S.S. Vestris court investigation records 1928

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S.S. Vestris court investigation records 1928

http://archives.nypl.org/mss/3091

This collection is comprised of court records related to the United States District Court, New York, Southern District's investigation into the sinking of the steamship Vestris on November 12, 1928. Included are the stenographer's minutes for the court proceedings, the report of the commissioner (December 19,1928), and the report of the United States Commissioner Francis A. O'Neil

.42 linear foot (2 volumes)

New York Public Library. Manuscripts and Archives Division

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SNAC Resource ID: 6313035

New York Public Library. Manuscripts and Archives Division

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United States. District Court (New York : Southern District)

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