W. H. French

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Type: Schooner

Year: 1895

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Location: Berkley

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Fetch?	Row ID	Catalog #	Object Name	Title	Artist/Maker	Date Made	Place Made	Description	Full Image	CBMM Cat. Page
	1	2004.0050.0001.01	barometers	Barometer-Metallic. "Metallic Barometer - Gold Me				Barometer-Metallic. "Metallic Barometer - Gold Medal Exhibition - 1849" and "E. Bourdon And Richard's Patent - Paris". Spun brass case. Instrument comes in a leather covered (velvet lined) flip-top case with brass hasp. Condition: Fair. Materials: Brass, glass, leather.		View
	2	8888.0075.0000.00	documents	Harold B. Kennerly, Jr. Collection:The bulk of		Range, Cir 01/01/1930 - 12/31/1979		Harold B. Kennerly, Jr. Collection:The bulk of the Kennerly collection is comprised of correspondence concerning efforts to fight a proposed tariff on imported tuna in the early 1950s. Chiefly, they concern the H. B. Kennerly & Son packing company and House of Representatives Bill 5693, which sought to put a 3 cent per pound tax on imported tuna. Kennerly, as head of the Tuna Canners Association, corresponded heavily with members of Congress in 1951 and 1952 against the bill. Following this he opposed restrictions on imported groundfish fillets, and worked for scientific study of the tuna fish. Additional materials in the collection include newspaper and magazine articles about Bill 5693 and H. B. Kennerly & Son, and documents from both H. B. Kennerly & Son and its predecessor, Roaring Point Oyster Company. The collection also includes two miscellaneous items from local Nanticoke history: an article about a steamboat line, and a daybook from a construction company. Biographical BackgroundMr. Harold B. Kennerly, Jr. (born 1914/1915) was an important figure in Maryland's Eastern Shore seafood industry from the 1930s to the 1970s. He was the third generation of Kennerlys to operate oyster houses on the Chesapeake. His father, Harold, Sr., operated the Roaring Point Oyster Company, a seasonal oyster shucking business out of Nanticoke, Maryland. When the son joined the firm circa 1938 the name changed to Harold B. Kennerly & Son. During World War II they canned tomatoes in the summer and fish products starting in the fall that including herring, whitefish, and oysters. In 1945 they became the first tuna canners on the Eastern Shore, first canning albacore tuna caught in the Atlantic, then importing Pacific tuna from Peru, Japan, and elsewhere as production (and demand) increased. By the early 1950s, the company canned tuna, herring, vegetables, blackberries, strawberries, and froze clam chowder, sea clams, clam strips, oysters, oyster stews, and fish sticks. Around 1951 Harold, Jr. joined several other canners in founding the Tuna Canners Association (members in MA, MD, and ME) to fight passage of House of Representatives Bill 5693, legislation that sought to levy a three-cent tax on every pound of "imported" tuna fish. The tariff would have benefited Southern California packing houses that canned tuna caught by American vessels fishing in waters off the coasts of Central and South America. East Coast packers purchased tuna from the same region, though they earned the "import" designation by using local fishermen and transporting the catch to the United States in foreign-owned vessels. Through an intense lobbying effort between the Tuna Canners Association and various Senators, the bill was defeated when finally put to a vote in the U. S. Senate on June 24, 1952. Even after this victory, the correspondence indicates additional hearings, potential restrictions, and tariff negotiations continuing into the mid 1950s, beyond the dates of this collection. When not lobbying for the canning industry, Harold Kennerly, Jr. traveled the United States marketing oysters. The company shipped across the continental United States and Canada, including Los Angeles, Chicago, and Montreal. They canned under many different brands, including Maryland House and Seacrest, and canned for other companies including Campbell's Soup, A & P, Kroeger, and American Stores. Besides their own seed oyster beds in the Nanticoke River, they at various times bought oysters from Texas, Louisiana, Virginia, Oregon, and Washington State. They also had companies in Virginia and Delaware shucking for them. In 1956 H. B. Kennerly & Son was sold to Coldwater Seafood. Harold, Sr. passed away that year during the negotiation process. Following the sale Harold, Jr. bought an oyster house across Nanticoke Harbor and started Nanticoke Seafood Company, formerly the frozen division of H. B. Kennerly & Son. He finally retired from the oyster business around 1979. Subjects:Seafood Industry; Seafood Packing; Oyster Industry; Marine Construction; Nanticoke, MD--HistoryIndividuals mentioned in the Collection:A. W. AndersonHarold BassettVirginia BlandLeon C. BulowJohn M. Butler (Sen., MD)Harry P. Cain (Sen., WA)Homer E. Capehart (Sen., IN)Marvin CoxEverett McKinley Dirksen (Sen., IL)James H. Duff (Sen., PA)Homer Ferguson (Sen., MI)Ralph E. Flanders (Sen., VT)Walter F. George (Sen., GA)Guy M. Gillette (Sen., IA)Betty GuhringJohn HarrisonThomas C. Henning, Jr. (Sen., MO)Clyde R. Hoey (Sen., NC)Spessard L. Holland (Sen., FL)Lester C. Hunt (Sen., WY)Irving M. Ives (Sen., NY)Olin D. Johnston (Sen., SC)Estes Kefauver (Sen., TN)Harold B. Kennerly, Jr.Harold B. Kennerly, Sr.Juan Baptista de Lavalle Herbert H. Lehman (Sen., NY)Henry Cabot Lodge, Jr. (Sen., MA)Burnet R. Maybank (Sen., SC)Ernest W. McFarland (Sen., AZ)Brian McMahon (Sen., CT)Edward T. Miller (Rep., MD)Mike Monroney (Sen., OK)Felix MorleyHerbert R. O'Conor (Sen., MD)A. Willis Robertson (Sen., VA)Richard B. Russell (Sen., GA)Otto SchoenrichH. Alexander Smith (Sen., NJ)John Sparkman (Sen., AL)Raymond E. SteeleWilliam StumpEdward J. Thye (Sen., MN)John J. Williams (Sen., DE)P. J. WingateArnold VoglVessel(s) mentioned in the Collection: Rumba (refrigerator ship)Congressional Bills mentioned in the Collection:H.R. 5693S. 2802Organizations, Company names, & Newspapers / Periodicals mentioned: American Seafood Distributors AssociationAmerican Tuna Boat Association, CACalifornia Fish Canners AssociationFish and Wildlife Service (FWS), Department of the InteriorH. B. Kennerly & Son, Nanticoke, MDRiviera Packing Company, Eastport, MERoaring Point Oyster Co., Nanticoke, MDTuna Canners Association (TCA), Washington, DCUnited States Tariff Commission (USTC)United States SenateBaltimore Evening SunPathfinder MagazineMaryland Tidewater NewsSun MagazineWashington Star Subject: Harold B Kennerly Jr	No image URL.	View
	3	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
	4	8888.0016.0000.00	documents	Albert E. Brown and Bro Papers<CR><CR>The collection i	Brown, Albert __Creator	Exact 02/01/1988 -		Albert E. Brown and Bro Papers<CR><CR>The collection is comprised of some of the correspondence and business papers concerning the Brown's Sail Loft in Winona, Maryland. Included are many sail plans for work and recreational boats. These papers were retrieved by museum staff from the derelict sail loft with the permission of the owner. Many are damaged or, deteriorated.Biographical BackgroundAlbert E. Brown and Bro/ sail.1oft~:~was located at Wenona, on the southern tip of the island. The Loft was founded in 1870 by Capt. John Stubbs. In 1890 he was bought out by Henry Brown, born in England, and who served as a seaman in the Royal Navy. He learned the art of sailmaking when he came to the United States during the Civil War and joined the United States Navy.Henry constructed the present building. When he retired in 1919 his son Albert took over the sail loft. Albert's son Henry, in turn, started at the loft when he was 12 years old and took over the business in 1956. Henry G. Brown retired about 1980 and the building has stood empty ever since. In 1986 the old sail loft changed hands.In its heyday, the business was one-of the region's leading sailmakers and had a reputation for old-fashioned, quality workmanship. Orders for sails came from all across the country and from overseas.Scope and ContentThis material represents those papers that were salvagable and that remained in the sail loft after the business had closed. They give considerable insight into the operation of one of the country's most well-known sailmakers.The majority of the papers are correspondence written to the sail loft concerning orders for sails, frequently accompanied by a sail plan and an estimate. Of value are a number of sail plans for the oyster dredging fleet, that the loft kept on file for repeat orders, and letters concerning well-known Bay yachts. Many of these boats have long since disappeared. Sail Loft Amps (1923 - 1974)Brown Papers, p 2An index of boats is available.Correspondence was filed under boat name where it was known, and by correspondent's last name if-no specific boat was mentioned (except for one" design boats which are filed under class name).Other papers include"account books and miscellaneous business papers which provide an overview of 1"the finances of a traditional sailmaking business.Sub'ectsSailmaking Subject: Albert E. Brown and Bro.	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	8888.0181.0000	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
	7	1964.0005.0001.00	models	Rigged model, case and stand. sch USS ENTERPRISE	Gibson, R H __Creator	Exact 01/01/1956 -		Full model, case and stand. USS ENTERPRISE. Excellent quality and condition. Model after Antoine Roux's sketch 1806, and lines of "Vixen" in Chapelle's "Sailing Navy" by R. Hammond Gibson.		View
	8	1964.0005.0002.00	models	Full model, case and stand. schooner USS NAUTILUS.	Gibson, R H __Creator	Exact 01/01/1956 -		Full model, case and stand. USS NAUTILUS. Excellent quality and condition. 3/16" scale model by R. Hammond Gibson.		View
	9	1964.0005.0003.00	models	Full model of the brig JOHN GILPIN		Circa 01/01/1964 -		Full model of the brig JOHN GILPIN. Made of wood. Condition: fair.		View
	10	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
