William H. Swan and Sons, Incorporated Records, 1920-1969 | Sargeant Memorial Collection

By Will Hopkins

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Collection Overview

Title: William H. Swan and Sons, Incorporated Records, 1920-1969

ID: 001/01/MSS 2018-038

Primary Creator: William H. Swan and Sons, Inc.

Extent: 37.0 Boxes

Arrangement: Arranged in original order. Some materials have been disassembled.

Date Acquired: 07/27/2018

Subjects: Businesses, Norfolk (Va.), Shipping

Forms of Material: Brochures, Correspondence, Ledgers (account books), Legal documents, Nautical charts

Languages: English

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

Businesses
Norfolk (Va.)
Shipping

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.

Box and Folder Listing

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Box 26

Folder 1: Miscellaneous ledgers, circa 1930
Folder 2: Miscellaneous items, 1924-1930: Includes area guides for Tidewater and Boston; various invoices.
Folder 3: Correspondence, 1930-1945: Includes personal letters.
Folder 4: Correspondence, 1924-1941: Includes personal letters.
Folder 5: Petty changes ledger, 1924 January 26 to May 24
Folder 6: Trial balance customs ledger, 1921 July 31 to December 31