Providence Journal & Bulletin, Narragansett Bay Yachting, 1942 Includes: Article on the uncertain future of Rhode Island boat yards tribute to William Upham Swan, yachting advocate and writer Description and map regarding restrictions in lower Narragansett Bay due to military activities Article about and photo of first group of men to be sworn into the Coast Guard at the new recruiting station at 15 Exchange Street, Providence. Article about enforcement by Coast Guard of order banning navigation at night Article about and photos of Coast Guard barracks in a converted school house on Prairie Avenue, Providence, 1921

File — Box: 6, Folder: 31

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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