Providence Journal & Bulletin, Narragansett Bay Yachting, 1941 Includes: New column “Marine Notes” Article about women’s colleges competing with male crews in regatta on the Seekonk Article about and photo of post-hurricane home of the Rhode Island Yacht Club Description and map regarding restrictions in lower Narragansett Bay due to Naval activities 11-part series on based on John Brown Herreshoff’s 19th-century yachting scrapbook, 1921

File — Box: 6, Folder: 30

Staff Only

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