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New York Nautical School

 Organization

Found in 5 Collections and/or Records:

Alexander Paul Papers, 1856-1950

 Collection
Identifier: AP-0002
Abstract

The collection documents the life and career of Alexander Paul (1883-1956), a 1901 graduate of the New York Nautical (now SUNY Maritime College) St. Mary's whose maritime career culminated as an Inspector of Marine Vessels. Materials include a personal log book/diary with newspaper clippings and photographs, correspondence, documents related to Paul's career, and photographs.

Dates: 1856 - 1950; Majority of material found within 1900 - 1950

John Stansbury Baylis Papers, 1884-1969

 Collection
Identifier: AP-0001
Contents of Collection

The collection documents the career, activities, and interests of Captain John Stansbury Baylis (1884-1971), a 1903 alumnus of SUNY Maritime College with a distinguished maritime career of almost 40 years.

Dates: 1884-1960s

Louis E. Weickum Papers, 1900-1960

 Collection
Identifier: AP-0004
Content Description The collection consists of letters, ship diaries, books, pamphlets, memorabilia, drawings, wood blocks, scrapbooks, and albums. One scrapbook (titled "Memorabilia") was compiled by Harry C. Ballard and contains photos, drawings, and letters reflecting Weickum's life. Content of Containers Rough outline from legacy finding aid:Box 1: Correspondence 1905-1960, Diaries, records of cruises, and course notes while on St. Mary's...
Dates: circa 1900-1960

Malcolm Peters Nash Papers, 1887-1968

 Collection
Identifier: AP-0018
Abstract

This collection documents the career of Malcolm Peters Nash from his education at the New York Nautical School (now SUNY Maritime College) through his service with the United States Navy and his years with the Naval Reserve. The collection consists of documents, diaries, correspondence, photographs, newspaper clippings, artifacts and ephemera.

Dates: 1887-1968

St. Mary's Schoolship Records, 1853-1958

 Collection — Multiple Containers
Identifier: CA-RG1-0001
Scope and Contents The schoolship St. Mary's, a square-rigged sloop-of war was used by the New York Nautical School from 1874-1908 to train young men for careers in the Merchant Marines and the Naval Reserves. Materials in the collection include letters and documents regarding the creation of the New York Nautical School and the transfer of the St. Mary's to the New York City Board of Education. Also included are administrative documents regarding the running of the school; cruise itineraries; student log...
Dates: 1853 - 1958