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^iec^cxv tj cra'3-U>Qi n^3 preliminary inventory of the records of the BUREAU OF SHIPS (Record Group 19) PLAINTIFF'S IV EXHIBIT h JMMC-385 I -tM-vy <sr3S^ Compiled by Elizabeth Bethel, Ellmore A. Champie Mabel E. Deutrich, Robert W. Krauskopf and Mark N. Schatz - >**/, j ,' I^K The National Archives National Archives and Records Service General Services Administration V/ashington: 1961 PRODUCED JM-83 -s:-A v.- i.ii.Jdc, ,, FORE;.OPT To analyze and describe the permanently valuable records of the Federal Government preserved in the national Archives Building is one of the main tasks of the national Archives. Various kinds of finding aids are needed to facilitate the use of these records, and the first step in the recerds-description program is the compilation of prelim inary inventories of the material in some 300 record groups to which the holdings of the National Archives are allocated. These inventories are called "preliminary" because they are pro visional in character. They are prepared as soon as possible after the records are received without waiting to screen out all disposable mate rial or to perfect the arrangement of the records. They are compiled primarily for internal use, both as finding aids to help the staff ren der efficient reference service and as a means of establishing adminis trative control over the records. Fact preliminary inventory contains an introduction that briefly states the history and functions of the agency that accumulated the records. The records themselves are described series by series, that is, by units of records of the same form or that deal with the same subject or activity or that are arranged serially. Other significant information about the records may sometimes be given in appendixes. When the record group has been studied sufficiently and the records have been placed in final order, the preliminary inventories will be re vised and the word "preliminary" dropped from the title of the revision. Meanwhile, as occasion demands and tine permits, special reports, in dexes, calendars, and other finding aids to the record group will be i prepared. Several finding aids that give an overall picture of materials in the National Archives have been published. A comprehensive Guide to the Records in the National Archives (I9li8) and a brief guide, Your Government's Records in the National Archives (revised 1950), have been issued. Forty-four Reference Information Papers, which analyse records in the National Archives on such subjects as transportation, small business, and the Middle East, have so far been issued. Records of World War I have been described in the Handbook of Federal World War Agencies 'and Their Records, 1917-1921, and those of World War II in the twovolume guide. Federal Records of World War II (1950-51). Many bodies of records of high research value have been edited by the National Archives and reproduced on microfilm as a form of publication. Positive prints of some 10,000 rolls of this microfilm, many of which are described in the List of Z-ational Archives Microfilm Publications (1953), are now available for purchase. [ : . i ' ^ : . ' - .U-JC PRODUCED JM - 83 CCNTEIITS Pars Xntrodiicti.cn .......................... 1 mvenucry 7 Records of the Bureau of Construction, Equ.ipr.ent, and P.epairs.......................................................................................................... 7 Letters received and correspondence registers ............................ 7 Records relating to supplies and accounts ..................................... 8 Miscellaneous records................................................... '............................... 13 Records of the Bureau of Construction and Repair ....... 15 General records of the office of the Chief of the Bureau . 17 Correspondence and reports, 1850-86 ................... ....' 17 Correspondence, reports, and related records, 1887- 19L0...................................................................................................... 22 Circulars, orders, and regulations ...... ................... 33 Plans of ships and stations, with related records ... 33 Records relating to ships' descriptions, dimensions, weights, calculations, tests, and trials ................... 37 Records relating to claims involving vessels........................ Tj.5 Miscellaneous records relating to United States ves sels ............................................................... 56 Records relating to supplies, equipment, and accounts . 65 Procurement records .................................... 65 .allowance lists of vessels and related records ... ^68 Returns, inventories, and lists of supplies and stores....................................................................................... 72 Records relating to inspections and surveys of mate rial and equipment.................................................. 76 Fiscal records............................................. 77 Miscellaneous records ..................................................................... 85 Records relating to personnel .................................................... 87 Miscellaneous records .......................................................................... 89 Records of divisions of the office of the Chief of the Bureau.................................................................................................... 92 Records of the Design Division............. .92 . Records of the Camouflage Section of the Maintenance Division..................................... 93 Field records.................................................................................. 95 Records of the Baltimore District ............................................... 95 Records relating to the Bath Iron Works, Bath, Maine . . 96 Encores relating to the City Point Iron Works, South Boston, Mass.............................................................................. 102 P.ecords relating to the Columbian Iron Works and Dry Dock Co., Baltimore, Md............................................................ 105 Records relating to William Cramp and Sons Shipbuilding Cc., Philadelphia, Pa................................................................. 108 Records relating to the Crescent Shipyard, Elizabeth- port, M.J........................................................................................... 116 P.ecords relating to the Delaware River Iron Shipbuilding Co., Chester, ?a. 117 PRODUCED IM 00 , ; * - *- - - ^vv~r:rr \ :***-" * r. . >- Ji,vM' -4P3 T*> V- iK. At^. -.*nVtnsXrSv'- t-f*l. _______ F.ecords relating to the John II. Dialogue L- Con Shipyard., Carden, II. J....................................................................... " . ' ilS Records relating to the Fore liver Shipyard, -uincy, Hass.............................................................. "...................................... 119 Records relating to the Gas Engine ar.d Rover Co. and Charles L. Seabury and Co., Consolidated, Morris Heights, N. Y................................................................................... 121 Records relating to the Harlan and Hollingsworth Co., Wilmington, Del............................................................................... 123 Records relating to the Charles Hillman Ship and Engine Co., Philadelphia, Pa. ........ ........................ 126 Records relating to the Leonard Construction Co., Chicago, 111...................................................................................... 126 Records relating to the Maryland Steel Co., Sparrows Point, Md............................................................................................ 126 Records relating to Moore and Sons, Elizabethport, ::. J........................................................................................................ 127 Records relating to the Moran Brothers Co., Seattle, Mash............................................................................................................ 123 Records relating to the Morgan Iron Corks, Hew York, y................................................ 129 Records relating to the Neafie and Levy Shipyard, Philadelphia, Pa................................................................................ 130 Records relating to the Newport News Shipbuilding and Dry Dock Co., Newport News, Va............................................ 11$ Records relating to the New York Shipbuilding Co., Camden, N. J. .............................................................................. 138 Records of the Superintending Constructor, lj.ll Fifth Avenue, New York, N.Y............................................................... 162 Records relating to the Seattle Construction and Dry Dock Co., Seattle, Wash. ...................................................... 163 Records relating to the William R. Trigg Co., Richmond, Va............................................................................................................. 163 Records relating to the Union Iron Works, San Francisco, Calif...................................................................................................... 163 Records relating to the Wolff and Zvicker Iron Works, Portland, Oreg.................................................... 170 Records relating to the construction of the Dolphin, the Chicago, the Boston, and the Atlanta....................... 170 Miscellaneous records .. ................................................................. 17U Records relating to the International Conference on Safety of life at Sea.................................................................................. 176 Records of the Bureau of Engineering.......................................... 177 General records of the office of the Chief of the Bureau . (.179" Correspondence, reports, andrelated records............................... 179 ' Laboratory tost reports and related records ...... (186 Records relating toweights, performances,tests, repairs, and alterations of ships' machinery ... 183 Ships' plans and related records .................................... .... '190 Records relating tosupplies, equipment, andaccounts . 191 Procurement records ................. 191 .'.llcuor.oe lists of vessels............................................................ 19U ` . j f * i PRODUCED JM - 83 . .......................................................r. : r 'i - . . '- --> [.'---UV---,Uy,'-'-U-:'----J. -.'..0,' ' ./*-. "* ' ` ;- . ' ' >~ -. - - ' '.'T-J - -------,7 , I.i/T.i. .av.iu..-'-. . .-.ft.**.- I ' -f^ - T I -rfi I ,,., ' Records relating to appropriations..................................... Ia.scelIr--r.eous records ..................................... ....................... Miscellaneous records...................,.................................................. Records 01 suborcir.ate units of the office of the Chief of the Bureau ............................................................................................... Records of the General Inspector of Machinery.................... Records of the Division of Logs and Records........................ Records of the Radio Division ....... * .................... P.eccrds of boardsof officers ............... Records of examining-boards of naval engineers, Phila- _ delphia, ?a........................................................................................ accords cf the examining board of naval engineers, Boston Navy Tard ..................................... ........ Records of the board on plans of steam capstans, steam engineering gear, andsteam windlasses....................... Records of the board on tests of liquid fuel for naval purposes, 1902-k ................................................................... Field records ... ..................................... ......... Records relating to the Columbian Iron Works and Drv Dock Co., Baltimore, Md. Records relating to the William Cramp and Sons, Ship building Co., Philadelphia, Pa. . . ............................ Records relating to the Crescent Shipyard, Elizabeth- pert, N. J....................................................................................... . Records relating to the Delaware River Iron Shipbuilding Co., Chester, Pa. ............................................................ .... Records relating to the Gas Engine and Power Co., and to Charles L. Seabury and Co., Consolidated, Morris Heights, N. 1. . ............................ *....................... Records relating to the George Lawley and Son Corp., South Boston, Mass..................................................... .... Records relating to the Maryland Steel Co., Sparrows Point, Md. ... ..................................... ........ Records relating to the Moran Brothers Co., Seattle, Wash.......................................................... Records relating to the Park Brothers Co., Pittsburgh, Pa............................................................................................................. Records relating to the William R. Trigg Co., Richmond, Va............................................................................................................. Records relating to the Union Iron Works, San Francisco, Calif...................................................................................................... Records of boards on changes ........................................................ . Records of the Bureau of Equipment....................................................... .... General records of the office of the Chief of the Bureau Correspondence ............................................................ ....... Records relating to coaling stations and coaling equip ment ................................................................. .................................... Records relating to the Naval Observatory................................. Records relating to communications . .......................................... Records cf shins' electrical appliances and '-.'eights . . Records r-rlatino tc supplies 'md equipment ....... Records of ir.mooters of eouirmer~ -at shin'-ards................... .... fl ;;"*iwv 195 f 'Tsq 195 196 I97 197 198 199 I<. VH*!*.' i \ V -qy t [l 1 200 200 201 202 "ivv*** * 202 iW 203 203 , m:. 211 211 211 c'-vkJ W' 211 213 215 216 3$ 216 M #216 m218 218 218 IKu'* m220 220 221 222 % 222 W 223 Educed j 1 VUl r JM - 83 "i- t`>-j. t t ft? ;*-CN' i. -'-i'd> - . -RRV "' *- Records of the Inspector of Equipment at Koran Brothers Co., Seattle, './ash. ................................................................. Records of the Inspector of Equip-.ent at the Newport News Shipbuilding and Dry Dock Co., Newport News, 7a............................................................................................................ Records of the General Superintendent of Ironclads Records of the office of the General Superintendent of Ironclads ................................ . ................... ........ Records of the office of the General Inspector of Iron clads ............................................................................................ .... . . Records of the Coordinator of Shipbuilding, 1939-U0................... Records of the Bureau of Ships.............................................. ...................... General records of the office of the Chief of the Bureau . 4Records of the Records of the Records of the AEsceras of the ?.e cords of the zriSCCircis of the Appendix: Classification scheme for correspondence concerning ships (entry 105) ....................................................................................... 22U 225 225 226 227 230 . 230; 231 232 232 233 23U <&: V236 239 _jy i i V? i i- rJt'" m >?s V .V'.'.yWi '-1X > 11 ay.M Ir niw<wy -- |iBwujanw PRODUCED JM - 83 cO**** .v wu.VariSiip^<to>j.. p. f "> IKTRODU GTION The Bureau of Ships was established by an act of Congress approved r' June 20, 19li0, which abolished the Bureau of Construction and Repair and the Bureau of Engineering (the latter bureau was the Bureau of Steam Engi neering until its name was changed in 1920) and consolidated their func 0 tions under one bureau, to be known as the Bureau of Ships. Through the Bureau of Construction and-Repair and the Bureau of Engineering, the Bu 7 J reau of Ships also inherited the functions of the Bureau of Constriction, Equipment, and Repairs, which existed from I3ii2 to 1362, and many of the J 1 2 1 functions of the Bureau of Equipment, which existed from 1362 to 1910. The records of the Bureau of Ships in the National Archives include rec ords of these predecessor bureaus. 2 3 The Bureau of Construction, Equipment, and Repairs was established by an act of Congress approved August 31, 131;2, and was responsible for building, equipping, and repairing all naval vessels. This 3ureau was abolished by an act of Congress approved July 5, 1362, and its functions were divided among three newly established bureaus--the Bureau of Construc tion and Repair, the Bureau of Steam Engineering, and the Bureau of Equip > ment and Recruiting (the name of this bureau was changed to the Bureau of Equipment in 1391). The Bureau of Construction and Repair was responsible for building and repairing the hulls of naval vessels; the Bureau of Steam Engineering was responsible for designing, constructing, maintaining, and repairing steam machinery for naval vessels; and the 3ureau of Equipment ' and Recruiting was responsible for equipping naval vessels and for recruit ing and supervising enlisted men. There were thus three bureaus concerned in one way or another with the building and equipping of ships. M CMV V#v .v During the Civil V/ar the work of constructing naval vessels was vig orously prosecuted. Among the important naval developments of the period was the construction of monitors or turreted ironclads. Since neither the Bureau of Construction and Repair nor the 3ureau of Steam Engineering approved of constructing vessels of this type, the office of the General Superintendent of Ironclads was established in New 'fork City to superin tend the building of these vessels and other types of vessels built at private shipyards on the Atlantic coast. The period following the Civil V-ar was one of economy, reaction, and widespread indifference to the needs of the Navy. By 1331 the Navy had declined to such an extent that the Sec retary of the Navy stated in his annual report for that year that the Navy was unable to protect the rights of American citizens and that unless some action was taken on its behalf it would soon dwindle into insignificance, for.gress responded to this statement by providing in the naval appropri ation act of August 5, 1332, for the construction of two new steam cruising vessels of war of the highest attainable speed. Additional new ships for the Navy were authorized by Congress every year from 1332 to 1397, with the exception of the year 1331;, and the "New Navy" came into being during these years. ihe act of August 3, 1^-32, also provided fo: ..val Advisory 3oard, consisting of five naval o; the establishment of a icers and two civilian PRODUCED JM - 83 r----T.." v-n .I :-x *r VK*/** ZKjTJikzOs - X, . .**4-* 4>\^r -^xtr experts, to advise and assist the Secretary in building and arming the two new vessels authorized by the act. The functions of this Board were later widened to include investigation and recommendation concerning the construction of war vessels in general. Although both the 3ureau of Con struction and Repair and the Bureau of Steam Engineering were represented on the Naval Advisory Board, responsibility for the construction of ships remained divided. In 1884 the Secretary of the Navy recommended that the Bureau of Construction and Repair and the Bureau of Steam Engineering be consolidated to form a dingle Bureau of Construction in order to give unity of responsibility and power in the construction of ships and to obviate the necessity for the Naval Advisory Board, which stood between the Secretary of the Navy and the bureaus. Congress did not adopt this recommendation, but by an order of June 25j 1889, the Secretary of the Navy reorganized the duties of some of the Navy Department bureaus, effective July 1, 1889. Considerable changes were made in the duties of the Bureau of Equipment and Recruiting, and its name was changed to the Bureau of Equipment .to reflect its change in duties. The functions of the Bureau of Construc tion and Repair and of the Bureau of Steam Engineering were not materi ally affected by the order. To increase the efficiency of the existing bureau organisation, however, the Secretary's order of June 25, 1839, created the Board on Construction, composed of the chiefs of the Bureaus of Yards and Docks, Ordnance, Equipment and Recruiting, Construction and Repair, and Steam Engineering, to have general supervision over the de signing, constructing, and equipping of new ships for the Navy. The con tinuance of the Naval Advisory Board was made unnecessary by the establish ment of the Board on Construction. Another step toward centralizing responsibility for constructing ships was taken on October 2, 189U> when the Secretary of the Navy issued an order making the Bureau of Construction and Repair responsible for the design, structural strength, and stability of all vessels built for the Navy. All changes in design recommended by other bureaus were required to be submit ted to the Bureau of Construction and Repair, which was made responsible-- unless its recommendations were overruled-by the Secretary of the Navy--for the resultant effect on ships of every change made in construction after the designs were approved. In 1399 the Secretary of the Navy recommended, in the interest of good business organization and economy, that the Bureaus of Construction and Repair, Steam Engineering, and Equipment be consoli' dated into a Bureau of Ships. He stated that all these bureaus were con cerned with the construction and fitting out of vessels, with resulting friction and delays, and pointed out that a contract for a ship was made with one builder and was not given in part to a constructor of hulls, in part to a steam engine manufacturer, and in part to an outfitting firm. The Secretary also pointed out that under the present organization each bureau had its own inspectors at the shipyard where the vessel was being built. The bureaus were not reorganized along the lines suggested by the Secretary until some UO years later, but by an act of Congress approved June 2h, 1910, the Bureau of Equipment was abolished. Its duties were later distributed among other bureaus. The two bureaus chiefly concernedwith the construction of naval vessels, the Bureau of Construction and Repair and the Bureau of Engineering, were continued as separate organize- produced JM-83 il tions until the v.'orld Uar II period. After the outbreak of war in Europe 3v ir. September 1939, it was essential that naval construction should proceed as raoidly and efficiently as possible. Therefore, on September 1U, 1939, a Coordinator of Shipbuilding for the Naval Establishment was appointed to . 5 5 have overall supervision of the shipbuilding program. Finally, an act of Congress approved June 20, 19h0, abolished the Bureau of Construction and Repair and the Bureau of Engineering, and established the Bureau of Ships, with responsibility for the design, building, equipping, maintenance, re- pair, and salvage of naval vessels and their machinery and equipment. Thus a single bureau--established in I3!i2, divided into three bureaus in 1362, and reduced to two in 1910--was reconstituted a single bureau in 19ii0. . * . r < !` j- The records described in this inventory are the records of the Bureau of Construction, Equipment, and Repairs, the Bureau of Construction and Repair, the Bureau of Engineering, the Bureau of Equipment, the General Superintendent of Ironclads, the Coordinator of Shipbuilding, and the Bureau of Ships that, as of August 1, I960, were in the National Archives. The;/ are designated as Record Group 19, Records of the Bureau of Ships, and amount to 19,271 cubic feet, including $1$ cubic feet of still pictures. . A .= * :r M The correspondence of the bureaus whose records are in Record Group 19 was generally filed according to the recordkeeping systems prescribed by the Navy Department. Until about 1835 original incoming communications were bound in volumes of letters received, generally by class of correspond- ent .(such as the Secretary of the Navy, officers, and commandants of navy yards) and thereunder chronologically; communications sent were copied in letters sent books, also by class of correspondent, and thereunder chron ologically. Many of these volumes contain indexes to or registers of the correspondence. Beginning about 1385 correspondence volumes were generally discontinued, and the correspondence v.Tas filed numerically in unbound form, letters received and copies of replies were filed together and indexed on cards. It was frequently the practice to file later correspondence on a given subject under the same number as earlier correspondence on the same subject and to number the documents serially under the main number. Many of the main numbers therefore have a subject significance. This system was followed, with a few exceptions, until about 1923. The Bureau of Steam Engineering filed letters received and copies of replies together numerically in bound volumes from 1885 to 1337, but from 1383 to 1910 it used the earlier system of filing letters received and letters sent in separate series of bound volumes, maintaining within the volumes a numer ical arrangement. In 1910 the Bureau of Steam Engineering resumed the practice of filing incoming and outgoing communications together. The Bureau of Construction and Repair, which adopted the system of filing in coming and outgoing communications together in 1337, maintained separate series relating to individual vessels and in 1915 adopted a special clas sification scheme, composed of ships' symbols and subject numbers, for . correspondence relating to ships. In 1923 and in 1925 the Bureau of En gineering and the Bureau of Construction and Repair, respectively, began oo use the Navy Filing Manual system, and the Bureau of Ships continued PRODUCED 3 JM - 83 ;. - r to use it. The Navy Filing Manual classification scheme combines alpha betical symbols with numbers to indicate subjects and classes of corre spondents. The chiefs of the Bureau of Ships and its predecessors are listed below. The dates given in the first list are the dates of appointment; those given in the other lists are the dates of service. Bureau of Construction, Equipment? and Repairs Capt. David Connor Cant. 3everly Kennon Capt. Charles Morris Capt. Charles W. Skinner Capt. William B. Shubrick Commodore John Lenthall Sept. 1, 181+2 Mar. 2, 181+3 Apr. 10, 18J+U June 1, 181+7 Mar. 1, 1852 Nov. 18, 1853 Bureau of Construction and Repair Commodore John Lenthall Commodore Isaiah Hanscom Commodore John W. Easby Commodore Theodore D. Wilson Rear Adm. Philip Hichborn Rear Aon. Francis T. Bowles Rear Adm. Washington L. Capps Rear Adm. Richard M. Watt Rear Adm. David W. Taylor Rear Adm. John D; Beuret Rear Adm. George H. Rock Rear Adm. Emory S. Land Rear Adm. William G. DuBose Rear Adm. Alexander H. Van Keuren Apr. 23, 1863-Jan. 22, 1871 Jan. 23, 1871-Apr. 27, 1877 Apr. 28, 1877-Dec. 13, 1881 Mar. 3, 1882-July 7, 1893 July 23, 1893-Mar. U, 1901 Mar. 5, 1901-0ct. 31, 1903 Oct. 31, 1903-Oct. 1, 1910 Oct. 2, 1910-Dec. 12, 1911; Dec. Hi, 1911i-July 1, 1922 July 2, 1922-Nov. 20, 1929 Nov. 20, 1929-Sept. 30, 1932 Mar. 15, 1933-Mar. 15, 1937 Mar. 16, 1937-Sept. 16, 1939 Sept, , 18, 1939-June 20, 19l|0 :.e. Co He Re Gc Cc Cc Cc Cc Re ..c ..c r:e Re V: V; R( Vi IV R' E< Bureau of Engineering Commodore Benjamin F. Isherwood Capt. James W. King Capt. William W. W. Wood Commodore William H. Shock Commodore Charles H. Loring Rear Adm. George W. Melville Rear Adm. Charles W. Rae Rear Adm. John K. Barton Rear Adm. Hutch I. Cone Rear Adm. Robert S. Griffin Rear Adm. John K. Robison Rear Adm. John Halligan July 25, 1862-Mar. 15, 1869 Mar. 15, 1869-Mar. 20, 1873 Mar. 20, 1873-Mar. 3, 1877 Mar. 3, 1877-June 15, 1883 Jan. 1, l8Sli-July 8, 1887 Aug. 9, 1837-Aug. 9, 1393 Aug. 9, 1893-Hay 13, 1903 June 11, 1908-Dec. 22, 1908 May 21, 1909-May 18, 1913 May 18, 1913-Sept. 22, 1921 Oct. 1, 1921-Oct. 29, 1925 Oct. 29, 1925-Sept. 2l+, 1928 produced; JM-83 A ? E. Yarr.ell Sent. 21, 1923-May 29, 1931 4 M. Robinson May 29, 1931-Hay 29, 1935 * Z 01*> ST1 May 29, 1933-Sept. 13, 1939 in M. ?. coinson Sept. 13, 1939-June 20, 19U0 Bureau o: Ecuiorcent Roar Adr., Andrew H. Poore -V-a--i- c-,-+v> Rear Ad". 'lelarcthcn Srdth Rear Adr. R'illiar: Reynolds :or bert R'. Shufeldt Corr.odoTe Earl English Cornedore R infield S. Schley Corr.occre George Dewey Comcdore French E. Chadwick Rear Adr. E-oyal 3, Bradford ..va -9errs A# Ccrrrerse Rear Adr. Herrr li. Marr.ey Rear Adr. R'illiar. 5., Cowles July 17, 1862-June 3, 1363 June li, 1363-Sept. 8, 1866 Sept. 17, 1366-July 17, 1870 July 18, 1570-Jan. 31, 1875 Feb. 1, 1375-Eov. 19, 1878 Nov. 20, 1373-Seot. 5, 183U Sept. 6, 1381*-July 31, 1889 Aug. 1, 1339-June 30, 1393 July 1, 1393-Sept. 6, 1897 Sept. 7, 1397-Oct. 20, 1903 Oct. 21, 1903-Mar. 11*, 190U Mar. 15, 1901;-Jan. 21, 1906 Jan. 22, 190o-Jan. 20, 1910 Bureau of Shins Rear Adn. Samel M. Robinson Rear Adm. Alexander H. Van Keuren Vice Adn. Edward L. Cochrane Vice Adn. Earle "#v. Hills Rear Aon. David H. Clark Rear Adn. Kor.er N. 'Wallin Rear Adm. Wilson B. Leggett, Jr. Rear Aon. Albert G. Minna Rear Adm. Ralph K. Janes June 20, 19l*0-Jan. 31, 19U2 Feb. 6, 191*2-Nov. 22, 19i*2 Nov. 23, 19U2-Nov. 1, 191*6 Nov. 1, 19h6-Jan. 31, 19U9 Feb. 1, 19U9-Feb.1, 1951 Feb. 1, 1951-July 31, 1953 Aug. 1, 1953-Apr. 29, 1955 Apr. 29, 1955-Apr. 29, 1959 Apr. 29, 1959-(scheduled for l*-year term) * .'* . -ja .riff *3*1 r=A: bivSr > ? - * ` .1= !" k1*i PljODUcED JM.83 RECORDS OF THE BUREAU OF SHIPS eights o: BUREAU OF CONSTRUCT IQU, EQUIPMENT, AND REPAIRS Er.e Bureau, of Construction, Equipment, and Repairs was administered as cvo bureaus, the "Bureau of Construction and Repairs" and the "Bureau _f Zcuio.uents," under a single chief. The Bureau of Construction and Re S.yIr pairs" was responsible for the building and repairing of all naval vessels, for the materials used therein, for labor employed thereon, and for al1 contracts, accounts, and returns relating thereto. The Bureau of Equip ments was responsible for all "equipment," including sails, anchors, ca 'JJt i bles, cordage, rigging, stoves and cooking utensils, furniture, lights, rf and signals, and for labor, contracts, accounts, and returns relating thereto. In April 131x5 vessels in navy yards, either in ordinary (not in comission) cr under repair, were placed under the jurisdiction of the Bureau of Construction, Equipment, and Repairs. The period follow ing the establishment of this Bureau was one of transition from sailing ships to steamships, and the principal work of the Bureau was the con struction of a steam fleet of naval vessels. The records of the Bureau of Construction, Equipment, and Repairs now in the Rational Archives are very fragmentary. Most of them relate to supplies and accounts. There are also a few items of correspondence and a few miscellaneous items. A few of the records antedate the estab lishment of the Bureau in 131x2. After the Bureau of Construction, Equip ment, and Repairs was abolished in 1862, some series of records were con tinued by other bureaus, particularly the Bureau of Construction and Repair These series are described with the records of the later bureaus. Several volumes of records of the Bureau of Construction, Equipment, and Repairs are among the Naval Records Collection of the Office of Naval Records and Li brary (Record Group 1;5) in the National Archives. LETTERS RECEIVED AND CORRESPONDENCE REGISTERS LETTERS RECEIVED FROM THE BOSTON NAVY YARD. Sept.-Dec. 1861. 1 vol. 2 in. 1 Letters and a few telegrams received from the commandant and other of ficials of the Boston Navy Yard. Arranged chronologically. There is a register in the volume, also arranged chronologically, giving subject of correspondence. ABSTRACTS 0? LETTERS RECEIVED AND SENT. Jan. 181x8-Jan. 181x9. 1 vol. 1/2 in. 2 This volume shows name and address of writer or addressee, and date and brief of letter received or sent. The correspondence is chiefly with naval officers and navy agents. Arranged chronologically. 3 REGISTER C? LETTERS RECEIVED. Sept. I31x2-Dec. lSlxlx. 1 vol. 1 in. 3 Shews date letter was received; file number of letter; name and ship, station, cr residence of writer; and date and subject of letter. Arranged alphabeuically by initial letter of 'name of writer and thereunder numeri- PRODUCED JM - 83 cally. The correspondence to which this register refers has not been found. REGISTER of LETTERS RECEIVED. July 131*6-July 181*7. 1 vol. 1 in. i* Shows date letter was received and date it was written, name of writer, and subject of letter. Arranged alphabetically by initial letter of writ er's name. The correspondence to which this register refers has not been found. RECORDS RELATUM TO SUPPLIES AND ACCOUNTS RETURNS OF REPAIRS TO VESSELS. 1820-1*9. 1 vol. 2 in. 5 This volume contains accounts of repairs to various vessels, giving such information as dates of repairs, descriptions of repairs, made, and accounts of labor and materials expended. Many of the later accounts are copies of returns sent to the Chief of the Bureau of Construction, Equip ment, and Repairs by naval constructors and commanding officers at navy yards. The earlier accounts do not indicate by whom they were prepared. Arranged by name of vessel, with an index to names of vessels in the front of the volume. RECORD OF STORES AT NAVY YARDS. 1821-21*. 2 vols. 1* in. 6 Contains quarterly lists of iron, cordage, anchors, canvas, cannon, shot, and miscellaneous supplies and stores on hand at various navy yards, showing the kind and quantity of these materials. Arranged by name of navy yard and thereunder by kind of supplies. The second volume of this series is in bad condition, and it is impossible to ascertain its inclu sive dates. These records antedate the establishment of Navy Department bureaus and may be records of the Office of the Secretary of the Navy or of the Board of Navy Commissioners. RECORD OF THE COST OF BUILDING AND REPAIRING VESSELS. 1826-62. 1 vol. 1 in. 7 Shows name of vessel and thereunder whether it was being built or re paired, date, navy yard at which vessel was located, total cost of work, and costs to the Bureau of Ordnance and Hydrography, the Bureau of pro visions and Clothing, and the Bureau of Construction, Equipment, and Re pairs. Arranged by name of vessel. This volume was probably compiled after 181*2 since there were no Navy Department bureaus before 181*2. INVENTORIES OF STORES AT NAVY YARDS. 13233 181*2-1*1*. I* vols. 2 in. 8 Inventories of stores at the Gosport Navy Yard (Norfolk, Va.), 1828 and 131*1*., the Portsmouth Navy Yard, 181*2, and the Brooklyn Navy Yard, 181*3, showing items, quantities, and cost. Arranged by name of navy yard (2 volumes for Gosport and 1 volume each for Portsmouth and Brooklyn) and within the volumes sometimes by type of stores, sometimes by name of de partment of the navy yard (such as carpenter's department), and sometimes by name of vessel or class of vessels at the yard. 'SMORANDA OF STORES. 131*2. 1 vol. Less than l/l* in. This volume bears the following title or. its outside cover produced ''er.crar.da of Stores Sent o Foreign Stations Since the Organization of i the Pure an of Consmrnct. quipt. and Repairs in September I8b2." It coni tains a few loose sheets howing lists of stores, with quantities and zrices, received fror. ce air. contractors or for certain ships, lists of stores due on contracts. r.d lists of stores recommended for purchase. C? STORES RECEIVED AND EXPENDED ON POTOMAC. .O # " -- I 1 I --' -i 18U7. 1 vol. 1/2 in. 10 Shows type of stores or ship's department (such as boatswain's stores', master's department), specific items, and quantities of each-on hand, re ceived, and expended. Arranged by type of stores or name of ship's de- oartment and thereunder chronologically. RECOSE OF REQUISITIONS FOR FUNDS. l8l;2-50. 1 vol. l/2 in. 11 lists requisitions for funds drawn on the Secretary of the Navy by the Bureau of Construction, Equipment, and Repairs. Shown are date and number of requisition, name and station of navy agent or other official submitting it, and amount. Arranged chronologically. STATEMENT OF REQUISITIONS MADE ON THE GOSPORT NAVY YARD, NORFOLK, VA. July-Sept. I8U3. 1 vol. Less than l/U in. 12 Gives amounts and kinds of equipment and material pertaining to the Bu reau of Construction, Equipment, and Repairs that were requisitioned from the storekeeper at the Gosport Navy Yard for various vessels, the navy yard, the naval hospital, and other purposes during the quarter ending September 30, I3u3. Arranged by name of vessel or by subject (such as naval hospitals or repairs in general) and thereunder chronologically. REGISTER OF ARTICLES CONTRACTED FOR. I8b3. 1 vol. 1 in. 13 Shows name of contractor, date of contract, date of expiration of con tract, articles and quantities contracted for, and, for some classes of articles, navy yard to which they were to be delivered and, for others, names of bidders, navy yards concerned, and amount of bids. Arranged nu merically by class of article. v ` ."34 w^wuswatw, ^i.ra,waa6aMaiiiiiwaiass;r:j.aiia^^ REPORTS ON COST OF REPAIRING THE CONSTITUTION. l8U3-hiw 1 vol. 1/2 in. lb Reports of boat builders, painters, sailmakers, caulkers, carpenters, joiners, and gun-carriage makers giving dates of repairs, number of days worked, repair work done, and cost'. Most of the reports show that these repairs were made at the Norfolk Navy Yard. Arranged by type of report. CQMPIIATIONS C? DATA RELATING TO NAVAL VESSELS. 13U3-UU. 1 vol. 1 in. 15 This volume contains tables relating to weights, costs, and dimensions of anchors, chain cables, and water tanks for the various classes of na val vessels, as established by the Board of Navy Commissioners; schedules c-f plate iron required to build water tanks; statements of costs and re pairs of vessels; tables shewing number and size of powder and powder `arks allowed to each class of vessel; and a table showing the cost of sails. Arranged by tyoe of material. . produced 9 JM - 83 Ir*.-v. i I 1 > 'b?, * Y+jC-' 7; . *>-?. , : '. v-V. /_ ...-. REPORTS OF RECEIPTS AND EXPENDITURvES OF STORES ON THE CUMBERLAND. 18L3-U5. 1 vol. 2 in. 16 Monthly reports showing stores and amounts of each on hand at the begin ning of each month, those received during the month, total on hand and re ceived, and amounts expended during the month. Arranged by name of ship's department and thereunder chronologically, with an index to the ship's de partments in the front of the volume. Inserted loosely in the front of the volume are quarterly reports of receipts and expenditures of stores of the gunner's, carpenter's, and sailmaker's departments for 15U3. REPORTS OF RECEIPTS AND EXPENDITURES OF STORES ON THE SLOOP OF WAR ST. LOUIS. Mar. l8U3-Sept. 18U3; 1832. 2 vols. 2 in. 17 Monthly reports showing stores and amounts of each received, place from which received, amounts expended each month, and amounts on hand at begin ning cf each month. Arranged by name of ship's department and thereunder chronologically. Dates are seldom shown in the second volume; those dates shewn are in 1832. INVENTORY OF PROPERTY ON HAND AT THE GOSFORT NAVY YARD, NORFOLK, VA. Dec. 31, lSidi. 1 vol. 1/h in. 18 Shows amount and value of all public property under the jurisdiction of the Bureau of Construction, Equipment, and Repairs at the Gosport Navy Yard. The inventory of timber is given first, then the inventories for the various departments (such as sailmaker's, ship joiner's, carpenter's), and finally an inventory of articles on hand. Within these inventories the entries are arranged by type of property, name of vessel, or appro priate title. On the last page of the volume there is a recapitulation of values of property listed in the inventories and the total property value for the navy yard. RECORD OF STORES RECEIVED AND EXPENDED ON THE ERIE. Oct. 1881;-June 18U8. 1 vol. 2 in. 19 Contains an itemized record of stores received, expended, and remain ing each month for the boatswain's, carpenter's, gunner's, sailmaker's, and master's departments of the Erie. Arranged by name of department and thereunder chronologically by the following periods: October lShii- August 18U3, August l8U3-March 13U6, and March l3U6-June 18U8. TABLES OF ALLOWANCES OF EQUIPMENTS, OUTFITS, AND STORES FOR NAVAL VES SELS. 181>U; 183U- 11 vols. 1 ft. 20 These printed volumes (U volumes for 18UU and 7 volumes for 183H) show ships' departments, complements cf officers and crew, classes of vessels, and articles and quantity cf each allowed for each department of each class of vessel. Arranged by year and thereunder by name of department, with tables of contents in the volumes. RECORD OF THE VALUE CF STORES RECEIVED AND EXPENDED AT NAVY YARDS. . Jan. l8hii-June 1836. 1 vol. 1 in. 21 Consists of reports showing name cf navy yard, value of stores on hand on the first of each month, value of stores received and expended daring month, and value of stores or. hand cn the first o month. Arranged chrcr.clc'ioally ?r.d ..ereur.ier by name cf r.a 10 JM-S3 :Z?S~S Cr -u"^-Cp--wJ.rlo /f.::.r!-r. Tw7`.*A,pr^.,>.?.ri.7bTliUlrru^,oc: r**v wPn.r`-r--7-c-- Till COLUMBUS. ys Aor.-Sept. 1%5. 1 vol. 1 in. 22 Monthly reports showing stores and amounts of each on hand at begin" --_-- -f nonth, those received during month, total received and total on hand, and total amount expended during month., Arranged by name of ship's oeoarbrent and thereunder chronologically. I ::-7Qo-3 OF RECEIPTS AMD EMPEIIDITUESS OF STORES w 'Nov. 16U5-KOV. 18U7. 1 vol. 1 in. 23 8 Monthly reports showing stores and amounts of each on hand at beginning of month, those received during month and place iron which received, ar.d total amount expended during month. Arranged by name of ship's depart ment and thereunder chronologically. LEE'S?. ACCOUNTS MJTH NEWSPAPERS. Jan. 1856-May 1353. 1 vol. 1 in. 2k This volume shows name of newspaper; amounts expended, with dates and purposes of expenditures; amounts received under appropriation; and bal ances. Arranged by name of newspaper, with an index arranged alphabeti cally by initial letter of name of newspaper. REPORTS OF RECEIPTS AND EXPENDITURES OF STORES OR TIE FRIGATE POTOMAC. Feb. 1356-Aug. 1357- 1 vol. 1/2 in. 25 Monthly reports showing stores and amounts of each on hand at beginning of month, those received during month, and the total amount expended during month. Arranged by name of ship's department and thereunder chronologi cally. REPORT OF EXPENSES NECESSARY TO REPAIR AND EQUIP THE SLOOP VINCENNES. Apr. 1357- 1 vol. . 1/5 in. 26 A report of the officers appointed by the commandant of the New York Navy Yard to survey the outfit, stores, and condition of the Vincennes and to prepare an estimate of the cost of equipping the vessel for serv ice. The report is in two parts: data on the condition of the vessel, its outfit, and stores; and a detailed estimate of the probable cost to fit the vessel for service. Both parts of the report are arranged by name of ship's department. ** CONTRACTS. Apr. 1356-Oct. 181|7; July 1859-Aug. 1352. 2 vols. 5 in. 3 27 Contracts for the construction of vessels and for materials, supplies, 4 and equipment showing names of contracting parties and the date and terms I of contract, with certifications of sureties as to the contractor's abil i ity to fulfill the contract. Arranged chronologically. The volumes con pi i tain indexes showing name of contractor, articles contracted for, date of contract, date of its expiration, and page number on which contract appears. j A O'-.tr>n--> OF STORES ON TIE VINCENNES. 1359-52. 1 vol. l/2 in. 23 This volume shows quantity of the various kinds of stores that were re ceived and expended during each quarter, total quantity received, and aggregate costs for each year. The amount of stores on hand and the ^ 'f & li: M * S&t U .3* 11 PRODUCED JM - 83 zr.zunt of those returned at the close of 1852 are also given. Arranged bv r.ar.e of ship's department and thereunder by kind of stores. There is a" subject index in the volume. RFCXD 07 TIZ COST OF IA30R AND REPAIRS FOR VESSELS. Apr. I81i9-June 1355. 1 vol. 2 in. 29 Shews dates of repairs, names of persons employed, and, under headings such as "Pumps for Constellation," "Powder Tanks," "Repairs of Carbines," amounts in dollars and cents or in other figures which probably indicate hours of work. The volume is not further identified. Arranged chrono logically. X2770ICZS AND 3IHS OF LADING FOR COAL. 1851-52. 1 vol. 3 in. 30 Invoices for coal showing by whom and to whom it was shipped, name of vessel on which it was shipped, and quantity and type of coal shipped. Accompanying the invoices are bills of lading for the coal's transporta tion. Arranged chronologically. STATZIZHTS OF EXPENDITURES FOR CONSTRUCTION AND EQUIPMENT OF VESSELS. 1551-53. 1 vol. 1 in. 31 Monthly statements of expenditures at navy yards showing name of navy yard, name of vessel, dates of expenditures, and amounts spent on each vessel for construction and for equipment. Arranged by name of navy yard. SCALE OF OFFERS TO FURNISH SUPPLIES AT NAVI YARDS. 1851-53.' 1 vol. 1 in. 32 A record of offers to furnish supplies for the fiscal years ending June 30,- 1851; June 30, 1852; and June 30, 1853, showing name of navy yard, names of persons making offers, class of supplies offered and cost, remarks, and offers accepted. Arranged by fiscal year and thereunder by name of navy yard. CONTRACTS AND SPECIFICATIONS FOR STEAM MACHINERY. Sept. 1853-Kay 1862. 2 vols. it in. 33 Contracts, showing nanes of contracting parties and terms of the con tract, and specifications for steam machinery to be furnished on contract describing in detail the parts to be furnished. Arranged chronologically, with indexes in the volumes. 3hINVOICES OF STORES SHIPPED TO FOREIGN PORTS. 1853-62. 1 vol. 2 in. Shew by whom and to whom stores were shipped, name of vessel in which they were shipped, articles and quantity shipped, and their value. Some bills of lading accompan3r the -invoices. Arranged chronologically. In the front of the volume is a list showing date of invoice, place from which stores were shipped, name of vessel in which they were shipped, place to which they were shipped, and page number on which invoice appears. IETTERS RECEIVED BY THE BOARD FOR THE REVISION OF THE ALLOT,VANCE BOOK. Mar.-Sept. 135L. 1 vol. 1 in. 35 This volume contains letters, with enclosures, received from naval of ficers in response to inquiries from Commodore Charles s. McCauley, who was 12 PRODUCED l-TTT --' ' '-c-r.ior officer of the board for the revision of the allowance vessels by the Secretary of the Navy. The correspondence --ccrc-.er.iations for the deletion, addition, and revision of the .--.as, r.d sizes of equipment. Arranged numerically by file numder.es. The volume includes a register, arranged numeri- ane of correspondent and subject of correspondence. : IT STORES REIVED AND EXPEIffiED OK THE _F_A_L_M__O_U__T_H. Dec. 135L- l?55. 1 vol. 1 in,. 36 aaoe, stores received, quantities and costs, and navy yard from were received; and stores expended, dates they were expended, ilties and costs. Arranged chronologically under receipts and ires. RECEIPT AKD EXPENDITURE OF STORES ON [HE STEAM SLOOP 1359-62. 1 vol. 1 in. i-i-c of stores, ship'ss departments., amounts of stores expended :.er, total amount expended during year, amounts of stores re;h cuarter, and total amount received during year. Arranged by tip' s department, thereunder by type of stores, and thereunder T RCR MATERIALS. 1360-61. 1 vol. 2 in. 38 date, names of contracting parties, and terms oi contract. Follow- h contract are schedules of materials to be delivered under the con- Arrar.ged 'onologically. TS AID SPECIFICATIONS FOR SCREVJ GUl'IBOAT MACHINERY. July 1861. 1. 1 in. 39 racts for machinery to propel gunboats by fixed screw propeller, date and place of contract, names of contracting parties, and terms ract; and specifications stating dimensions, kinds of materials to , and details of construction. Arranged chronologically, with an o names of contractors. IS AND SPECIFICATIONS FOE SCREW SLOOP MACHINERY. Sept.-Dec. 1861. 1. 1 in. ho races for machinery to propel steam sloops by screw propeller, date and place of contract; names of contracting parties, and terms ract; and specifications stating dimensions, kinds of materials to > and details of construction. Arranged chronologically, with an o names of contractors and vessels. MISCELLANEOUS FECORDS T-'IS OF A FOARD OF OFFICERS RELATING TO AN EXPLORING EXPEDITION. -July 1337. 1 vol. l/h in. Li card of five naval officers was appointed by the Secretary of the .`me 3, 1337, to make recommendations as to the adequacy of the ir.d Consort and the schooner Pilot for service in a survey- '-'coloring expedition and to nuke recommendations as to the number ; the- number and description of vessels necessary for the expe- 13 PRODUCED JM - 83 -> K dition. The expedition was to explore unknown or little known regions in the ocean and seas of the Southern Hemisphere, particularly those regions near the South Pole and parts of the Pacific north of the Equator. These proceedings show the activities and findings of the board and include a copy of the report made to the Secretary of the Navy, dated July 13, 1837, and copies of a few letters sent and received by the board. Arranged chronologically. KECELIANEOUS RECORD BOOK. ca. 1839-1*7. 1 vol. 1 in. 1*2_ Contains questions and answers concerning the operation of Stevens1 cutoff valve, 181*7; data regarding expenses of certain ships, compiled from expense books of the ships and arranged under name of ship, with notations regarding dates of construction (sane of these ships were con structed in the early 1820's); and descriptions of the building of ships in France and England. Unarranged. REGISTER OF REPORTS OF NEW INVENTIONS. Jan. l81*6-Dec. 1850. 1 vol. 1 in. h3 Shows date of report, date received, subject, by shorn made, and place where it was examined. Arranged chronologically. MEMGRAHuA. REGARDING THE ARRIVAL, DEPARTURE, EQUIPPING, AND DISPOSITION OF 7ESSEIS. 181*7-50. 1 vol. 1/2 in. hh This volume shows date, name of vessel and notations regarding pur chase and change of name, service for which vessel should be prepared, arrivals, departures, and sale or other disposition. Entries are alpha betical by initial letter of name of vessel. PROCEEDINGS OF A BOARD OF OFFICERS TO PREPARE A SXSTEM OF WATCH, QUARTER, AND STATION BILLS. May 1856-Apr. 1858. 1 vol. 1 in. 1*5 This board, consisting of three naval officers, was established for the purpose of preparing a system of watch, quarter, and station bills adapted to the various classes of vessels in the Navy and to examine the signal sysrtem then in use in the Navy. These proceedings consist of a record of meetings, with some related correspondence, including copies of the Secretary of the Navy's letter of May 7, 1856, establish ing the board and copies of his letters of April 1, 1858, to the three board members, dissolving the board. "CRUISE 0? THE DASHING WAVE.1' i860. 1 vol. 1/2 in. 1*6 An account of the voyage of the Dashing Wave from Boston to San Fran cisco by Philip Hichborn who served as carpenter on the ship, containing information on event's, personnel, weather, and the bill of fare. In the front of the volume are photographs of a ship, presumably the Dashing Wave, and of a young man, presumably Kichbom. The Dashing Wave was not a naval vessel and Hichborn was not in the Navy at this time. This rec ord is a copy of a journal kept on shipboard; there is no indication as to when it was sent to the Navy Department. t-rSEy** . fa*ci!*I m*. PRODUCED JM - 83 'r+ *4 -T-VC* ^>~i -- ,.v * ' " '^y**-** 4 * VI paters relating tc espionage. 1S61. 1/2 in. 1^7 letter* addressed to President Lincoln, offering to procure, for ; >.-',j, a copy of the plan of sons Sardinian armed frigates being built Toulon, France, and, for 53,000, a copy of the plan of French armed 37, '-i~ates scheduled to be built at the sane place. The letter has as an enclosure a tabular statement on the French fleet as of 1853, listing the various vessels by type. r <*: :M 'lAIJ TC TAF7TRE OR DESTROY THE XERRIHAC. 1-362. l/U in. US A letter, dated March 16, 1362, from Dr. Benjamin Vallentin describing his plan to capture or destroy this Confederate ironclad. The letter was forwarded, with an endorsement by an unknown person, to Brig. Gen. VI. S. dcsecrans, U. 5. Army, who wrote a letter of transmittal forwarding it to Commodore Joseph Smith, Chief of the Bureau of Yards and Docks. . RECORDS OF THE BUREAU OF CONSTRUCTION AND REPAIR The Bureau of Construction and Repair 'was responsible for designing, building, fitting, and repairing hulls of naval vessels, spars, boats, capstans, windlasses, steering gear, ventilating apparatus, tanks, bal last, casks, blocks, and ships' furniture; and for lumber, plates, and tools for sea stores ox ail kinds used by it in building vessels. It also had control of ail vessels in ordinary (not in commission) and under repair and of the mooring and docking of vessels. The officers on duty with the Bureau constituted the Construction Corps of the Navy. In Oc tober l39ii the Secretary of the Navy issued an order centralising in the Bureau of Construction and Repair the responsibility for the design, structural strength, and stability of all vessels built for the Navy. Thereafter other bureaus were not authorized, during the construction of a ship, to make changes in designs under their jurisdiction--changes in machinery designs by the Bureau of Steam Engineering, for example--unless the changes were approved by the Bureau of Construction and Repair. When "he Bureau of Equipment was abolished in 1910 the Bureau of Construction nr.d Repair was given the following additional functions formerly assigned to the Bureau of Equipment: to manufacture anchors and cables; to supply and fit rope, cordage, and galley equipment; and, in conjunction with the Bureau of Steam Engineering, to install voice tubes, conduits, and means of mechanical signaling aboard naval vessels. From time to time additional duties necessitated by naval expansion sr.d technical developments were assigned to the Bureau of Construction and Repair. These included, as of the World War I period, responsibility, after consultation with the Bureau of Ordnance, for the installation of armor and permanent fixtures of armament aboard naval vessels; and the control of certain shore establishments, including repair bases for sub marines and aircraft. During World War I the Bureau functioned through -be following divisions: Aircraft, Contract, Design, Maintenance, Pro duction, Shore Establishments, and Supply. At the time the Bureau was abolished in 19U0 io was also responsible for the design, development, and procurement of materials and appliances for defense against gas (ex cept as specifically assigned to other bureaus); for diving gear and ex- cerinenoal diving 'units, resciratory protective devices, paravanes, and PRODUCED minesweeping gear; for the upkeep an: r.erscror -avid W. Taylor yodel Basin at Carderock, Md.; arc. ; : --"-te mreau of Engineer- for 4-ho n-'keen and operand:r. :: " oe "-anerra_= --a'coratory at the New York Navy Yard. The Bureau of Construction and ?..erarr narr. canned an extensive field organization for supervising cmecrrro r cr rf os-s.l vessels at private shipyards and for inspection purpose;. .-.i s: or. as a contract for a naval vessel was signed there were zpptlooec, an connection with the building of the vessel, a super in rending :xrr;nr from the Bureau of Construction and Repair, an inspector of .-machinery frcr. the Bureau of Engineering, an inspector of ecudpnsr.c iron one R-ureau of Equipment, and an inspector of ordnance from the Buman :f Ir-dr.sroe. These officials were usually stationed at the coneracerr!= verbs. The main duty of the superintending constructor was tc see mac the shir was built according to* the contract. Inspectors of material, -order ohe jurisdiction of the Bureau of Construction and Repair, were sn-acimed at manufacturing firms suodlying the building contractor with racarlals or see that the mate rials furnished met the specifications. Before Ifl? the Bureau's in spection service included two main, irspeccron dhsoricts, the .Eastern Dis trict and the Western District, covering Indus mial territory of the United States in the East and Middle West. Ins-pec e dag officers were sta tioned at industrial centers within these o.o.sorico-3. In 1919 the geo graphical limits of inspection ddaordcce ver-e changed and their number was increased. The entire territory cf the Trdc-ed States was divided into inspection districts, seven for rrdscellareous materials and eight for timber and lumber. f f F i ! r i. f ? v R H to- Frequently, in the course of constmccdon cf a naval vessel, changes in the details of design were made because cf ce chordcal advances after the signing of the contract or a change of policy or. the part of the Navy Department or for other reasons. Such changes were proposed by the Bu- reau of Construction and Repair, the superincerearg constructor, one of the other inspectors, or the contractors. If ohe esc.ir.ated cost of the change was not more than $500, it was wdchrn the prevince of the bureaus to decide the question; if the amount was larger than $500, the matter was referred to the Secretary of ohe Navy. _n order to determine the exact amounts of increased or decreased romp-e merrier to which contractors were entitled on account of authorized changes, the Navy Department in 1888 provided for the establishment of scares cc dec emice the cost of changes on naval vessels. These boards were called "boards on changes" and were later designated "boards cr. hull charges.'' The boards were under the jurisdiction of the Bureau of I or;crcr cion and Repair. Each board consisted of three naval cor.scrucerrs. The senior .member was the same for all such boards at the various eripyarrs dr. a given area; the second member was usually the senior assorcaoo sc che shipyard in ques tion; and the third member was detailed free, a nearby r.avy yard or pri vate shipyard. The boards net. in cr.e cficce cf ore s-perintending con structor. When a board's report had beer approver by che Bureau (if the change in cost was not more than Soil/ -h tre Navy department (if the change in cost was greater than 25-1 the raie =.: aerclec and the legal right of the contractor to additional c: nr era so r :r or. che amount specified I l t t- I } I lew ? Id ITS _ed established or, if the cost was decreased, the legal right of the ;rr_-.erst to deduct the amount specified was established. The records of the Bureau of Construction and Repair in the National 1 r rr.ives nciude the correspondence of the office of the Chief of the Bu---.u; clar.3 of ships and shore stations; technical and miscellaneous recr-^s relating to ships; records relating to litigation involving ships; records of a few subordinate units of the office of the Chief of the Bu reau; records relating to supplies, equipment, and accounts; correspond ence of superintending constructors at private shipyards, records of boards on changes, and other field records; records relating to the In ternational Conference on Safety of Life at Sea; and miscellaneous items. Cone series of records were begun by the Bureau of Construction, Equip ment, and Repairs and were continued by the Bureau of Construction and Repair; they therefore antedate the establishment of the latter Bureau. Several series of records that were begun by the Bureau of Construction and Repair were continued by the Bureau of Ships; most of these series .are described with the records of the Bureau of Ships. Records of the Bureau cf Construction and Repair relating to aviation, 1917-25, are among the records of the 3ureau of Aeronautics (Record Group 72); and a register cf contracts, 1365-76, of the Bureau of Construction and Repair is among the Naval P.ecords Collection of the Office of Naval Records and lio: (Record Group L5). GENERAL RECORDS 0? THE OFFICE OF THE CHIEF OF THE BUREAU C errs spondence and Reports, 1350-S6 LETTERS SENT TO THE SECRETARY OF THE NAVY. Aug. 1850-Sept. 1867. 1 vol. 2 in. . U9 Copies of letters sent to the Secretary of the Navy containing infor mation concerning vessels in service, construction and repairs to ves sels, timber and other materials for vessels, personnel, funds for the Bureau, and other matters relating to activities and functions of the Bureau. Arranged chronologically. The volume includes a register, ar ranged chronologically, giving subject of correspondence. LITERS SENT TO THE SECRETARY OF THE NAVY. Feb. 1862-Aug. 1877. 3 vols. 3 in. 50 Press copies of letters sent. The letters dated before September lSo7 re duplicated in the letters sent series described in entry Many of r.e letters in volume 2 are illegible. Arranged chronologically. ETTEP.3 SENT TO OFFICERS. Jan. 1856-Oct. 1370. 2 vols. H in. 51 Copies of letters sent to naval officers relating to the construction ad repair of vessels and to requisitions for funds and materials for instruction and repairs, payrolls, and other matters. A large part of '-e correspondence from July 1861 to November 1363 consists of letters a --.ear Adm. Francis H. Gregory, General Superintendent of Ironclads, fork, N. Y. The correspondence after November 1863 pertains prima- -uy to vessels already in commission. Arranged chronologically. There - a name index at the beginning of both volumes. In addition, in the 17 PRODUCED JM - 83 second volume there is a register, arranged chronologically, showing the subject of letters to Admiral Gregory and a register, arranged by squadrons and thereunder chronologically, showing subject of letters sent to commanding officers of squadrons. For letters sent to the Gen eral Superintendent of Ironclads after November 23, 1863, see entry 55. LETTERS SENT TO OFFICERS/ Feb. 1862-Apr. 1863. 3 voi. 3 in. 52 Press copies of letters sent to officers, including the General Su perintendent of Ironclads, before February 11, 186U. Arranged chrono logically, with name indexes at the beginning of each volume. For press copies of letters sent to the General Superintendent of Ironclads after February 11, 1S6U, see entry 56- For duplicate copies of letters sent to officers, see entry 5l LETTERS SENT TO C0P21ANDAHTS OF NAVY YARDS. Mar.-June 1863. 1 vol. 1 in. 53 Press copies of letters sent relating to the construction and repair of vessels or parts for vessels, materials for repair and construction, and other matters. Arranged chronologically, with an index to names of c Oi.^ar-aan'Ds * LETTERS SENT TO THE COMMANDANT OF THE PHILADELPHIA NAVY YARD. Oct. 185S- Apr. 1875. 2 vols. U in. Sk Copies of letters and a few telegrams sent. Arranged chronologically. There is a subject index at the beginning of each volume, arranged alpha betically by initial letter of subject and thereunder chronologically. LETTERS SENT TO THE GENERAL SUPERINTENDENT OF IRONCLADS. Nov. 1863- ! '* Apr. 1867. 1 vol. 2 in. 55 Copies of letters sent to Rear Adm. Francis H. Gregory from November 1863 to September 1866, and to Commodore (later Rear Admiral) Cadwalader Ringgold from October 1866 to April I867, relating to progress, inspec tions, and payments in connection with construction and alterations of vessels performed under various contracts. After the close of the of fice of the General Superintendent of Ironclads on November 1, 1866, there are letters to Commodore Ringgold as president of a board on claims of contractors. Arranged chronologically. There is a subject index, which is arranged alphabetically by initial letter of subject and ' thereunder chronologically. For letters sent before November 23, 1863, see entry 51. LETTERS SENT TO THE GENERAL SUPERINTENDENT OF IRONCLADS. Feb. 186U- Apr. 1867. 2 vols. 2 in. 56 Press copies of letters sent. These letters are also copied in the volume described in entry 55. Arranged chronologically. For press copies of letters sent to the General Superintendent of Ironclads before February 12, 186U, see entry 52. t TTIERS SENT TO CONTRACTORS. Apr. 1366-Sept. 1875. 1 vol. 2 in. 57 Copies of letters sent to contractors relating to contracts for the nr--ruerion and repair of vessels, the deliver;/ of various materials ruction ana repair work, one: payments on contracts. produced JM-83 : u--or.clogically, with a name index. For earlier letters sent to con tractors, see entry 53. _F:TlF5 SEP July 1362-Apr. 1868. 2 vols. h in. 58 Cooies of letters sent to newspapers, the Fourth Auditor of the Treas ury individuals and firms, and to contractors before April 1, 1866, re lating to advertisements of proposals for bids to supply timber and other materials and to construct or repair vessels or parts for vessels, con tracts for repairs or construction, payments of bills for advertisements, and oerformar.ee of contracts. Arranged chronologically, with name in dexes. For letters sent to contractors after April 2, 1866, see entry 57. LETTERS SELT. Feb. 18-62-May 1870. ll> vols. 1 ft. Press copies of letters sent to newspapers, contractors, individuals, the Fourth Auditor of the Treasury, and others. Most of these letters are copied in the volumes described in entries 57 and 58. Arranged chron ologically except that the last two volumes contain letters of overlapping dates. There is a name index at the beginning of each volume. tr i. J-.i; - reb. 1373-Mar. I87U. 1 vol. 1 in. 60 Press copies of letters sent to newspapers, Congressmen, commercial 3- firms, and individuals relating to advertisements for materials for ship repair and construction and for the sale of vessels, the repair of ves y- sels, zhe hiring of personnel, and other matters. Arranged chronologi a- cally. LETTERS RECEIVED FROM THE SECRETARY OF THE NAVY. Jan. l86l-Dec. 1869. 2 vols. li in. 61 Letters received relating to the construction of vessels, instructions on the awarding of contracts, the acquisition and disposal of vessels, estimates and expenditures of funds, and personnel. Arranged chronologi cally. There is a register at the beginning of each volume, arranged chronologically, giving date of letter, subject, and page number on which it appears. The first part of the register in volume 2 (for the letters dated from January 136U to February 1868) is missing. LETTERS RECEIVED FROM OFFICERS. Jan. 1862-June 1866. 7 vols. 1 ft. 62 Letters and a few telegrams received from officers, most of whom were on duty with a vessel but some of whom were at a naval station. Arranged chronologically. There are registers, arranged chronologically, in the first four volumes (1362-63), giving name of vessel or station of officer, name of officer, and subject of correspondence. I LITERS RECEIVED FROM THE COMMANDANT OF THE PHILADELPHIA NAVY YARD. Jan.-Dec. I863. 1 vol. .2 in. _6_3 Letters and a few telegrams received. Arranged chronologically. There is a register, arranged chronologically, giving subject of corre spondence . "LETTERS RECEIVED FROM SUPERINTENDENTS OUTSIDE OF NAVY YARDS." Jan. 12-62 May 1-367. 13 vols. 3 ft. 61* Letters received from Rear Adm. Francis H. Gregory and, after October 1-366, from his successor. Commodore Cadwalader Ringgold, with many enclo sures of correspondence and reports from engineers and inspectors under their jurisdiction and reports of various boards appointed to make sur veys of vessels, concerning recommendations on claims for extra costs by contractors and othdr matters relating to the construction, purchase, and alteration of gunboats under contract. Arranged chronologically by year, thereunder in roughly numerical order until October 1866, and thereafter chronologically. At the beginning of the first four volumes are regis ters, arranged chronologically, giving date and subject of correspond ence. Most of the pages for the register of volume 1* are missing. For progress reports, the transmittal letters for which are in these volumes, see entries 65 and 68. "REPORTS FROM SUPERINTENDENTS OUTSIDE OF NAVY YARDS." Sept. 1862- Apr. 1863. 2 vols. 3 in. 65 Weekly reports of the General Inspector of Ironclads transmitting re-, ports of local inspectors of ironclad steamers to the General Superintend ent of Ironclads, who in turn submitted them to the Bureau of Construc tion and Repair. The General Inspector of Ironclads was the principal assistant to the General Superintendent of Ironclads. The transmittal reports of the General Inspector give summarized information and the en closures give detailed information on the condition and progress of work on each vessel. A few of the vessels reported on in these reports are later included in the biweekly reports described in entry 68. Arranged chronologically. Reports Nos. 22-35 are in the first half of a volume which contains, in the last half, some of the semimonthly reports de scribed in entry 66. There is an index to the reports in each volume. For letters received concerning these vessels and for letters transmit ting the reports, see entry 62*. "REPORTS FROM SUPERINTENDENTS OUTSIDE OF NAVY YARDS." Jan. 1863- Julv 1866. 