Scope and Contents From the Series: This series consists of certificates, licenses, and awards reflecting the arch of Tode's career. Printed materials include Tode's diploma from the New York Nautical School; licenses issued by the Department of Commerce qualifying him to serve on various types of vessels; certificates issued by the U.S. Navy regarding his service; certificates of appointment to various positions, including as Chief Engineer of the Schoolship Newport, Vice President of the National Safety Council,...

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Letter (presumably from Tode) to Mr. E.O. Hunt (c/o General Electric Company) "En Route Madeira Is. to Bermuda, At Sea." The letter describes the cruise of the Schoolship Newport in detail.

Scope and Contents From the Series: This series contains volumes and documents pertaining to Tode's time as a student at the New York Nautical School aboard the schoolship NEWPORT (1911-1912) as well as his time as the ship's Chief Engineer (1920-1924). Diary extracts and correspondence from 1919-1921 paint a vivid portrait of life aboard the schoolship.This series also includes documentation of charges that Tode (along with Charles H. Clarke, the NEWPORT's supply officer) made against the New York State Nautical...

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This series consists of seven volumes documenting the financial aspects of ship construction. Each volume contains documents such as trust indentures, mortgage contracts, escrow agreements, financial charts, etc. Titles as taken from the front covers of the volumes.

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Grace Line Inc. "SANTA ISABEL" Financing

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This file consists of the 1801 will of Robert Richard Randall; the will of Robert's father Thomas Randall (1797); and a 1786 document signed by Thomas Randall giving his son Paul Randall power of attorney. Robert Richard Randall established Sailors' Snug Harbor via the 1801 will.

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Journals of Governor Thomas Melville that describe daily events such as weather conditions, building and grounds work, the Governor's activities, and information on mariners.