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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 8
- Folder 1: Shipping records, Book 4, 2701-2747, 1925 July 29 to August 19
- Folder 2: Shipping records, Book 4, 2748-2797, 1925 August 19 to September 21
- Folder 3: Shipping records, Book 4, 2798-2845, 1925 September 21 to October 19
- Folder 4: Shipping records, Book 4, 2846-2899, 1925 October 19 to November 14
- Folder 5: Shipping records, Book 4, miscellaneous, 1924-1925
- Attached to inside cover of book.
- Folder 7: Shipping records, Book 5, 2933-2965, 1925 December 3 to 1926 January 7
- Folder 8: Shipping records, Book 5, 2966-3012, 1926 January 7 to March 7
- Folder 9: Shipping records, Book 5, 3013-3050, 1926 March 20 to April 2
- Folder 10: Shipping records, Book 5, 3051-3102, 1926 April 2 to May 5
- Folder 11: Shipping records, Book 5, 3103-3158, 1926 May 5 to June 10
- Folder 12: Shipping records, Book 5, 3159-3196, 1926 June 11 to July 7
- Folder 13: Shipping records, Book 5, 3197-3228, 1926 July 9-31
- Folder 14: Shipping records, Book 5, 3329-3269, 1926 July 31 to September 1
- Folder 15: Shipping records, Book 5, 3270-3300, 1926 September 1 to October
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