Stuart Family Shipping and Banking Records
Scope and Contents
TThe papers of a ship-owning family, Stephen W. Stuart, William H. Stuart and John B. Stuart. The papers primarily pertain to the ships: J.J. Hathorn, Grotto, and the Bazaar, but a number of other ships are represented. Some papers relate to the Richmond National Bank (1878-1884), mostly receipts. Also includes correspondence, financial records, and cargo lists.
Dates
- Creation: 1844-1884
Creator
- Stuart family (Family)
Restrictions on Access
Kept at Fogler Library's offsite storage facility. One week's notice required for retrieval.
Use Restrictions
Information on literary rights available in the repository.
Biographical Note
Stephen W. Stuart, William H. Stuart, John B. Stuart were from Richmond, Maine. They were ship captains and ship owners in the 1840s-1860s. Marshall S. Hagar was an attorney in Richmond, Maine and apparently a partner with the Stuarts. William H. Stuart was associated with the Richmond National Bank, was a notary and in insurance. He was also a librarian in Richmond.
Extent
1 linear foot (1 box)
1 folio item
Language of Materials
English
Abstract
The papers of a ship-owning family, Stephen W. Stuart, William H. Stuart and John B. Stuart. Some papers relate to the Richmond National Bank (1878-1884), mostly receipts. Also includes correspondence, financial records, and cargo lists.
Organization and Arrangement
Arranged in two series: Ships' papers, Richmond National Bank
Immediate Source of Acquisition
Purchased February 1998.
Subject
- Stuart, Stephen W. (Person)
- Stuart, William H. (Person)
- Stuart, John B. (Person)
- Richmond National Bank (Organization)
- Title
- Guide to the Stuart Family Shipping and Banking Records
- Status
- Box And Folder List Available
- Date
- 2012
- Description rules
- Describing Archives: A Content Standard
- Language of description
- English
- Script of description
- Code for uncoded script
- Language of description note
- Finding aid written in English.
Repository Details
Part of the Raymond H. Fogler Library Special Collections Repository
5729 Raymond H. Fogler Library
University of Maine
Orono ME 04469-5729 United States
207-581-1686
