Shipping -- Great Lakes (North America)

 Subject

Found in 54 Collections and/or Records:

Albert A. Bartlett Papers

 Collection
Identifier: GLMS-0103
Abstract: During the early years of his college career, 1941-1942, Albert A. Bartlett obtained summer employment on the Great Lakes iron ore freighters PONTIAC and PETER WHITE. During this time Bartlett photographed his fellow crew members performing routine duties and later arranged 208 of his photos in a captioned scrapbook, a copy of which is presented here. Bartlett's photographs record the daily events of vessel life, capturing crew and officers at work and play. The collection also includes 7...
Dates: 1940-1945, 1950, 1975, 1992, 2006-2009
Found in: Center for Archival Collections / Albert A. Bartlett Papers

Alberta M. Fraley Collection

 Collection
Identifier: GLMS-0043
Scope and Contents: The Fraley collection offers three types of information to researchers interested in the history of the Great Lakes region. Fleet logs for the Great Lakes Steamship Company and the Wilson Marine Transit Company provide lists of officers for these companies serving on their vessels. Names, positions held, vessel assignments, dates of employment and performance evaluations are included for 1937-1966.Another resource for examination in this one cubic foot collection is a series of...
Dates: 1937-1975
Found in: Center for Archival Collections / Alberta M. Fraley Collection

Alice Haas Schultz Marblehead Photograph Collection

 Collection
Identifier: GLMS-0048
Abstract:

The focus of this collection of photographs and printed items is the U.S. Coast Guard Station at Marblehead, Ottawa County, OH on Lake Erie. Few items are dated, but they fall in the period from c. 1905-1930. In the collection are 163 black and white photographs and three printed items.

Dates: 1905-1930
Found in: Center for Archival Collections / Alice Haas Schultz Marblehead Photograph Collection

Arthur C. Frederickson Collection

 Collection
Identifier: GLMS-0016
Abstract: The Arthur C. Frederickson Collection contains information dating from 1872 through 1969 pertaining to the history of various vessels on the Great Lakes and, in particular, Lake Michigan. Included in the collection are: daily logs, shipwreck logs, crew lists, correspondence, photographs, research notes, articles and other publications, speeches, and subject files. The Frederickson Collection is especially valuable because of his experience in saltwater, the Mississippi River, the Erie Canal,...
Dates: 1856-1969
Found in: Center for Archival Collections / Arthur C. Frederickson Collection

Bruce A. Terry Photograph Collection

 File
Identifier: GLMS-0039
Abstract:

This 1 cubic foot collection is composed of approximately 1,880 35mm color photographic slides of Great Lakes vessels. Slides in this collection were taken by Bruce A. Terry, an amateur photographer. Photos were taken on Lakes Erie, Huron, and St. Clair and along the St. Marys, St. Clair, and Detroit Rivers from 1963-1977.

Dates: 1963-1977
Found in: Center for Archival Collections / Bruce A. Terry Photograph Collection

C. Patrick Labadie Collection

 Collection
Identifier: GLMS-0041
Abstract: This collection contains information on the operation of Great Lakes vessels from 1848 to 1980. Enrollment data for 40 vessels registered between 1848 and 1942 reflects efforts to standardize licensing procedures. Log books for the WILLIAM P. PALMER, the HENRY PHIPPS and other vessels record daily activities during voyages. Meeting minutes are present for the annual meeting of the Masters and Chief Engineers of the Pittsburgh Steamship Division of the United States Steel Corporation for 1956...
Dates: 1848-1980; Majority of material found within 1932-1977
Found in: Center for Archival Collections / C. Patrick Labadie Collection

Captain William C. McCorkell Correspondence

 Collection
Identifier: MMS-0675
Scope and Contents:

Letters and notices to Captain William C. McCorkell, many dealing with appointments to various Great Lakes vessels as captains during shipping seasons with Wilson Marine Transit Company and Great Lakes Steamship Company.

Dates: 1941-1960
Found in: Center for Archival Collections / Captain William C. McCorkell Correspondence

Coastwise Trading Company Records

 Collection
Identifier: GLMS-0064
Abstract:

This collection contains ship's records for vessels that served with the Coastwise Trading Company Fleet from 1913-1983. Records consist mainly of Captain's Logs and crew lists, while small numbers of other material such as Engine Room Log books are also present.

