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Capt. Earl C. Palmer Collection (1967.01)

Steamship Historical Society of America

Steamship Historical Society of America
2500 Post Road
Warwick, RI 02886
Tel: 401-463-3570
E-mail: info@sshsa.org

Inventory

Folder-level inventory available upon request.
Container Description Date
Box 1 Business Correspondence and Documents
Contents Note: Correspondence and documents related to Palmer's work at Moran Towing.
1940-1960
Box 2 Periodicals & Publications
Contents Note: Periodicals include the June 28, 1963 issue of the Vineyard Gazette and the Howling Gale (publication of U.S. Coast Guard Academy). Trade publications for tow-related services.
1950-1965
Box 3 Photographs
Contents Note: Photographs of tugs/tows and other vessels. Many photos were sent to Palmer from other tow operators and industry companies. Some photos appear to be mockups for inclusion in Moran Towing's magazine, Marine Progress. This box also contains a leather-bound promotional photo album created by Moran Towing.
1947-1954
Box 4 General Clipping Collection
Contents Note: Clippings of merchant and naval vessels.
1940-1960