David Dodge Jr. diary 1831-1834

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David Dodge Jr. diary 1831-1834

MS 047


Collection Summary
Creator:	Dodge, David, Jr.
Collection Name:	David Dodge Jr. diary
Inclusive Dates:	1831-1834
Physical Description:	.1 linear feet
Abstract:	Photocopy of a 35-page holographic diary by Dodge; it recounts his adventures beginning in New Bedford, Mass., aboard the whaling ship, "Russell," from 1831-1834. He describes the Pacific voyage including South American ports, whale hunting procedures, and the environmental importance of the Galapagos Islands. Also present is a typed transcription of the diary by John Dunklee and Alan Newton of the Geography Dept., University of Arizona. It contains an introduction with background information, annotations, and a map of the voyage.
Collection Number:	MS 047
Language:	Materials are in English.
Repository:	University of Arizona Libraries, Special Collections University of Arizona PO Box 210055 Tucson, AZ 85721-0055 Phone: 520-621-6423 Fax: 520-621-9733 URL: http://speccoll.library.arizona.edu/ E-Mail: LBRY-askspcoll@email.arizona.edu

Biographical Note

Mariner.

Scope and Content Note

Photocopy of a 35-page holographic diary by Dodge; it recounts his adventures beginning in New Bedford, Mass., aboard the whaling ship, "Russell," from 1831-1834. He describes the Pacific voyage including South American ports, whale hunting procedures, and the environmental importance of the Galapagos Islands. Also present is a typed transcription of the diary by John Dunklee and Alan Newton of the Geography Dept., University of Arizona. It contains an introduction with background information, annotations, and a map of the voyage.

Photocopy of original diary located in the Whaling Museum, New Bedford, Mass.

Arrangement

This collection is organized chronologically.

Restrictions

There are no restrictions on this collection.

Copyright

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Access Terms

Personal Name(s)

Dodge, David, Jr. -- Diaries.

Dunklee, John Perry, 1929-

Newton, A. (Alan), 1927-

Corporate Name(s)

Russell (Ship)

Geographic Name(s)

Galapagos Islands -- Description and travel.

South America -- Description and travel.

Subject(s)

Seafaring life -- History -- 19th century.

Whaling -- Pacific Ocean -- History -- 19th century.

Whaling ships -- Massachusetts -- New Bedford.

Administrative Information

Credit Line

David Dodge Jr. diary (MS 047). Special Collections, University of Arizona Libraries.

Acquisition Information

Acquired as gift, 1967.

Processing History

Processed by Staff.