Dugan family : papers, 1866-1936.

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Dugan family : papers, 1866-1936.

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Various papers relating to steamboats on the Ohio River. Included are U.S. Inspector's Certificates of Madison Dugan from 1888-1889; three Dugan date books, 1888-1892, briefly listing his boat, his duties, and local and river news; and newspaper clippings and photographs with notes cut from Dugan's diaries. There are also letters concerning steamboat inspection from 1912 to 1936, bills of lading, 1866-1878, and miscellaneous checks and clippings. Three sets of legal papers include depositions from U.S. vs. John H. Thacker, the opinion in U.S. vs. Gasoline Boat Messenger from U.S. District Court, and reports and depositions concerning the explosion of the towboat Fred Wilson, on 26 May 1904.

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Dugan family.

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Jeffersonville, Indiana river family. From the description of Dugan family : papers, 1866-1936. (Filson Historical Society, The). WorldCat record id: 49217783 ...

Dugan, Madison, 1860-1917.

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Dugan was a captain of ferries between Louisville and Jeffersonville. Dugan was murdered 19 August 1917 by a burglar aboard his ferry. His diaries were continued by his nephew, Harry G. Dugan. From the description of Diaries, 1886-1917. (Filson Historical Society, The). WorldCat record id: 49217952 ...