Phoenix disaster collection, 1847-ca. 1930.

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Phoenix disaster collection, 1847-ca. 1930.

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Correspondence, notes, clippings, and other papers, reflecting Van Eyck's research for an article (1923) published by the Wisconsin Historical Society reflecting the shipwreck disaster of the Phoenix, which caught fire, Nov. 21, 1847, off the coast of Sheboygan, Wis., and sank, carrying all but 47 of its 300 passengers, chiefly Dutch immigrants en route to Sheboygan County, Wis.

6 folders.

Sheboygan County Historical Research Center

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Phoenix (Ship : 1847)

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Van Eyck, William O.

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Postmaster, of Holland, Mich. From the description of Phoenix disaster collection, 1847-ca. 1930. (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 70950106 William Van Eyck was trained as a lawyer. He served as the postmaster of Holland, Michigan during the period of 1916-1924. He was interested in the history of the Reformed Church in Holland and wrote several books on the subject. From the description of Papers, 1922. (Joint Archive of Holland, History Research Center). WorldCat...

State historical society of Wisconsin

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The State Historical Society was founded in 1846, chartered in 1853, and became a trustee of the state in 1855. Chapter 75, Laws of 1967, continued the Society as an independent agency. The Society is charged by statute with the collection, preservation, and dissemination of historical and cultural resources relating to Wisconsin, the Midwest, and the nation. From the description of Agency history record. (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 145776528 ...