Dates: 1912-1983
Found in: Center for Archival Collections / Coastwise Trading Company Records

COLONEL JAMES PICKANDS records

 Collection
Identifier: GLMS-0049
Scope and Contents: This two cubic foot collection documents daily activities on the COLONEL JAMES PICKANDS (US 225394) from 1952 to 1974. In 26 log books, the chief engineers and deck officers recorded daily events for each trip sailed in the shipping season lasating from April to December.Engineer's logs monitored engine performance and are found in 21 of the 26 volumes of this collection. Official logs in five volumes reflect the interests of the officers in consistently noting the speed of the...
Dates: 1950-1974
Found in: Center for Archival Collections / COLONEL JAMES PICKANDS records

Columbia Transportation Company Records

 Collection
Identifier: GLMS-0047
Scope and Contents: This one-half cubic foot collection provides information on the operation of the Columbia Transportation Company. Data on vessels and officers is available. A series on the annual meeting of vessel masters held in March provides material covering issues of interest to the captains working for the Columbia fleet in the years 1976-1979.Rosters for the Columbia vessels and the officers assigned to them appear for 1978 and 1980. Wage scales, accident reports, and company earnings...
Dates: 1961-1978; Majority of material found within 1976-1980
Found in: Center for Archival Collections / Columbia Transportation Company Records

DANIEL J. MORRELL Logbook

 Collection
Identifier: MMS-0457
Scope and Contents:

The log contains routine navigational and and trip information recorded. Information includes location, time, course, wind speed and direction, weather, distance traveled, engine revolutions, and notes.

Dates: 1958-1959
Found in: Center for Archival Collections / DANIEL J. MORRELL Logbook

Delmar R. Webster Collection

 Collection
Identifier: GLMS-0030
Scope and Contents: This collection contains material compiled by Captain Delmar R. Webster during his career on the Great Lakes. The largest series in the collection contains deck logs from the J. BURTON AYERS for 1945-1973. Records of the trips the AYERS made note ports of arrival and departure along with cargo and weather data. A log for loading information from the EDMUND FITZGERALD is also included for 1972-1973.Meeting information for the 1982 and 1983 conventions of Columbia Transportation...
Dates: 1945-1987
Found in: Center for Archival Collections / Delmar R. Webster Collection

E.B. "Skip" Gillham Collection

 Collection
Identifier: GLMS-0034
Scope and Contents: This collection presents readers with information from 1968-1991 on Great Lakes vessels, shipping statistics for the Quebec and Ontario Transportation Company and data on the history of the Welland Canal.Correspondence from 1987 compiles Welland Canal information for readers. Cargo reports for 1968-1983 detail the activities of one company fleet for 15 years. Cargo data shows the relative importance of particular commodities in the overall structure of what the boats in the...
Dates: 1948-1982
Found in: Center for Archival Collections / E.B. "Skip" Gillham Collection

Edward N. Middleton Collection

 Collection
Identifier: GLMS-0051
Abstract: This collection contains correspondence and research notes compiled by Edward Middleton during the course of his preparation of histories of numerous vessels and shipping companies. Events covered in these notes extend from 1833 to 1984. Companies receiving the most extensive treatment are the Crosby Transportation Company, the Goodrich Transportation Company, and the Morton Navigation Company. A clipping file for 1912-1985 describes shipping activities on the Great Lakes. Included also are...
Dates: 1833-1984
Found in: Center for Archival Collections / Edward N. Middleton Collection

Emmett R. Dowdell Collection

 Collection
Identifier: GLMS-0037
Abstract:

Pictorial and printed material regarding the Great Lakes sailing career of Emmet R. Dowdell and his leisure activities after retirement. Scrapbooks contain photographs, clippings, and brochures spanning the years 1860-1976, including views of vessels and street scenes in Lakewood and Lorain, Ohio.

