Alfred F. Loomis papers, 1912-1967.

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Alfred F. Loomis papers, 1912-1967.

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Correspondence, articles by Loomis, race and cruise circulars, and nine scrapbooks of clippings, relating to his work for Yachting magazine, his lecture circuit, yacht races between 1950 and 1965, including America's Cup, Fastnet, and Newport, R.I., to Bermuda, yacht cruises, engines, protocol, World War I, and other topics of maritime and naval interest.

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G. W. Blunt White Library

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G. W. Blunt White Library

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Yachtsman and journalist; reporter, columnist, and editor for Yachting magazine, 1934-1968; and officer with U.S. Naval Reserve. From the description of Paper, 1912-1967. (Mystic Seaport Museum, G W Blunt White Library). WorldCat record id: 70955798 From the description of Alfred F. Loomis papers, 1912-1967. (Mystic Seaport Museum, G W Blunt White Library). WorldCat record id: 47210497 ...

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