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Overview of the Collection
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Repository: |
G. W. Blunt White Library, Mystic Seaport |
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Creator: |
Knapp, Edward E. |
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Title: |
Edward E. Knapp Collection |
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Dates: |
1928-1935 |
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Extent: |
ca. 400 pieces |
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Abstract: |
The collection contains the complete typed draft of Mr. Knapp’s manuscript, in addition to research notes and clippings, and correspondence regarding his research and publication efforts. |
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Identification: |
Coll. 171 |
Biography of Edward E. Knapp
Edward E. Knapp of Mystic, Connecticut was interested in local history, and during the period covered by these papers, was actively involved in writing a history of Noank, Connectiuct entitled, “The Smacks of Noank.” His subsequent efforts to have the work published did not prove successful.
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Restrictions
Restrictions on Access
Available for use in the Manuscripts Division
Restrictions on Use
Various copying restriction apply. Guidelines are available from the Manuscripts Division.
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Index Terms
This collection is indexed under the following headings in the catalog of the G. W. Blunt White Library. Researchers desiring materials about related topics, persons or places should search the catalog using these headings.
Places:
Noank (Conn.)–History
Subjects:
Fishers–Connecticut–Noank
Fishing boats–Connecticut–Noank
Document Types:
Histories–Connecticut–Noank
Typescripts–Connecticut–Noank
Occupations:
Historians–Connecticut–Noank
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Administrative Information
Preferred Citation
Coll. 171, Manuscripts Collection, G. W. Blunt White Library, Mystic Seaport Museum, Inc.
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Indexes
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Index to Personal Names
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NOTE: The fraction(s) indicate the Box and Folder numbers where that particular reference can be found. For example, the researcher will find information about H.B. Bowerman in Box 1, Folder 3 of the collection. |
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Bowerman, H.B. |
1/3 |
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Chester, Adelia |
1/3 |
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Chester, Betsy Wilbur |
1/3 |
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Chester, Charles |
1/3 |
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Chester, Charles Ira |
1/3 |
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Chester, Juliette F. |
1/3 |
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Chester, William |
1/3 |
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Davis, Henry (Capt.) |
1/3 |
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Davis, James (Capt.) |
1/3 |
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Harman, W.P. |
1/3 |
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Latham, S. (Capt.) |
1/4 |
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McCain, Walter L. |
1/4 |
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Perkins, Charles C. |
1/3 |
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Potter, James (Jr.) |
1/3 |
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Potter, Joseph (Capt.) |
1/3 |
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Rathbun, Harry B. |
1/3 |
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Rowe, Brainerd A. |
1/4 |
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Spicer, William I. |
1/3 |
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Stark, Abbie G. |
1/3 |
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Index to Corporate Names
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NOTE: The fraction(s) indicate the Box and Folder numbers where that particular reference can be found. For example, the researcher will find information about Dunlop Publishing in Box 1, Folder 4 of the collection. |
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Dunlop Publishing |
1/4 |
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French Mfg. Co. |
1/3 |
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Moore, Leonard & Lynch |
1/3 |
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Plimpton Press |
1/4 |
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Index to Vessel Names
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NOTE: The fraction(S) indicate the Box and Folder numbers where that particular reference can be found. For example, the researcher will find information about the ship DAUNTLESS in Box 1, Folder 3 of the collection. |
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DAUNTLESS (Ship) |
1/3 |
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ELIZA POTTER (Schooner) |
1/3 |
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L. A. MACOMBER (Schooner) |
1/3 |
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REDWING (Smack) |
1/3 |
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TRIUMPH (Schooner) |
1/3 |
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WILLIAM C. BEE (Ship) |
1/3 |
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Detailed Description of the Collection
The following section contains a detailed listing of the materials in the collection.
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| Typed draft of unpublished mansucript and related material; 1928-1935 |
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Typed draft of “The Smacks of Noank”; |
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Miscellaneous research notes; ca. 1930 |
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Incoming correspondence regarding research; 1828-1835 |
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Letters regarding publication of Noank book; 1932-1935 |
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Newspaper clippings regarding research; |
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Volume of notes and research for Noank book; ca. 1930 |
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