American Eagle

Chesapeake Bay Maritime Museum, Uncurated Search Results

Type: Schooner

Year: 1869

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Location: Solomons Is

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These records are found in the collection of the Chesapeake Bay Maritime Museum in St. Michaels, Maryland. Uncurated search results are presented to give researchers and interested readers an idea of whether CBMM’s archives contain information about this vessel and whether it may be worthwhile to contact CBMM for further investigation. Uncurated results may be inaccurate or incomplete.

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Fetch?	Row ID	Catalog #	Object Name	Title	Artist/Maker	Date Made	Place Made	Description	Full Image	CBMM Cat. Page
	1	8888.0172.0000	Album, Photograph	William Henry Barton Jr. photograph album		1860	Annapolis, MD	William Henry Barton, Jr., (27 October 1839-27 January 1909), was a member of the U.S. Navy. He entered the Naval Academy in 1856, graduated in 1860, rose to the rank of Lieutenant Commander in 1866, and resigned in 1868. He served on several ships, two of which were the practice ships Preble and Plymouth. Both ships were used at the Academy for training purposes, Preble from 1850 until 1857, Plymouth in 1859 and 1860, years when Barton was a student at the Academy. After resigning, he returned to Cambridge, MD, his hometown. In 1880, he founded the National Bank of Cambridge.<br /><br />This album is from his final year at the Naval Academy, 1860.		View
	2	1988.0026.0006.00	badges	Ribbon, "Improved Order of Red Men," St. Michaels	Whitehead & Hoag Co., __Manufacturer			Decorative ribbon, "Improved Order of Red Men," Juniata Tribe #85 of St. Michaels. This particular branch of the fraternal order was incorporated 1890, located where St. Michaels Bank now is. Red cloth, white letters, surrounded by gold bullion border, tassel underneath. Attached to top is enameled gold and white pin with American eagle, words "Improved Order of Red Men." Below this is another ribbon with crossed American flags and a round metal badge with a picture of an indigenous person. The ribbon is accompanied by its original envelope with maker's name (The Whitehead & Hoag Co. of Newark, NJ). Condition: good, material frayed by metal badge. This fraternal organization was formed by and for white men but used regalia attributed to indigenous people. Subject: Juniata Tribe #85 Subject: Improved Order of Red Men	No image URL.	View
	3	8888.0083.0000.00	documents	Midshipmens' Journals:BackgroundTwo journals	Jones, Philander __Author ||Parrott, E. G. __Author	Exact 02/01/1988 -		Part of this collection is on CSC 16B1.Midshipmens' Journals:BackgroundTwo journals kept by midshipmen of the U. S. Navy were bequeathed to the museum by Peter Black (1918-2002), a naval officer during World War II, a former member of the museum's board, yachtsman, artist, and advisor to the cabinets of Presidents Truman and Eisenhower.Pursuant to naval regulations, the two journals were kept by Midshipmen Philander A. J. P. Jones and E. Greenleafe Parrott. Jones became a midshipman on 16 January 1809. In 1814 he served under Commodore Isaac Chauncey at Sacketts Harbor on Lake Ontario. He was promoted to lieutenant on 24 July 1819, even though, in 1818, he had been charged with cutting off the mane and tail of a senior officer's horse and suspended for a year. In 1820, while assigned to the USF Constitution which was in ordinary at Boston Navy Yard where Isaac Hull was the commandant, Hull had him court-martialed for, among other things, lying about the theft of a horsewhip, and he was cashiered from the navy. Enoch Greenleafe Parrott (27 November 1815-10 May 1879) was born in Portsmouth, NH. He entered the navy as a midshipman 10 December 1831. After service off the African and South American coasts, the Mexican station, during the Civil War, at Charleston, and in the Asiatic Squadron, he retired in 1874 as a rear admiral.Scope and ContentPhilander Jones's journal covers the period from April through August 1811 when Jones served aboard the USN Brig Argus. Parrott's journal runs from February through December 1832 while he served on board the USN Schooner Boxer.	No image URL.	View
