Private journal of James S. Doran

Collection

Identifier: MSS 0097-Item 0023

Staff Only

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.

Dates

Creation: 1866 May 17-1872 April 25

Creator

Doran, James S., active 1866-1872 (Person)

Language of Materials

Materials entirely in English.

Access Restrictions

The collection is open for research.

Terms Governing Use and Reproduction

Use of materials from this collection beyond the exceptions provided for in the Fair Use and Educational Use clauses of the U.S. Copyright Law may violate federal law. Permission to publish or reproduce is required from the copyright holder. Please contact Special Collections, University of Delaware Library, http://library.udel.edu/spec/askspec/

Historical Note

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.

"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.

Extent

1 volume (circa 120 pages) ; 20 cm

Additional Description

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.