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Ship's papers

 Subject
Subject Source: Library of Congress Subject Headings

Found in 85 Collections and/or Records:

Thomas Perkins (Ship) Records, 1838-1849, 1857, 1868-1869, undated

 Collection
Identifier: MSS 1882
Abstract The Thomas Perkins (Ship) Papers contain records related to the operation and sale of the Thomas Perkins, a ship active in trade between the Americas, Europe, and Asia through the mid-19th century. The papers contain material received by William Graves Jr., the master of the Thomas Perkins, during the ship’s first five voyages from 1837 to 1847 and primarily relate to his role as master of the...
Dates: 1838-1849, 1857, 1868-1869 undated

Timothy Wellman, Jr. Papers, 1542, 1783-1825, 1901

 Collection
Identifier: MH 234
Abstract

The Timothy Wellman papers document the activities of this Salem, Massachusetts, mariner.

Dates: 1542, 1783-1825, 1901

Unidentified Scrapbook, 1701-1739, 1780-1900, undated

 Collection
Identifier: MSS 977
Abstract

This material was originally pasted into a scrapbook. As the scrapbook had no discernable topic or order, and some pages had been removed by earlier librarians, the scrapbook was disbound and materials were placed in folders according to topic.

Dates: 1701-1739, 1780-1900, undated

Upton Family Papers, 1812-1945

 Collection
Identifier: MH 18
Abstract

The Upton Family Papers are comprised of ships papers, correspondence, accounts, receipts and printed matter associated with a number of Upton Family members.

Dates: 1812-1945

War of 1812 Collection, 1812-1815, 1906, 1932-1947, 1965, undated

 Collection
Identifier: MM 25
Abstract

The War of 1812 Collection includes correspondence, ships’ papers, lists of privateers and prizes taken, memoirs, sketches, and secondary research material related to American involvements in the War of 1812. This collection is arranged into four series.

Dates: 1812-1815, 1942-1947, 1965, undated

Wardwell Family Papers, 1799-1841, 1878

 Collection
Identifier: MH 230
Abstract

The Wardwell Family Papers document the lives and activities of three members of the Wardwell family of Salem, Massachusetts, including Abiel, and his two sons, Abiel H. and Nathaniel.

Dates: 1799-1841, 1878

West Family Papers, 1825-1864, 1910

 Collection
Identifier: MH 235
Abstract

The West Family papers contain materials from the West family’s various maritime and merchant activities, particularly during the time of George Jr. (1810-1852), John (1812-1858), and Benjamin’s (1820-1877) involvement in the business.

Dates: 1825-1864, 1910

Whittredge Family Papers, 1756-1886

 Collection
Identifier: MH 233
Abstract

This collection contains the papers of the Whittredge family including business papers, shipping papers, correspondence, bills, and journals.

Dates: 1756-1886

William and David R. Lecraw Papers, 1823-1881

 Collection
Identifier: MH 146
Abstract

The William and David R. LeCraw Papers contain personal papers, correspondence, and shipping records pertaining to the many ships on which William and David LeCraw served and/or captained.

Dates: 1823-1881

William D. Sohier Papers, 1797-1887

 Collection
Identifier: MH 209
Abstract

This collection consists of documents relating to admiralty (marine law) cases for more than 132 different ships, several wharves in the Boston area, as well as general correspondence and papers for non-marine legal cases.

Dates: 1797-1887; bulk 1815-1866