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Formal title:: Pearson (David) Collection
Extent:: 14.5 linear feet
Date range:: 1950-1994
Abstract:: The David Pearson collection comprises over 3,000 color transparency slides and the collectors research and reference material documenting the steamship transportation along the East Coast between 1950-1994.
Repository:: Steamship Historical Society of America
Collection call no:: 2004.04

Formal title:: Elmo N. Pickerill Collection
Extent:: 1.5 linear foot
Date range:: 1910-1933 (bulk 1923-1933)
Abstract:: Ephemera, objects, and books donated by Elmo N. Pickerell, former Chief Radio Operator of the S.S. Leviathan.
Repository:: Steamship Historical Society of America
Collection call no:: 1968.01

Formal title:: Providence Steamboat Company Collection
Extent:: 1.04 linear feet
Date range:: 1928-2007
Abstract:: Providence Steamboat Company archives, including artifacts, framed photographs, loose images, and documents.
Repository:: Steamship Historical Society of America
Collection call no:: 2007.01

Ratsey and Lapthorn

Formal title:: Ratsey and Lapthorn Sail Plan Collection
Extent:: 1,000+ item(s)
Date range:: 1902-1982 (bulk 1902-1982)
Abstract:: A unique collection of sail plans used by the principal sail making company in the United States through much of the twentieth century.
Repository:: IYRS Maritime Library
Collection call no:: 5466

Formal title:: Rhode Island Soldiers and Sailors Historical Society manuscripts, published works, and other material
Extent:: 1 linear foot
Date range:: 1858-1887
Abstract:: This collection consists primarily of manuscripts and papers from the society, as well as published material including newspapers and flyers.
Repository:: Providence Public Library, Rhode Island Collection
Collection call no:: MSS 019

Formal title:: Alexander Shaw Collection
Extent:: 19.5 linear feet
Date range:: 1900-1970
Abstract:: This collection comprises over 5,000 photograph prints, 4,000 prints and article clippings, research notes, and reference books that document the history of steam power vessels from the turn of the century to modern day.
Repository:: Steamship Historical Society of America
Collection call no:: 1974.01

Sparkman and Stephens

Sullivan Dorr Papers

Formal title:: Sullivan Dorr Papers
Extent:: 0.75 linear feet
Date range:: 1799-1852
Abstract:: Sullivan Dorr (1778-1858) was born in Boston, Massachusetts to Ebenezer (1739-1809) and Abigail (Cummingham) Dorr (1762-1796).Early in life Sullivan was engaged in the fur trade on the northwest coast of the United States and at the age of twenty, he went to Canton, China to follow mercantile pursuits. Much of his business was for the firm of J.& J. Dorr; based in Boston and owned by his brothers, Jonathan and Joseph. He stayed in Canton for five years (1799-1803) and upon returning to the States he settled in Providence and became a prosperous merchant. He resided in a home he built in 1811 on the northeast corner of Benefit and Bowen Streets.
Repository:: Rhode Island Historical Society
Collection call no:: MSS 390

Formal title:: George Swede Photograph Collection
Extent:: 3.98 linear feet
Date range:: 1954-1969
Abstract:: Photographs and negatives of tugs, ocean liners, boat crew, and other maritime scenes in New York Harbor.
Repository:: Steamship Historical Society of America
Collection call no:: 1970.01

Formal title:: George D. Sweet bill of lading
Extent:: 0.01 linear feet (1 folder)
Date range:: 1776
Abstract:: Bill of lading for George D. Sweet (fl. 1774-1775), master of the Brig Othello, to Francis Mairez at an unidentified destination.
Repository:: Redwood Library and Athenaeum
Collection call no:: RLC.Ms.578

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