3 vols. 6 in. 66 Semimonthly reports until June 1865 and thereafter monthly reports of the General Inspector of Ironclads transmitting reports of inspecting engineers concerning the progress and condition of work on iron side- wheel steamers, screw tugboats, and ironclad turret vessels to the Gen eral Superintendent of Ironclads, who in turn forwarded the reports to the Bureau of Construction and Repair. Arranged chronologically. These reports begin in the last half of a volume, the first half of which con tains some weekly reports described in entry 65. For letters received concerning these vessels, see entry 62*. INDEXES TO "REPORTS FROM 3UPERINTENDENTS OUTSIDE OF NAVY YARDS." Jan. I86ii-July 1866. Less than l/l* in. 67 Indexes, by name of vessel, to part of the semimonthly and monthly-re- ports described in entry 66. They are arranged chronologically by the following periods: January-July 1362*, August 1862*-February 1865, and February 1865-July 1866, and thereunder alphabetically by name of vessel. The reports to which these indexes refer were apparently bound at one 20 PRODUCED t3jv, ; ** .`%5'*>tfcKllL`..liu . -- - - 2-> :d i- 3 3 . . _,, ir -hree volumes covering the above periods. i/hen the reports were ..', cr.ose for the period January l86l|-July 1866 were consolidated -v,- volumes (the last two volumes of those described in entry 66). ir.e cages were not renumbered when the reports were rebound, these ""'-jeer car. be used to locace reports in the present volume. . 5 F.-.i:-: super z.tendents outside of navy yards." Nov. 1862 . I5o6. 10 vols. 2 ft. 68 ekiv reports until June 1865 (through report No. 66) and there- snchly reports of the General Inspector of Ironclads transmitting re port, s cf local inspectors on ironclad steamers to the General Superin , of Ironclads, who in turn forwarded the reports .to the Bureau of ction and Repair. The transmittal reports .of the General Inspec- e5-* summarized information regarding names of inspectors, vessels, -.r.d cor tractors: place where work was carried on; number of men employed ,-.n eac: vessel; and progress of work. The enclosures give detailed in- ''rrr.ati on concerning the progress and condition of the work on each ves- rsl. ; rrar.ged chronologically, with the exception of report No. 27 which is in a separate volume after report No. 31. There is an index to the reports ninr the first two volumes. For letters received concerning these vessels Tor letters transmitting these reports, see entry 6U. HEXES TO "REPORTS FRCX SUPERINTENDENTS OUTSIDE OF NAVY YARDS." Jan. looli-Jsn. 1366. l/h in. 69 Indexes, by nans of vessel, to part of the biweekly and monthly re~ ports described in entry 63. They are arranged chronologically, generally by 2-mor.th periods, and thereunder alphabetically by name of vessel. The reports to which these indexes refer were apparently bound at one time in volumes, each of which covered approximately a 2-month period. When the reports were rebound more reports were placed in each volume so that the present volumes generally cover a 3-month period. Since the pages were not renumbered when the reports were rebound, these indexes can be used to locate reports in the present volumes. LETTERS AND TELEGRAMS RECEIVED FROM CONTRACTORS. Jan. l86U-Dec. 1868; Jan. 1835-Dec. 1886. 3 vols. 8 in. 70 Letters and telegrams received from contractors relating to contracts, specifications, acceptance and rejection of parts for vessels, delays in deliveries, payments, and other matters pertaining to contracts. Ar ranged chronologically. LETTERS RECEIVED. Jan. 1862-Dec. 1867. 7 vols. 1 ft. 71 Letters, with some enclosures, received from commercial firms (in cluding contractors for ship repair and construction to January 136U), private individuals, the Fourth Auditor of the Treasury, and others. Most of the correspondence for 1862-63 relates to bids, awards, and the carrying out of construction contracts. Other correspondence relates to payments for wages and materials, inventions, the sale of vessels by the Government, and advertisements. Arranged chronologically. There is a register in the front of each volume, except the last, giving date of correspondence, name of correspondent, subject of correspondence, and page number. The registers in the first five volumes are arranged 23 PRODUCED JM-83 e it iJS . \?;-= RU'. V A'"- tr 'T " chronologically5 `the register in the sixth volume is arranged alpha betically by initial letter of correspondent's surname and thereunder chronologically. For letters received from contractors after January 1, 1861;, see entry 70. MISCELLAiSOUS LETTERS RECEIVED. Nov. 1570-Apr. 1877. 1 vol. 2 in. / Z Letters received for the most part from contractors and private indi viduals relating to inventions, and bids or offers to furnish timber and other materials, to build engines, and to repair vessels. This corre spondence apparently was not placed with the main bodies of letters re ceived and was therefore bound separately. A notation on the back of the volume identifies the contents as letters "found with other papers left by Mr. I. Hanscom but not officially on file nor entered prior to Mar. 1873." (Commodore Isaiah Hanscom was Chief of the Bureau of Con- , struction and Repair from 1871 to 1877.) Arranged chronologically. There is an index arranged alphabetically by initial letter of name of person or vessel and thereunder by subject. IEITERS RECEIVED RELATING TO THE NEW 870-, 1700-, and HOOO-TON SHIPS. Jan.-July 1886. 1 vol. l/U in. 73 Letters received by the Bureau of Construction and Repair from other bureaus of the Navy Department and from the Navy Department Board on Ad ditional Vessels (see entry 2l;7) relating to changes in design, construc tion, and equipment and stores for these new ships. Included are some lists and tables of equipment and weights. Arranged chronologically. Correspondence, Reports, and Related Records, 1887-I9k0 GENERAL CORRESPONDENCE. 1887-93. $0 ft. 7h Letters, endorsements, telegrams, and reports received and press cop ies of correspondence sent. Arranged chronologically by year and there under in two groups. The first group contains correspondence on all sub jects except specific vessels and is arranged numerically by file number (letters received and copies of replies thereto are filed together); the second group contains most of the correspondence relating to specific vessels, which was withdrawn from the first group and filed alphabeti cally by name of vessel and thereunder, in most instances, numerically by file number. Exceptions to this arrangement are as follows: (1) For the year 1388 two sets of numbers were used for each of the two groups and therefore there are four groups of correspondence. The first set of numbers covers the correspondence sent and received from January to May 22 and the letter "A" is prefixed to each number. (2) Some of the corre spondence relating to trials of specific vessels for the period l893-9li is filed in a separate group after the correspondence for 1893. It is ar ranged in general by name of vessel. (3) There is no general correspond ence for 1395* Some correspondence relating to specific vessels is scat tered in the series on subjects other than specific vessels and, in sons instances, correspondence relating to two or more vessels was withdrawn and filed alphabetically by name of one of the vessels. For example, a considerable amount of correspondence relating to the Massachusetts and :o tr.s -rer-on ; cr . ;71 is file?, unds :er "I" with the ccrrespond- 22 PRODUCED 72 ndi- and aM re- rs to 1- af S 5 fs, .3 73 .er Adno e 7U op- 'e3Ub- >er -he ... __ Indiana. Usually there are no cross-references or labels to !such a consolidation. For registers, see entries 75-81. Some ' -orresrondence relating to ships described in this entry is dupli- -"-j-i ir. the correspondence described in entry 82. For some miscellane- - - items withdrawn from this file, see entry 83. - r.= :-:-?::~E::CS REGISTERS ("KEY BOOKS"). 1390; 1892,* 189U. 8 vols. 1 ft. 75 ?.sr-szers Oj. the correspondence described in entry 7U showing file r/utter and subject of correspondence and the action taken, such as when ar.i to whom replies to incoming correspondence were sent, to whom corre spondence was referred, or that the correspondence was filed. Arranged chronologically by year and thereunder numerically by file number of cor- rd'I-ISTnnS OF LETTERS RECEIVED. Aug. 1891-Dec. 1895 . 3 vols. 3 in. 76 live dace of letter, file number (see entry 7li) name of correspond ent., subject of correspondence, and dates of actions taken. Arranged chronologically. The entries in these registers appear to be restricted to correspondence from contractors or naval constructors located at con tracting firms, and the information they contain is duplicated in some of the registers described in entry 73. REGISTER 0? REPORTS RECEIVED FROM NAVI YARDS AND NAVAL STATIONS. 1890-93. .1 vol. 1/2 in. 77 Shews name of navy yard or naval station, date report was received^-' title of report, month for which report was made, and Bureau's file num ber (see entry 7U) The reports are monthly reports on vessels, employ ees, and expenditures. Arranged by name of navy yard and naval station and thereunder chronologically, with an index to yards and stations in the front of the volume. . RECORD OF REPORTS OF WEIGHTS AND REPAIRS. 1891-9U. 1 vol. l/2 in. 11 This is probably a record of reports received. For reports of weights of material placed in hulls of vessels it shows date, name of vessel, navy yard or shipyard at which vessel was located, and file reference to correspondence of the Bureau of Construction and Repair (see entry 7U); and for reports of repairs to vessels it shows date, name of vessel, navy yard from which sent, period covered by report, and file reference to correspondence of the Bureau of Construction and Repair (see entry 7U). Arranged by type of report and thereunder chronologically. -"EG ESTERS ("DAYBOOKS") OF LETTERS RECEIVED REGARDIDG SHIPS. Aug. 1891- Dec. 1895. 5 vols. U in. 79 Show date of letter's receipt, name of person or office from which ^t was received, name of vessel and subject of letter, writer's file num ber, Bureau's file number (see entry 7li)> date action was taken, and na- 're of action or remarks. Arranged chronologically and thereunder by name of vessel. *- sc '4K- [i J- ;f,rt&*vrWV PEG :S7EE5 0? COE-rJNICATIONS receiy: in. REGARDING SHIPS. 1891-1900. 2 vols. 3o ho-.-; r.ane of ship, document received (various types of reports, requi- sit or.s, and financial papers), and Bureau's file number (see entries 74 92). Occasionally dates of keel laying, launching, and commissioning are shown. Arranged by name of ship, with indexes to names of ships in the volumes. / REGISTERS OF REPORTS RECEIVED FROM SHIPS AND STATIONS. 1894-95. 2 vols. 1 in. 81 Show name of ship or station; form number and occasionally title of report; date report was received; and. Bureau's file number (see entry 74)* The volume for 1894 contains an explanation of form numbers showing that the reports are monthly and quarterly reports on vessels,- personnel, ex- , penditures, docking, surveys of articles, and hull inspections. Arranged chronologically and thereunder by name of ship or station, with indexes to ships and stations in the volumes. CORRESPONDENCE SENT AND RECEIVED RELATING TO SHIPS. 1886-94. 261 vols. and 1 index vol. 22 ft. . 82 Copies of incoming and outgoing letters, endorsements, a few telegrams, and enclosures relating to the construction, inspection, alteration, and equipping of various ships and to claims and payments therefor. Eleven of the early volumes, 1886-88, contain correspondence pertaining to several ships. The remaining volumes, with the exception of the index volume, are arranged alphabetically by name of ship. Some of the early correspondence in the general volumes is duplicated in the volumes for specific ships. Within the volumes, incoming correspondence is copied on one side of the page and outgoing correspondence on the opposite side. The incoming and outgoing correspondence for the earlier period is arranged chronologi cally; and for the later period, numerically by file number. Each of the volumes has a name and subject index and, in addition, there is one index volume, December 1888-April 1891, relating to correspondence for several ships in different volumes. Some of the correspondence indexed in this volume has been found in the other volumes, but some of it has not been located or identified. Some of the correspondence described in this en try is duplicated in the correspondence described in entry 74. MISCELLANEOUS CORRESPONDENCE AND REPORTS. 1887-1911. 5 ft. 83 This material, with the exception of two or three items, was withdrawn from the correspondence described in entries 74, 88, and 92. It includes correspondence relating to the repair and maintenance of the Constitution, reports of the progress of work on the hulls of various vessels, balance sheets of naval stores and materials on vessels, reports of surveys of supplies and equipment at the naval station at Olongapo, Philippine Is lands, statements of the Bureau's functions and organization prepared for the President's Commission on Economy and Efficiency and correspondence with superintending constructors concerning filing systems in use in their offices in connection therewith, reports on the condition of machinery on vessels, receipts for packages delivered to the Adams Express Co., a few items relating to payments on contracts and appropriations, and a copy of the annual reuort of the Chief of the Bureau of Construction and Reoair 24 PRODUCED JM - 83 *a 3 vols. ;quiiU. *7!, 'ning In ols. 31 r oat 3X;ged ;s s. 2 ams, id of .1 are nee for 1390. In s one instances all correspondence filed under a given num ber is in this collection, and in other instances a part is in this col lection and the remainder is in the correspondence described in entries 33 and 92. There are no cross-references to this material in the corre spondence from which it was withdrawn, and the indexes described in en tries 91 and 10? do not indicate its location. Generally papers bearing the same subject number are filed together, but the material is other wise unarranged. Correspondence relating to steel inspection, which is rrcured together in this collection, is described in entry 110. LETTERS RELATING 70 PERSONNEL ASSIGNMENTS. Oct. 1890-July I89I1. 1 vol. 1 in. 8U Chiefly copies of letters from the Secretary of the Navy, but in cluding seme from the Chief of the Bureau of Navigation that were re ceived in the Bureau of Construction and Repair for forwarding to naval officers and other personnel relating to assignments for work. There are a few letters of reply from officers with respect to the assign ments. aged chronologically. There is a name index in the volume, 7 CORRESPONDENCE CONCERNING ANNUAL REPORTS. 1889-91. 5 in. 85 Consists mainly of letters from naval personnel and others acknowl edging the receipt cf copies of the Bureau's annual reports. Inter spersed in this correspondence are a few items of unrelated correspond ence on contracts, contract changes, and status of purchase orders for steel, fittings, and other supplies. Unarranged. MISCELLANEOUS CORRESPONDENCE. Aug. 1889-Dec. 1891;. 1 vol. 1/2 in. 86 Copies of letters and memoranda sent to and received from other bu reaus of the Navy Department and personnel in the Bureau of Construction and Repair; circular letters issued by the Bureau to commandants of navy yards and superintending constructors, and several circulars issued by the Secretary of the Navy; and instructions and reports. The correspond ence relates to blueprints, specifications, the arrangement and design of vessels and parts, and weights of materials. Arranged numerically by file number except that Nos. 3li-71 are in the back of the volume. There is a subject index. CORRESPONDENCE REUTING TO THE MAINE. 1895-98. 2 ft. 87 Letters, telegrams, endorsements, reports, and requisitions received and press copies of letters sent. Some of this material was withdrawn from the correspondence described in entry 92 and bears the file numbers f that correspondence. Unarranged, although most of the correspondence f a given correspondence number is together. e_res?g:i;:;ce ("a" documents). 1396-1925. 1,313 ft. 88 Incoming letters, memoranda, reports, and related papers and copies of -nose sent concerning administration and other matters with which the Bu- reau was concerned, excluding correspondence concerning ships (see entries and 105) and correspondence concerning steel inspection, 1893-1912 (see j I | ---fy HO). Incoming communications and copies of replies are filed to-__ PRODUCED'rM'.er numerically, the letter "A'1 being affixed to the numbers. Moca .' JM - 83 iT.r/^.S.A-------. " /- '' v*- Jl^i*c. .r&j.m'icr * f TrSKLi the numbers have a subject significance and cover a collection of docuirents that are numbered serially under the subject number. The corre spondence is arranged in the following three series* all filed according to the same classification scheme: one series for the period 1396-1911* when the documents were folded* stamped* and briefedj and two series for the period 1912-25* when the documents were filed flat and stapled in folders. The latter two series contain correspondence filed under the same subject numbers but not the same serial numbers. If a serially numbered document is not found Tinder the subject number in one series, it will be found in the other. There does not appear to be any distinc tion between the two series as to content or type of correspondence. Some enclosures (3 ft.) covering the period 1897-1919 are filed sepa rately from the correspondence to which they relate. They are unarranged and there are no cross-references to them in the pertinent correspond ence. Most of the correspondence relating to requisitions is also filed separately (see entry 89). For historjycards and the index to this correspondence* see entries 90 and 91. Some correspondence relating to personnel has been removed from this series and filed with the correspondence described in entry 115. This is indicated by cross-reference sheets showing name of person* old file number* and new file number (number used for correspondence de scribed in entry 115). For some miscellaneous items withdrawn from this series of correspondence* see entry S33 for registers in which a few items in this series are registered* see entries 102 and 103. CORRESPONDENCE RELATING TO REQUISITIONS. 1896-1913. 197 ft. 8 Letters received and copies of letters sent concerning requisitions for materials* supplies* publications* and routine equipment (such as furniture) for ships. The correspondence is with paymasters and store keepers at navy yards and naval stations* and with superintending con structors and other persons at shipbuilding and manufacturing firms. Incoming communications and copies of replies are filed together. Cor respondence on related matters, such as payments* contracts* shipping orders* and inspections and tests of articles requisitioned* is included. Arranged numerically (A51-A100) and thereunder chronologically. Each number generally covers correspondence concerning requisitions for a single navy yard, naval station* or private firm. Index cards in the index described in entry 91 show, for this correspondence* name of navy yard, naval station, or private firm and the number under which the cor respondence is filed. For history cards* see entry 90. A few letters relating to requisitions, filed under numbers A51-A100* have been left in the correspondence described in entry 88. HISTORY CARDS. 1896-1925. 75 ft. '90x These cards relate to the correspondence described in entries 88 and7 89 and to the documents described in entry 118. They show subject of correspondence* subject number* an abstract of correspondence* date* and serial number. Arranged numerically and thereunder chronologically. -V-' INDEX TO COFlRESPONBENCS. 1896-1925. 76 ft. 91; A card index to the correspondence described in entries S3* 89* and snowing name oi crrespondent or subject and subject nur.berf><ff()[)(JQ0 26 JM - 83 i escondence, and sometimes an abstract of correspondence, date, and -l' number. Some of the cards that were originally filed in this inhave been removed to the index described in entry 117, and a crossrence to that index has been inserted in their place. Arranged al- tic ally by name of correspondent or subject. :z:;3z concerning ships (e" documents). 1896-1915. 1,992 ft. Incoming letters, memoranda, reports, and related papers and copies cf -hose sent concerning individual ships or classes of ships. Incoming -omni-cations and copies of replies are filed together numerically, the lecter :'En being affixed to the numbers. Most of the correspondence num bers have a subject significance and cover a collection of documents that =re numbered serially under the subject number. Arranged in two series, both filed, according to the same classification scheme: one series for the period 1596-1911, when the documents were folded, stamped, and briefed, and another for the period 1912-15, when the documents were filed flat and. stapled in folders. There are a few items in the latter series dating to 1919. For the index to this correspondence, see entry 137: for registers, see entries 80 and 96-103; and for correspondence withdrawn from this series, see entries 83, 87, 9U, and 95. For later correspondence concerning ships, see entry 105. HISTORY CARDS. 1396-1915. 82 ft. 93 These cards relate to the correspondence described in entry 92 (in cluding the few items dated to 1919). They show subject of correspond ence, subject number, an abstract of correspondence, date, and serial number. Seme of the cards show the number under which later correspond ence was filed (see entry 105). Arranged numerically and thereunder chronologically. REPORTS C? PROGRESS ON THE CONSTRUCTION OF VESSEIS. 1896-1905. 13 ft. 2k Monthly reports from superintending constructors describing the work in progress on a number of vessels and stating the percentage of com pletion. These reports were received as enclosures to the correspond ence described in entry 92. Arranged alphabetically by name of vessel and thereunder numerically. ' CORRESPONDENCE RELATING TO THE CHARLESTON. 1896-99. 1 ft. 95 Letters, reports, and endorsements received and press copies of those sent. This material was withdrawn from the correspondence described in entry 92 and is arranged numerically by file number of that correspond ence . REGISTER 0? REPORTS RECEIVED FROM SHIPS. 1896. 1 vol. 1 in. 96 Shows name of ship, form number, and occasionally title of report, date -- report, and Bureau's file number (see entry 92). A list of form num bers in the volume shows that the reports are monthly and quarterly re ports of ships, steam launches, inspections of hulls, seagoing qualities of ships, surveys of articles, and abstracts of receipts and expenditures, ranged by name of ship, with an index to names of ships in the front of -re vo1 *:e. 27 PRODUCED JM - 83 REGISTERS ("DAYBOOKS") OF LETTERS RECEIVED REGARDING SHIPS Jan. 1896 Dec. 1397; Oct. 1898-Mar. 1899. 3 vois. 3 in. 97 Show date of letter's receipt, nar.e of person or office from whichTt was received, subject of letter, writer's file number. Bureau's file num ber (see entry 92), date action was taken, and nature of action or re marks. Arranged chronologically and thereunder by name of vessel. REGISTER OF LETTERS RECEIVED REGARDING SKIPS. May 1897-Dec. 1898. 1 vol. 1 in. / 98 Gives date the letter was received, office of the correspondent. Bu reau's file number, and subject of letter. Arranged chronologically by date the correspondence was 'received. Although the dates of the items in this register overlap with those in the register described in entry 99 and both registers refer to the correspondence described in entry 92, the two registers do not appear to duplicate each other. There are a few duplications between this register and the third volume of the reg isters de-scribed in entry 97. REGISTER OF TETTERS RECEIVED REGARDING SHIPS. Jan. 1898-Jan. 1899. 1 vcl. 1/2 in. 99 Gives date the letter was received, office of correspondent. Bureau's file number, name of vessel, subject of letter, and date action was taken. Arranged chronologically by date the correspondence was received. Although the dates of the items in this register overlap with those in the register described in entry 93 and both registers refer to the cor respondence described in entry 92, the two registers do not appear to duplicate each other. There are a few duplications between this regis ter and the third volume of the registers described in entry 97. REGISTER OF DOCUMENTS RECEIVED RELATING TO SHIPS. Dec. 1901-Oct. 1903. 1 vol. 1 in. 100 Shows name of ship, document received (such as plans, weight reports, trial reports, and correspondence), file reference to incoming corre spondence and reports (see entry 92) or to ship's plan number (see entry 126), to whom document was returned or sent, and date of action. Ar ranged by name of ship, with an index to names of ships in the front of the volume. REGISTER OF CORRESPONDENCE REGARDING 22 SHIPS. 1906. 2 vols. 1/2 in. 101 Shows name pf ship, date and subject of correspondence, file number of correspondence (see entry 92), and remarks. Seventeen of the ships were under construction at various shipyards, four were completed but were unassigned, and one was serving with the Asiatic Fleet. The regis ter appears to have been set up as a temporary record of correspondence. The entries are in pencil and most of them are marked through with a large checkmark. Arranged chronologically. REGISTER OF LETTERS RECEIVED. Mar.-May 1901. 1 vol. 1 in. 102 This register, relating primarily to vessels, shows name of vessel, subject of letter. Bureau's file number, date the letter was received, name of person or office from which it was received, file number assigned PRODUCED 23 JM-83 office in which letter originated, date of letter, date it was re/_-r5f to the Chief of the Bureau, date it was answered, and remarks, consisting of name of company or office to which reply was sent. jI-2--ei by name of vessel, except for a few items entered under "Miscella-.eous,'1 and thereunder chronologically, with an index to vessels and ..._e -Miscellaneous" items. Most of the Bureau's file numbers shown in this register refer to correspondence described in entry 92, but a few refer to the correspondence described in entry 83. IZI-TEH 0? LETTERS RECEIVED. 1900-1901. 1 vol. 1 in. 103 Shews name of vessel, navy yard or station, Navy Department bureau, ether S averment agency, shipyard, or private individual from whom the letter was received, name of person from whom it was received (if not already shewn under the previous heading). Bureau's file number (see en tries 53 and 92), date received and subject of letter, writer's file num ber and date of letter, date the letter was answered or referred, and to when it was referred. Arranged by name of vessel, with a miscellaneous class for those communications not received from vessels. There is an index to names of vessels in the volume. RECCED 0? CORRESPONDENCE ANSWERED. Feb. 1897-Jan. 1898. 1 vol. 1 in. 10U Contains Bureau's file numbers (see entries 88 and 92) for correspond ence received during the period February-November 1897, date the corre spondence was received, and in most instances the date on which reply was made (February 1397-January 1898). Occasionally there are notations that no reply was required or there is no notation in the space provided. Ar ranged chronologically by date the correspondence was received. C0HEESF0IIDERCE CONCERNING SHIPS. 1915-25. 1,085 ft. 105 Incoming letters, memoranda, reports, related papers, and copies of correspondence sent concerning individual ships or classes of ships. In coming correspondence and copies of outgoing correspondence are filed to gether numerically according to a subject-numeric classification scheme, thereunder alphabetically by ship's symbol, and thereunder numerically by number assigned each ship of the class designated by the symbol. The sub j e c t-numeric classification covers numbers from 0 through 201, each relating to a certain subject, such as "18" for radiography, and the ships' symbols indicate the type of ship, such as "B" for battleship. For each ship a number was added to the symbol to individualize it and to shew its sequence in connection with other ships of its class. Thus a letter concerning the installation of a flag radio station on the miuge of the battleship Idaho would be filed as 18-BU2, the number 1*2 seir.g the number assigned to the Idaho. For the subject-numeric classi fication scheme and the ships' symbols in use during the period, see the appendix. An "X" added to a ship's symbol, such as PX and SPX, shows fr.au the number following it was assigned to the vessel arbitrarily by tr-5 file room and not officially by the Navy Department. This series of mrresponaence is further arranged in two series, one dated 1915-16 and me other, 1916-25. For earlier correspondence concerning ships, see entry 92. PRODUCED JM - 83 HISTORY CARDS. 1915-25. 70 ft. 106 These cards relate to the correspondence described in entry 105. They show subject of correspondence* subject number, date, and abstract of correspondence. Arranged numerically, thereunder alphabetically by ship's symbol, thereunder numerically by ship's number, and thereunder chronologically. INDEX TO CORRESPONDENCE CONCERNING SHIPS. 1896-1925. 52 ft. 107 A card index to the correspondence described in entries 92 and 105 showing, for the period 1396-1915, the subject of correspondence and its subject number, and sometimes an abstract of correspondence, its date and serial number; and, for the period 1915-25, the ship's name, symbol, and number, and the subject number of correspondence. Arranged alpha betically by name of ship. There is an alphabetical index to classes of ships. - MISCELLANEOUS CORRESPONDENCE CONCERNING SHIPS. 1916-25- 90 ft. 108 Incoming correspondence and copies of replies thereto concerning such matters as requests for information, offers of suggestions, and inven tions in connection with ships in general. Arranged numerically under numbers 300 and 301 (301 superseded 300 for miscellaneous correspond ence). For an index to this correspondence, see entry 91; for history cards, see entry 109. HISTORY CARDS. 1916-25. 3 ft. 109 These cards relate to the correspondence described in entry 108. They show subject of correspondence, abstract of correspondence, date, and file number. Arranged numerically and thereunder chronologically. CORRESPONDENCE RELATING TO STEEL INSPECTION (''I1' DOCUMENTS). 1898-1912. ho ft. 110 Incoming correspondence and copies of outgoing correspondence with officials at navy yards, shipbuilding firms, steel manufacturers, and other Navy Department bureaus (particularly the Bureau of Ordnance), concerning inspections, requirements, contracts, specifications, experi ments, and tests of steel and of articles made of steel for naval pur poses. Incoming communications and copies of replies are filed together numerically (Nos. 1075-2831), the letter "I" being affixed to the num bers, except that a small group of these records (5 ft.) bearing numbers 2080-2090 and a few other numbers have been filed separately (see entry 83) in roughly numerical order. Most of the numbers have a subject sig nificance and cover a collection of documents that are numbered serially under the subject numbers. HISTORY CARDS TO CORRESPONDENCE RELATING TO STEEL INSPECTION. 1899-1912. 5 ft. II1 These cards relate to the correspondence described in entry 110. They show subject of correspondence, name of correspondent, subject num ber, abstract of correspondence, date, and serial number. Arranged nu merically and thereunder chronologically. . PRODUCED 30 JM - 83 i -.-.`'..s*:<ii.<.A'ji-fc-ujiiS-v*/OaS&M >>iHitm & t?* 'I . ._-_SFCNIZNCZ RELATING TO LEGAL HATTERS. 1910-11|. 1 in. n2 S'-.Ii `"ties of letters from the Attorney General and the Comptroller of P Treasury to the Secretary of the Navy* and from the Secretary of the IV chiefs of bureaus concerning legal opinions and interpretations ! aCts of Congress relating to the Navy Department. These copies are rhea "hr. K. C. Brunner's Copies." (Mr. Brunner was a clerk in the Bu- r^-su of Construction and Repair.) Arranged chronologically. : t_-.'-:s?c-:dz:;ce with adk. vtxlliaI'I s. sims. 1917-19. 5 ft. 113 Cories of letters, memoranda, reports, and endorsements exchanged retvreen Admiral Sims, Commander of the United States Naval Forces Oper ating in 1'cropsan Waters, and the Bureau of Construction and Repair, --.her Nary Department bureaus, and the Secretary of the Navy relating to destroyer designs, airplanes and balloons, damages and repairs to ves sels, ecuipment for the vessels operating in European waters, small craft, s\: amarines, and personnel. Arranged according to a subject classifica- . er y ::-.isxc::izncz aid data concerning stock require:cents. 1917-22. 10 ft. n)i Letters and despatches received, copies of letters and despatches sent, and memoranda concerning stock supplies of material and equipment to be maintained at naval shore establishments. Arranged in numerical order under a filing system using "S" plus a number for classification and a letter-number subhead, consisting of the first letter of the name. . of the material or equipment in question, and a distinguishing number (the file labeled S12B3 concerns buckets; S12B6, bells for powerboats; and SlZLBlo, ratchet braces). C-ZNZRAL CORRESPONDENCE. 192^-UO. 2,062 ft. 11$ ' Letters and despatches received, copies of letters and despatches ' sent, reports, and memoranda. This correspondence includes papers that were withdrawn from the correspondence described in entry 88. These pa pers relate to individuals and generally date from 1912, but there are a few earlier items that are filed with the later papers relating to the same individual. A cross-reference in the place from which the papers were withdrawn indicates their present location in this correspondence. Arranged according to the Navy Filing Manual. HISTORY CARDS. 1925-UO. 156 ft. 116 Relate to the correspondence described in entry 11$ and to the re ports and other documents described in entry 118. The cards show clas- oification filing symbol, serial number, date, and abstract of corre spondence. Arranged according to the Navy Filing Manual and thereunder > c hr onologically. j? INDEX TO GENERAL CORRESPONDENCE. 1925-UO. $1 ft. - 117 / ^ A card index to the correspondence described in entry 115, the cbecu- ' rents described in entry 118, and the contracts described in entry 286. ' -he index shows name or subject, file number, and frequently an abstract of correspondence and date of correspondence. Some cards on miscellane- --s subjects have been transferred to this index from the one described f* ! l 1' SktTiJZs 1 *- ' v**- ' in entry 91. Cards, referring to personnel correspondence transferred fron the correspondence described in entry 33 to this correspondence, hzTe been left in the index described in entry 91 and shov; the old file number only; cards relating to the same individuals in this index, 192J-I^0, shov both the old and new numbers. Apparently only selected names and subjects are included. Arranged alphabetically by name or subject. RESEARCH DATA. 1913-29. 16 vols. 3 ft. 113 Memoranda, reports, and compilations of data, by naval officers and others, on a variety of subjects such as cork lifejackets, statutory limitations in connection with repairs to ships, history of big gun. battleships, consolidation of inspection forces under all bureaus, deck coverings, diesel engine and marine propulsion, and designs of various types of ships. Arranged numerically with lists, also arranged numeri cally, in each volume showing number, subject, name of author, and date. Until 1925 these records bear subject number l5U7liA of the correspond ence described in entry 88, and thereafter they bear Navy Filing Manual symbol IN?All of the correspondence described in entry 115. In bot-h of these series of correspondence there are cross-reference cards indicating the removal of this material, and an index card filed under the heading "Research Data" in the index described in entry 117 shows both subject numbers. The history cards described in entries 90 and 116 list the in dividual documents under the subject numbers. CORRESPONDENCE REGARDING FINANCIAL MATTERS. 1925-liO. 28 ft. 119 Letters and despatches received (originals addressed to the Bureau of Construction and Repair and information copies of correspondence ad dressed elsewhere for action) and copies of letters and despatches sent concerning appropriations and allotments. Arranged under the symbol LI (appropriations, estimates, and allotments) according to the Navy Filing Manual symbols for large divisions of the naval establishment (such as navy yards, naval districts, fleets), but these divisions are not in alphabetical order. Included are files labeled LI (ANV) and LI (IN) which contain, respectively, correspondence pertaining to the appropri ation for "Alterations to Naval Vessels" and correspondence pertaining to the appropriation for "Increase of the Navy." RECORD CF TELEGRAMS AND RADIOGRAMS SENT AND RECEIVED. May 1916-Dec. 1929; Jan.-liar. 1935; July 1938-Dec. 1939. h ft. 120 A daily record of telegrams and radiograms sent from May 1916 to De cember 1929 and from January to March 1935, giving time the message was sent, its file number, and place to which it was sent; and a record of telegrams and radiograms received from July 1938 to December 1939, giving file number of message and place from which it was received. Arranged chronologically. MEMORANDA SENT ON SELECTED SUBJECTS. 1933-37. 1 ft. 121 Copies of outgoing memoranda relating to ground tackle, fire extin guishers, and diving. Arranged by subject and thereunder chronologically. PRODUCED 32 JM - 83 lie 118 id ck .s ite. al of ting ng m- -9 of .t .1 25 >2 9; -V. Circulars, Orders, and Regulations EIRE, i'll RES:J DATIONS. 1565-33 . 2 vols. and 1 index vol. 122 circulars, general orders, and regulations issued by the nt: copies of sections from revised statutes relating to : ar.d copies of circulars issued by the Bureau of Construcir. They relate to a variety of matters, such as names of requisition, inspection, and delivery ox materials; surveys 5ls;_ r.d personnel. Arranged chronologically. Most of the matecated in the two volumes. One volume contains a subject ine su:.eject index to the other volume is in a separate volume. ."-771A3.5. 1332-52. 1 vol. 1 in. 123 Copies of circulars issued by the Bureau of Construction and Repair- u.i of a few circulars issued by the Navy Department or other bureaus of that leuartmeat relating to such matters as requisitions for stores and --.terials, plans and specifications for vessels, the outfitting of ves- -vls, tke preparation of various reports--including schedules--for con- rarus, and expenditures and appropriations. Arranged chronologically. There is a sucject index in the front of the volume. 'E-.C1AR LETTERS. Nov. 1911-liar. 1912. 1 vol. l/b in. 12U Copies cf circular letters issued by the Bureau of Construction and Repair relating to such matters as instructions for submitting reports ar.d the use of printed forms; approvals for making repairs to vessels; and manufacturing, supplying, and packing parts for vessels. Arranged chronologically. ' 3P.CjIAR5, MEMORANDA, AND INSTRUCTIONS. Jan. 1917-Mar. 1919. 3 vols. 3 in. 125 Copies of circulars, circular letters, memoranda, and instructions issued by the Secretary of the Navy, the Bureau of Construction and Re pair, and ether bureaus of the Navy Department relating to various mat ters such as personnel, subsistence, office procedure, inspection of air craft materials, contracts for vessels, camouflage painting, and repairs to vessels. The issuances in the first volume, covering the period January 1917-October 1918, are arranged chronologically and are indexed; issuances in the other two volumes, covering the period February 1918- March 1919, are unarranged and contain some duplications of material. Plans of Ships and Stations, With Related Records 0? SHIPS ATS SHORE ESTABLISHMENTS. 179U-1910. 2,800 ft. 126 Plans, tracings, blueprints, and Vandykes (brown opaque drawings similar to blueprints except in color) of United States and foreign na- ''=R vessels, a few Confederate vessels. United States navy yards, and ..-.ips' facilities at foreign ports. Most of the plans are those of nited States naval vessels, including plans of decks, bridges, inboard `.r.-i outboard profiles, holds, magazines, armor, drainage systems, aock- '--.g, and arrangement of sections, poop, forecastle, and superstructure. The navy vard clans include clans of buildings and docking facilities PRODUCED 33 JM - 83 as veil as a few plans of dock layouts at foreign ports. The earlier plans (179ii-9S) were prepared in the offices of the Secretary of War, the Secretary of the Navy, and the Board of Navy Commissioners. For a continuation of plans of the Bureau of Construction and Repair, see en try 1282. Arranged numerically in the style U-6-10, 72-10-17, the main (first) numbers running from 1 to 20U. These plans are known, from the style of numbers, as the "Dash Plan Series." For indexes to this series, see entries 127 and 128. INDEXES TO PLANS OF SHIPS AID SHORE ESTABLISHMENTS. 179U-1910. 360 ft. 127 Card indexes to the plans described in entry 126 are arranged in the following series: 1. Alphabetically by name of ship and thereunder alphabetically by title c plan, except that occasionally the arrangement is by class of vessel (for example, ladder Class") and thereunder alphabetically by title of plan (199 ft.)'. Some of these plans show only name of vessel, title of plan, and file number (dash plan number), but most of the plans show name of vessel, title of plan, drafting room number (dash number by which the plan is filed), plan number (probably contractor's or superintending con structor's number), date of plan and date it was received, file reference to a Bureau of Construction and Repair letter concerning the plan, from whom the plan was received (navy yard, shipbuilding firm, or Navy Depart ment bureau), and sometimes whether it is a drawing, blueprint, or van dyke. - . 2. Alphabetically by type of ship and thereunder, if pertinent, by number, such as "Armored Cruiser No. 1" (l6 ft.). The information on these cards is similar to that on cards described in series 1 except that the cards in this series frequently relate to proposed and unnamed ships and there fore no ship's name is given. Some of these cards are cross-reference cards to the cards described in series 1. For instance, a card stating "Battleship No. 1-see Bainbridge" refers to plans of the Bainbridge, in dexed in series 1. 3. Alphabetically by name of foreign country and thereunder alphabeti cally by name of ship (1 ft.). These cards are duplicated by the cards described in series 1. lw Two miscellaneous series (10 ft.) unrelated to specifically named ships or related to more than one ship, the second series including plans of navy yards and foreign port facilities. Arranged by subject (title of plan, class of vessel, name of navy yard, or name of foreign port). 5. "Navy Tara File" (U ft.), arranged alphabetically by name of vessel, with a few subject headings such as "Miscellaneous English Plans" and "Miscellaneous French Data." The dash numbers on these cards are prac tically all in the lhO's and 190's. These cards are not duplicated.by the cards described in series 1. 6. Arranged alphabetically by title of plan, cards for miscellaneous ships being filed under ">!" and these for navy yards, under "T," in two 3- PRODUCED jne .e n.ce ti er, ds ris of ...,'95 ft. in the first series and 35 ft. in the second series). - is r.o apparent distinction between the two series. ......... -c PLANS 07 SHIPS STRICKEN FECN THE HAvY REGISTER. 129 vir.g name of ship, title of p and file reference I-r-*' t--t -- ?*> ! T \,see entry 126) or to vault, pigeonhole, and yard .Iphatetically by name of vessel. The vault, pigeon er references are unidentified and nay relate to a r filing arrangement of the plans. Stricken ves- ose soli , scrapped, or otherwise disposed of by the Navy De- .. i u . Mos-a of the cards are undated and many of them are probably G- * ' or date than 1901).. Included are cards for the Amphitrite re: erri Ians of this vessel that are misfiled with plans of foreign res se-i ^ =see e itry 133). XISLELLAILELUS PLANS, ca. 1863-1919. 25 ft. 129 Plans and blueprints, mostly of United States naval vessels, similar to those described in entry 126. Unarranged. 5LTEPP.INIS AID TRACINGS 0? VESSELS. 1893-95. 2 vols. 130 A record of plans sent to other Navy Department bureaus, the Secretary of the Navy, naval constructors at navy yards and shipyards, and a few naval stations and naval boards showing date sent, place sent, name of vessel and title of plan, whether it is a blueprint or tracing, and the number of blueprints or tracings sent. Arranged chronologically and thereunder.by name cf agency or station to which sent or by name of ves sel, with indexes to places sent and-names of vessels in the volumes. PLANS OF BATTLESHIPS.- 1896. 2 vols. 1 in. 131 Plans of inboard profiles, decks, holds, and platforms. One volume contains plans of the "Alabama and Class"; the other, plans of the Illi _n_o__is. rne --1 w is are not dated, but it is indicated on some of them that tney were prepared to illustrate an article on "The New Battleships" pub lished in Transactions of the Society of Naval Architects and Engineers in 1396. HECOHD OF PLANS SENT. 1396-98. 2 vols. 3 in. 132 Shows date plan was sent, name of ship and title of plan, and number of sets sent. Arranged chronologically, with indexes to names of ships on the volumes. -ESOHD OF PLANS RECEIVED OF TORPEDO BOAT DESTROYERS NOS. lh, 15, and 16. * "CQ Vu2. x voi. 1/2 in. 133 Triis volume contains a list of contractor's plans showing plan number, sucject, date of approval, number of blueprints, date forwarded to Bu- ?au, file reference to transmittal letter, and remarks; and a list of 'oi'erer.ce plans shewing reference number, plan number or mark, subject, h.rr cf prints received, date received, from. whom, received (the Bureau -L Lons true tier, and Repair and various shipbuilding firms), file refer- n:-s to correspondence (unidentified), number cf receipts forwarded, to PRODUCED 35 JM-83 whom receipts were forwarded, and date receipts were forwarded. Ar ranged by "Contractors Plans" and "Reference Plans," thereunder numeri cally by plan number. The officer or station receiving these plans is not shown. These ships were in service at various stations during the period. FLAMS OF THE CHICAGO, ca. 1907. 1 vol. 1 in. 13b Blueprint diagrams of the steering gear, spare steering gear, ward room moldings, sliding doors in the cabin, aftershaft hanger, shaft tube, lifeline- stanchions,"sections of billboard, and similar equipment. Ar ranged by type of plan. Included are one or two similar plans of the Atlanta. The plans are not dated, but many of them were received by the Bureau of Construction and Repair in 1907. These ships were in service at this time. RECORD OF NEGATIVES RECEIVED. 1910-12. 1 vol. 1 in. 13 g Shows date negative was received, subject of negative and name of ves sel to which it relates, file number of negative, and sometimes a nota tion that it was a glass negative. Arranged chronologically. USES TO PLANS OF NAVAL AUXILIARY VESSELS AND ARMED MERCHANTMEN. 1915-18. 3 ft. 136 A card index to plans of naval auxiliary vessels and armed merchant men acquired by the Navy Department for temporary use during World War I. The cards show name of vessel, class (auxiliary vessel or armed merchant- man), name of foreign country if the vessel formerly-belonged to a for eign country, title of plan, and file reference (vault, pigeonhole num ber, and yard number). The plans are of the vessels' hulls, machinery, and gun emplacements. Arranged alphabetically by name of vessel. The plans to which this index refers have not been found. PLANS OF MERCHANT VESSELS. 1917-18. 2$ ft. 137 Plans, tracings, blueprints, and Vandykes of merchant vessels operated by the Navy Department during World War I. Included are general arrange ment plans; hull plans; and plans of enginerooms, pumping and drainage systems, and apparatus and equipment. Arranged according to a numerical- alphabetical system. PLANS OF FOREIGN VESSELS. 1917-33. 2b ft 138 Plans showing arrangements of various parts, machinery, lighting and ventilation systems, and other apparatus, chiefly of British battle ships of the World War I period. Arranged according to an alphabetical- numerical system (the letters A to 0 with numerical breakdowns under the letters). The letters of the alphabet that were used have no connection with a ship's name, but plans relating to a given ship are' usually filed under the same letter. Misfiled with these records are plans of the Amphitrite, a United States vessel, 1391-99, which are included in the index to plans of ships stricken from the Navy Register (see entry 128). STANDARD BOAT DETAIL SHEETS. 1919-37. 2 vols. b in. Blueprints of machinery and equipment, with descriptions of ations and schedules of materials. There is no particular arr except that related plans are frequently grouped together. 36 139 JM - 83 ; ME ;7j.rs AND NAVAL EASES. 191?-lo. i rises of yards and bases showing nine andMcca**on nf * r-nr: -nation and designation of build*--*. pnd Ji f ^ r . yards, such as the Public Works Depart--*^? iC** 5.de~ Ysr::, in wr.ich improvements made by the p/m/T trr. . -rearranged. J "c "or^s Department .elating to Ships1 Descriptions, Dimensions, Weights, Calculations? Tests, and Trials v -rc"S OF CONSTRUCTION MATERIALS. 1383-8U. 1 vol. 1/2 in. " 1U. ? _r- volume contains data on tensile strength tests performed on -.-I, beans, castings, and other steel materials used in the construc- an unidentified vessel. Shewn are the dates of these tests, the and dimensions of the material, and the results. Arranged in . ,.Iv chronological order. of hull weights. 1383-93. 55 vois. U ft. ib2 c:ly reports of weights of materials placed in the hulls of naval Is shoving items, finished weight of each, weight of rivets for each anc cot-al weight of each item plus rivets j and the total weight of ioer.5, the total weight of all rivets, and the grand total of weights icens and rivets. Some of the volumes also include reports from the -1 storekeeper of the weight of stores placed on board, from the equip - officer of the weight of equipment at the time of sailing, and from inspector of machinery of the weights of machinery. Arranged alpha- sally by name or class of vessel (such as gunboats and steam tugs), r. subject indexes in some of the volumes. 0? WEIGHTS AND DESCRIPTION OF EQUIPIENT AND STORES FOR TIE BOSTON. :..i. 1 vol. 1/2 in. Hi3 " h-.ij volume contains a record of weights of equipment, and descrip shoring width, length, height, depth (or kind and size where per- of spars, boats, deadeyes, hearts, blocks, furniture, and stores -lectured for the Boston at the Portsmouth Navy Yard. Arranged by of equipment, with an index to items in the volume. This volume is -seed, but it was sent to the Bureau of Construction and Repair in OF HULL WEIGHTS OF THE NEWARK. 1836. 1 vol. 1/2 in. lhk This volume shows item, weight in pounds and in tons, center of grav- forvard and aft, moments forward and abaft, center of gravity below above, moments below and 'above, and remarks. Arranged by item, with index to items in the volume. ` HULL WEIGHTS, 870-T0K GUNBOAT. 1383. 1 vol. 1/2 in. 1U$ item, weight in pounds and in tons, center of gravity forward moments forward and abaft, center of gravity below and above, slow and above, and remarks. Arranged by item, with an index -Vr.-.s in the volume. PRODUCED 37 JM - 83 >j53ai m!, fifthstfhrl -+v~-* ~ -<i ft*. Ziy. rfy irtJfcritf,tlei-'^1~ *J if*tL - TES^S TO BE APPLIED TO STEEL FOR USE IN THE CONSTRUCTION OF THE HULL AND "~KACHEiEEY OF CRUISERS NOS. 1, lx, AND 5 AMD G'EIBOATS 1103. 3 AND ix. 1338. 1/h in. ` 11x6 Descriptions of tests to be made on steel for steel plates, steel castings, rivets, piston rings, and other parts made of steel. Arranged bv subject. RECORD OF ESTIMATED HULL VIEIGHTS. 1539-91*. 19 vols. 1 ft. 11x7 Shews name of vessel, item and its weight, and data regarding the cen ter of gravity in connection with weight. Arranged by class of vessel and thereunder by number of vessel. The weight record in the volumes is not dated, but a number of the volumes include copies of correspondence, dated between 1889 and 1891*, with other Navy Department bureaus concern ing the weights. j - RECORD OF 'WEIGHTS. 1890-92. 1 vol. 1 in. U8 Snows general class of equipment, parts, and apparatus (by class num ber), specific items thereunder and their weights, and the month. Ar ranged numerically by general class number, thereunder by item, and thereunder by date. There is an index to items in the volume. The name of the vessel to which this record refers is not shown. RECORD'S OF '.-SIGHTS IN HULLS 0? SHIPS. 1890-96. 5 vols. 7 in. ' 11x9 Each of these volumes contains the record of the weights of various classes of materials or objects placed in the hull of a vessel. The re ports in two of the volumes--those containing the weights for cruiser No. 11, the Marblehead, and Cruiser No. 8, the Raleigh--are in the form of letters submitted each month by the superintending constructor and are dated September 1890-March 1892 and January 1890-July 1892, respectively. The other three volumes contain tables of weights, one for the Concord, one for the Bennington, and one for a vessel whose name is not given. The dates of the records for the Concord and the Bennington are not given: the dates of the record for the unidentified vessel are 1890-96. The rec ords for Cruisers Nos. 11 and 8 are arranged chronologically; those for the other vessels are arranged by class of material or object. There is a subject index in each volume. MISCELLANEOUS CALCULATIONS RELATING TO VESSELS, n.d. 11 vols. 9 in. ` 1$0 Calculations of hull weights and of capacities of coal bunkers, esti mates relating to the center of gravity in connection with weights, cal culations of weights of ordnance and equipment compiled from correspond ence with the Bureaus of Ordnance and of Equipment, and calculations of lengt-h, width, and thickness of plates and other items in connection with specifications. These records appear to be working papers. Many of them were compiled by the same person. No dates are shown, but material in a number of the volumes concerns battleships built after 1890. Arranged by name or class of vessel. MOLD' LOFT L TENSIONS OF HARBOR DEFENSE RAM. 1392. 1 vol. 1/2 in. lgl This volume shews dimensions of half-breadths, heights above the base and `he contour of the stern. PRODUCED JM-83 * ce.iern- s gr lum- ':? iame ven; _j recis SHIPS' '.RIGHTS . 1892-1921. 295 vols. L5 ft. 152 dunes vary in form and content. Most of them fall into the :-.;j classes: (1) Detail of Calculation of '..'eights, shewing apparatus, or equipment and thereunder a description and of material, weight per unit, number of 'units, total weights, slating to weights in connection with the center of gravity, itulations of calculated weights. (2) Returned Finished .. - > - r.owing ship's part, apparatus or equipment, specific item and weight. There are also a few volumes of preliminary imates of proposed vessels. The general arrangement -within w.ec is numerical by group number assigned each part or general : apparatus or equipment. Part of the series is arranged by name si in roughly alphabetical order, and part is arranged by class rl (such, as battleship or destroyer). "hangis n; /.rights and centers of gravity. 1893-91;. 3 vols. 2$2 , rive accounts of changes in weights and centers of gravity for , hull, machinery, equipment, and stores for the battleship Iowa, mbcat Ho. 7, and the armored cruiser Brooklyn, including infor:creaming the nature cf the change and changes in weights in ane occasionally shovring file number of Bureau's letter relating :cnn.ge. Arranged by name of vessel, with subject indexes in the . "J. S. Gunbcat No. 7 was built by the Newport News Shipbuilding lock Co., Newport Hews, Va., and the Iowa and the Brooklyn were :lo b; / the William Cramp and Sons Shipbuilding Co., Philadelphia, Pa. :ries in the three volumes were all made by the same person, probably .`jons in tne Bureau of Construction and Repair in Washington, D. C. LIGATIONS OF CHANGES IK DISPLACEMENT, METACENTRIC HEIGHT, AND TRIM OF 139U-19C 15 vols. 2 ft. 15U These volumes show name and type of vessel, reason for changes (gen- illy because of changes in design or equipment), weight of vessel be- *c change, weight removed, and weight added. Some of the volumes also `.vain recapitulations giving details of weight removed and added, re- N:s, and file references pertinent to the Bureau's correspondence. Ar- d by name of vessel. RlATICNS RELATING- TO TLE KATAHDIN. 1895. 1 vol. l/h in. 155 Mathematical calculations of curves on displacement scale and cross- ~vos for stability. lining experiment data. 1895-1925. 67 vols. 2 ft. 156 .eiDre being released by contractors, naval vessels were inclined to ;r-.r.in the position of the center of gravity. The information shown hc-ss volumes includes the time and place of the experiment; na..e of Leer supervising the experiment; weather, tide, and mooring condition; ;"i:r: cf the ship as to completeness and as to water in bilges; den ' :f water where the experiment was made; and data regarding weights, readings, and results. Arranged by name of vessel. itt n_ PRODUCED JM - 83 . . .. V* - S'-c *Z*v-' . ^' - - 'it ^ >:t>l^,\ **.`,. *. A* V,r* - 4.:,Vr- * ,n^tagttru^y^rw>^^i fTftfTn^n `lVfc'T: V V ^:VVV - --2ILT~' CALCULATIONS FOR 70-FOCT TORPEDO BOAT. 1896. 1 vol. 1/L ^ "'" 15?' Machenaoical calculations relating to tne stability of this vessel. l-JBCIB-- :? THE TRIAL BOARD FOR THE MARIETTA AIM THE WHEELED. May-June 1897. 1 vol. l/k in. 158 Contains the record kept by the recorder of the board appointed to r.=l-:e trials at San Francisco of these two vessels constructed by the Frier. Iren V.'orks, San Francisco* Calif. The record shows the daily ac tivities cf the board and lists the correspondence sent and received by the heard each day (giving name of person from whom or to whom correspcr.; ence was sent, and date and subject of correspondence). The volume bear: a Bureau cf Construction and Repair correspondence file number showing chat it was received as an enclosure to correspondence. Arranged chrono- frSTTMCTIMM FOR STANDARD SHIP CALCULATIONS. 1893. 1 vol. 1/2 in. 159 Printed tables containing mathematical data for calculating stability the censer cf buoyancy, metacentric radii, appendages and wetted surface, and appendages and midship section. Arranged by type of calculation. IFICATION OF CALCULATED AMD RETURNED FINISHED WEIGHTS. 1393-99. 2 vols 1 in. 160 These volumes show group (there are some 50 groups each covering a general class of ships' parts, machinery, equipment, or supplies), spe cific part under the group, and a description and remarks concerning the part. Arranged chronologically and thereunder numerically by group num ber. BOOKLETS OONIA. THING REPORTS OF /EIGHTS, DESCRIPTIONS AND TESTS OF ELEC TRIC AUXILIARIES, PHOTOGRAPHS, AIM GENERAL INFORMATION REGARDING NA VAL VESSELS. 1900-1917. 200 vols. 15ft. 161 These records consist of the following classes of booklets, mostly in the form of paperbound blueprints, relating to individual naval vessels. (1) Detailed Finished Weights, showing name of vessel, station of super intending constructor, year, and, under the general group of equipment and parts (there are some 50 groups for such classes as stempost and sternpost, transverse framing, main deck, and steering appliances) the specific items and their weights. Arranged within the volumes numeri cally by group number, with indexes showing dem, group number, and page number, ar.i summaries showing group number, weights of classes of items, and total weights for each group. (2) Tests of Electric Auxiliaries, showing name of vessel, station of superintending constructor, year, and performance and descriptive data concerning tests of electric auxiliaries (cranes, pumps, hoists, fans, motors, winches, etc.). Arranged within the volumes by type of electric auxiliary, with tables of contents and sometimes alphabetical indexes. (3) Descriptions of Electric Auxil iaries, ccnnaining name of vessel, station of superintending construc tor, year, and narrative descriptions (inducing some diagrams and sta- cistical cables) of electrically ooerated an-:diaries, such -ns systems ** - r. e* t- i orc 'resnv:atc*z% PRODUCED LG JM- 83 - ; endless chain ammunition hoists. Arranged within the volumes electric auxiliary, with tables of contents and indexes. Some inscriptions contain corrections and additions prepared when the v;cre overhauled. (U) Descriptions and Tests of Electric Appli- inir.n the information contained in the booklets described in 2 :ve, and arranged in the same manner as those booklets. (5) Genernaiion, shoring name of vessel, station of superintending con , year, ship's complement of officers and crew, and dimensions of he booklets also contain descriptions of batteries, anchors and watertight compartments, valves, fireplugs, cooling arrangements, .on handling arrangements, steering gear, systems for pumping, , flooding, and sprinkling, and the various rooms on the ship. . within the volumes by subject, with tables of contents. (6) Pho- fa few booklets only), showing views of vessels as a whole and roc and decks cn vessels. 7k-- aeries is arranged alphabetically by name of vessel. A few vol_--?s relate to two vessels of the same class and are filed alphabetically rare of vessel. Many of the booklets bear file references to correro order.ee of the Bureau of Construction and Repair showing that they were .rigirally enclosures to incoming correspondence. There are very few - odists fer the years before 1902 and after 1912. Not all vessels are represented by all the types of booklets described; the number and types booklets on file for each vessel vary considerably. :.-.7A CONCERNING DESTROYERS NOS. 1, 2, AMD 3. 1901. 1 vol. 1 in. 162 This volume contains drawings of profiles of stem and stem, with au- -.-.orized changes indicated, heights of half-breadths, decks, and sections, v.b working papers relating to heights inserted loosely in the volume. The figures appear to relate to mold loft dimensions. BE 0? SHIPS' k'EIGHIS. 1902-6. 6 vols. 1 ft. 163 heso volumes shew the location and weights of bulkheads, doors, hes, armor plating, airports, deck lights, hoisting machinery, and types of structures and fittings on board the Chauncey, the Bain- re, the St. Louis, and two other unidentified vessels. Arranged by o: vessel and thereunder by name of section of ship. r.'BTTTATIONS RELATING TO THE CANONICUS AND THE PASSAIC. 1903-U. 2 vols. 2 in. 16H Machematical computations, with drawings, relating to weights and di- ter.sions of plating, bolts, deck planking, stempost and sternpost, rudder, --- similar items. The items are numbered, and most of the computations - - arranged numerically by item number. One volume, dated 1903-U, con- '-'-ins entries for the Canonicus; the other volume contains entries for Gar.onicus and the Passaic. The latter volume, which is undated, con- 3 = last of items arranged numerically and showing page number of V. i i \ t r si-. >>,: ti j; F d ci; the prelzdlnary trial of the Colorado. Nov. 190U. 1 voi. : : 165 A copy cf the report of the Board of Inspection and Survey, dashing- or. the '.rial of this vessel at the New York Navy Yard. j^f^QQ(JQQ ^ JM - 83 contains information regarding the hull, fittings, equipment, machinery f and speed trials. Included are lists of uncompleted work. The Board of Inspection and Survey was organized under an act of Con gress approved August 5, 1332, which required the Secretary' of the Navy to provide for the inspection of all naval vessels. The functions of the Board were later extended to include acceptance examination trials of na val vessels and the inspection of newly commissioned vessels and of ves sels returning from foreign stations. A Pacific Coast Section of the 3oard was maintained at San Francisco, Calif. The Board generally con ducted inspections and trials through subboards of inspection and survey. From 1839 to 1909 the Board was under the Bureau of Navigation; in 1909 it was transferred to the Office of the Secretary of the Navy; and in 19Ip it was transferred to the Office of the Chief of Naval Operations where it became the Inspection Division. DETAILED FINISHED WEIGHTS OF TIE ST. LOUIS. 1906. 1 vol. 1 in. 166 This volume shows general class of ship1s parts, equipment, and ap paratus; specific items thereunder and their weights; and total weights for each class. Arranged numerically by general class (or group) num ber. A summary, by group number, shows classes and weights; and an in dex, arranged alphabetically by item, shows group number and page number. RECORD OF SHIPS' WEIGHTS OF THE PADUCAH. 1906. 1 vol. 2 in. 167 This volume shows general class of equipment and machinery (some 5>0 groups), specific items thereunder, and their weights. Arranged numeri cally by group number. REPORTS OF TRIALS OF THE NEREUS, THE PROTEUS, THE.ORION, THE JASON, THE CYCLOPS, THE NEPTUNE, THE NORTH CAROLINA, AND THE WASHINGTON. 1905-13. 1 in. 168 Reports of trial boards on preliminary and final trials of vessels, containing information on the performance of the vessels. Some of the reports are accompanied by data sheets containing technical compilations on the performance of engines and hulls. Arranged by name of vessel. REPORTS OF TESTS OF ELECTRIC AUXILIARIES OF THE VERMONT. 1907. 1 vol. 1 in. ' 169 Reports of shop tests and ship tests of electric auxiliaries installed on this vessel under the jurisdiction of the Bureau of Construction and Repair, with tabulations of data. Arranged by subject, with a table of contents and an index. TRACINGS OF TRIALS OF VESSELS. 1907-H. 1 ft. 170 Tracings of the Board of Inspection and Survey (see entry 161) to ac company reports of trial boards, containing technical data on the per formance of ships under trial. They show name of ship, course over which trial took place, time of run, speed of ship, and data regarding temper atures and behavior of boilers. Arranged numerically under dash plan number 196-1 (196-1-1 to 196-1-11;), but filed separately from the Dash Plan Series" (see entry 126) and not included in the index to that se ries. There is a cord list showing name of ship and file number, arranged 12 PRODUCED JM - 83 facfri y> >n- :7 the na- 3- g s ?r. ;d ^ - -* ?fc -^iV n -'^---f^*- `Oum7!ljii*T+ .1 riit* '* 'r'i. - fils number. These cards evidently refer to additional ;e "hey show numbers as high as 196-1-100. X 4 : ? -:::: o? -heights of the Pennsylvania. 1912. 1 voi. 2 in. 171 5 shows general class of `equipment and machinery and there: ioems, number of units, weights per -unit, total weights, rding weights in connection with the center of gravity. Ar ia number of class of equipment and machinery, with an. in cut of the volume. 37 REPORTS OF ELECTRIC AUXILIARIES OF THE UTAH. 1 in. 172 tests of the electrically operated auxiliaries in- by or under the supervision of the Bureau of Con . They contain a brief description of the mechani- . auxiliary, with data on its electrical and mechani- rams of electrical connections; descriptions of the ors, rheostats, controlling appliances, and safety operation and care of the apparatus; and ------s-,r --PKi-Tf. s of the shop tests and ship tests of the elec- runs, l'hese printed volumes are undated, but they contain of the completed Utah, dated in 1912. Arranged by subject, re are in iexes, arranged alphabetically by subject, in the front of velum; s. CP TEST REPORTS FROM THE DIEHL MANUFACTURING CO., ELIZABETHPORT, N. J. 1912. 7 in. 173 Reports to the Bureau of Construction and Repair from the electrical i and other technicians employed by this company on tests of motors, -.'Hating sets, laundry equipment, winches, and spare parts under manu- :ture at this company for a number of vessels, including a few sub- "ir.es. Related correspondence and some blueprints and diagrams are :luded. There are also some reports of inspections and shipments of re parts. Arranged in general by name of vessel but occasionally by e of article tested. V-.Il CALCULATIONS OF HEIGHTS OF DESTROYERS 57-62 AND 69-7U- 1913-15. C vols. 3 in. 17li .rose volumes show general class of equipment and machinery and there r specific items, number of units, weight per unit, total weights, Ha regarding weights in connection with the center of gravity. Ar-r . V65sex number (one volume relates to destroyers Nos. 57-62 and i.r-jr volume to destroyers Nos. 69-7u) and thereunder numerically by - r.umaer of class of .equipment and machinery. There are indexes in --"ait if the volumes. Ti mi .