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Scrabook Volume 5, approximately 1887-1915

 Series — Volume: 5
Identifier: Volume 5

Scope and Contents

Clippings from a variety of sources, mostly 1887-1915. First page has article "Falmouth in the Whale Fishery". Lower right corner has note written by George L. Bowman describing his whaling career. His handwriting throughout, on 1905 article, label says George L. Bowman, 19 Shawmut Ave, New Bedford, Mass. Contains a variety of clippings, some dated, including interview with Fred Douglass, the Borden Case, Junior mutiny, Benjamin Russell prints (Old Whaling Prints), Sharon Mutiny Story told by George [S. sic] Bowman, a survivor of Sharon Mutiny, obit of Capt. Andrew T. Hamblen, Thomas W. Nye, Sgt. William H. Carney.

Dates

  • approximately 1887-1915

Extent

7 Volumes

Language of Materials

From the Collection: English

Custodial History

Appears to have been compiled by George L. Bowman.

Physical Description

Brown book embossed LEDGER in gold on spine. Bears Paul C. Nicholson bookplate. Stamp of A. B. Hubbard on inside page.

Repository Details

Part of the Providence Public Library Repository

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