Joseph G. Dennett Papers, 1862-1889.

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Joseph G. Dennett Papers, 1862-1889.

http://www.worldcat.org/oclc/646317289

Papers of a naval engineer from Salem, MA, later became chief engineer of the Salem Water Works. Collection contains numerous sea journals and diaries while aboard the SS Great Republic, the Alaska, the Wabash and other naval vessels.

4 boxes (.5 linear feet).

Peabody Essex Museum

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SNAC Resource ID: 7916654

Peabody Essex Museum

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Dennett, Joseph G.

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Salem Water Works.

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