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Scrapbook Volume 3, 1836-1950s

 Series — Volume: 3
Identifier: Volume 3

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

Contact:
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