	4	8888.0001.0000.00	documents	Howard I. Chapelle Papers	Chapelle, Howard I	Exact 01/01/1901 -		The papers of Howard I. Chapelle consist of notes, printed materials, articles by others, some plans and correspondence. Much of the material is not original, but is source material collected by Chapelle.<br /><br />The papers are divided into three basic sections: 1. Correspondence, 2. thematic folders, and 3. whole notebooks by Chapelle. Papers are arranged into the most specific topic heading as possible. However, a researcher would be advised to peruse the subject headings before beginning specific research.	No image URL.	View
	5	8888.0044.0000	documents	Oystering Ephemera Collection				An artificial manuscript collection of materials relating to the oyster industry in the Chesapeake Bay there are 2 series in this collection from different sources.<br /><br />The Series 1 collection consists mostly of letterheads, billheads, price lists, trade cards, labels, and related items, including correspondence for a large number of oyster and seafood packing houses, some of which also dealt with fruit packing. Many of these companies were based in Baltimore, Maryland, but packers in Virginia, Massachusetts, and Connecticut are also represented. Other items in the collection include envelopes, checks, mailing tags, receipts, advertisements, recipe booklets, and ledgers.<br /><br />The Series 2 collection includes photographs and stereoviews, oyster advertising material, restaurant menus, trade cards, comics, sheet music, post cards, business receipts, and books/booklets. The collection is organized by category, Chesapeake related, and general oyster material and was collected by Michele and Clifford Krainik.		View
	6	8888.0175.0000	documents	MS 175 Ed Thieler Papers	Thieler, Edward R			Collection of materials related to Ed Theiler's model making and nameboard carving.	No image URL.	View
	7	8888.0181.0000	documents, electronic	The Delmarva Fox Squirrel in Dorchester County by Guy Willey	Willey, Guy ||Therres, Glenn	2002		Report by Guy Willey, biological technician at Blackwater NWR beginning in 1949, 2002, discussing the ecology of the Refuge area, hunting and trapping, his memories of changes to the forest and marsh and his role in the recovery of the endangered Delmarva Fox Squirrel. Edited by Glenn Therres, biologist, Maryland Department of Natural Resources Wildlife and Heritage Services (retired).<br />Photo by Guy Willey		View
	8	1981.0026.0006.00	name boards	STERNBOARD FROM SKIPJACK "MAGGIE LEE." GOLD EAGLE				STERNBOARD FROM SKIPJACK "MAGGIE LEE." GOLD EAGLE WITH AMERICAN FLAG MOTIF. OVAL. PAINTED BLACK, WITH GOLD,RED,WHITE, AND BLUE. Materials: WOOD Colors: BLACK,GOLD,RED,WHITE,BLUE Negative #: N1088 R2	No image URL.	View
	9	0000.1259.0104.00	negatives	Ad for American Detriot Motor				Black and white negative for ad for American Detriot Motor. Eagle at top, "AMERICAN DETROIT" Below eagle. Illustration of motor upper left and right center. Text throughout. Illustration of motorboat on water at bottom. Accompanied by photo.	No image URL.	View
	10	0000.0975.0108.17	negatives	American eagle, flags and cannon carved on a trail				American eagle, flags and cannon carved on a trailboard; probably a close-up of the Caleb W. Jones trailboard; see frrames 23 -- 27. See frame 975.0108 03 for source, place, date, etc.	No image URL.	View
	11	0000.0927.0171.00	negatives	UNFINISHED CARVING OF AMERICAN EAGLE BY LEM WARD,	Larrabee, Constance S __Photographer	Range,Exac 01/01/1981 - 12/31/1981	No Address - Crisfield - Somerset - Eastern Shore - MD - 21316 - USA	UNFINISHED CARVING OF AMERICAN EAGLE BY LEM WARD, IN WARD'S STUDIO; From old Remarks field: SEE THE STORY OF LEM WARD, BY LINT0N, PP 73 AND 98 Place: CRISFIELD, MD Old Subject Fields: DECOYS		View
