Norfolk Shipbuilding & Drydock Corporation, Berkley Plant Order Books, 1943-1946 | Sargeant Memorial Collection

By Sarah Osorio

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Collection Overview

Title: Norfolk Shipbuilding & Drydock Corporation, Berkley Plant Order Books, 1943-1946

ID: 001/01/MSS 0000-126

Primary Creator: Norfolk Shipbuilding & Drydock Corporation

Extent: 2.0 Folders

Arrangement: Arranged by record type.

Date Acquired: 11/24/2014

Subjects: Berkley (Norfolk, Va.), Businesses, Business records--Virginia, Norfolk (Va.), Ships, World War, 1939-1945

Forms of Material: Booklets, Clippings (information artifacts), Postcards

Languages: English

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.

Subject/Index Terms

Berkley (Norfolk, Va.)
Businesses
Business records--Virginia
Norfolk (Va.)
Ships
World War, 1939-1945

Administrative Information

Repository: Sargeant Memorial Collection

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

Browse by Box:

[Box 1],
[All]

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.