`7^* s ife |*uir r-| ift 1 w* f-Ai fc.'S' n.;.!..?..' K HSJ* g:;*} Its LR* 1h5.---*-v.j;Kjh?* ELECTRICAL AUXILIARIES OF |M-I . 1915. 1 booklet. Less than 1/L in. 1J5 -:let contains explanations of corrections and additions made :riptior. cf Electrical Auxiliaries" in connection with the i- 1 v3 i -- -a one- snin ahe Norfolk Navy Yard. Arranred bv 1 r PRODUCED JM - 83 .. ' Ji A aj. 5! 2788 S i 3 * S3 I 5 1 1 v.^r v" '^^*. V'VV ^csjSjg-g *3fst`rKiAafc-. .'v^^1^* _a^/ w\ v CORRECTIONS AID ADDITIONS TO DESCRIPTION OF ELECTRICAL AUXILIARIES OF THE VERMONT. 1915- 1 booklet. Less than 1/1* in. 17o This booklet contains explanations of corrections and additions made to the "Description of Electrical Auxiliaries" in connection with the overhaul of the ship at the Norfolk Navy Yard. Arranged by subject. CORRECTIONS AND ADDITIONS TO DESCRIPTION OF ELECTRICAL AUXILIARIES OF TEE MEN HAMPSHIRE. ' 1915-16. 1 booklet. Less than 1/1* in. 177 This booklet contains explanations of corrections andadditions made to the "Description of Electrical Auxiliaries" in connection with the overhaul of the ship at the Norfolk Navy Yard. Arranged by subject. DETAIL CALCULATIONS OF WEIGHTS OF BATTLE CRUISERS NOS. 1-5. 1916. 1 vol. 6 in. 178 This volume shows general class of equipment and machinery and there under specific items, number of units, weight per unit, total weights, and data regarding weights in connection with the center of gravity. Ar ranged numerically by group number of class of equipment and machinery. There is an index in the front of the volume. 7 L t. t Sli i fir *5 DENVER MOLD LOFT BOOK. n.d. 1 vol. 1 in. 179 Contains penciled notations apparently relating to measurements of the Denver. It is not further identified. Arranged in general by part of vessel. ' WEIGHT BOOK OF THE STRINGHAM. n.d. 1 vol. 1 in. 180 Shows general class of ship's parts, apparatus, and equipment (such as keel, transverse framing, lower deck, and bulkheads), specific items thereunder, and their weights. Arranged by name of general class of item. DATA RELATING TO A 750-TON TORPEDO CRUISER, n.d. 1 vol. 1 in. 181 This volume contains a few pages of notations describing the battery and machinery of this vessel and showing weights and dimensions. There is no particular arrangement. WEIGHT BOOK OF THE WHIPPLE, n.d. 1 vol. 1 in. 182 Shows general class of ship's parts, apparatus, and equipment, spe cific items thereunder, and their weights. Arranged numerically by group number of general class of item. MOLD LOFT DIMENSIONS, n.d. 1 vol. 1/2 in. 183 This volume shows dimensions of half-breadths; radius and center of" stem tube boss; dimensions of engineroom, coal bunker, and ordinary floors; and offsets for turtle deck. Included are several diagrams. The name of the vessel concerned is not shown. r Xr *A NOTES ON TESTS, n.d. 1 vol. l/2 in. 181* This volume contains rough notes, drawings, and calculations on vari ous tests conducted on materials and machinery for unidentified vessels. Unarranged. PRODUCE? 1*1* JM - 83 I r. 3 * r Ol. X V ;? weights of ccnstetctici: materials. rue. 1 vol. 1/h in. "''ic volur.e records weights of plates, frar.cs, angles, and beans used ,, construction of an unidentified vessel, shelving their dimensions - identifying narks. Arranged by type of material, with a list of ma."-rials arranged numeric .ally by page number. Records Relating to Claims Involving Vessels These records concern claims of contractors against the Navy Departir. connection with the building of Civil War vessels and the buildy-.- cf vessels from about 189k to 1908 when the Navy was being rapidly ns of German nationals for merchant vessels taken by the 'Jr.ited States during World VJar Ij and claims of the Electric Boat Co. of Croton, Conn., in connection with the building of World VJar I submarines. The o" arising out of Civil War contracts for war vessels were for additional compensation for alterations and extra work, alleged de- lavs, end increased costs of labor and materials vrhen the time for com- oletir.g the contract had been extended. These claims of contractors for damanss cf various serts growing out of the construction of vessels of war and steam, machinery led to the organization, between 1863 and 1870, of six beards of naval officers having -widely divergent instructions but ail passing in one way or another on all or part of these claims. The first board, known as the Board of August 1863, was appointed on June 23, 1%3, to examine and report on the claims of two companies for extra work and extra expense on several vessels. It made its report on August 29, 1863, and transacted no further business. On October 7, 1863, the Chief of the Bureau of Construction and Repair reported to the Secretary of the Navy on the confused condition of accounts of vessels under construction and requested that a board be appointed to examine the extent of the lia bility of the Government in each case. Accordingly, on October 16, I863, the Secretary appointed Adm. F. H. Gregory president of a board, known as the Gregory Board, to examine and report on the cost of the changes made since the contracts were awarded in the vessels of the monitor class then under construction for the Navy Department. This board met irregu larly from October 26, 1363, until January 1865, when it took up the ac counts of the various contractors and prepared them for settlement. The claims of the contractors were submitted directly to the board without the intervention of the Navy Department. The board recommended the amounts to be paid, and the Bureau of Construction and Repair paid the recommended amounts to the contractors. After the death of Admiral Gregory on October k, l3oo, his senior assistant. Commodore Cadwalader "irggold, assumed Gregory's duties as General Superintendent of Ironclads and as president of the board. The board continued to pass upon the bills of contractors and to submit recommendations to the Navy Department until -.ovember 1, 1366, when the office of the General Superintendent of Iron clads was ordered closed by the Navy Department. Coincident with the closing of the office of the General Superintendent of Ironclads, Com modore Ringgold was appointed president of a board to pass on a number of accounts of contractors. The two continuous boards over which Commodore nggold presided were considered as one board, known as the Ringgoipj^QQy JM-83 k5 Board. Some of the clair.s consider ti'.e contractors and others vers ref partr.ent. Its procedure was simila Ringgold Board submitted a complete and transacted no further business. . tv it were received directly from, red to the board by the Navy Deto that of the Gregory Board. The eport of its work on Kay L, 1867> On Karen 9, 1365/ the Senate passed a resolution to inquire into and to determine how much the vessels of war and steam machinery con tracted for by the Navy Department in the years 1362 and 1863 cost the contractors over and above the contract price and allowance for extra work. Only the vessels that had given satisfaction to the Department were to be considered. On May 25* 1365* as a result of this action, the Secre tary of the Navy appointed Commodore Thomas C. Selfridge president of a board, known as the Selfridge Board, which met at the New York Navy Yard on July 5* 1856, and adjourned on December 23, 1865. This board was furnished with a list of vessels that had given satisfaction to the Navy Department, and the contractors submitted their claims directly to the board. The board's report stated the excess of cost to contractors as determined by <he board, but it did not determine to what extent the Gov ernment was responsible for any increased cost due the contractor over and above the c oneract price and allowance for extra work. By an act of Congress approved March 2, 1367, the Secretary of the Navy was directed to investigate the claims of all contractors for build ing vessels of war and for the steam machinery therefor under contracts made after May 1, 1861, and before January 1, 136U, on the following ba sis: to ascertain the additional cost which was necessarily incurred by each contractor in the completion of his work by reason of any change or alteration in the plans and specifications required and of delays in the prosecution of the work that were caused by the Government and were not provided for in the original contract. The Secretary was directed to submit to Congress a tabular statement of each case containing the name of the contractor, description of the work, the contract price, the in creased cost of the work over the contract price, and the amount of such increased cost caused by the delay and action of the Government. On July 6, 1867, Commodore J. B. Marchand was appointed president of a board, known as the Marchand Board, to gather the required information. This board met in Washington, D. C., fron July 3 to October 16, 1867, when it was dissolved. It was reconvened on November 26, 1867, to consider two additional claims, and it was finally dissolved on that date. The board submitted a tabular statement of the results of its investigations, which was transmitted to Congress by the Secretary of the Navy on December 4, 1867. ' The last board, known as the Boggs 3 card, was established by order of the Secretary of the Navy, dated Au.gus t 6, 1369, to examine the claims of two companies for charges extra to the contract in the construction of several harbor and river monitors. Comoacre Charles S. Boggs was oresi- der.t of this board, which met on August 17, 1869, and adjourned on Au- gust 20. The board was reconvened in November 1569 to consider an ac icn'iZ. i \c?\z i' 1 / ^ 1 y di.szzZsre i on November 19, 1369. It, r.c :.o o 7 ''nor* re au o. PRODUCED JM-83 i ;rO.T. " Cl -n; s Mr f St v; to n-- the ra work. to :re>f a Yard Kavy he as Cov er :he lildts ba by or the ot ne lich >ard, it o rd ich _ms of - result of the reports and recommendations of these boards, the ----.rent raid a number of claims, some in amounts corresponding . ' ladings of the beards and others in part. Congress, by special - ' annronriation acts, provided for direct payment of a number of ' -.ins or.d, by statute, sent others to the Court of Claims for judgr.b rayment of the amounts due. Some of these claims were not set---ii many years after the close of the Civil War. Navel. vessels contracted for after the Civil War, particularly after .--_2's when the Wavy was being rapidly rebuilt and increased, were .ved in litigation before the Court of Claims for several reasons, ity of the contractor to complete the contract at the spec- .died time bee ause of the nondelivery of structural material, inability fficient supply of skilled labor, and strikes. In cases construction of torpedo boats and destroyers, contractors , addi.ticn.al reason for delay, that contracts for the con- hese vessels were so exacting that full compliance with was cater. impossible. To provide against delays, contracts for new y contained clauses assigning penalties for delays, writh .a orizir.g the Secretary of the Navy, for good cause shown, time provided in the contract for completion. If the Sec ' do this and the contractor thought the penalty unjust, ecu it + sya his case to the Court of Claims, which was authorized to or and : r.e, among other types of claims, those arising out of rcntracts with the Government. In addition to the records relating to :hese cla ascribed below, the field records of the Bureau also con- * . jji s one rec< rds relating to these claims (see entries 623, 673, 67U, 0, ">--) o-i. 350, and 352). Cn May 12, 1?1?, shortly after the United States entered World cr I, a joint resolution was passed by Congress authorizing the Presi~>r:t to take possession of merchant vessels owned by citizens, corporm.ior.s, and subjects of nations with which the United States was at war m.i directing the Secretary of the Navy to appoint a Board of Survey to --certain the actual value of the vessels at the time they were taken. 7 >: Settlement of V/ar Claims Act, approved March 10, 1928, provided for the appointment of a War Claims Arbiter whose duties included the deter mination of fair compensation to German nationals for merchant vessels `-i-:en by the United States during World War I. Both the Arbiter and the --t-cartnent of Justice, representing the United States in claims before Arbiter, requested the Navy Department to furnish information and ascrstar.ee regarding vessels seized under the joint resolution of May 12, In 1923 and 1929 information regarding these vessels was compiled --cm the records of the Bureau of Construction and Repair and was for-urced as requested. The claims of the Electric Boat Co., Groton, Conn., in connection submarine contracts, were investigated by a board of naval officers ' ; `inter by the Secretary of the Navy in May 1920. The claims were for , --tes caused to the contractor by delays resulting from changes ordered .be Navy Eepartmer.t, delays causing the contractor to lose premises --i.7retroactive wvos, und -nbr- colic-"1 PRODUCED -83 procsctaor.. y-e board, meeting at Groton, Conn., and other places, contime I i~ 5 Lnvestigations until about 192?. s hZLi.rz::- to cLir-D in connection with ts construction of civil naval vessels. 1361-1909. 60 ft. 186 Parers relating to accounts and supplies, consisting of data re garairar wages and prices compiled from Senate ana Labor Department re ports, navy yard payrolls, and the books of contractors; correspondence, in 1907, regarding prices in the 1360's; diagrams and graphs con cerning wares and prices; memoranda of prices, consisting of documents CX 'th'r Civil War period and compilations of later dates; compilations of daps. i egsrding payments in connection with changes in specifications and SjC Ox -- work; letters forwarding approved bills; and proposals and adver- tiseTrents for the construction of vessels and for materials and supplies, iiZT cSlZ Am numerically by envelope number (Nos. 1-10, U2, Ii3, 117-H8A, -6lL, and 620). 59 [ 2. Papers relating to war vessels, consisting of correspondence be tween superintending constructors, inspectors, or contractors and the Navy Department at the time of construction of the vessels; compilations of data regarding costs; analyses of the claimants' evidence before boards of naval officers; and, in Court of Claims cases, bound volumes contain ing "correct, copies" of letters, progress reports, bills, contracts, spec ifications, blueprints, and financial statements forwarded in response to the call of the Department of Justice. Arranged in numbered envelopes by name of vessel, except that a few papers are filed under the heading "Mis cellaneous Vessels," the class of vessel (such as light-draft monitors), or the name cf the contractor (envelope numbers 21, 23, 31, 33, 35-36, 72-103, l23-5dl> and 703-312). Filed separately are li; volumes of "cor rect copies" of documents submitted in Court of Claims cases, most of which bear envelope numbers but which are not arranged numerically. 3. Papers relating to boards of naval officers, consisting of calcu lations regarding expenditures and costs submitted to or compiled by the Ringgold Board; papers relating to the establishment and organization of the Gregory and Selfridge Boards, with some related correspondence; pro ceedings of the Marchana Board; and a report of the Boggs Board contain ing information regarding its establishment, its membership, and the awards it made. Arranged by name of board in numbered envelopes (Nos. $2 60). h. Papers relating to Admiral Gregory's tenure as General Superintend ent of Ironclads, consisting of orders to principal inspectors, corre spondence with local inspectors, reports of expenditures and other ac counting records, correspondence and estimates concerning the pay of employees, and correspondence concerning the administration of the office. Arranged numerically in numbered envelopes (Nos. 105-116). Sc * Ki see Hare ecords, consisting of correspondence regarding de-" vices for remevi rbor obstructions, ideas for new devices, and pat- ents; orders a correspondence regardi) g the assignment of inspecting engineersj -- s cf the Port Royal, S C., Working Party (evidently a I i i ,;fu con- 136 reer.ce, connts ns of s and verolies, ij tions boards tain- ' i speclse to oes by l "Mis3rs), 36, 'cor- 5 -CU- ' the n of oro<am- `S 52- s f f ^r.rrared in the repair and refitting of naval vessels), consisting Island reports regarding costs, employees, and repairs and other naval vessels; tables relating to ironclads; charters; "un . ?_nd "unidentified" papers; and papers relating to a few Court of ; = ses. Arranged numerically in numbered envelopes (Nos. 615-701), ..HZ-'-. f:r the Court of Claims papers that are filed by case number and '-ear envelope numbers. According to a report found with these records, they were arranged in - -= rnrner described above by the Navy Department, at an unspecified dr. order to facilitate the locating of individual papers. Papers --'iioir.a tc a particular vessel were placed in a separate envelope, and r:r.er nepers were classified according to their content and placed in .---elores. In the case of papers relating to one or both sister vessels riilo by one firm, the papers relating to one vessel and the papers reh-cirg tc both vessels were placed in one. envelope and an additional envvl;-e was provided for papers relating to the second vessel only. This system was followed in filing papers relating to vessels not of the = -ne class buz which were built in the same yard and `for those relating so vessels built under one inspector but not at the same yard. Original documents were placed in odd-numbered envelopes; copies of original docu-sr.ts were placed in even-numbered envelopes having the next number above she envelope coneaiming the originals; and notes, calculations, drafts of reports, and other papers compiled in connection with claims were placed Ln envelopes bearing the same numbers as those containing copies, with the letter "A" added. Thus original papers relating- to the Yazoo are in envelope 305, copies are in envelope 306, and notes and calculations are in envelope 306a. If more than one envelope was necessary for a class of papers, the envelopes were numbered in the style 237-l> 237-2, etc. The report further states that in order to find a paper with ease a cer tain familiarity was necessary with the names of vessels built, their class, the names of contractors, and the principal officers engaged in supervising their building. It pointed out that a looseleaf index had r.-een compiled, in five volumes, which contained a great deal of infor mation on these points and other miscellaneous matters and also that a "list of Envelope Numbers" had been compiled in a looseleaf memoranda took. These looseleaf books have not been found. At present there are some gaps in numbers and many of the envelopes have disappeared, although the papers are marked -with and filed by the envelope number. 07 A BOARD 07 NAVAL OFFICERS IN THE CASE OF THE IRON DOUBLE-ENDER AS31-7LOT. Dec. 1593- 1 vol. l/2 in. 187 A report of a board of two naval officers appointed to assist the De- girzment of Justice in the preparation of the defense in Court of Claims -5.ee No. 16228 relating to the Ashuelot, a Civil War vessel. The report "r.sxsts of copies of correspondence regarding the establishment of the instructions to the board, and the results of the board's inauir- r She volume contains a subject index. r--I IF A 30AED 27 NAVAL OFFICERS IN THE CASE OF THE MONITOR KANAYUXX. --- 1392. 1 vol. 1 in. Ido A r-porz of a board of two naval officers aooointed to assist the De- ef Justice ir. the mreraration of the defense in Court of Claims PRODUCED h? JM - 83 ruxA/'A-ut^nx.;<i---vlhm'p:.;- .'7 -' Case No. 1683!+ relating to the Manayunk, a Civil 'war vessel. The report consists of copies of correspondence regarding the establishment of the board, instructions to the board, and the results of the board's inGuiries. The volume contains a subject index. REPORT 0? A BOARD 0? NAVAL OFFICERS IN THE CASE OF THE MONITOR NAUEUC. July 1393. 1 vol. 1/2 in. 189 A report of a board of two naval officers appointed to assist the De partment of Justice in the preparation of the defense in Court of Claims Case No. 16920 relating to the Naubuc, a Civil War vessel. The report consists of copies of correspondence regarding the establishment of the board, instructions to the board, and the results of the board's inquir ies. The volume contains a subject index. REPORT 0? A BOARD OF NAVAL OFFICERS ! THE CASS OF THE MONITOR HAUSET. Feb. 1393. 1 vol. 1/2 in. 190 A report- of a board of two naval officers appointed to assist the De- partrert of Justice in the preparation of the defense in Court of Claims Case No, 16521^relating to the Nauset, a Civil,War vessel. The report consists of copies of correspondence regarding the establishment of the board, instructions to the board, and the results of the board's inauir- ies. The volume contains a subject index. k ? ^ i REPORT OF A BOARD- OF NAVAL OFFICERS IN TIE CASE OF THE MONITOR SQUANDO. 1391. .1 vol. 1 in. . 191 A report of a board of two naval officers appointed to assist the De- partment of Justice in the preparation of the defense in Court of Claims Case No. loSlo relating to the Squando, a Civil War vessel. The report consists of copies of correspondence regarding the establishment of the board, instructions to the board, and the results of the board's inquir- ies. The volume contains a subject index. Inserted in the volume also is the cross-examination in 1892 of Naval Constructor Philip Hichbom, a member of the board. e. 'p / | $ ` R REPORT OF A BOARD OF NAVAL OFFICERS IN THE CASE OF TIE MONITOR WASSUC. Oct. 1393. 1 vol. 1/2 in. 192 A report of a board of two naval officers appointed to assist the De partment of Justice in the preparation of the defense in Court of Claims Case No. 16835 relating to the Wassue, a Civil War vessel. The report consists of copies of correspondence regarding the establishment of the board, instructions to the board, and the results of the board's inquir ies. j i "COURT CF CLAIMS WCRK-LIST OF PAPERS AND DATES SAME WERE SENT TO TIE E'JREAU C 6 R." 1?0h-9. 1 vol. 1/1+ in. 193 This volume shovrs title of paper, generally under the name of vessel concerned, number of copies made, and date sent. The name of the office or person keeping the record is not shown. The vessels mentioned are of the Civil War period. Arranged chronologically. t t * i DISCIIDA:ECUS RECORDS. 1567-90. 5 in. 19h This material relates to claims involving both Civil War vessels and vs ss2. c DnSuVucbcG. c.z> zL ici't/Gi' "i.nc "Lucis 73his Droco*31^*' \ OP"" ^ *>*#: produced ^ rs sport ` the UC. 189 s Delaims ort the quir- ET. ~I90 3 Delaims ort . the cuir- roo. 191 X $ De- I-Al ms -y-~ >ort the S mirilso -?=" 71, , X. 192 De.aims rt ......r- zoc-i and of Secor and Co., lie*.-: York, 21. Y.; claims in the ;l=f_.-5; compilations of data regarding claims of the Newport " "j.rtuilding ar.d Dry Dock Co., Newport 2.'evs, Va.; ana blueprints ,'I;rceic doan destroyers. Unarranged. of cLA.r-5 recopx-s in cases et/givzig naval vessels. '773-1910. 53 vcls. or pamphlets. 5 ft. 19$ Printed volumes, some of which are only pamphlets, containing some or -- 0f the following documents: petition of the claimant, evidence and -coitions for the claimant, correspondence relating to construction of sel, contract for vessel, evidence and depositions for defendant, '-tcrv of case, and findings of facts. Most of this material relates r cases growing cut of Civil War contracts, but a small quantity re- h.ces to later contracts for the construction of naval vessels. There a few scattered items dated later than 1910. Arranged by designa tion of case. rcr.rrs eeiatztg eg tee bailsy. 1899-1900. 1 voi. 2 in. 196 Tils vessel was built by the Gas Engine and Power Co. and Charles L. `-ibury and Co., Consolidated, Morris Heights, N. Y. This volume shows -..-.runts cf payments made for plates, castings, paints and oils, miscel laneous material, and personnel; changes involving change in cost, giving :banges ar.d cost estimates of the board on changes; contract extensions -r.u cost; and dates cn 'which strikes occurred. Arranged under subject .-.endings and thereunder chronologically. There is an index, arranged alphabetically by initial letter of subject, in the front of the volume. i * i i \ i: * i: : > ylP.DS HELATHI- TO THE BLAKELY AND THE DeLOIIG. 1900-190U. 1ft. 197 These torpedo boats were constructed at the George Lawley and Son 1`rp., South Boston, Mass. The records consist of reports of trial : cards and reports of defects, reports relating to payments and insur-r.ee, reports on the inspection of machinery, and reports of employees, --'.h related correspondence; blueprints and plans; and reports on weights machinery. Arranged in part by name of vessel and in part by type of -orrespondence or other record. -flllS RELATING TO THE STEWART. 1901-3. 1 in. 193 This torpedo boat/was constructed by the Gas Engine and Power Co. and '7 Charles L. Seabury and Co., Consolidated, Morris Heights, N. Y. The records, consisting of correspondence and contracts, are arranged under '-'-3 following headings: "Correspondence in Connection with Changes under --rcract"; "Payments" (bills and vouchers); "Correspondence Regarding m'.er.sions in Contract Time"; "Proposal, Contract, and Agreement" (the `rc-'ment relating to changes in contract); and "Trials and Acceptances" reports of final and preliminary trials, and notification to Navy De- ^r-.rsr.t bureaus of acceptance of the vessel). i. Jr 11*. 11 i i- jpN \1 t \ ' x:: r.FLVTzi- to t:-z wiikes. 13^9-1902. I i -:-ic vessel was constructed by the Gas Engine -'Ter 1. 3sabury and Co., Consolidated. The r :r--'-rr.ce, contracts and agreements, progress re ' *0 trials ar.d acceptances. They are arra 199 :d Power Co. and by :rds consist of correts, and recoi'ds re d under the following PRODUCED ! JM - 83 f !l HSU-:: 3 ?* dS 3 39 w3 .H ^*5 -- l"-.', . -.* - A<-.y r -j'vt'* ' , '?;.; ., i - --i`-- .'.>1 ., , - v'v,Y headings: "Correspondence in Connection -with Changes under Contract"; "Payments" (bills and vouchers); "Progress Reports"; "Proposal, Contract, and*"Agreement" (the agreement relating to changes in contract); "Corre spondence Regarding Extensions in Contract Time"; and "Trials and Accept ances" (reports of final and preliminary trials ar.d notification to Navy Department bureaus of acceptance of the vessel). PEGGED 0? CCHPESPO'DENCE REIATINC- TO THE STEWART, THE BLAKELY, THE WILKES, AMD THE DeLONQ. 1393-1908. 5 .in. 200 Consists of cards showing name of vessel, main subject and Bureau's file number, and thereunder abstracts of communications relating to the main subjects and to their s'ubnumbers. Some of the correspondence to which these cards refer is included in the series described in entry 92, and seme s scattered in the series described in entries 197-199 and 225. This correspondence relates chiefly to contracts and to the construction of vessels. Arranged by' name of vessel and thereunder by subject- EECOEDS RELATING TO THE DALE, THE DECATUR, THE SHUBRICK, THE STOCKTON, AND THE THORNTON (TORPEDO BOATS NOS. 1-5, RESPECTIVELY). 1898-1902. 5 ft. 201 These boats were constructed at the William R. Trigg Co., Richmond, Ya. The records consist of correspondence of the superintending con structor at this company with the Bureau of Construction and Repair, the William R. Trigg Co., other shipbuilding firms, and Navy Department of ficials concerning construction problems, progress of the work, plans and specifications, payments, design changes, and personnel; orders and requisitions fer the purchase of materials and equipment; regulations for governing employees; and a record of correspondence received from the Bureau of Construction and Repair. Arranged by type of record. The correspondence is further arranged in groups according to subject, such as "Correspondence Concerning Galvanizing" and "Correspondence Concerning the Approval of Plans," but most of it is unarranged under the heading "Miscellaneous Correspondence." \ sf t I r TRIAL RECORDS 0? THE DALE. 1902. 1 in. 202 Requests for trials and statements from the William R. Trigg Co., Richmond, Va., of the readiness of the vessel for trial, correspondence regarding changes and defects, and reports of trial. Unarranged. 4 TRIAL RECORDS 0? THE DECATUR. 1901-2. 1 in. 203 Letters appointing boards of trial, reports of unfinished vrork, in spection and survey' reports of hull and machinery', reports of inspectors of equipment, and final report of the trial board. Unarranged. RECORD OF THE COST 0? LABOR A1ID MATERIAL FOE. FARRAGUT. 1896-97. 1 vcl. 1/!> in. 20h This vessel was built by the Union Iron Works, San Francisco, Calif7 This volume shows classes of labor employed, number employed in each class, and cost for each class; and items of material, number of each, and total cost of items. Arranged by class of labor and item of mate rial, and thereunder chronologically by monuh. j t i V 5f 52 PRODUCED JM - 83 L > .-act, -e:spt.'avy % | ** | 5 '00 ihe 92, 225 /ion )2. ?01 the f- nd The ch ning 02 ce 03 n-s .r---rnS RELATING TO THE FARRAC-UT. 1897-93. u in. 205 "~Trenort of the preliminary trial of the vessel, a report of the con .; _7on *cf work or. the hull, and vouchers, bills, and other papers relating .T*IsV-ents to the Union Iron Works, San Francisco, Calif., for the con- 'Jr\2tion of this vessel. Unarranged. --r-S TO THE HOPKINS, THE HULL, AND THE STRINGHAK (TORPEDO ..... POATs" NTS. 6, 7, end 19, RESPECTIVEtlT. 1898-19007 Tft. 206 These vessels were constructed at the Harlan and Hollingsworth Co., --irntcr., Del. The records consist of bills for equipment, material, 'd services; lists of material ordered and received, with related cor- r-soondence; and lists of correspondence received and sent. Unarranged. t b K ::-::cdds relating tc the hopkins and the hull. 1898-1900. 1 ft. 207 Eeceinted bills for articles and material furnished the Harlan and Acllirgsvcrti Co., for these vessels, arranged in roughly alphabetical -r.'.er by nave of firm: and reports of weights of machinery on the ves sels and reports of absences of employees, arranged by type of report. i D.TCICE5 OF MATERIAL RECEIVED FOR USE IN THE CONSTRUCTION OF THE HOPKINS. Jan. 1399-Apr. 1902. 2 in. 208 Show kind of material, number of pieces, size, from whom received, weight, price per unit, and total cost. Arranged chronologically. REPORTS OF WEIGHTS PLACES ON BOARD AND OF SCRAP REMOVED FROM THE HOPKINS. June 1399-Sept. 1902. 2 in. 209 Daily reports showing date, description of object, location, net weight, and page number in a weight book of this vessel. Arranged chron ologically. REPORT OF RETURNEE 'HEIGHTS FOR THE HOPKINS, n.d. 1 in. 210 Shews class of equipment (by group number), specific items thereunder, u'.i their weights. Arranged by group number, with a summary in front showing group number and total weights of each class. RECICES OF MATERIAL RECEIVED FOR USE IN THE CONSTRUCTION OF THE HULL. Jan. 1ST9-May 1902. 1 in. 211 Show kind of material, number of pieces, size, from whom received, 'sight, price per unit, and total cost. Filed with these invoices are -'-me miscellaneous reports of supplies and stores for the Hull. Arranged m-ronologic ally. REMRD OF WAGES EXPIRED ON THE HULL. Jan. 1899-May 1902. 1 in. 212 .-sports showing class of labor (such as draftsmen, ship carpenters, -"2 --Egers), number of hours worked by each class and their rate of pay, total amount paid. Arranged chronologically. CRTS TF VSIGHTS PLACED ON BOARD AND OF SCRAP REMOVED FROM THE HULL. Apr. 1900-July 1902. U in- 213 -si-ly reports showing date, description of object, location, ne -Cht, ar.d page number in a weight book relating to this vessel, Ar- fsd chronologically. produced 53 JM-83 - ! t i i i \ { I 1 \'VTv - - nRZNCES HELAT INO TO iSMi-xUkwaA 1902. 1 pamphlet. 1/2 in. 2l!t Data on awards of boards on changes, claims made by the contractor and disallowed, and uncompleted work at time of delivery of vessel; and a record of events during construction of vessel containing information on progress of wcrk, receipt of armor and armament, and payments. Arranged by subject. This pamphlet was prepared by the contractor, the Moran Brothers Co., Seattle, Wash., at the request of the Bureau in connection with claims in the Court of Claims and was forwarded .to the Bureau. FINAL WHISHT REPORTS FOR THE PAUL JONES, THE PERRY, AND THE PREBLE. 1902. 1 ft. 2l These vessels were all built at the Union Iron Works, San Francisco, Calif. These reports show class of machinery or equipment (numbered in seme 50 groups), item thereunder, and weight. Arranged by name of vessel =rd thereunder by group number, with an index in each report showing items in alphabetical order, group number, and page number. There are several copies of each report. REPORTS Cr WEIGHTS OF EQUIPMENT ON THE PAUL JONES, THE PERRY, AND THE rEZBIZ. 1900-1902. 5 in. 216 Show name of vessel, item (such as machinery supports and various types of plates and beams), date, and weight. Arranged by type of item. TRIAL RECORDS OF THE PAUL JONES. 1902. 3 in. 217 Correspondence regarding preliminary acceptance of the vessel at the Mare Island, Calif., Navy Yard; majority and minority reports of the trial board; correspondence regarding extensions of time on contract; arid bills and vouchers relating to payments. Unarranged. TRIAL RECORDS OF THE PERRY. 1902. U in. 218 A report of unfinished work; data regarding official trial runs; re ports on preliminary and final trials, including some joint reports on the Perry and the Preble; a copy of the contract for construction of the Perry at the Union Iron Works, San Francisco, Calif'.; and correspondence regarding deficiencies. Unarranged. For other trial records of the Preble, see entry 219- TRIAL RECORDS 0? THE PREBIE. 1902. 1> in. 219 letters appointing boards of trial, reports of unfinished work and technical matters relating to trials, reports of inspectors of ordnance and inspectors of equipment, reports of results of trials by the trial board at the Rare Island, Calif., Navy Yard, and notifications that the board's recommendations were carried out. Unarranged. For other rec ords of trials of the Preble, see entry 218. RECORD CP THE COST OF LABOR AND MATERIAL FOR THE WYOMING. 1899-1902. 1 vol. l/b in. 220 Shows classes of labor employed, number employed in each class, and cost of each class; and items of material, number of each, and total cost cf items. Arranged by class of labor and item of material and thereunder chronologically, with an ir.de:-: to classes oT labor and names of materials $h produced M - 83 txon 1902. . g 215 . i CO-> xn 1 g essel a items eral S 216 ten. 217 the 218 `,6 -- the nee 219 -------t; C" MATERIAL PURCHASED BY THE MARYLAND STEEL CO., SPARROWS M. 1393-99. 1 in. 222 date, articles and Quantity purchased, from whom purchased, and -_--ir.=3 method of shipping and terms of payment. No names of vessels .... sr.Tf". Arranged chronologically. .;.::ee c? v,eights ce destroyers nos. 2h-35. 1599-1900. i in. 223 Term resorts entitled "Recapitulation of Calculated Weights," showing ms of machinery and equipment and their weights; and other records of _.-tos describing parrs and giving their weights. Unarranged. .j'W --en. gine and power cc. attd Charles l. seabury I TO., CTESTEEDATEE, NORRIS HEIGHTS, II. Y. 1397-190U. 2 ft. 22U arrespcadence between the Navy Department, the superintending con- ;tor at this company, and company officials regarding vessels under :ruction cr being repaired for the Navy Department, general adminis- Lve matters such as the employment of special mechanics and the trans- Lcr. cf catalogs and other publications, and policies and precedents -ding the construction of naval vessels. Arranged in part by subject In cart unarranmed. * RECCRES CONCERNING VESSELS 0? THE PEST CIVIL WAR PERIOD. " Got _n O'! *! 1'3 it 225 Torrespondsr.ee and reports of the Secretary of the Navy's office, the ;---r-u of Construction and Repair, other Navy Department bureaus, naval tractors,* the Board cn Construction, constructing firms, and private '.ividuals regarding contracts, specifications, proposals, payments. vus of work, trials of vessels, changes in contracts, delays because strikes, payments and final settlements, and inventions relating to ay of the vessels mentioned above and to other vessels involved in liti- -ion. I'.any of these records are original letters and reports apparently awn from the files of Navy Department bureaus. Unarranged, except that aasionally papers relating to a given vessel are together. The corre- ander.ce dates to about 1903; but there is a collection of cards, dating am 1900 to 1911, containing abstracts of correspondence, with pertinent h:- numbers, relating chiefly to matters concerning payments to contrac- 20 :ost 'Her Is -EES A!! IAEA EEGAPE/ING ZNSFECEIONS AE3 REPAIRS 0? GEINIAN :ERCHANT TEGLELE. 1917-20. 1 ft. 226 -ar.siet of copies cf the fallowing types of documents from the records ah-a- Bureau of Constriction -and P.eoair relating to individual vessels: 'nanda concerning costs cf repairs; inspection and decking reports; -Tas cf surveys shcarin': work to be done and the cost; work progress '--'`a; m-amcrar.da re~ardin~ svailabilitv as r.avr.l auxiliaries or naval v~*vUjS**Ri*mtoarBr .*fc2_>^S-ak3iVs*/br-^rAy-Vwu PRODUCED JM - 83 .^i-:*r.i.* -.jguawowL r- transports; specifications for repairs and renewals; and reports of re pairs" and alterations. Arranged in envelopes alphabetically by German "name of vessel. Each envelope shows the German and American name of th? vessel. Some of the envelopes contain most of the types of papers listed above; some contain inspection reports only and bear the notation "ho Revert'1; and a few are empty and bear the notation "No information in the files. RECORDS RELATING TO TIE FURNISHING OF INFORMATION FEGARDIMQ GERMAN IZECHAMT VESSELS. 1928-2?. 1 in. 227 Letters and memoranda exchanged between the War Claims Arbiter and the Navy Department concerning the type of information desired and the availability of records; a report of the Navy Department, dated June 7, 192?, regarding 11 vessels, containing information on willful damage done by the German crew and the cost of repairs, and including some data regarding subsequent repairs and disposition of the vessels; and lists of vessels shewing German name, new name, length, breadth, tonnage, yard in which repaired, and dates of commissioning and sailing. Unarranged. REPCP.I AID RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS OF THE BOARD ON CLAIMS OF THE ELECTRIC BOAT CO., GROTON, CONN. 1921-25. 1 ft. 223 A. report of the board on its findings and a record of its proceedings giving the details of the cases concerned. The general report is fol lowed by a voluminous record of each case, arranged by claim number. Miscellaneous Records Relating to United States Vessels REPORTS 0? SHIPS UNDER CONSTRUCTION OR REPAIR. 1837-96. 8 ft. 229 Monthly and quarterly reports on the status and condition of vessels being built or repaired at various navy yards. The reports show name of navy yard and vessel, cost of materials and supplies, labor expended, time required to complete construction, and amount of work done since the previous report. Included also are a few miscellaneous reports on construction and materials and an alphabetical list of surveys and re ports on construction and repair for the Civil War period. Arranged by name of navy yard, thereunder chronologically, and thereunder by name of vessel, RECORDS HCIATINO TO THE ACQUISITION OF VESSELS. l8U;-76. 2 ft. 230 Correspondence regarding vessels rejected in connection with the Bureau's advertisement for a store ship, a list of small steamers and schooners purchased before or during the Mexican War or captured during that war and afterward sold, a memorandum giving the original cost of two vessels built in Bombay in 1356-57 and afterward offered for sale, papers pertaining to the acquisition of the Mercedita, and papers per taining to contracts for building ships, including copies of some of the contracts, paid bills under the contracts, claims of contractors for payment or for compensation for extra work, specifications of the ves sels, and memoranda and correspondence on these subjects. Unarranged.. A. record of t.ne correspondence regarding the agreement for the disposal 3 Of on 230 uhs 231 posal or.sides: two tills iron newspapers for advertising naval ile ("refused because the newspapers were not authorised ,-ertising); papers shading bids to buy the Kanawha, the ft. Louis, the Sag anore, and the John Adams; an abstract cf a board and of correspondence relating to the disposal ; correspondence regarding the purchase cf a small naval ria and the purchase of a naval vessel for a native king lands; papers relating to a canceled contract for breaking ua and claims of affected laborers against the Bureau; *'r-- of an advertisement of an auction sale of vessels (the Plymouth) recovered near Gosport Navy Yard, Norfolk, pointing a board to appraise the sale value of the Albany nd the board's report; the report of the commanding of- is c crmis si oning of the Monongahela; the account sheet on 32 brig Lawrence showing the cash sale price, costs of sale, -st nroa ;ds; the record of sale of the condemned brig Oregon (18U5); cirting a board of survey relating to the disposal of the 3 report of the board. Unarranged. :z;i- TO ALZERATIONS AND REPAIRS ON VESSELS. 1850-77. h in. 232 1 i =J'. alterations on the Canonicus, suggested by Commander Benham; letter requesting a change in the wardroom of the California according 3 clans enclosed; a claim of Peter Green for carpenter work on the ' l::r.er in 1563; papers pertaining to repairs on the Narragansett at DfLlao, Peru; a letter regarding alterations on the Alert; a letter from ihe carpenter cf the Berricia suggesting alterations in masts; a recoin- vJ-ClA D. D. Porter for spar decks for vessels recently au thorized by Congress (1373); a recommendation of alterations on the ; -nsaccia by the captain of that vessel; a statement on cost of repairs the Tallapoosa and a proposal to repair that vessel; correspondence :: Admiral Porter regarding alterations on the Alarm; a report of re tains needed cn the Brooklyn; Admiral Porter's recommendation of changes -u the Ajax; estimated cost of repairing the Saratoga in 1859; and papers .-.rtair.ing to the cost of repairing the Buckthorn. Unarranged. ~?3TS C? BOARDS CF SURVEY ON SHIPS AND THEIR EQUIPMENT. 185U-69. 7 ft` 233 Give the opinion ox the board on the condition of the ship or equip ment inspected and its decision as to whether or not the ship or equip- m:rt could be of further usefulness, and, if so, the repairs that would necessary. Usually included is the order appointing the board, and uoen included is the letter from the officer in charge of the property ' - ce surveyed requesting that the board be appointed. Arranged chrono- -'I--sLly by year and thereunder alphabetically by name of vessel. - ie.tgticns and specifications for the construction of ships. 1857-73. - V~L. 2 in. 23U -------w .* r.e contains copies of directions, instructions, and speci- :2.1 fcr.s for the construction of various ships; copies o_ cOn.tracts ' "A.-;- construction of two ships; and one or two accounts of the cost "mtmetion and of iron work done on ships. Arranged by name *ppQQjJQQ 5? JM - 83 f shio, with an index to the contents at the beginning of the volume. This information was apparently compiled by Theodore D. Wilson, who v?as appointed Naval Constructor at the Philadelphia Ilavy Yard in 1568.*" CONTRACTS FOR CONSTRUCTION OF NAVAL VESSELS. 1861-6U. 2 vols. 3 in. y 235 Show date, names of contracting parties, and terms of contract. Ar ranged alnhabetically by name of vessel. PROPOSALS TO BUHL OR TO EQUIP GUNBOATS. 1861-77 . 9 in. 236 Mainly responses to the Bureau's advertisements in 1861 and 1862 in viting such proposals and including bids on construction, suggestions, specifications, drawings, and plans relating to ironclads or their armor or armament submitted for consideration. Included are orders of the Sec retary cf the Navy appointing a board in 1862 to examine the proposals, the Secretary's-subsequent instructions to the board, an incomplete re port of the board, and correspondence relating to requests of some of the persons who submitted proposals to withdraw their plans or specifications and the board president's consent. A.lso included are printed clippings of the Bureau's advertisement for proposals (1861) to build side-wheel steamers and several offers or plans dated in the late 1860's and the l870's, including correspondence about a torpedo boat designed by Adm. D. D. Porter. Unarranged. RECORDS RELATING TO THE RAISING OF SUNKEN VESSELS. 1862-68. 2 in. 237 A list of books containing instructions respecting contracts to be made for raising vessels; a list of proposals to raise the Congress and the Cumberland, showing each bidder's name, address, and terms, accom panied oy tne "bidder's letter; a list of proposals to raise ships from the Cape Fear River, N. C., giving each bidder's name, terms, and time required, accompanied by the bidder's letter; a rough draft of an ad vertisement inviting proposals to raise wrecks at Norfolk, Va., and vi cinity; and a proposal for wrecking operations in Mobile Bay, Ala. Un arranged. MISCELLANEOUS RECORD BOOK RELATING TO WAR VESSELS. 1863-63. 1 vol. 2 in. . 23-3 This volume contains statements of payments for work and services re lating to the construction of vessels, specifications for side-wheel steamers, copies of contracts for war vessels, and copies of correspond ence exchanged with the General Superintendent of Ironclads, the General Inspector of Ironclads, and shipbuilders regarding the construction and inspection of war vessels. Arranged chronologically. REPORTS RELATING TO THE PERFORMANCE AND CONDITION OF VESSELS. 186U-73- 2 ft. 239 A report of the chief engineer of the Hibiscus on a trial run; a re A 1 port on the condition of the hulls of vessels at the New York Navy Yard; a report of a board of inspection on the Canonicus, the Powhatan, and the Juni ata; orders appointing a board of inspection and :be board's repor or. Severn, tv- Kinr; am, the ,r';--- - - ------------ , the Shawnee Produced 38 JM -i 83 it# i>* s fjLpc'frs of vessel: evelezl, repairing, ail in ordinary at navy yards. 156?-s7. 3 ir- 2hO 7hcse reports give the status of the construction or repairs on ves sels under construction and repair, and the condition of the hulls of ves sels in ordinary. Some cf these reports note necessary alterations or re pairs and tine required to prepare vessels in ordinary for sea duty. The yravy yards represented are Norfolk, Va., Pensacola, Fla., Mare Island, Calif., Boston, Hass., Portsmouth, N. H., New York, N. Y., Philadelphia, Pa.; Nashington, 3. C., and Mound City, 111. Arranged by name of navy yard and chronologically thereunder. EUTLDUD INSTRUCTIONS fcr men sloops at tie navy YARD, NORFOLK, VA. 1373. 1vol. l/l in. 2hl Instructions fcr building the various parts of these vessels. Ar ranged by subject. 'The following names have been written in pencil on the satside cover of the volume: Aaron, Adams, Essex, and Enterprise. SIRES DIRECTIONS FOR THE STEAK SLOOP NIPSIC. 1373. 1 vol. 1 in. ' 2h2 i Directions,containing measurements and descriptive material, for remailding this vessel at the Vlaskington Navy Yard. .Arranged by subject (usually parts of vessel), with an index showing subject and page number. rsfort of monitor souadrcn exercises at key lest, fla. 1S7U- i/h in. . ............................... 213 _ ..'.is report, dated March 12 with no year indicated, is unsigned and wdtkisut ar. indicated addressee; it is stamped as received in the Office tne Secretary - the Navy' on March 2h, l87u. The evolutions of the vessels are described in narrative form ar.d are illustrated by drawings. ftpH72 "SAILING .EE OTHER TUALITIZD OF VESSELS." l37h-36. 6 vols. 21S :crt,s iron ccmr.ar.ding officer of r.aval vessels showing r.amc and e4-w, u ~ t~ aj^. iverssel, period cf observation, complement of officers ar.d crew. Uramiveyit of vessel, ar.d answerim such questions as the following: the do PRODUCED i ':r-^--- " '*.'^ >--.*Cwtf'"'`-'i' 'i-- * .j_.5i9V. ; Tl V.iT-i il i rPWrn---- - . - ,,, ">V -f '.rater found to be best sa.iling orim ir. connection with the -amount of rrevasions., stores, and coal on board; the weight of iron bal last, water, ar.d coal stowed; the inclinaticr. of vessel under various conditions; the performance of the vessel riding at anchor and under various weather conditions; and the rate of sailing and speed as com pared with other ships. Arranged chronologically, with indexes to names of vessels in the volumes. lA REGARDING THE CONSTRUCTION OF VESSELS. 1333-95. 2 vcls. 1 in. 2hS Shew name of vessel, date the heel was laid, date the vessel was launched, ar.d date the vessel' was commissioned. This information is sup plemented in some instances by lists of documents received, such as re ports of weights and surveys, with the Bureau's file number. Arranged by name of vessel, with an index to names of vessels in the front of each volume. SPECIFICATIONS FOE VESSELS. 1883-1917. 113 vols. 8 ft. 2ho Most of these volumes contain specifications prepared by the Bureau of Construction, and Repair for the construction of naval vessels of all types;. volumes contain specifications for machinery and material prepared by -the Bureau of Steam Engineering; and a` few ether volumes contain spec ifications for Coast and Geodetic Survey vessels prepared by the Treasury and Commerce Departments. Unarranged. There are indexes in the volumes. C&lfJNICATIONS SENT BT THE BOARD ON ADDITIONAL VESSELS. July 1385- Nov. 1336. 1 vol. 1/2 in. 2h7 This board, composed of members from several of the bureaus of the Navy Department, was established on July 29, 1835, to examine plans, mod els, and designs for two cruisers, one heavily armed gunboat, and one light gunboat and to make recommendations concerning their adoption. Construction of the four vessels was authorized by am act of Congress of March 3, 1335, and, in conformity with the act, an advertisement inviting the submission cf plans appeared on May 3, 1:85. The board submitted its report of recommendations as to the characteristics of the vessels on September 18, 1235, and, after detailed plans and specifications had been prepared by the Bureau of Construction and Repair and the Bureau of Engi neering in accordance with these recommendations, the board was recon vened or. February 16, 1886, to examine these plans and specifications. These records consist of press copies of letters, memoranda, and endorse ments sent. Arranged chronologically. RECORDS RELATING TO ACCOUNTS AMD CONSTRUCTION OF VESSELS. 1887-99. 5 f' 2li3 Correspondence concerning payments for cruise: s and gunboats, sched- ules of materials required for vessels, reports :f work required on moni- tors, ccr.zracts for materials required in the cc: istruction of cruisers, authorizations to purchase materials, reports cf hull v/eights of vessels, data relating tc ships1 allowance lists, special :ations and lists of stores of vessels, payrolls of employees under t .e Bureau of Construction and Repair at shipyards, correspondence- regardim : changes in end trials : orrazpond-_-r.ee, ar.d state- 60 PRODUCED JM - 8j- & 03' of pes: SSSKSg?, -cr. the Bureau of Supplies and Accounts regarding charges to be recount of sutplies issued from stock purchased under the Navy 5cr.e of the documents are copies and some arc originals ?iZ.2 references of Bureau of Construction and Repair correspondArrar.ged chronologically by year, except that following the docu- 1:17 is a small quantity of unarranged material, an occasional -.:hich is dated as late as the World War I period. board c? naval officers on the iethcds of fitting armor and : "AVAL VESSELS. Feb. 1391. 1 vol. 1/2 in. 2l9 i, consisting of four naval constructors and a professor of from the Naval Academy, was appointed by order of the Secre tary, dated November 12, 1390, to consider and report on the ie .best method of fitting armor and backing to naval vessels _ _ ---- 1 .ances required for the execution of the work in the most :f:icier.t, economical, and expeditious manner. This report of the board's .ir.-: includes drawings and tables of dimensions. Arranged by subject, an index to drawings and tables. -VA ON SEIFS' BOATS. 1392-1901. 1 vol. 1 in. 2|0 Shis volume shews number of boat, weight in pounds, cost, place and fate built, ship or purpose for which built, reference number of Bureau's lef.er concerning the boat, and sometimes remarks. Arranged by class of :02U, -..ith an index to classes arranged alphabetically by initial letter 0: cuao s 0^. boat. VESSELS DOCKING AT NAVY YARDS. 1893-1918. 6 vols. 5 in. 2gl Shows name of navy yard, name of vessel, and dates docked and un docked. Arranged by name of navy yard and thereunder by date of docking. WATCH, QUARTER, AID STATION BILLS OF THE MINNEAPOLIS. 139U. 1 vol. 2 in. 25>2 This volume shows the crew authorized for the ship by rating (with names of actual crew members filled in), indicates routine duties of the various divisions of the ship, and shows stations to be manned, rating or rank required, and duties to be performed in case of emergency, such is fire or collision or when engaged by the enemy. Arranged by name of oivision or other unit of the ship's organization, with a subject index irrar.ged alphabetically by initial letter of subject. -.'-BEING F-SCORD. 1S9U-96. 1 vol. 1 in. 293 Shows name of vessel, date and place of docking, and file reference to Bureau of Construction and Repair correspondence. Arranged by name of vessel, with an index to names of vessels arranged alphabetically by ir.iuial letter of vessel's name. -EBCP.TS OF INSPECTIONS OF NAVAL VESSELS ("HULL BOOKS"). 1391-1920. 113 vols. 7 ft. 231- Periodical reports by division officers on the condition of mechanical '--''ices and beats; by the Executive Officer and Medical Officer on the nr.iiticn of holds, storerooms, and living quarters: and by the Executive 61 ......... . .. ^ PRODUCED JM - 83 'rd -r on >f the -lu.~25 ;icall-.k-./ ft. 255 of esti/. few jnes .ume Hi, 256 ' d deanu5. re- .r 31, ation i> oailed aents . of the anding inged ' m- 253 ersey, nber, ro- V-.ates, :Z} .~(J of rred jreau ss t-ne contractor end the board of its approval. Arranged alpha.'--'/bv name of battleship and thereunder numerically by file num- .-"r'eau's correspondence (see entry 92). Tnere is a subject inII .-.jncros, arranged alphabetically by subject- ana showing nature of :: ~"--7s2al on which it occurred, and change number shown on the V/U-Vonsc cards. The Georgia was under construction at the Bath ^'ath. Maine; the Nebraska at the Moran Brothers Co., Seattle, '/'l^ ttoV Jersey and the Rhode Island at the For.e River Shipyard, )/. UvIS5 and the Virginia at the Newport News Shipbuilding and Dry Newport News, Va. -.-STS CONCERNING 1902-1;. 1 vol. 1/2 in.' 259 '.is volume contains copies of reports sent to the commander of the various officers on board relating to recommendations for re- "and improvements, reporting the results of special and weekly in ductions. and commenting on the general condition of the vessel. Ar- r'-nged in roughly chronological order. ...;:ZE 07 SHIPS'1 SURVEY'S. 190U-5. 1 vol. 1/2 in. 260 Shis volume concerns surveys of work necessary on ships. It shows rune cf vessel and navy yard, estimated cost and estimated time, and zizes the survey was ordered and held. Arranged chronologically. ME IRIS C? ''SEAGOING AND OTHER QUALITIES OF VESSELS.11 1907-12. 2 vols. I; in. 261 Reports of commanding officers of naval vessels showing name and sta tion of vessel, period covered (generally a year), complement of officers tr.i crew, maximum draft, amount of water and provisions on board, coal capacity, nature of armament, speed and performance on trials, and con dition of the bottom; and- answering questions on the way the vessel rode at anchor, its general behavior at sea and whether it rolled or pitched, -Iterations that had been made in quarters or storerooms, and the type performance cf machinery. Arranged chronologically. RETORTC OF CCMPIETED h'ORK 01! VESSELS. 1910. 2 in. 262 Monthly reports from the navy yards at Charleston, S. C., Philadelphia, .'a., and Puget Sound, Nash., showing job order number; authority for work (generally a citation to Bureau of Construction and Repair letter); name ~f vessel and description of work; cost of labor, indirect expenses, and material, and total cost of these items; and authorized estimated cost dor labor, indirect expenses, and material, and total authorized esti mated cost of these items, /arranged by name of navy yard and thereunder a.arcnologically. The reports bear file stamps sharing that they were en closures to letters received by the Bureau of Construction and Repair. REPORTS OF V.ORK ON VESSELS. 1913-20. 18 ft. 263 meriodical reports from officers at navy yards and shipyards on work a naval vessels showing name and location of vessel, period covered, 'inscription' of work, total working days required, date work was author- '-.aed ar.d by whom it was authorized, and date work was completed; paint- ---d and docking reports showing name of vessel, date of docking, condi- :-cn of paint, and painting work done; and inspection reports on the . Co PRODUCED JM-83 '.v.<*ft.. f-.-' &w*?' ' i\ii]^TrS*mSf^^. ^ \ " -* ,'t*' v> --_i .* JO#** fit- Z.W* ' -.u* - * < ." .,.^<, 4 . condition of hulls. Arranged by name of vessel (in part alphabetically't except that a group of inspection reports on hulls is filed, separately' from the reports on vessels, by navy yard ar.d a few of the painting and docking reports are filed by name cf vessel apart from the main series. RECORD RELATING TO SHIPS' SURVEYS. 1913-20. 1 vol. 1/2 in. 26c This volume, entitled ''Surveys," contains four columns of data as follows: name of ves'sel, file reference to correspondence of the Bureau of Construction and Repair, date, and cost of work. Arranged alphabeti cally by initial letter of name of vessel, with an index to names of vessels in the volume. The surveys appear to relate to the cost of nec essary work on vessels. tf COMPARISON CARDS RELATING TO CHANGES OH VESSELS. 1916-20. 10 in. 265 Show card number, type of vessel, name of vessel involved, descrip tion cf change, date of reference to board on changes. Bureau's change number, superintending constructor's change number, estimates of changes in cost by the contractor and the superintending constructor, and.board's action, (date and amount of award, if any). Arranged numerically. RECORD 07 WORE DONE. 1917-19. 1 vol. l/2 in. 266 This volume contains descriptions of painting,, carpentering, alter ations made, and work done preparatory to putting a vessel, the name of which is not shewn, out of commission. Arranged chronologically. The "U.S.S. Iowa" is written in pencil on the flyleaf, but, according to the annual report of theChief of the Bureau of Construction and Repair, an order was given in July 1919 to the Newport News Shipbuilding and Drydock Co., Newport News, Va., for the construction of the battleship Iowa. RECORD OF CHANGES ON DESTROYERS. 1917-20. 1 vol. 1 in. 26? This volume shows card number, description of changes, date and file reference to Bureau's letter authorizing changes, superintending con structor's and contractor's estimates of cost, date and file reference to Bureau's letter of approval, and remarks. Arranged numerically by destroyer number (Nos. 75-73, 131-131), and 3U5-3lt7). The card number mentioned above is a number in the same style as the Bureau's change number shown- on the comparison cards described in entry 265, but in that series there are apparently no comparison cards for these particular de stroyers. DAILY WORK RECORD OF THE CHESAPEAKE. 1919- 1 vol. l/U in. 268 A record of the construction department of the vessel describing work undertaken' by carpenters, painters, electricians, and others and showing date on which work was performed and its degree of completion. Arranged chronologically. SERVICE STATUS OF VESSELS. 1921-25. 1 vol. 2 in. 269 This volume shows name of ship, displacement, whether it is first or second line, whether it is in or out of commission or in reserve, and. if dec ssioned during the period 1921-25, date the decommissioning placE "inal disposition, if any, is shown for the ships listed 1 ? f PRODUCED 6U JM-83' ag: S rarely 'a and rries. 2&h as Burean habetiof of nec- *I * 26$ .. crip- - h. hange -- changes. board's 266 Iter ate of The to Repair, and cship 267 i file :onence - by 'iber lge In that .ar de- 268 g work herding ranged 269 = - or md. .lr-5.il' = cf comission when this record began, /arranged by class . with an index to classes of ships. * VJ ' * i_r -~f V" ". a z yi~j late;:- to the salvaging of the s-5i. 1925-26. 1 vol. u in. ^ 270 marine S-5I was sunk in a collision with the City of Rome off ~- . I., in October 192$. These records consist of a volume coniiegrans from the commander of the salvage force to the com o:: the New York Navy Yard and the Submarine Base at New London, arding equipment, operations, and recovery of the bodies of the of operations containing data on the progress of the work and editions; and newspaper clippings. Unarranged. There is also a report on salvage operations; it is arranged by subject, with nCHHfAL HZPCP.I ON THE SALVAGE OF THE S-U. Sept. 1928. 2 in. 271 7-.e submarine S-L was sunk in a collision with the Paulding off r -.-ir.ceucwr, Mass., on December 27, 1927. This is a.copy of the report the commander of the salvage force containing information regarding rrrblems and working conditions, organization and connosition of the iilvage force, procedure adopted, plan of attack, and results, and in- .lading suggestions and recommendations. Arranged by subject, with a o-ir-e of contents. IFiCATIONS FOR THE LSANDER. n.d. 1 vol. lA in. _2_7_2 These specifications give dimensions and descriptions for constructing *.he various parts of this ship, a twin-screw second-class cruiser of steel. Arranged by subject. :a:a ON CONSTRICTION, n.d. 1 vol. 1/2 in. 273 This volume contains lists of stanchions aboard an unidentified ves sel shoving their number and location, together with information on fit tings and plates for various tanks and scrap accumulated. Arranged by cute of structure or fitting. P.ecords Relating to Supplies, Equipment, and Accounts Procurement Records 1852-8ii. 1 vol. 2 in. 27U Copies cf contracts for materials and machinery for vessels and of a lev contracts for rebuilding and altering vessels and raising and sal- vessels shewing date, name of contractor, and terms of contract, -utb certifications of sureties as to the ability of the contractor to -uifill the contract. Arranged chronologically. There is an index show- me of contractor, work or articles contracted for, and page number, rr ir.red alphabetically by name of contractor and name of vessel. TO BUIE WHARF AT PORT ROYAL, S. G. 1362. 1 in. 275 enses to the Navy Department's advertisement of Novemoer 25, 1862. tr.e communications from bidders is a summary sheet showing name of ' r, residence, amount of bid, and time required. Tne bidders' let- numbered rid arrar.msd in numerical order. 65 produced JM-83 * * .V^-^r -'-r^^-'**-*r-~***-' -- ^ ^ . f.V `nr* CCNTRACTS FOR MATERIALS. 1362-72. Ij vols. 1 ft. contracts for materials and for such items as locks, hinges, boltsT4 screws, and hardware, with accompanying specifications and certifica tions of sureties as to the ability of the contractor to fulfill the contract. Arranged chronologically, with indexes to names of contrac tors in the volumes. CONTRACTS FOR SUPPLIES. 1868-69. 1 vol. l/h in. 27" Contracts for naval stores and office supplies showing name of conl~~ tractor and general class of- article and specific items thereunder, vita quantities, prices, and delivery terms. Arranged numerically by clas3 number of article, with a list showing class number, article, name and address of contractor, and page number. RECCED 0? CONTRACTS. 1869-7U. 2 vols. 1 in. 273 A record of contracts entered into for lumber, hardware, pipe, paint, and similar supplies and fittings showing names and addresses of con tractors; dates of contracts; class, quantity, and cost of materials; arn dates of delivery and payment. Arranged numerically by class number of material, with a list showing class numbers and names of articles. RECORD OF CONTRACTS. 1873-78; 1382-83. 2 vols. 3 in. 27? Shows name of contractor, general class of supplies (by number), and specific items and quantity. One volume covers the 1873-78 period; the other volume, the 1882-83 period. Arranged chronologically and there under numerically by number of general class of supplies. CONTRACTS. 1882; l88-86. 2 vols. 3 in. 280 Contracts for supplies (coal, brass, nails, hinges, stationery, and brushes) showing date, names of contracting parties, and terms of con tract. Some of the contracts are followed by certifications of sureties concerning the contractor's ability to fulfill the contract. Contracts in the first volume (1882) are not arranged in any particular order; .those in the second volume are arranged chronologically. Both volumes contain indexes to names of contractors. REQUISITIONS FOR THE NEW YORK NAVY YARD. July 1886-June 1887. 1 vol. 2 in. 281 Signed copies of requisitions approved by the Chief of the Bureau of Construction and Repair for various materials and services. These req uisitions are numbered and dated, and the estimated cost of materials or services is shown. Arranged chronologically. INDEX TO REQUISITIONS FOR SUPPLIES. 1899. 1 ft. 22 Cards showing kind of materials ordered, name of vessel or office requesting supplies, navy yard from which supplies were obtained, and requisition numbers. Arranged alphabetically by name of supplies. INDEX TO REQUISITIONS. 1900-1902. 8 in. 283 A card index to requisitions for materials and stores showing name of vessel, shop (such as machine shop or paint shop), or plant (such as 2N-lv=nizing plant) for which requisitioned, kinds and quantities of 66 PRODUCED J*-83 3 ?. :ev E 277^ '-1th sd 282 sucres requisitioned, requisition number, and place from ricior.ed (occasionally a navy y; ice is more ire- l:=t=z by a number preceded by uhe letter "E," as "E25") fuabecicaliy by name of ship, shop, or 1C03_Q.-i 1911. 5 vols. 1 ft 28U of contracts for supplies and equipment made bp- tne Bureau of -~':35 and Acoo'unus on requisitions of the Bureau of Construction and chovring date, names of contracting parties, and terms of con . .- _ .Arranged chronologically. 1903-Dec. 1911. 9 vols. 2 ft. 285 c f ccntracts for supplies and equipment made by the Bureau of . -- ;r;; - cc cunts for the Bureau of Construction and Repair under Fund and the Navy Supply Account showing date, names of les, and terms of contract. Arranged chronologically, ly Fund was authorized by an act of Congress approved or the purchase of ordinary commercial supplies for the ..I sei It was divided into seven different store accounts. The . was liquidated in 1910, and an act of Congress approved 5 25, --x * rested the Navy Supply Account in its place. In the lat- accoi 115 50Y: accounts of the Navy Supply Fund were consolidated tore account. .ACTS AND DILATED RECORDS. 1912-if). 191 ft. : 286 ) JL Contracts for materials and equipment, reports of material shipped?-' ports of inspections and tests, notices of awards, memoranda regarding yrents, and related correspondence. Arranged numerically by contract rrer in two series, one covering the period 1912-26 and the other, the oeriod 192 6-1:0. Index cards described in entry 117 show, for contracts nl relate d records fcr the period 1926-1-0, name of contractor and con- .root number. - -- DICES AND RELATED RECORDS. 1911-39. 156 ft. [287 "-- c-t--*** Q of specifications for material and equipment, proposed speci- rations , end printed copies of specifications as finally issued; corre- "r.der.ce with navy yards and manufacturing firms regarding the drawing of SO0 cifications and the printing and mailing of them; and blue- Luts, d iagrans, and drawings. Arranged numerically in two series by -m cf material or equipment. In the second series, which contains the -.al ?r r.ted copies and related papers, the file references are a com- .anion of numbers and letters' of the alphabet; and the "Index of Naval -oif ica'tiens" printed in the Navy Filing Manual serves as an index to VISITION CARD LIST. 1917- 3 in. 288 -or.cue to of cards showing requisition numbers of materials or services 3ren, and dates of their receipt. Arranged by name of navy yard. E-i DC FDRNISF All DC DELIVER HATER LALS RECDIRED BY TIE NAVY DEPART IN', AID RELATED CORRESPONDENCE. 1917-20. 