	11	0000.1295.1679.00	photographic prints	Schooner W. H. French anchored in Canton Hollow		Exact 11/11/1933 -	Baltimore - Canton Hollow, Patapsco - Western Shore - MD	Schooner W. H. French anchored n Canton Hollow, Baltimore; seen from port side; main up, other sails furled; yawl boat on davits. For source, see 1295.0001.	No image URL.	View
	12	0000.1295.1680.00	photographic prints	Schooner W. H. French tied up at Pier 6		Exact 01/20/1934 -	Pier 6 - Pratt Street - Baltimore - Western Shore - MD	Schooner W. H. French tied up at Pier 6, Pratt Street, Baltimore, "with a load of lumber;" sails furled; two men standing on lumber; vessel seen from port bow, showing bowsprit, bobstays, anchor, etc. For source, see 1295.0001.	No image URL.	View
	13	0000.1295.1681.00	photographic prints	Schooner W. H. French anchored				Schooner W. H. French anchored; no place; no date; seen from a distance. For source, see 1295.0001.	No image URL.	View
	14	0000.1295.1682.00	photographic prints	Schooner W. H. French coming into Solomons Island		Exact 06/27/1931 -	No Address - Solomons Island - Calvert - Patuxent River - Western Shore - MD	Schooner W. H. French "coming into Solomons Island, Md." Staysail and main set, very little wind; yawl boat pushing. Vessel seen from port side. Soft. For source, see 1295.0001.	No image URL.	View
	15	0000.1295.1683.00	photographic prints	Schooner W. H. French in Canton Hollow, Baltimore		Exact 06/01/1925 -	Baltimore - Canton Hollow, Patapsco - Western Shore - MD	Schooner W. H. French sailing in Canton Hollow, Baltimore, "with a cargo of gasoline...Capt. John Tyler at the wheel;" staysail, foresail and main set; seen from starboard side; contrasty copy print; "copied by The Mariners' Museum" stamped on back. For source, see 1295.0001.	No image URL.	View
	16	0000.1290.0739.00	photographic prints	Schooner W. H. French at Solomons		Exact 06/27/1931 -	Solomons - Calvert - Back Creek - Western Shore - MD	Schooner W. H. French at Solomons; she is probably anchored, with staysail and main up; good reflection in still water; seen from port side.	No image URL.	View
	17	0000.0270.0002.00	photographs	Last Survivor of the USS "Constellation" W H Frenc				Last Survivor of the USS "Constellation" W H French Subject: W H French	No image URL.	View
	18	2004.0050.0006.01	razors	Straight razor, "Red Man (chief logo), Made in Ger				Straight razor, "Red Man (chief logo), Made in Germany." It has a leather slip case. Razor has silver/brass decorative tips on handles with reddish bark type handles. Condition: Good. Slip case poor; hole at one end. Material: Metal, early celluloid bark pattern.		View
	19	2004.0050.0007.01	razors	Straight razor marked "Gebr. Becker, Solinger, Ger				Straight razor marked "Gebr. Becker, Solinger, Germany". It has silver steel, bark type handles, original case. The case is yellow card board with simulated leather covering. Condition: Good. Material: Steel, Celluloid (?).		View
	20	1997.0046.0001.00	ships logs	Log book of Albemarle	Forbes, William __Writer			Log book of the Navassa Phosphate Company's Chesapeake Bay sailing vessel (bark) Albemarle of Baltimore documenting voyages between Baltimore and Navassa Island for guano. 70 pages, stiff board covers with decorative paper in blue and brown. Smaller loose pages in back. Material: Paper, cotton binding, cardboard, ink. Presumably kept by Capt Wm Forbes, found in grandmothers attic (Glenda Harris)		View
	21	1997.0055.0001.01	ships plans	Schooner Sultana		Circa 01/01/1997 -		Data and drawings of the schooner Sultana built in 1768 at Boston and originally used by the British for law enforcement, eventually came to the Chesapeake Bay and used for transportation and cargo. Plans & data are part of a current plan to build a replica in Chestertown, MD. One set of Plans A-B. Plan A is the British Admiralty draught for HM Schooner Sultana from the British National Maritime Museum. Plan B is the 1993 Model rigging plan for Model Shipways Sultana.		View
	22	1985.0005.0001.00	steering wheels	Wood steering wheel reportedly from the sidewheel				Wood steering wheel reportedly from the sidewheel paddle steamer RIVER QUEEN. The wheel has 10 spokes connected to the metal brass hub. On the outer ring there are 10 inlaid metal stars and 10 inlaid wood diamonds. The RIVER QUEEN was built in 1864 and was used by President Lincoln during the Civil War. Condition: The ends of 3 spokes are loose and had been repaired at an earlier time, heavily varnished & discolored. Material: Oak? with metal hub, brass.		View
	23	1997.0056.0001.00	watercolors (paintings)	Clipper schooner Young Brutus by Roux	Roux, Antoine __Artist	Circa 1819	Marseilles - France	Clipper schooner Young Brutus attributed to Antoine Roux Jr., starboard view of ship under sail heading into the port at Marseilles, France, crew visible on deck including several Black men, black and white hulled vessel flying US flag and house flag, black lower border with vessel name and capt name.<br /><br />The Roux family were well known for their ships portraits. Living in Marseilles port district they were able to observe many different ships.		View