Historical collection, 1941-1945.

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Historical collection, 1941-1945.

http://www.worldcat.org/oclc/24842950

The collection consists primarily of historical files collected by Theodore Ash, publicity director of the Cramp Shipbuilding Company, Philadelphia, 1941-45, pertaining to the William Cramp & Sons Ship and Engine Building Company which operated from 1830-1927 and built the facility taken over and operated by Cramp Shipbuilding Company with government subsidization during World War II.

2.5 linear ft. + 1 flat file drawer.

Independence Seaport Museum

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SNAC Resource ID: 7138266

Independence Seaport Museum

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Cramp, William

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Franklin Institute Philadelphia, Pa

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Ash, Theodore.

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William Cramp & Sons Ship and Engine Building Co.

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A pioneer in the tradition from wood to metal shipbuilding materials, the Cramp firm handled commissions for more than 300 naval and commercial vessels from 1870 to 1918. From the description of Records, 1871-1929. (Independence Seaport Museum). WorldCat record id: 23250064 William Cramp & Sons, Philadelphia, one of the pioneering shipyards in the transition from wood to iron and steel shipbuilding. From the description of Ledgers, 1877-1919. (Independence Se...

Cramp, Charles H.

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