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Box 1

 Container

Contains 2 Results:

Series I: Personal Papers, 1900-1950

 Series — Box: 1
Scope and Contents

This series contains documents related to Paul's life and career:a diary/log book called "Smooth Log," documents summarizing his maritime service (such as certificates of discharge), a letter of recommendation, correspondence with his mother while aboard the Schoolship "St. Mary's," an account book, and photographs.

Dates: 1900-1950

Series II: Reference Materials, 1856-1950

 Series — Multiple Containers
Scope and Contents

This series consists of four books Paul consulted during his merchant-marine career. They are a 1924 manual for ship pilots on the Gulf of Mexico, a 1947 manual on navigational aids, a 1950 manual for lifeboat operators and able seamen, and an 1856 account of a voyage through the China Seas and around Japan.

Dates: 1856-1950