Constitution (Frigate)

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U.S.S. Constitution, also known as "Old Ironsides".

From the description of Agreement, 1826-1828. (New York University, Group Batchload). WorldCat record id: 58662266

Also known as Old Ironsides; wooden-hulled, three-masted heavy frigate of the United States Navy; Thos. McDonough Esq. Com. New York, 28 Oct. 1824; launched in 1797, Constitution was one of the six original frigates authorized for construction by the Naval Act of 1794; currently a fully commissioned US Navy ship, her crew of 60 officers and sailors participate in ceremonies, educational programs and special events while keeping the ship open to visitors year-round and providing free tours.

From the description of USS Constitution logbook, 1824 Oct. 29-1826 Dec. 31. (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 753577641

Also known as Old Ironsides; wooden-hulled, three-masted heavy frigate of the United States Navy; launched in 1797, Constitution was one of the six original frigates authorized for construction by the Naval Act of 1794; currently a fully commissioned US Navy ship, her crew of 60 officers and sailors participate in ceremonies, educational programs and special events while keeping the ship open to visitors year-round and providing free tours.

From the description of USS Constitution receipt, 1798 Aug. 14. (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 435844299

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referencedIn Report of the National Save Old Ironsides Committee National Archives at Boston
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referencedIn Rodgers family. Rodgers family papers, 1791-1885 bulk 1800-1830. Historical Society of Pennsylvania
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referencedIn Talbot, Silas, 1751-1813. Silas Talbot collection, 1767-1867 (bulk 1792-1801). G. W. Blunt White Library
referencedIn Wellborn Family. Papers, 1836-1957. Auburn University.
referencedIn Naval Historical Collection of Edward Lee Dorsett, 1814-1926 Library of Congress. Manuscript Division
referencedIn Mason, Lucius M., d. 1845. Journal : of Lucius M. Mason aboard the Constitution (Frigate), 1844 September 11 - December 14. The Mariners' Museum Library
referencedIn Hayes, Edmund. Edmund Hayes collection on the ship Tonquin [manuscript], 1807-1968. Oregon Historical Society Research Library
referencedIn Theodore B. Pitman Studio. Papers, 1930-1948. Boston Athenaeum
referencedIn Supplemental Report of the National Save Old Ironsides Committee National Archives at Boston
referencedIn Watmough, James Horatio, 1822-. James Horatio Watmough letterbook : and papers, [1844-1855]. UC Berkeley Libraries
referencedIn Paulding, James Kirke, 1778-1860. Miscellaneous manuscripts, 1839. University of Pennsylvania Libraries, Van Pelt Library
referencedIn Alden, Judah. Barker-Edes-Noyes family papers, 1655-1953, bulk: 1700-1900. Massachusetts Historical Society
referencedIn Miscellaneous Naval Sail collection. Miscellaneous Naval Sail collection [naval architecture drawings], 1921-1997 G. W. Blunt White Library
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referencedIn Dodge, James, surgeon. James Dodge papers, 1804-1805. Library of Congress
referencedIn Preble family. Papers, 1810-1971. Operational Archive Branch, Naval History Center
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referencedIn Coolidge, John, T. J. Templeman Coolidge Scrapbook, 1922-1967. Peabody Essex Museum
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referencedIn Rodgers Family Papers, 1740-1987, (bulk 1804-1932) Library of Congress. Manuscript Division
referencedIn Law, Alexander G. Alexander G. Law collection, ca. 1940-1960. G. W. Blunt White Library
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referencedIn Dent, John H. (John Herbert), 1782-1823. John H. Dent order-book, 1803-1810. Library of Congress
referencedIn Correspondence Relating to Restoration of the U.S. Frigate Constitution, 2/8/1926 - 6/14/1930 National Archives at Boston
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referencedIn Lord, John Abel, 1873-1945. Correspondence. 1928-1944. Dartmouth College Library
referencedIn Rogers-Roche collection 1758-1881 1758-1801 Rogers-Roche collection William L. Clements Library
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referencedIn Narrative of cruise of U.S.S. Constitution, 1814-1815 New York Public Library. Manuscripts and Archives Division
referencedIn John Lord and John Covington naval papers, 1820-1840 New York Public Library. Manuscripts and Archives Division
referencedIn Goodman, John B. (John Bartlett), 1901-1991. Collection, 1814-1991. University of California, San Diego, UC San Diego Library; UCSD Library
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referencedIn Paperweight made from the U.S.S. Constitution [manuscript], ca. 1927. University of Virginia. Library
referencedIn Evans, Amos A., 1785-1848. Amos A. Evans papers, 1807-1868. Library of Congress
referencedIn Columbia River Gorge and Cannon Beach, Oregon photograph album, circa 1930-1935 Oregon Historical Society Research Library
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referencedIn Revere, Joseph W. (Joseph Warren), 1812-1880. Album of Joseph W. Revere, 1848-1870. Huntington Library, Art Collections & Botanical Gardens
referencedIn Elliott, Jesse D. (Jesse Duncan), 1782-1845. Papers, 1824-1839. Rosenbach Museum & Library
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referencedIn West, Richard. Jackson's figurehead and the storm it brewed : the Naval Academy preserves historic effigy which caused excited controversy a century ago / by Richard West. The Mariners' Museum Library
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referencedIn John B. Goodman Collection, 1814-1991 University of California, San Diego. Geisel Library. Mandeville Special Collections Library.
referencedIn Elliott, Jesse D. (Jesse Duncan), 1782-1845. Letter, February 28, 1835. Naval War College, Henry E. Eccles Library
referencedIn Printed items in the Jeanes Collection [manuscript], 1758-1838. University of Virginia. Library
referencedIn Shaw, Dickson Courtney. Dickson Courtney Shaw papers 1862. Historical Society of Western Pennsylvania, Heinz History Center Detre Library and Archives
referencedIn Aaron Konkle Hughes Navy papers and John A. H. Nickels journal, 1839-1884 New York Public Library. Manuscripts and Archives Division
referencedIn Oakland National Gravure (Oakland, Calif.),. Old Ironsides [manuscript], 1933. Oregon Historical Society Research Library
referencedIn Fidalgo, Joaquin Francisco. Bill and metal cut from Don Joaquin Fidalgo, 1803 Oct. 24. Maine Historical Society Library
referencedIn Massachusetts Historical Society. Council and Officers. Records related to the restoration of the Constitution (Frigate), 1896-1925. Massachusetts Historical Society
referencedIn Elliot Snow Papers, 1790-1942, (bulk 1920-1930) Library of Congress. Manuscript Division
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referencedIn Chaplin, William Craig, 1810-1856. William Craig Chaplin papers 1845. Historical Society of Western Pennsylvania, Heinz History Center Detre Library and Archives
referencedIn Hull, Isaac, 1773-1843. ALS, 14 November 1812, New York, to Thomas Chew, Purser, U.S. Navy, Boston. Independence Seaport Museum
referencedIn Leonard F. Cushing Papers, 1794-1959, (bulk 1926-1954) Library of Congress. Manuscript Division
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referencedIn Booth, Chandler. A naval song : poem, [ca.1815?]. Brown University Archives, John Hay Library
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