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Providence Journal & Bulletin, Narragansett Bay Yachting, 1937 Includes: “What It’s All About” article by Davis about history of America’s Cup seemingly pulled from a larger booklet. Loose and undated. “What Do You Know of Sails and Yachting Terms?” glossary by Davis Review of Davis book “Jeff Davis’s Log” Profile of Herb Salisbury, “dean of Rhode Island Yacht Builders”, 1921

 File — Box: 5, Folder: 25-26

Scope and Contents

From the Series:

Includes scrapbooks that are predominantly clippings of Davis’ writing for the Providence Journal. Also included are ephemera, photographs, correspondence, and various other writings by Davis. Topics of interest include news of area races including collegiate, juniors, and America’s Cup; yacht clubs; particular yachts; Herreshoff boatbuilding company; and World War II maritime happenings

Dates

  • 1921

Conditions Governing Access

Materials are open for research.

Extent

From the Item: 5.2 Linear Feet (13 boxes )

Language of Materials

From the Item: English

Creator

Repository Details

Part of the Providence Public Library Repository

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