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maritime query



Dear List,
        I am looking for a repository which may hold marine trade catalogs or
business records to help interpret a newly-arrived artifact.  It's a
mechanical ship's log (not the book, but a device which measures speed,
distance, etc.)  The little brass plaque reads, "Nicholson Ship Log
Co./Cleveland, Ohio/U.S. Patent 1903."

A 1920 marine directory lists "Nicholson Ship Log & Realty (!) Co., Inc.,
409 Superior St, N.W., Cleveland, Ohio."

Any leads from our mid-west friends would be greatly appreciated.  Thanks.
Michael
f. michael Angelo
library director
independence seaport museum
211 s. columbus blvd.
philadelphia, pa  19106

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