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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 10
- Folder 1: Shipping records, Book 5, 4026-4064, 1929 February 5-29
- Folder 2: Shipping records, Book 5, 1929 February 28 to March 16
- Folder 3: Shipping records, Book 5, miscellaneous, 1926-1928
- Attached to inside cover of book.
- Folder 4: Shipping records, Book 6, 5501-5540, 1930 October 4 to November 3
- Folder 5: Shipping records, Book 6, 5541-5585, 1930 November 3 to December 12
- Folder 6: Shipping records, Book 6, 5586-5639, 1930 December 12 to 1931 February 4
- Folder 7: Shipping records, Book 6, 5640-5682, 1931 February 6 to April 10
- Folder 8: Shipping records, Book 6, 5683-5721, 1931 April 10 to May 29
- Folder 9: Shipping records, Book 6, 5722-5767, 1931 May 29 to July 27
- Folder 10: Shipping records, Book 6, 5768-6016, 1931 July 27 to October 23
- Folder 11: Shipping records, Book 6, 6017-6062, 1931 October to 1932 January 22
- Folder 12: Shipping records, Book 6, 6063-6109, 1932 January 23 to February
- Folder 13: Shipping records, Book 6, 6110-6159, 1932 April 14-July 9
- Folder 14: Shipping records, Book 6, 6160-6208, 1932 July 11 to September
- Folder 15: Shipping records, Book 6, 6209-6254, 1932 September 22 to November 14
- Folder 16: Shipping records, Book 6, 6255-6318, 1932 November 14 to 1933 January
- Folder 17: Shipping records, Book 6, 6319-6364, 1933 January 16 to February 27
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