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Part of collection: John J. Raskob papers (0473)

Dates

  • From the Collection: Creation: 1900-1956

Scope and Content

Correspondence concerning maintenance and operation of Raskob's cruiser, Patsy. Includes invoices for storage and preparation for the sailing season; inquiries and offers from parties interested in purchasing or chartering the boat; correspondence with Hereschoff Mfg. Co. concerning construction of the yacht, 1928 and its sale in 1937; brochures and catalogs of engines and yacht fixtures, with related correspondence with vendors; application for change of name to Patsy from Sheerness; correspondence concerning Raskob's purchase of the yacht from Marshall Sheppey, including bill of sale; correspondence with Lloyd's of London concerning registration and examination

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Extent

From the Collection: 300 Linear Feet

Language of Materials

From the Collection: English

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Repository Details

Repository Details

Part of the Manuscripts and Archives Repository

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