	12	0000.0927.0172.00	negatives	UNFINISHED CARVING OF AMERICAN EAGLE BY LEM WARD,	Larrabee, Constance S __Photographer	Range,Exac 01/01/1981 - 12/31/1981	No Address - Crisfield - Somerset - Eastern Shore - MD - 21316 - USA	UNFINISHED CARVING OF AMERICAN EAGLE BY LEM WARD, IN WARD'S STUDIO; From old Remarks field: SEE THE STORY OF LEM WARD, BY LINT0N, PP 73 AND 98 Place: CRISFIELD, MD Old Subject Fields: DECOYS		View
	13	2002.0040.0021.00	oyster cans	One gallon tine with bale, line green with silver	American Can Co., __Manufacturer	Range, Cir 01/01/1906 - 12/31/1940		One gallon tine with bale, line green with silver and dark green lettering and eagle sketch in cneter. Front: In diamond shape, "Eagle Brand Oysters packed by the Eagle Packing Co. Baltimore, MD, established 1892, guaranteed to confirm with the Pure Food Law." Back: "American Can Co. guarantees capcity ..not less than one gallon." Lid: embossed "Extra Standards" Can: American Can Co. Condition: good, lots of tarnish on lid and bale, black patches on side.		View
	14	8888.0098.0000.00	papers	Burgess manuscript collection				This collection is housed in 24 boxes, starting on CSC 15A2 and continuing on to 15A3, 15A4, 16A1, and 16A2<CR><CR>The collection is broad in scope and content. It includes about 100 trailboards and name boards, and many other artifacts obtained from Chesapeake Bay vessels of all kinds; years of correspondence (covered in this finding aid), much of it acquiring background for and arranging the publication of his books, particularly those about the schooners Albert F. Paul and Purnell T. White; many of his photographs; and numerous clippings containing articles by and about Burgess.Among the highlights of the collection are a number of documents from the late 19th century such as invoices, receipts, and note from George P. Bailey, of Kinsale, VA, a dealer in wood, ties, etc., and the canner of the "Pride of Westmoreland" brand tomatoes and commission merchants Courtney & Kennan (see Box 17). Also, the lengthy correspondence (1946-1969) with the Baltimore Sunday Sun about articles Burgess submitted for publication, including the ""I Remember When" series (Boxes 19 & 20)	No image URL.	View
	15	8888.0152.0000.00	papers (document genres)	Richard Henderson papers	Henderson, Richard			Papers about yachts and yachting by Richard Henderson.	No image URL.	View
	16	8888.0156.0000.00	papers (document genres)	Marine Engine Materials				Marine Engine Materials: Series 1, Gerald Dunn; Series 2, William B. Wimbrow; Series 3 Misc.	No image URL.	View
	17	0000.1290.3604.00	photographic prints	Carved eagle by William Geggie	Geggie, William W __Creator			Carved eagle by William Geggie; "The 'Newport " $60.00 sells for $75--$85. My own design. Ideal for yacht transom...Special order. size 11 1/2"x 30" Good deep carving" Eagle holds American flag and shield with stars and stripes; see Burgess, This Was Chesapeake Bay, pp. 195-7.	No image URL.	View
	18	0000.1290.4395.00	photographic prints	Robert H. Burgess standing to the left of two carv				Robert H. Burgess standing to the left of two of his carvings; one shows the state seals of Virginia and Maryland surrouded by scrollwork et al; the other shows the American eagle with shield on his breast and olive branches and arrows in his claws; it is a replica of the Avalon paddlebox carving; " The Mariners' Museum" stamped on back.	No image URL.	View
	19	0000.1290.4396.00	photographic prints	Robert H. Burgess standing to the right of two of				Robert H. Burgess standing to the right of two of his carvings; one shows the state seals of Virginia and Maryland surrouded by scrollwork et al; the other shows the American eagle with shield on his breast and olive branches and arrows in his claws; it is a replica of the Avalon paddlebox carving; " The Mariners' Museum" stamped on back.	No image URL.	View
