Archival Manuscript/Mixed Formats (Collection)Aaron Ward Weaver letterpress books, 1861-1884
Personal name
Main title
- Aaron Ward Weaver letterpress books, 1861-1884 (bulk 1882-1884).
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Description
- 3 items.
- 1 oversize.
- 0.2 linear feet.
Access advisory
- Open to research.
Finding aids
- Finding aid available in the Library of Congress Manuscript Reading Room and at http://hdl.loc.gov/loc.mss/eadmss.ms008142 opens in a new window
Local shelving no.
- MMC-3671 at Oversize 0113M
Variant title
- Aaron Ward Weaver papers
Biography/History note
- Naval officer.
Organized/Arranged
- Arranged alphabetically by type of material.
Summary
- Letterpress books kept by Weaver while commanding the USS Brooklyn (screw sloop) during its service, 1882-1884, with the U.S. Navy South Atlantic Squadron. Includes correspondence relating to maintenance, operations, stores, and ports of call along the eastern coast of South America and the southwestern and southern coasts of Africa. Also includes a lithograph of the ship published in 1861.
LC Subjects
Notes
- Collection material in English.
Acquisition source
- Purchase, 1985.
LCCN
- mm 85061806
Other standard no.
- MSS61806
Repository
- Library of Congress Manuscript Division Washington, D.C. 20540 USA dcu http://hdl.loc.gov/loc.mss/mss.home opens in a new window
Type of material
- Archival Manuscript/Mixed Formats (Collection)
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- Manuscript Reading Room (Madison, LM101)
Status
- Not Charged