Diary Extracts, 1919
Scope and Contents
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 School, which resulted in an investigation ordered by the Governor (1923-1924).
*SUNY Maritime College was known as the New York Nautical School was from its founding in 1874 through 1913; as the New York State Nautical School from 1913-1929; New York State Merchant Marine Academy from 1929-1941; and the New York State Maritime Academy from 1941-1949 before incorporating as SUNY Maritime College in 1949.
Dates
- 1919
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
From the Collection: 8.5 Linear Feet (9 standard archival document boxes; 8 half sized archival document boxes; 2 flat boxes)
Language of Materials
English
Creator
- From the Collection: Tode, Arthur Monroe (Person)
Repository Details
Part of the Stephen B. Luce Library Repository