Private journal of James S. Doran
Summary
| Creator: | Doran, James S., active 1866-1872 |
| Date(s): | 1866 May 17-1872 April 25 |
| Call Number: | MSS 0097, Item 0023 |
| Language: | Materials entirely in
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| Abstract: | The journal is a personal narrative of James S. Doran, who served in the capacity of engineer on several steamships, including theMerrimack, the Thomas Kelso, the San Pelago, and the City of Mexico from May 17, 1866 through April 25, 1872. |
| Physical Description: | 1 volume (circa 120 pages) 20 cm |
| Source: | Purchase, 1960. |
| Processing: | Processed and encoded by Norieta Hagerty, January 2007. Finding aid prepared using Describing Archives: A Content Standard |
| Alternative Format: | A digitized copy of the journal is available at the University of Delaware Digital Institutional Repository. |
Biographical and Historical Notes
The journal is a personal narrative of James S. Doran who served in the capacity of engineer on several steamships, including the Merrimack, the Thomas Kelso, the San Pelago, and the City of Mexico from May 17, 1866, through April 25, 1872.
The G. W. Blunt White Library at Mystic Seaport has records of registry for the City of Mexico from 1869 to 1887 and the Thomas Kelso from 1868 to 1885.
Sources
"Merrimack (steamer)," "City of Mexico (steamer)," "Thomas Kelso (steamer)." Mystic Seaport. http://www.mysticseaport.org (accessed February 7, 2007).
Additional information derived from the collection.
Scope and Content Note
The journal is a personal narrative of James S. Doran who served in the capacity of engineer on several steamships, including the Merrimack, the Thomas Kelso, the San Pelago, and the City of Mexico from May 17, 1866, through April 25, 1872. Doran described some sights and travels in Germany, the Isle of Wight, Rio De Janeiro, Brazil, and Cuba, and occasionally mentioned current events such as the race riots in New Orleans in 1866 and the completion of the Transatlantic cable in July of 1866.
The journal entries consist of engineering and navigational data and life on board. The author also includes personal reflections about ports, the ship, home life, and personal business. Remedies for curing yellow fever and pleurisy as well as some personal financial information are mentioned in some entries.
The journal is one paper-covered, bound volume, circa 120 pages, with entries in ink.
Using these materials
Shelving Summary
- Item 0023: Shelved in SPEC MSS 0097
Access Information
The collection is open for research.
Preferred Citation
MSS 0097, Item 0023, James S. Doran, Private journal of James S. Doran, Special Collections, University of Delaware Library, Newark, Delaware.
Related Materials in this Repository
This item forms part of MSS 0097 Diaries, Journals, and Ships' Logs collection.
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Container List
| Private journal of James S. Doran, 1866 May 17-1872 April 25 | Item 0023 |
Names & Subjects
Names
- City of Mexico (Steamer)
- Doran, James S., active 1866-1872--Diaries
- Merrimack (Steamer)
- San Pelago (Steamer)
- Thomas Kelso (Steamer)
Subjects
- Marine engineers
- Seafaring life--History--19th century
- Steam engineers--19th century--Diaries
- Steamboats--history--19th century