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Photographs, 1908 - 1953

 Series — Multiple Containers

Scope and Contents

A large quantity of photos were taken on cruises of the Newport (schoolship of the New York Nautical School), as a student (1911-1912) and then as Chief Engineer (1918-1922). Additionally, there are images of the reconstruction of Fort Schuyler in the 1930s (which became Maritime College's shoreside home) and images pertaining to Tode's time as Chairman of the college's Board of Visitors from 1942 to 1954. A smaller quanitity of images depict Tode's work with the Propeller Club and other maritime organizations and employers. Additionally, two photos depict the launching of the U.S.S. St. Mary's in 1944 (named after the first Schoolship of the New York Nautical School); and a binder of photos pertain to the model of the schoolship Newport that was donated to Maritime College in 1960.

Dates

  • 1908 - 1953

Language of Materials

From the Collection:

Materials are in English.

Conditions Governing Access

Appointments to examine materials must be made in advance. Please e-mail library@sunymaritime.edu for more information or to schedule an appointment.

Extent

1.5 Linear Feet (3 archival document boxes; 1 half size archival document box)

Creator

Repository Details

Part of the Stephen B. Luce Library Repository

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