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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 16
- Folder 1: Shipping records, schooner Francis Taussig, 1925 May
- Folder 2: Shipping records, schooner Albert Willis, 1926 November
- Folder 3: Shipping records, schooner J. McQuesten, 1925 May
- Folder 4: Shipping records, schooner Ellen Little, 1925 October
- Folder 5: Shipping records, schooner James Howard, 1925 October
- Folder 6: Shipping records, schooner C. McDowell, 1925 March
- Folder 7: Shipping records, schooner C. Whittimore, 1926 April
- Folder 8: Shipping records, schooner Orleans, 1926 May
- Folder 9: Shipping records, schooner B. Tucker, 1926 December
- Folder 10: Shipping records, schooner April Stevens, 1925 April
- Folder 11: Shipping records, schooner Snetind, 1924 January
- Folder 12: Shipping records, schooner Rassapeage, 1925 May
- Folder 13: Shipping records, schooner E. Smith, 1925 November
- Folder 14: Shipping records, schooner Thann, 1925 July
- Folder 15: Shipping records, schooner A. Pendleton, 1925 April
- Folder 16: Shipping records, schooner B. Pendleton, 1925 November
- Folder 17: Shipping records, schooner Parmenter, 1925 November
- Folder 18: Shipping records, schooner Maud Morey, 1925 October
- Folder 19: Shipping records, schooner Deering, 1929 May
- Folder 20: Shipping records, schooner L. Dow, undated
- Folder 21: Shipping records, schooner Copperfield, 1929 January
- Folder 22: Shipping records, schooner N. Deering, 1927 July to October
- Folder 23: Shipping records, schooner Mary Diebold, 1927 June
- Folder 24: Shipping records, schooner Ida Dow, 1927 March
- Folder 25: Shipping records, schooner L. Dow, 1927 June
- Folder 26: Shipping records, SS Corapeake, 1926 June
- Folder 27: Shipping records, schooner Cliff, 1926 July
- Folder 28: Shipping records, schooner Mabel Frye, 1927 May
- Folder 29: Shipping records, schooner B. Gring, 1927 June
- Folder 30: Shipping records, schooner Harriman, 1927 June
- Folder 31: Shipping records, schooner Cressey, 1926 January
- Folder 32: Shipping records, SS Hilton, 1929 January
- Folder 33: Shipping records, schooner Mengel, 1928 March
- Folder 34: Shipping records, schooner M. Maynard, 1929 October
- Folder 35: Shipping records, schooner Maud Morey, 1928 April
- Folder 36: Shipping records, schooner J. McQuesten, 1928 August
- Folder 37: Shipping records, schooner S. Noyes, 1928 November
- Folder 38: Shipping records, schooner C. Page, 1928 July
- Folder 39: Shipping records, schooner V. Pierce, undated
- Folder 40: Shipping records, schooner M. Pierce, 1928 August
- Folder 41: Shipping records, schooner Snetind, 1928 January
- Folder 42: Shipping records, schooner Rawding, 1929 August
- Folder 43: Shipping records, schooner G. Taylor, 1928 January
- Folder 44: Shipping records, schooner Theonine, 1928 January
- Folder 45: Shipping records, schooner Thurlow, undated
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