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Stuart Family Shipping and Banking Records

 Collection
Identifier: SpC MS 0483

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

  • 1844-1884

Creator

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.

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

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