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William H. Perry journal and photographs

 Collection — manuscript box: 15 - folder 1
Identifier: 3125

Scope and content

Narrative of a whaling expedition by Perry in the Atlantic and Indian oceans in the bark "Milwood" out of New Bedford, Massachusetts; and Perry's copy of the journal of John W. Phelps, Syracuse, New York, providing detailed information on the location of the ship, the capturing of sperm whales, and the weather. Also, eight photographs of the Ithaca, New York area.

Dates

  • 1857-1861.

Creator

Extent

1 folders. (1 folder. 8 photographs.,)

Language of Materials

English

Description rules
Appm
Language of description
Undetermined
Script of description
Code for undetermined script

Repository Details

Part of the Division of Rare and Manuscript Collections Repository

Contact:
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