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Typed Diary: Two Months Before the Mast, 1919

 File — Box: 1, Folder: 1

Scope and Contents

Memoir of Northrop's time aboard the SS Santa Paula. Also titled "Before the Mast to the West Coast." Manuscript is 32 pages. Narrative starts two days out from New York, bound for the West Coast of South America through the Panama Canal.

Dates

  • 1919

Language of Materials

From the Collection:

Materials are all in English, with the exception of a few international postage stamps inside one of Northrop's diaries.

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: 1.25 Linear Feet (1 standard size archival document box and one flat box)

Creator

Repository Details

Part of the Stephen B. Luce Library Repository

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