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Captain William Joseph Belt collection

 Collection
Identifier: MS 0117

Abstract

Contents of this collection deal with Captain William Joseph Belt's experiences in United States Navy, 1811-1856.

Dates

  • 1811 - 1856

Creator

Conditions Governing Access

The collection is open for research use.

Conditions Governing Use

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Biographical / Historical

Captain William Joseph Belt was a naval officer from Anne Arundel County, Maryland, 1794-1858.

Extent

2.0 Linear Feet (7 volumes)

Language of Materials

English

Immediate Source of Acquisition

Gift of Y.Kent Bowie, 1947.

Scope and Contents

1. Journal, Nov. 1839-Sept. 1841 aboard USS Marion. 2. Journal, 1828-29, USS Hudson and 1829-30 USS Natchez. 3. Day and Scrapbook c. 1825-56: accounts, poems, letters, recipes, etc. 4. Watch Book of USS Hudson Oct. 1828. 5. Journal 1816-17 USS Washington and April-May 1820 USS Columbus. 6. Letterbook 1839. Statement of Belt's services to U.S. Navy 1811-41. Private journal 1840-42 and letterbook 1841. 2 boxes contain collection of 450 letters to and from Capt. Belt during 30 years of Naval Career.

Title
Guide to the Captain William Joseph Belt collection
Status
Minimally Processed
Description rules
Describing Archives: A Content Standard
Language of description
English
Script of description
Latin

Revision Statements

  • 2021-09-21: Manually entered into ArchivesSpace by Mallory Herberger.

Repository Details

Part of the H. Furlong Baldwin Library Repository

Contact:
H. Furlong Baldwin Library
Maryland Center for History and Culture
610 Park Avenue
Baltimore MD 21201 United States
4106853750