20 ft. - on:' of orders issued by the Eureau of Succlies and Accounts 289 PRODUCED JM - 83 * accordance with an act of Congress approved June 15, 1917, which authorr,,ei *-e president to place orders with any person for such ships and materials as the Government needed and which made compliance with the crier obligatory. The orders show date, name and address of firm to which issued, articles ordered and cost, place and time of delivery', and terms and conditions of order. Attached to the orders are correspond ence concerning inspections of the articles ordered and the status of the order, and correspondence of the Paymaster General of the Navy con cerning changes in prices. A few items of correspondence concerning payments are dated as late as 1923. Arranged numerically by order num ber. r>-* * "BUREAU CRUZES" FOR SUPPLIES. 1917-25. 32 ft. 290 Bids and proposals to furnish supplies coming within the Bureau of Construction and Repair's schedules of supplies and copies of accept ances cf these trds and proposals by the Bureau of Supplies and Accounts, showing schedule of articles to be delivered, name and address of firm to furnish them, and general specifications and conditions governing classes of supplies within the schedule, with invoices and reports of material shipped and correspondence regarding inspections of the articles furnished. These orders relate to supplies costing under ^500, which, in accordance with an act of Congress approved March 2, 1907, the Navy De partment was authorized to purchase in the open market without formal contract or bond. Arranged numerically in two series, one series cover ing the period 1917-20 and the other, the period 1920-25* The numbers are preceded by the letters "B0" (Bureau Order), except for a small group preceded by the letter "0" but in the same numerical series as the "B0" ` orders. I I Allowance lists of Vessels and Related Records ALLOWANCE BOOKS OF NAVAL VESSELS. 1893-1907. 2k vols. 2 ft. 291 These printed volumes show name of vessel, date, ship's complement of officers and crew, and general class of equipage and supplies, and there under specific articles and quantities allowed. Some of the volumes also show allowances at commissioning and periodically thereafter. Some of the volumes are entitled "Outfit and Allowance of Stores" and others are sentitled "Allowance of Equipage (Title B) and Supplies (Title Y)." Some of the volumes were prepared by the 3ureau of Supplies and Accounts, some by the Bureau of Equipment, and some by the Bureau of Construction and Repair. Many of the volumes prepared by the first two bureaus bear a file reference to correspondence of the Bureau of Construction and Repair, showing that they were originally enclosures to incoming correspondence. f l Arranged alphabetically by name of vessel and, within the volumes, numer ically by class number of equipage and supnlies. ALL0V;aKCE LIST OF TEE ST. LOUIS. 190U. 1 vol. 1/2 in. 292 Under the headings "Equipage" and "Supplies" this list shows the gen eral class of article and thereunder specific items, their quantity, and whether the items were furnished by the Government or the contractor. Also shown are the number of square yards of painting surface; the ship's compremant cf officers, crew, and marines; the number of masses; and the J PRODUCED JM - 83; r.f. * .'Lred- ' o ** cen- of U^ " ounts, w Inn . of nicies ;h, in Be il yverirs 'group --`B0 : 291 t of here- also of are Some seme nd 3 3pair, ice. uner- 292 enand ip's " Jlo staterooms and berths. Arranged numerically by general class articles of equipage and supply. ;;:i LIST CF EQUIPAGE AID SUPPLIES. 190?. 1 vol. 1 in. 293 V.- class of equipage and supplies, specific articles thereunder, r.osr. Arranged numerically by class number of equipage and sup- 71-:- vcrune bears the sane title as this series and does not rer = particular vessel. . -.'ME LIII5 0? SUBDUES. 1911-18; 1933. ' 83 vols. 6 ft. 29U ' ' -j.rc: cf items of equipage and supplies allied on submarines showing . _ --iticr. of submarine, year, general class of supplies and equipage r.crisr ^, specific items under the general class, and whether the -r -,,-ere furnished by the contractor or the Government. The lists for . ; relate to nary of the sane vessels included in the 1918 lists. Ar " ' 'cion of submarine. \\.-X:zz 1157 OF FOOT?All FOP. THE ViQLVERIUS. 1912. 1 vol. l/U in. 293 Stews general class of equipage, and specific items and quantities -..oreunder. Arranged numerically by general class of number of equipage. :.ll?..Ai;;F LIST GP THE BEHHAH. 1913. 1 vol. l/U in. 296 Shows general class of equipage and supplies, specific items there- c.-.cer, and. whether the items were furnished by the Government or the con tractor. Arranged numerically by general class number of equipage and rrplies. ALLOWANCE LIST OF EQUIPAGE FOR THE PROMETHEUS. 1913. 1 vol. l/2 in. 297 Shows general class of equipage, and specific items and quantities -mv-* omy> Arranged numerically by general class number of equipage. ..::.7v.a:::f list of equipage for the Birmingham. 1913. 1 voi. l/U in. 298 Shews general class of equipage, specific items thereunder, and brief Ascriptions of items. Arranged numerically by general class number of - v:ip age. .IIOUAICI LIST OF THE CHEHOUG. 1913. 1 vol. 1/2 in. 299 Shews general class of equipage and supplies, specific items there- -"ter, sr.d brief descriptions of items. Arranged numerically by general ' ---ss nvr.ber of equipage and supplies. LLIUAICZ LIST FOR cecils SIGH FOR THE HEPTUUE. 1913. 1 vol. 1/2 in. 300 Shews general class cf equipage and supplies, and specific items and 7-nr.cities thereunder. Arranged numerically by general class number of '".-inage and supplies. 69 'TTX , .< .T^iari `iVT TUrf-rf^^l'-V.'i ALLOWANCE LIST OF EQUIPAGE FOR THE CIZVELANn. 1916. 1 vol. 1/2 in. 3c: Shows general class of equipage, specific items thereunder, and bri;descriptions of items. Arranged numerically by general class number c: ecuipage and thereunder numerically by item number, the items being num bered consecutively. ALLOWANCE LIST OF EQUIPAGE FOR THE AGAMEMNON. 1917. 1 vol. l/2 in. 7 302 Shows general class of equipage, specific items thereunder, and oc casionally brief descriptions of the items. Arranged numerically by general class number of equipage. ALLOWANCE LIST OF THE AGWIDAIE. 1913. 1 vol. l/l* in. 303 Shows general class of equipage and supplies, specific items there under, and whether the items were furnished by the Government or the con tractor. Arranged numerically by general class number of equipage and supplies. ALLOWANCE LIST OF EQUIPAGE FOR THE BOREAS. 1918. 1 vol. 1/2 in. 301; Shows general class of equipage, and specific items and quantities thereunder. Items furnished by the shipbuilder are indicated by the let ter "5." Arranged numerically by general class number of equipage. ALLOWANCE LIST OF THE ELCANO. 1923. 1 vol. l/h in. 305 Shows general class of equipage and supplies, and specific items and quantities thereunder. Arranged numerically by general class number of equipage and supplies. ALLOWANCE LIST OF THE VILLALOBOS. 1923. 1 vol. l/h in. 306 Shows general class of equipage and supplies, and specific items and quantities thereunder. Arranged numerically by general class number of equipage and supplies. INSTRUCTIONS CONCERNING THE PREPARATION AND MAINTENANCE OF SHIPS* ALLOWANCE LISTS. 1925* 1 vol. 307 Instructions to commandants of navy yards and a few other naval of ficers modifying the method of preparing and handling allowance lists, with sample lists. Arranged by class of article. SALVAGE ALLOWANCE LIST OF THE CHEWINK. 1929. 1 vol. l/h in. 308 Shows general class of equipage and supplies, and specific items and quantity thereunder. Arranged numerically by general class number of equipage and supplies. Only a few classes are included. ALLOWANCE LISTS OF THE UILLLWISON AND THE CHILDS. 1929. 2 vols. 1 in. j 309 * The allowance lists for these small seaplane tenders show general j class of equipage and supplies, specific items and quantities thereunder, l and, sometimes, whether the items were furnished by the Government or the j contractor. Arranged by name of vessel and thereunder numerically by general class number of eouioage and supplies. P0UCED j ! T- - 83 in 3oit., I i- 305:-- *13 and * hr of ; 306 3 and jr of 307 of- ;ts. 303 * ana of- 1I 1 --`a. L> * * 1e i I ___ 2I5T 0?THE BADGER. n.d. 1 vol. l/2 in. 310 -eneral class of equipage and supplies, and specific items and . .. - thereunder. Arranged numerically by general class number of ar.d supplies. ...... :-s^ or EQUIPAGE FOR T!E BAYSPRING. n.d. 1 vol. l/h in. '' 311 general class of equipage, and specific items and quantities ,--'under. Arranged numeriqally by general class number of equipage. "...'AGE LIST 0?THE EENHAK. n.d. 1 vol. 1 in. 312 ` -._. general class of equipage and supplies, specific items and _--.f-.ies thereunder, and whether the items were furnished by the Gov- rr.t or the contractor. Arranged numerically by general class number --rrioage and supplies. -.:::E LIST OF THE DRAYTON, n.d. 1 vol. l/h in. 313 s -er.eral class of equipage and supplies, specific items there . r. and whether the items were furnished by the contractor or the TT_"--r.t. Arranged numerically by general class number of equipage .IVAN 32 LIST OF EQUIPAGE FOR THE GSNESSEE. n.d. 1 vol. l/u in. 31U J3 genera?, class of equipage, and specific items and quantities ; re under. Arranged numerically by general class number of equipage. .^A.AYGE LIST OF THE ICEREUS. n.d. 1 vol. l/2 in. 315 Ehovs general class of equipage and supplies, specific items and .--.titles thereunder, and whether the items were furnished by the Gov- -:.-.ent or the contractor. Arranged numerically by general class num- r d equipage and.supplies. ` - AGE ALLOWANCE LIST OF THE ORTOLAN, n.d. 1 vol. l/h in. 316 -hews general class of equipage and supplies, and specific items and ..--icies thereunder. Arranged numerically by general class number of - -page and supplies. Only a few classes are included. -VATS ALLOJANCE LIST OF THE PIGEON, n.d. 1 vol. l/h in. 317 Chows general class of equipage and supplies, and specific items and ..v.ities thereunder, Arranged numerically by general class number of -ipage and supplies. Only a few classes are included. GE ALLOWANCE LIST OF THE WIDGEON, n.d. 1 vol. l/h in. 313 ~-*5 general class of equipage and supplies, and specific items and icies thereunder, Arranged numerically by general class number of -age ar.d s\:pplies. Only a few classes are included. LIST OF LIGHT CP.NIS2P.S NOS. h0-h3. Aug. 193iu 1 vol. 2 in. 319 article, by whom furnished (the contractor or the Government;, '-".:ity furnished. Arranged : class of article. ' t J i r Returns, inventories, and Lists of Supplies and Stores o?returns stores at kavy yards air: naval stations. 1312-36. 299 vois. * 51 ft. 32: Monthly or quarterly returns showing articles, quantity on hand on first of isonth or at beginning of quarter, quantity received during month or quarter, total on hand and received, quantity expended during month or quarter, quantity remaining on hand, and sometimes money value of stores, with related papers such as vouchers and receipts. Arranged by name of navy yard or naval station and thereunder chronologically, with indexes to stores in most of the volumes. The following navy yards and stations are represented:' Navy Yard, Boston, Mass., 1811-86; Naval Depot, Hongkong, China, 1856-60; Naval Storekeeper, Key West, Fla., 2.355-80; Navy Yard, Portsmouth (Kittery), N. H., 1811-36; Navy Yard, Mare Island, Calif., 1851-86; ''Miscellaneous,'' 1812-33, containing indi vidual returns from Several yards and compilations of aggregate returns from all yards; Navy Yard, Memphis, Term., 1850-55; Navy Yard, New York, I-m----i-M--35; Navy Yard, Norfolk (Gosport), Va., 1811-86; Navy Yard, La., iSJUii--86; Navy Yard, Philadelphia (League Island), Pa., 1315-86; Naval Depot, Port Mahon, Spezia, Italy, 1811-53; Naval Depot, Valparaiso, Chile, 1855-57; and Navy Yard, Washington, D. C., 1811-86. BR/ENT'ORIES OF STORES. AND SUPPLIES. 1812-37. 10 in. 321 Returns of public stores and property on hand at various navy yards or naval stations, together with lists of .supplies required by various ves sels and naval installations and monthly inventories of articles received. Arranged by name of navy yard or naval station. ' RECORD OF RECEIPTS Ax EXPENDITURES OF STORES BY THE BIO. Sept. 1861- Aug. 1362. 1 vol. 1/2 in. 322 Shows ship's departments and thereunder articles received or purchased from Boston, Mass., and articles expended on requisitions. Arranged by name of department, thereunder under the headings ''Receipts" and "Ex penditures," and thereunder chronologically. LEDGER OF SUPPLIES FOR THE NORTH ATLANTIC SQUADRON. 1361-65. 1 vol. 2 in. 323 Shews articles, date received, name of vessel (occasionally name of navy yard) for 'which received, quantity, and cost. Arranged by name of articles, with an index to articles in the front of the volume. RECORD OF SUPPLIES RECEIVED FOR THE NORTH ATLANTIC SQUADRON. Oct. 1861- Aug. 1365. 1 vol. 2 in. 32I A record of supplies received at the Norfolk Navy Yard from the Bureau of Construction and Repair for the North Atlantic Squadron, showing ar ticles, quantity, and value. Arranged chronologically. INVENTORY 0? PU3LIC PROPERTY IN THE CONST?. OF THE BOSTON NAVY YARD. 1365. 1 vol. Shows articles, quantities, and, in the names of vessels. Arranged alphabetically TION AND REPAIR DEPARTMENT 2 in. 325 ase of items of furniture, y initial letter of name cf **?**< U PRODUCED JM - 83 inventory was prepared by a Board of Inventory appointed by ent order and was submitted to the Chief of the Bureau of nd Reoair. -- -- ----7HZS of LABOR AND HATERLAL AT NA73 YARDS. 1365-69. " 326 5. iahor =r.d material expended at the various yards building or re- , r-T vessels or for miscellaneous purposes. Some of the reports show "i-r vessel on which labor and materials were expended, some show only a:--ended (indicated by occupation or craft), and some show only - -f* l=bor and materials expended at the yard for the period of the re. 'inarranged. ' OF PROPERTY AT THE PORTSMOUTH NAVY YARD. 1866. 1 vol. 327 .urns lists tools, lumber, and miscellaneous supplies and arl-;s belc:nging to the Bureau of Construction and Repair and in charge .1 storekeeper. It shows the kind, quantity, and cost of the :_iss. The inventory was submitted to the Bureau by a Board of In* /-- v"** o ointed*ao survey the stores. Arranged alphabetically by ini__ iBvTS2 of name of article. _________ 1866-69. 1 vol. 1 in. 328 Contains a list of stores received, arranged by ship's department and '-eunder chronologically, and a daily record of stores expended, ar- gec chronologically and thereunder by ship's department. 3ZR 0? STORES RECEIVED AND EXPENDED OH BOARD THE PEORIA. 186?. 1 vol i/2 in. 329 This volume is a record of the construction department of the vessel, chows dates of receipt and expenditure of canvas, cordage, tools. Is, blocks, and miscellaneous supplies and fittings, and quantity and t of materials. Arranged by name of supplies or fitting and there- sr chronologically. :-3 C? STORES RECEIVED AND EXPENDED ON BOARD THE MAUMEE. 1867-69. 1 vol. 1/2 in. 33Q This volume is a record of the construction department of the vessel, chows dates of receipt and expenditure of canvas, cordage, tools, is, blocks, and miscellaneous supplies and fittings, and quantity and - of `materials. Arranged by name of supplies or fitting and there -- chronologically. `'I-. 0? STORES RECEIVED AND EXPENDED ON BOARD THE UNADILLA. 1867-69. h vol. 1/2 in. 331 .o.is volume is a record of the construction department of the vessel, cc.ows dates of receipt and expenditure of canvas, cordage, tools, blocks, and miscellaneous supplies and fittings, and quantity and - -- materials. Arranged by name of supplies or fitting and there- =r chronologically. 73 LISTS OF STORES DELIVERED TO NAVAL VESSELS. July 1367-Dec. 1886. 1 vcl. 2 in. 332 This volume shows date (month.and year), name of vessel, articles an- cuanvitiss delivered, and value of articles. Arranged chronologically. sal IZDSIRS 0? STORES EECEIVED AND EXPENDED ON BOARD TIE PORTSMOUTH. 1869-72. 2 vols. 1 in. 333 i4S These volumes are records of the construction department of the vessel. m Thev show dates of receipt and expenditure of tools, lumber, blocks, xiails, belts, paints, and miscellaneous supplies and fittings, and quan- r * and cost of materials. Arranged by name of supplies or fitting and i ar chronologically. ' j? * it;"": 0? RECEIPTS." 1870-80. 1vol. 2 in. 33a i This volume relates to supplies. It shows name of firm and thereunder | articles received, their quantity and cost, and whether they were obtained f by contract or Gpen-purchase requisition. Arranged chronologically, with { an index to names of firms in the front of the volume. | i RECCED CF S RECEIPT OF RETURNS OF STORES FROM NAVI YARDS AND VESSELS. 1 370 _? 1 vol. 1 in. 333 ` Shows name of navy yard or vessel, date of stores' return, and date of stores' receipt. Arranged under the headings "Navy Yards" and "Ves sels, " and thereunder by name of navy yard or vessel. LEDGER 0? STORES RECEIVED AND EXPENDED ON BOARD THE BROOKLYN. 187U-76. 1 vol. 1 in. . 336 This volume is a record of the construction department of the vessel. It shows dates of receipt and expenditure of tools, lumber, blocks, nails, bolts, paints, and miscellaneous supplies and fittings, and quantity and cost of materials. Arranged by name of supplies or fitting and there under chronologically. RECORD OF DALLY EXPENDITURES OF STORES ON BOARD THE BROOKLYN. 187^-76. 1 vol. l/l> in. 337 Lists of articles used by the construction department of the vessel showing date of expenditure, and quantity of stores and materials used. Arranged chronologically. RECORD CF SHIPS' STORES FURNISHED ON REQUISITION. 1878. 1 vol. l/2 in. 338 Shows name of vessel, stores (paint, timber, copper, lead, hardware, and sundries), quantities, and date of requisition. Arranged by name of ship, with an index to ships' names in the front of the volume. LEDGER OF STORES RECEIVED AND EXPENDED ON' BOARD THE RICHMOND. I878-8I. 1 vol. 1 in. 339 This volume is a record of the construction department of the vesselT It shews dates of receipt and expenditure of tools, lumber, blocks, nails, bolts, paints, and miscellaneous supplies and fittings, and quantity and cost of materials. Arranged by year, thereunder by name of supplies or fitting, and thereunder chronologically. PRODUCED 7U JM - 83 70l. 132 arid r,, ?-7I. 333 ssel,... anand 331j ader ained >ri.th O. 335 3. n33r6 ails, and 3. 337 L 1. in. 338 of n33r9 lils, md . -- :azly expenditures or stores on board the rictkond. is -'I. l/L. in. .. : articles used by the construction department of the v - icy of materials expended and purpose for which they " .rrcngei chronologic ally. : ;y ARTICLES RECHTED ON TIE RICrKOND. 1878-51. 1 vol. ' - ct; of articles received by the construction department of ~~-rz~. various nay: yards, naval stations, and private contrac fate, from whom articles were received, and quantity and ..--yes. Arranged chronologically. REPORTS OF' EXPENDITURES OF STORES BY VESSELS. l8?9-5( to b.. Bureau of Construction and Repair's i 'ioS rtv^Tli r.ent expended during the period covered by th /-..-.sir value or cost: sometimes included are inventory figur the he ginning and end of the period. The vessels repor " are the Eirr.eseta (first 3 quarters), the Uachusetts (2d i .alters'-, and the Saratoga (all U quarters). The vessels repc I8:C are the Franklin \2c, quarter), the Yantic (Iith quarte: rhill (1st quarter). Unarranged. US BY THE NAVAL STOREKEEPERS AT KEY VI All RIO BE JAESIEC, BRAZIL. 1981-87. 39 vols. 1 ft. These volumes show the quantity of lumber, paint, sheathing T-ei forgings and castings, furniture, and miscellaneous sup: . :res, and fittings on hand and manufactured in the navy yarc : T. and in the naval depot at Rio de Janeiro. Arranged by n; E installation, thereunder chronologically, and thereunder 1 .T.ir.g or supplies. -v-tD-Cvt'S OF STORES AND KATEF.IAL ON HAND DTION AND REPAIR AT THE PORTSMOUTH :ec. 18-SS-Hav 1590. 2? pamphlets. 1 ft. retorts s r.owinr articles and quantities of each or vd Etronologically (reports for September and October 15' id April 1290 are missing) and thereunder numerically nior.. number of stores and material. Each pamphlet inclu |_r a1! on of Ledger Accounts," which shows number and class rial, arranged numerically. These pamphlets were re es to corresncnder.ee. ' - ---- --' i .n1 tie . 1 .* Ei/ARK AID THE TEXAS. 1333; namphlets. l/L in. t:.-: Rules of materials required at the New York Navy Yan 1383, and the Texas, 1890, showing general class of E -cif ic items thereunder, with weights and measurement --y prices. Arranged by name of vessel and thereunder 'f:--rai class number cf materials. These pamphlets 'were mureau as enclosures to correstondence. 75 PRODUCED JMj- 83 ] \ i EECOEtD 0? STORES RECEIVED AND EXPENDED. 1390. 1 vol. 1 In. 31 A monthly record of miscellaneous stores received at an unidentifi^f- naVy yard or private construction company, or on board an unidentified vessel, snoring kind, Quantity, and coo l- of supplies Arranged by nar.e cf supplies and thereunder chronologically. SHIP'S ACCOlirr 0? MATERIALS. I39b-1902. 1 vol. 1 in. 3y This volume shows materials and quantity received, date received. Navy Department bureau from which received, purpose for which received, and initials of various individuals (possibly the persons receiving the materials). The name of the vessel is not shown but inserted loosely ir. the volume is a list of plans of the 'Rainbow, which was a distilling shi; of the Navy during this period. Arranged chronologically. RECORD OF IL4TZRIALS RECEIVED AT NAVY YARDS AND NAVAL STATIONS. 1909-11. 2 vols. 2 in. 3ho - lists of supplies and construction materials received at various navy yards and naval stations, showing date received; kind, quantity, and ccy. of material; and vessel or officer to which it was assigned. Arranged 'ey name of navy yard or naval station and thereunder chronologically. RETURNS GF SUPPLIES ON BOARD VESSELS. 1910-11. h ft. 3k? Quarterly returns of receipts and expenditures of supplies under the Bureau of Construction and Repair, showing name of vessel and.commanding officer, articles, quantity on hand at beginning of quarter, quantity, re ceived during quarter, quantity expended during quarter, quantity re maining on hand, and remarks. These reports were received as enclosures to the correspondence described in entry 33 and are arranged numerically by file numbers of the correspondence with which they were enclosed. Records Relating to Inspections and Surveys of Material and Equipment REGISTER 0? CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED BY THE CHIEF INSPECTOR OF STEEL FOR NEW CRUISERS. 1887-89. 1 vol. 1 in. 350 Gives name of correspondent, a correspondence file number, date of correspondence, and subject. Arranged alphabetically by initial letter of name of inspector or company from 'which correspondence was received and thereunder chronologically. The correspondence to which this regis ter refers has not been found. RECORD'S 0? SURVEYS OF UNSERVICEABLE EQUIP: EM. 19l6-Uo. 20 ft. 351 Records of surveys of articles (such as motor launches, furniture, lifejackets, mattresses, blankets, coal barges, and anchors) at naval districts and navy yards that were damaged, worn out, or otherwise unfit for use. These records consist of form requests to the Bureau of Supplies ; and Accounts for surveys shewing article, quantity, identifying marks, ir.- voice price, date, from whom received, and reason for survey; reports by the surveying officer describing condition of article surveyed and making a recommendation regarding its replacement or disposition; and sometimes a notification by the Bureau of Construction and Repair concerning approve of recommendation, with photographs of damaged article. Arranged by number of naval district or by name of navy yard. ^ PRODUCED 76 JM - 83 fJRVEYS Cr ICICLES LOST, KISSING, 0?. IESUROYED 01: VESSELS. ' ?C ft` ,. . 352 for surreys showing article, quantity, identification marks, ;'ic, d.-s, from whom received, and reason for surveys reports -ply officer of the vessel of investigations, *,d.th reconnenda- .-r-sspor.dence with persons allegedly responsible for the loss; zr.ia to ohe Bureau of Construction and R.epair concerning the :i forwarding the reports. Arranged by name of vessel in two '.ioal serxes. - ~:s?z:.Toas of naval material. 1923-35. 2 ft. 353 of monthly reports of material inspected, showing inspection date of inspection, weight and cost of material inspected, ions' of material accepted and rejected, estimated value of ma- . 1--. *w :epted,. itemized cost of inspection, name of inspector, and - inspectors on duty in the district, with their salaries, bureau ir.ey belonged, and number of hours each one spent in inspecting Arranged according to the Navy Filing Manual file number for rcticn district and thereunder chronologically. J -K* ACCOUNTS.-' 1316-50; 1855-56; 1861-73; 1375-85. 16 vols. 3 ft. 355 w.atercents of the transfer of services and supplies to accounts of :r bureaus for work at navy yards, showing name of bureau and navy articles transferred (chiefly labor and materials), and their :e. Arranged chronologically. In this series there are gaps in dates iase of missing volumes (Volumes 2, U-6, 8, lli, and 18 are missing). ;zr. :? the TRANSFER OF FUNDS. 1852-6U. 1 vol. 1 in. 356 krmains statements of the transfer of funds appropriated to the Bu- : of Construction, Equipment, and Repairs (after 1862, to the Bureau ; w.structicn and Repair) to other bureaus, navy yards, and to "Miscel- - w ^o (Quartermaster's Department, Mexican Hostilities, and Treasury rtr.ent) showing agency or station to which transferred, and purpose amount of transfer. Arranged chronologically and thereunder by name rganization to which transferred. There is an index in the front of volume. 351 :.:iL SUMMARIES OF NAVY YARDS. 1952-68. 7 ft. 357 Monthly summaries of payrolls for work done at navy yards for the ious bureaus of the Navy Department. They show work done and name of --:.u for which it was done, occupation of person employed thereon (such mechanic, laborer, teamster), and total amount of days worked during `-h and total amount paid therefor in each class of occupation. Ar- = ed chronologically and thereunder by name of navy yard. -IT OF COST OF ACQUIRING, REPAIRING, AND EQUIPPING SKIPS. 1852-88. ~ vels. and 1 index vol. 1 ft. 358 .ness volumes show purchase price of ship or building cost by contract; m-rmiy contractor's name; and a record of repairs made or equipment ::Zj installed, by date and place, viuh cost indicated. In some of the vol umes the part of the ship that was repaired is specified. The date of final disposition or fate of ship is given if the ship's term of service has ended, the price received and usually the purchaser being given in case of sale. Arranged by name of ship. There are indexes in the vol umes to nar.es of ships, arranged alphabetically by initial letter of name of ship. The letters "A" and "B" are missing in the index for vol ume ILL. There is a separate incomplete index volume, showing name of ship, volume number, and page number; this index refers to a 12-volume series, only 7 volumes of vrhich have been found. . RECORD Or RECEIPTS AND EXPENDITURES OF FUNDS AND STORES AT NAVI YARDS. 1856-67. 1 vol. 2 in. 359 Shows date, name of navy yard, amount of funds on hand at each yard at beginning of fiscal year, amounts received and expended during year, and amounts on hand at beginning of next fiscal year; and date, name of navy yard, and value of stores on hand at each navy yard at beginning of month, value of stores received and expended during month, and value of stores cn handset beginning of next month. Arranged chronologically, with an index in the front of the volume. BY FROM NA7Y YARDS AND NAVAL STATIONS. 1860-66. 202 vols. 32 ft. 360 These bills, from navy agents, paymasters, and storekeepers for serv ices and supplies coming under the appropriation "Construction and Re pairs," show articles furnished and their cost. Some of the bills are in the form of letters requesting funds. Arranged alphabetically by name or location of yard or station and 'thereunder chronologically, ex cept that the first volume, 1861-66, contains bills from several yards and from the office of the General Superintendent of Ironclads in New York, N. I. ESCORT HATING TO MISCELLANEOUS FINANCIAL MATTERS. 1860-77. 3 in. 361 Include a memorandum on the monetary condition of the Bureau and memo- !: randa.on indebtedness and expenses of the Bureau; a copy of the "average t bond" (insurance policy) on the brig Charles H. Frost; papers pertaining to claims for damages in collisions involving naval vessels; statements of amounts of contracts at the various navy yards, 1865-77; a copy of the insurance policy or. the monitor Montank covering towing from Washington, D. C., to New York, M. I.; a letter from the Chief of the Bureau of Con f f i l struction and Repair to a paymaster regarding the latter's request for Bureau of Construction and Repair funds; exhibits shov;ing requisitions of i the Navy agent at Rriladelphia for Bureau funds for November and December l861i; and exhibits, vouchers, and other papers of the paymaster at the Pensacola Navy Yard. Unarranged. RECORD :? payments ::: c:::tracts for ships ("bill book"). 1S61-6U. 1 vol. 1 ir.. 362 This volume shews r.ar.e of ship. Gave and amount of contract, date the contract was to be completed, usually ntractor, and payments made under contrac- vlisted by date arnou -> / 3 with notations regarding PRODUCED i - JM-83 701 in ol"ol~.e 359 5""* --' > or of >00 is- 1 9 2 :e . _-,-vei ar.d record of extra costs, id any. Payments on hull and *,,Irv frequently under separate contracts. Arranged by name ' There is an index in the front of the volume to names of ves- alphabetically by initial letter of name of vessel. _ FOR FUNDS DRAWN ON THE SECRETARY OF TH NAVY. v i56l-A.ug. 1363. 2 vols. 3 in. 363 ir~'-P relumes shew date, requisition number, name and station of per- ,`V_ -y-ose favor funds were drawn (chiefly navy agents and paymasters), __ _ gri appropriations under which funds were drawn, and total amounts. rrw-ied chrcnologically. FROM I-IA.7Y YARDS OF PAYMENTS, VOUCHERS, AND CONTRACTS. 1862-83. "Tft/ ' 36u y.cr.z'zlr suatements of payments made to contractors at various navy -_ris shoving the authcrined appropriation, balances, requisitions made, . tlr.rrr.us received and deposited; monthly statements of current con- .showing name of contractor, date, articles supplied, their prices, wd ra'~_er.ts ohsrefor: and statements of outstanding vouchers and money r-;eived and expended for various purposes. Arranged by name of navy y 1863-32. 8 in. 365 .r.ese d: "j i s relate to contracts on which a certain percentage of the cut of the contract was reserved for payment after all the articles .-v.Practed for had been delivered. They show name of contractor, full i.--unt of contract, articles contracted for and place of delivery, and wrentage and amount of reservation. Sometimes included is a certifi- :i`ion cy a naval constructor that all articles on the contract had been vlivered and that amount of reservation was due, with notations as to w.-v.ier.ents. Arranged in roughly chronological order. Arp : : OF ACCOUNTS APPROVED FOR PAYMENTS. Au_g. 136!;-June 1868. 1 vol. 1 in. 366 A record of accounts primarily for payments to contractors for con- uction and repair work on vessels and for payments for advertisements bids, but also payments for the hauling of freight, for materials, 4... for labor. The accounts give name of person or firm to receive pay- t, purpose and amount of payment to be made, dates and names of per- certifying or approving payments, date payment was approved by the of the Bureau of Construction and Repair, and place the payment to be made. Some of the bills were incurred as early as 1863. Ar- r-:-Jcd chronologically by date of bill's approval by the Bureau. There -- 2 name index in the volume. AD ' W. 0? THE TRANSFER CF FUNDS UNDER APPROPRIATIONS. lSch-92. 2 ft. .... 367 -venthry reports of amounts debited and credited showing, under the _ ' --'gs "Debits" and "Credits," name of person or purpose of debit or title of appropriation, and amount debited or credited. The !; -r--=v reports are in the form of individual vouchers for debits and ^logical order. PRODUCED t: $w * 75 M-83 TSVVJ--J- ', , .rSftto*. - r:v;:. S*'"' sfiEgS r-j*~j~. **-' ACCOUNTS FOR STATIONERY AKD ISIS .-u.v . --V -jZ>Cl 1365-73. 1 vol. 1/2 in. 3. 5ho date of purchase, articles purchased, and cost. The volume, oarently kept by someone in the Bureau of Construction and Repair, re lates chiefly to office supplies. Arranged chronologically. BECORD 0? PAYMENTS MADE BY PAYIIASTERS AT NAVY YARDS. Jan.-June 1866; Sept.-Oct. I866,i 1 vol. 1/k in. 2:' Shows requisition number, date, name of person or firm receiving pYR ment, and purpose and amount of payment. Arranged by name of navy yard and thereunder chronologically. The records for all the yards are for the period January-June 1366 except the cne for the yard at Mound City, Hi., which is for the period September-October 1866. There is an inds to names of yards in the volume. STATE!ENT 0? RECEIPTS ADD EXPE!!DITUR2S AT DAVY YARDS. 1866-67. Less than 1/k in. 37! Shows funds on hand at beginning of period of report, receipts durirq period, and amount on hand at end of period at the new York, N. Y., Washington, D. C., and Portsmouth (Kittery), I;. H., Davy Yards. Unar- rangec. bum Ur,~r 2KTS MADE BY PAYMASTERS. l366-7h; 1882-87. 3 vols. k in. 371 A record of payments for supplies and materials showing name and sta tion of paymaster, name,of person paid, date of payment, articles for which paid, requisition number, and amount paid. Arranged chronologi cally and thereunder by name of station. RECORD 0? PAYMASTERS1 REQUISITIONS FOR FUNDS. 1866-82. 1 ft. 37? lists of expenditures and funds required by various navy yards and na val stations showing name of recipient, type of work performed, amount requested, and balance on hand. Arranged by name of naval station or navy yard, and sometimes by name of vessel. RECORD OF THE GOST OF LABOR ADD MATERIAL EXPEIXED BY AND TO THE BUREAU OF CONSTRUCTION AKD REPAIR. July 1867-May 1869. 1 vol. 1/2 in. 373 Monthly statements showing names of Navy Department bureaus and costs of labor and material expended to each by the Bureau of Construction and Repair, and names of Navy Department bureaus and costs of labor and ma terial expended by each to the Bureau of Construction and Repair. Ar ranged chronologically. RECORDS RELATING TO INTERBUREAU TRANSFERS C? L MATERIAL. 1367-70. 3 in. 3Jk Lists of items of material and labor (v.-ith their value indicated) ' which were transferred at the various yards from the 3ureau of Construe- tion and Repair to other bureaus (mainly the Bureau of Yards and Docks) or to the Bureau of Construction and Repair fro- other bureaus, and statements rendered in connection v;ith settlement of such transfer ac- ; cunts. Unarranged. . f j | | * produced J - 83 -a?3- ' 3- . ----- - r-r MATERIALS. July 1867-Sept. 1869; July l875>-Oct. 1876, C" '-A- 375 r- vrZ.ur.2 5 show name of vessel and, for- each month, the money value _ .'---1 ir. the vessel's departments and the total money value. Ar- ".clerically (one volume for the period July 1867-September 1869 --r the period July l5?5-October 1876) and thereunder by name of ,"-r-ra- indexes to names of vessels in the volumes. FOR LABOR. July 1867-Jan. 1370j July 1875-Oct. 1576. "Vis. 2 in. 376 "=% volumes show name of vessel and cost of labor in each of the departments. Arranged chronologically (one volume for the pe ' j._o.y lS67-Jam=ry 1370 and one for the period July 1875-October I876) ; thereunder by name of vessel. IS ITICNS FOR FUNDS uY ' PAYMASTER'S OFFICE AT BALTIMORE, MD. 1vol. lA in. 377 :-.is volume contains correspondence and purchase certificates from - Paymaster at Baltimore to the Chief of the Bureau of Construction mi Repair reu g to the payment of bills for lumber, paints, tools. miscellaneous supplies used aboard various vessels. The kind, quan- and cost of these materials are shown. Arranged in roughly chrono- Itrical order. ' ,j:oriS RELATES TO'THE NAVAL STATION AT MOUND CITY, ILL. 1869-71. 2 in. 378 Requisitions for funds under Bureau of Construction and Repair appro priations: exhibits shewing quarterly transactions with funds, abstracts, rr copies of vouchers j exhibits showing expenditures by station on ves- r-i; and an abstract of inspections showing supplies inspected and ap- rrrved for purchase at the station. Unarranged. and related correspondence. 1870-93. 3 ft. - 379 Sills for supplies and services, transportation 'and freight, and news- jar, er advertisements, with some correspondence in explanation of the rills and certifications as to their correctness. Unarranged. ACCOUNTS WITH CONTRACTORS 1871-72. 1 vol. 1/2 in. 380 T.iis volume shows name and address of contractor and thereunder date contract, navy yard (apparently the yard to which deliveries were to re ra.de), amount delivered, date and amount of bill, amount of 20 per cent., reservation, net amount, and date and place of payment. Arranged phabetically by initial letter of contractor's name, with a list of crr.uractors in the front of the volume. T OF MONTHLY EXPENDITURES ON THE EEARSARGE. Dec. 1873-Dec. 1877. - -vol. 1 in. 381 -.tis volume shows date of expenditure, name o articles, quantity. ?er unit, total cost, and signatures of the Executive Officer and t.t-r Commanding Officer. Arranged chronologically. PRODUCED 81 JM-83 RECORD 0? INSTALL-"?:! RAIMENTS ON CONTRACTS FOR VESSELS. 1873-39. 1 vol. 1/2 in. 32 Shows name of vessel* by whom built* place it was built, numbers of installment payments* amount paid and amount reserved on each install ment* total amount of- reservation* and total amount paid. The later en tries also show service for which payment was made* such as hull, ma chinery, labor, and extra work. Arranged chronologically, with an index to names of vessels'" and shipbuilders. RECORD OF PURCHASES ON THE RICHMOND. *1873-81. 1 vol. l/l* in. 383 Consists of monthly and quarterly reports of expenditures of the con struction department of the vessel listing articles purchased, together with their quantity and cost. Arranged chronologically. I \ t i4r- s t i REPORTS OF EXPENDITURES ON VESSELS. 1882-9U. 3 vols. 5 in. 38S4 Quarterly reports of expenditures for laborand material showing name of vessel and amounts expended on the hull, masts and spars, boats, and other equipment. Arranged chronologically, with indexes to names of ves sels in the volumes. - f BILLS FOR THE CHICAGO, THE BOSTON, AND THE ATLANTA ("TRIPLICATE BILLS"). 1835-3?. 3 vols. 7 in. 385 Bills for supplies, equipment, and material showing date, name of firn furnishing items and name of vessel for which furnished, items furnished, quantity and cost of items, certification by the naval constructor at . Chester, Pa., of inspection, certification as to correctness by the Naval Advisory Board, and approval of the Chief of the Bureau of Construction and Repair. One volume relates to the Atlanta only; the other two volumes relate to all three vessels. Arranged chronologically. I RECORD OF ADDITIONAL COSTS ALLOWED BT BOARDS ON CHANGES. 1887-1900. 7 vols. 8 in. 386 These volumes relate to a number of vessels. They show date and num ber of superintending constructor's letter recommending change, nature of change recommended, estimated cost, date the Bureau authorized change and date it was referred to the board on changes, action of the board, amount allowed, remarks, and date of payment. Since the vessels were being con structed at a number of shipbuilding companies, these volumes were ap parently compiled in the Bureau. Arranged by name or class of vessel and thereunder chronologically, with indexes to names of vessels in the vol umes. t i* t "CONSOLIDATED REPORTS OF VESSELS." 1889-91. 1 vol. 1 in. 387 This volume relates to a number of vessels. It shows name of vessel and thereunder amount brought forward, and two columns of figures (with out headings but denoting money) after each month. The volume is not further identified. Arranged by name of vessel and thereunder chrono logically. ` STATEMENTS OF THE TRANSFER OF ACCOUNTS FOR STORES AT THE NEW TORK NAVT i t i "AID. 1890. 1 in. 388 Month!*.* statements* submitted to the Bureau of Construction and Repair* '5 PRODUCED m 1 82 JM - 83 ' P0 il ex 33 h :e s- I o rm ! 3, j, . i 4 't} 1fI J transfers of stores from one appropriation to another showing the t,icr. from which and to which transferred, class of articles and '--.r transferred, unit price, and total cost of stores transferred, iccr'-tar.ying notifications from the Bureau of Construction and Re - ; fourth Auditor of the Treasury Department. Arranged chrono- --------- - PAYYZNTS ON CONTRACTS FOR SHIPS. 1390-93. 2 vols. 3 in. 389 y-cws name of ship, date and amount of contract, date the contract ,to be completed, and usually name of contractor. The payments made : :er bus contract are listed by date and number, with amounts for hull, -.-vinery, reservation, and extra work indicated and totaled. Arranged rnme of vessel. In the front of each volume is an index to names of . .osels, arranged alphabetically by initial letter of name of vessel. ::i; zz !r:zw!i ::avy. 1S90-191U. 30 vols. 5 ft. 390 rills for the construction of vessels authorized during the rebuilding : she Davy which took place after 1382, showing date, name of shipbuild- firm., date of contract, name of vessel, payment installment number, .--rt due for work on the hull and machinery, amount of reservation, and count payable. Included are certifications by the Inspector of Hulls and c.e Inspector of Machinery that the work had progressed sufficiently to cr.title the contractor to payment, a certification as to the bill's cor- .-.cUiess by the Chief of the Bureau of Construction and Repair and the clef of the Bureau of Steam Engineering, and a notification of approval c the Secretary of the Navy-. The volumes are arranged in part chrono logically and in part by.class of vessel, except that one volume contains dlls from the Columbian Iron Works and Dry Dock Co., Baltimore, Md., roly, and another volume contains bills from the Fore River Shipyard, V.ir.cy, Hass., only. Arranged by name of vessel and thereunder by num- ~:-r of installment payment. reports of expenditures at navy yards. Apr. 1896-June 1909. ? vcls. 2 ft. 391 Show name of navy yard, date of report, title of appropriation, object expenditure, amount spent on labor and material, total amount of ex- rditures, and remarks. The navy yards covered and the inclusive dates the reports are as follows: Norfolk, 7a., and League Island, Phila- Iphia, Pa., April 1896-June 1901; Cavite, Philippine Islands, July 1901- 19CS; Boston, Kass., Portsmouth, N. H., Washington, D. C., and Kare land, Calif., April l89o-June 1905; and New York, N. Y., July 1901- ne 1/09. Arranged by name of navy yard and thereunder chronologically. Z GOST OF WORK DONE ON VESSELS. 1899-1901;; 1908-11. 3 vols. ;ex vol. 1 ft. 392 :e of vessel, date work was performed, navy- yard or station as performed, amount spent each month on vessel's hull and on . equipage for the vessel', ar.d total amount spent each month, are arranged chronologically and the material within them is habetically by name of vessel. Each volume contains an in- of vessels. There is a separate index volume, arranged l!. I 1I1;. 5t ii K n alphabetically by name of vessel, shoring volume number (A-l to A-9) and cage number. Only three volumes of this series have been found. 1 ANALYSIS OF EXPENDITURES UNDER STAMIM0 JOB ORDERS AT NAVY YARDS. I90U. 1 pamphlet, l/k in. 393 This pamphlet shows job order number, purpose of expenditure (for clerical force, drafting, leave and holidays, foremen and quartermen, tests and experiments, and minor repairs to yard craft) and thereunder name of navy yard, cost of labor and material, and total cost. The anal ysis is followed by a list of standing job orders and instructions re garding them. RECORD OF EX?EMITUEES UNDER APPROPRIATION FOR A CONSTRUCTION PLANT. 1906-3. 1 vol. 1/2 .in. 3% Shows name of navy yard or naval station, amount appropriated, amounts obligated for labor and materials, requisition number and amount of fluids requisitioned, amounts expended under the contract, and actual expendi tures for labor and materials. Arranged by name of navy yard or naval station and thereunder chronologically. \ I i ! i ! ESTIMATES AND ALLOTMENTS OF FUNDS FOR LABOR AND MATERIAL AT NAVI YARDS AT NAVAL STATIONS. Mar. 1907-Feb. 1913. 2 vols. 2 in. 393 These volumes show amount of funds estimated and amount approved each month under appropriations for the various yards and stations. Arranged chronologically by year, thereunder according to the headings ''Labor" and "Material, " and thereunder by name of navy yard dr naval station. RECORD OF EXPENDITURES AT NAVY YARDS AMD NAVAL STATIONS. 1907-lU. 7 vols. 1 ft. 396 These volumes contain monthly estimates of appropriations required for the construction and repair of vessels at various navy yards and na val stations, and monthly statements of funds allotted and expended for materials and labor. Arranged by name of navy yard or naval station and thereunder chronologically. I ESTIMATES OF FUNDS FOR THE NAVAL STATIONS AT CAVITE AMD OLONGAPO, PHILIPPINE ISLANDS. 1913-16. 1 in. 397 Memoranda from the commandants giving general estimates of funds nec essary for labor and materials and detailed estimates for labor showing names of vessels to be worked on and the cost for each, reports of actual amounts spent the previous month for labor and materials, and copies of replies from the Bureau. Some of the estimates relate to Cavite only, some to Olongapo only, and some are combined estimates for both stations. Arranged chronologically. ESTIMATES AND ALLOTMENTS OF FUNDS FOR ISSUE TO SHIPS UNDER THE NAVAL SUPPLY ACCOUNT. July 1912-Feb. 1913. 1 vol. 1 in. 393 This volume shows amount of funds estimated and amounts allotted each month under various appropriations at navy yards and naval stations; Ar ranged chronologically. IONS FOR FUMES AM RELATED CO! .-.e r; siticr.r for funds for the rro 31: --if* x r* ,r 1913-13. 3 ft. 399 ^}&8UCED JM-83 V-* * -`-kwvjvj. - *7' ,* .-v _ > j <r'- '.' ' a .-> " i? *?* i ruction and rep - _ --. :r.i-.~ ce concerning ;-.".5: metier. work, r "*5** *.' ** r*?"`Tvnd?^ '* j * -_i:c~lI^-eou3 corre;- r;: at various navy yards, together wit.' ~rriations and available funds for sc:.;.; for changes in fund allotments, ar.i : :. Arranged by name of navy yard, with : re at the end of the series. TINT OF FUID3 FOR THE NAVAL STATION AT -v- * * "I n~, _ . an. *'* rr:TE frciil the CGTr.rr.- - of the naval station to the Bureau of Tor ..ri;tion and Repair rer-------------- allotments under appropriations stating -_ amount requested, vrrr ar trailed estimates, and copies of memoranda uthorizing these allotments. Arranged - Jg h: * .....ir~S i:~ BUIS OF UCZ7C- l31|2-88. 27 vols. 6 ft. IOC "" "^voices of stores shcv-ncg ry whom and to whom shipped, name of vessel - 1-lch^shipped, articles- strapped, and quantity and cost of articles, ' accorranying bills of lading for their transportation. Arranged .-ronologically. -BIRDS RELATING TO SUPPL3E 1TD ACCOUNTS. 18UU-90. 2 ft. liO' 17^rcvec. bills for suppli-es furnished the steamers General Taylor aiul h'-Vel Harney; papers pe reaming to advertising for proposals to furnish Fes' or eouirment; menor aria regarding characteristics, cost, or op- r-.-.ion of certain materials or equipment; a few papers pertaining to -.r-r.ssortition costs; accoum. s: for lii months, of the storekeeper at china, sent to the Bureau for review; memoranda concerning'v;u`- - :c office supplies, furniture, and equipment and proposals to furnish reouisitions from various vessels for supplies from the Bureau; .-.revs Dertaining to supplies ar.d contracts for iron, timber, coal, and -Ilisrd cloth; pacers pertaining to open-purchase requisitions; a tabl' : lata on itemized foods required for 200 men for 3 months; bills for -.ricus items, including magazine subscriptions, electric bells, and .-.-am. fans; and pacers pertaining to sale of old equipment or property, r.arranged. i::s :? newspapers authorized to publish advertisements. 1853-73. huh This volume contains lists of newspapers which published proposals in . v_;-.g bids for lumber, steam machinery, armor plating, and naval sup.11-5, and advertisements on the sale of vessels and the salvaging of -recks. The lists show dates of publication and cost. In many instanc'""1* 1' --c n-- sanol^ advertisements are included. Arranged in roughly ' "` 85 PRODUCED JM - 83 for supplies under the Bureau of Construction and P.epTu, monthly reports of expenditures in the carpenter's department of the* shn, invoices of Bureau of Construction and Repair supplies delivered to the ' vessel, records of surveys held on wornout tools and other Bureau equip ment, and records of Bureau supplies furnished by the Brooklyn to other vessels on recnisition. Unarranged. r---7^*77 --* 0"p ^ ;UXBZD FOR 7BE YORK IIA7Y YARD. 1889. 1 pamphlet, 1/u in. IR; A printed pamphlet of the Bureau of Construction and Repair showing articles and quantities. Arranged numerically by article number. INDEX TO CLASSIFICATION OF NAVAL STORES. ' 1892. 1 vol. l/k in. " h09 This index is a publication of the Navy Department listing all types of naval stores and supplies and giving their classification numbers and appropriate page numbers in the "Report of the General Storekeeper" and the "Grand Stock Ledger" maintained by the Bureau of Provisions and Clothing. Arranged alphabetically by name of store. NAVY ESTIMATES FOR EXPENDITURES CHARGEA3LE TO GREAT BRITAIN. 1907-8. 1 vol. 1 in. lilO This volume contains estimates of funds in British currency for all expenditures chargeable to the Admiralty. The estimates are given in considerable detail. There is a table of contents in the front of the volume; and there is an index at the back, followed by a "Statement of First Lord ox the Admiralty Explanatory of the Navy Estimates, 1907 1903." The volume was printed in London in 1907 and was received by the Bureau of Construction and Repair in the same year. RECORD BOOK RELAE INC- TO EQUIPIZET. Feb.-July 1909. 1 vol. 1 in. Ul In this volume, under four headings--Steam Engineering, Ordnance, Equipment, and Yards and Docks--are listed dates, numbers, items (such as scean generators and condenser cubes), and frequently names of navy yards. The volume is not identified. It may be a record of items sent by the four Envy Department bureaus mentioned above to navy yards for use by the Bureau of Construction ar.d Repair. ;S of re.. LUSOC J.Z. U12 ----- 1 ocrirl forwarded to the ril'i'j r.r=" of Construction and Repair showing inspection district, nar.e and r-;ss of contractor, nar.e and address of manufacturer, place from which f re and method of shipment, station of supply officer to whom con-r.oi, contract and schedule number, description of material shipped, -;:-r of pieces and weight, date of inspection, and date shipment was . A few reports are dated in 19ul and are addressed tc the ; :reau of amps. unarrangea. :a.: retted relating to supplies and equipment. n.d. 8 in. . ui3 Cards shewing name and address of firm, subject (various types of sup- lies and equipment) and number (such as 1-5, 2-3). Some of the cards plve only the subject and the name and address of firm. This record has :- beer, identified. Arranged alphabetically by name of firm or subject. y Records Relating to Personnel nisrellamzgus papers relating to personnel. 13U5-7U. l in. uu A riemcrandur. regarding the method of calculating quarterly salaries; a pretest of Mare Island Navy Yard laborers against a proposed reduc- oion in wages: a letter requesting reinstatement of an employee at Ports- r.rith Navy Yard; a letter from a store clerk requesting promotion to morekeeper at a navy yard; and a memorial petitioning that its author :c commissioned a lieutenant on the retired list because of wounds. Un arranged. PROCEEDINGS -CP BOARDSTO EXAMINE APPLICCEITS FOR APPOINTMENT AS ASSISTANT NAVAL CONSTRUCTORS. 1863; 1866. 2 in. Ul5 Proceedings of two boards, one in session from April 28 to Kay 2, 163, and the other in session from February 6 to March 3, 1866. The farmer record cf proceedings is accompanied by a copy of the examination r.orticns and the applicant's answers, together with letters recommending Re- applicant. The latter record is accompanied by items of correspond- -r.ee pertaining to the board's' activities. Unarranged. .'.rnte of ge::ee..l clryice em?loe:z:?:t at navy yards. 1S63-68. u in. iil6 Ronthly reports listing occupations at the Philadelphia, Boston, and `"folk Navy Yards, with brief statements of the nature of the services "--ged to general service or to general purposes for the period of the " . ~rt, the number of days involved for each occupation, and the wage --ue of the services in each case. Arranged by name of navy yard and reorder chronologically. -- --'.To CN TEE IEL-SEE OF E1TPL0YEES AT NAVY YARDS. 1865-66. 3 in. Itl7 or.m; by class or occupation the number of emplo^'-ees on the payroll to the Bureau of Construction and Repair for the period of r'r\'- - . The navy yards represented by reports are Boston, New York, , and Philadelphia. The reports for the Boston Navy Yard are or the period February-December 1866 and those for the other s are comolete for the oeriod December 1565-December 1366. Ar- yard thereur.der chronologically. produced! l-* > -uiSa&L.-.i*'>3mi. '"dtU-c> `*v<5k,._ MISCELLANEOUS RECORDS RELATING TO ASSISTANT NAVAL CONSTRUCTORS. 1865-55. 8 in. ItlS Letters of application for appointment as assistant naval constructor, letters recommending applicants for appointment, letters of applicants concerning their application or examination, and a few papers recommend ing the promotion or petitioning for the transfer of certain assistant naval constructors. Unarranged. EXAD-miATION PAPERS OF APPLICANTS FOR APPOINTMENT AS ASSISTANT NAVAL CQirSTEUCTORS. 1866-71;. 2 ft. h.19 Contain the examination questions and the applicant's answers. Usu ally accompanying the question-and-answer sheets are a physician's cer tificate stating that the applicant was physically qualified for the position, testimonial letters as to his character, and sometimes a cer tificate stating that the applicant was employed at a navy yard. Ar ranged alphabetically by name of applicant. FAIROHS ARE PAIRCLL SUMMARIES OF EMPLOYEES AT THE MARS ISLAND, CALIF., NAVY YARD. July 1367-Dec. 1863. 1 vol. 2 in. 620 Monthly payrolls of employees under the Bureau of Construction and Re - pair showing name, occupation, number of days worked, rate of pay per day, aggregate amount of pay, and amount due and paid; and monthly payroll sum maries showing vessels under construction, number of employees in each occupation working thereon, and amount paid to employees in each occupa tion. This volume was forwarded to the Bureau in 1868. Arranged chrono logically. RETURNS AND REPORTS OF APPRENTICES. 1867-86. 10 in. 621 Semiannual returns of apprentices and minors under instruction at var ious navy yards showing their names, dates and places of birth, trades, pay, proficiency, and dates of indenture; and reports of examinations of applicants for apprenticeships listing those who applied and those who were recommended. Arranged in roughly chronological order. REPORTS OF BOARDS TO EXAMINE APPLICANTS FOR APPOINTMENT AS ASSISTANT NAVAL CONSTRUCTORS. 1868-77. 2 in. 622 These three reports, dated January 13, 1863, March 19, 1873, and September 26, 1877, respectively, are as follows: a report on the exam ination of an assistant naval constructor for promotion to naval con structor; and a report on the examination of an applicant for assistant naval constructor. Included are a copy of the examination questions, the applicant's answers, and testimonial letters recommending the applicant. Unarranged. RATES 0? '..'AGES PAID EMPLOYEES IN THE NAVAL CONSTRUCTORS ' DEPARTMENTS AT NAVI YARDS. 1863-96. 1 vol. 1 in. 623 This volume shows title of position, class, and daily rate of pay. Arranged chronologically by quarter of the year, with an index in the front of the volume arranged alphabetically by initial letter of title. LETTERS EZCLIVEE REGHHIND ZDPLOYICNT AT NAVI YARDS. 1972-33. 3 ft. 626 J-jQ U V s of application and nr--n~-.or.aati'''". addressed to the Bureau or y;;>-'y^VvRbk-'" ' &- . __-,j ^3 it by other Government agencies and Congressmen; testimo- "-"-'sgarding employees and recommendations regarding promotions; and ""-ls~Vrom r.avy yards regarding the retention of employees. Arranged -re by name of navy yard and in part unarranged. r & ........ rp tilebeams received by senator a. h. crage: of lew Hampshire y; :;-z Jjl-z: B. SWAEI CASE. Apr. 1875- 2 in. Ii2g getters and telegrams in favor of reinstatement of Swain as a master ---mister at the Portsmouth Navy Yard. Many of them indicate that the ' -cion of Swain's reinstatement was involved in local politics. Un- .rrar.gsd. . - -a OF APPRENTICES EMPLOYED AT NAVY YARDS. 1879-93. 1 vol. 2 in. h26 This volume contains the names of apprentices at various navy yards. I: shews for each apprentice his date and place of birth, name of parent ,r puardian, dates of appointment and discharge, and data on proficiency conduct. Arranged in roughly chronological order by date of appointv:.t. There is an index arranged alphabetically by -initial letter of ap.-.rentice's name. A? CRTS 0? PERSONNEL EMPLOYED AT NAVY YARDS. 1885-87. 3 in. 127 r.eports of carpenters, blacksmiths, machinists, and shophands employed navy yards, showing number of men employed in specific trades, their r.sr.es, their length of employment, and related information. Unarranged. :::e slips of employees. 1901. 6 in. '' - U28' Daily time slips of Bureau employees in Washington, D. C., showing isbe, time of arrival, how employed, time of departure, and name of em- -levee. Arranged chronologically. m Miscellaneous Records. -'"TEDS RELATES TO ETVENIIONS AND PATENTS. 1866-85. 2 ft. 1|29 A letter from the builder of the Etlah freeing the Government of any `-lain arising in connection with any patent dispute; a letter relating to . claim, mads in connection with a patent for galvanizing iron; papers per taining to steam rudders; a memorandum and papers regarding infringement 2l patent in building the Onandaga; specifications of a derrick used heisting torpedo boats; a memorandum regarding steam capstan machin- ---ry; a copy of the patent certificate granted an inventor of steering ap- .-=-s.tus; synopses of correspondence regarding Kunstadter's patented screw; 1 letter concerning Colonel Gowan's diving apparatus; correspondence re- .g a new drier for paint; papers pertaining to new types of prcpel- --rs; papers relating to a patented rowlock and to its inventor; corre- ;r:r-ic-nce concerning improved apparatus for expelling water from ships' _-:-bs; papers pertaining to an improved timber-bending machine; papers re- '"-3 to automatic sounding apparatus; papers containing information re- `-"'img an improved dry dock; a letter in German concerning a submarine ; specifications of a patent for bending and refining steel; letters '-'-eat of Charles Perley for an improved hawsepipe stopper; papers per- tz z talented ship carpenter's ladder; specifications and drawings PRODUCED of Vocrhees1 patented steering apparatus; a pamphlet on preserving lumber by vulcrising; papers pertaining to an improved lifeboat; a::;; a report of a`..= commanding officer of the I-or.on~c.hela on Robey's auto matic pump ar.d ventilator. Unarranged. 3?aCIF13AT 10;.'5 FCR MACHIMEltl OF DESPATCH STEA.ZE FOR FI STATS Ri.ILV.AY. 1386. 1 vol. 1/2 in. ]_2C This volume contains a statement of the conditions of the contract' and specifications for the machinery of a steamer to be built in England. It bears the bookplate of the Reference Library of the Bureau of Con struction and Repair. G TO SUBSCRIPTIONS FOR TECHNICAL JOURNALS FOR THE DRAFTTig ROOM. Nov. 1886-Hay 1839. 1 vol. 1/U in. k31 Copies of letters sent to and received from publishers concerning tne ordering, renewal, or payments for subscriptions; receipts and notices of expirations of subscriptions; and lists showing collections from drafts- men for payment for subscriptions. Arranged in roughly chronological orcer. NRHCP.-lPZ?, CLIPPINGS FROM THE LONDON TLBS. 1336-93. 1 vol. 2 in. J;32 Editorials and articles on the following: ships' equipment and armor; the construction, launching, and performance of individual ships of the British Navy; naval maneuvers; and various subjects relating to the Brit ish and other navies. Arranged chronologically. ... . NEWSPAPER CLIPPINGS RELATING TO NAVAL HATTERS. 133S-S9. 1 vol. 1/k in. h33 A scrapbook (labeled "draughting Room Scrap Book") containing news! paper clippings--mostly from the Baltimore Sun--nn such subjects as con tracts for torpedo boats, machinery for naval vessels, importance of a naval reserve, theoretical shipbuilders, and an increase of the navy. Arranged in roughly chronological order. PHOTOGRAPHS. 1889-93. 9 in. L3L Host of these photographs are of furniture and equipment for vessels, but there are also a few photographs of persons, action scenes on board vessels, and construction work at navy yards. These photographs were received as enclosures to correspondence and bear the file numbers of the correspondence with which they were enclosed. Unarranged. RECORDS OF THE SECRETARY OF THE ASSOCIATION CF AMEBIC 192-1900. 2 ft. drafts:bn. \.~z These records were kept by William T. Jones of the Bureau of Construc tion and Repair as secretary of this association, which was organized cr. January 1, 1392. They consist of printed copies of the constitution, i:-c trrs received concerning membership and the payments of dues, a director.' showing the names and addresses of members and their places of employr.sr.'. a journal of receipts and expenditures, and a record of the payment of cues. Host of the material is dated in 1396-97. Jnarranged. '.Jf n - 83 - -^.struct or. It appears to have been compiled in the 1390's, but - -at further identified. The cards shov: a subject relating to the -"-.:aticn or equipping of naval vessels, scmetir.es the name of a spe- vessel, and information of a general or technical nature about the . r-_, Arranged alphabetically by subject. 1899. 1 vol. 2 in. U37 s clippings from American and foreign newspapers relating to launchings of ships and other matters of interest to the Navy; vares, jokes, and cartoons clipped from newspapers, some of which have a: meet ion with the Navy; and biographical articles on Rear Admirals _co ::_C boom and Charles O'Neil, apparently clipped from magazines, only a few pages in the volume, with no particular arrangement. Jan. 1906. 1 vol. 1/U in. U38 The title sheet to this volume, shows it to be an index of photographs 'lie in the Bureau of Construction and Repair in January 1906. The --y-3S "gxie 0f vessel or navy yard, box number in which the photo- :h of it was filed, and sometimes a file number and a date. The dates from 1390 to 1905. Arranged in two series and thereunder alphabet- fly by initial letter of name of vessel or navy yard, except that in first series the entries relating to navy yards and drydocks are under Icier "N." Loose in the volume are a few orders for photographs or os, dated in Lecember 1917, from the Bureau of Construction and Re- to the Construction Officer at the Washington Navy Yard. ELATION OF "ARTILLERY EXPERIENCES OF THE RUCSO-JAPAIESE NAVAL WAR 11 THE DEVELOP'ZI.T OF SHIP-ARUAIENT IN DIFFERENT COUNTRIES SINCE THE AE." 1907. 1 vol. 1/U in. U39 copy of a translation of an article taken from the Artillristische nshefte, January and February 1907. The translation was made avail- by the Army War College in September 1907. :ww-.?;:s OF IIETAL FURNITURE. 1903. 1 vol. 1/2 in. U40 '.is volume contains photographs of berths, desks, wardrobes, lockers, cables (apparently suitable for installation on shipboard) from the fetal Construction Co. There is ar. index in the front of the volume. S OF RARITIEE- NATIONS. 1911;. 1vol. 1 in. LUl dor prints of national, diplomatic, and naval flags and badges of United States, and other countries and their colonial possessions; nr. historical account of the flag and seal and arms of the United Arranged alphabetically by name of country (except that the *' States precedes all other countries), with an index to countries. LPT C *"T'i --V `U ''mC /''.T? CO Af*4V- * nymt^*-rm----\ c 'T* kJ l --W NAVY AND OF FOREIGN J:!;2 of flags of '.;e Secretary arn .Assistant Secretary of the Navy, nssicr. pennants of vereels, Naval Reserve flags and pennants. Inter cede alphabet pennants, and. pennants of foreign navies. Unar- PAPERS RELATING TO THE WAR GAS DIVESTIGATIONS UNIT OF TIE BUREAU OF MINES, DEPARTMENT OF TIE INTERIOR. 1917-18. 5 in. Copies of progress reports, reports of tests and technical reports'll garding types of gases and gas masks, reports of committees establishes to study types of gases, and translations of reports of foreign country, on the use of gases in warfare. Unarranged. * The War Gas Investigations unit was a research organization begun tv the Bureau of Mines with its own funds before July 1917 and continued ' thereafter under authority of appropriations made for the Army and Navy but allocated to the Bureau of Mines. The duties of the organization were to study the use of noxious gases in warfare. On June 2$, 1918, the War Gas Investigations unit in the Bureau of Mines was abolished arc its functions and personnel were transferred to the War Department. CARD P-EC0E3 OF CLAIMS BEFORE TIE UNITED STATES SHIPPDIG BOARD. 1922. 2 in. IjP. Cards showing name of firm, amount claimed, amount awarded, date, name of attorney, serial and docket numbers, and whether claim was ap proved or disapproved by the United States Shipping Board. The records to which these cards refer have not been found. Arranged alphabetically by name of firm. ! I IE RECORDS RELATING TO TECHNICAL BULLETDIS. 1929. 2 in. Proof sheets, photographs, negatives, and working papers for Technical Bulletins Nos. 6-29. Unarranged. INDEX, n.d. 1 vol. 1 in. . hh6 A subject index (a few names are also included) giving the subject followed by two sets of numbers, the first of which is probably the vol ume number and ranges from 5-9, and the second of which is probably the file number. The correspondence referred to is believed to be dated about 1895* The volume is not further identified. Arranged alphabet ically by initial letter of subject. r- REPORT ON PROPELLERS, n.d. 1 vol. 1 in. U*7 A narrative account of actions of propellers under various conditions, with mathematical calculations and diagrams. No author is given and the volume is not further identified. RECORDS OF DIVISIONS OF THE OFFICE OF THE CHIEF OF THE BUREAU Records of the Design Division The functions of this Division were as follows: to prepare designs for new vessels and for large alterations in completed vessels, to pre pare estimates of costs for new construction, and to cooperate with the Contract Division in the preparation of the technical features of circu lars and contracts. In 1930 the Design Division was abolished and its duties were taken over by the newly created Division of Design and Con struction. Some of the records of the two divisions were maintained as single series. 92 PRODUCED' 111 re3d "ies *tuo* * ? 3 I t 4j3? . .- = -:-;?z:a to t:z ::eio:!t a:id stability of shirs. 1912-40. 27 ft. ' 446 --orts, memoranda, correspondence, working papers, graphs, and calcr.s relating to weights and stability in connection with designs ar.d the modernization of battleships. Arranged numerically. . 3r `-r.fi numerical arrangement the arrangement is by type of ship (bat . . .ir, aircraft carrier, destroyer, submarine, cruiser, or miscella- ver-sel, the latter type arranged alphabetically by name of vessel). ; sfter these records is a miscellaneous class of material consisting --=rructions for the preparation of cost estimates, tables of weights, . - fifty data for various ships, blueprints containing structural data, lesirr.s of metal furniture, memoranda concerning personnel of the draftroom, and correspondence with private individuals concerning proposed ji.ms for ships and publications. In the miscellaneous class there are a :ew items dated in early 194l> which are records of the Shipbuilding Z-.-ision of the Bureau of Ships, and there is one item dated in 1909. ABLEHEART BESIGH BATA FOB NAVAL VESSELS. 1914-27. 17 ft. 449 Papers relating to proposed designs for all types of naval vessels, y-consist of sketches and drawings, statements of dimensions and .-ights, cost data, data concerning protective devices, various types calculation sheets, memoranda to and from other Navy Department of fices concerned with the designs, and rough working papers. Arranged numerically by design number. mecores ei the Camouflage Section of the Maintenance Division I \ {*i During V.'crld Ear I the question of painting vessels in order to lessen the danger of submarine.attack affected the United States Ship ping Board as well as the Navy Department. To avoid the development of .nplicate organisations an arrangement was made with the Emergency Fleet mrporaticn by which the Bureau of Construction and Repair was respon sible for the preparation of camouflage designs for all vessels and for -'search werk on protective painting, and the Emergency Fleet Corpora.icn superintended the application of camouflage designs to all vessels. lancuflage Section was established in the Maintenance Division of the .ureau of Construction and Repair to direct the Bureau's camouflage ac'.ivities. Research in camouflage was carried on at the Research Labora.:ry of the Eastman Kodak Co., Rochester, II. Y. iRT ON NAVAL CAMOUFLAGE. 