Jamestown and Newport Ferry Company Oral History
University of Rhode Island, University Archives and Special Collections
15 Lippitt Road
Kingston, RI 02881-2011
Tel: 401-874-4632
email: archives@etal.uri.edu
Published in 2008
Collection Overview
| Title: |
Jamestown and Newport Ferry Company Oral History |
| Date range: |
1986 |
| Creator: |
Jamestown Historical Society |
| Extent: |
3 box(es)
(1.25 linear feet)
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| Abstract: |
The collection consists of taped interviews of former employees of the Jamestown and Newport Ferry Company conducted by the Jamestown Historical Society. The interviews, recorded on cassette tapes, release forms, and detailed index comprise this collection. |
| Language of materials: |
English |
| Repository: |
University of Rhode Island, University Archives and Special Collections
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| Collection number: |
Mss. Gr. 55 |
Scope & content
The interviews, recorded on cassette tapes, release forms, and detailed index comprise this collection. The occupation, if known, is listed in parentheses next to the interviewee. There are two interviews recorded on each tape.
Arrangement
After processing, the records were organized into one series as follows:
- 1. Jamestown and Newport Ferry Company Oral History
Biographical or Historical Information
In 1986 the Jamestown Historical Society undertook a project to interview 37 former employees of the Jamestown and Newport Ferry Company.
Access & Use
| Access to the collection: |
Open for research. |
| Use of the materials: |
Terms governing use and reproduction: Photocopying and scanning of materials is a fee based service available in the repository and is allowed at the discretion of the Archivist when in compliance to the Unit's policy on copyright and publication. |
| Preferred citation: |
Jamestown and Newport Ferry Company Oral History, Mss. Gr. 55, University of Rhode Island, University Archives and Special Collections. |
| Contact information: |
University of Rhode Island, University Archives and Special Collections
15 Lippitt Road
Kingston, RI 02881-2011
Tel: 401-874-4632
email: archives@etal.uri.edu
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Administrative Information
| ABOUT THE COLLECTION |
| Acquisition: |
The collection was donated by the Jamestown Historical Society on March 2, 1987 |
| Custodial history: |
The collection was previously held by the Jamestown Historical Society. |
| Processing information: |
The collection was processed by Kevin Logan in 1987. |
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| ABOUT THE FINDING AID |
| Author: |
Finding aid prepared by Kevin Logan. |
| Encoding: |
Finding aid encoded by Nicholas Albaugh on
2008 May 21, updated by Hailie D. Posey on 2009 September 16, updated by Mark Dionne on 2020 May 08. |
| Descriptive rules: |
Finding aid based on Describing Archives: A Content Standard (DACS) |
Additional Information
Inventory
Inventory
Series 1. Jamestown and Newport Ferry Company Oral History, 1987
3 box(es)
(1.25
linear feet)
The interviews, recorded on cassette tapes, release forms, and detailed index comprise this collection. The occupation, if known, is listed in parentheses next to the interviewee. There are two interviews recorded on each tape.
Arrangement:
The collection is arranged alphabetically by the last name of the interview subject.
| Box 1, Folder 1 |
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Andrade, Joseph (Purser)
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|
1987 |
| Box 1, Folder 1 |
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Armbrust, Henry
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|
1987 |
| Box 1, Folder 2 |
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Boone, William (Deckhand)
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|
1987 |
| Box 1, Folder 2 |
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Brown, Eleanor (Office Clerk)
|
|
1987 |
| Box 1, Folder 3 |
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Brownell, Ellen (Purserette)
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|
1987 |
| Box 1, Folder 3 |
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Carr, Thomas (Purser, Quartermaster
|
|
1987 |
| Box 1, Folder 4 |
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Caswell, Earl (Fireman, Oiler)
|
|
1987 |
| Box 1, Folder 4 |
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Cooney, Pauline (Purserette)
|
|
1987 |
| Box 1, Folder 5 |
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Clarke, Jayne (Purserette)
|
|
1987 |
| Box 1, Folder 5 |
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Deacon, James (Deckhand)
|
|
1987 |
| Box 1, Folder 6 |
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Evans, Clay (Captain)
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|
1987 |
| Box 1, Folder 6 |
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Fleming, Margaret (Purserette)
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|
1987 |
| Box 2, Folder 7 |
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Greene, Chester (Fireman, Oiler)
|
|
1987 |
| Box 2, Folder 7 |
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Head, Alton (Purser, Quartermaster)
|
|
1987 |
| Box 2, Folder 8 |
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Kilroy, David (Deckhand, Iron worker on Newport Bridge)
|
|
1987 |
| Box 2, Folder 8 |
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Luther, Barbara (Purserette)
|
|
1987 |
| Box 2, Folder 9 |
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Mello, Manuel (Fireman, Oiler)
|
|
1987 |
| Box 2, Folder 9 |
|
Novasad, George (Fireman, Oiler)
|
|
1987 |
| Box 2, Folder 10 |
|
Pementel, Herbert (Captain)
|
|
1987 |
| Box 2, Folder 10 |
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Pementell, James (Fireman, Oiler)
|
|
1987 |
| Box 2, Folder 11 |
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Pimentel, William (Captain)
|
|
1987 |
| Box 2, Folder 11 |
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Richardson, Donald (Fireman, Oiler)
|
|
1987 |
| Box 2, Folder 12 |
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Richardson, Victor (Wiper, Fireman)
|
|
1987 |
| Box 2, Folder 12 |
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Robertson, Paul (Deckhand)
|
|
1987 |
| Box 3, Folder 13 |
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Ryder, Richard (Captain)
|
|
1987 |
| Box 3, Folder 13 |
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Sheehan, William (Purser)
|
|
1987 |
| Box 3, Folder 14 |
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Smith, Michael (Captain)
|
|
1987 |
| Box 3, Folder 14 |
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Sylvia, David
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|
1987 |
| Box 3, Folder 15 |
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Sylvia, Frank (Quartermaster, Carpenter)
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|
1987 |
| Box 3, Folder 15 |
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Tefft, Rosamund (Purserette)
|
|
1987 |
| Box 3, Folder 16 |
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Tiexiera, Joseph (Fireman)
|
|
1987 |
| Box 3, Folder 16 |
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Vandal, Patricia (Purserette)
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|
1987 |
| Box 3, Folder 17 |
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Vieteri, Joseph (Wiper, Oiler)
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|
1987 |
| Box 3, Folder 17 |
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Walsh, J, Elliot (Toll Collector on Jamestown Bridge)
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|
1987 |
| Box 3, Folder 18 |
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Walsh, Norma (Office Clerk)
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|
1987 |
| Box 3, Folder 18 |
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West, Francis and George (Fireman, Deckhand)
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|
1987 |
| Box 3, Folder 18 |
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Wilcox, Barbara (Office Clerk)
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|
1987 |