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By Will Hopkins
Collection Overview
Scope and Contents of the Materials
This collection consists of shipping records (lists of supplies provided to specific vessels, by date and vessel name), financial ledgers, correspondence, commercial brochures and informational items, charter/broker and legal documents, company operating records, and nautical charts.
Biographical Note
William H. Swan and Sons, Inc. was a ships' stores supply (chandlery) company that operated in Norfolk, Virginia from 1920 to 1994. It was a branch of the main William H. Swan and Sons, Inc. based in New York City, New York.
Subject/Index Terms
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.
Physical Access Note:
It is recommended that staff and patrons wear gloves and masks while viewing this collection.
Acquisition Source:
William H. Swan by donation
Preferred Citation:
William H. Swan and Sons, Incorporated Records, MSS 2018-038, Sargeant Memorial Collection, Norfolk Public Library, Norfolk, Virginia.
Processing Information:
Processed April 23, 2019.
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- Box 9
- Folder 1: Shipping records, Book 5, 3301-3340, 1926 October
- Folder 2: Shipping records, Book 5, 3341-3374, 1926 October 26 to November 21
- Folder 3: Shipping records, Book 5, 3373-3415, 1926 November 11 to December 7
- Folder 4: Shipping records, Book 5, 3416-3453, 1926 December 7 to 1927 January 3
- Folder 5: Shipping records, Book 5, 3454-3481, 1927 January 3-20
- Folder 6: Shipping records, Book 5, 3482-3514, 1927 January 22 to February 16
- Folder 7: Shipping records, Book 5, 3515-3545, 1927 February 12 to March 14
- Folder 8: Shipping records, Book 5, 3548-3590, 1927 March 14 to April 6
- Folder 9: Shipping records, Book 5, 3591-3625, 1927 April 7 to May 4
- Folder 10: Shipping records, Book 5, 3626-3669, 1927 May 6-28
- Folder 11: Shipping records, Book 5, 3670-3702, 1927 May 28 to June 18
- Folder 12: Shipping records, Book 5, 3703-3737, 1927 June 20 to undated
- Folder 13: Shipping records, Book 5, 3738-3775, 1927 July 7 to August 12
- Folder 14: Shipping records, Book 5, 3776-3809, 1927 August 12-29
- Folder 15: Shipping records, Book 5, 3810-3841, 1927 August 29 to September 28
- Folder 16: Shipping records, Book 5, 3842-3877, 1927 September 28 to October 17
- Folder 17: Shipping records, Book 5, 3878-3915, 1927 October 19 to undated
- Folder 18: Shipping records, Book 5, 3916-3950, 1927 November 27 to December 22
- Folder 19: Shipping records, Book 5, 3951-3981, 1927 December 22 to 1928 January 14
- Folder 20: Shipping records, Book 5, 3990-4025, 1928 January 14 to February 3
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