	20	0000.1290.4397.00	photographic prints	Robert H. Burgess standing to the right of two of				Robert H. Burgess standing to the right of two of his carvings; one shows the state seals of Virginia and Maryland surrouded by scrollwork et al; the other shows the American eagle with shield on his breast and olive branches and arrows in his claws; it is a replica of the Avalon paddlebox carving; dimensions penciled on back; " The Mariners' Museum" stamped on back.	No image URL.	View
	21	0000.2038.0001.00	postcards	Overhead view of eagle formed by sailors standing		After 12/31/1939 -	Bainbridge - Cecil - Eastern Shore - MD	Overhead view of eagle formed by sailors standing in the shapes of the head, wings, shield, etc. Shot at U. S. Naval Training station, Bainbridge, MD. Labeled "The Human American Eagle". Used		View
	22	0000.2050.1040	postcards	Talbot County Fair Embossed Invitation				Color; Picture of eagle holding two American flags with an invitation to the Shannahan & Wrightson Hardware Co. exhibit at the Talbot County Fair, Easton, MD, September 17 - 20. No year. Exhibit list includes many pieces of agricultural equipment.		View
	23	8888.0191.0000	research (document genres)	"Notebook on Shipwrecks" research, Moale	Moale, H. Richard	circa 2000s		Research compiled by author Richard Moale while writing "Notebook on Shipwrecks" publishe din 2010. Includes, documentation of vessels, letters, and other data that did not go into the book.		View
	24	8888.0155.0000.00	serials (publications)	Fishing and Hunting catalogs	Walters, Keith	1911-1973		Various catalogs, magazines, and publications collected by Keith Walters. Walters was a photographer, writer and columnist.	No image URL.	View
	25	8888.0157.0000.00	serials (publications)	Boat Manufactureer Collections				Boat manufacturer catalogs, flyers, brochures, price sheets, photographs, operating manuals, and related magazine articles, donated by various individuals. <br />Series 1 William Gross<br />Series 2 Misc. <br />Series 3 Chris Craft Sailboat Division<br />Series 4 John C. Horner (in progress)	No image URL.	View
	26	2006.0068.0166.00	trail boards	Starboard trailboard from schooner ANNA & HELEN				Starboard trailboard from schooner ANNA & HELEN. Black background with carved letters, "ANNA & HELEN" with border, all yellow. Leaf pattern on either end. To left of leaf pattern is a stars and stripes shield over 2 crossed American flags over an eagle. Stars and stripes on white background on attached cheek peice.		View
	27	2014.0013.0001.00	trail boards	Port trailboard for skipjack Iva		c. 1902	Huntington Creek - VIRGINIA	Port trailboard for skipjack Iva. Green triangular trailboard, design of red and white striped ovals, outlined in brown and separated by orange hexagons. "Iva" is incised in brown onto a blue field surrounded by brown outline. Next to "Iva" is a shield decorated with an American flag. At the inboarrd end of the board is a brown eagle over an American flag standard, with a spear pointing towards "Iva". Two stars separate the eagle & the shield. Attached is this metal plague: "Sloop 206813 Blt. 1902 Hunting Creek, Va.". Skipjack Iva was small for her class, measuring 5 tons.<br />Owner A.F. Evans of Ewell (1928, 1933)<br />Owner George E. Dize of Rumbley (1941)<br />Owner Richard C. Webster of Deal Island (1953-4)<br />Owner Somerset Seafood Co of Deal Island (1955, 1964)<br />Cut down to a power vessel in 1956 by Somerset Seafood Co., at which time the trailboard was likely removed from the vessel. Somerset Seafood Co. packed oysters in a custom tin with the profile of a skipjack under sail.		View
	28	0000.0993.0026.00	transparency (photographic)	PHOTO OF CARD SHOWING AMERICAN EAGLE WITH FLAGS OV				PHOTO OF CARD SHOWING AMERICAN EAGLE WITH FLAGS OVER STEAMBOAT, LEDGEND "SUSPEND JUDGEMENT UNTIL YOU KNOW THE FACTS"; From old Remarks field: SLIDE Old Subject Fields: TRANSPORTATION DOCUMENTS	No image URL.	View