Dates: 1860-1976
Found in: Center for Archival Collections / Emmett R. Dowdell Collection

Erik Heyl Papers

 Collection
Identifier: GLMS.004
Dates: 1835-1972
Found in: Center for Archival Collections / Erik Heyl Papers

ERNEST T. WEIR Records

 Collection
Identifier: GLMS-0038
Scope and Contents: This 2 cubic foot collection contains pilot house log books from the ERNEST T. WEIR for c.1954-1969. These logs give daily accounts of the progress the WEIR made during each trip of the shipping season. Cargo data reflects what was transported and the trip information reflects to where the cargo was shipped and how much time was require for shipment. These daily details document the reality of Great Lakes transportation repeated hundreds of times each year during the shipping season by...
Dates: April 1954-December 1969
Found in: Center for Archival Collections / ERNEST T. WEIR Records

G. A. TOMLINSON Records

 Collection
Identifier: GLMS-0014
Abstract:

The records for the G. A. TOMLINSON date from 1968, however the bulk of the collection consists of material generated in 1979, the last year the TOMLINSON was in service. The collection contains records left by the ship's chief engineer, bills of lading, deck logs, crew lists, and labor contracts. The TOMLINSON was built in 1907 by the Great Lakes Engineering Works at Ecorse, Michigan and was originally the D. O. MILLS.

Dates: 1959-1980
Found in: Center for Archival Collections / G. A. TOMLINSON Records

G. Victor Chamberlain Collection

 Collection
Identifier: GLMS-0068
Abstract: This collection contains items accumulated by Captain G. Victor Chamberlain during his career on lake vessels from 1940 to 1981. A file of correspondence reveals the importance of safety issues, while radar logs and loading logs record operations aboard the ship. News clippings, particularly ones covering the sinking of the EDMUND FITZGERALD, provide insight on events of interest to Captain Chamberlain. Navigational and weather-related charts illustrate another area of the captain's...
Dates: 1927-2008; Majority of material found within 1941-2000
Found in: Center for Archival Collections / G. Victor Chamberlain Collection

George Kelley Diary

 Collection
Identifier: MMS-1880
Abstract:

The diary of George A. Kelley is a handwritten journal owned by an early settler of Kelley's Island, Ohio. The diary begins on January 1, 1880 and continues through December 31, 1880.

Dates: January 1, 1880 - December 31, 1880
Found in: Center for Archival Collections / George Kelley Diary

Great Lakes Towing Company Records

 Collection
Identifier: GLMS-0005
Abstract: In 1899 the Great Lakes Towing Co. was organized to provide tug service at important harbors on the Great Lakes. By combining the fleets of several smaller tug operators, the company assembled a fleet approaching two hundred tugs and became the largest tug operator on the Great Lakes. The bulk of the materials in this collection pertain to the Port of Buffalo from 1902-1966. Types of records include: winter storage and mooring, vessel arrivals and departures, vessels in port, winter storage...
Dates: 1905-1966
Found in: Center for Archival Collections / Great Lakes Towing Company Records

Great Lakes Waterways Development Association Records

 Collection
Identifier: GLMS-0011
Scope and Contents: This collection documents activities of the Great Lakes Waterways Development Association for the years 1972-1977. The lobbying efforts of this Canadian organization are emphasized through correspondence (folders 3-6) directed to members and Canadian ministry offices concerned with Great Lakes issues. Topics designated for each year's lobbying campaigns were approved by resolutions passed at annual meetings. These proceedings files (folders 1-2) offer a view of the Association goals in the...
Dates: 1972-1977
Found in: Center for Archival Collections / Great Lakes Waterways Development Association Records

Henry N. Barkhausen Collection

 Collection
Identifier: GLMS-0046
Abstract: The Henry N. Barkhausen Collection contains subject files, newsclippings, and architectural drawings documenting the maritime history of the Great Lakes. The Barkhausen files date primarily from c.1879-1940. Items of note are architectural drawings of 14 schooners built for the Great Lakes trade from 1867 to 1918. Numerous sail plans are included to document this aspect of marine technology. Clippings regarding vessel sinkings in the 1930s and 1940 offer views of reactions to these tragedies...
Dates: 1879-1952; Majority of material found within 1888-1935
Found in: Center for Archival Collections / Henry N. Barkhausen Collection

Inland Steel Company Records

 Collection
Identifier: GLMS-0100
Abstract:

Engineer's logs, Official Logs, Rough Deck Logs, crew lists and articles of agreement for six freighters owned by the Inland Steel Company, 1978-1981.

