Naval History Society

The Naval History Society was established in New York in 1912 "for the purpose of publishing and preserving manuscripts, documents, and writings relating to our naval history, naval art and science, and the surroundings and experiences of seamen in general and of American seamen in particular." Its Collections began with the donation in 1915 of John Sanford Barnes's personal collections by his son, Col. James Barnes. These included library materials now cataloged in the XN classification in the New-York Historical Society Library, artifacts now included in the New-York Historical Society's museum collections, as well as the manuscript materials described in Series 1-52 of this Collection. The entire collection was donated to the New-York Historical Society, where the Naval History Society collections and office were then located, in 1925. The Society ceased its publication and collecting activities in 1936.

From the description of Naval History Society Collection, 1721-1993 (bulk, 1781-1936). (New-York Historical Society Library). WorldCat record id: 481882003

The collection began with the donation to the Naval History Society in 1915 of John Sanford Barnes's personal collections by his son, Col. James Barnes. The donation included library materials, artifacts, as well as the manuscript materials described in Series 1-52 of the Naval History Society Collection. The entire collection was donated to the New-York Historical Society, where the Naval History Society collections and office were then located, in 1925. Additional materials were donated by Naval History Society members and others or acquired by purchase after that date, some from the Naval History Fund established at the New-York Historical Society from the Naval History Society's existing funds.

From the description of Records, 1907-1943. (New-York Historical Society Library). WorldCat record id: 481863637