1917. lvol. 1 in. 450 A report by the Director of the Camouflage Training School containing ormation on the principles of camouflage, camouflage systems, and miflage for submarines, together with paintings of camouflage designs the students at the training school. Arranged by subject. - ^ c;D f'tt> tt WITH THE RESEARCH LABORATORY, EASTMAN KODAK CO., ROCHESTER, L Y. 1913. 1 in. 451 letters, memoranda, and reports exchanged between the Chief of the -uflage Section and naval officers and others at the laboratory. They ~ern research problems, designs, materials, and camouflage systems. PROOOCfO Jill-83 p. i. K CORRESPONDENCE WITH BUSINESS FIRMS. 1913. 1/2 in. _ Letters received and copies of letters sent by the Chief of the ouflage Section to business firms concerning samples of preservative coatings and paint, spraying devices, pressures, and other technical --. ters. Arranged by name of firm. f V REPORT Oil MARDIE CAMOUFLAGE. 1919. 1 vol. 1 in. A report by Lieut. Harold Van Buskirk entitled "The Development of"^ Karine Camouflage and Tests Relating Thereto;" It contains informaticr concerning camouflage/ systems developed before World War I, the Sub marine Defense Association, and suggested systems of camouflage. Ar ranged by subject, with a table of contents. CAMOUFLAGE DESIGNS. 1917-19. U ft. Drawings of vessels showing camouflage designs, some in colors and ' others in black and white. Arranged numerically in two series, one fcr naval vessels (the numbers on these are preceded by the letter "N"), arc one for United..States Shipping Board vessels. WATER COLORS AND CUTOUTS. 1917-19. 3 in. h5S Paintings illustrating camouflaged vessels and the use of perspective, and cardboard cutouts in the shape of ships painted with camouflage, re arranged. . BRITISH CAMOUFLAGE DESIGNS. 1917-19. 6 in. h<6 Drawings of vessels showing British types of camouflage designs. Ar ranged numerically. _ -.,y MISCELLANEOUS PRINTS AND DRAWINGS. 1917-19. 3 in. hSl Pilot charts of the North Atlantic Ocean prepared by the -Hydrographic Office, ozalid prints, and plans of vessels unrelated to camouflage. Un arranged. RECORD RSLAT: UG TO PLANS AND PHOTOGRAPHS OF VESSELS. 1918. 1/2 in. hSl Shovzs name of vessel, its status (whether operated for the Army or Navy or turned over to the Shipping Board, and service to which assigned, detached, or not yet commissioned), plans or photographs available, and dates the designs of ship were prepared. Arranged alphabetically by name of vessel. PHOTOMETER MATERIALS. 1913. 2 ft. k& Calibrations, drawings, diagrams, and posters relating to the measure ment of luminous intensity. Unarranged. LOGS 0? SKI. BRIGHTNESS AMD COLOR. Nov. 1918-Apr. 1919. 1 vol. 1 in. 1x60 Logs kept by observers for several voyages showing time of observa tions (entries were made every 5 or 10 minutes), humidity, barometer reading, force and direction of wind, condition of sky, photometer f\.weanher coefficient and brightness of target) and colorimeter readings, ks, conclusions, and name of observer. Arranged chronologically. PKOQUCEB 9k JM -83 s *3 :: :rdz?.s for supplies. 1913-19. i/U in. U61 wyi5 for artists' supplies and for other supplies, and orders for inarranged. be: ness records. 1913. 1/2 in. L62 . rsznr.el lists of the Camouflage Section, memoranda from the War Le- .rtr.ent regarding camouflaged ships, and a list, dated November 25, of American merchant vessels sunk since the beginning of the war. - ------, yf T------------------------------- FIELD RECORDS ; ..DEZPEZINCE classification scheme for tie bath iron works, bath, E'.E.E, .-ID TIE '.ZEPCRT nev/s stiipbuildino a:id dry BOCK CO., NEWPORT NEV.'S, VI. rud. 2 in. I163 Cards showing subjects and their classification numbers. The main juejects are indicated, by one or two digits, such as 13 for fittings and '1 for reports. Additional numbers are added to indicate more detailed m-oakdewns 'under the main subject, such as 13UO for telephones and voice cipes and 711 for progress reports. The numerical order is determined ;y the firso two numbers; correspondence filed under number 131U21 pre cedes correspondence filed under 20. Although no dates or names of ship yards are shown, this classification scheme applies to correspondence of the superintending constructor at the Bath. Iron 'Works, 1901-20 (see en tries U66,.ii70, his, kll, U81, h93, 1;9U, U93, 502, 5cU and 5o8) and at the Newo.ort News Shipbuilding and Dry Dock-Co., 1396-1916-(see entries 763, 765, 770, 777, 731, 7%, 738, 792, 796, 801, 306, 310, 8l5, 818, 821;, 221, 329, 332, 331;, 336, 339, and 31a7). It is also the same type of classification scheme as the one used by the superintending constructor at the Lev; York Shipbuilding Co., Camden, N. J., and in two instances by the superintending constructor at the Neafie and Levy Shipyard, Phila- 'iphia. Pa. Only a few of the subject numbers differ in the two schemes. ----------YTp--z--PT ' TTH?? OpTTC *V 'w/'w . -i '__- t/ll.'lvjJJ iWJli iLl. w'j< Jj IRON WORKS ..--.- rrws i L X-^TrT'TT^T,,Tx`p Tjt LTi""i'*j:1 r*U**.iT-/' --/*.i. 'J`j"i/'Vj'i n.d. 2 in. U61t Cards relating to the correspondence classification scheme described h. entry 1;63, showing main subjects and numbers assigned to them and thereunder subnumbers and subjects to which they relate. Arranged nu- nwically. There are two sets of cards which generally duplicate each "'"'.r, except that some numbers appear in one that do not appear in the *V.2*# Records of the Baltimore District The Baltimore District, in charge of r> superintending constructor, :j'cod the steelyards of the Bethlehem Steel Corn., Sparrows Point, Ed., ' unitinore Dry Dock and Shipbuilding Co., Baltimore, Ed., or.d the Tir-tir. -kiphuilcing Co., Alexandria, 7a., and the vocdynrd of Charles L. at and Sons, Baltimore, Ed. a11 construction and re: air work for me ' Department at ikes- firms was directly under tk- euc-_ri:.tendir.g :on;ctor of the Baltimore District. PRODUCED GENERAL CORRESPONDENCE 0? TEE SUPERLZENDKG CONSTRUCTOR. 1918-1?. 3 Lei" Letters, telegrams, and endorsements received and copies of those sTi and related papers. Arranged alphabetically" by subject. There is als; "Daily Information" file cinsisting of copies of correspondence sent, ranged chronologically. Most, if not all, of the correspondence in th--"Daily Information" file is duplicated in the subject file. The corre spondence relates for the r.ost part to the activities of the superintend ing ccnstrucnor in his capacity as superintendent of the construction of mine sweepers by the Baltimore Dry Dock and Shipbuilding Co., Baltimore, Mi. =- "Isfett' ers, 'however, per.t.a...i.n.....t.o.....t..he sup*er'intending constructor~'s responsibilities at the Charles L. Rohde and Sons Co., the Bethlehem szeef O } <JUJ he Virginia Shipbuilding Co. Records Relating to the Bath Iron Works, Bath, Maine GENERAL SUPERINTENDING CONSTRUCTOR. 190U-20. 10 ft. hC Letters, reports, ar.d memoranda received and copies of those sent ncc reiatar.r me specific vessel. Arranged numericallv according to the classification scheme described in entry U63. Copies of letters received from the Bureau, described in entry L67, are included. LETTERS ERIE TIE BUREAU TO TEE SUPER INTEND HIG CONSTRUCTOR. Oct. 1901- Dec. 1911. k vols. 1 ft. Letters received, including circular letters, containing general in formation pertaining to the construction of vessels. Arranged chrono logically. . . - CORRESPONDENCE OF TEE SUPER.INTENDING CONSTRUCTOR. 1907-10. 3 in. 163 letters received from and copies of letters sent to the Bureau, naval constructors at other shipbuilding firms and at navy yards, and private individuals. Most of this correspondence is unofficial. There are a few letters from the Chief of the Bureau but apparently no correspondence with the contractor. This correspondence is not duplicated in the correspondence described in entries U66 and ij67. Arranged alphabetically by initial letter of correspondent's name and thereunder chronologically. \ i | | MISCELLANEOUS RECORDS EILATINC TO TEE CONSTRUCTION OF VESSELS. 1900- 1910. 3 ft. L69 Bills of lading, requisitions for supplies, drafting room notes, and storekeeper's orders, with related correspondence and accompanying dia- grams, drawings, and blueprints concerning a number of vessels. Arranged in roughly alphabetical order by name of vessel. t | f | i I RECORDS OF stpe?.e:te::re::- constructor relating to office supplies a:: a:t. 1901-12. 3 ir.. i:7C Letters ar.d endorsements received ar.d copies of those sent, some co..i cf expendit'are invoices f :r liens delivered, and a lev; copies of open- purchase requisitions. The correspondence is classified as No. 7S2> in accordance with the classification scheme described in entry !;63, and thereunder arranged numerically by serial number. PRODUCBd 96 JM - 83 alTtt'VS - t .^ri- -.-- ~~ THE SUPERINTENDING CONSTRUCTOR RELATING TO THE HIDE WINDLASS 'RATH, MAINE. 1917-19. 3 in. U71 s of requisitions for windlasses and steering gear built by the ir.cls.ss Co. as subcontractors for vessels under construction at the ' tv--- Works and shipbuilding firms at other locations, orders for ma to oe shipped to the Hyde Windlass Co., correspondence received .1 -:cies of that sent relating to requisitions and payments to the Hyde yj_ co., and copies of correspondence furnished the U. S. attorney j* Poster., Mass., concerning prosecution of the Union Steel Casting Co., -soon, for the furnishing of a defective rudder-frame casting and for V r.-s in the delivery of castings to the Hyde Windlass Co. The super- r.'.er.ding constructor at the Bath Iron Works was charged with supervisory inspection responsibility over windlasses and steering gear produced all shipbuilding firms by the Hyde Windlass Co. Arranged alphabet- :ally by subject. .i R >. it- r-gne MATERIALS BY TEE SUPERINTENDING CONSTRUCTOR. 1918-19. 2 in. U72 Cories of orders for material to be shipped to the Bath Iron Works.-' The names of the vessels for which the material was ordered are not shown. Arranged in roughly chronological order. JIRCUIAE IETIERS. 1918-20. 3 in. U73 Circular letters issued by the Bureau of Construction and Repair con- raining information on the construction of vessels, such as ventilation systems for submarines and the use of special paint for the engine and rotor room; information on organization and policy, such as the geograph ical boundaries of Construction and Repair inspection districts and the conservation of tin; and information on office or administrative proce dures, such as work in excess of 60 hours a week on naval contracts and the preparation of requisitions. Arranged chronologically. : m d EiVOICES OF STORES DELIVERED. 1918-20. 6 in. h7h Copies of expenditure invoices of stores delivered for vessels under construction and a few bills of lading. In some instances the names of the vessels for which the material was intended are given. Arranged, in two series, in roughly chronological order. CORRESPONDENCE OF THE SUPERINTENDING CONSTRUCTOR CONCERNING THE ALLEN ABB THE DAVIS (TORPEDO BOAT DESTROYERS NOS. 63 AND 66, RESPECTiVELY). 1911;. 2 ft. Letters, reports, and memoranda received and copies of those sent, '--anged numerically according to the classification scheme described in er.try L63. ' vr 1 f 'TZRS RECEIVED BY- THE SUPERINTENDING CONSTRUCTOR CONCERNING TIE CASSIN AiiD THE CUMMINGS_.___S__e_p__t. 1911-Feb. 1912. 1 vol. l/2 in. letters received from the Bureau, with the exception of two or three -svters from other sources. Arranged chronologically. ETo OIPEESPCNDENCS OF THE SUPERINTENT)I!;G CONSTRUCTOR CONCERNING PAYMENTS FOR ?HE OASSIN AND TIE CUMMINGS. 1912-11;. 3 in. It77 Correspondence received and copies of correspondence sent, ^cludin3pR0DUCED 97' JM -83 signed copies of applications for payments and statements by the super intending constructor and the inspector of machinery certifying that the contractor was entitled to payments. The correspondence is classified No. 721 in accordance with the classification scheme described in entrv ' ii3; it is arranged thereunder numerically by serial numbers 0-20. The aero denotes general correspondence pertaining to payments and the num bers 1-20 denote the number of the payment. LETTERS RECEIVED BI THE SUPERIiiTEKDING CONSTRUCTOR CONCERNING THE CHESTER (SCOUT CRUISER NO. 1). May 190$-Apr. 1909. 2 vols. 8 in. letters received from the Bureau. Arranged chronologically. hlz 1 IETTE23 RECEIVED BI THE BOARD ON CHANGES FOR THE CHESTER. 1906-8. s* 5 1 vol. 2 in. I.79 ? Letters from the Bureau addressed to the senior member of the board re ferring changes for the board's consideration, and letters from the Bure.?; approving the board's reports on the changes. Arranged chronologically. i. LETTERS SETT BI TEE SUPERINTENDIl-JG CONSTRUCTOR REGARDING THE CLEVELAND. 1902-3. 3 in. ~^80 Copies of letters sent to the contractor. Arranged alphabetically by subject and thereunder chronologically. CORRESPONDENCE OF THE SUPERINTENDING CONSTRUCTOR CONCERNING THE CHARLES FLUSSER AIS THE SAMUEL C. REID (DESTROYERS NOS. 20 AND 21, RESPEC- TITELl). 1907-11. 1 ft. . . . UfflL Letters, reports, and memoranda received and copies bf those sent. Arranged numerically according to the classification scheme described in entry U63. IETTEES S BI THE SUPERINTENDING CONSTRUCTOR CONCERNING THE CHARLES FLUSSER AID THE _S_A_M__U_E_L__C__. __R_E__ID_ . 1907-10. 3 in. I[82 Copies of letters sent to the contractor. A few letters sent to the Chief of Bureau are included. This_correspondence is duplicated in the correspondence described in entry I` i8~~l. Arranged alphabetically by initial letter of subject. LETTERS RECEIVED BI THE SUPERINTENDING CONSTRUCTOR CONCERNING THE CHARLES VJ, FLUSSER AND THE SAMUEL C. REID. Aug. 1907-Sept. 1911. U vols. io in. Ii83 Letters received from the Bureau. Copies of these letters are in cluded in the correspondence described in entry U3l. Arranged chrono logically. 'LETTERS 5Z'.TI BI THE SUPERINTENDING CONSTRUCTOR CONCERNING THE GEORGIA (SHEATHED BATTLESHIP NO. 1$). 1902-7. 1 ft. LSI Copies of letters sent to the contractor. Arranged chronologically and thereunder alphabetically by initial letter of subject. LETTERS RECEIVED BY THE SUPERINTENDING CONSTRUCTOR CONCERNING THE GEORGIA. Feb. 1907-Dec. 1908. 1 vol. 1 in. L89 leuuers received from the Bureau. Arranged chronologically. ppQQyQfTQ 5 JM - 83 ;9r^ - the -ed as try me un- i Mm i* I vi M te I i t. A 79 rd re-ureau -ly. D. 7T8o by I ss w. U8l in W. ^2 f :e J3 33 : :r changes on gunboats nos. 5 aid 6. 1890-93. 1 voi. 1/2 in. ' kS6 -i: volume snows date of contractor's letter regarding change, r.a- -f change, respective estimates as to increase or decrease in cost -.he contractor and the superintending constructor, date of sub- by the superintending constructor to the Bureau, date of Bureau's . .vul of change and reference to the board for determination of in- or decrease in cost, date of board's report, date of report's ap- -;r-val by the Bureau, and amount of increase or decrease determined by hoard. Arranged chronologically. There is a subject index arranged ALy note ideally by initial letter of subject. NTHTPTCATIONS 0? './EIGHTS FOR GUNBOAT HO. 12. Aor. 1896. 1 vol. 1/1, i^. . , A87 A copy of tne standard specifications of weights furnished the superT -..-rending constructor at the Bath Iron Works in the construction of this r".-c-l Arranged by subject. TI-Z SUPERINTENDING CONSTRUCTOR 'DIG THE JSIIKDIS T (TORPEDO 30ATS I;OS. IfL AID h2 CTIVELY). 1910-12. h38 .es of letters and enclosures sent to the contractor. Arranged tically by initial letter of subject and thereunder chronologi- IZITIPS RECEIVER 3T THE SUPERDITENDING CONSTRUCTOR CONCERNING THE JENKINS AND THE JOUETT. Nov. 1910-Feb.-1912. 3 vols.. . U in. U9 Letters received from the Bureau, except for- a-few letters in vol ute 3 which are from the senior member of the board on changes. Arranged chronologically, except that some of the letters in volume 3 are out of daptdig rook notes of the superintending constructor. 1911-12. 3 in. A90 Penciled notations relating to plans. They give title of plan and .hereunder comments and instructions regarding it, and calculations rePv.ir.g to proposed changes in weights. Many of these notations do not ehou the names of the vessels, but occasionally the Jenkins and the Orient are mentioned. Arranged in part chronologically. --ITERS SENT BY THE SUPERINTENDING CONSTRUCTOR CONCERNING DIE KATAHDBI. red. 1391-Oct. 1395. 2 vols. 2 in. U9I Press copies of letters and a few endorsements sent. Arranged chrono_ * ~ ^** "Jit- Ecrr/zp by THE SUFERDITENDDIG CONSTRUCTOR ONCERNDIG TIE LAKE I DIE TOPPER0 BOAT. June-Dec. 1908. 1 vol. l/h in. U92 I s received from the Bureau relating to the construction of the J submarine boat which originally was inter, ed to be built at the _ron Works in accordance with ar. agreement, dr 1 -- - i - K*. i > PRODUCED M - 83 I t trtt\ f \ tt i<*t. 1 i1 i \ i \ ?*k'- transferred to the Newport News Shipbuilding and Dry Dock Co., Newport News* Va., before construction got under way. This correspondence re lates to preliminary arrangements and plans made before the actual con struction. Arranged chronologically. CORRESPONDENCE 0? THE SUPERINTEND INC CONSTRUCTOR CONCERNING THE HANLpy (TORPEDO BOAT DESTROYER NO. 7h). 1P16-19. 2 ft. ? letters, reports, and memoranda received and copies of those sent." Arranged numerically according to the classification scheme described in entry U63. J CORRESPOIDSNCE OF THE SUPERINTENDING CONSTRUCTOR CONCERNING THE McQOUC-r (DESTROYER NO. 5U). 1912-15. 1 ft. ^3" Letters, reports, and'memoranda received and copies of those sent. Arranged numerically according to the classification scheme described in entry 1x63* SUFERDDEIDING CONSTRUCTOR'S SCHEDULES OF MATERIAL FOR THE McDOUGAL. 1912-13. 3 in. IjP5 Relate chiefly to steel rivets, steel plates, and steel bars for the hull of the McScugal. These schedules show date; kind of material; spec ifications, such as diameter, length, style, and weight; and remarks. Arranged chronologically. ?4 l LETTERS SENT EI THE SUPERINTENDING CONSTRUCTOR CONCERNING THE NEVADA (MONITOR NO. 8). 1902-3. 3 in. bSo Copies of letters and enclosures sent to the contractor* . Arranged alphabe/tically. by initial letter'of subject and thereunder chronolog ically. LETTERS RECEIVED 5Y THE SUPERINTENDING CONSTRUCTOR CONCERNING THE PAULDING AND THE DRAYTON (TORPEDO BOATS NOS. 22 AMD 23, RESPEC TIVELY;. Sept. 1908-Jan. 1912. h vols. 7 in. Letters received from the Bureau. Arranged chronologically. 1x97 CORRESPOIDENCE OF THE SUPERINTENDING CONSTRUCTOR CONCERNING THE PRUITT, THE PREBLE, AID THE SICARD (TORPEDO BOAT DESTROYERS NOS. ,3U5, 3R6,"' AID 3hi, RESPECTIVELYT: I918-.20. 3 ft. U9S Letters, reports, and memoranda received and copies of those sent. Arranged numerically according to the classification scheme described in entry 1;63. RECORDS OF TIE SUPERINTENDING CONSTRUCTOR CONCERNING MATERIAL FOR THE PRUITT, THE PREBLE, AND TIE SICARD. 1918-20. 3 in. 1x9? Signed copies of bills of lading for items shipped by the superintend ing constructor and of receipts for material received by the contractor, and copies of orders for material to be shipped to the contractor. Ar ranged by type of record and thereunder chronologically. CORRESPONDENCE GF THE SUPERINTENDING CONSTRUCTOR RELATING TO TORPEDO BOATS. 1897-1902. 7 ft. 5C0 PRODULetters, telegrams, and endorsements received and copies of those se JM - - -sr. according to an alphabetical-numerical classification scheme to -bbreviations of the names of the vessels are added. About the ;:c". of correspondence consists of unarranged documents, most of -,.-ere withdrawn from the files and not returned but a few of which to CORRESPONDENCE CONCERNING TORPEDO BOATS. 1897-1902. 5 in. ' " 501 .. card Index to the correspondence described in entry 5>00 showing sub , r-, file number, and abbreviation for name of vessel. Arranged alpha- ".icaily by subject. NESSPONBENCE 0? THE SURE?.ZSTEIIDIKG CONSTRUCTOR CONCERNING THE WICKES, "the PHILIP, THE W00LSEI, ADD THE EVANS (TORPEDO BOATS NOS. 75/ 76, "77, AID 78, PHSPZCTIvZLI) . 1916-19. U ft. 502 t/"wS2TS ^ I*0T3Oi"- u5 j morar.da received and copies of those sent. Arranged numerically according to the classification scheme described in c.-.-.ry U63. :-i::rds of the superintend ecc constructor concerning material for TORPEDO BOATS NOS. 7r-73. 1918-19. 3 in. 503 Copies of receipts for material received by the contractor and of orders for material to be shipped to the contractor. Arranged by type of record and thereunder in roughly chronological order. CCPRESPONDENCE OF THE SUPERINTENDING CONSTRUCTOR CONCERNING THE ' ' BUCHANAN, THE AAEON WARD, THE HALE, AND THE CROWNINSHIEID (TORPEDO BOAT DESTROIEP-3 NOS. 131, 132,"331, AND 13l|, RESPECTIVELY). 1917-20. 3 ft. 5oU Letters, reports, and memoranda received and copies of those sent, rranged numerically according to the classification scheme described n entry I4.63. ICORDS OF THE SUPERINTENDING CONSTRUCTOR CONCERNING MATERIAL FOR TORPEDO BOA? DESTROYERS NOS. 131-13U. 1913-20. 3 in. 505 Originals or copies of receipts for material received by and ordered or the contractor, and reports of material shipped. Arranged by type of scord and thereunder in roughly chronological order. LITERS SENT BY THE SUrER.INTENDEG CONSTRUCTOR CONCERNING THE TRIPPE (TORPEDO BOAT NO. 33). 1909-11. 3 in. |06 Copies of letters sent to the contractor. Arranged alphabetically by nitial letter of subject and thereunder chronologically. -LITERS RECiriZD BY THE SUPERINTEND INC- CONSTRUCTOR CONCERNING THE TRIPPE. June 1909-Dec. 1911. 2 vols. 3 in. 507 Letters received from the Bureau, with the exception of a few letters or the period March 1910-February 1911 which were received from the onicr member of the board on changes. Arranged chronologically except or the letters from the board member, which are interfiled, in no ap- order, with the other letters for the period April-July 1911. 101 3KKM CORRESPONDENCE OF THE SUPERINTENDINC- CONSTRUCTOR CONCERNING- SUBHARES ? CHASERS i.'OS. U07 AND Uo3. 1913-19. 1 ft. e,y. h Letters, reports, and memoranda received and copies of those sent tv4 1 the superintending constructor at the Bath Iron Works, who was response- * for supervising the construction of these submarine chasers. They relr' : to the construction of these submarine chasers by the Camden Anchor- : Rockland Machine Co., Camden, Maine. Arranged numerically according tz ' the classification scheme described in entry L63. MISCELLANEOUS RECORDS OF THE SUPERINTENDH'G CONSTRUCTOR CONCERNING SUB- MARES CHASERS NOS. 1|07 AND U08. 1918-19. 2 in. 5c;- | Consist of numbered submarine chaser bulletins issued by the Burea\Tc; j* Construction and Repair. They contain instructions concerning the con- f struction of submarine chasers, copies of orders for materials, and re- s* ports of materials shipped to the Camden Anchor-Rockland Machine Co., con-- f tractors for the vessels. Arranged by type of material and thereunder ia fe roughly chronological order. . LETTERS RECEIVED BI THE BOARD ON CHANGES. 1903-11. 1 vol. U in. 5lc Letters from the Bureau of Construction and Repair addressed to the ' jf. senior member of the board, referring changes on the Paulding, the Drartcs, the Reid, the Flusser, and the Trippe for the board's consideration, and letters from the Bureau approving the board's reports. Arranged chrono logically except that several letters, not in chronological order, are in the front of the volume. TRIAL REPORTS OF VESSELS. 1918-20. 9 in. - tl Copies of reports of preliminary and final trials by a Board of In spection and Survey for the Buchanan, the Crowninshield, the Evans, the Hale, the Philip, the Preble, the Aaron Ward, the Wickes, and the Woolsey. Included as a part of the reports are copies of instructions received by* the board, information concerning membership of the board, and data con cerning the machinery and hulls of the vessels. Arranged by name of ves sel. Records Relating to the City Point Iron Works, South Boston, Mass. RECCED OF EXPENDITURES OF LABOR AND MATERIALS. 18S9-9U. 2 vols. 2 in. 12 A daily record of labor employed on vessels showing classes of labor employed, number employed in each class, and cost; and a daily record of expenditures for materials showing kinds of materials and cost. Arranged chronologically, with an index to materials in the front of the volume. if | I g % j RECORD OF REQUISITIONS FOR OFFICE SUPPLIES. 1890-93. 1 vol. 1/2; in. 513 This volume contains lists of miscellaneous supplies, including paper, pens, envelopes, and drafting material and instruments, requisitioned for the office force and draftsmen at the City Point Works while they were ^Ca^-tni.v^ r*''- - u.~^iji^i*Wjii hl*i'i.. f- tOP Of *gI. - iMi -:= 1 r NTPORTS. 1391-92. 1 vol. l/b in- gill .,-,.0-,- reports of labor expended in the construction of various ves- :.;.-vin work done, type of labor employed, tire consumed, rate of total co= Arranged chronologically. - - Eg: E to TIE BUREAU BY TIE SUPERINTENDING CONSTRUCTOR concerning (CRUISER NO. 11). Jan. 1390-July 189U. 3 vols. 6 in. gig t.-re23 and carbon copies of letters and a few endorsements sent by the .--.2rintending constructor at the City Point Iron Norks until June 1893; y hse Quintard Iron Yorks, Hew York, N. Y., until January I89bj and at :;w York Navy Yard after that date. The contract for the cruiser, _ i November 11, 1339, was with Mr. Harrison Loring, City Point Iron . cut on October 16, 1391, he made an assignment of all his property llcsrs. George V/. Quintard, Charles H. Allen, and Harrison Loring, Jr., : -cricing them to complete all work in progress under contracts entered bemwsen him and the United States. Construction of the vessel con- at the City Point Iron Works until June 1893 when the Marblehead .-as ~.cved to the Quintard Iron Works. In January 1S9U the vessel was de livered to the Hew York Navy Yard. Included in these volumes are copies 1-.,trers sent by the board on changes (the superintending constructor the senior member), some requisitions, and weekly reports of corre- .r.uenee received. The first two volumes contain press copies for the riod January 1890-January 189b; the correspondence dated after June 1:93 is restricted to requisitions and reports on correspondence received. Nr.e tliird volume., covering the_ period June 1893-July 189b, contains caricr. copies of- letters sent. Arranged chronologically, with a subject inio>: in each volume. ENTERS SENT TO TIE CONTRACTOR BY TIE SUPERINTENDING CONSTRUCTOR CON-- GREYING TIE MARBLEHEAD. Jan. 1390-Jan. 139b. 2 vols. 2 in. gl6 Press and carbon copies of letters sent. Included in the first vol- ere seme letters sent by the superintending constructor in his ca- : 'ity as senior member of the board on changes. Arranged chronologi- -lly, with a subject index in each volume. ::::ns sent by tie superintending constructor concerning the Marblehead. Jan. 1390-Feb. 139b. 2 vols. 2 in. TTf Press and carbon copies of letters sent to the Secretary of the Navy, -he commandant of the Boston Navy Yard, commercial firms, other superin - r.iir.g constructors, and other correspondents relating to applications `.r.i appointments to positions, office supplies and drafting instru- "'zz, payrolls, and other matters of a routine nature. Included ir. the "lames are seme orders issued by the superintending constructor to his 'ff concerning office routine and procedure. Arranged cironologically. is a name and subject index in the first volume. X-Wj ---'jUi-xiU xO L'-~. -- i.*. x,,. I-.-.* ^ x '-- - ^' _____JLi.U -NiEIEAD. Jan. 1390-July 139b. 7 vols. 2 ft. gl3 -c0 ers, telegrams, and a few endorsements received. Arranged for she i chronologically. There is a subject index (with a few names in- -_-acn vvonlluvm- e. -,..:svo^- v, ,... rtv-.-.---.'-j X r^-^Vc; '- .-.j'ArS.' .s.'j-'-^tpNii.V.A;i.^-..</<!i.JS.><<A'iWj .tv. frill. yV'-' LETTERS PRO:I THE CONTRACTORS TO THE SUPER INTIIZEIG COESTRUGTOR CONCERNE;;. THE MARBLEHEAD. Jan. 1390-July 13?U. a vols. 10 in. 5ic Letters received from Harrison Lorir.g until October 1891 and there after from one or more of his assignees (see entry $15 for an explanation of the change in contractor and location of vessel). In some instances a copy of the letter has been substituted for the original. In a few cases enclosures to the letters are included in the volumes. Arranged chronologically, with a subject index in each volume. s 5 i LETTERS FROM THE INSPECTOR OF MACHINERY TO THE SUPERINTENDING CONSTRUCTS CONCERNING THE MARBLEHEAD. , Aug. 1890-Aug. 1892. 1 vol. l/h in. ' 52C letters received from the inspector of machinery at the Quintard Iron Works, New York, N. Y., relating to the certification of labor and ma terial reports for payments under the contract and to changes in plans and specifications. Arranged chronologically, with a subject index. RECEIVED EY THE SUPERINTENDING CONSTRUCTOR CCUCEENZIG THE MARBLSIEAD. I-iar. 1892-Jan. 189U. 2 vols. 2 in. 521 Letters, endorsements, and telegrams received from commercial firms, bureaus of the Navy Department (generally exclusive of the Bureau of Con struction and Repair), the general inspector of the Marblehead, members of the superintending- constructor*s staff, and others. Included in the volume are a few Navy regulation circulars respecting personnel and pay, and some information copies of correspondence between the Bureau of Con struction arid Repair and bther bureaus of the Navy Department respecting equipment and materials for the Marblehead. Arranged in roughly chrono logical order. - LIST 0? PLANS RECEIVED FOR THE MARBLEHEAD. July 1890-Aug. 1892. 1 vol. 1 in. 522 A list of plans received from various contractors showing date re ceived and title of plan, with remarks concerning approval or disapproval by the superintending constructor and by the Bureau of Construction and Repair, and modifications of plans. Arranged chronologically, with an in dex to plans in the front of .the volume. V. RECORD OF- PAYMENTS TO CONTRACTORS FOR THE MARBLEHEAD. 1890-92. 1 vol. 1/2 in. 523 A record of expenditures and applications for payment for work, labor, and materials used in the construction of the Marblehead, showing kind, quantity, and cost of materials used, type and amount of labor employed, and dates of application and payment. Arranged chronologically. APPLICATIONS FOR ADDITIONAL COMPENSATION AND EXTENSION OF TZZ FOR COH- PIETICN 0? THE CONTRACT FOR THE MARBLRHZAE. Sept.-Oct. 1393. 3 vols. 2 in. 52lj Signed copies of the applications of the contractor for additional compensation and extension of time for completion of the contract because of changes ordered. There are two applications (with duplicate copies of or.-e); one claim was based on changes -no -.1"-rations in the quarters of ^'"''TOOOSCEOcruiser and the -ther was bn."" -r. "vn~e = : lCi: JU - 83 l >J ations are followed by correspondence relating to the changes, -c. - vi hich is d<~wka2CL tveAvd1. as early as 1890; and one application also in copies of sever, -.! plans. There si subject indexes in the vol- F.ecords Relating to the Colombian Iron v/orks and Dry Dock Co., Baltimore, L-k.i. -'-USPCNDENCZ OF THE SUPER HITEINC CONSTRUCTOR. 1898-1903. 5 ft. " 525 letters, reports, and memoranda received and copies of those sent, .cranked according to an alphabetical-numerical classification scheme in :.ich the letter or letters indicate the initial letter or abbreviation a broad subject classification, the first set of numbers indicates a :-:re detailed breakdown of the subject, and the second set of numbers dedicates the number of documents classified under that subject. For ---'as couies of most of the letters sent in this correspondence, see . ,. s/ . J ^ C - .flUTER OF COF-RZE?0:3ZNCZ OF THE SUPERINTENDING CONSTRUCTOR. 1898-1903. 1 vol. 1/2 in. 526 A register cf the correspondence described in entry 323 showing name ;f writer or addressee, writer's file number, date of letter, an abstract -f letter's contents, and superintending constructor's file number. Ar ranged alphabetically by initial letter of subject of correspondence. FilfRD OF IETTER3 RECEIVED BT TIE SUPERINTENDING CONSTRUCTOR. . May 1901- Oct. 1902. 1 vol. 1/2 in. 327 Shows date the letter was received, from whom received, writer's file center, date of letter, and an abstract of contents of letter. This vol ume relates to the correspondence described in entry 323. Arranged chrono logically. . - .`TIES SENT 31 THE SUPERINTENDING CONSTRUCTOR. Dec. 1897-Dec. 1902. 2 vols. 2 in. 328 Press copies of letters sent to the Secretary of the Navy, the Bureau Construction and Repair, the commandants of the navy yards at Washing- D. C., and New York, N. Y., and other correspondents (except the con- Trrccr) relating to the construction of vessels by the Columbian Iron and Dry Bock Co. The correspondence in the first volume pertains a submarine boat, the Plunger, and to various torpedo boats, including - ~rey; the correspondence in volume 2 pertains primarily to the ub~7--;-. Arranged chronologically. Many of the letters in the first part . - v:-~ne 1 are illegible. There is an incomolete index in volume 1. For * -- - > ,, sent to the contractor pertaining to the Tingey, see entry 337. -II^ECUZ C CFEESPONDEMCE OF THE SUPEP.INTEMDIMG CONSTRUCTOR. 139U- 6 in. 529 -'"`-'ere received and copies of letters sent. This correspondence, ' -f which is of a semiofficial nature, relates to a variety of sub- i ft? i:. r 3^ ti& * i * r: if '5 f ipcrts 3r the superintending constructor concerning correspondence rz- Kay 1901-Hay 1902. 2 in. Copies of weekly reports sent to the Birrean of Construction and ReE~~ pair riving date oi receipt. Bureau's file number, kind of comnwnicati:- and subject. Arranged chronologically. ' } | ZEEIflENCY REPORTS FOR EMPLOYEES 0? THE OFFICE OF HIE SUPERHITEEDEIG CONSTRUCTOR. 1896-1903. 1 in. 53! Copies of letters to the Bureau of Construction and Repair transnitE~ ting efficiency reports and duplicates of semiannual efficiency reports, and lists containing the names of all employees and their ratings. Ar- ranged chronologically. ; I f | I | RECOILS CONCZRNZIG .REQUISITIONS FOR AND SHIPMENT OF MATERIAL. 1898-190;. * 6 in. &F f letters received and copies of letters sent, expenditure invoices, r;- I ports of material shipped, and copies of requisitions. Unarranged. | TIME BOOR C? DRAFTSMEN. Apr. 1897-July 1899. 1 vol. 1 in. 533 Shows names of draftsmen, days worked during each month, time of arrivals and departures, and type of work performed. Arranged by name of draftsman, and thereunder chronologically. There is an incomplete name index to the volume.. \ | RECORDS RZLATINC- TO THE CONTRACTOR'S CLAIM FOR EXTRA COMPENSATION FOR THE K0:rrGCKS?.Y AND THE DETROIT (CRUISERS NOS. 9 AND 10, RESPECTIVELY). 1890-95.. 2 ft. 53k Correspondence with the Secretary of the Navy, the Bureau of Construc tion and B.epair, other Navy Department bureaus, and the contractor re garding construction of these vessels and changes made in designs and specifications; correct copies of original statements rendered by the contractor for additional.compensation on account of changes and bills covering the changes presented to the respective boards on changes; a report and proceedings of the special board on changes for these vessels, which met at the Norfolk Navy Yard in 139Uj a decision of the Secretary of the Navy regarding the contractor's claim, with related endorsements by the Judge Advocate General and the Bureau of Construction and Repair; memoranda regarding uncompleted and defective work; reports of trial trips of the vessels; and a little correspondence with the Attorney Gen eral, dated in 190$, regarding a receivership for the Columbian Iron Uorks and Dry Lock Co. Arranged in part by type of material, the corre spondence being scattered in several parts of the records. IZTTEES SENT BY THE I CARD ON CHANGES FOR TIE PETREL. Apr. 1888- June 1339. 1 vol. 1/2 in. 535 Press copies of letters sent to the Bureau. Arranged numerically, . `' a subject index. RECORE CHANGES ON THE PETREL. lQ$7-89. 1 vol. 1/2 in. 53= Chews date of submission of change and number of superintending cor.- . sTubrr's lee".;- regarding change. Bureau's ch~n y number (a note stats3 Zuev; r.uu: : -.-ere not instituted nrril Kay 2', IC33), aatune of produced 106 JM-83 T an. * iz 33. 32 ,A. re- :?5;. r> r). 3U ic- t Ls, r l- d3 -".-"j estimate of the board on changes as to increase or decrease in .---^involved by change. date of reference of change to the board by the - --?ou, date of the Bureau's letter authorizing change, date and number board's report, date of approval of the board's report by the Bu- and action of the Navy Department. Arranged chronologically. bent by tie supzrinte'idiuo constpbbtcr ccnctrneig tie theory. "":ec. l3?S-IIov. 1902. 1 vol. 1 in. 537 Press atopies of letters sent to the contractor. Arranged chronologi- .-glv. There is no correspondence for the period January-I lay 1901 when :instruction on the vessel was apparently suspended. For other letters ;cnt, see entry 523. EE-FESS BZPCRTS FOB TIE TINGEY. Mar. 1901-Hov. 1903 . 3 in. 538 Copies of monthly reports from the superintending constructor to the reau on the progress of vessel's construction. Arranged chronologically. IANGES Oil TIE Til!GEY. 1398-1902. 1 vol. 1 in. 539 Shows number and nature of change, date of contractor's letter sub rutting change, -date and number of superintending constructor's letter rubmitting change to the Bureau, date and number of Bureau's letter of approval of change, date and number of Bureau's letter referring change -.3 the board on changes, date of board's report, respective estimates of .be contractor and the superintending constructor as to increase or de crease in cost involved and amount determined by the board, and date and number of Bureau's letter of approval of board's report. Arranged chrono logically, with a list of the nature of some of the changes -in-the front- :i the volume. ' * E3BD3 OF TIE SUPERINTENDING CONSTRUCTOR RELATING TO LABOI AND MATERIAL FOB TIE _T_IN__G_E_Y. 1893-1903. 9 in. 5Ho Monthly reports showing number and kinds of employees, ho\irs of work, `s of pay, and total amount of salaries; reports of amounts of mate- mis worked into the hull of the vessel; orders for materials and a few oters sent concerning materials needed; and related papers. Unarranged. TIE SUPERINTENDING CONSTRUCTOR COUCEN.IIIG PAYE HITS FOR TIE _______ liar. 1399-Oct. 1903. 1 in. 5U Copies of applications for payments by the contractor, copies of re- :rzs of the superintending constructor to the Bureau of Construction and ;':.ir or. the estimated amount the contractor had earned to date, copies 1 -.he joint statement of the superintending constructor and the inspec- ;r ~f machinery certifying that the contractor was entitled to payments, related records for the 1st through the 10th payment. Arranged w zoologically by date of payment. .TE CF EIPLGYEES ON TINGEY. Lav 1901-Iiov. 1903. 2 in. 5h2 noz*. bimonthly reports forwarded to the commandant of the navy ashington, D. C., showing names of employees and their ratings, I Li. u w o of nay, and salaries due them. Arranged chrop.ologi- 1^ MISCELLANEOUS RECORDS OF THE SUPERINTENDING CONSTRUCTOR RELATING TO THE * TENC-ET. 1393-190U. 6 in. 5' Consist of a copy of the contract .for the construction of the TingevT copies of proceedings of the board on changes, a few copies of labor an; material reports, and letters received relating to various subjects sc;., as rersomel, extension of contract time, and changes in construction. jnarrangea. RECORD OF PLANS. 1395-1900. 1 vol. 1 in. A record of reference plans, contractor's plans. Navy Department pXah3, and finished plans for the Tingey, the McKee, the Ericcson, and the Plur--showingr-for reference, plans, subject and plan number, date received and ' from whom received, date forwarded and to whom forwarded, and file ref erences to correspondence; for contractor's plans, subject and plan num ber, date forwarded to the Bureau, date approved, and file references to correspondence; for Navy Department plans, subject, plan number, date re ceived, and file reference to correspondence; and for finished plans, sub ject;, plan number, initials of person making plan, date forwarded to the Bureau, and file number of letter. Arranged by name of vessel and there under by type of plan. Records Relating to William Cramp and Sons Shipbuilding Co., Philadelphia, Pa. I27TEES SENT 31 THE SUPERINTENDING CONSTRUCTOR. July 1893-Aug. 1901; June 1902-Aug. 1903. 10 vols. 1 ft. 96 Press copies of letters and endorsements relating to the construction and outfitting of various vessels constructed under contracts with this company. The correspondence is divided into two series. The first se ries of eight volumes consists of formal correspondence covering the fol lowing periods: July 1393-January 1395; March 1896-August 1901; and June 1902-August 1903. The second series of two volumes consists of more in formal correspondence and covers the period February 1895-April 1399. Both series are arranged chronologically. There are indexes at the be ginning of each volume; these are primarily subject indexes but they in clude scsne names. LETTERS SENT BY THE SUPERINTENDING CONSTRUCTOR RELATING TO TIE CONVERSION 0? COMMERCIAL VESSELS TO VESSELS OF WAR. Apr.-Nor. 1398. 1 vol. 1 in. 96 Press copies of letters, endorsements, and telegrams sent relating to the conversion of certain commercial vessels to war vessels by the William Cramp and Sons Shipbuilding Co. Arranged by name of vessel and thereunder chronologically. There is an index to names of vessels and thereunder to subjects. IZTTIEC FROM THE BUREAU TO THE SUPERINTENDING CONSTRUCTOR. 1333-1901. 2 ft. . 5U7 Letters received containing general information on personnel, the con struction of vessels, and other matters not relating to a specific vessel. Arranged in groups of varying chronological periods, thereunder alphabet- --Cd-L"-3-; V.- initial letter of subject of cerre so or.der.ee. tnsreur.aer .-----n--.J- * PRODUCED ft** ii ^, . . ;.... 'rf'tn' iri^L. --.1*;.`.r.~ .., * :""jt njpeeinteizing constructor. 1892- :-~, 2 in. 5>U-3 .-\c~s received containing general information relating to the con- -i:r. of vessels by che contractor, such as methods of preparing cost s for labor end materials, the supply of materials, and other --- net relating tc a specific vessel. Arranged alphabetically by ;pj_ lecoer of subject of correspondence and thereunder chronologi- I*'*-.* V Mv*;. fc&b l^rvA *& n~ the superintending constructor. 1339-1901. 1 ft. .. . |U9 iiUiitiCt--lij--^9neral information relating to the construction of :sels that were received from all sources other than the Bureau and the erractor. Arranged in groups of varying chronological periods, there- -.ier alphabetically by initial letter of subject of correspondence, and vreunder chrcnoa-cgica-i i.v. 1913-20. 1U ft. 5|0 letters, reports, and memoranda received and copies of those sent re lying to the construction of Eagle class patrol boats by the Ford Motor Detroit, Mich.; the extension (and later the disposal of this ex-.-r.sicn) of the plant; and the construction of 500-ton steel coal barges the Imperial Shipbuilding Co., Detroit, Mich. Arranged according to a ::u-.erical classification scheme. IMCELLAMEOUS' CCSEZ5?CI3EMCZ GF THE SUPERINTENDING CONSTRUCTOR. 1918-20. 3 in. " . ' ' ' -|51 ` Letters, reports, and memoranda received and copies of those sent. This series consists of semiofficial correspondence, interoffice memo randa, Navy Department circular letters concerning personnel regulations, a copy of the final report of weights of materials placed in patrol boats, red other correspondence which for some reason was not classified and laced with that described in entry 53>0. Arranged according to a numer- -'nl classification scheme. IflEUCf IONS ISSUED 31 THE SUPERINTEND IMG CONSTRUCTOR. Dec. 189U- Nov. 1899. 1 vol. 1 in. $5>2 Press copies of memoranda issued to the construction, hull, and engi neering departments and to inspectors of machinery, equipment, and ord nance at the William Cramp and Sons Shipbuilding Co., giving instructions relating to the construction and fitting of certain vessels and calling a:mention to defects and noncompliance with specifications. Arranged by name cf vessel and thereunder chronologically. There is an index ar ranged by name of vessel and thereunder by subject. -VPTTT vE LETTERS RECEIVED BY THE SUPERINTENDING CONSTRUCTOR. 1888-93. m. S si ..ost of these letters were issued by and received from the Bureau of ramruction and Repair, but there are a few Navy regulation circulars -~~uec c- Jv une Sec: ry of the Navy and circulars issued by the Bureau '*'* *-iW'--B.wrhu*" * They contain general information relating to the construction Arranged alphabetically by subject. p3ucto ir/j `'.'T'ror-r*^ ^.v-j j' , ___ ,7rVr*vY>r JM -83 a-. **-V I REPORTS OF LETTERS RECEIVED ARE TIKE REPORTS C? THE OFFICE OF THE SlP^m INTEiiDINC- CONSTRUCTOR. Feb. 1392-Dsc. 1S9S. 3 vols. 3 in. '7z~ Press copies of weekly reports of' letters received giving date, fR-TE number, and subject; and semimonthly time reports sent to the command^.-- of the navy yards at League Island, Philadelphia, Pa., and at New York/ N. T., for the employees carried on the rolls of each yard. Arranged chronologically. The first two volumes contain indexes to the two tyres of reports. t TE-3 RECORDS 0? EMPLOYEES IK THE OFFICE OF TIE SUPERIKTEIIDBIC- COKST?/:::;;- 189U-1902. 3 in. tr: These consist of bimonthly reports showing names of employees and a" record of their attendance, and letters received from employees between 1397-1902 concerning their absences from work. Arranged by type of rec ord and thereunder chronologically. f EFFICIENCY REPORTS FOR EMPLOYEES OF THE OFFICE OF THE SUPERINTENDING CONSTRUCTOR. 1896-1902. 2 in. 55- Ssnisrrual efficiency reports for each employee and efficiency liscc" on which information on the ratings for each period is consolidated ba dasses of positions. Arranged chronologically. RECORES RELATING TO EXA1-1INATI0NS FOR ASSISTANT INSPECTOR IN THE OFFICE OF THE SURERLITENDING CONSTRUCTOR. 1899-1900. 5 in. gr Consist of printed copies of examination announcements, one in 1899 and the other in 1900; .letters of application, for the examinations; and examination papers containing questions and answers. Arranged chrono logically by year and thereunder alphabetically by name of applicant. MISCELLANEOUS RECORDS OF THE SUPERINTENDING CONSTRUCTOR. 1897-1901. 1 in. 553 Include test-reports made on materials, informal memoranda from per sonnel in the office of the superintending constructor, a list of office and drawing room supplies, and working papers (such as estimates of coses of different items). Several of the documents are not dated. Unarrar.ged- BLUEPRINTS AND PHOTOGRAPHS. l89l|-96. 1 vol.. 1 in. 55? Scrapbook containing blueprints and diagrams of parts and apparatus of various ships, photographs of furniture, and copies of several let ters from the Bureau of Construction and Repair that are pasted or pinre-i in the volume. The names of the ships to which they relate are shown in frequently. Arranged in roughly chronological order. REQUISITIONS AMD BILLS FOR MATERIALS. 1833-1901. 6 in. |6C Requisitions and bills for drafting, photographic, and office suppled- and equipment. For the period 1883-93 the records are arranged alpha betically by initial letter of firm, from which the supplies were ordered and thereunder chronologically; for the period 1393-1901 the records arranged chronologically. ` aifec >i ,w_ ... -iii ^r-k, id 'J?ea. 556 I * ~-7 9 ad 58 2S 5ts -ged. >9 ed n- 3 JS - - ~: tie sup^.ez::3E" constructor "T'czrneig tie alabaiia. .'. --_ ,- ^- J- * 114. -r>'-*"- ^c,, rw/.C''. . ; mi telegrams received by the superintending constructor ar.d ... d working pr.pers (such os statements of labor ar.d material -.r.d :-:r of pneumatic drilling) prepared in his office. Arranged alpha- .-g'_- ty nans cf office from vhich the correspondence was received ; v.~ jeet. There rre only a few ''cements dated in 1902 and 1903. lied: with the correspondence receive'3 iron the Burear. of Supplies and _ are sene letters dated as early as 1392, some of which do not i: the Alabana. . zie of zeploylzs on n-z alabama aid tie male. 1398. 3 vois. 563 main daily records showing name of employee, date, name of ship on e;-ployed, (most of the employees were on the Alabama), and type of aarfarmed.. The dates of only one of the volumes are shown. Ari by name cf employee, with indexes to names of employees in the A-Z TZIZGZAl-S RECEIVED BY TIE SUPERINTZNZZIG CONSTRUCTOR C0IT- dZ.ZZIG THE AJA1.. Apr.-Zov. 1893. 1 in. 56U ''main to werx done on this vessel by the Zillian Cramp and Sons . Lpbuilding Co. to convert it to harbor defense use. Arranged chrono- ,,_n "yr-i fTirry' SIZZZZZZNDEIG CONSTRUCTOR CONCERNING THE BALTE'ORB. --1 0. c->J'7_Oc7 * 6 in. 565 Letters and telegrams received and reports and working papers (such rtr.ter.ents of labor and material) prepared in the office of the super bending constructor. Arranged alphabetically by name of office from Lch the correspondence was received or by subject. : :zzzi.incz ait: zrogzezizgs cz tie board on czazgzs for the Baltimore. 1833-90. 1 vol. 2 in. 566 A daily record of the board's proceedings, with copies of letters re ived and sent relating to the membership, establishment, and work of ' beard. Arranged chronologically. There is a subject index arranged `brbetically by initial letter of subject. ZE BALTIMORE. 1837-90. 1 vol. 1 in. 567 s date of submission of superintending constructor's letter re change, Bureau's change number, nature of change, amount of in*0 r decrease in cost, date of reference of change by the Bureau - the board, date of Bureau's authorization of change, action taken by .a beard, date of action, date of approval of board's report by the Bu- "T.u action aaken by the Navy Department, if pertinent. Arranged r:-.. logically. I'EE OF TIE SUPZRZITENBIZB CONSTRUCTOR COZGERZIZB TIE BROOKLYN. ' "'a_o2 o -a-*- 968 s and te-Iegrans received and reports and working papers (such nents of weights of materials placed in. t'-r hull and of atcrial PRODUCED 111 Jim-83 3$ |p Hu 2Sr;* JKi*l 5JKs:i 5^? k'- - T^jjj^> & :4 * v. Vr'**''* in stock) prepared in the office of the superintending constructor. g-_ \ ranted alphabetically by none of office fron which. the correspondence " received or bp sucjsct. . :..-.Z SENT FT T:_ 3NEZRINTE;ID-NG CO,.aTR'JCTt_' 3GNCZN..I..G TII oolgpj: Jv. I?31-Aug. 1503. k vols. 5 in. Press copies of letters and a few endorsements sent for the nost pttr to the Bureau or to the contractor. Arranged chronologically. The firthree volumes contain subject indeves. For correspondence concerning Pennsylvania and the Colorado, see entries 537 and 533. ccn?"?:-:ss;cE of the supfjiikteijding constructor concerning tie colofjzg 15C1-5. 2 ft. T*f letters, reports, and memoranda received and copies of a few of then sent. Arranged in general alphabetically by name of office from which the correspondence whs received or by subject. "ZB C? TPE SURER EXTENDING CONSTRUCTOR CONCERNING TIE CO LEELi. tr-- Letters, endorsements, and telegrams received and reports .and worklnT papers (such as lists of weights of materials) prepared in the office c: the superintending constructor. Arranged alphabetically by name of ofdie* from which the correspondence was received or by subject. CORRESPONDENCE 0? THE SUPERINTEND BIG CONSTRUCTOR CONCERNING THE IDAHO. 1505.-10. 5 ft. "572 - Letisrs-, reports, and memoranda' received' arid copies of those sent. Jr- ,, ranged in part by name of office from which the correspondence was receiv.i or to which it was sent or by subject in no apparent order, and in part i numerically in accordance with a correspondence classification scheme. s RECORDS. 0? TIE SUIEREITENDING CONSTRUCTOR CONCERNING TIE INDIANA. 185C-5E 3 ft* |73 letters, endorsements, and telegrams received and reports and working papers (such as lists of materials and their '/eights which were placed in the hull) prepared in the office of the superintending constructor. Ar ranged alphabetically by name of office from which the correspondence was received or by subject. RECORDS OF TIE SUPTRINTEND BIG CONSTRUCTOR CONCERNING T'E IONA. 1393 1901. 2 ft. 575 Letters and telegrams received ar.d reports and working papers (such as estimates of the value of labor employed on and material placed in the hull and lists of prices of materials) prepared in the office of the super intending constructor, /arranged alohabetically by name of office from which the correspondence 'was received or bv subject. copies of invoices and reports of material shipped, to she cor.tractor, daily reports of weights of material placed in the hull, reports of paint used or needed, and related working papers. There are a few letters KODUCEDj JU-83 .v.:j -.hat are scattered among the reports of naterial shipped. Ar .. vy type of naterial. RECEIVED 3Y TIE 3CAPZ ON CHANGES FOR TIE 1399-1903. 1 li in. 76 :r frc.r. the Bureau of Construction and Repair to the senior r.em- - :f one- board referring changes for the board's consideration and 1st- : approving the board's reports on the changes so referred. Included I: oners establishing and instructing the board, and letters from r.em- reporting to the senior member for duty. Arranged according to the logy of the letters referring the changes to the board, those ap- vir.o the board's reports being filed next to the letter referring the r.ge in question rather than according to the date of approval. 7.1 IF Fli75 OF HE MAKE. Nov. 1893-Dec. 1902. 1 vol. 1 in. 577 Chews tiele of plan; contractor's number; constructor's number; by r. prepared (initial only); dates received, returned for correction, ah-doted, forwarded to the Bureau, approved, and returned; and rchs yasuallv references to pertinent correspondence). Arranged chrono- zzrerzs cf he muz that izpe approved by the superintending congtruc- rCH. 1901-2. 2 in. 78 sketches of engines, rooms, turrets, gear for guns, decks, and other arts and apparatus, unarranged. 'C0F.DS 0? THE SUPERZZENDING CONSTRUCTOR CONCERNING THE MASSACHUSETTS. 1390-93. 1 ft. 579 Letters and telegrams received and reports and working papers (such lists of material placed in the hull) prepared in the office of the perirtending constructor. Arranged alphabetically by name of office on which the correspondence was received or by subject. :0?Z5 OF TIE SUPEEZEETjUTG CONSTRUCTOR CONCERNING TIE MINNEAPOLIS. 1391-95. 1 ft. _ 53-0 letters and telegrans received and reports and \ior.rir.g papers (such reports of weights and amounts of material placed in the hull) pre- red in the office cf the superintending constructor. Arranged by name office from which the correspondence was received or by subject but o in alphabetical order. IITTIRS GRK 2Y THE --INTENDING CONSTRUCTOR CONCERNING THE MISSISSIPPI. 1905-10. 7 ft. _ / 531 Copies ox letters and endorsements sent. Arranged numerically in Be rndance with a correspondence classification scheme (Nos. 11U-131500). : I CF TIE SUFZEZZZZZZ- CONSTRUCTOR CONCERNING TIE MISSISSIPPI. IFCa-lO. 6 ft. 582 letters and telegrams received and reports (such as statements of N'mrized changes wioh eanimates of uhe amount of increased or decreased ` "t`, prepared in the office of the superintending constructor. Copies 7 -.ters sene regsroir.r oho changes usually accompany the statements EDUCED V-A/V*T'-' -i'.y -'*>1 " J-`-`L- - ' ?.\ - i"V~`~r>*'*' '-"w-*i *_-:- V.y-xy_>?^ -v - -a * x-`:''r^v*:'-v cJv'Vr.1' 1........V<iwriV*M' ir 'rfjJtWiVjT^grrt^fiir^r * " AV . . ,_ V f s of changes. Arranged alphabetical!" by nane of office from which the ccrr?soondence vac received or by subject. liiiees ercn t:z bureau to ii-d superintending constructor concerning ?-- ME.ARK. 1333-91. .9 in. 5=;. Letters and telegrams received, Arranged in groups of varying chrono logical periods, thereunder alphabetically by initial letter of subject of correspondence, and thereunder chronologically. CO?ZZ3?C:ZEi;OS AID PROCEEDINGS OF TIE BOARD ON CHANGES FOR THE NEWARK. 1333-91. 2 vols. U in. cm A daily record of the board's proceedings, with copies of letters ref ceived and sent relating to the membership, establishment, and work of the board. Arranged chronologically. The subject indexes in the vol umes are arranged alphabetically by initial letter of subject. RECORD OF CHANGES ON THE NEWARK. 1333-91. 1 vol. 1 in. Shows date of submission of the superintending constructor's letter re garding the change. Bureau's change number, nature of the change, amount of increase or decrease in cost, date of reference of the change by the 3ureau to the board, date of Bureau's authorization of the change, action taken by the board, date of action, date of approval of board's report by the Bureau, and action taken by the Navy Department, if any. Arranged chronologically. CORRESPONDENCE OF THE SDPZRIIITENDING CONSTRUCTOR CONCERNING THE PENN SYLVANIA. 1901-9. It ft. 5c6 Letters, reports, and memoranda received and copies of a few of those sent. Arranged by name of office from which the correspondence was re ceived or by subject but not in alphabetical order. Most of the corre spondence is dated from 1901 to 1906. For correspondence concerning the Pennsylvania and the Colorado, see entries 587 and 538. CORRESPONDENCE OF THE SUPERINTENDING CONSTRUCTOR CONCERNING THE PENN SYLVANIA AND THE COLORADO. 1901-71- 8 ft. 537 Copies of letters sent and of a few letters received. Arranged nu merical!/ in accordance with a correspondence classification scheme (Nos. 160-131995). LETTERS SEND BY THE SUPERINTENDING CONSTRUCTOR CONCERNING THE PENNSYL VANIA AND THE COLORADO. Jan. 1901-Aug. 1903. It vols. 5 in. 533 . Press copies of letters' and a few endorsements sent. This correspond ence pertains primarily to the construction of the Pennsylvania, but it includes seme correspondence relating to both vessels which were under construction by the 7-illiam Cramp and Sons Shipbuilding Co. at the sane time. Practically all the correspondence is addressed to the Bureau or to tha contractor. Arranged chronologically, with a subject index in each volume. This correspondence is duplicated in the correspondence r*>- yo -A -. r C* Q*7 N.DENCE AND PROCEEDINGS OF TEE BOARD ON CHANGES FOR THE PHILA- _ 11 - --\ . m1 vol. o2 .in. sCT ` > PRODUCED: roc cr'i oT. r* O'* - T- --nr lUi JM-83  of letters received and sent relating to the membership, estnb'"-r.t, ~r/ mark of the board. Arranged c hr onol og ically. There is ; . - arranged T.lphchetically by initial letter o subject. lS3^-90. 1 vol. 1 in. 5?o dote of submission of superintending constructor's letter ref :hr change, Bureau's change number, nature of the change, amount */. T'Sr Z decrease in cost, date of reference of the change by the to the board, date of Bureau's authorization of the change, action -y ahs board, date of action, date of approval of the board's re- --t a he Bureau, and action taken by the Haw Department, if any. Ar- -uged chr onolcgically. AND TELSSLAZS RZCDIVBD BY THE 5UPE.RIIJTENDING CONSTRUCTOR CON- clening the st. payi. 1398. 2 in. 591 This correspondence pertains to the fitting out at the shipyard of h-r killiar. Cramp and Sons Shipbuilding Co. of the St, Paul, an American ice steamer chartered from the International Navigation Go. as an auxi liary cruiser. Arranged alphabetically by subject and thereunder chrono- g-ically. AU TO THE SUPERINTEND E!G CONSTRUCTOR COKCERNZiG THE SAN FRANCISCO. 1539-90. l/h in. _5_92 Letters enclosing information concerning the construction of the an Francisco by the Union Iron works, San Francisco, Calif., for the se of.the superintending constructor in supervising construction of essels by the Nilliam Cramp and Sons Shipbuilding Co. Arranged alpha betically by subject. ' OBRISPGNEENCB OH TIB: SURERINTE1 IDINC CONSTRUCTOR CONCERNING THE TEN NESSEE. 1903-10. 1U ft. 593 Letters, reports, and memoranda received and copies of those sent. "rt of the correspondence is arranged in roughly alphabetical order by '.me of office from which it was received or by subject, and the other art is arranged numerically in accordance with a correspondence classi- icaticn scheme (Nos. ISO-131993). ::rbs :e the 7buperinen-gb---i--d--:i*nr'gn 10 ISTRUCTOR,-- -' 'QTinTT o-p CONCERNING THE VESUVIUS. 1337-93. 1 in. . 59h Letters and telegrams received, primarily from the Bureau of Construc- ion and hepair, and statements of the amounts and value of material and "N::r expended cn this vessel, a dynamite gun cruiser. The letters are "ranged alphabetically by initial letter of subject of correspondence '-i thereunder chronologic ally 3 the statements are arranged ciironolcgiW! WS>: Mr- Vr. v;t: m s1<ipfrrr. %h. .i t? rt- correspondence aid proceedings of rid ?c;e.e on changes for the yorktcd;. 1?3-3-90. 1 vol. 2 in. This volume contains a daily record 'i the board's proceedings, wiTT UIGES 070 TIE YORKTX 1837-39. 1 vol. 1 in. Shows date of submission of superintending constructor's letter reE~ gardir.g change, the Eureau's change number, nature of change, amount of increase or decrease in cost, date of reference of change by the Bursae to the board, date of Bureau' s authorisation of the change, action taker, by the board, date of action, date of approval of board's report by the Bureau, and action taken by the Navy Department, if any. Arranged ciu logically. A subject index is arranged alphabetically by initial letter of subject. OF DETAILED PLANS AID PROPCSII ALTERATIONS. Aug. 1838- Feb. 1391. 1 vol. 1 in. 93 This volume shows names of vessels (the Baltimore, the Philadelphia, the Newark, and the Yorktown), plan number and title of plan, date sub mitted, initials of person by whom submitted, dates approved or dis approved, by whom approved or disapproved (usually a Navy Department bu reau), and remarks. Arranged by name of vessel and thereunder by plan number. i l!i s$ t. RECORD G? PLANS RECEIVED. 1393-96. 1 vol. 1 in. 122 Lists of plans of the Minneapolis, the New York, the Iowa, the Brook- lyn, the Indiana, and the Massachusetts, showing title and number of pl=r.,. by whom prepared (usually the Bureau of Construction and Repair but oc casionally other bureaus), date received, dates examined and approved ar.d initials of persons examining and approving, date forwarded to the Bureau, date the print was filed, and remarks (usually date or file ref erence of pertinent correspondence). For a few vessels there are also lists of plans approved "in the office" and lists of duplicate tracings. .Arranged by name of vessel. I jj Records Relating to the Crescent Shipyard, Elizabethport, If. J. LETTERS SENT BY THE SUPERINTENDING CONSTANCE OP. CONCERNING THE ANNAPOLIS (GUNBOAT NO. 10). Jan. 1896-Jan. 1393. 1 vol. 2 in. oOO Press copies of letters and endorsements sent. Included in the volume are a few copies of letters received by the superintending constructor from the Crescent Shipyard. The correspond? nee, dated from November l3?6 to January 1393, is bound in the volume. A little correspondence for the period January 1896-July 1397 is filed Ices? inside the front coxier of the volume and is not indexed, L "O'** 11w cnolcgically, with a subject inaex iw.u .EECBI7EEA BY T:_. E. __ E.T____ . ^ i Oi\, O'/.. *.* . ilkJ 1 -- ANNAPOLIS. Dec. lP>?5-Bept. i37. 1 vcl . 2 in. 601 : died2 ^ c^/'ors^r^ptc^ 'idd, ' i--- gcheror.oleicall'', ~ .*: " ~ ~ ived fr-"": the Bureau. Ar- ! - PRODUCEDs ? 116 JM-83 ms*'?.' * V. ***. V --30 era pzspciebhce of the board oh charges for the .- --. 1597. 1 vol. 2 in. " of reports of the board, together with pres; _ng cor. struct or 1 s letters requesting appoint. ; ies of letters of the senior member of the : ; zhe board to assemble, and a press copy of : reporting that all changes had been acted or .logically. / Records Relating to the Delaware River Iron Snipbuilding Co.~, Chester, Fa. --:f FEET 31' IMF SUJERIZTElJDIiIG CONSTRUCTOR CONCERYIH: m3 beezihgtoh (gunboats i:os. 3 add k, respecter 39. 1 vol. 1 in. of letters, endorsements, and telegrams sent. ::,.aj;i-a. :icati:t;s sent by tie superintendiug construct:'.-: co;rc tie RE ZHE 5ENNINGT0U. Feb.-Kov. 1889. 1 vol. 1. A SUDjS ar.aex ~ o : correspondence described in entry initial letter of subject. v.CCZEDINGS CF THE BOARD 01; CHANGES FOR TIE BENNINGTON AI3D THE T 1338-92. 2 vols. U in. . A daily record of the board's proceedings, including copies a icnrd's reports, together with copies of pertinent correspondent i: Davy Department or Bureau letters appointing, instructing, or rer.bership of the board, referring changes to the board for Gets :f increased, decreased, or unchanged cost, or announcing action An: board's reports; letters of the superintending constructor : r'r.u regarding changes; and letters of the senior member of the transmitting the board's reports to the Bureau. Arranged by ncr. ::1 (with a separate volume for each vessel) and chronologically :h volume. Each volume has a subject index arranged alphabeti initial letter of subject. -i:::.d c-f charges on tie beniti-igton aiid tie concord. 1888-91. 3 in. Shows date of submission and number of the superintending con ::r 1 s letter regarding change. Bureau's change number (a note si ureau numbers were not instituted until Hay 23, 1583), nature c -animate of t'r.e board on changes as to increase or decrease in e `-Ived by change, date of reference of change to the board by th of Bureau's letter authorising change, date and number of r . art, da:-: of approval of board's report by the Bureau, caul u: " "'-r -.CiV " nutriment. Arranged by name of vessel and chronolv'gi: . There are tv;o volumes for- the Benr.ir.-nton, which raw :: that in one volume a few pages at- she end are miss a 117 >tr*tC.r?r'xya-v.j,. .*c. i ifva -- s m ITT I - PRODUCED JM -83 J |^-A MMk . -* * -*T-v ,*jaAhtcftrjfr H 1W5&..V. - a&L. s"C~ --"-------'TC * , v I m1 ,Tr .?,, , 7"^r -- UK'-7 iU<L/* ITO * T.'Tl frr* -r-, * X'b?. Uw*. _/ 1533-JO. 1 vol. 1/2 in. Ir.i volume contains lists of materials received for use in the c/EP strucui:n cl nhese vessels shewing date received, quantify ar.d cost c; material, lists of articles rejected, ar.d lists of payments made to ccr- traccors. Arranged clironologically. RIGGED CF GREERS TO THE PHOENIX IRON V.CRKS FOR SHIPS NOS. 236-239. Aug. 1333-Dec. 1331*. 2 -vols. 2 in. / A record of orders for steel angles and beams placed with the PhosKb; Iron './crus by the Delaware River Iron Shipbuilding Co., showing date c;' order, amides ordered, order number, register mark, constructor1 s marl, number of ship, and date of shipment. The first volume, for the period August 1353-Hay 1381*, relates to all four vessels and the second, for the period Hay-Decenber 1331*, to vessels Nos. 237 and 233. Arranged c hr onclcgipally. Records P.elatir.g to the John H. Dialogue 1 Son Shipyard, Camden, N, j. ccefzsfc/zencf of thz superintending constructor concerning the preccd (GUNBOAT NO. 13). 1395-1900. 1* ft. ` HT Letters, memoranda, and related papers received and copies of letter;, reports, and related papers sent. Arranged alphabetically by initial letter cf subject. There is a register of this correspondence, arranged chronologically, giving file letter, date, name of sender or addressee, and subject' or nature of correspondence! Letters received from the Bu reau are listed' in red ink; all others, whether sent or received, are listed ir. black ink. IETTZES SENT BY THE SUPERINTENDING CONSTRUCTOR CONCERNING THE PRINCETON. Dec. lEyp-Feb. 1900. 3 vols. and 1 register vol. 1* in. 51b Press copies of letters sent, arranged numerically. There are reg isters at the beginning of each volume, arranged alphabetically by ini tial letter cf subject, giving subject of correspondence and, in vol umes 2 and 3, name of person or office to which the letters were sent. There is also a separate register for volumes 1 and 2, arranged alpha betically by initial letter of subject, giving date of correspondence, correspondence file number of the Bureau of Construction and Repair, superintending constructor's file number, volume and page number, and subject of correspondence. These letters are duplicated in the corre spondence described in entry 609- cc:-:rzs?c:~fnce cf the board on changes for the frincston. 1396-93. 9 in. ----------------- 611 Letters received and copies of letters sent concerning the appoint ment, instruction, and convening of the board, proposed changes, and r-"-* erence to the board of the proposed changes for consideration and rep or: > copies of the board's reports; and letters from the Bureau approving cr disapproving the board's reports. Arranged chronologically. ^ _ .1 HARD ON CANGES FOR ?:A PRINCETON. PRODUCED '2 f::ior member (ihe superintending construatcr) in connection with -25 ;.f she board co the 2v.rer.iij the contractor, or other board mcn- is also a record of conrunicaaicr.s rec'ivec by the boardj Guiac letters referring changes to the board for consideration on- :roving the board's reports, which sheers date and file number of ;-.t:;'j its subject, and its purport, Arranmee chronologically. In the volume is a subject inde::. phabetically by yg-al letter of subject. ,,jv the scare c;; charges aid record of charges for th f __________ 1896-93. 