Scrapbook Volume 3, 1836-1950s
Scope and Contents
Including article on whale exhibited in Providence 4-15-1842; Stone Fleet, Harpers Weekly 11 January 1862; Obituary of Charles H. Robbins, no date, no source; Bio Capt. George O. Baker, no date, no source; Bio Capt. George Fred Tilton, no date, no source; Destruction of Ann Alexander by a whale, 4 November 1851, Newport Daily News; Article about Frank Bullpen, contains story about Capt. William P. Randall, no date, no source; 3 Colored postcards (New Bedford) of whaling scenes; Numerous illustrations clipped from newspapers circa 1850-1950
Dates
- 1836-1950s
Extent
7 Volumes
Language of Materials
From the Collection: English
Physical Description
Blue scrapbook, gold and black embossing with "Whaling Scraps" on binding. Hand dated 1836.
Repository Details
Part of the Providence Public Library Repository
150 Empire Street
Providence RI 02903 United States of America
401-455-8021
special_collections@provlib.org
