Archives Directory for the History of Collecting in America
Archives related to: Webb, William Henry, 1816-1899
| title | William H. Webb collection [naval architecture drawings] 1895 |
| repository | Mystic Seaport Museum |
| description | The William H. Webb collection consists of a selection of folio plates removed from a copy of the book Wooden Vessels built by William H. Webb in the City of New York, 1840-1869." Plates depict commercial, military and recreational designs by William H. Webb and vessel designs by other naval architects including Henry Eckford and Samuel Humphreys as well as non-vessel material. Historical Note William H. Webb was born in 1816. He began his career as an apprentice in the shipyard of his father, Isaac Webb (1794-1840). William Webb became noted as a designer and builder in New York City and later as founder of the Webb Institute of Naval Architecture, New York. He took over the shipyard upon his father's death and built a variety of wooden-hulled vessels, including clipper ships, packets, steamships, military vessels, and others. In 1895, after retirement he published a two-volume set of books entitled "Plans of Wooden Vessels built by William H. Webb in the City of New York, 1840-1869." William H. Webb died in 1899. Preferred Citation Coll. 51, Daniel S. Gregory Ships Plans Library, Mystic Seaport Museum, Inc. Coll. 51, Daniel S. Gregory Ships Plans Library, Mystic Seaport Museum, Inc. |
| extent | 150 sheets, representing 58 designs and additional non-vessel material |
| formats | Drawings |
| access | Available for use in the Daniel S. Gregory Ships Plans Library |
| record source | http://library.mysticseaport.org/manuscripts/coll/spcoll051.cfm |
| updated | 02/14/2025 10:07:41 |
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| title | Stanley J. Mayba Papers, 1795-1983. |
| repository | Fairfield Museum and History Center |
| description | Correspondence, legal documents, postcards, 16 photograph albums, photos, ephemera, and other papers, relating to Mayba, his wife, Jane (Gardner) Mayba, the emigration of family members to the U.S. from Poland, Marmon automobiles, and the Gardner and Jennings families. Persons represented include Charles H. Dana, Henry A. Parkis, and William Henry Webb. Biographical and Historical Note Polish American draftsman employed by General Electric; originally of Winthrop, Me., later of Fairfield, Conn., and Largo, Fla. |
| extent | 22 linear ft. |
| formats | Correspondence Legal Papers Postcards Photographs Ephemera |
| access | Contact repository for restrictions and policies. |
| record source | http://www.loc.gov/coll/nucmc/ |
| finding aid | Finding aid in the repository. |
| acquisition information | Gift of Mr. Mayba's estate, 1983. |
| updated | 02/14/2025 10:07:41 |
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| title | Henry Hall Papers, 1881-1883. |
| repository | Stephen Phillips Memorial Library |
| description | Two bound ms. vols. (1881, 1883) of Hall's handwritten notes documenting the U.S. shipbuilding industry, kept during his travels about the country collecting information which led to the publication of his Report on the Ship-building Industry of the United States (in 8th vol. of Tenth Census of the United States, 1880 (printed 1884)). The 1st, "Shipbuilding in the United States" (ca. 500 p.), chronicling boat builders and shipyards across the country with detailed descriptions and sketches. The 2nd "Models and Measurements" gives ca. 85 p. of design and construction for vessels built by clipper ship builders Donald McKay and William H. Webb and 23 p. entitled "Propeller" and "Calculations for a Propeller." Notes: Newspaper editor, author, and journalist, of New York, N.Y. The repository also has microfilm reel of the collection for public use. |
| extent | .5 linear ft. (1 box) |
| formats | Clippings Notes |
| access | Contact repository for restrictions and policies. |
| record source | http://www.loc.gov/coll/nucmc/ |
| finding aid | Finding aid in the repository |
| acquisition information | Purchased in 1939 by Stephen Phillips and given to the repository. On loan to Essex Peabody Museum, Salem (ca. 1941-ca. 1981). |
| updated | 02/14/2025 10:07:41 |
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