1 vol. 1 in. 613 -r*V* i A daily record of proceedings of the board, arranged chronologically; g a record of changes (two loose sheets inserted in the front of the I'w'.sj cnsugSj nuiucs;r and date of Bureau's order, amount of in- -'3e or decrease in cost* or a statement of no change in cost, deter- rj one- eoara* ana imhp.r and date of Bureau's approval; arranged 7G?I '3> d r n*TT' CT?Tg>w'rrj -T-*"rn-y -->"T-* _ - -- / w'I.'a nAV^r"",'inA"i vpor-, ,/i- . . w _ ^ wif 1 Oil X* VJxL _ IX r. . . - `-'i I J.y " 3 in 6lU ogles of opera-purchase requisitions showing appropriation covering :"`:r.se, purpose of purchase, description of articles, and price; and on-purchase vcuchers containing the same information, with an accom- r.yiag certificate of inspection of the items and a receipt for them by w superintending constructor. All articles requisitioned were office allies or drafting materials, Arranged. numerically, all papers belong- q- to the sane transaction having the same number. Til: of ;.crk by the hull dhpartkcrt, jgiir i:. eialcgus & son, oi-i ::h ::-y 30, i8?6-i;a.y 15, 1397. f in. 613 3oasis-.s of weekly reports showing number of hours of superintendence ' of work by employees, number of superintendents and number of em- .yees, raid -quantity (ir. pounds) of materials used. Bach report is ,,..:d by a representative of the John H. Dialogue L Son Shipyard and ap- --:aj.y was suemrenee 'pi'i -- the superintending constructor. Arranged chrono- G2I COST OF PROPOSES C'lAIJGES CR THE PRINGETOH. .--ug. 1397-Aug. 1393. 1 in. _6_l_6_ Consist of copies of letters received from the John H. Dialogue & Son ipyard by the superintending constructor. They contain the contrac t's estimates and accompanying copies of letters of the superintending ".same tor forwarding the estimates, -with his recommendations, to the -"-nu. Ynarranged. % ol7 of work done on ships showing name of ship, 'work don was started, -ar.d date it "as finish-"; arranged by name of ship. 'too r.tcrest" containin'" data remanding events PRODUCE JM 83 Y- ' Si-*'!?'r'i-. .V.-. xi~..%BAw.<-'v-_ '..^-r.ytXSA"V"tin"U*f.c't ' - L&V' _ -' gr-dt'dr"'. r - :g- 1^- occurring at the shipyard and historical extents occurring in the Unit-'j Ghates. This log appears to have been kept by the office of the sup-rir.tending constructor. V cc:.ris?c:dd;:cd of t:d supzrimteiding constructor concerning tie did holds (cruiser no. 15). 1900-1905. 7 ft. ;p Letters, reports* and memoranda received and copies of those sent." ` Arranged numerically (Nos. l-li99) according to a classification scheme. lden to correspondence concerning the des holds. 1900-1905. 8 in. 61? A card index to the correspondence described in entry 6l3 showing stract of correspondence, file number, and occasionally file number and date of Bureau's correspondence. Arranged alphabetically by subject. ccrzespol OF THE SUPERINTENDING- CONSTRUCTOR CONCERNING THE LA'..7iE::~ AID THE I-IACDONOUGH (TORPEDO BOAT DESTROYERS NOS. 8 AND 9, RESPEClMiT I 1893-1905. 5 ft. ' ?R "* f Letters, reports, and memoranda received and copies of those sent. Arranged numerically (Nos. 1-365) according to a classification scheme. INDEX TO CGREZSPOIDENCE CONCERNING THE LAWRENCE AND THE NACDONOUGH. 1898-1903. 1/2 in. ~~ " ~~ C/' 'i A card index to the correspondence described in entry 620 shot-ring ab stract of correspondence, file number, and. occasionally file number and date of Bureau's correspondence.. Arranged alphabetically by subject. CORRESPOIDENCE CF THE SUPERINTENDING CONSTRUCTOR CONCERNING THE NS!J JERC; AID THE RHODE ISLAND (BATTLESHIPS NOS. 16 AID 17, EESPECTIVEIYrr^ 1901-7. 20 ft. 622 Letters, reports, and memoranda received and copies of those sent. Arranged numerically (Nos. 1-528) according to a classification scheme. This same classification scheme was also used for the correspondence de scribed in entries 6l8 and 620. RECORDS IN THE CASS OF THE FORE RIVER SHIPBUIIDING CO. vs. THE UNITED STATES (COURT OF CIAII-IS NOS. 3022it AID 30225). 1900^1921. 2 ft. 623 Originals and copies of documents to substantiate or refute the claims against the Government arising from the contracts for the constructicr. ci t*he New Jersey and the Rhode Island by the Fore River Shipbuilding Co. Included are correspondence, printed copies of petitions and evidence, copies of testimony given, extracts from contracts and specifications, and related material. There are also a few documents pertaining to simi lar suits filed by the William Cramp and Sons Shipbuilding Co. and by tha Newport News Shipbuilding and Dry Dock Co. The suits appear to have bear, instituted around 1908. Unarranged. CORRESPOIDENCE OF THE SUPERINTENDING CONSTRUCTOR CONCERNING THE VZRNCID (BATTLESHIP NO. 20). 1903-7. 1 ft. c2- Letters, reports, and memoranda received and copies of those sent. Arrs-.-ed numerically (Nos. 36-723) according to a classification so] PRODUCED 120 Jfif - 83 *June** L %r orr- pi? aband ELCE 5/SLY), 520 ie. 621 aond 2RSSY 322 - e- 23 Lms of T_ -- he en * r.ecorcls Relating to the Gas Engine and Power Co. and Charles L. Seabury and Go., Consolidated, Morris Heights, N. Y. ; .YJEIYIl BY TIB: BU?r.?.r::Z'DE:a COYSTRYCTCR. Sent. 1397- _ 1-21. 1 vol. 1 in. 623 -;l these letters are general letters of information or instrue - . ralicable to the construction of vessels anwhere under contract --he levy Department,/but a few refer specifically to the Stewart, f-.iley, and the 'Hikes (Torpedo Boats Nos. 13, 21, and 35, respec- . - g--)~, Arranged. in general c hron ologic ally. For other correspondence relating to these three vessels, see entries 627, 631, end 632. <b w ^___ r;I -- 7--- '-'TT-n--"T"*n r'^TfnnT*f'nr\r,i r\ -n --1-- i' TR V fT,TTT? `O'TT'TV ___j. lLA.r iillj CH.-Ll.JiX. _r't. l3?7-Dec. 1901. 3 vols. 3 in. 626 iress copies of letters sent. Volume 1, covering the period September 2"'---July 13/?, does not appear to contain any correspondence sent to the r:ctor. It includes weehly reports of correspondence received and _ rim::: only fine reports for payrolls, which are not contained in vol- a-.es 2 and 3. For later tine and correspondence reports and some corre- .rnrler.ce, see entry 633. Pages 5-L0 for the period July lS99-January 1'72 .are missing from volume 2. Arranged chronologically. There is a ..eject index in the first volume. 2122115 AIIB TEIZGIEYB RECEIVED BY THE SUPERINTENDING CCYST1UCT0R CON CERNING TIE) BAILEY. Sept. 1397-Mar. 1902. 1 vol. 2 in. 627 Letters and telegrams received from the Bureau. Arranged chronologi cally. There is an incomplete subject index. For other letters received, see entry 626. CORRESPONDENCE OF THE SUPERElTEND ING CONSTRUCTOR CONCERNING THE DUBUQUE. 1903-5. 7 it. S2S Letters, memoranda, and related pap'ers received and copies of letters, reports, and related papers sent. Arranged alphabetically by initial letter of subject. For the register of this correspondence, see entry 630. '* CORRESPONDENCE OF 1903-5. U ft. 629 Letters, memoranda, and related papers received and copies of letters, reports, and related papers sent. Arranged alphabetically by initial letter of subject. For the register of this correspondence, see entry CF UTTERS RECEIVED AND SENT BY TIC SUPERlYTEYBLEG CCECTRUCTCR HE DUBUQUE. June 1903-Oct. 1905. 1 vol. 1/2 in. A register of letters received giving subject of correspondence, of fice from which it was received, date it was received, superintending con structor's file number, r-.r.d Bureau's file number; and a register of 2eo- ~~rc sent giving date of correspondence, subject, file number, and off_ ,0 :; me n a. .osf of she correspondence frcr. or sent to the Bureau of Construction and Repair or to the contrac tor. Both registers are arranged numerically, entries for the register of letters received being numbered 1001-23U3 and entries for the regis ters of letters sent being numbered 1-999 and 2001-2886. For the corre spondence to which these registers refer, see entries 628 and 629. LET-TIES RECEIVED BY THE SUPERINTENDING CONSTRUCTOR CONCERNING THE STEWART. Oct. 1898-Dec. 1902. 1 vol. 2 in. 631 Letters received from the Bureau. Arranged chronologically, with an" incomplete subject index. For other letters received, see entry 625. CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED BY THE SUPERINTENDING CONSTRUCTOR CONCERNING THE wattes. Oct. 1898-Dec. 1902. 1 vol. 2 in. 632 Letters and a few telegrams and endorsements received from the Bureau. Arranged chronologically, with an incomplete subject index. For other letters received, see entry 625. 1ST-- SUPERINTENDING CONSTRUCTOR CONCERNING THE BAILEY, V _C_/T_T_;._rA___pn_> ij THE WILKES. Apr. 1900-1902. 1 vol. 1 in. 633 Press copies of letters sent. The correspondence consists of semi monthly time reports sent to the commandant of the navy yard at League Island, Philadelphia, Pa., for the employees carried on the rolls of that yard: weekly reports of correspondence received, giving date, corre spondence file number, and subject; and letters of a general nature per taining to the construction of the three vessels. Arranged chronologi cally. For letters sent by the superintending constructor pertaining to the Bailey only, see entry 626. IETTZRS SELT? BY THE BOARD ON CHANGES FOR THE BAILEY, THE STEWART, AND THE WIIZES. June 1901-Nov. 1902. 1 vol. 1 in. 63I1 Press copies of letters and' one or two endorsements sent by the senior member of the board, who was stationed at the William Cramp and Sons Ship building Co., Philadelphia, Pa. The correspondence, of a routine nature, refers to the assignment of numbers, dates and places of meetings, and the submission of reports. Included in the volume are some weekly reports of correspondence received giving its date, file number, and subject. Ar ranged chronologically. PROCEEDINGS OF THE BOARD ON CHANGES AND RECORD OF CHANGES FOR THE BAILEY, THE STEWART, AND THE WILKES. 1898-1902. 3 vols. 2 in. 63? A daily record of the board's proceedings, including copies of the board's reports, together with copies of pertinent correspondence such as Navy Department and Bureau letters appointing, instructing, or changing membership of the board; and a record of changes showing change, date cf contractor's letter, date of superintending constructor's letter, date cf Bureau's letter (or telegram), date of board's report, date of Bureau's approval, respective estimates of the contractor and the superintending constructor as to increase, decrease, or no change in cost involved, and amount of increase or decrease determined by the board. Arranged by name of vessel. There is a separate volume for each vessel containing both the proceedings ar.d the record of changes. The material withij 'WBbfe!um.es is arranged chronologically. JM - 83 122 nW<bA^ , - 7 EXPENDITURES OF LABOR AND MATERIALS. 1893-99. 3 vols. 2 in. 636 - : r.-: volumes list the kind, quantity, and cost of supplies, mate- -_nd labor used in the construction of the Wilkes, the Bailey, and Y -`.".sart. .Arranged by name of vessel and thereunder by kind of nate- v'type of labor. . .\L 0RGANI2ATION OF NAVAL INSPECTION UNDER THE BUREAU OF CONSTRUC- ' AND ?3?kJR AT SHIPYARDS.'' n.d. 1 vol. 1/2 in. 637 7;-.is volume relates to naval inspection at the William Cramp and Sons icbuilding Co., Philadelphia, Pa., the New York Shipbuilding Co., .Yen, N. J., and the Neafie and Levy Shipyard, Philadelphia, Pa. It ;:r.oains descriptions of the functions of the various offices and person al engaged in inspection work, the coordination of work at different :.-.ioyards, and reports to be rendered. Arranged by subject, with a table f contents. The volume was received by the Gas Engine and Power Co. in N-'-'Xu V'Jam'. V* Y iy .'j - Records Relating to the Harlan and Hollingsworth Co., Wilmington, Del. 7EI RECORD OF EMPLOYEES UNDER THE SUPERINTENDING CONSTRUCTOR. 1903-U. 1 vol. 1/2 in. 638 A daily record showing name of employee, date, time of arrival, time departure, and whether absent on leave. Arranged chronologically. 13TINATES RELATING HOPKINS, n.d. 1 vol. 1 in. 639 This volume shews estimate number and work to be done (such as "Esti- -ais No. 3, Changes in Arrangements of Officers' Quarters"), details of work to be done, and estimated cost. Arranged by estimate number. There is a subject index in the volume. RNCORD OF AMOUNTS EXPENDED FOR LABOR AND MATERIAL AND OF PAYMENTS MADE FOR TrE HOPKINS AMD THE HULL. 1899-1902. 2 vols. 2 in. 6U0 These volumes contain material and labor statements showing for var ious periods the cost of labor and material, total cost of labor and ma r-rial, amount of payments made, and amounts paid for personnel, sup- 'lies, and equipment for these same periods. Arranged by name of vessel {one volume for each vessel). The material within the volumes is arranged by class of employee and supplies. 1 TIDES RECEIVED BY TRE SUPERINTENDING CONSTRUCTOR CONCERNING THE 1893-1903. 5 ft. 6ia Letters, memoranda, and reports received. In a few instances copies x replies are filed with the incoming communications. Arranged alpha- 'euically by initial letter of subject. For other correspondence con- :-"-rrir.g the Stringham, see entry 6U8. .des?g:ee::ce of tie board on changes for the strjnghak. . 1900-1902. s in. cU2 Letters received and copies of letters sent concerning membership and . *.ir.rs of the board and the changes referred to it. Unarrangf d. PRODUCED 123 JM - 83 far Pi~~ti' K i` 'ii' i ~ * i .iwfc i --i^--. - t'iTi m*- ' -s <..*:r4U '. C'AiNhL. ?e::ezee::-3 of the board oi: changes fop. t;z stxrfrk. Far. 1900. 1 vcl. 1/2 in. 61:3, A daily record of the board's proceedings. Arranged chronologically ;pp C? ZYRENDITURE5 FOP LAPOF. AND HATETR L-OC. 1 vol. 1/2 in. 1897 61, Lais volume contains weeklv summaries of :he cost of labor and mateTT rials used in the construction of the Stringhan and a record of payments made to contractors showing date and amount of payment. It also shows date of receipt, quantity, and cost of lumber, angles, bolts, nails, cooking utensils, paints, pipe, wire, and miscellaneous supplies and fit tings. Arranged chronologically and thereunder by name of supplies or fitting. There is an index arranged alphabetically by initial letter of name of material. i( i EZXFIS PZL.ATH72 TO THE CONSTRUCTION OF TIE STRINGKAH. 1897-1901. 10 L- 6L5 Records of weights placed on board the vessel showing weight of plates, angles, beams, bulkheads, and fittings; and reports of wages expended ir. construction shewing class of laborers, their length of employment, and rates of pay. Arranged in roughly chronological order. REFCPTS OF MATERIAL SHIPPED FOR THE STRINGHAM. 1393-99. 3 in. 61:6 Reports of material shipped to the Harlan and Hollingsworth Co., shew ing firm from -which shipped, date shipped, name of inspector, kind of ma terial shipped and its heat number, dimensions, location marks, and weight, the number of pieces, and a certification 'by the inspector that the mate rial had oassed all Government tests. Unarranged. ' BLUEFREES OF MACHINERY OR THE STEINGHAM. n.d. 1 vol. l/U in. 61:7 Blueprints of the oil service, cjiinder drains, steampipes, distillers, evaporators, separators, steam valves, and other machinery of this vessel. Unarrangec. CGEEZSPGR.ENCE OF TIE SUPER INTIRING CONSTRUCTOR CONCERNING THE STR ING HAM (TORPEDO BOAT NO. 19), THE HOPKINS, AID THE HULL (TORPEDO BOAT LLSTRCYIRS EOS. 6 AND 7, HHSFNCTRELY) . 1397-1903. Ill ft. 615 Letters, memoranda, and related material received and copies of let ters, reports, and related material sent. Only a few items concern the StrIngham. Arranged in general alphabetically by initial letter of sub ject, but some of the correspondence is in considerable disorder. For registers to this correspondence, see entry 65C. LETTERS A.'E ENECESEKENTS SENT BY THE SUPERINTER INC- CONSTRUCTOR CONCERN ING THE STRINGHAM, THE HOPKZFS, /NAD THE HULL. Sept. 1397-Jan. 190U. 7 vols. 9 in. 61:9 Press copies of letters and endorsements sent. Included in the vol umes are reports of correspondence received and semimonthly time reports for payrolls. Arranged chronologically. The first four volumes have sub ject indexes and the fifth volume has an incomplete subject index. For registers to this correspondence, see entry 6pj. This correspondence is duplicated ir. the correstondence described ir. er.trv 61:3. `'tGk.Nv-.v II > -.: of correspondence sent aid p.scr.r.TD py Tin-; sueeiiintendzig '..EDDTCA RELATING TO TIE ST?.EIGI1AK, TIE HOPKINS, AND TIE ITTII. 1:"7-Pec. 1903. 3 vols. 2 in. 6^0 registers give date of correspondence, to whom it vas sent or : it '.-v-s received, correspondence file number, subject, and, in =: 2 rr.d 3, names of vessels. Volumes 1 and 2, covering the period -ter 1:97-July 1.902, are arranged alphabetically by subject end mder chronologically. Volume 3, which covers the period July 1901- :er 1903 and duplicates a considerable part of the contents of vol , is arranged chronologically. Only a few items of this correspond- .srtair to the StrIngham. For the correspondence to which these ;ers refer, see entries 6ii8 and 61|9. of changes 01; the stringham, the hopkins, and the hull. 1898- I?02. 1 voi. 1 in. 6$1 1 hevrs nurr.ber and description of change and frequently a file number; respective estimates of the contractor and the superintending con- .-.ruesor as to increase, decrease, or no change in cost involved in the '.npe, with the date and file number of letters giving their estimates; ....her and date of Bureau's letter referring change to the board on :.angss, amount determined by the board (apparently with decreases in -so indicated by figures in red ink), date of board's report, and, in ..j record for the Hull, page number of board's report for most of the binges. Arranged by name of vessel and thereunder in part chronolog- cally and in part numerically. The numbers of changes for the Hull and he Hopkins begin with !Io. 1 and a date in 1898, but those for the String- am begin with No. 19 and a date in 1900. CORD OF PLANS APPROVED AND BLUEPRINTS RECEIVED. 1897-1902. 1 vol. ' 1/2 in. 692 This volume, which relates to the Stringham, the Hopkins, and the .ill, shows date the plans were approved, date the prints were received, nber of prints received, subject of plan, superintending constructor's racer, and the Harlan and Hollingsworth Co. 's number. Arranged by name f vessel (the Hopkins and the Hull are together). There is a table of ::>ncents. 0? PUNS OF TIE STRINGHAM, TIE HO??INS, AID TIT. HULL. 1399-1900. 1 vol. 1 in. _6_9_3 Shows name of vessel, plan number and title, date the plan was started 'A date it was finished, name of person checking plan, and cate it was aecked. Arranged by name of vessel (the Hopkins anc Hull are together), .ereunder by type of plan (contractor's and reference plans), and there- '.isr numerically by plan number. LTD OF TEE AND LORE ON n.d. 1 vol. 1 in. Chews name of employee, feer of hours spent each Llanecus work. Arranged PRODUCED 1 <? JU-83 fn \ \<XT 1. ; Iif ' r: * '! !! A I: A ..T.SB'fcdlUni; Records Relating to the Charles Hillman Shin and Engine Co., Philadelphia; Pa. 737:15757. 0? LZ777P.S SENT AND RECEIVED 37 THE SUPERIi:75!IDEvO CONSTRUCT:?.. lS?c-99- 1 vol, 1/2 in- i-~ Contains a record of four groups of letters: letters received frcrT^ nr.e Bureau of Construction and Repair, letters sent to the Bureau, let ters sent to the contractor, and letters received from the contractor. It gives date of correspondence or date of its receipt, file number, sub ject, remarks, and, for letters sent, page number of letters-sent books. Arranged by the four groups of letters mentioned above and thereunder chronologically. The correspondence to which this register refers has nc*. been found. Records Relating to the Leonard Construction Co., Chicago, HI. CCBRISPCTEINCE OR THE SUPERINTENDBIG CONSTRUCTOR. 1918-19. 3 ft. 655 letters, memoranda, and related papers received and copies of letters, reports, and related papers sent pertaining to the construction, equip ment, and fittings of steel coal barges, and to the personnel and admin istration of the superintending constructor's office. Arranged alpha betically by initial letter of subject. IET7B2S AAR ENDORSEMENTS SENT BY THE SUPERINTENDING CONSTRUCTOR. . Dec. 1913-Apr. 1919. 2 in. 65? Copies of outgoing correspondence. Arranged numerically (700-1199). This correspondence is duplicated in that described in entry 6$6. Records R-elating to the Maryland Steel Co., Sparrows Point, Kd. C0RP3SPR3SNCE 0? THE SUPERBITENDING CONSTRUCTOR CONCERNING THE TRUXTUN, THE WHIPPLE, AND THE BORDEN (TORPEDO 30AT DESTROYERS NOS. ll|,15, AID 16, ELSPICTIVELy). 1899-1902. 22 ft. 653 Letters, memoranda, and related papers received and copies of letters, reports, and related papers sent. Arranged alphabetically by initial letter of subject and thereunder numerically. The reports of the board on changes for these vessels are placed together, with related corre spondence, after the correspondence filed under the letter "B." i I I INDEX TO CC:TUIiICATIO!IS RECEIVED AIR SENT BY THE SUPEREITENDBIG CON STRUCTOR IILET BIG TO THE TRUXTUN, THE -.RIPPLE, AIR THE BORDEN. Cct. 1398-Oct. 1902. 1 vol. 1/U in. 659 A subject index to the correspondence described in entry 658 giving subject and file number. Arranged alphabetically by initial letter of subject. REGISTER C? CC.'E-EJNICATIGNS REGEr.lD BY THE SUPEREITEND BIG CONSTRUCTOR PIUINO TO THE TRUXTUN, THE VfHIPPIE, /JR THE BORDEN. Oct. 1898- Oct. 1902. 1 vol. 1/2 in. 660 This register shovrs date the correspondence was received, subject, -Titer's file number, name of correspondent, file number of superintend ing constructor's office, and usually the action taken. Entri^a.relating Jin-S3 k i->*r-&x'n* Vi.J 5- t m.cRnce from the Bureau of Construction and Repair are in red --J chronologically by date the cori'espondence was received. . ;;rrespondence to '.;hich this register refers, see entry 658. - ZZIHSZKZNTS SEE? BY TKS SUPERINTENDING CONSTRUCTOR RSI "TUN, THE N__H__IP__P_IZ, AND THE _HO_R_D_E_!:. Oct 1893-Feb. 1902; 1902. 5 vols. 5 in. 661 "ress copies of letters and endorsements sent. Included with the . -r.-5-'::'.cer.ce are semimonthly time reports for payrolls. Arranged clerically. Volume 5* covering the period February-July 1902, is Volume 1 has a subject index. This correspondence is dupli- in the correspondence described in entry 658. ~ 17 .'T^rD jL CONSTRUCTOR'S REPORTS OF LIBOR ON THE TRUYTUM, lHE _v._'-_n_??_]_ , AID TIE _W_O_R_D_E_N. 1901-3. 3 in. 662 ; -.iiy reports shoving title of job, classes of labor employed on each , -nd number of men. employed in each class. Included are a few daily :rts of the assistant inspector showing items such as frames, hatches, . . floors; classes of labor employed on each; and number of men employed _r. each class. Arranged in part chronologically. neeeluzous records of t:-z UPERINTENDING CONSTRUCTOR CONCERNING THE JASON, ORION, AND TIE 02ARK. 1912-13. 1 in. 663 Leasers sent and received and related material pertaining to construc tion, specifications, changes in design, and trials of these vessels. Nwt of. this material relates to the Jason. Unarranged. DESPONDENCE OF THE SUPERINTENDING CONSTRUCTOR CONCERNING TIE ULYSSES AID TIE ACHILLES. 1911;-l5. 2 ft. ~U5b Letters, memoranda, and related papers received and copies of letters, .rports, and related papers sent. Arranged numerically by file number. :.i the end of the series there are a few miscellaneous papers relating to plans and to changes in plans for both vessels, and to the prepara tions for and a report of the trial of the Ulysses. Records Relating to Moore and Sons, Blisabethport, N. J. RITTERS SENT BY THE SUPEBDITEIIDING CONSTRUCTOR CONCERNING THE BANCROFT. Aug. 1890-July 1893. 2 vols. 3 in. 665 Mainly press copies of letters sent to the Bureau, but including some letters sent to the Secretary of the Navy, the commandant of the Navy 'tr.i at League Island, Philadelphia, Pa., and other correspondents as -'ll as two or three letters sent to contractors. Included are weekly :-:ports to the Bureau of correspondence received and semimonthly time re- erts for payrolls. A.rrar.-gcd chronologically. There is a subject in- " in each volume. EIRE FRO:: TIE CONTRACTOR TO TIE SUPERINTENDING CCNSTRUCTO ____ Aug. 1391-May 1393. 1 vol. 2 in. CONCERN ' / s OOO -eceived. Arranged chronologically. iaa&at; `ft' i.. . iis:?l a&U. i V-. j.^ i > j duceo - 3.- ~ --* RECCED OF CHANGES Oil' THE U. S. PRACTICE VESSEL. 1890-93. 1 vol. 1/2 in. /v- This vessel was a practice vessel for naval cadets and was later ha~A _ _ ./_ v ?he volume shows date of submission of change and whether it was submitted by the contractor or the superintending constructor, nature cf change, date it was approved by the Bureau, date the contrac tor was notified of change's approval, date the change was begun, and, in a few cases, date the change was finished. Arranged chronologicallm. r.ecords Relating to the Moran Brothers Co., Seattle, Wash. colrle?c:zi::cl of tie superintending constructor concerning the Nebraska (BATTIESKI? NO. 1U). 1901-7. l5 ft. cc: Letters, memoranda, and related papers received and copies of letter!, reports, and related papers sent. From March 1902 to March 1903 the co> municaiions received from the Bureau are copies (for the originals of scree of these Bureau communications, see entry 670). Arranged accordLa te a subject-numeric classification scheme (1-319), with an index arrange alphabetically by subject. COilROriCATIONS SENT 3Y THE SUPERINTENDING CONSTRUCTOR CONCERNING THE IZBRA5KA. Mar. 1902-Feb. 1906. 25 vols. 2 ft. 669 Press copies of letters, endorsements, and a few telegrams sent. Ar ranged chronologically. There are subject indexes in volumes 1-18. Vol ume 13, containing the correspondence for most of February and March 1905, is missing. , These communications are duplicated in the correspondence described in entry 668. UTTERS AND TELEGRAMS RECEIVED BY THE SUPERINTENDING CONSTRUCTOR CON CERNING THE NEBRASKA. Mar. 1902-Har. 1903. 3 vols. 6 in. 6?C Letters and telegrams received from the Bureau. Arranged chronolog ically, with a subject index in each volume. CORPUS?CKETKCZ RELATING TO Cl idICES OH THE NEBRASKA. 1901-7. h ft. 671 Includes the correspondence of the board on changes as well as that of the superintending constructor relating to changes. The correspondence consists of letters and copies of letters pertaining to the appointment, instruction, convening, and change in membership of the board; letters o: the Bureau referring changes to the board; copies of the board's reports; letters of the Bureau approving or disapproving the board's reports; and letters of the Bureau and of the contractors to the superintending con structor and copies of the latter's replies regarding changes on the Nebraska. Arranged according to a subject-numeric classification scheme (901-1322), with an index arranged alphabetically by initial letter of subject. RECORD GF CHANGES ON THE NEBRASKA. 1901-7. 1 vol. 1/2 in. 672 Shews superintending constructor's file number on each change, nature of change, date and file number of the contractor's and of the superin- tending constructor's letter on each change, date and number of Bureau's letter referring change to the board on changes, date and number of boar'-'-- re" erf and date and number of Bureau's letter atmoving it, the resoecti'-' ^ ~ rvjV" -V* >. . . .irates of increase, decrease, or no change in cost rr.ade bv the super- , .-.iingconstructor and by the contractor and the board's decision . * a'*?s .m uiaCi liK inaicaoe increase ana fmires in tt'.v ^nrlicAtp :r?ase), and date of certification of bill for each'chL-.re. * Arranged r .-r.ologicalBy. "' - nZPCNDENCE CF THE CIAIKANT OFFERED B! FA7HEDGE IN THE GAZE OF TIE ' "head BROTHERS vs. THE UNITED STATES (COURT OF CLAUS DO. 30h>3). 1pOl-7. ii ft. / 673 This case arose out of disagreements between the Government and the :-..-.'rectors regarding the cost of changes on the Nebraska and the fair- r.-'S= of the determinations of the board on changes, the contractors being the claimant'.' The series consists of letters concerning changes received the Koran Brothers from the superintending constructor and the board changes, ana copies of letters concerning changes sent by the contrac tors to the superintending constructor. Arranged by changes in numerical or-'or of claim number assigned to each change involved and chronologi- r.ilv thereunder. PAPERS OF THE GOVERNMENT IN THE CASE OF THE MORAN BROTHERS vs. THE UNITED STATES (COURT OF CLAIMS NO. 30li98). 1901-11*. 1* ft. 6jh A stipulation was made in this case involving the Nebraska contract to the effect that the Government would prepare a printed record of all pertinent documents and correspondence in order to facilitate procedure and to minimize the number of papers offered as exhibits in evidence. The records consist of the galley.and page proofs of this stipulation and record, letters and copies of letters and other documents from the files of the superintending constructor and other Government offices that were used for preparing the record, and correspondence incidental to the prepa ration of the record. Arranged as follows: (l) the main body of corre spondence documenting the printed record, arranged chronologically; (2) the galley proofs; (3) the page proofs in numerical order; and (U) ad ditional documentary correspondence and correspondence incidental to the preparation of the record, unarranged. .'EGGED OF PLANS OF THE NEBRASKA RECEIVED AND APPROVED. 1905-7. 1 vol. 1 in. 6?5 Shews subject and number of plan, date it was received and for what purpose (generally for revision), notation that the plan was received from the drafting room, date it was approved, number of blueprints re quested and date they were received, and Navy Department bureau from which received. .Arranged chronologically. FHiSIED PLANS OF THE NEBRASKA, n.d. 1 vol. 1 in. 676 Plans of valves, drainage systems, signals, communications, electric lighting and power, and other apparatus. Arranged cy cype of plan, with . cable of concents in the volume. The N-c-rraska was uno-c-r construction the Koran Brothers Co. from 1901 to lr-. Records Relating to the Morgan Iren V.'orks, ..ew a or.-:, '*sx5*;* $&*** UV'-'-r^ -m. a*vti. sSf..'SSte' bSbV Gy--w-v >: r i i< r i r .. * Z4ifi.rnlC^mimtm tliij z -. -iy ;. of da3rs worked during week, rate of pay per day, and amount paid durin: week. Arranged chronologically. PAYROLLS 0? EMPLOYEES UNDER TI! TTPEEZaTSILINO CONSTRUCTOR. Nov. 1885 June 1336. 1 vol. 2 in. 67: Copies of weekly payrolls show ing name of employee, occupation, nuo>~ her of days worked, rate of pay p sr day, aggregate amount of pay, and amounts due and paid, with weekly recapitulations showing vessels worked on and payroll cost for each. Ar ranged chronologically. Records Relating to the Neafis and Levy Shipyard, Philadelphia, Fa. GENERAL CORPE 5P0NDENCE OF THE SUPERINTENDHIG CONSTRUCTOR. 1901-6. 3 1-. 679* Letters, nemoranda, and related papers received and copies of letters g construction, changes, equipment and fittings, and similar matters rel ting to naval vessels. There are also letters from. the superintending c cnstructor to the contractors calling the attention of the contractors :o the provisions of this correspondence, with specific reference to the St_ . Louis. Arranged numerically according to a subject-numeric classificati on scheme in which the subject numbers range from two to five digits but in which the sequence proceeds as if there were a decimal point after the first two digits; and thereunder chronologically. INDEX po GENERAL CORRESPONDENCE. 1901-6. 1 ft.- 680 A card index to the correspondence described in entry 679 showing sub ject and file number. Arranged alphabetically by subject. LETTERS SENT TO TIE BUREAU BT THE SUPERINTENDING CONSTRUCTOR. Oct. 1893- Jan. 190U. 2 vols. 2 in. 68l Press copies of letters and a few endorsements relating to various"ves sels under construction. Most of the letters are of a routine or miscel laneous character, such as letters requesting copies of or acknowledge ments of receipts of plans and specifications, letters concerning personnel matters, and letters transmitting weekly reports of correspondence received. Some of the letters, however, contain general information concerning the construction of vessels or information common to several vessels under con struction at the company. Included in the volumes are a few reports of the progress of work by the contractor. Arranged chronologically, with a sub- ject index in each volume. The index in the second volume is incomplete. Some of these letters are duplicated in the correspondence described in entry 679. j i LETTERS AND ENDORSEMENTS SENT BY THE SUPERINTENDING CONSTRUCTOR. ' Oct. l39o-Feb. 190Li. 2 vols. 2 in. 682 Press copies of letters and endorsements sent to all correspondents . except trie Bureau. The correspondence pertains primarily to miscellane-. ous or routine ratters relating to one or more of the vessels under con struction by the contractor, such as semimonthly time reports for pay-r - rolls and letters concerning personnel matters and office supplies, but in cluded is some corresnor.denee containing general information concerning the PRODUCED iyj JM-83 ;--'5r-:u *<r..->? .-i* * '..n -or.struction of vessels or information common to several vessels under ";nstructicn at the company. Arranged chronologically, with a subject -ier. in eac - volume. Some of these letters are duplicated in the cerre~ cr.der.ce described'in entry 67?.' ttcellansous letters sett by the superintending constructor. 1903-7. li in. 693 Cooies of letters sent, most of which are addressed to other naval ror.structors at various navy yards or in the Bureau of Construction and ..ecair. They concern items of equipment, or characteristics or specifi cations of ships built or being built by Neafie and Levy. Included are some letters giving character references and recommendations for em ployees, some letters relating to changes in orders of enlisted men, and some letters of a personal nature. The few letters for 1907 include let ters received as 'well as letters sent. Arranged chronologically. SEMIOFFICIAL .LETTERS SENT 3Y THE OFFICE OF THE SUPERINTENDING CONSTRUCTOR. Jan. 1902-Jan. 1901. 2 vols. 2 in. 68U Press copies cf letters sent by the staff of the superintending con-^- soructor chiefly to naval constructors at other shipbuilding firms, at the League Island, Philadelphia, Pa., and the New York Navy Yards, or on iufcy at the Bureau cf Construction and Repair in Washington, D. C. These letters, of a semiofficial nature, contain information exchanged between naval constructors for their mutual assistance in solving problems re specting the construction of vessels imder their supervision. Many of the letters are requests for or transmittals -of copies of plans, speci fications, lists of weights, and information on modifications, adapta tions, or substitutions made in the construction of various vessels. One of-the volumes covers the period October 1902-March 1903 and contains let ters from one staff member only. The other volume covers the period Janu lr ary 1902-January 190h and contains letters sent by several members of the ~ v.t_LX * Both volumes are arranged chronologically, with indexes to names f and to a few subjects. LETTERS RECEIVED FROM THE BUREAU BY THE SUPERINTENDING CONSTRUCTOR. 1900-1905- 5 in. 685 Relate to the appointment, resignation, and promotion of individual employees in the office of the superintending constructor and to general matters and instructions concerning material, equipment, and construction procedures. Arranged in general alphabetically by subject. Some of this aorrespondence is duplicated in that described in entry 686. For regis ters in which these letters are included, see entry 687. LITTERS RECEIVED BY THE SUPERINTENDING CONSTRUCTOR. Jan. 1902-Cct. 1906. a vols. 8 in. 636 Letters and a few endorsements and telegrans received from the Bureau. ":st of the letters are general letters of information or instruction ap - toable to any vessel under construction, but a few of them, pertain to '--o.Lfic vessels and others certain to personnel matters, office ecu. in- and supplies, and other routine natters. For registers in. which =e leasers are includ see entry "687. <k It \J I! \; i, n7 Vi*' ;r^Tm' ,f "l Yt-tf^ttci-irL .- ' '' ^ r_ ..- ISTEES OF COMMUNICATIONS RECEIVED BY THE SUPERINTENDING CONSTRUCTOR. Oct. 1393-Oct. 1906. 2 toIs. 2 in. Registers of communications received from the Bureau showing date rot .red. Bureau file number, type of comunication (letter, telegram, or crsener.t), "file index" (letter of alphabet indicating initial lett^subject}, and subject of communication. For the correspondence to ch these registers refer, see entries 635, 636, 71$, and 732. Ar- ged chronologically. k' * l iT. i l JUSCZ1LAIIEOUS LETTERS RECEIVED BY THE SUPERINTENDING CONSTRUCTOR. I895, 190o. 5 in. 6c8 Most of these letters are from other naval constructors at navy yarci or in the Bureau of Construction and Repair in Washington, D. C. They concern items of equipment, or characteristics or specifications of shirs built cr being built by Neafie and Levy. A few of the letters are of a" personal, nature. Arranged chronologically from 1903 to 1906, and in roughly chronological order before 1903. C IF. MYLAR LETTERS RECEIVED BY THE SUPERINTENDING CONSTRUCTOR. l89li-19Cc. 1 vol. and unbound papers. 3 in. 6c? Instructions and directives issued by the Navy Department and by the" Bareau of Construction and Repair. The bound volume is arranged chrono logically; the unbound papers are arranged alphabetically by initial let ter of subject. There is some duplication of the material in the volume and in the unbound papers. TIME ACCCmU OF EMPLOYEES UNDER THE SUPERINTENDING CONSTRUCTOR. 1899 1902. 2 vols. 2 in. ' 690 These volumes shew employee's name, type of employment, amount of leave taken, time absent, amount of overtime, and balance due the office. Arranged by name of employee and thereunder chronologically, with indexes to names of employees in the volumes. LEAVE RECORDS C? EMPLOYEES HI THE OFFICE OF THE SUPERINTENDING CONSTRUC TOR. 1903-6. 9 in. 691 Individual application cards for leave, with notations of the number of days leave already taken in the current calendar year, and individual cards for each employee for each month showing his leave record for that month. The application cards are arranged by name of employee; the other cards are unarranged. EFFICIENCY REPORTS OF EMPLOYEES IN THE OFFICE OF THE SUPERINTENDING CON STRUCTOR. 1905-6. 3 in. 692 Copies of "Semiannual Report of Efficiency" for individuals showing period covered by report; name; position; pay; office of employment; ap propriation covering pay; grades as to character, quality, and quantity of work; penalties for infractions of office rules governing punctuality, application to work, and conduct; general average for the 6 months and, on the December reports, the general average for the preceding 6 months * and for the year. Included are copies of an "Efficiency List" con tain i'-j a summary of the above information for employees by classes. Unarrangec.' i %t PRODUCED 132 JM - 83 * " V* '* .*% * *- y*.*piu- <7ar>.vii'i:,-*-:.n. It,.- ^FERENCS vvOEXS IN THE OFFICE OF THE SUPERINTENDLUG CONSTRUCTOR RELATING TO THE TESTING OF EQUIPMENT AND OF COAL. 1895; 1901. 1/2 in. 693 Consist of a printed paperbound publication issued by the Bureau of leuipment in 1895 entitled Reports on the Efficiency of Various Coals Is'ed by U. S. Shins, 1893-9?? and two works on ventilation prepared'at -he New 'fork Navy lard, in 1901: (1) a booklet of blueprints of drawings and graphs entitled "Results of Ventilation Tests" and (2) a processed report entitled "Report of Certain Hydraulic Tests of Automatic Ventila tion Valves . . . MISCELLANEOUS PAPERS IN THE OFFICE OF THE SUPERINTENDING CONSTRUCTOR RE LATING TO MATERIAL, EQUIPMENT, AND CONSTRUCTION PROCEDURES. 1898 1903. 3 in. 69l Consist chiefly of copies of Bureau letters addressed to the super intending constructor, but also include blueprints, booklets of instruc tion, and photographs of vessels under construction. Arranged alphabet ically by initial letter of subject. Lv *; - iZ'iz * tfcC&krl -. r && ffirrV. sS^-zrm STATEMENTS AID ACCOUNTS OF EXPENDITURES. 1399-1906. 2 vols. 1 in. 695 These volumes shew expenditures for labor, steel plates, rivets, pipes, castings, and forgings used in the construction of a number of vessels, purpose of expenditures, and amounts involved. Arranged by name or clasa of vessel, thereunder by type of expenditure, and thereunder in roughly chronological order. -ii RECORDS OF THE SUPERINTENDING CONSTRUCTOR RELATING TO OFFICE SUPPLIES AND DRAFTING MATERIALS. 1901-3. 1 in. 696 Copies of a "Shipping Memorandum" and "Expenditure Invoice" from the General Storekeeper at the New York Navy Yard, both showing name of ad dressee, title of account, bureau involved, description of items (in cluding quantity and cost), and a dated receipt (apparently the "Shipping Memorandum" was mailed to the addressee separately at the time supplies were sent and the "Expenditure Invoice" was enclosed with or presented at the time of delivery of the supplies), copies of Paymasters' Form 86a showing essentially the same information as that on the "Shipping Memo randum" and "Expenditure Invoice" as well as the method of shipment; cop ies of letters of the Bureau of Supplies and Accounts to the commandant of the Navy Yard, League Island, Pa., requesting him to direct shipment of the supplies, listed in the letters, to the superintending constructor at Neafie and Levy; a few receipts of the Adams Exprsss Co. for goods de livered to it for shipment; and -a letter from the Pennsylvania Railroad Co. transmitting a bill of lading. Arranged in roughly chronological order. CUES ON TESTS k'. Z CONSTRUCTION. 1901-6. 1 vol. l/2 in. 697 This volume c attains sketches and diagrams relating to various vessels, nd notes on wcrl-:: performed and on inclining experiments of the St. Louis. r. arranged. *.*,.*' `.M ZTAILS OF FITTZ: Blueprints a: :tans, turrets, FOR NAVAL VESSELS. 1897. 2 vols. 2 in. 698 oorts, anchors, armor, bells, bertns, bulkheads, cap- diasses, and other fittings for a number of vessels 133 _____ ___ ________ ____ ___ PRODUCED S JIM - 83 % ..aar? , >. 'V- - >* ^ ;, v Jit.`>. *..*< isS- constructed at the Neafie and Levy Shipyard. An index to both volumes, in volume 1, sho',-1.s article and page number and is arranged alphabeticallr. I I ' : RECORD 0? PLAINS RECEIVED AID SENT. 1901-3. 1 vol. 1 in. 655 This volume contains a record of ships' plans received showing date * received, title of plan and frequently name of vessel to which it relates, place from which received (the Bureau of Construction and Repair or vari ous shipyards), action taken on the plan (whether it was filed, loaned, or i sent backhand the Neafie and Levy Shipyard's file number, arranged chrono |logically.; a list of plans of the St. Louis and the Denver sent to the Bu reau of Construction and Repair showing date, plan number, and-title of plan, arranged by name of vessel; a list of plans of destroyers sent to the Bureau of Construction and Repair; and a list of miscellaneous plans sent to other places than the Bureau of Construction and Repair, showing date, title of plan and generally name of vessel to which it relates, and place sent, arranged chronologically. The plan number in the list of pla'.j of the Denver is the constructor's number in the card index described in en try 72th RECORD OF PLANS RECEIVED. 1902-6. 1 vol. 1 in. 700 Shows date plan was received, plan number, name of vessel and subject of plan, from whom it was received (the Bureau of Construction and Repair or various shipyards), remarks, and file references to correspondence. The volume also includes a list of plans of the St. Louis sent to the Bu reau of Construction and Repair, showing date, plan number, file refer ences to contractor's letters and to Bureau letters, and subject of plan. The plan number is the constructor's number in the card index described in entry 75>9. Arranged chronologically, with an index to plans in the volume. MISCELLANEOUS RECORDS RELATING TO TIE DRAFTING ROOM IN THE OFFICE OF TIE SUPERINTENDDIG CONSTRUCTOR. I90I1-6. 1/2 in. 701 A "list of nonperishable property of the U. S. Government as turned over to League Island Navy lard C. & R. Drafting Office"; various lists of plans, lithographs, tracings, or blueprints pertaining to the St. Louis and the Denver; receipts for plans, descriptions, and blueprints distrib uted to officers of the St. Louis and the Denver; and a few items of corre spondence regarding such plans or blueprints. Arranged, where applicable, by name of vessel. MISCELLANEOUS PAPERS RELATING TO OFFICE SUPPLIES FOR THE SUPERINTENDING CONSTRUCTOR. 1911|-l5. 1/U in. 702 Include copies of documents--variously called expenditure invoices, chipping transfers, or public bills--all of which show, in slightly dif ferent form, the class, title, description, quantity, and cost of supplies. Unarranged. R3 SENT 51 THE SUPERINTENDING CON' 5TEUCTCE CONCERNING TIE BAEDRIDGE, t. 189S-July 1903. 2 vols. 2 in ess copies of letters sent. The letters dated before September 1901 were sent to the Bureau only; the later letters were sent to the u, the contractor, the commandant of the Navy Yard at League Island, PRODUCED JM - 83U,  ' -.-e'oilpnrhxia, a., the president "cf the trial board, and other correr.ts. Ar:=nged chronologically. Each volume has a subject index, her iett-i rs sent to the contractor, see entry ?13. These letters olicated in the correspondence described in ent-rv 709. :;- - - v. t received by tie superintending constructor Oct. 1393-Apr. 1903. 1 vcl. 1/2 in. 70U This volnos contains the following three registers: (1) a register :: letters received from the Bureau, October 1893-April 1903; (2) a reg ister of letters sent to the Bureau requiring replies, November 1893- Jur.s 1900, January-September 1902; and (3) a register of letters sent to are contractor requiring replies, November 1893-June 1900, January-August 1912. The register of letters received gives date of receipt, Bureau's file number, and subject. The registers of letters sent give such in formation as date of letter, page on which it is copied in the letters- ser.t books, subject, number and kinds of enclosures, date of reply, and r-c.rarks. All three registers are arranged chronologically. For the letter5-sent books referred to in the second register, see entry 703. The letters-sent book referred to in the third register is described in entry 710. For the correspondence -to which all three registers refer, see entry ?09. UTTERS SENT BY THE SUPEREBT'ENDINC- CONSTRUCTOR CONCERNING THE BARRY (TORPSEO BOAT DESTROYER NO. 2). Oct. 1393-July 1903. 1 vol. 1 in. 705 Press copies of letters sent. The letters dated before Becember 1901 mere sent to the Bureau only; thereafter they were sent to the Bureau, the contractors, and other correspondents. Arranged chronologically. There is a subject index. For ether letters sent to the contractor, see entry 710. These letters are duplicated in the correspondence described in en try 709. " ` '-ISIER OF LETTERS SB' j-ii J -- nUi RECEIVED BY TEE SUPER.INTr.NI CONSTRUCTOR Oct. 1393-Apr. 1903. 1 vol. 1/2 in. 706 This volume contains three registers: (l) a register of letters re ceived from the Bureau, October 1393-April 1903; (2) a register of let ters sent to the Bureau requiring replies, November 1298-yarch 1900, Jonuary-Septer.ber 1902; and (3) a register of letters sent to the con tractor requiring replies, June 1899-Septemcer 1900, January-September -902. The register of letters received gives date of receipt. Bureau's file number, and subject. The registers of letters sent give date of Beater, page on which it is copied in the letters-ser.t books, subject, number and kinds of enclosures, date of reply, and remarks. All three registers are arranged chronologically. The letters-ser.t book referred no in the second register is described in entry 705- Most of the refer ences to the letters-ser.t. bocks in the third register are to the volume described ir. entry 710, but a few of the later references are to the vol .-re described in .entry 705 For the corresn cr.dence no which all three :gisters refer, see entry 709. yru'- T.-y. 'yjh?v" r?,.X. Sl- Ml .,s .ms . > v ' : BfV* " 3W ` . ri*/' V.;- i#> ! to.- i & .Hr I/A*-* j ; P* \. t .........,'.v. f* t,svt j^- LETTERS SENT BY 1 : SUPERINTEIiDIKG CONSTRUCTOR CONCERNING THE CHAUNCEI (TORPEDO BOAT iSTROYER NO. 3). Oct. 1893-Oct. 1903. 1 vol. 1 In. 70? Press copies of letters and a few endorsements sent. The letters dated Before October 1901 were sent to the Bureau only; thereafter they were sent to the Bureau, the contractor, and other correspondents. Ar ranged chronologically. There is a subject index. For other letters sent to the contractor, see entry 710. These letters are duplicated in the cor respondence described in entry 709. RZSISTER C? LETTERS SENT AND RECEIVED BY THE SUPERINTENDING CONSTRUCTOR CENCIRNINC- THE CHAUNCEI. Oct. 1898-Mar. 1903. 1 vol. 1/2 in. 708 This volume contains the following three registers: (1) a register of letters received from the Bureau, October 1398-March 1903; (2) a register of letters sent to the 3ureau requiring replies, November 1898-March 1900, January-September 1902; and (3) a register of letters sent to the contrac tor requiring replies, November 1898-June 1900, January-September 1902. The register of letters received gives'date of receipt. Bureau's file num ber, and subject. The registers of letters sent give date of letter, page on which it is copied in the letters-sent books, subject, number and kinds of enclosures, date of reply, and remarks. All three registers are ar ranged chrcndegically. For the letters-sent book referred to in the sec ond register, see entry 707. Most of the references to letters-sent books in the third register are to the volume described in entry 710, but a few of the later references are to the volume described in entry 707. For the correspondence to which all three registers refer, see entry 709. i \ i Ii } \ i CORRESPONDENCE 0? THE SUPERINTENDING CONSTRUCTOR CONCERNING THE BAIN- BRIDGE, THE BARRY, AND THE CHAUNCEI. 1898-1903. 2 ft. 709 Letters, memoranda, and related papers received and copies of letters, reports, and related papers sent. Arranged chronologically. For the reg isters to this correspondence, see entries 70U, 706, and 708. LETTERS SENT BY THE SUPERINTENDING CONSTRUCTOR CONCERNING THE BAINBR1DGE, THE BARRY, A22 THE CHAUNCEI. Oct. 1898-May 1903. 1 vol. 1 in. 710 Press copies of letters sent to the contractor. Arranged chronolog ically, with a subject index. For copies of other letters sent to the contractor pertaining to these vessels, see entries 703, 705, and 707. These letters are duplicated in the correspondence described in entry 709 itJLJ'LTvJr. 3UEEAU BY THE BOARD ON CHANGES FOR THE BAINBRIDGE, BARRY, L E CHAUNCEI. Sent. 1899-Nov. 1902. 2 vols. 2 in. 711 Press copies of letters sent. Included in the volumes are some weekly reports of letters received from the Bureau. Arranged chronologically. There is a subject index in the first volume. i CHANGES CN THE 3AINBRIBGZ, THE BARRY, AND Til: CHAUKCEY. 1893 1 vol. 2 in. 712 .ature of cr.ar.ge, respective estimates of the contractors and ;erinte:.dir.g constructor as to increase, decrease, or no change cr. .ngae. ~ - of submission oi :he Bureai  separate reference number for each vessel, date of Bureau's ap;vai with a separate reference number for each vessel, and amount de. .r-ir.2d by the board. The changes were the same for all three vessels ... jra listed only once; the different correspondence references for . several vessels are indicated for each change. Arranged in roughly .rcr.olcgical order. There is a subject index arranged alphabetically by s-.itisl letter of subject. -i--L" . V*.*. ' -y:-:s:i?v of changes authorized for the bainbridge, the bafjiy, and the ;:-L-.U?CEr. Nov. lS?S-Dec. 1902. 1 voT. 1/2 'in. 713 This volume contains a register of changes for each of the three ves- :?Is showing date the superintending constructor submitted changes to the P:r?au and number of letter (see entries 703, 703, and 707 for copies of :r.e letters), nature of changes, date the Bureau referred matter to the ccard on changes, correspondence file number of Bureau's letter, date the :rwc forwarded report to the Bureau, number of report, page on which re- :rt is copied in the letters-sent book (see entry 711), date the Bureau .proved report, amount of increased or diminished cost, and date the bills ;:r the changes were certified. Arranged by name of vessel and thereunder is roughly chronological order. There is a subject index. LITTERS AID Q'.u --- 3 SENT BY THE SUPERINTENDING CONSTRUCTOR C0N- T'`TT>n_7T_'T_j Dec. 1899-June 190$. 3 vols. 6 in. 7H| Press copies of letters and some endorsements sent. Arranged chrono logically. There is a subject index to the first three volumes. For a register relating to seme of these letters, see entry 717. 1ft -INir rr;- LETTERS RECEIVED FROM THE BUREAU BY THE SUPERINTENDING CONSTRUCTOR CON CERNING THE DENVER. 1899-1903. 6 in. 735 Letters containing instructions regarding the carrying out of various carts of plans and specifications of the vessel, requesting the super intending constructor to obtain proposals in this connection from the con tractors, and approving such proposals of the contractors. A number of Tetters relate to changes in plans and specifications. Arranged chrono logically in three groups (1899-1901, 1902, and 1903-3) and thereunder al phabetically by initial letter of subject. For registers to this corre spondence, see entries 6S7 and 717. 3TRRESP0TDENCE OF THE SUPERINTENDING CONSTRUCTOR CONCERNING THE DENVER. I900-190U. 3 in. _ _ 12k Most of this correspondence consists of copies of letters received ^ iron the Bureau regarding the manner of carrying out the plans and speci fications of the Denver, but there are also a few copies of letters re ceived from other sources. Included are copies of letters sent by the superintending constructor to the contractors transmitting the Bureau's ~r'ructions to the contractors or recuesting them to furnish proposals Vt-K % * (r*r - connection with the construction or charges in construction, "arranged **- ~ C.2_2.V jLT* ^ .1 1 of subject. The originals of some of Cl re in the correspond-: ; described in entry 713. mtJT? . T\j'_V**. 'VT--- - 717 - Ufc r-fi 1I l?r PRODUCED4... . . . ssmunicatiers received . see l> JRI - 83 i,y: igAw-Dji'I-J-0?xL*y:iJ if i i entry 71?) from the Bureau shoving date received# Bureau's file number, kind of cor--micaticn (letter# endorsement, or telegram)# and subject; and (2) a register of letters sent to the Bureau requiring replies, shov ing date ar.i number of letter# page number in letters-sent books (see er. try ?lu for copies of these letters), subject, estimated cost if there were changes in design, documents enclosed, date approved or replied to, and remarks. Both parts of the volume are arranged chronologically. It IZr.ZBS RECEIVED FROM THE CONTRACTORS BY THE SUPERBITENDING CONSTRUCTOR FOR THE DENVER. 1899-1903. 6 in. 713 letters acknowledging receipt of instructions or other correspondence from the superintending constructor, proposing methods of carrying out 44} i plans and specifications, giving estimates of cost of changes in plans and specifications# and notifying the superintending constructor of firms contracted with for materials. Arranged alphabetically by initial letter 02 suDject- l]*t *> i [HE SUPERINTENDING CONSTRUCTOR CONCERNIV;- 1900-1905. 1 ft. 719 Letters received from the Bureau# other naval constructors# the con tractors# the inspectors of machinery# equipment# and ordnance# and busi ness firms proposing to furnish material or equipment; copies of letters sent by the superintending constructor to these correspondents; and ac companying enclosures and related papers such as memoranda# allowance lists# specifications of various items of equipment# and tables of weights. ' This correspondence is concerned with details of carrying out the plans and specifications of the vessel. It does not appear to be duplicated in other series covering this period. Arranged in part alphabetically by sub ject and in part unarranged. i LETTERS SENT TO THE BUREAU BY THE BOARD ON CHANGES FOR THE DENVER. Dec. 1900-May 1901;. 1 vol. 1 in. 720 Press copies of letters sent. Included are some weekly reports of letters received from the Bureau. Arranged chronologically, with a sub ject index. I LETTERS RECEIVED FROM THE BUREAU BY THE BOARD ON CHANGES FOR THE DENVER. 1900-190U. 3 in. 721 Letters referring changes to the board for determination of increase or decrease in cost involved by the change; and letters approving or dis approving reports of the board. The letters referring changes' to the board are arranged alphabetically by subject of change; the letters ap proving or disapproving the board's reports are arranged by subject of change# the suojects being in no particular order. 1 CCRRESPOIDZNCZ OF THE SUPERINTENDING CONSTRUCTOR CONCERNING CHANGES ON 1rn ' WERE ACTED ON BY THE BOARD ON CHANGES. 1900-1901;. 3 in. 722- Copies of letters received from and sent to the Bureau and the con tractor# with notations showing action taken by the board on changes. .-.rrar.goc suoject of nge. PRODUCED 133 JM-83 i 23ISTEH OF CHANGES AUTHORIZED FOR TIE DENVER. June l?CO-May 190ii. 1 vol. 1/2 in. 723 This volume shows date the superintending constructor submitted changes to tie Bureau and number of letter (see entry ?L'; for copies :: these letters), nature of changes, date the Bureau referred subject -o -he board on changes, file number of Bureau's letter, date the board forwarded report to the Bureau, number of report and page on which it is scaled in the letters-sent book (see entry 720), date the Bureau approved resort, amount of increased or diminished cost, and date the bills for changes were certified. Arranged in roughly chronological order, with a subject index. RECCED OF PROPOSED CHANGES ON THE DENVER. 1902-U. 1 vol. l/U in. 72U This volume shows change proposed and by whom originated, date it was received by the superintending constructor, date of superintending con structor's estimate, date the estimate was submitted by the superintend ing constructor, date the estimate was received, and date it was approved by the Bureau of Construction and Repair or the Navy Department. Arranged chr onologically. REPORTS 0? MATERIAL SHIPPED FOR THE DENVER. 1900-190U. 3 in. 72$ Copies of the Bureau's "Reports of Material Shipped" and of shipping sheets of the Carnegie Steel Co., Pittsburgh, Pa. The reports show sup plying company, date of shipment, method of shipment, inspector's name, kind of material. Bureau's number, order-number, heat number, dimensions, location marks, weight, and number of pieces, with an accompanying cer tificate by the inspector that the material had passed the prescribed Government tests and, with a notation of the date the report was received in the office of the superintending constructor. The shipping sheets con- tain similar information, but they omit the Bureau's number. Arranged in general chronologically. REQUISITIONS FOR MATERIAL FOR TIE DENVER. 1899-1903. 2 in. 726 Copies of contractor's requisitions showing number, date, firm from which material was ordered, a description of item or material ordered, and a notation of the date the copy of the requisition was received in the office of the superintending constructor. A few items of correspond ence concerning the requisitions, such as requests for cancellation or modification, are included. Arranged in general alphabetically by initial letter of item or material ordered. PAPERS RELATING TO PAUj2\jL INSTALLMENTS UNDER TIE CONTRACT FOR THE DENVER. 1900-1903. 2 in. * 727 Copies of joint certificates by the superintending constructor and she inspector of machinery for the 1st through the iSt'n installment stating that work had progressed sufficiently to entitle the contractor so the installment in question and showing total amount cf installment and amounts applied to the hull, to the machinery, and to the 13 percent reservation. Included are letters of the contractors making application for the various installments and rough data sheets itemizing, by class, she quantity of material and, by class of workman, the number of hours of labor inr.vvoollvved in each installment., The joint certificates are arranged order, but some of the other manors are disarranged. PRODUCED 13? JM-83 .t'rr TU.tvifr..yT..,.'^-a . -'i .T'r-tT'-r ',tt eiTw*ii'i--n.p-i i ? eszx relating to the Denver, n.d. 2 ft. 723 Cards shoving subject, a file number (unidentified), and, where apE~~ plicatle, builder's and superintending constructor's plan numbers. Kost cf the entries relate to plans. The documents to which this index re- lauas have not been found. Arranged alphabetically by subject. CCERISFONEINCE OF THE SBPERCITEiiDING CONSTRUCTOR CONCERNING TKS ST. LOUIS. 1901-6. 0 ft. 729 Leavers, memoranda, and related papers received and copies of letters, reports, and related papers sent. Arranged numerically according to the classification scheme described in entry 679. ZULU TO CORRESPONDENCE CONCERNBIG THE ST. LOUIS. 1901-6. 2 ft. 730 A card index to the correspondence described in entry 729 showing sub ject and file number. Arranged alphabetically by subject. LETTERS AND ENDORSEMENTS SENT BT THE SUPERINTENDING CONSTRUCTOR CON CERNING TEE ST. LOUIS. Mar. 190l-0ct. 1907. 10 vols. 1 ft. 731 Press copies of letters and endorsements sent. Arranged chronolog ically. The first volume has a subject index. Many of these letters are duplicated, in the correspondence described in entry 729. For a register relating to some of these letters, see entry 733. IET7EE5 RECEIVED BX THE SUPERINTENDING CONSTRUCTOR CONCERNING THE ST. LOUIS. Mar. 1901-0ct. 1906. $ vols. 10 in. 732 a! joeveers and a few telegrams and endorsements received from the Bureau. Arranged chronologically. For registers referring to these communications, see entries 63? and 733- REGISTER OF TETTERS SENT AND RECEIVED BT THE SUPERINTENDING CONSTRUCTOR CONCERNING THE ST. LOUIS. . Mar. 1901-May 1903. 1 vol. 1/2 in. 733. This volume contains the following three registers: (l) a register^ of letters received from the Bureau, March 1901-May 1903; (2) a register of letters sent to the Bureau requiring replies, January 1902-May 1903; and (3) a. register of letters sent to the contractor requiring replies, December 1901-May 1903. The register of letters received gives date of receipt, Bureau's file number, and subject; it refers to the letters re ceived that are described in entry 732. The two registers of letters sent give date of letter, page on which it is copied in the letters-sent book described in entry 731, subject, number and kinds of enclosures, date of reply, and remarks. All three registers are arranged clironologically. CORRESPONDENCE OF THE SUPERINTENDING CONSTRUCTOR RELATING TO THE ALLOW ANCE LIST, WEIGHT DATA, AND CONTRACT PAYMENTS OF THE ST. LOUIS. 1902-6. 1/2 in. 73h Consists chiefly of copies of letters from the Bureau to the superin tending constructor and copies of letters from the superintending con structor transmitting Bureau instructions or information to the contrac tor. Arranged in general chronologically. ` OF TIE SUPER INTENDING CONSTRUCTOR ?.I ..ill,j i'w* IS. 1901-6. 1 ft. :oners received from or.d sc-rh ' o _ uivau r_'*~ ~ La. 735 i iv JM-gs 723 last - i 29 rs, i he f 2| 30 . ; the superintend .'._-.--.tion or instruc .-ters from the con ~or:-es ef letter ..-icRL.lv by ir.itaal . ---- <-r -vv SVPZR indexing constructor. relating to ci-ianges gi: the , LfJ---~ c. 9 in. 736 ..-ricaiay cy cnange * e_i ~z> re s.c ^3_cn c the board on changes pertaining to each change, y.eluded are rough ddata and copies of correspondence apparently relating -a changes not acted LETTERS SENT TO THE ETHEAU BY THE BOARD ON CHANGES FOR THE ST. LOUIS. Mar. 1902-Sept. 1906. 1 vol. 1 in. 737 Press copies ci letters sent. Only one letter is dated before April 1903. Arranged chronologically. There is an incomplete subject index. -BUSIER OF CHANGES AUTHORIZED FOR THE ST. LOUIS. Dec. 1901-Sept. 1906. 1 vol. 1/2 ir_. 738 Shows date the roper intending constructor submitted changes to the Bu reau, number of letter (see entry 731 for copies of these letters), na ture of changes, date the Bureau referred subject to the board on changes, file number of Bureau's letter, date the board forwarded report to the Bureau, number of report, page on which it is copied in the letters-sent ns. book (see entry 737), date the Bureau approved report, amount of increased or diminished cost, and date the bills for changes were certified. Ar ranged in roughly chronological order. In the back of the volume is a record of authorized changes for which bills were certified, giving na ture of change, amount authorised for change, and date of certification. Arranged chronologically by date of certification. There is an incom plete subject index. RECORDS OF THE BOARD ON CHANGES FOR THE ST. LOUIS. 1903-6. 2 in. 739 i Letters from the Bureau referring changes to the board, copies of re ports of the board, and letters from the Bureau approving action of the board. There is also a "list of Proposed, Pending, and Completed Changes . to Date" (May 17, 19Gh). The Bureau's letters are arranged by subject of ! change and thereunder chronologically the reports of the board are ar- ranged chronologically. RECORD OF PROPOSED CHANGES ON THE ST. LOUIS. 1902-k. 1 vol. l/U in. 7k0 Shews change proposed and by whom, date it was received by the super intending constructor, date of superintending constructor's estimate, date the estimate was submitted by the superintending constructor, date the estimate was received, and date it was approved by the Bureau of Con struction and Pvepair or the Navy Department. Arranged chronologically. * I \ 1i t1 i1 " -.--A' 'M- ..._ V-i^VVri" , ; 5$ Is *'/.^-rN*-- - *t-* .., , ' " *'* . ' ,, * ,- * s,.- .. ' 1*' - * J_ . ,, - . " - ..-gUvr^- - .1 of steel plates and stapes, rivets, pipe, and armor used in trie const;---, tion of the St. Levis. Arranged bp t;me of mat--rial and thereunder j_roughly chronological order. :r. iouis. i?oi-5. 6 in. -jrrintendir.r constructor's copies of requisitions sent 'ey t!.? wor to his suppliers, 5 hawin'- articles and quantity requisi tioned end estimated cost, included are a number of letters from the contractors transmitting copies of requisitions to the superintending constructor and a few letters received by the superintending construc tor from the inspector of hull material at the Homestead Steel Works, Kunhall, ?a., regarding Neafie and Levy requisitions. Arranged numeri cally. There is an inde;-: to these requisitions, arranged alphabetical!-.-. There is also a numerical list, in which each requisition is identified' by its number, giving date of action taken in connection with the recui- PAPEES EZUN SPECIFICATIONS OF THIS ST. LOUIS. 1902 A. 2 in. Id! Copies of letters from the Bureau to the superintending constructor, copies of letters from the superintending constructor to the contractors, and copies of letters from the contractors to the superintending construe- tor; a number of blueprints ("inboard profile," "main deck," "berth deck,* and others)5 and a list of standard plans in the office of the superin-- tending constructor. Arranged chronologically. - | i g . RECORD C? '."EIGHTS C-? MATERIALS FOR THE ST. LOUIS. 1902-5. k vols. 2 in. 7LI Gives a brief description of materials used in the construction of the St. Louis, together with their weights. Arranged in roughly chror.o- logical order ir. two series--one series for Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays and the other for Tuesdays, Thursdays, and Saturdays. | I | $ | | LIST OF ARTICLES SCRAPPED FROM THE ST. LOUIS. 1902-5- 1 vol. lA in. . Ir This volume lists plates, angles, beams, and similar materials scrap;-: in the construction of the St. Louis, together with their weights. Ar - ranged chronologically. f FAINT ACCOUNT C? T~. ST. LOUIS. 1902-5. 1 vol. l/h in. 7l This volume lists the quantities of oil, paint, turpentine, varnish, shellac, gasoline, and alcohol requisitioned or used, in the construction of the St. Louis. Arranged chronologically. f f | 1STZ-1ATNS OF VALUE !F MATERIAL ANE LABOR EMPLOYED IN BUILDING THE } ST. 1CUIS. 1902; 190-5-6. 3 in. 7A ; Th-j reports in the min body of these estimates for the period Jarm- ary IpGp-July 1906, with two or three reports each for most of the ncr.'-.u- . show estimated net value of labor and material and other charges exper.u - . by the contractors on the hull, including equipment and installation o: ordnance; estimated value of materials inspected and accepted but not I'" 1 r th.at part of the cor.'-'- PRODUCED JIM - S3 ..