Dates: 1978-1981
Found in: Center for Archival Collections / Inland Steel Company Records

Ivan S. Brookes Collection

 Collection
Identifier: GLMS-0057
Abstract:

This collection contains copies of data sheets for vessels of the Great Lakes and the Ocean and Coastal trades compiled from official records and published marine directories. Vessel history information is included on these sheets to reflect name changes, place of construction, dimensions, changes in ownership, and other details regarding the boat. Information dates from c. 1822-1975.

Dates: ca. 1822-1975
Found in: Center for Archival Collections / Ivan S. Brookes Collection

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Names
Triad Salvage, Inc. 4
Wilson Marine Transit Company 4
Great Lakes Steamship Company 3
National Steel Corporation 3
United States. Bureau of Customs 3
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Weiner, Robert 3
Cleveland-Cliffs Iron Company 2
Dickson, Kenneth 2
Dossin Great Lakes Museum 2
Hansand Steamship Company 2
Interlake Steamship Company 2
Lake Carriers' Association 2
Ontario Transportation and Pulp Company 2
Pickands Mather & Company 2
Skar-Ore Steamship Corporation 2
United States. Coast Guard. District, 9th 2
American Fur Company 1
American Iron Ore Association 1
Ann Arbor Railroad Company 1
Barbeau, Peter B. 1
Barkhausen, Henry 1
Bartlett, Albert A. 1
Bayliss Public Library 1
Benzie Area Historical Museum 1
Boruff, Ellen Drouillard 1
Brookes, Ivan S., 1916- 1
Cambria Steamship Company 1
Cedarville (Steamship) 1
Chamberlain, G. Victor, Captain, 1916- 1
Cleveland Tankers, Inc. 1
Cleveland Vessel Owners Association 1
Coast Shipping Company 1
Colonel James Pickands (ship) 1
Columbia Transportation Company 1
Cornillie, Daniel J. 1
Daniel J. Morrell (Ship) 1
Detroit and Kingsville Navigation Company 1
Dominion Marine Association 1
Dowdell, Emmett R. 1
Duluth, Missabe, and Iron Range Railway 1
EDNA G. (Tug) 1
ERNEST T. WEIR (Steamship) 1
Federation of Womens' Clubs 1
Fraley, Alberta M. 1
Frederickson, Arthur C. 1
Frederickson, Lucy F. 1
G.A. Tomlinson (Ship) 1
Garrity, Richard G. 1
Gilbert, John H. 1
Gillham, Skip (Edwin Barry) 1
Graham and Morton Steamship Company 1
Graham and Morton Transportation Company 1
Great Lakes Towing Company 1
Great Lakes Waterways Development Association 1
Haas, Alice Schultz 1
Hall, Kenneth R. 1
Hentges, Joseph 1
Inland Steel Company 1
International Sand and Gravel Company 1
J. A. Paisley Steamship Company 1
J. Burton Ayers (Ship) 1
J. Burton Ayers (ship) 1
Johnston, George 1
Joseph H. Thompson (Ship) 1
Kelley, George A. 1
Ketcham, W. P. (Ship) 1
Kinsman Marine Transit Company 1
LEON FALK, JR. (US 247576) 1
Labadie, Charles Patrick 1
Litton Industries 1
McCorkell, William C., Captain 1
Middleton, Blanche 1
Middleton, Edward N. 1
Miller, Herman W. 1
Morrow Steamship Company 1
Morton, J. Stanley 1
Museum of Arts and History 1
Nicholson Transit Company 1
Nickerson, Vincent D. 1
Ohio and Western Pennsylvania Dock Company 1
Paul L. Tietjen (Ship) 1
Peter White (Ship) 1
Polaris (Tanker) 1
Pontiac (Ship) 1
Ranahan, Paul J. 1
Reserve Mining Company 1
Salvage Association (London) 1
Schnoden (Tug) 1
Scranton, Myron 1
Smith, John Carroll, Captain 1
THOMAS E. MILLSOP (Ship) 1
TOURIST (Tug) 1
Terry, Bruce A. 1
Topdalsfjord (Ship) 1
U.S. Bureau of Customs (Port Huron, Mich.) 1
United States Custom House. Oswegatchie District (Oswegatchie, N.Y.) 1
United States Steel Corporation 1
United States. Auditor for Treasury Department 1
United States. Coast Guard 1
United States. Life-Saving Service 1
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Library of Congress Subject Headings

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Shipping
Geographic
Great Lakes (North America)