Missing Seamen Bureau - King, Kevin, 1958 - 1966
File — box-folder: 3-2
Scope and Content
From the Collection:
Includes Missing Seamen’s files, correspondence and reports related to the Missing Seamen Bureau, founded in 1919 by Janet L. Roper and the Religious and Social Work Department to assist families and friends in locating missing seafarers. Missing Seamen’s files (1930-1978) include correspondence from people who had contacted the Institute hoping to locate a family member or loved one. Of particular note are Missing Men bulletins issued from 1920-1930 which were distributed to papers in ports around the world in search of missing seamen.
Dates
- 1958 - 1966
Extent
From the Collection: 2.5 Linear Feet (1 oversized item)
Language of Materials
English
Creator
- From the Collection: Seamen's Church Institute of New York and New Jersey (Organization)
Repository Details
Part of the Queens College (New York, N.Y.) Special Collections and Archives Repository
Contact:
Queens College Library, CUNY
Benjamin Rosenthal Library RO317
65-30 Kissena Boulevard
Flushing 11367 USA us
QC.Archives@qc.cuny.edu
Queens College Library, CUNY
Benjamin Rosenthal Library RO317
65-30 Kissena Boulevard
Flushing 11367 USA us
QC.Archives@qc.cuny.edu
