By Sarah Osorio
Collection Overview
Title: Norfolk Shipbuilding & Drydock Corporation, Berkley Plant Order Books, 1943-1946
ID: 001/01/MSS 0000-126
Creator: Norfolk Shipbuilding & Drydock Corporation
Extent: 2.0 Folders
Arrangement: Arranged by record type.
Date Acquired: 11/24/2014
Languages: English [eng]
Scope and Contents of the Materials
Two 1943-1946 order books listing ships and dates as recorded by the Norfolk Shipbuilding & Drydock Corporation, Berkley Plant in Norfolk, Virginia. The first book lists ships, companies, and individuals, with the ships being listed alphabetically. The second book lists ships of the War Shipping Administration in chronological order. A few clippings, a small booklet, and a postcard are included with the order books.
Administrative Information
Access Restrictions:
This collection is open to all researchers.
Use Restrictions:
The status of copyright for these materials is governed by Copyright Law of the United States (Title 17, U. S. C.). Copyright restrictions may apply.
Acquisition Source:
Unknown
Preferred Citation:
Norfolk Shipbuilding & Drydock Corporation, Berkley Plant Order Books, MSS 0000-126, Sargeant Memorial Collection, Norfolk Public Library, Norfolk, Virginia.
Processing Information:
Processed March 30, 2018.
Box and Folder Listing
- Box 1
- Folder 1: Order Book, Ships, Alphabetical, 1943 April 5 - 1945
- There are two alphabetical lists in the book: the first is titled "Ships' People and Companies by Ships" and the second is titled "Navy."
- Folder 2: Order Book, Ships (WSA), Chronological, 1943 April 5 - 1946 January 17
- Includes 450 entries. A list on the inside front cover includes 1. Bareboat Charter, 2. Time Charter, and 3. Operators.