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Yacht, miscellaneous papers. Documents regarding the ship Vema, the Torger Torgesen suit, the sale of “Star Shoot,” and photographs of the first launching of a yacht, bulk: 1931-1934

 File — Box: 8, Folder: 1

Scope and Contents

From the Collection:

The collection includes records pertaining to the construction, christening, and use of Marjorie Merriweather Post’s yacht, The Hussar, later known as Sea Cloud. The collection includes invoices, financial statements, customs declarations, personnel records, inventories, photographs, photograph plates and published articles pertaining to the ship. Contents cover the early life of the ship, its military service, and more recent career as a cruise ship.

Dates

  • Creation: Majority of material found within 1931-1934

Language of Materials

From the Collection:

Materials are entirely in English.

Conditions Governing Access

This collection is open for research. Select items have been restricted per department policy and purview.

Full Extent

1 Files (1 folder)

Repository Details

Part of the Hillwood Estate, Museum & Gardens, Archives and Special Collections Repository

Contact:
4155 Linnean Ave NW
Hillwood Estate, Museum and Gardens
Archives and Special Collections
Washington DC 20008 USA
202-243-3912