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Superior (Wis.)--Harbor

 Subject
Subject Source: Local sources

Found in 9 Collections and/or Records:

Duluth Superior Harbors scrapbooks

 Collection — Box SC
Identifier: S3141
Abstract

During the time period 1901–1933 there were a number of proposed changes involving the Duluth–Superior Harbor. The scrapbooks included in this collection describe some of these activities.

Dates: 1901-1933

General Historical Photograph Album collection

 Collection — Volume 42
Identifier: S2396
Abstract

The collection consists of photograph albums from various photographers and collectors.

Dates: 1867-1972

Walter Joss Green papers

 Collection — Box SC
Identifier: S3170
Abstract

The collection contains letters from Mitchell and McClure Lumber to Walter Green including a contract as the captain of  the tug Ada Barrett for the 1898 sailing season and two letters of reference; other letters concerning Green's work in the harbor; a memorial card for Walter Joss who is presumably Green's maternal grandfather; and citizenship papers.

Dates: 1858-1904; Majority of material found in 1858, 1888-1904

Inman family papers

 Collection
Identifier: S3106
Abstract

The collection contains business and personal correspondence,1894-1961; newsclippings concerning shipping and Hiram Inman, 1894-1968; photographs of family, friends and boats, 1893-1934; a sketchbook containing May Inman's sketches of boats and flowers, 1893-1894; and 5 scrapbooks.

Dates: 1876-1968

Joint Interstate Bridge Commission records

 Collection — Box 1
Identifier: S3109
Abstract

The collection contains correspondence, minutes, reference materials, contracts, maps, blueprints and news clippings.

Dates: 1933-1958

Ralph S. Knowlton papers

 Collection — Box SC
Identifier: S3173
Abstract

The collection contains a night school certificate, his father Perley S. Knowlton's death certificate, papers regarding settlement of his father’s financial business, Notary Public appointment certificate, letter of appreciation, and an article on the Duluth Superior Harbor.

Dates: 1931-1963

Lyman E. Nylander photograph collection

 Collection — Box Oversize
Identifier: S2420
Abstract

The Collection consists of 5x7" and 8x10" black and white silver gelatin prints exposed and printed by Mr. Nylander. The images are primarily of Duluth street scenes, buildings, churches on the Iron Range, as well as military monuments and markers in Duluth and out East.

Dates: 1950-1972

St. Lawrence Seaway scrapbook

 Collection — Box SC
Identifier: S3138
Abstract

The scrapbook consists of material related to "Seaway Days", which were celebrated in Duluth, Minnesota July 8-14, 1959 in recognition of the completion of the St. Lawrence Seaway.

Dates: 1959

Steamer Winyah log book

 Collection — Box SC
Identifier: S3084
Abstract

The collection contains a ship's log book, June 1933-July 1935, noting route, time and weather conditions of 18 voyages of the Steamer Winyah, a freighter that served commercial fisherman along the north shore of Lake Superior and Isle Royale. Also included is a pamphlet of regulations of the Duluth-Superior harbor.

Dates: 1933-1935