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Hurricane (Sailing ship) documents, receipts, and related papers , 1855-1856
Overview of the Collection
- Creator
- Hurricane (Clipper ship)
- Title
- Hurricane (Sailing ship) documents, receipts, and related papers
- Dates
- 1855-1856 (inclusive)18551856
- Quantity
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0.1 linear feet, (1 folder)
- Collection Number
- B 035
- Summary
- Under captain Samuel Very, the Hurricane sailed out of London to Hong Kong and Calcutta, India in 1855. This collection includes Hurricane documents, receipts, and related papers from the 1855 voyage.
- Repository
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University of Oregon Libraries, Special Collections and University Archives
UO Libraries--SCUA
1299 University of Oregon
Eugene OR
97403-1299
Telephone: 5413463068
spcarref@uoregon.edu - Access Restrictions
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Collection is open to the public. Collection must be used in Special Collections and University Archives Reading Room. Collection or parts of collection may be stored offsite. Please contact Special Collections and University Archives in advance of your visit to allow for transportation time.
- Additional Reference Guides
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See the Current Collection Guide for detailed description and requesting options.
- Languages
- English
Historical NoteReturn to Top
Under captain Samuel Very, the Hurricane sailed out of London to Hong Kong and Calcutta, India in 1855.
Content DescriptionReturn to Top
Collection includes documentation of a $5,000 insurance policy issued by the Fireman's Insurance Company to C. W. Thorman as well as receipts for services, purchases and portage. There are also records of an account held with the firm of Andrew Johnson and Company.
Administrative InformationReturn to Top
Detailed Description of the CollectionReturn to Top
Names and SubjectsReturn to Top
Subject Terms
- Sailing ships
Personal Names
- Very, Samuel, Jr.
Form or Genre Terms
- Business records
University of Oregon Libraries, Archivists' Toolkit Project Team, Amanda Steele, and Chasmodai Cassidy
2011