-i.rr.ed to the ball"; percentage of completion; and gross amount due contractors, gross amount paid the contractors, and net amount due contractors. Appended are detailed data on which the above infor-i:n is based. Similar information, ir. somewhat different form, is ,r. for the months of January through November 1902, and December 1901, ' August 1903. There is also an undated report shewing grand total -Due cf the ship under the contract as broken down into U6 items, mostlv -..trials but Including labor, general superintendence, office expenses," -rurance, cost cf launching, and trial trip and docking expenses. Some .-rioted rough memoranda and a few miscellaneous papers relating to esti-.-m.ss of value of the Charleston and the Louisiana are also included, .merged by type of report and thereunder chronologically, except for the :-.-;gh memoranda and miscellaneous papers which are unarranged. .1PORTS GF " T P . \G}F^ THE ST. LOUIS. Sept. 1902-Mar. 1906. 2 in. 7U8 Monthly reports shewing weight added by class of material, previous -.rfal weight rsporued for each class, total weight to date, total weight aided to ship for month being reported, previous total weight added to i.-.ip, and total veignu to date; and quarterly reports showing total weight lied by class cf material for each month of quarter, total weight added _y class of material for quarter, total weight added by class of material ;:r preceding quarter, total weight for each class of material to date, octal weight added to ship for quarter, total weight for preceding quarter, 3rd total weight of ship to date. The quarterly reports also recapitulate this information under the following headings: hull complete, hull fit- oir.gs, protection, steam engineering, equipment, ordnance, and outfit and stores. Arranged chronologically. ST. LOUIS. 1902-7. 3 ft. 7U9 Most of this material consists of rough data sheets,listing name of part or item (such as rivets, bolts, brackets, hinges, hatch coaming, and plates for bulkhead), number of pieces or parts, location on ship, and `..sight. There are also typewritten reports giving weight data to the su perintending constructor for items supplied by or under the jurisdiction :f the General Storekeeper at the League Island Navy Yard, the naval con s';,ruetor at the Portsmouth Navy Yard, and the inspector of machinery for *.he navy at Neafie and Levy. There is also a memorandum of instructions from the Bureau regarding the preparation of the final weight report of vessels. Arranged chronologically. INSPECTION REPORTS 0? MATERIALS FOR THE ST. LOUIS. 1903-It. 1 vol. 1/2 in. 730 Shew date of inspection, material inspected, initials of inspecting -fficial, result of inspection, and related remarks. Arranged in roughly chronological order. :-E3"!?5 OF TESTS ARE INSPECTIONS OF PARTS AND EQUIPMENT ON TIE ST. LOUIS. 1903-It. 1/2 in. 751 Consist of rough data, on memorandum slips ar.d cards, relating almost ncirely zo parts or items of equipment condemned when tested or inspected curing construction of the vessel. Arranged in general chronologically. P0DUCD[ Iiu3 -83 ! RECORD 0? MATERIALS RECEIVED AND INSTALLED OK THE ST. LOUIS. 1903-6. 1 vol. l/2 in. 752 A record of steel plates, castings, armor, rivets, and forgings anc~~ of anchor, cable, and steering gear used in the construction of the St. Louis showing date of material's receipt, name of manufacturer and inspector, date of installation, weight, and a brief description of the raterial. Arranged by type of material, with an alphabetical index in the front of the volume. The volume also contains a short chronological listing of materials received or installed aboard the St. Louis, giving a brief description, together with quantities and weights. DRAFTING ROOM RECORD BOOK OF THE ST. LOUIS. 190U-5. 1 vol. l/k in. 753 This volume contains a list of plans and blueprints of the St. Louis, submitted for approval. It shows dates the plans and blueprints were re ceived, returned, resubmitted, forwarded, and approved. Arranged in roughly chronological order. RECORD'S RELATING TO DRAINAGE AIID WATER SYSTEMS OF THE ST LOUIS. 190L-6. 3 vols. 1 in. _7_5_- Show number of flanges, distance pieces, valves, strainers, and tanks required and installed in the construction of the St. Louis, with their dimensions, composition, location, and weight. Arranged by type of ma terial or location aboard vessel. One volume also contains a chronolog ical listing of materials received or installed, giving a brief descrip tion of the materials, their quantities, and weights. - MEMORANDA REGARDING V/ORK ON'THE ST. LOUIS. 1905. 1 vol. l/2 in. 755 This volume was evidently intended to contain a record of work to be done in various sections of the St. Louis. It contains headings relating to the work, but there are no entries thereunder. Arranged by section of vessel and thereunder by compartment. REPORT OF THE SUPERINTENDING CONSTRUCTOR ON DETAILED FBUSIED WEIGHTS Or THE ST. LOUIS. 1906. 2 in. 756 Shows the general class of apparatus, equipment, and parts of the ves sel, specific items thereunder and their weights, and total weights. Ar ranged numerically by general class number. Included in the report are an index, arranged alphabetically by name of item, showing general class (group) number and page number, and a summary, arranged numerically by general class number, showing total weights of general classes. Accompany ing the report are working papers containing tabulations of weights. MISCELLANEOUS RECORDS RELATING TO THE ST. LOUIS. 1906-?. l/2 in. 75? Include an "Allowance List of Equipage and Supplies" (1903 edition), a list of work remaining to be done when the vessel was delivered to the Government (dated August lit, 1906), and correspondence between the super-^ intending constructor and the Bureau regarding tonnage calculations (190/)Unarranged. LISTS OF MATERIALS FOR THE ST. LOUIS, n.d. 3 vols. 2 in. 75 Lists of memorials required for doors, hatch's, ~Latcz, beams, frames; PRODUCED -- JM - 83 and braces Installed aboard the St. Louis. Arranged by type of m or location aboard ship. n.d. $ ft. 15? :-;z shoring subject, a file number (unidentified), and, where ap . ;l--, builder's and superintending constructor's plan numbers. Most -.hs entries relate to plans. The documents to which this index re- -o5 have net been found. Arranged alphabetically by subject. Seconds ".elating to the Newport News Shipbuilding and Dry Dock Co. Newport News, Va. :::illa:zous peccpes op the slterintending constructor. 1898-1906. 0 in. 760 delate chiefly to the Eirrinia, the Nevada, the Wilmington, and the ler.a. The records consist of blueprints, reports of trials, specifi- - .-.ions, papers relating to claims, and working papers. Some of the pa=$ ' --rs vrere received from superintending constructors at other shipyards, ;ently for the information of the superintending constructor in con- tion with ships building at the Newport Hews Shipbuilding and Cry Dock The Nevada was constructed at the Bath Iron Works, Bath, Maine, and :r.e other three vessels were constructed at the Newport News Shipbuilding c.i Dry Cock Co. Unarranged. L3IIPTS FOR SUPPLIES FECK THE INSPECTOR OF ORDNANCE. 190H-8. 2 vols. h in. - 761 Receipts for carriages, slides, shields, rifles, ammunition hoists, .-.i evading gear, and range transmitters installed aboard various vessels, ranged in roughly chronological order. ANDARDS FOR PREPARING PLANS. n.d. 1 vol. 1 in. 762 This volume is entitled "Standards, Office of the Superintending Con- ructor. United States Navy, Newport News, Va." It contains standards : 0: measurements, drawing sizes, the preparation of drawings, title pages, d lettering, witIn instructions for making calculations, filing plans, ~ keeping office records. Arranged by subject, with an alphabetical in " to subjects. RFESPGNCEKCE 0? THE SUPERETTENBING CONSTRUCTOR CONCERNING AMMUNITION LIGHTER NO. 2h. 1912-13. 3 in. 763 letters, memoranda, and reports received and copies of those sent, ranged numerically according to the classification scheme described in ary 163. IIH TO CGRRESPCIEENCI CONCERNING AMMUNITION LIGHTER NO. 2li. '1912-13. 1 ir. 76U A card index to the corresoondence described in entry 763 shewing sub- 't, occasionally an abstract of the correspondence, and file number, "ar.ged alphabetically by subject. The index is preceded by a "Key," ranged numerically, showing main subjects and numbers assigned to them - thereunder subnumbers and the subjects to which they relate. LL5 PRODUCED JU-83 cord ifc:zr.::c- :r tie surneintent ini constra'ctor concerning the ARAD DAS. 1:?3-1903. 3 ft. - Docaers, resorts, and memoranda received and copies of those ser- ' . .Arrangenumerically according to the .classification scheme de serif.-. - ir. eno: 1 63 z:~lj zo cgreiz?::dz::ce concerning the Arkansas. 1898-1903. 6 in. card index mo x,he correspondence described in entry 765, shovir.?" name of vessel, subject and file r.umber of correspondence, and occa-~ sicr.-illv the file number and date of Bureau's correspondence. Arran.-* alphabetically by subject. The index is preceded by a "Key," arrange: numerically, shoving main subjects and numbers assigned to them and under subnumbers and the subjects to which they relate. CCRiEZSRGID Cl OR TUB BOARD ON CHANGES FOR THE ARKANSAS. 1900-1902. 5 iru _ Copies of memoranda from the senior member of the board to the Bur-KR stating changes recommended and copies of reports concerning changes L- cost involved, memoranda from the Bureau approving or disapproving R-,.-. bcard's reports, rod pertinent letters from inspectors of equipment sr,, of ordnance. Arranged numerically by change number (30I-I4II). Riex.? 07 changes c:: the Arkansas. Jan. 13?9-Nay 1903. 1 voi. 1/2 l-. 5ho-.-s change number, the superintending constructor's correspondence* file number, date of approval by the Bureau and its correspondence file number, amount cf increa.se or decrease in cost as estimated by the sopor intending constructor and the contractor, date the matter was referred the board cn charges, date of board's report, amount of increase or de crease recommended-by the board, date the board's report was approved, date of certification of bills, and remarks. Arranged numerically by change number (301-lill). There is a subject index in the volume. KISCZliAITEOUS RECORDS CONCERNING THE ARKANSAS. 1393-1900- 2 in. Ttg Booklets containing blueprint plans, a copy of the contract for the construction of the vessel, plumbing specifications, launching data, memoranda and lists of equipage and supplies. Unarranged. GORRESROiDENCE 0? THE SUPERINTENDINC- CONSTRUCTOR CONCERNING THE CRDRiESTON. 1902-6. 3 ft. 7u letters, memoranda, endorsements, and reports received and copies c: those sent. Arranged numerically according to the classification sober? described in entry U63. EDEN TC CCEEBSRCIDZNCS CONCERNING TIE CHARLESTON. 1902-6. 6 in. 7*3 A card index to the correspondence described in entry 770, showing name cf vessel, subject and occasionally an abstract of the correspond ence, file number, and sometimes date of the correspondence. Arranged alphabetically by subject. The index is preceded by a "Key," arranged numerically, showing main subjects and. numbers assigned to then and under sub-numbers and subjects to which they relate. PRODUCED JM 83 ...... spouses of t~ boadd 01: V^f * k w'. , 1902-6. ' ; in. 772 Z'~ i.es of memoranda from the senior member of the board to the Bureau ---i-- changes re con:".ended and of reports concerning changes in cost in . -g--; memoranda iron the Bureau approving or disapproving the board's :ru5, and pertinent letters from inspectors of other Navy Department . ureius. Arranged ninerically by change number (11:01-lii97)- -..EDS El THE CASE OF THE NEVIPORT NEU3 SIDTBUILDEIG AND DRYDOCK CO. vs. TEE UNITED STAFFS (COURT OF CLAIMS NO. 3037U). 1901-27. 9 in. 773 This case involved the Charleston. The Newport Revs Shipbuilding and Cry Dock Co., failing to complete and deliver the vessel on the date :milled dr. the contract, sued for damages on the ground that this fail ure vas because of delay in the delivery of side-belt armor. The records ire as follows: exhibits of the claimant consisting of photostats of re ceipts for equipment, correspondence with the Bureau concerning the in stallation of guns and gun foundations, progress reports, contractor's armor record, and weight calculations of.armor, arranged numerically by exhibit number (3-1--): enhibits of the defendant consisting of copies of ''hyoothetical questions" describing ever.ts that occurred in connection with arming of the ship and posing questions relating thereto, arranged alphabetically (A-E); and miscellaneous papers consisting of a photostat cf the contract (19'DI), photostats of correspondence with the Department of Justice (1927), photostats of documents relating to changes and to pay ments, and a copy cf the damage claim, unarranged. Host of the material is dated during the period of the vessel's construction, 1902-6. DDQ-JISITIOMS FOR BDUIPIENT AND SUPPLIES FOR TIE - CHARIESTOJI. 1903-3. 1/2 in. J]h Open-purchase requisitions showing articles and quantities required, estimated cost, and appropriation to which they were to be charged. Some related correspondence with the Paymaster General of the Navy and with the commandant and paymaster of the Norfolk Navy Yard is included. Unar ranged. :::rb invoices of ARTICLES for TIE CHARLESTON. 1903. 1/2 in. 773 lists of articles shipped or issued by the General Storekeeper at the Norfolk Navy Yard for the Charleston, showing articles, quantity, and unit price. Unarranged. 1LLANE0U3 RECORDS CONCERNING TIE CHARLESTON. 1903-6. 2 in. 776 Booklets of blueprint plans, specifications, lists of articles invoiced tc uhe Charleston, and lists of equipage and supplies. Some of these items rear file numbers shoving that they vere enclosures to the correspondence described in entry 770. Unarranged. iLEESPCIEENCE 0? THE SUPERINTENDING CCN3TRUCTCR INCERNING THE DELAWARE. 1905-13. 10 ft. _777 letters, memoranda, and reports received and.copies of those sent." Arranged numerically according to the classification scheme described in entrv L63-. produced - 83 3 r- r,D"X TO CORRESPONDENCE CONCERNING TIE DELAWARE. 1908-10. 1 ft. 77 = A card index to the correspondence described in entry 777, showing " r.ar.e of vessel, subject and occasionally an abstract of the correspond ence, and file number. Arranged alphabetically by subject. The index i preceded by a "Key," arranged numerically, showing main subjects and num bers assigned to them and thereunder subnumbers and subjects to which tL? relate. ' CGPEESPCiZINCZ 0? THE BOARD ON CHANGES FOR THE DELAWARE. 1907-10. 6 in 770 Letters from the Bureau referring changes to the board, reports of~ the board relating to changes in cost involved and stating whether or not the changes should be made, and notifications from the Bureau of ap proval or disapproval of the reports. Arranged numerically by change number (ItOOO-ItllU). RECCED 0? CHANGES ON THE DELAWARE. 1907-10. 1 vol. l/l; in. 78: Shows nature of change, change number, file reference to correspond ence of the superintending constructor, estimates of increase or decrease in cost submitted by the constructor and the contractor, date of referral to the board on changes, findings of the board, date of approval and cer tification of payment, and remarks. Arranged numerically by change num ber. CGEEESRONDZNCE OF THE SUPERINTENDING CONSTRUCTOR CONCERNING THE FANNING. 1911-13. 3 ft. 781 Letters, memoranda, endorsements, and reports received and copies of those sffHv. Arranged numerically according to the classification scheme described in entry 1x63* INDEX TO CORRESPONDENCE CONCERNING THE FANNING. 1911-13. 3 in. 782 A card index to the correspondence described in entry 791 showing sub ject and file number of correspondence. Arranged alphabetically by sub ject. The index is preceded by a "Key," arranged numerically, showing main subjects and numbers assigned to them and thereunder subnumbers and subjects to which they relate. CORRESPONDENCE OF THE BOARD ON CHANGES FOR THE FANNING. 1911-13. 2 ft. . 733 Copies of the board's reports to the Bureau on the cost of the changes and of letters received from the Bureau and from the senior member of the Board on Hull Changes for the Atlantic Coast. Arranged numerically by change number (3000-8023). CORRESPONDENCE OF THE SUPERINTENDING CONSTRUCTOR CONCERNING FUEL OIL BARGES NOS. 3 AND 6. 1913-13- 1 ft. 73b Letters, memoranda, and reports received and copies of those sent. .Arranged numerically according to the classification scheme described in entry 163. and file mirier of correspondence. Arranged alphabetically by "Ijct. The index is preceded by a "Key," arranged numerically, show- ` '. - -- ~ - -- C' ,s and numbers assigned to them and thereunder subnumbers ;-ects no .>*> the*"' rela te, f-i; Hi fee r.,- , *L CPPSALS ?C?. FULL OIL BARGES 1105. 5 AND 6. 1913. 786 Printed copies of hull specifications and proposals for furnishing bv tyoe of material. K- "13' Ait'L' WID-IIUGTON. 1399. 2 vols. 3 in. 787 Flans of punning,, drainage, and ventilation systems, fittings, blocks, coats, hard-ware, and stanchions. Arranged by type of plan, with tables J3S:;-. of contents in the volumes and lists of contents on the outside of the volumes. These are volumes 3 and U of what is probably a four-volume set Safe :CP1L5P0:.LLNCL OF THE SUPERINTENDING CONSTRUCTOR CONCERNING THE ILLINOIS. 1397-1910. 7 fu. 783 Letters,- reports, and memoranda received and copies of those sent. Arranged numerically according to the classification scheme described in entry U63* r.llX TO CORRESPONDENCE CONCERNING TIE ILLINOIS. 1397-1910. 1 ft. 789 A card index to the correspondence described in entry 733, showing name of vessel, subject and occasionally an abstract of the correspond ence, and file number. Arranged alphabetically by subject. The index is preceded by a "Ley,!l arranged numerically, showing main subjects and numbers assigned to then and thereunder subnumbers and subjects to which they relate. Ir i? 11 Ii'i1 h i i PIC OLD OF CHANGES ON TIE ILLINOIS.Nov. 1396-Feb. 1902. 1 vol. l/2 in. 790 Shows date the change was submitted by the contractor or superintend- ing constructor, nature of change, superintending constructor's andcon- reactor's cost estimates and date of forwarding them to the Bureau, date of Bureau's approval, date the contractor was notified, change in cost determined by the board, date of approval of board's report, and date of approval of bills for the change. Arranged chronologically. I | . \ : ! i | NI5CELIANE0U5 RECORDS RELATING TO TIE ILLINOIS. 1896-1902. 6 in. 791 Include plumbing specifications; reports on cost and valuation of the vessel; painting specifications; reports on painting, docking, and trials; lists of plans; booklets of plans; and a few items of correspondence. Un arranged. *Dr* o*\jiis SUFEF.INTEIDEs'G CONSTRUCTOR CONCERNING TFE KZARSAF.GE IIUCXY. 1896-1900. 9 ft. 792 Letters, ; moranda, and reports received and copies of those sent, H *> yro ct ccording to the classification scheme described entry 1;63. PRODUCED c/ JM-83 %3t ' ve.:. -fi> -'i&i.v - f7:ir'"s%J..'...;,. . . --------- -,r -- ~t ~:: * '`"c ::: tie izarsarc-e and '"T?\7nT:pT'V ! A J Vlkl Feb. 1896- Julv 1?C0. 1 - ol. 1 in. 7v. -hows date the change was submitted by the contractor or superintend inn constructor, nature of the change, superintending constructor's act c or.oractor'5 cos-, estimates and date of forwarding them to the Bureau, dace of Bureau's approval, date the contractor was notified, change in cost determined by the board, date of approval of board's report, and date of approval of bills for the change. Arranged chronologically. r f I 5 THE KEARSARGE AKD TIE rZIZUCKY. 1900. b vols. 10 i79'. General plans, hull plans, and plans of pumping, drainage, ventilal tier., various hinds of gear and apparatus, armor, turrets, rigging, lad ders, hatches, and rooms, with descriptions of methods of installing, care, operations, and tests of apparatus. Arranged by type of plan, with tables of contents in the volumes. higgiiiuzgts eights relating to tie kzat.sarge and tie kektucky. 1:?-15C0. in. 7?: Znclude lists of unfinished work, lists of equipage and supplies ar.d related correspondence, reports on cost and valuation of the vessels, ar.d reports of weights. Unarranged. ccr?z3?:-:zz:;cz gf tie superintending constructor concerning the louisiaxi. 1903-11. 6 ft. 7$o letters, memoranda, and reports received and copies of those sent. Arranged numerically according to the classification scheme described in entry lR$3. EZZX TO CCTZZSPCHZNCE CONCERNING THE LOUISIANA. 1903-11. 9 in. _7_?_7 A card index to the correspondence described in entry 796, showing name of vessel, subject and occasionally an abstract of the correspond ence, and file number. Arranged alphabetically by subject. The index is preceded by a "Hey," arranged numerically, showing main subjects and numbers assigned to them and thereunder subnumbers and subjects to which they relate. CORRESPONDENCE OF TIE BOARD ON CHANGES FOR TIE LOUISIANA. 19C3-7. 8 in. yp? letters from, the Bureau referring changes to the board, copies of the board's reports on changes in cost involved, and letters from the Bureau approving or disapproving the board's reports. Arranged numerically by change number (1?C1-13I;0). PZCGPZ GF CHANGES ON THE LOUISIANA. Hay 1903-Nov. 1907. 1 vol. l/2 In. "' 7C0 , /y Shows change number, file number of superintending constructor's let ter, nature of change, superintending constructor's and contractor's coso estlmates, date end fdle number of Bureau's letter referring change to ths board, date of board's report and amount of increased or decreased cost determined by the board, date of approval of board's report by the Bu reau, and dates o-f- o- e- --r - ic,,aaion of bills for cost of chnn--es . i rally's with a subject index in the volume arranged alphabet- . initial letter of subject. iopr- 3 in. GOO - os uns irassnes won:, reports cf tests cf was-a r tight conpartraeEtl, is c- ?-^-=-9s s.iippec or issued by the General Storekeeper at th= ;.a-ry lard, receipts for equipment, and requisitions for sunplies .--uipr.ent. Arranged by type of material. '* ._:?j:n:z;:c2 of the supeheiteiid big constructor concerne-ig the wnAvn - ' o " ^d f+ _ ------- 5oi Gutters, memoranda, and reports received and copies of those sent. iy according to the classification scheme described J "5. . A- Y"r . f~\ 'H ;UES?CNBSNCZ G? THE BOARD ON CHANGES FOR THE KARYLAND. 1902-6. 8 in. 802 seers ' :er tbs Bureau referring changes to the board, copies of the 'C -.si's reports on changes in cost involved, and letters from the Bureau -roving cr disapproving the board's reports. Arranged numerically by nd : nge number (Soi-?!i6). * -t ; HID OF CHANGES ON THE H/ulYLAHD. July 1901-0ct. 1906. 1 vol. 1/2 in. 803 Chews change number, file number of superintending constructor's let ter, nature of change, superintending constructor's and contractor's cost estimates, date ar.d file number of Bureau's letter referring change to --r. board, date of beard's report and amount of increased or decreased rst determined by the board, date of approval of board's report by the iureau, and dates cf certification of bills for cost of changes. Arr-.r.ged chronologically. There is a subject index in the volume, arranged alphabetically by initial letter of subject. .T'C IN THE GA3E OF THE NIF/PORT HEN'S SHIPBUILDING AND DRY DOCK CO. vs. TIE UNITED STATES (COURT OF CUE IE NO. 303?.'-}. 1901-5. 2 ft. 8oU This case involved the Maryland. The I.'export Nev.rs Shipbuilding and Try Dock Co.'s claim was for damages alleged to be caused by delay in de livery of the 2 l/2-inch superstructure armor. The records are as fol lows: exhibits of the claimant consisting of photostats of correspond ence with the Bureau relating to extensions of contract time, guns, gun Inundations, and other equipment for armor, of receipts for equipment, of progress reports, of contractor's armor record, and of calculations of weights of armor, arranged numerically by exhibit number (2-26); exhibits -i the defendant consisting of copies of reports of a Navy Bepa.rtnent civilian tecimicai assistant concerning the Navy Department's side of the case, with comments on the claimant's exhibits, arranged alphabetically ,A-:I): ar.d miscellaneous papers consisting of a copy of the damage claim, copies of some of the defendant's exhibits described above, and cos: of reoorts of costs of chan-es and "h*.~ o tactical cuesiions" ruts os event ~ occurrea J.1-- instruction of the vessel z{\( ,?j...-? `. * ^7'k, -- , ^`/^-v^*-1" <? -~w^ff^Vj'/^^nr%.Si ?c41 '^- /; u;y. ... "IT i::;cz:i5 and requisitions fcr equip:";:? for t:e Maryland. 1901.-6, 2 in. -. Store invoices of articles shipped or issued by the General Store-"" keeper at the Norfolk Navy Yard, with accompanying receipts for the ar ticles, and open-purchase requisitions for supplies and equipment. ranged 'ey type of material. CORRESPONDENCE 0? THE SUREREITEIIDBIG CONSTRUCT CONCERNING THE KEG.I- SCTA. 1903-13. ft. ' --C Letters, memoranda, and reports received and copies of those ser Arranged numerically according to the classification scheme described in entry 163. innz to cceresfcejence concerning the Minnesota. 1903-13. 9 in. tA card index to the correspondence described in entry 806, showing name cf vessel, subject and occasionally an abstract of the correspond- ence, and file number. Arranged alphabetically by subject. The index 1, preceded by a "Key,11 arranged numerically, showing main'subjects and num bers assigned to them and thereunder subnumbers and subjects to which -.mm relate. COERESPQZZUCE OF THE BOARD ON CHANGES FOR THE MINNESOTA. 1903-10. 1 ft. 80s Letters from the Bureau submitting changes, copies of board's reports on changes in. cost involved, and letters from the Bureau approving or disapproving the board's reports. Arranged numerically by change number (2001-2113). . ._ RECORD OF CHANGES ON THE MINNESOTA. Dec. 1903-Nov. 1907. 1 vol. l/2 ir.. 80? Shows change number, file number of superintending constructor's let ter, nature of change, superintending constructor's and contractor's cost estimates, date and file number of Bureau's letter referring change to th board, date of board's report and amount of increased or decreased cost . determined by board, date of approval of board's report by the Bureau, and dates of certification of bills for cost of changes. Arranged chrer.:logically. There is a subject index in the volume, arranged alphabetical!;' by initial letter of subject. CORRSSPCIIENCE OF TIE SUPERINTENDING CONSTRUCTOR CONCERNBIG TIE MISSOURI. 1900-1910. 1 ft. xLO Letters, memoranda, and reports received and copies of those sent. Arranged numerically according to the classification scheme described in entry 163. INDEX TO CORRESPONDENCE CONCERNING TIE MISSOURI. 1900-1910. 1 ft. SU A card index to the correspondence described in entry 310, showing name of vessel, subject and occasionally an abstract of the correspond- . ence, and file number. Arranged alphabetically by subject. The index is preceded by a "Key," arranged numerically, shotting main subjects and numbers assigned to them and thereunder sulr-vr.ters and subjects to which thev relate. >A?f ,:s o? x:z o: CF THE SUPERINTENDING CONSTRUCTOR relating to THE ."ii-OURI. 19r 3 ir.. 312 lS.y--isXi.ee lists ex equipage, supplies, and portable articles delivered tie commanding officer; job orders for extra labor and material shovj- v.-pes ar.d quantity of extra labor and material and the cost; and lists ' eeuipner.t ar.d supplies delivered to the Newport News Shipbuilding and loch Co. fer the Missouri. Arranged by type of material. riiMSPCiniici o? the ?oare oit changes for the Missouri. 1900-190U. 9 in. 813 Letters from the Bureau referring changes to the board, copies of "oord's reports or. changes in cost involved, and letters from the Bureau -- roving cr. disapprerving board's reports. Arranged numerically by change rubber (101-20?).. IISCILIAIZOUS RECOILS RELATING TO THE MISSOURI. 1901-iw 5 in. 8Uu Include booklets of plans, reports of trials, menoranda regarding :ranges, lists cf unfinished work, lists of weights, bills for work done, invoices and receipts fer supplies and equipment, and launching data, dome cf these items are. records of the board on changes. Unarranged. '-m?' vghii yttAfcmJsv'r*g. i&f- 0 rmtzy,- m MIRES?ONDENCE SE THE S'JFZREiTEIIDIBa CONSTRUCTOR CONCURRING THE MONAGHAN. 1909-15. 5 ft. TO Letters, memoranda, and reports received and copies of those sent. Arranged numerically according to the classification scheme described In entry i|63. EILIX TO'CCFEESPCHIENCI CONCERNING TIE MONAGHAN. 1909-15. 5 in. - 816 A card index to the correspondence described in entry 8l5, showing subject of correspondence and file number. Arranged alphabetically by subject. The index: is preceded by a "Key," arranged numerically, show ing main subjects and numbers assigned to them and thereunder subnumbers and subjects to which they relate. te fs rs \% & CORRESPONDENCE CF THE BOARD ON CHANGES FOR THE MONAGHAN. 1909-12. 3 in. 817 letters received from the Bureau and the senior member of the Board on Hull Changes for the Atlantic Coast referring changes to the board, copies of board's reports on changes in cost involved, and letters from she Bureau approving or disapproving board's reports. Arranged numer ically by change number (7000-7031). vr,--i-'-->t /-- ' i a ^4- n r\if rnr-itrp,y> /nA',GV'pTT'rn m--* * v**'-rri * *; k Letters, m.amornrdn, ar.d reports received and copies of those sent. Arranged numerically according to the classification, scheme descrioed in entry 163. V? K 1.FES? intense concerning tm: Montana. 19o5-h. 319 A card index to the cerresocnder.ce described in entry xu., showing nuns of vessel, subject ar.d occasionally an abstract ox the correspo.nd- roe, and iilo number. Arranged alphabetically by aubgoct. The xr.ciex produced 153 JM - 83 . A*lJC*v'wK*AA> ^ ~i?*~'~*****Oa -. '$* preceded by a "Key," arranged numerically, showing main subjects ar.d numbers assigned nc then and thereunder subnumbers and subjects to iU-r.*^7,j. i.**^- *1W-i "<-aCc '^ Coru.-i :? ::-z board c:: changes for the Montana. 1905-10. 1 ... Letters from the Bureau referring changes to the board, copies of -- board's reports cn changes in cost involved, and letters from the Bure^approring or disapproving board's reports. Arranged numerically by crTI number (3000-3103). '.rr? __ *i norf Vi_r.Vj 1 r ruirr> nA-T.mr<, :-.Wu,>,_M:A>iTmA . n_.aj. 1jl m. .-... These memoranda contain descriptions of tests to be made on apparaum installed by the Bureau of Construction and Repair. Arranged by subject. There is a subject index, arranged alphabetically, showing subject and page number. 7^ m-; r\-T Z **"*1 ~r\ Ft~,--> rTnHr E MONTANA. 1906. 1 in. of the launching, with accompanying data regarding di mensions, weights, and status of work. Arranged by subject. BHFILIE. 1-399. h vols. 8 in. 523 General plans, hull plans, and plans of furniture, chests, cooperage^ boat davits, hatches, ladders, gears, and hoists and other electrically operated apparatus. Arranged by type of plan. There are tables of ccr.- tents in the volumes and lists of contents on the outside of the volumes. CORRZS? GNDZKCE C? THE SUPERINTENDING CONSTRUCTOR CONCERNING THE NORTH CAROIHiA.- 1905-H. 6 ft. 82U Letters, memoranda, and reports received and copies of those sent. Arranged numerically according to the classification scheme described ia entry i;63. CORRESPONDENCE OF THE 30ARD ON CHANGES FOR THE NORTH CAROLINA. 1906-12. 6 in. 82: Letters from the Bureau referring changes to the board, copies of board's reports on changes in cost involved, and letters from the Bureau approving or disapproving board's reports. Arranged numerically by char-y number (2536-2603). CORRESPONDENCE OF ZZ SUFERINTENUING CONSTRUCTOR CONCERNING TIE PROTEUS i:* '*Ti nt _______ 1911-15. 3 ft. Letters, nenoranda, and reports received and copies of those sent. Arranged numerically according to the classification scheme described ir. entry U63. REPORTS OF THE 30ZZ ON CHANGES FOR THE PROTEUS AI3 TIE NEREUS- 3 in. 32" Copies of board's reports on changes in cost involved, with an occa- sz.cr.al letter received from the Bureau. Arranged numerically by change -------^ r 11 o , * PRODUCED , ur.iK'f 19,13, - 5 jr in. Oili tiv.tJtj :.,s'^y"i'T,,urrroc i*v>ir: *^ m:r7 i Avr. 1912328 of daily statements showing for the hull and engine depart . :h.e title of occupation, and number of r.en employed in each occupa- . Arranged by name of vessel and thereunder chronologically. 'RTTDRCE 0? THE SUPERINTENDING CONSTRUCTOR CONCERNING THE ROE. 1903-13. 3 ft. 329 Looters, memoranda, and reports received and copies of those sent. ' numerically according 'to the classification scheme described in .-"uo3. rnr\ CORRESPOiiDENCE RELATING TO THE ROE. 1903-13. 5 in. 830 A card index to the correspondence described in entry 829, showing robject of correspondence and file number. Arranged alphabetically by r.ib ject. The index is preceded by a "Key," arranged numerically, show ing main subjects and numbers assigned to them and thereunder subnumbers and subjects to which they relate. 1909-11. 3 in. 831 uetiers received from the Bureau submitting the change, reports of *.he board on changes in cost involved, and letters received from the Bu reau approving or disapproving the board's reports. Occasionally there is a joint report by the boards on changes of the Bureau of Construction and Repair and of the Bureau of Steam Engineering. Arranged numerically by change number (JCCO-pOUl). c:e?.esfo:dence c? SUPERINTENDING CONSTRUCTOR CONCERNING THE SEAL. 1903-12. 3 ft. 832 letters, memoranda, and reports received and copies of those sent. Arranged numerically according to the classification scheme described in entry U63. CONCERNING THE SEAL. 1908-12. h in. 833 A card index to the correspondence described in entry 332, showing subject of correspondence and file number. Arranged alphabetically by subject. The index is preceded by a "Key," arranged numerically, show ing main subjects and numbers assigned to them and thereunder subnumbers and subjects to which they relate. CORRESPONDENCE OF THE SUPERINTE'.IDING CONSTRUCTOR CONCERNING THE TERRY. 1903-13. 3 ft. 83U letters, memoranda, and reports received and copies of those sent. Arranged numerically according to the classification scheme described in er.cry l;63. anorcving 0r disapproving the board's reports. Arranged numerical!-,- cr.sn.3s r,,u..voer ^ )* c:?ees?c:eznce of the suplrintzizing constructor concerning the tesas 1911-16. 9 ft. i~ letters} memoranda, and reports received and copies of those sent. Arranged numerically according to the classification scheme described i- ccepes? ezence cf tps board on cianges for tie ttxas. 1911-16. 6 in. 837 Letters received from the Bureau and the senior member of the Board or. lull Charges for the Atlantic Coast submitting changes and reports c: the board on changes in cost involved. Arranged numerically by change rrrtber (9000-9110). ZZrCllS CF EEC?. DEPLOYED Oil THE TEXAS. Apr. 1912-IIar. 1911|. 3 in. 833 Consist cf daily statements showing for the hull and engine depart ments the title of occupation and number of men employed in each occupa tion. Arranged chronologically. correspondence cf tie supeeinteiising constructor concerning the Virginia. 1901-12. 6 ft. letters} memoranda} and reports received and copies of those sent. Arranged numerically according to the classification scheme described in entry k-63. ' INDEX TO CCFJ3SP031DENCE CONCERNING THE VIRGINIA. 1901-12. 1 ft. 8h0 A card index to the correspondence described in entry 839} showing name of vessel} subject and occasionally an abstract of the correspond ence, and file number. Arranged alphabetically by subject. The index is preceded by a "Key," arranged numerically, showing main subjects and numbers assigned to them and thereunder subnumbers and subjects to which they relate. correspondence of tie board on changes for tie Virginia. 1902-7. 9 in. 81il Letters received from the Bureau submitting changes, copies of board's reports on changes in cost involved, and letters from the Bureau ap proving or disapproving board's reports. A few of the reports are joint reports of the boards on changes of the Bureau of Construction and Repair sr.d of the Bureau of Steam Engineering. Arranged numerically by change j. V----^ C. J REGGIES IN TIE GAGE OF TIE IE'.POPE HERS SHIPBUILDING AND DRY DOCK CO. vs. E-E UNITED SEERS (COURT CR CLAIRS NO. 30372). 1901-6. 3 ft. 81:2 This case involved the Virginia. The Newport News Shipbuilding and . Dr}' lock Co. claimed damages because of alleged delay ir. the delivery of 3-inch turret armor tubes. The records are as follows: exhibits cf the defendant consisting of state.ner.is cf the Navy Department's side of the PRODUCED JM -83 -- -^.v --Vr" ,, Ki'ffMiiW rw rn ' "*i. LT' ` `VjtybMJTC -.:? by a i:avy Department civilian technical assistant, with co.rmcnIn on - .: .Inirant' s e-xhibics, arranged alphabetically (.-.-?}; photostats of ::rr^s?ondence between the contractor and the I^avy Lepartr.ervb in conivc- nnc ccnstrucozcn oz tnc vessel^ arrarr^eo. crcronologically} '^hotocf cost estivates, arranged chronologically; and miscellaneous*reo- xds consisting of lisvs of unfinished work, lists of the contractor's ; cults, statements of x-he contractor's claim., and a digest of records re lating to boiler installation prepared by the civilian technical assistant, _r. arranged. I .<e- ) V.' ,1r. ?1ANS OF THE VIEGZriR. n.d. ? booklets. 1 in. 8U3 These booklets contain blueprints of the inboard profile, upper deck, ik $ gen dec:-:, berth deck, upper platform, lower platform, and hold of the Virginia. All five booklets contain copies of the same plans, but the clans are not arranged in the same order in each booklet. | rrV--. h::;: is it ions ZOUIPIENT FC?. THE VIRGINIA. Jan.-Dec. 190?. l/h in. -------------- 8hU Open-purchase requisitions sharing articles, quantity required, and estimated cost. Arranged chronologically. ITTDICES 07 SU??1IZ5 .1" IDUIFIZNT FOE. TIE VIRGINIA. Aug. 190?-June 1906. 1/2 in. 8h? Store invoices of articles shipped or issued by the General Store keeper at the Norfolk Navy- Yard showing articles, quantity, and unit crice. Arranged chronologically. [jjMfe 1% il IP LISTS OF ARTICIE5 EEIITZEED TO TIE VIRGINIA. 1906. l/b in. 8U6 Show articles, quantity, and cost. Arranged in part chronologically. CCERE3F0ISINCE 07 TIE SUPERINTENDING CONSTRUCTOR CONCERNING THE UEST VIRGINIA. 1911-la. 6 ft. _8U7 Letters, memoranda, and reports received and copies of these sent. Arranged numerically according to the classification scheme described in entry L63. CORRESPONDENCE OF THE BOARD ON CHANGES FOR THE NEST VIRGINIA. 1901-15 1 ft. iM Letters received from the Bureau submitting changes, reports of the board on changes of cost involved, and letters from the Bureau approving or disaooroving board's reports. Arranged numerically by change mincer 301-61.3). -vcCORD CF CHANGES CN THE NEST VIRGINIA. July 1901-Oct. 1906. 01. n _ `-'iOrtS change number, file number of superintending constructor1 a lot t { nature cr.snge, superintending constructor's and contractor1': coat ---vi..a^es, date ana 1 ile number of Bureau's letter referring cher-ge 00 v -,-oard, date oa 0 cr-.rc.1 s report and amount of increased or dec re no ed _ 0 v vLoterrumec cy tne coard, date of approval of board's re-porc ey vie r~a"., ancl cates of certification of bills for cost of change c. . mro-.-. g-v AY'S 1 -.yV, nnni c*T'r'' '.***;* *- ^ ;cct. ^ c"7 PRODUCED JM-83 ... - --------- ..vA T.:?cr.T cr-s shiptuiltino id dry dock co. (go'et :? 30373). 1901-3. 2 ft. :asc- involved the. '.,'e: 'irminia. The Report News ohipbuildir^' Lee': Co. cle.ir.cd damages because of nlle~od delay in deliver-.- - hatch coaming amor. T?hhe records are as follows: exhibits cei er. art consisting of statements by the Navy Department civilly " assistant on the Navy Department's side of the case, with ccr- br.e claimant's exhibits, arranged alphabetically (A-I), and a ts on contract provisions regarding plans and specifications .and and the lZest Virginia not marked or filed by letter of the and exhibits of the claimant consisting of photostat copies cr cent plans and specifications, receipts for equipment, and correspond, dice iT._ui. the Bureau regarding guns, torpedoes, and equipment therefor, arc structure armor, arranged numerically (H-29). 5 ICSCTLLANZCTS RECORDS SLiTEG TO THE '.VEST VIRGINIA. 190U-5. 6 in. 8=1 Store invoices of articles shipped or issued by the General Store keeper at the Norfolk Navy .Yard, with occasional receipts for the arti cles; open-purchase requisitions for supplies and equipment; allowance lists of equipage and supplies; and a report of the preliminary trial cT the vessel. Arranged in general by type of material. MISCELLANEOUS RECORDS RELATING TO CLAIMS. 1901-16. 1 ft. 852 Most of these records relate to the best Virginia, but there are sene records relating to the Virginia and a few items relating to the Charles ton and the Maryland. The records consist of correspondence between the claimant's anterneys and the Department of Justice, between the superin tending constructor and the Department of Justice, and with various bu reaus of the Mavy Department concerning the construction of the vessels; statements of the contractor's claims; and correspondence regarding such matters as arrangements for the taking of testimony and the transmittal of records. The copies of correspondence during the period of construc tion are in the form of photostats. Unarranged. Records Relating to the New York Shipbuilding Co. Camden, K. J. coerespoieence g? the superintending constructor concerning the ammeii (TCARET0 BOAT EESTRCYER NO. 35). 1909-1'h. 2 ft. 855 letters, memoranda, and related papers received and copies of letters, reports, and. related papers sent. Arranged numerically according to the classification scheme described in entry 679. CORRESPONDENCE 0? TIC SUPERINTENDED CONSTRUCTOR CONCERNED TIE ARKANSAS- 1909-16. 9 ft. letters, memoranda, and related papers received and copies of letters,- reports, and rolaned papers sent. Arranged numerically according to the classification scheme :esci in e ntry 679. PRODUCED JM-83 ::?jz5ro::_`.iNcs o? the sivinr.-iNDiNG constev,; concerning the ericsc/a 1G- 1912-13. 2 ft. _ _ letters, nemcrarts, ana rested papers rrcsived and copies of let retorts, and reiatec. papers sent. Arranged numerically according to classification scheme described in entry 679. " ------,-v^ ----s~rn-.-n-- " I' CHANGES For ERICSSON. I9H4-I6. 3/7 rfja, of wsar. l*"s referr-m,- ohOTge8 to the b0ia.d OTO,^. " '="= ! reyorts, capoos c: Jureau's approving reports f .-earn, ar.= sopaas or oorresrr-.aer.oo between the oontraotors and the SL. interning ccnstruotor or.r between the w^rintoKttBg constructor otraau relating to -as cnanges. Arranged nura-ricaUy, beginning lioi'Ie-medlae'lder of iSanltent "'*" * ;cv?vv?c::bvvce or v:v board :n changes for tt. jagob jq:zs. 191U-I6. < - n. .Sd Copies of Bureau's letters referring ck-nges to the board, copies S' - scare's reports, copies of --eau's letter:; approving reports of the * ' _nd copies of correspondence oetvreer. the contractors and the sunerii>^lT^^ lap constructor end betveer. the suporinter,l i.ng constructor and the BtwT, relating to the changes, m nar.y instance;: |.he coov of the Bureau'^ oer approving the board's report has beer, removed aid replaced by a JLilT cion of the file number and rate of the letter, and the note "See Es-W- rating Section chang- e frle . : or copy .J., of above letter." Arranged nuir.er^ - 1-ri.th Ui-1 and enrarg vith 39-!/-, .-According to the classified.'/^(777 scheme described in entry oro. ::`~/sF;:E3ECE 'l: g/.'.v.'P'ictg?. concerning the jaky/s IriO-lo. 2 :i. _ < . ~1l$Q Letters, mer.orar.ua, ana r-claaet taper-. received and cooies of reports, and related papers sent. Arranged numerically according to^.} classic, ication scheme essences ir. entry 679. " . .aSCNi.lA'.'EOUS PAVERS OV ?!1 SUFiftIN7EROB'J&CDPST?,,T',vQp fi+t. JARVIS. 1912-lr. 2 in. ' `v ' ........... w _ ~'r.cce papers include 12 photcataxic copier- of a letter from th: Cu|^r ir.ter.iing constrictor the Bureau forwavti/rylaunching data (1712.) eu,^~ Jir lenders received and copies of letters sent relating to the draft, -p elacsment, uni -weights of equipment and materials built into the ' (1912-13/* .-arranged chronologically. --- .,-Z-- .. ^:r- r':'!'DT,T>`^wr~'T>'rr'l~%rr' /ir\yTr,r~''n'Tr,r^r^ r^'^TP1m rr-1 - * _-i-v w'O- -- .. __. Ll .t ul . V i v/giiiul J_i, \_T 2. ..' *f- . letters, memoranda, and related papers received and copies of let*ltr reports, -and related papers sent. Arranged numerically according to '(' classification scheme described in entry 679. ~" INSTRUCTOR'S ESTHETES OF COST 0? 1JQRK Oil THE KANSAS. 1907. Ccpies of letters to the Bureau dealing with recommendations in t.-JZ~ report cf the Board of Inspection and Survey, which witnessed the ore- lirirary trial, giving estimated cost of labor and materials, estir.v.-.-; time required, and the superintending constructor's recommendation. working papers are included. Arranged chronologically. cc?zzs?c:zz:cz :? tm board cij changes for the Kansas. 190U-7. 5 in. x. letters from the Bureau referring changes to the board, copies of board's reports, letters from the Bureau approving reports of the bcirm and ccpies of correspondence between the contractors and the superin tending constructor and between the superintending constructor and the Bureau relating to the changes. Arranged numerically, beginning with 33-72 and ending with 33-132, according to the classification scheme de scribed in entry 833. CCRPZSPCZZNCZ OF THE SUPERETTE! IT) E.'G CONSTRUCTOR CONCERNING THE MCA 1903-lz. 2 rft*.. xg letters, memoranda., and related papers received and copies of Ic-oo-r:, reports, and related papers sent. Arranged numerically according to classification scheme described in entry 679. COZRZSNGIZZZZ CF THE SUPEREirEIIDEZ CONSTRUCTOR CONCERNED THE Mi:::' - 1 O'"'** "1O -L, ~J'-J--<L < --4*v4. _ Letters, memoranda, and related papers received and copies of letb . reports, and related papers sent. Arranged numerically c.cc'-r:' da, to u classification scheme described in entry 679. CCIZZSF'ZZZNCE CF TIE SUFIREITENTING CONSTRUCTOR CONCERNED THE IZN s-.rrrvm iC'-A.m d f-u m" Leuuers, memoranda, and related papers received and copies of lev.-'-, reports, and related papers sent. Arranged numerically according to ' classification scheme described in entry 79. .. 0. .S .L UU . C-- _/-*! .0_fb. E*o . 110* --- TOQ7_T_T.. 2 ft. .pers received and copies of io'.' Arrar.gcd numerically according i - <'7 0 produced JM - P.1 .*tTt* * *' rJtr v-/- - --EE3P0M2NCS OF THE SUPERINTENDING CONSTRUCTOR CONCERNING THE UTAH. -`coE-Ui. 8 ft. 869 Tetters, memoranda, and related papers received and copies of letters, ri-orPS, and related papers sent. Arranged numerically according to the -Ossification scheme described in entry 679. ::=iES?OKDENCE OF THE SUPERINTENDING CONSTRUCTOR CONCERNING THE WASHING TON. 1903-11. 5 ft. '' 670 31 ,1ii ! Lerters, memoranda, and related papers received and copies of letters, reports, and related papers sent. Arranged according to the classifi cation scheme described in entry 679. J 3 CCEEESFONDENCE OF THE BOARD ON CHANGES FOR THE WAINNRIGHT. 191U-16. y 5 in. 871 f- Copies of Bureau's letters referring changes to the board, copies of me :card's reports, copies of Bureau's letters approving reports of the board, ar.d copies of correspondence between the contractors and the superintend JV ing constructor and between the superintending constructor and the Bureau relating to the changes. In many instances the copy of the Bureau's let ter approving the board's report has been removed and replaced by a nota tion of the file number and date of the letter, and the note "See Estima ting Section, change file for copy of above letter." Arranged numerically, beginning with IlU--1 and ending with 39-U6, according to the classification scheme described in entry 858. CORRESPONDENCE OF THE SUPERINTENDING CONSTRUCTOR CONCERNING THE JACOB ' JONES AND THE WAINWRIGHT (TORPEDO BOATS NOS. 6l AND 62, RESPECTIVE!!). 1913-18. U ft. ' 872 Letters, memoranda, and related papers received and copies of letters, reports, and related papers sent. Arranged numerically according to the classification schema described in entry 679. it V f MISCELLANEOUS RECORDS CONCERNING THE JACOB JONES AND THE WAINWRIGHT. 1915-16. 1/2 in. 873 Include a letter from the Bureau to the superintending constructor re garding the Wainwright's allowance list and a copy of the superintending constructor's letter forwarding a copy of the Bureau's letter to the con tractors; a letter from the senior officer connected with the Jacob Jones to the superintending constructor regarding stowage of fuel-oil hose; an -j.-.dorsement by the inspector of machinery; and a list of tests. Nos. 27 t.tr.cugh 39, prepared and issued for the Jacob Jones and the Wainwright and "''i'-g instructions cn how to perform the tests. Unarranged, except that '.be Pests are in numerical order. rp.uEPCNDENCS OF THE SUPERINTENDING CONSTRUCTOR CONCERNING THE SONOMA AM THE ONTARIO (SEAGOING TUGS NOS. 12 AND 13, RESPECTIVELY). 1911-17 1 ft. 37h -Steers, memoranda, and related papers received and copies of letters, P-rps, and related papers sent. Arranged numerically according to the ---Ification scheme described in entry 679. produced 161 - 83: SUPERDiTEiT33 CONSTRUCTOR rS RIME LEMICES FOR THE SONOMA AND THtf rv-, 1912. 3 in. ---------- * ' Invoices of articles of ec;:ii"^r.c and supply furnished by general^ storekeepers at navy yards on approved allowance lists of these vessels, showing nr.aamr.e orf vessel, navy yard furnishing the articles, and article furnished. .Arranged by name oi vessel. MISCEDlADZOUS PAPERS 0? THE SURIP.EMmNBING CONSTRUCTOR RELATING TO THE SONOMA AM) THE ONTARIO. 1911-13. 2 in. 8?6 Include a list of changes for each vessel showing number^of change, ti tle, surerintending constructor 1s file number, by whom initiated and date, date authorized and Bureau's fi_e numoer, contractor's estimate with date, constructor's estimate with date sent to the Bureau, whether approved or disapproved by the Bureau with iate and file number, amount allowed by the board" on changes end date, and date and file number of Bureau's letter ap proving or disapproving the report of the board on changes] copies of the superintending constructor's lezters commenting on the report of the board on the final trials of the Sonoma and the Ontario; and a copy of the final report of returned finished weights for the Sonoma. Unarranged. Records of the Superintending Constructor, Ijll Fifth Avenue ' New fork, N. Y. The function of the superintending constructor stationed in New York City was to supervise the manufacture and repair of paravanes and otters. The principal contractor and the subcontractor for these mine sweeping devices were the.E, V. Bliss Co., Brooklyn, N. Y., and the Bossert Corp., Utica, N. I., respectively. Inspectors, under the superintending con structor, were stationed at these companies to oversee the manufacture and repair of paravanes and otters. After manufacture, paravanes and otters were sent to testing stations at City Island, N. Y., Yorktown, Va., and Norfolk, Va. GENERAL CORRESPONDENCE OF THE SUPERINTENDING CONSTRUCTOR. 1917-19* 3 ft. 877 letters, memoranda, and reports received and copies of those sent. The correspondence is with the Bureau of Construction and Repair, the Bu reau cf Supplies and .Accounts, the Commandant of the Third Naval District, contractors and subcontractors, and members of the staff of the superin tending constructor. Also included are inspection reports, certificates of tests, reports of material shipped, and bills of lading. Arranged al phabetically by initial letter of subject. PARAVANE TEST CERTIFICATES AND DAILY RECORD OF RUNS. July-Oct. 1918] Apr.-May 1919. 3 in. 878 Copies of test certificates (the originals having been forwarded w'i'tn the paravane shipments-) shewing type, number, maker, travel of hydro static valve, and spring strength of the paravane. With each test certif icate is a dated certificate of the inspecting officer certifying that he had witnessed the test of the paravane and had passed it for service, and the accompanying data on which the certificate was based. The daily rec ord of runs shows otter number, run number, result of test, and ad#HlrCri||fo ments made. Arranged chronologically. iKUuUUED 162 - 83 ;::2?ICTI0:: REPORTS OK OTTERS. June 1918-Mar. 1919. 9 in. _8_7_9 3. These reports consist of copies of general inspection, reports on ;-tcrs. They contain otter number, date inspected, weight, and remarks :r inerts checked in making the inspection as well as copies of reports of inspection of damaged otters showing the condition of damaged otters on navy yards and the disposition made by the inspecting officer. Ar ranged by type of report and thereunder chronologically. reports of inspections of otters-at the bossert gorp. May-Juiy 1918. 3 in. 880 Consist of a "General Inspection" section containing Questions and answers on otters and a "Detailed Inspection" section containing more detailed questions and answers on dimensions and other data in connec tion with otters. Arranged chronologically. REPORTS OF MATERIAL SHIPPED BY THE E. W. BLISS CO. Sept.-Nov. 1918. 1 in. 881 Copies of reports of paravane parts shipped to paravane testing sta tions, navy yards, and offices of the Emergency Fleet Corporation at various ports. They shew route by which material was shipped, material shipped, name of addressee, date, and number and description of articles shipped. Arranged chronologically. MISCELLANEOUS RECORD'S. 1918-19. 2 in. 882 An unidentified office card file containing rough data on such topics as towing ropes, paravane tools, gravity bands, and spare parts; some rough data sheets labeled "general inspection record"; copies of a daily progress report of the Bossert Corp. showing by type the number of para vane bodies inspected and passed and their serial numbers, October 1918- January 1919, and copies of a record of shipments showing the railroad and car number and the numbers of the otters in each car, November 1918- January 1919; a daily report of the E. W. Bliss Co. showing the number of paravanes inspected and 'passed and the number shipped to the testing station, November 1913-March 1919; papers relating to the installation of paravane equipment; and a list of expenses incurred by the E. W. Bliss Co. incident to the manufacture of paravanes. Unarranged, except that the daily reports and record of shipments are arranged chronologically. r a -( > : n it u h ii- hP f t ii : 1' Records Relating to the Seattle Construction and Dry Dock Co. Seattle, Wash. CORRESPONDENCE OF THE SUPERINTENDING CONSTRUCTOR RELATING TO THE BUSHNELL. 1913-16. 5 ft. my Letters and telegrams received, copies of letters and telegrams sent, and memoranda, reports, blueprints, and photographs. Arranged according to an alphabetical-numerical subject classification scheme and chrono logically thereunder. Construction of the Bushnell was begun by the Moran Brothers Co., Seattle, and was completed by the Seattle Construction and Dry Dock Co. MISCELLANEOUS RECORDS RELATING TO THE BUSHNELL. 1913-15. 2 ft. 88U Material orders and schedules, requisitions for supplies, bills of PRODUCED Jli/I - 83 lading, inspection calls on equipment, reports of hull weights and in srectior.s, and related correspondence. Unarranged. CCEEEBPOIDENCE OF THE SUPERINTENDIt'! CONSTRUCTOR RELATING TO THE F-3 EE THE (SUBMARINES NOS. 22 AND 23, RESPECTIVEIZ--FORMEKLTjpr PICKEREL A13 THE SKATE). 1910-13. 2 ft. "V;I Letters and telegrams received, copies of letters and telegrams sene' and memoranda, reports, blueprints, and photographs. Arranged acccrdi.-' to an alphabetical-numerical subject classification scheme and chronc- ^ logically thereunder. Construction of these vessels was begun by the Moran Brothers Co., Seattle, and was completed by the Seattle Construc tion and Dry Dock Co. REGCPE3S OF THE SUPER INTENDING CONSTRUCTOR RELATING TO THE H-3 (SUBHARER NO. 30--FCPJiERLr THE GARFISH). 1910-11;. 2 ft. 3rd Learners and telegrams received, copies of letters and telegrams sen*., and ocher records including memoranda, reports, blueprints, and photo graphs. Arranged under the following subject headings: General File, which is arranged according to an alphabetical-numerical subject classi fication. scheme'; Material Orders and Inspection Calls, which includes copies of the orders for materials and correspondence arranging for in spections before acceptance; Payments, which includes the contractor's claims for installment payments under the contract and certificates by the contractor and the superintending constructor that the work had been done and payment had not previously been made; and Monthly Progress Re ports, which shows the status of the construction and the percentage com pleted. Arranged in general chronologically under the above headings. . Construction of this vessel was begun by the Moran Brothers Go., Seattle, and was completed by the Seattle Construction and Dry Dock Co. j 3 4 i iM CORRESPONDENCE Op THE SUPERINTENDING CONSTRUCTOR RELATING TO THE K-3 (SUBMARINE NO. 3U). 19H;. 3 in. 887 Letters and telegrams received, copies of letters and telegrams ser.t, and memoranda and reports pertaining to the following subjects in con nection with the building and equipping of the K-3: the 19th and 20th payment installments under the contract, launching and docking of the vessel, final weights of the vessel's equipment, and trial runs. In cluded are monthly progress reports from April through September 1911: awi an annual report of work done. Arranged in general chronologically under the above-mentioned subjects. RECORDS OF THE SUPERINTENDING CONSTRUCTOR RELATING TO TIE K-l; (SUBMAREE K0. 35--FCRMERLT THE WALRUS). 1912-15. 2 ft. 883 Letters and telegrams received, copies of letters and telegrams sent, and other records including memoranda, reports, blueprints, and photo graphs. Arranged under the following subject headings: General File, which is arranged according to a subject-numeric classification scheme; Material Orders and Inspection Calls, which includes copies of orders * for materials and correspondence arranging for inspections before accept ance by the Navy; Payments, which includes the contractor's claims for installment payment under the contract and certificates by the contrac tor .and the suoerinter.dinr constructor that the work had been done ana PRODUCED I6i; ...".er.t had not previously beer, made; and Monthly Progress Reports, which .""2 -".e status oi tne construction and the percentage coriole ted. The ,:rv:parent is chronological under the above subiecu headirrs. Consi"vr.. ~ "his vessel was begun at the Moran Brothers Co., Seattle, and was - vrleted by the Seattle C instruction and Cry Dock Co. Records Relating to the V.'illiam R. Trigg Co., Richmond, Va. amelincs q? trz board oi: changes for the shubrick, the stock row, AMD THE THOEEZON. Mar. Ill, liar. 1$, and May 3, 1901. 1 voTT Tin. 389 A daily record of the board's proceedings. Arranged chronologically. Records Relating to the Union Iron VJorks, S'an Francisco, Calif. register of cgrrespgnbzncz sent by the superintending constructor. Jan. 1?Q7-July 1903. 1 vol. 1/2 in. 890 Gives date of correspondence, type of communication, name of addressee, subject of correspondence, and file number. The correspondence to which this register refers has not been found. Arranged chronologically. REGISTER CF CTREE SFO'.ZENCZ RECEIVED BY THE SUPERINTEIDIIJG CONSTRUCTOR. Mar. 1907-Aug. 150S. 1 vol, l/2 in. 391 Gives date the correspondence was received, date of correspondence, correspondent's file number, type of communication (letter, endorsement, or telegram), name or office of correspondent, subject of communication, number of enclosures, and file number of correspondence. The correspond ence to which this register refers has not been found. Arranged chrono logically by date received. CEREESPCNDENCZ CONTROL REGISTER OF TIC SUPERINTENDING CONSTRUCTOR; Apr. 1905-Dec. 1907. 1 vol. 1/2 in. 392 A register for correspondence withdrawn from the files showing file number of correspondence, subject of correspondence, name or initials of person withdrawing it, and name or initials of person refiling it. Ar ranged chronclogicallv. OFFICE OF THE SUPER INTEIa ENG CONSTRUCTOR. July 190o-Apr. 1908. 1 vol. 1/2 in. 393 Gives date and informal memoranda entries of events occurring in the office of the superintending constructor and at tne Union Iron forks relating to the completion of construction on vessels. The entries per tain to personnel appointments, promotions, and transfers; trials of com pleted vessels; and meetings of the board on changes. Arranged chrono logically. BY "'T Tnr,r T'?rr,r," rp *r? f'C'.' ,C'9VI' 1337-1901.. 1 vol. 1/2 in. _B_q_i, Conies of contracts of t.he Union Iron Narks vith the Navy beg artrent for several cruisers, battleships, torgeoo coat suoinar.ir.e tortedc boats showing names of contractor~ pur t~_-j3 wt . . C. vj. contracts. Arr ange d c hr cnologic ally. PRODUCED JM - 83 ^4- * S*" `.V ,i* '. V'c : T-- * * ' * 5' ' <$* * vr irrOT >V^ - -' ; * ~1 --^` . . - -; *:' - - reports o? the super :nt:i king constructor regarding tests on steel CASTINGS. Apr. 1900-May 1902. 1 vol. 3 in. ^-:r This volume centa ins the following reports, kept by the superintend^1 ir.g construe-or: reports of physical tests of steel castings signed bv the sneel inspector; reports of chemical analyses of steel castings si~ - by rhe chemist of the Union Iron forks; reports of annealing signed by " steel inspector; and monthly reports of tensile tests of steel castings signed by the superintending constructor as the inspector. Some of these reports are for the Wyoming, the Ohio, and the Tacoma; other reports do not indicate the name of the vessel concerned. Arranged chronological!-.-, with an index to the reports. " PAX TABLES OF NA7Y YARD EMPLOYEES. 1896. 1 vol. l/h in. 8? " This volume, a publication of the Navy Department, was sent to the office of the superintending constructor at the Union Iron Works in 19QL It contains tables showing the wages due employees for varying lengths ef service at their respective rates of pay. Arranged numerically by per ciaem . ctut; vi ~2. r 5CIUP50CI CF ISWSPXPER CLIPPINGS. 1917-18. 1 vol. 1/2 in. 89? Contains clippings from various newspapers relating to ship construc tion, strikes, wages, and labor relations at the Union Iron Works and elsewhere. Arranged in roughly chronological order. LETTERS SENT 5Y THE SUPERINTEIIDING CONSTRUCTOR CONCERNING THE CALIFORNIA. Jan. 1901-July 1903. 2 vols. 2 in. ~ 899 Fiess copies of letters sent. Arranged chronologically. There is an incomplete subject index to the first volume. '- CCPiZSPOiXENCE OF THE BOARD ON CHANGES FOR THE CALIFORNIA. Nov. 1900 Apr. 1902. 1 vcl. 1/Ii. in. . . 900 Copies of letters and endorsements sent and received by members of the board relating to their appointment as members. Arranged chronolog ically. This correspondence duplicates the correspondence described in entry 909. LETTERS SENT TO THE BUREAU BY THE BOARD ON CHANGES FOR THE CALIFORNIA. Dec. 1902-Feb. 1903- 1 vol. l/h in. 901 Press copies of letters sent. Arranged chronologically. COMTJNICATIONS SENT BY THE SUPERINTENDING CONSTRUCTOR CONCERNING THE MILWAUKEE (CRUISER NO. 21). Apr. 1901-July 1903. 1 vol. 1 in. 90? Press ccpies of letters and a few endorsements and telegrams sent. Arranged chronologically. There is an incomplete subject index. INDEX TO CHANGES Oil MIL'/AUK.-m.. n.d. h in. 903 A card index showing subject cf change and a file or change number _ (a number and the letter "K," unidentified and not related to the numbers S shown on the cards described in entries 915, 919, and 920). Arranged al phabetically by subject of change. a PRODUCED Jim - 83  met by the superintende : CONSTRUCTOR ?.EGAr.DING THE PAUL JONES. ;:v, 1393-Sept. 190U. 3 vols. 3 in. 90u ?;-C'Sr copies of letters sent, Arranged, chronologically, with subject --exes in the vclvjr.es. *1 TVT-'nT' ' "Set. 1393-Sept, 19QU. 3 vols. Press copies of letters sent. -ciexes in the volumes. CONSTRUCTOR REGARDING- THE PERRY. 3 in. 905 Arranged chronologically, with subject UTTERS SENT BY THE SUPERINTZ1IDING CONSTRUCTOR REGARDING THE PREBLE. Oct; 1698-Sept. 190U. 3 vols. 3 in. 906 Press copies of letters sent. Arranged chronologically, with subject indexes in the volumes. 1ZTTEP-3 SENT BY TEE BOARD ON CHANGES FOR THE PERRY, THE PREBLE, AND THE PAUL JONES. May 1399-June 1902. 1 vol. 1 in. 907 Press copies of letters sent to the Chief of the Bureau of Construe- cion and Repair concerning changes on these vessels, stating whether or not increased compensation was recommended and, if so, the amount reccm- rended. Arranged chronologically, with an index in the volume. LETTERS SENT BY THE SUPERINTENDING CONSTRUCTOR CONCERNING THE SOUTH DAKOTA (CRUISER NO. 9). Jan. 1901-Apr. 1903. 1 vol. r in. 908 Press copies of letters sent. There is an incomplete subject index. CORRESPONDENCE 0? THE BOARD ON CHANGES FOR TIE SOUTH DAKOTA. Nov. 1900- Apr. 1902. - 1 vol.' l/U in. ' 909 Copies of letters and endorsements sent and received by members of the board relating to their appointment as members. Arranged chrono logically. This correspondence duplicates the correspondence described in entry 900. ' COMMUNICATIONS SENT BY THE SUPERINTENDING CONSTRUCTOR CONCERNING THE WYOMING. Oct. 1901-June 1906. 3 vols. 3 in. 910 Press copies of letters and a few endorsements and telegrams sent. There is a subject index in each volume. COMMUNICATIONS RECEIVED BY THE SUPERINTENDING CONSTRUCTOR CONCERNING THE WYOMING. Oct. 1900-Oct. 1905. 5 vols. 1 ft. 913- Letters, telegrams, endorsements, and enclosures received. Most of the correspondence is from the Bureau of Construction and Repair, but there is sane from other bureaus of the Navy Department, the Navy Yard at Mare Island, Calif., and other persons exclusive of the contractor. Ar ranged chronologically, with some documents slightly out of order. There is a subject index in each volume. LETTERS FROM THE CONTRACTOR TO THE SUPERINTENDING CONSTRUCTOR CONCERNING THE WYOMING. Dec. 1900-Sept. 190U. 2 vols. 2 in. 912 Letters received. Arranged chronologically, with subject indexes in the volumes. The index in the second volume is incomplete. PRODUCED JM-83 V, A* yrjVm- *. - r .*: . V -? "7*- .* ,.' * U-jaa'-.'.*. yft, -P.D ON CHANGES FOE THE Kay 1399- 1 in. 91) Press eeries oi letters sent to the Bureau. Included in the volumi~ are a lecter tc the naval constructor at the Navy Yard, Mare Island, Calif., and one or tvro letters to the contractor relating to actions of the board. Arranged chronologically. There is an incomplete subject . _r_ >~/ -i.i*Crrj /(rjlTaMA7-/.TLVACO'Pi'OJ.',7 A*.-%>rri\ SAN FBANCISCO. 1887-90. 911 w" V4 i.w'"TwtJr w v*-i-.-at.e cr submission of superintending constructor's letter con- -y *-J3w, eau's change number (a note states these numbers were no o ~m rp. ar . Kay 23, 1888), nature of change, amount of increased or c acreasec. cost dietermined by the board, date of reference of change 3ureau, date the change was authorized by the Bureau, cat ~ w-. r*./- I ort and date of report's approval by the Bureau, and avy Department. Arranged by name of vessel (there is s.vS vojL'ons or each vessel) and thereunder chronologically. src.-.j-D ux TEE ECAEB ON CHANGES FOR THE OLYMPIA AND THE OREGON. 1890-97. 3 vcls. 3 in. 915 Press copies of the board's reports on changes submitted to it. In cluded are press copies of some of the correspondence pertaining to con vening the beard or changing its membership, but this correspondence is incomplete. Arranged by name of vessel (there is one volume for the Olympia and two volumes for the Oregon) and chronologically within the volumes. Each volume has a subject index arranged alphabetically by initial letter of subject. PROCEEDINGS CP. THE BOARD ON CHANGES FOR THE TACOMA, THE WISCONSIN, AND THE WYOMING. 1S9U-1902. 3 vols. 3 in. 916 A daily record of the board's proceedings, together with copies of Navy Department or Bureau letters appointing, instructing, or changing membership of the board and endorsements on this correspondence. Ar ranged by name of vessel (there is one volume for each vessel) and there under chronologically. The last entry in the volume on the Tacoma is a record of changes on that vessel, showing change, date authorised by the Bureau, date of board's report and date of its approval by the Bureau, amount of increased or decreased cost determined by the board, and date the superintending constructor certified bills for changes. The record of changes on the Tacoma includes an incomplete index showing page num ber of the proceedings on which the changes were discussed. ;---- r'-gr cr'n y-v n>ir' Dg;n-n fy gTr"MES, July 1902- July 19C5. 1 vol. 1/2 in. 917 T r.i S ^6 ~ relates to a number of vessels. It shows date of corre- cnisnccy ~ -~\2G c f communication (letter, memorandum, etc), addressee,- subject cf corres pender.ee, number of enclosures, and in a few instances uhe file number. Tie correspondence to which chis register refers has The file numbers .re the same as chose on the cards do- . * -___^J /910)* C*-~.'>*: Cim" * ` C > /-- . -- --W -- 1 -Lj produced 163 JM-83 T cf changes o:: vessels. 1399-1907. U in. 918 A record on U" x 6" pink cards showing subject of change, file refer- -r.ce or change number, date- of letter of contractor or superintending -ar.structor, dates of contractor's and superintending constructor's cost ...pixates, date of Bureau's approval or disapproval, date the change was r*ferred to the board on changes, date, of board's report, and date the :ill for payment was certified. Arranged alphabetically by letters ("A" indicating the Ohio; "F,' the Tacoma; "I," the California; MJ," the South gakota: and "K, " the ilwaukee) and thereunder chronologically. The num- 7ers are the same as the file or change numbers of the records described in entries 917, ?!?, and 92C. ;,Z:0RL OF CHANGES Oh THE MILWAUKEE, THE CALIFORNIA, AND THE SOUTH DAKOTA. 1901-7. 5 in. ^ ~~9W A record on U" x 6" blue cards showing subject of change, file refer ence or change number, 'date of letter of contractor or superintending constructor, dates of contractor's and superintending constructor's cost estimates, date cf Bureau's approval or disapproval, date the change was referred to the board cn changes, date of board's report, and date the bill for payment was ceruified. Arranged alphabetically by letters (nK" indicating the If-lwaukee; "I," the California; and "J," the South Dakota) and thereunder chronologically. The numbers are the same as the file or change numbers of the records described in entries 917, 918, and 920. IZiDEX TO CHANGES Ok* THE iGZHAUKEE, THE OHIO, AND THE TACOMA, n.d. 6 in. 920 An index on liB x 6" white cards showing subject of change and a file reference or change number. These numbers are preceded by letters ("K" indicating the Milwaukee; "A," the Ohio; and "F," the Tacoma). The num bers are the same as the file or change numbers of the records described in entries 917, 913, and 919. Arranged by name of vessel and thereunder alphabetically by subject of change. REGISTER IN THE OFFICE CF THE SUPERINTENDING CONSTRUCTOR RELATING TO APPROVED CHANGES ON VESSELS. Aor. 1901-June 1908. 1 vol. 1/2 in. 921 Gives the following information concerning changes approved on the California, the South Dakota, and the Milwaukee: change number (file numbers shown in entry 913), nature of change, date* and file number of letter from the Bureau of Construction and Repair approving change, date of report by the board on changes, date the board's report was approved by the Bureau, amount of increase or decrease in compensation, and date the bill for the changes was certified and forwarded to the Bureau. Ar ranged by name of vessel and thereunder in roughly chronological order. There is an index to the names ox the vessels. REPORTS OF EXPENDITURES FOR LABOR AND MATERIALS ON THE OHIO AND THE WISCONSIN. 1896-1902. 2 vols. 1/2 in. 922 Hor.tn'-y and weekly reports of expenditures for labor and materials used in the construction of uhese vessels showing wages paid to black smiths, carpenters, fitters, machinists, and riggers; their hours of em- pj-oyr.eivo; and the quantity and cost of angles, beams, lumber, paints, castings, and similar construction materials expended. Arranged by type of labor or kind of material and thereunder chronologically, wit:: an al- index at the front of the volume. PRODUCED Records Relating to the Wolff and Zwicker Iron Works, Portland, Or; v. ccmntni:; .ticns sent by tie superintending constructor concerning the (TORPEDO BOAT NO. 12). Nov. l89o-Jan. 1399. 1 vol. 1 in^ conies of letters, telegrams, and a few endorsements sent prT5O0; the Bureau, but including a few sent to other correspondents ^except t, o the contractor). Arranged chronologically. There is a sub .lee! ITZFE SENT TO THE CONTRACTOR BY THE SUPERINTENDING CONSTRUCTOR CON CERNING THE DAVIS. Nov. 1896-Jan. 1899. 1 vol. 1 in. Press copies of letters sent. Arranged chronologically. LETTER; r?.CM THE CONTRACTOR TO THE SUPEREXTEND INC- CONSTRUCTOR CONCERNING -.VIS. Nov. 1896-Jan. 1899. 1 vol. 1/2 in. 925 s1 OT'V.C.'* received, including several addressed to the Bureau of Con~ and Repair, most of which are stamped "received" by the super constructor. Arranged chronologically. There is an incomplete r.dex. TETTERS AND IEIZG-RAI IS SENT BY THE SUPERINTENDING CONSTRUCTOR CONCERNING THE FCY (TORPEDO BOAT NO. 13). Nov. 1896-Mar. 1899. 1 vol. 1 in. 926 Press copies of letters and telegrams sent primarily to the Bureau, but including a few sent to other correspondents (except to the contrac tor). Arranged chronologically. There Is a subject index. LETTERS SENT TO THE CONTRACTOR BY THE SUPERINTENDING CONSTRUCTOR CON CERNING THE FOE. Nov. 1896-Mar. 1899. 1 vol. 1 in. ' 927 Press copies of letters sent. Arranged chronologically. LETTERS FROM THE CONTRACTOR TO THE SUPERINTENDING CONSTRUCTOR CONCERNING THE FCI-1. Nov. 1896-Mar. 1899. 1 vol. 1/2 in. 923 Letters received, including several addressed to the Bureau of Con struction and Repair and to the Secretary of the Navy, most of which are stamped "received" by the superintending constructor. Arranged chrono logically. There is an incomplete subject index. CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED BY THE SUPERINTENDING CONSTRUCTOR CONCERNING THE DAVIS AND THE FQK. Nov. 1896-Mar. 1899. 1 vol; 1 in. 29 Letters, telegrams, and a few endorsements received. This correspond ence pertains primarily to the construction of the Davis, but it includes correspondence relating to both the Davis and the Fox, which were under construction at the same time. Most of the correspondence is from the Bureau, but there are a few letters from other correspondents, such as the naval constructor at the Navy Yard, Mare Island, Calif. Arranged chronologically. Records Relating to the Construction of the Dolphin, the Chicago,. the Boston, and the Atlanta On July 3, 1883, contracts for the construction of a dispatch boat, 170  w rv, tR M U riii-W - l-<- -!'! *--SLi witirnVU^li Vi -- .-5. nolohin, and three steel cruisers, the Chicago, the Boston, and the i'-lajrta7~vsre let to John Roach, Morgan Iron 'Works, New York, N. Y. .The T^fisTS were to be built under the advice and supervision of the Naval . viscry Board. The Dolphin was built at the Delaware River Iron Ship..billing Co., Chester, Pa., and was completed early in 1555. The Navy -v-oarinent at first refused to accept the Dolphin because of defects in .;i.5Truction and the failure of the vessel to develop the stipulated -carpever, but after prolonged negotiations between the Department and ;:hn Roach, the builder, the Dolphin was accepted conditionally. Roach ::arted construction on the Chicago.and.the Boston at the Delaware River Iren Chiph';tiding Co, and on~ tine Atlanta at the Morgan Iron Works. While -z was involved in the dispute with the Navy Department over the Dolphin, roach failed in business and made an assignment. Since he was unable to complete the Chicago, the Boston, and the Atlanta, the Navy Department, ir. accordance vitn che contracts for the vessels, took possession of them xr.d proceeded to cornlets them, under the supervision of the Naval Ad visory Board, at the contractor's yards, employing the foreman and labor lores of the contract,cr. When the vessels were completed a few years Iter they were delivered to the New York Navy Yard. UTTERS SENT BY THE INSPECTORS OF HULLS. Aug. 1883-Dec. 1888. 10 vols. 1 ft- 930 Press copies of letters sent by the Naval Advisory Board's inspectors :f hulls. There were two inspectors, both of whom were stationed'at liester, ?a., until about February 1885, when one was transferred to the Morgan Iron Works, New York City. By December 1888 both inspectors were at the New York Navy Yard. For most of the time one inspector was re sponsible for inspection and supervision of construction on the Dolphin ar.d the Chicago and the ether inspector, for the Boston and the Atlanta, .''any of the leisters were sent to the Naval Advisory Board. Only one let- :er is dated later than June 1338. The letters-sent books are in two series corresponding in general to the division of responsibility between .he two inspectors. Both series are arranged chronologically. One vol- -~.e of the series on the Boston and the Atlanta, for the period March- lecember 1885, covers the same period included in two other volumes and implicates some of the material contained in them. There is a subject iriex in each volume. ENTERS AND TELEGRAMS RECEIVED BY THE INSPECTORS OF HULLS. Aug. 1383- Aug. 1888. 10 vols. 2 ft. 931 These letters and telegrams are arranged chronologically with other correspondence received by the two inspectors and filed in the same vol- m~.es except for the last two volumes (for the period July 1886-August '"-3) when the correspondence received by each inspector is in separate 'olrr.es. Eight of the volumes have subject indexes, but the index for of them is incomplete. ENTERS SENT EY THE INSPECTOR OF MACHINERY TO THE NAVAL ADVISORY BOARD, iepu. 1333-July 1836. 1 vol. 1 in. 932 Press copies of letters sent regarding the Dolphin, the Chicago, the and the Atlanta. Arranged chronologically^ There is a register, -Ranged alphabetically by initial letter of subject, giving number of page number, date, and subject of correspondence. ii- AMS SENT El THE INSPECTOR OF MATERIAL AT THE DCVILIE, PA. Sept. 1383-Dec. l88u. 1 vol. i/^.T Press copies of letters and telegrams sent relating to the test* .m inspections of steel supplied by the Phoenix Iron Co. and the Canb---"'" Iren Co. for the Delphin, the Chicago, the Boston, and the Atlanta/" of the correspondence was sent to the Naval Advisory Board. Arranged chronologically. LETTERS TO THE SECEETARY C? THE NAVY REGARDING NEW VESSELS. Kay- epr. j.buu. jl vcl. 1 in. Copies of a fe-w letters from the President of the Naval Advisory : to the Secretary of the Navy regarding the designs and dimensions of new 'dimat oh boat and new steel cruisers.' The names of the vessels : no* is correspondence evidently concerns the Dolphin, t Chicago, t or, and the Atlanta. Arranged chronologicallyT* REPORT CE THE BOARD APPOINTED TO EXAMINE THE CHICAGO, THE BOSTON, A\U THE ATIRETTA. 1535. 1 in. : A copy of ore board's report to the Chief of the Bureau of Construe!* tion and Repair or. the condition of the hulls , of these vessels, with in ventories of materials and fittings belonging to the vessels. Arranged by name Cx vessex. The contracts for the construction of these steel cruisers having bet- declared forfeited by the contractor, John Roach of New York, N. Y., a board of naval constructors, of which Iaeut. R. W. Steel was president, was appointed to meet at the Delaware River Iron Shipbuilding Co. on August 12,-1335, to examine the Chicago and the Boston at Chester, ?a., and the .Atlanta at New York, N. Y., and to report on the condition of hulls, materials, and fittings of these vessels. LETTERS AND TELSGRAJ-S SENT BY THE NAVAL CONSTRUCTOR CHARGED WITH COM PLETION `1? CONSTRUCTION OF THE BOSTON AND THE CHICAGO. Nov. 1885- Oct. 1337. 1 vol. 1 in. ?33 Copies of letters and telegrams sent by the naval constructor at the Delaware River Iron Shipbuilding Co., Chester, Pa. Included at the be ginning of the volume are two letters, dated in August 1885, which were sent by the naval constructor as president of the board appointed to examine the steel cruisers--the Chicago, the Boston, and the Atlanta. Arranged chronologically, except that many telegrams and a few letters which were omitted from their regular place appear at the end of the vn nme. One letter is dated in June 1833. There is a subject index. ,-rx* *" "*r.TTP *mT7VC w w. -- .`s/* iunx _L*Ja. -hDOTTr*------- BY THE NAVAL CONSTRUCTOR CHARGED WITH COMPLETION OF CONST?!!CT ION C THE BOSTON AND THE CHICAGO. Oct. 1885-July 1837. ---------- . i ... 2 vcls. 2 in. Copies of letters and telegrams received by the naval constructor at the Delaware River E on Shipbuilding Co. Arranged chronologically, subject indexes. Th re are a few references to the Atlanta in the let- ters. One letter is dated in June 1883. ( t ! : mmrpondence of the superintending constructor at Chester, pa. 1335-87. ' i in. 93s Copies of letters sent by Lieut. E. W. Steele to the Bureau of Con- ,;rucPior>. and P-epair and to the assignees of John Roach, and copies of * :'e:; letters received relating to the Boston, the Chicago, and the ; i-.iact-a, and to personnel and other administrative matters at the Dela- "Tt7~Civer Iren Shipbuilding Co. Arranged chronologically. -CrEESPOICEHCE RELATING TO THE ATLANTA, THE BOSTON, AND THE CHICAGO. " Sept. 1386'-Mar. 1587. 1 vol" l/T'ln. 939 Host of the correspondence in this volume consists of copies of let ters received iron the Secretary of the Navy authorizing and directing -.he Chief of the Bureau of Construction and Repair to carry out the Na val Advisory Board's recommendations concerning work to be done on the hells of the three cruisers. There are also some copies of letters sent -o the Secretary of the Navy and to chiefs of other bureaus of the Navy `apartment concerning work on these vessels, with the replies thereto. Arranged chronologically, with a subject index in the volume. ri.::: :f the iilbhz;. the Chicago, the boston, and the Atlanta. 1383 -85. 9 in. 9h0 Flans--mostly in the fern of tracings--of decks, machinery, electri cal and other apparatus and equipment, of arrangement of the vessels, and of gun equipments and arrangements (plans for the latter were pre pared by the Bureau of Ordnance). Many of the plans are stamped "re ceived and approved by the Naval Advisory Board," some were submitted by the naval constructors assigned to complete the cruisers, and others are plans of proposed alterations submitted by boards on changes for particu lar vessels. Most.of the plans are numbered. They are arranged in part numerically and in part by name of vessel. ' _ llCORD OF SUPPLIES AND MATERIALS RECEIVED FOR THE ATLANTA AND THE BOSTON. 1385-36. 1 vol. 1/2 in. 9U1 Lists_supplies and const-action materials received for these vessels and shows their quantity and cost. Arranged chronologically. RECORD OF PURCHASES FOR THE ATLANTA AND THE BOSTON. 1885-86. 1 vol. 1/2 in. 9U2 Contains brief synopses of correspondence relating to supplies and materials purchased for use in the construction of these vessels. It shows from whom the material was bought and the kind, quantity, and cost of the material. Most of the entries in this volume bear file numbers to an unidentified correspondence file. RECORD 0? THE COST OF LABOR AID MATERIAL FOR THE CHICAGO, THE BOSTON, AND THE ATLANTA. 1885-37. 2 vols. 3 in. 9h3 These volumes show name of vessel, ship's departments and number of dap-3 of labor and cost of labor performed therein, and a description and quantity of materials used and their costa. Arranged by name of vessel and thereunder chronologically. The two volumes contain duplicate en tries. There is a note in one of the volumes, dated February 1388, stating that because of clerical errors in the report of the Chicago a .-.ev cock was made cut. v'vbr^Wlw mitef*. -*.>+--!'. >s+`. V*** tHvrfcSunltV * v--*Au,ia^v,,. .. ,, accedes for construction cf t;-e Chicago and the boston, n.d. 1 vox. 1 in. 9U. This volume shows name of vessel and thereunder names of companies' (arrarently those furnishing supplies or services), and amounts paid. Arranged by name of vessel, the volume relating for Hie most part to the Chicago. Bates of the accounts are not shown, but inserted in the vol ume are copies of a few items of correspondence, dated in 1835 and 153c, with the naval constructor at Chester, Pa., relating to the Chicago, the Boston, and the Atlanta. LISTS OF BILLS FOR !LITER c- "OR TKi: CHICAGO, TIE BOSTON, AND THE ATLA'."~: 13-36-37. 1 vol, 1/2 in. ___ This volume contains lists of bills for materials used in the construc tion of these vessels showing number of bill, name of contractor present ing it, and amount. Arranged by name of vessel and thereunder numerically bv number of bill. DESCRIPTION CF WORK CN 7HI CHICAGO, n.d. 1 vol. 1 in. 91*6 In this volume, under the heading "Description of Work," are nota tions as to the part cf the vessel worked on (such as ammunition room and spare deck), followed by data on weights of the vessel in connection with she center of gravity. THE BOOR AND RECORD OF EXTRA WORK ON THE DOLPHIN, THE ATLANTA, AND TIE CHICAGO. 18-3U-86. 1 vol. l/U in. 9k7 This volume shows names of laborers, teamsters, riggers, and carpen ters employed on these vessels] a brief synopsis of the work performed by them; and number of hours, cost, and. dates of their employment. It also contains lists of extra work performed on these vessels showing dates such work was recommended, approved, and accomplished, and cost of the work. Arranged by name of vessel and thereunder chronologically, with an alphabetical index to names of vessels in the front of the volume. SHEAR IE )F PAYROLLS OF EMPLOYEES ON THE CHICAGO, THE BOSTON, AND THE b_i_i._J__i_rt_.ii_l_it 1335-36. 1 vol. 1 in. 9U8 Weekly summaries of the superintending constructor's office relating to personnel employed as draftsmen, machinists, carpenters, blacksmiths, boilermakers, and laborers on these vessels and showing classes of per sonnel employed, number of days engaged, amount of money expended, and type of work performed. Arranged chronologically. HIS C EIRANIOUS PECCRBS RELATING TO THE CHICAGO, THE BOSTON, AND TIE ATLANTA. 1385-37. 2 in. %9 Copies of telegrams sent and received, bills and other accounting pa pers, data regarding the cost of extra work, and a few personnel lists. Ur.arrarged. Miscellaneous Records PAYROLLS OF ZELCYZES STEER THE' 3UREAU OF CONSTRUCTION AND REPAIR AT C:ESTER, PA. Ncv. 1365-June 1887. 2 vols. 3 in. 950 Weekly payrolls of employees showing name, occupation, number of days -f worked, rate of pay per day, aggregate amount of pay, amount due, and sr.rur.t paid. These appear to be payrolls of a shipyard, the name of w-.ich is not, shown. Arranged chronologically. C? ORDERS RECEIVED BY THE NAVAL CONSTRUCTOR. Jan. 1876-Xay 1883. I vols. 2 I';. * 951 A report of orders for work on vessels or for material and equipment/ shewing date received, subject of order, and degree of completion. The name or station of the naval constructor is not shown. Arranged chrono logically. LISTS 07 PERSONNEL. 1-573-83. 1 vol. 1/U in. 952 This volume relates to personnel employed at an unidentified navy yard or private construction company. It lists the names of employees and their occupations. Arranged alphabetically by initial letter of name of employee. TEE BOCK All EIOOED C? MATERIALS RECEIVED OR INSTALLED. 1898-99. 1 vol. 1/1 in. 953 This volume relates to personnel and to the receipt or installation of materials at an unidentified navy yard or private construction com pany. It lists the names of a few individuals and the dates and hours of their arrivals and departures. It also lists the kind, quantity, and date of receipt, or installation of iron and steel castings and similar construction- materials. Arranged chronologically and thereunder by type of construction material. There is an index arranged alphabetically by initial, letter of name of article. TINE BOOK. 1399-1503. 1 vol. 1 in. 95U Shews name of employee, time of his arrivals and departures, and amount of time to his credit. This information appears to relate to employees at a shipyard, the name of which is not shown. Arranged by name of employee and thereunder chronologically. TIKE RECORD GE EMPLOYEES. 1900-1903. 1 vol. 1 in. 955 A daily record showing name of employee, time of his arrivals and departures, time absent, and overtime. This information appears to re late to employees at a shipyard, the name of which is not shown. Ar ranged by name of employee. TEE BOOK EX LEAVE RECORD. 1903-5. 1 vol. -1/2 in. 956 This volume contains time and leave records for a small number of draftsmen, copyists, and similar personnel at an unidentified navy yard or private construction company. It shows days 'worked, absences, time of arrivals and departures, leave accrued and used, and related informa tion. Arranged by name of person and thereunder chronologically, with an alphabetical index to names of individuals in the front of the volume. TRAVEL A2Z KIEEAC-E BOCK. 1917-13. 1 vol. 1/2 in. 957 This volume is a record of distances traveled and costs incurred by a few individuals in the Boston, Mass., area. It shows date of travel, destination, route, mileage covered, time of arrivals and departures, and 175 Jjr e::re r.scs notailed. Arranged by name of person ar.d thereunder chrono1c. -ically. jc:EiirzEiici eeiarizz c:ia::gi:s on submarines. 192U-26. 3 in. 953 Letters ar.d :r.er.crsr.da received and copies of c oramunic at ions sent bv several boards or. charges generally meeting in Philadelphia, Pa., or Quincy, 1-lass., so -datemine awards in connection with changes on sub marines. These boards all had one member in common and these records ars orobably arose of this member. Arranged chronologically. RECORD OF PLA1Z RECEIVE! AN DELIVERED. n.d. 1 vol. 1 in. 939 A list of plans received showing title of plan, name of ship, date~T~ was received (month and day), from whom it was received (generally the Bureau bum occasionally a person), kind of plan (whether a blueprint, tracing, or craving), and remarks (use made of the plan or a notation that it was to be returned to the Bureau); and a list of plans delivered shewing title of plan, name of ship, date it was sent (month and day), to whom, it was sent, (Bureau or person), kind of plan (whether a blue- orirn awing), and remarks (usually a notation of date plan was received). Arranged chronologically by month (the years are not shew and thereunder according to whether the plan was received or delivered. The volume is not further identified. THE EGORS. n.d. 2 vcls. 2 in. 9oG One of these volumes shows name of employee, date of absence or length of time employed during the day, and remarks; the other volume shows name of employee, time absent, time earned, amounts deducted from holiday account cr from pay, and remarks. The volumes appear to relate to the same shipbuilding company, the name of which is not shown. Both volumes are arranged by name of employee. INDEX. n.d. 1 vol. l/U in. 961 A subject index probably to records of a superintending constructor at a shipyard. The volume is not further identified. PEGGIES RELATING TO THE INTERNATIONAL CONFERENCE ON SAFETY OF LIFE AT SEA The International Conference on Safety of Life at Sea was held in London fv om April 16 to Kay 31, 1929. It was attended by the represent- atives of sone 13 nations and had as its purpose the revision of the in ternatior. al convention for the safety of life at sea, signed in London on January 2C, I7IL. The Conference set forth requirements for water- tight sub divisions ar.d decks, fire-resistant bulkheads, pumping appara- tus, and cthc-r safety devices and made recommendations on the instal- lation of radio apparatus and adequate lifeboat facilities on board vessels, It also dealt with the related subjects of distress signaling. ice patre Is, safety inspections, ar.c. the shipment of dangerous goods in cargoes a_. , Rock, then Assistant Ohio: 01 the Bureau jupco American nAect-zr -- af. 4t-es to the Con- 1 w :.irm.an of the Construction rV*nV.--- *,J`-JV'",, rL,e ar.c a: b men- : Life Caving Aooaratus. RECORDS OF REAR ADM. GEORGE K. ROCK. 1925-30. 12 ft. 962 Kinutes of the meetings of the American delegation to the Conference- and the meetings of the Committees on Construction, Lifesaving Apparatus, Radiotelegraphy, and Safety of Navigation and of their respective* sub committees, together with stenographic notes and working papers; copies he final published reports of committees and of minutes of the pro ceedings cf the Conference; technical reports on bulkheads, lifesaving devices, merchant ship surveys, construction regulations, fire extin- quishing appliances, and tank and compartment flooding calculations; notes on informal conferences and on press releases; proposals for the revision of the international convention of 19lU and of similar conven tions previously entered into, and rough drafts and revised copies of proposed conventions; confidential letters from the Department of State to the American delegates; personal correspondence of Admiral Rock re lating to the Conference, including letters received and copies of let ters sent; and miscellaneous material on a variety of subjects including tonnage lavs and tannage measurement, safety ventilators, life preservers, navigation aids, and methods of signaling, together with related diagrams, drawings, photographs, and blueprints. Included are a number of techni cal publications and material, dated before 1928, on previous conventions and conferences cr lifesaving at. sea. Arranged by type of record. This 3ureau, originally designated the Bureau of Steam Engineering, was responsible for all that related to the designing, building, fitting out, repairing, and engineering of the steam machinery used for the pro pulsion of naval vessels, including steam pumps, steam heaters, and con nections, and the steam machinery for the apparatus by which turrets were turned. The officers serving with the Bureau constituted the Engineer Corps until Larch 3, 1899, when by act of Congress the Engineer Corps was abolished and the officers composing it were transferred to the line of the Navy, then the Bureau of Equipment was abolished in 1910 the Bureau of Steam Engineering received the following additional functions that were formerly assigned to the Bureau of Equipment: maintenance and repair of coaling plants not at navy yards, operation of all mechanical coaling plants whether at a navy yard or elsewhere, and passing on the operating features of all plans that were prepared by the Bureau of lards and Docks for the construction of such plants; and responsibility for the entire system of interior communications-r-specifically, she design, supply, in stallation, maintenance, and repair of all means cf interior and exterior electric signal communications, except rangefinders and battle-order and range transmitters and indicators, and of all electrical appliances on board naval vessels, except motors and their controlling apparatus used to operate machinery belonging to other bureaus. The functions cf the Bureau of Steam Engines changes because of r.ew developments and changing tior. with, naval matters. Two particularly import affected the Bureau durIt7 the 20th centurv were 'underwent other .iques in cornecevelopments that radual change from. r? t_\>- I'ffC7 itS? **'*t* KF m:, .Sv jV**r \>1 jTsSL? . im *fV-. f fS-r.; r.: I f.? r il t >i1 . I11 Cvtw'iZZ' VJ^-wfi-i.AArii*.tw-,., >s**JWBti3!$ i=r.j J* "2 i ollTvrs : riRr.3`3j o~ r *1,0 ^ P p 4:-l aircm:*V -----> -.<----jj '.i~ . ***k - '* " " ' *" -- ' p - - 2. r - r-w V --, 'w`l'n* J. .* iii_;:o3 elec ric^ ar.d .-: i5<:.i :er the prcpnlsic- oo have charge of sees 7 1 isja L.3T .3, and connection* os and of machinery supplying power for turning -turret to have * of the design and* supply of -t-_sctrica_ apparatus, including radio tus for aircraft and for ship and shore installations; to prepare ications for and to inspect fuel and to have general supervision over r..aval ostroleun reserves; and to prepare blank forms for engineer!-.' e and to review those reports- The internal organization of the ~ of Engineering was changed from time to time* In 1918 the Bureau was or ganized into the following divisions: Design, Repairs, Electrical, Radio, Inspection, Supply, Fuel and Personnel, Aeronautics, and Logs and Record. The Bureau of Engineering maintained a field organization that in cluded supervising engineers stationed at shipyards to oversee the con struction and installation of ships' machinery, and inspectors of machiwv ar.d of engineering materials stationed at shipyards and other points to see that machinery and materials met the required specifications. In con nection with the building of ironclad vessels curing the Civil War, the Office of the General Inspector of Steam Machinery for the Navy (also called General Inspector of Ironclads) was established in New York City under an officer of the Engineer Corps. Although the General Inspector of Steam Machinery was the principal assistant to the General Superintend ent of Ironclads (who was independent of the Bureau of Steam Engineering), copies of his reports were forwarded to the Chief of the Bureau. After 1888 boards of engineer officers were appointed at shipyards to appraise the cost of changes in the machinery of vessels under construction. The organisation of these boards on changes was similar to that of the boards under the Bureau of Construction and Repair. Before World War I, for purposes of inspection by the Bureau of Steam Engineering, the industrial territory of the United States in the East and Midwest was divided into inspection districts, usually nine in number although the number varied slightly from time to time, each with a main office and as many sub offices as necessary. The duties of inspectors were as follows: to con duct inspections of materials purchased in tneir districts for the Bureau of Engineering and, as requested, for other bureaus of the Navy Depart ment; to submit suggestions to the. Bureau leading to improvements in speci fications for machinery and apparatus, in methods of making contracts, in methods of conducting tests and inspections, and in office procedure in connection with the inspection service; and to submit recommendations as to the use of new materials and devices for naval purposes. The Office of the General Inspector of Machinery was established in the Bureau in Wash ington, D. C-, for general supervision of the field inspection of naval materials an-i lacnir.ery Tne numosr of inspection a:.;.'trices was considsrably increased as a result of World War I* In 1919 the Bureau had 15 district offices coder inspectors of engineering materials, wi- nsc cusrters in all the larger cities inclining San Francis-:-'-, and inspectors of machinery st-tai.-red at 23 shipbuilding and man'll'acturtag firms. zz Zor-r- 7, | -mm, r, , I | ... ) I.W 4>. . * - PRODUCED JM - 3 -- .. A VU. CL-6-c " : v increasing use cf oil-burning machinery over steam machinery. ' tine she Purer-.u was abolished in 19hC its duties had increased to ' -nil than remained tc the designing, building, sitting out, re- .r,,-..q, and altering of machinery ar.d its related equipment used for the - r .'puli'non of naval ships and to the following machinery not associated grcpulsurr. equipment: pumps (except motor-driven pumps for drainage -_-.i for diofribuaior. cf fresh -water for use in ships), distilZing appara- ves, refrigerating apparatus (except for small self-contained units), steam and electric heaters, air compressors (except those required for oijusting and diving or, submarines and those for galley use), .all steam connections and piping on ships, and all small powerboat machinery. _The ::vreau'-haa jurisdiction over all that related tcTeTec'tric"'generating sets and storage batteries, the generation and distribution of electric power on beard ship for all purposes, all means of interior communication, elec trical methods of signaling, and other electrical apparatus on board ship; ena fns design, manufacture, installation, and main- radio and sound equipage, ashore and afloat. ' The Bureau _> '"I ??%PjOTO'1 del for the fleet, prepared recommendations for the pur- v'-ase on annual contracts of consumable engineering supplies and con ducted tests for detemining the quality which these supplies must meet, prepared the specifications for the yearly contract under which lubri cating oil was purchased by the Navy and by all other Federal activities, and supervised the upkeep and operation of the Naval Research Laboratory, Anacostia, Z. C., the Engineering Experiment Station, Annapolis, Md., the Naval Boiler Laboratory, Philadelphia, Pa., and, jointly with the Bureau of Construction and Repair, the Material Laboratory of the New York Navy Yard. The records cf the Bureau of Engineering in the National Archives include correspondence of the office of the Chief of the Bureau; labora tory test reports cf engineering materials and machinery; plans of ships1 machinery and technical records relating to machinery; records relating tc supplies, equipment, and accounts; records of a few divisions of the office cf the Chief of the Bureau and of boards of officers; correspond ence of engineer officers at private shipyards, and other field records; and miscellaneous items. A few series include records antedating the Bu t s- Cnu establishment or oostdating its abolition. Records of the Bureau of Engineering relating to aviation, 1911j.-22, are among the records of the Bureau of Aeronautics (Record Group 72), and two volumes of earlier rec ords are among the Naval Records Collection of the Office of Naval Rec ords and Library (Record Group h$). GENERAL EECCELS OF THE OFFICE OF THE CHIEF OF THE BUREAU Correspondence, Reports, and Related Records LETTERS SENT TO TrZ SEOEZTAEY CF THE NAVY. 1562-07. 2 vols. 5 in. - 963 Copies cf letters sent. Tr.e lectors after 135L are mainly duplicates of press copies ir. the correspondence described in entry 977, but a few additions! letters are also included. Arranged chronologically. There is an index error.-of alph.kbo" ic-.llv bv initial letter of subject and none PRODUCED JM - 83 i: * jvy*l*i -UU^f. %lj>JlAi->- -^ 4TrJf 'll** * of vessel, ar.d register arranged chrrncl--rurally giving a brief of contents cf tre correspondence and the page numbers. sz:~ to chiefs '~f bureaus. 186L-9C. i vol. 2 in. cu cf letters sent to chiefs of Naw Zeoartment bureaus. The tors after IrA; are mainly duplicates of press copies in the corresocr.c- ernes described in entries 977 and 979# but crey also include a few acdi- L letters not contained in these series. Arranged chronologically, V* _L m index arranged alphabetically by in trial letter of subject and* 01 oureau. S ZNC-INEERS. July 1862-Sept. 1381. 1 vol. 2 in. or- etters sent to naval engineers serving at navy yards ar.cT~ on ships A, Uii',, j rr.ir.g contracts# tests, specifications# requisitions for T-l r- ^ -,- *1 --I J Cl V .1 C7... -- related subjects pertaining to the construction and reoair r.ery. .Arranged in roughly chronological order, with an Ichabetically by initial letter of name of officer and ves- eo1- LEITZES SENT TO NAVAL OFFICERS. July 1862-Apr. 1870. 1 vol. 2 in. 9c: Copies of letters sent to commanding officers of squadrons, ships,' and navy yards, and occasionally to naval storekeepers, concerning the construction and repair of steam machinery, procurement of materials, changes in specifications and designs, and related subjects. Arranged in roughly chronological order, with an index arranged alphabetically by initial letter of name of,officer and vessel. LETTERS SENT TO NAVY AGENTS, PAYMASTERS, AND PAY INSPECTORS. Aug. 1862- Dec. 1372. 1 vol. 2 in. 9o7 Copies of letters sent concerning requisitions for funds, procurement, of materials, purchases, payments, and prices. Arranged in roughly chronological order, with an index arranged alphabetically by initial letter of name of officer and vessel. LETTERS SENT TO CONTRACTORS. July 1362-Dec. 186U. 1 vol. 2 in. 95 sCopies of letters sent to shipbuilders, foundries, and ironworks con cerning contracts for engines, boilers, and steam machinery# specifica tions, and procurement of materials. Arranged in roughly chronological order, with an index arranged alphabetically by initial letter of name- r-contractcr and vessel. letters SE:rr to t:z co:?-an:ant or tee norfol?: navy yard. 1870-86. 1 vol. 3 in. Top ire cf letters sent relatin'; twide variety of subjects coni-' within the jurisdiction of the Bureau cf Bream Engineering. The letter.' after l'IL are mainly duplicates of press copies found in tne correr.pc." ence us scribe:. in entry 977, but a few additional letters are also in- . * ~ ** - * -* ^ - -i f> O "j "] r arrer ;ec aipnace- * i r* r -.rr.j., a r^-ister srran "u :u- . FRCEIYED. July 1561-JuIy icoy: Jan. 1865-July 1863: Jan. 1570 " 1572. 2 vcls. 3 in. " 97C v - r r received from engineers, naval officers, and others pertaining r ao personnel tram?colons (assignments, promotions, complaints and ... )j but including a few letters concerning such matters as im - -.-.-.er.ts to machinery, the condition of equipment ah card various ves- '.V', and requests for cec.tnical information. Arranged in roughly chrono- --acii order. The cerrespor.dence after January 1870 is fragmentary and aaes not. comprise a complete series of letters received. lltll and reports receited ff.om superikifiideig engineers. July 1862- Jar.. 1563. 1 vol. 971 Letters and reports from chief engineers at navy yards and shipyards concerning the progress of work on machinery being constructed under their supervision. Sene cf then ware sent to Rear Adn. F. H. Gregory, General Superintendent cf Ironclads in New York, and submitted by him to the Chief cf the Bureau of Steam Engineering. Arranged chronologically, with an in- de:-: to names of persons and vessels. IS ITERS Ri:cr:i7VE 7E0N. CEEIIEES. July 31, 1863-Dec. 2it, 1363. 1 vol. 2 in. 972 letters received from engineers, navy agents, and other naval person nel, including reports of surveys of boilers and machinery, inspection ar.d quarterly reports, diagrams and drawings of vessels and. machinery, and cori-espcnder.ce pertaining to contracts, improvements in design, and repairs. Arranged in roughly chronological order, with an index arranged alphabetically by initial letter of name of officer and vessel. *5 u-vV- -.. LETTERS RECEITED EEOK LLLJEACTURERS. Aug. 2, 1862-Dec. 19, 1862. 1 vol. 2 in. - 973 Letters received from officials of foundries, ironworks, and shipyards pertaining to contracts for engines, boilers, and steam machinery, and to specifications, delivery dates, and related subjects. Arranged in roughly cironological order. z IS' w REPORTS CF INSPECTORS OF MACHINERY EOF: IRONCLAD STEALERS. Sent. 1562- Oct. 1861:. 10 vols. 2 ft. 97L Neekly and biweekly reports from engineer officers serving as local inspectors or. the status end progress of work under thir supervision and on the number of men employed. The reports were made to C.'l'cij. to Rear .ists of re-gory to -'-icnlly. with indexes to name.-' of persons and vessels In the volumes. . * -y "pO ' V ~' ' `y ' 1" gv-v vq;. ILL.PEAR STL. 'LL. ec. i1 ''I - . 5r' vcls. 1 ft. Scmironthly reports of engineer officer ? El '0 \,.\e o.r.-;: ~z. - - '^ 975 t:.e nun- --*: York, PRODUCED ILL |jpi' ' : Wc ; ft--JSs. $ feM 3? '%' -'K.V.- . "'- . '.' . T ' 'r-:.;,C^--~~ - . V7"'.'.'. "- fc*M*H*w** h* **&*&- ****+ **' who transmitted them to the Chief cf the Bureau.. Arranged chronoicr-i caily. with indomes to names of persons and vessels in the volumes.~~-dat^s of some of the volumes overlap, Bus the reports arc not duplic-!'* PROGRESS IF h`C?.K REPORTS. 1862-to. 5 ft. ' -. Monthly reports on the progress o.i machinery construction and ir.3*i~~ 1st ion cr. board naval vessels. ted by chiel engineers and assi:-.--. engineers at various shipyards and naval stations. Arranged in rou?v. chronological order and thereunder by name of vessel. GENERAL CORRESPONDENCE. 1885-87. 36 vols. 11 ft. 5- letters received and press copies of letters sent. Arranged minerrB- caily by file number. For registers to the letters received in this cor respondence, see entry 978. REGISTER CF TETTERS RECEIVED. 1881-88. 2 vols. ii in. 974 Tnese volumes show date of letter, date it was received, name and acf dress (or station) of writer, subject matter or vessel concerned, a brixf of letter's contents, and, after I88I1, file numbers of the general corre spondence series described in entry 577. The correspondence referred tc in the register before 1885 has not been found. Arranged chronologically. `i i % LETTERS SENT. Jar. 1888-June 1910. U01 vols. 75 ft. .97c' Press copies of letters sent to all correspondents. Arranged chrono logically by year and thereunder numerically by file number. For indexts to this correspondence, see entries 981, 982, and 983. r I LETTERS RECEIVED. Jan. 1888-June 1910. -9h9 vols. and unbound papers. 275 ft. * 930 Arranged chronologically by year and thereunder numerically by file number. The letters received after April 1908 are unbound. For letters received relating to individual vessels, January-December 1910, see entry 987. For indexes to this correspondence, see entries 981, 982, and 933. INDEXES TO CORRESPONDENCE. Jan. 1888-June 1910. 37 vols. 10 ft. ?cl Indexes to letters received and sent showing name of correspondent, date the letter was received or sent, subject of correspondence, a brief of its contents, and file numbers of letters in the correspondence seri=* described in entries 979 and 980. The volumes are arranged chronologi cally by year. The entries in each volume are arranged in general by office or sta tion of correspondent (Navy Department bureaus, office of the Secretary of the Navy, other Government agencies, navy yards, shipbuilding firms, and vessels of the fleet) and thereunder chronologically. Each volume also contains a general alphabetical name index to letters sent to and received from correspondents that are not otherwise entered. Many of the volumes contain an "index to index," arranged alphabetically by sub ject, showing page numbers on which references to the subject appear. -? 1398 the system of using two index volumes for each year was begum. Cue volume, entitled ''Ships," is an index to all correspondence sent to ar.c received from venae.Is of the fleet] the other volume, entitled "Kiscel- xaneous," as an ir.: r cc c orre spondence i ) _ ,, -.--r.r i; de s i-ranec fcv a osrnicular leater ox the alphabet* as ' ..j f0r l3r'. le-oners sent me designated numerically vita a 7 " -. ........t...... } e.~ > *`-v- i: ` *"a:! letters rec^eived are Jesirr' .atec! vitr. a sir.rle lent or, as "1-2; j" x.d l!?-5lx." For card in- . J. .. Cl W- ir.xorrx.tion in sere of these volumes* see entries 9-32 - - J. Lr*`rS,- '2^?.'n "^Z~J2- r*y'TT`Tym>r'V'Z^' f Jan. 190U-June 1910. 13 it. 932 ;ards showing name and station or vessel of correspondent* an abstract :: xhe letter* and file references to letters sent and received in the correspondence described in entries 979 and 980. Arranged in the follow er series: (1) an index to correspondence arranged alphabetically by subject and by name of navy yard and naval station; (2) a supplementary xntex to this correspondence, arranged alphabetically by subject and by name of vessel* navy yard* and naval station, containing entries not in cluded in the principal index described above; and (3) an index to corre spondence relating to barges, cutters* and similar vessels, arranged nu merically by number of vessel* with a subseries arranged alphabetically cy subject and by name of vessel. The information contained in this in dex is duplicated in the indexes described in entries 981 and 983. IMEX TO CCPR3SP0NDENCE. Jan. 1910-June 1910. 3 ft. 983 Cards shewing name and station or vessel of correspondent, a brief of contents of letter, and file references to letters sent and received in the correspondence series described in entries 979 and '980. Arranged alphabetically by subject. The information contained in this index is duplicated in the indexes described in entries 981 and 982. GENERAL CORRESPONDENCE. June 1910-Dec. 1910. 15 ft. , _ - 98U Letters received and copies of letters sent. Arranged numerically by file number. For the index to this correspondence* see entry 986. The copies of letters sent in this series are duplicated in the press copies described in entry 985* Y t kf i 1 r i, >?3*r.v** f r. . ScE;r->-' hii? }5w LETTERS SENT. June 1910-Dec. 1910. 12 vols. 9 ft. 983 Press copies of letters sent to all correspondents. Arranged numeri .cally by file number. For an index to this correspondence* see entry 986 INDEX TO CORRESPONDENCE. June 1910-Dec. 1910. k ft. 986 Cards showing name and station or vessel of correspondent* a brief of contents of letter, date of letter* and file references to correspond ence described in entries 98U and 985. Arranged in the following series: .1) an index to correspondence relating to ships, arranged alphabetically :y subject* with a subseries arranged alphabetically by name of vessel; [2) an index to correspondence relating to the construction of vessels at navy yarns and private construction companies* arranged alphabetically by nans cf navy yard rr construction company; (3) an index to correspondence relating to wireless telegraphy* arranged alphabetically by subject and c` " 'j:*>- " scan xu.1; anc ar. index to correspondence - no barges. SS35i, ana similar /esseIs* arranged numeracaxly by alohabotically by subject and PRODUCED JM -83 -'i: .,ij a COCC-f cescr ::i RELATING TO VESSELS. Jan. 1910-Dec. 1910. 32 ft. ; -eceived and copies of letters sent. Arranged alphabetic." ressel and thereunder in roughly chronological order. ?--a' stters sent in this series are duplicated in the press cm entries 979 and 933. `' GENERAL CCEEZSPCNZENCE. 1911-22. 1,250 ft. cy Letters received and copies of letters sent. Arranged according to"! numerical classification scheme, a copy of which accompanied the racer-* 7or the index to this correspondence, see entry 939. " Hull: TC GENERAL CORRESPONDENCE. 1911-22. 77 ft. Cards showing name and station or vessel of correspondent, date 6f3Z letter, a brief of its contents, and file references to the correspond ence described, in entry 988. Arranged in the following series: (l) index to correspondence relating to ships, arranged alphabetically by name and class cf vessel; (2) an index to correspondence relating to private construction companies and manufacturing firms, arranged alr,--be tic ally by name of company; (3) an index to correspondence to and fra various 'Officials of the Government, arranged alphabetically by name cf bureau, navy yard, or Government agency; (U) an index to correspondence relating to radio, arranged alphabetically by subject, with a subseries arranged by name of radio or naval station; and (5) a general subject dex arranged alphabetically by subject, excluding subjects relating to radio and radio apparatus. COEEZSPCfZER '37 CF LT. SAMUEL M; ROBINSON. .1913-17. 1vol. 3 in. 55: Letters r eceived by Lieutenant Robinson and copies of letters sent him regard!: ;g machinery installations and changes in machinery of the California, the Idaho, the New Mexico, and a few other vessels under ccr.s'crmc'Oj.onj >. he engineering features of which were apparently under Lieutenant P.obir .son's jurisdiction. The correspondence is chiefly with the General Elec trie Co., Schenectady, N. Y.j and the New York Navy Yard; s one of the correspondence is semiofficial in nature. Contracts, specificaticns, = nd blueprints are included. Lieutenant Robinson was on duty in the offic e of the Chief of the Bureau of Steam Engineering, Uashir.gtm. D. C. Arranged in part chronologically. co?7.ESPo:zr:'CF RELATING TO CONTRACTS OF VESSELS TO 77 SCRAPPED. 1922-:'- 3 in. c/ m * Letters received from inspectors of machinery at private shipyards and mar.ufact-uring companies, and copies of letters sent by the Chief c; the Bureau 0f Engineering, officials of the contract adjustment office) and ether cfficials of the Navy Department relating to the settlement contracts fcr machinery and materials in connection with the construct!- of vessels 1 o be scrapped as a result of disarmament agreements. Unar- ranged. ,!!! RELERE TO MONTHLY BULLETINS. 1522-26. 1 ft. : orresncrf.er.ee> memoranda, ar.d reports on the preparation of month!;Letin? c: professional inner--rt to t'r.e cerscnnel cf the inspection ,3 PRODUCED . JM j:r -r^- . 7.1 stir.?. Arranged ir. roughly chranalogical order, vr.'.th a seriec ! ' ' -- l*, ' 4 . : ti QQ->. bl'r 'ings, received ar : ;gi-r o? bhoss sent. Arr-uaea according 7!-.t'-'14 For j..v'-.:r;s bo bhis corre so cr.de nee, see er.- ' /u-_-_.._.'-*4. 'JMd;/e::cz. ,1923-ho. 100 f-t 99h .11 Is show Lng name and station or vessel of correspondent, date of renter.c e, a brief of contents of correspondence, and file refer- :.o corr espor.dence described in entry 993. Arranged in the foilow- (1) an index to correspondence relating to vessels, arranged y by nans of vessel and thereunder according to the Navy Mama! '7) an index to the correspondence relating to radio, ar- erically by subject and thereunder according to thenavy with a sub series arranged by name of naval radio traffic ci*--. aval radio compass station; and (3) a general subject index : ~ i i alphs .ically by subject and thereunder according to the Navy Manual, :cluding subjects relating to radio and radio apparatus. Fill TO CGRF-E5?GIDZNOE FROM MAIITJFAGTURERS REGARDING TESTS OF MATERIALS AID EQUIPFZIiT. 1930-hO. 6 in. 993 Cards shoving name of manufacturer, date and subject of correspond ence, and file reference to correspondence described in entry 993. Ar ranged alphabetically by name of manufacturer. REPORTS CONCERNING AIRCRAFT RADIO. 1923-25* 1 ft. 996 Radio and sound reports from commanders of aircraft squadrons contain ing information on radio apparatus received, expended, and surveyed, sta res of material on hand, and maintenance and installation of aircraft radio, with general remarks$ reports on serviceable and unserviceable radio-telegraph-aviation apparatus from navy yards; and reports from na val air stations of radio operations, apparatus and material on hand, ran assarnnerd oersonnel. This material bears the Navy Filing Man ual classification number for aircraft radio but is unarranged there under. 'ATERLAL FOR ANNUAL REPORTS OF THE CHIEF OF THE BUREAU OF ENGINEERING. 1923-25. 1 ft. 997 Annual reports from chiefs of divisions concerning organization, iueccicrs, and rork done,* annual reports from commandants of navy yards ad inspectors of engineering material concerning work done during the ;:up and data from research laboratories for inclusion in annual re ams. Moss of shis material relates to the annual resort for 1925. IFF F.EC7FF AMD FEES:::'.R FC.-.IP? Slip." 1928-30. 1 ft. 998 Receipt: fer secret an: evafidential correspondence ar.i publications .wing cl T efication _f :r pallet;.c-r a despatch, letcer, endorse- :-::e fro. Khbr. r T""- : : PRODUCED JM - 83 . ..v* ******&%& vho: - ^ .V CU -IT. _ runout vas received, EIuATZJG TO TESTS C5 ir.v " -- i > JACTINGS, GZD-5. 19, ii-27. 5 in. ds showing name of manufacturer submitting materials, name of ; v eonductin.g test, date of test, requisition and order numbers nii --*:o" .ef description of kind and condition of metal used. 6 S'M^.i Arranged alphabetically 07 name of manufacturer. W-. :z:g to the chemical analysis o? rubber. 19111-27. 2 ft. lccc Cards shewing name of company submitting rubber, name of laboratory conducting test, date of test, requisition and order numbers for material a brief description of the tvpe and condition of rubber used, and results of the analysis* Arranged alphabetically by name of company. CARD BZCCzD PZLAIZTG TO THE CHEMICAL AMALISIS 0? METALS. 1927-30. lj ft. I0C1 Cards showing name of manufacturer submitting metal, name of labora tory conducting test, date of test, requisition and order numbers for material, a brief description of kind and condition of metal used, and results of the analysis. Arranged alphabetically by name of manufacture: REPORTS 0? FEREORMAJSICE AND FACTORY TESTS ON TURBO-GENERATOR UNITS. 1932-33. 1 ft. . 1C02 P.epcrts of inclined and parallel operation tests and of steam con sumption tests on the turbo-generator units of various vessels manufac tured by the Moore Steam Turbine Corp., Wellsville, N. Y., showing the results of hydrostatic, lubrication, noise, heat, and speed tests and of tests of spars parts and safety devices, together with accompanying blue prints, graphs, diagrams, and drawings. Arranged alphabetically by nama of vessel. FACTORY TEST RECORDS OF DIRECT-CURRENT MOTORS AND GENERATORS. 193ll-3$. 5 in. 1003 Test reports giving names of manufacturers, manufacturing type, class design, contract numbers, names of vessels receiving equipment, results of routine tests of speed and efficiency, specifications, and data an weight, friction, and general mechanical operations, together with ac companying graphs and diagrams. Unarrarged. f*t ii t V l REPORTS CP TESTS AT THE FIRE CONTROL JAECRATCr.Y. NA5KINGT0N, B. C., NAVI YARD. 1920-32. 1 ft. ICCk P.epcrts of tests of speed and direction indicators. fire alarm sys tems, intercommunication telesrach and zz2.zpz~.-j "'seems, orojeoticr. lamps, amt nrtng rwitcnes, m;j u- ^epru- nts, -ZV'TZ. PRODUCED JM-83 ^SPCRTS OF TESTS AND RELATED CORRESPONDENCE AT THE FUEL OIL TESTING ` *PIANT, PHILADELPHIA NAVY YARD. 1910-25- 2 ft. 1005 Reports of tests of boilers, fuel pumps, burners, heaters, valves, and Mexican fuel oil, together with accompanying correspondence, photo- -rapbs, diagrams, drawings, and graphs. Arranged in roughly chronolog ical order. ' REPORTS OF TESTS AT THE FUEL OIL TESTING PLANT, PHILADELPHIA NAVY YAFJ>r^ 1925-36. 12 ft. -' ,* 1006 Reports of tests of fuel pumps, gauges, burners, piping, safety^'-- valves, linings, firebrick, shale oil, and shale oil byproducts, together with accompanying photographs, blueprints, and diagrams. Arranged nu merically by number of report. - . ... !i REPORTS OF TESTS AT THE INTERIOR COMMUNICATIONS LABORATORY, WASHINGTON, if .r * D. C., NAVY YARD. 1931-3U. 5 in. 1007 Reports of tests of sirens, relays, contact makers, transmitters, re ceivers, thermostats, thermometers, resistors, incandescent lamps, switches, and telegraph and telephone equipment, together with accompany ing photographs, diagrams, and drawings. Arranged numerically by number of report. - - . r. REPORTS OF TESTS AT THE MATERIAL LABORATORY, NEW YORK NAVY YARD. -> 191U-39. 18 ft. . ; 1008 Reports of tests of electrical equipment including searchlights, switchboards and switchboard instruments, battle telephones, loudspeaking systems, storage batteries, fuses, air heaters, electrical cables, wires, and relays; of switches, generators, transformers, fans, paints, var- . nishes, and lacquers for electrical apparatus; and of insulating material, thermometers, and voltage indicators, together with accompanying photo graphs and diagrams. Arranged numerically by number of report. CARD RECORD RELATING TO REPORTS OF TESTS AT THE MATERIAL LABORATORY, NEW YORK NAVY YARD. 1925-UO. 1 in. 1009 Cards showing report number (see entry 1008), date and subject of re port, and file references to pertinent correspondence in the series de scribed in entry 993. Arranged chronologically. REPORTS OF TESTS AT THE NAVAL BOILER LABORATORY, PHILADELPHIA NAVY YARDl^, 1933-IP-. 20 ft. .--1010 Reports of tests of burners, gauges, firebrick, fire clav. irsulatxhm material, thermometers, fuel oil and fuel oil meters, furnaces, boilers, and boiler control equipment, together with accompanying photographs, diagrams, and drawings. Arranged numerically by number of report. The reports dated after June 30, 19U0, are records of the Bureau of Ships. CARD RECORD RELATING TO REPORTS OF TESTS AT TIE NAVAL BOILER LABORATORY, PHILADELPHIA NAVY YARD. 1925-1(0. 1 in. 1011 Cards showing report number (see entry 1010), date and subject of the report, and file references to pertinent correspondence in the series described in entry 993. Arranged chronologically. PRODUCED JM-83 > rr-ii**"1 * ''f ii^M^itfrai `V' Si*'' 'S i- .*) t' REPORTS 0? TESTS AT THE NAVAL ENGINEERING EXPERIMENT STATION, AMKA?o?t- KD. 1910-39. 75 ft. '. : m. - ,,,V" Reports of tests of boilers, valves, steam motors, diesel engine lubricating oils, aviation gasoline, electrodes, pistons, pumps, thor- .V; raometers, packing and sound-absorbing materials, noise surveys, al^.i.-^. *:v alloys, and steel plating, together with accompanying photographs, grams, and drawings. Included are a small number of reports from inves tigators in the field. Arranged numerically by number of report, withV ' subseries of similar reports designated as "B" reports arranged in a sepa Jl rate numerical series, . )? INDEX TO REPORTS OF TESTS AT THE NAVAL ENGINEERING EXPERIMENT STATIC:-, r-t ANNAPOLIS, ED. 1923-1*0.. 8 in. lev-*. or.. Cards showing report number (see entry 1012), date and subject of r;E _ ti- port, and file references to pertinent correspondence in the series de- jt. scribed in entry 993. Arranged alphabetically by subject. .. CARD RECORDS RELATING TO REPORTS OF TESTS AT THE NAVAL ENGINEERING EX- PERE-ENT STATION, ANNAPOLIS, MD.. 1923-1*0. 6 in. 102); Cards showing report number (see entry 1012), date and subject of ro- . port, and file references to pertinent correspondence in the series de- . ' scribed in entry 993. Arranged.in the following series: (1) cards re ferring to test reports (1923-1*0), arranged numerically by number of report; (2) cards referring to test reports in subseries "B" (1938-hO), arranged numerically by number of report; and (3) cards referring to test, reports (1923-27), arranged chronologically. ry REPORTS OF TESTS AT THE NAVAL RESEARCH LABORATORY, BELLEVUE, WASHINGTON, D. C. 1933-1*0. 5 in. 101? Reports of tests of molding sands, alloys, electronic relays, horns, , storage batteries, light polarisation, antennas, and vacuum tubes, to- gather with accompanying photographs, diagrams, and drawings. Unarrang-:-.':. Records Relating to Weights, Performances, Tests, Repairs, and Alterations of Ships1 Machinery . ,. REPORTS OF MACHINERY WEIGHTS OF VESSELS. 1890-1915. 130 vols. 11 ft. 101b' Contain the following information: name of vessel, place it was bull'* dates of beginning and completion of its building, and weights of propel ling machinery, of water in propelling machinery, of spares, stores, tools, and instruments carried on board, of miscellaneous machinery ur.de:' steam engineering, and of spare parts not carried on board; under the gen eral class of machinery, descriptions and weights of individual parts, data regarding weights in connection with the center of gravity, and di- - vision of ship on which parts were installed, arranged numerically by gen eral class number; and recapitulations of weights showing division of - ship, general classes of machinery installed in each division, and weigh** of each general class. Arranged by name of vessel in roughly alphabetic-".-*- order. `` 188 i uni 1 it yjy <fj PRODUCED I JM - 83 I w '\.A' j REPOSTS OF SURVEYS AND TRIALS OF VESSELS' MACHINERY. Dec. 1862- i July 1865. 1 vol. 2 in. ' 1017 ; Reports of engineer officers at navy yards and shipyards and the Of : fice of the General Superintendent of Ironclads, New York, N. Y., concern ; ing the condition of machinery installed in vessels and engine perform ance in wharf trials. Arranged chronologically, with an index to names . ; of persons and vessels. . * i ENGINEERING TRIAL REPORTS AND PERFORMANCE DATA OF VESSELS. 1886-1939. ` ; lUO ft. , .,. .1018 Reports of power, speed, and standardization trials and of official ' preliminary and final trials; monthly work reports; annual and quarterly : engineering performance reports; arrival and departure, repair, and over- i haul reports; reports of electrical plant tests; inspection reports; data i on electrical apparatus!' curves of resistance, and performance; hull data . i and descriptions of 'machinery and machinery operations; lists of spare ; parts for Bureau of Engineering equipment; and instructions on the care j and use of various types of engineering apparatus. Arranged in three I overlapping series as follows: by type of vessel and thereunder alpha betically by name or numerically by identification number; alphabetically by name of vessel; and by name of vessel but not alphabetically. A " ? MISCELLANEOUS TEST REPORTS AND PERFORMANCE DATA OF VESSELS. 1890-1930, 3 ft. 1019 Reports, correspondence, working papers, and related material pertain- ing to vibration and evaporative tests, tests of centrifugal pumps, tor- sion and strain meters, internal combustion engines, and all types of . propelling machinery, and investigations of mechanical failures; data on : engine balancing and preliminary trials, data on machinery, hulls, and ; boilers and on propeller computations and design formulas for Bureau of : Engineering equipment, together with accompanying photographs, blueprints, > diagrams, drawings, graphs, and clippings from newspapers, magazines, and - scientific journals. Arranged numerically in numbered folders, with a ; small part of the material unarranged. j RECORDS RELATING TO ENGINEERING PERFORMANCES OF VESSELS. 1923-27. 3 ft. I . 1020 Annual reports of engineering performances of vessels showing per i formancTe of engines, boilers, and auxiliaries; and memoranda from the Chief of Naval Operations to the Chief of the Bureau of Engineering : transmitting annual reports, directions for the preparation of annual . reports, reports of full power trials of vessels, and a few reports of : target practice and gunnery exercises. This material bears the Navy Filing Manual classification number for engineering performances and thereunder is arranged in part chronologically. REPORTS OF ACCEIERATI0N AMD RETARDATION TESTS OF VESSEIS. 1932-33. i 3 in. 1021 These reports are entitled "Data Regarding Acceleration and Retar dation Tests." They show name of ship, place of test (off San Diego, Calif.), ship's displacement, condition of sea, wind direction, time l the test was begun, revolutions per minute to be maintained, approximate ! PRODUCED JM-83 >ni -- t *-.J iW.h .C-O'S *W. speed, and shaft-counter readings and differences. Arranged by name of ship. SUBMARINE BATTERY RECORD BOOKS. 1922-28. 6? vols. 3 ft. 3022 These volumes contain histories of the care, treatment, and perform-" ance of storage batteries of submarines. They give information regard ing type of battery, installations, overhauls, and inspections, and spe cific gravity and temperature readings of cells. Arranged by numerical designation of submarine. ' ' ENGINE PERFORMANCE TESTS OF SUBMARINES. 1937-1*0. 5 in. ` 1023 Show name of vessel, time the test was started and time it was ended, length of. test, type of engine tested, contract number, and technical. . ' data regarding performance of engine under test. Arranged by name of submarine (the Snapper, the Sailfish, the Seawolf, and the Triton). REPORTS-OF/SHIP'REPAIRS. 1929-39. 12 ft. ' *' R02h ' Arrival and departure reports of repairs and overhauling to boilers/ engines, general machinery, and electrical apparatus scheduled at various navy yards by the Bureau of Engineering. Frequently included are similar reports of repairs to equipment under the jurisdiction of the Bui'ears of Construction and Repair, Supplies and Accounts, Ordnance, Navigation, ar.-i Aeronautics. Arranged alphabetically by name of vessel. . ORDERS FOR ALTERATION WORK ON SHIPS. 1925-26. 9 in. 1023 Show name of ship, to whom order was addressed (commandants of navy yards and commanding officers of ships), file references to pertinent Navy Department correspondence, alteration to be performed, when it was to be performed, materials to be used, and date the alteration was com pleted. These orders are copies that were returned to the Bureau of En gineering on completion of the work. Arranged according to Navy Fil:hr: Manual ships' symbols. CARD RECORD OF CORRESPONDENCE REGARDING ALTERATIONS IN ENGINEERING EQUIPMENT. 1925-30. 2 in. 1026 These cards show alteration number, date of correspondence, and file references to correspondence in the series described in entry 993. Ar ranged numerically by alteration number. WORK REQUESTS FROM NAVY YARDS. 1922-23. 2 ft. 1027 - Requests for work "beyond the capacity of the ship's force," showing navy yard, name of ship, job order number, date, and description of work requested (such as installing call bell systems, repairing fuel oil pumps, and installing heating and lighting systems). Unarranged. Ships * Plans and Related Records _ PLANS OF NAVAL VESSELS. 181*0-1932. 10 ft. 1028 Plans, tracings, drawings, blueprints, and Vandykes of hulls, engines, boilers, auxiliary machinery, and equipment. Materials pertaining to a given vessel are grouped together. Some of the plans before 1910 origi nated in the Bureau of Equipment and most of those before ' ' 190 JM - 83 ox Equipment, Construction, and Repairs. There are very few plans dated before 2.861 or after 1920. , INDEXES OF DRAWINGS OF SHIPS' MACHINERY. 187U-190U. 76 vols. 3 ft. 1029 Indexes of drawings of engines, boilers, and auxiliary machinery shew ing name of ship, subject of drawing, number of drawer or pigeonhole, case (indicated by letters of the alphabet), file number,- type (blueprint, drawing, or tracing), and date received. Arranged by name of vessel in roughly alphabetical, order and thereunder alphabetically by title of draw ing. Some of the volumes do not show any dates. For the drawings to which some of these volumes refer, see entry 1020. . . Records Relating to Supplies, Equipment, and Accounts Procurement Records ---- - -- ......................"* '' CONTRACT REGISTER. Mar. 27, 1663-July 27, 1867. 1 vol. 2 in. 1030 Briefs of contracts showing date, class, amount, and material pur chased. There is no apparent arrangement. The volume contains an index arranged alphabetically by initial letter of name of contractor. CONTRACTS AND SPECIFICATIONS FOR MACHINERY. Aug. 1869-Dec. 1873. I vol. 1 in. 1031 Contracts for machinery to propel steamers showing date, place, names of contracting parties, and terms of contract. Specifications for the machinery and diagrams accompany most of the contracts. Arranged chrono logically. RECORDS RELATING TO CONTRACTS FOR ENGINEERING 1IATERIAIS. 1915-22. 1 ft. 1032 Reports of material shipped that were received by the Bureau of En gineering from inspectors of engineering material. They show inspection district, date of shipment, name and address of manufacturer from whom shipped, name and address of shipyard, contractor, or navy yard to which shipped, number of contract for which shipped (including schedule number, class number, requisition number, and item number), kind of material, number 'of pieces shipped, and dimensions, marks, or descriptions of in dividual items shipped; and notifications from the Bureau of Supplies and Accounts that the contract nad been entered into with the manufacturer; notifications frem the Bureau of Engineering to inspectors of engineering material that the material should be inspected; and related memoranda concerning the status of contracts. Arranged by contract number. RECORDS RELATING TO CONTRACTS. 1916-1x0. 520 ft 1033 Letters; requisitions; reports of materials tested, inspected, and shipped; specifications; diagrams; blueprints; drawings; and related forms pertaining to contracts for all types of propelling machinery and electrical apparatus negotiated by the Bureau of Supplies and Accounts. Arranged numerically by. contract number in two series, the first series from 1916 to 1926 and the second from 1926 to 19li0. For an index to the earlier series, see entry 1035. 191 RECORDS RELATING TO MISCELLANEOUS NAVT DEPARTMENT CONTRACTS. 1917-2$; 193U-UO. 9 ft. - . 103K letters; requisitions; reports of materials tested., inspected, and ~ shipped; supply orders; specifications; blueprints; and related forms pertaining to contracts for various typos of propelling machinery and electrical apparatus. Arranged numerically by contract numbers in two series, the fjrst series from 1917 to 192$ and the second from 193U to 19U0. For an index to the earlier series, see entry 103$. .' INDEX TO CONTRACTS. 19ili-26. $ ft. , ' . IQ 33 A card index showing contract number (see entries 1033 and 103U), " schedule and requisition numbers, kindjand class of material involved, name and address of contractor or manufacturer, date of contract, date and place of delivery, amount of contract, place of inspection, purpose for which material was intended, and related data. Arranged alphabet ically by name of contractor or manufacturer. " . CARD RECORD OF CORRESPONDENCE REGARDING CONTRACTS. 190U-10. 3 ft. 1035 These cards show contract number and subject of contract of pertinent correspondence described in entries 979 and 980. Arranged numerically by contract number. .- CARD RECORD OF CORRESPONDENCE REGARDING CONTRACTS. 1923-UO. `lit ft. . ". 1037 These cards show contract number, date of correspondence, name or station of correspondent, and a brief of contents of letter. The rec ords to which these cards refer are described in entries 993, 1033, and 103U. Arranged numerically by contract number in two overlapping series. CONTRACTS OF THE NAVY PURCHASING OFFICE AND RELATED CORRESPONDENCE. 1926-1*2. 177 ft. 1035 Copies of contracts, requisitions, reports of materials inspected and shipped, related forms, and correspondence pertaining to contracts, ne gotiated by Navy purchasing offices at navy yards and naval stations, for a wide variety of supplies and parts and for various types of pro pelling machinery and electrical apparatus for the Bureau of Engineering (after June 30, 19l*0, the Bureau of Ships). Arranged by name of navy yard or naval station and thereunder numerically by contract number. CARD RECORD OF CORRESPONDENCE REGARDING CONTRACTS OF TIE NAVI PURCHA5IN:- OFFICE. 193$-1*0. 3 ft. 1039 These cards show contract number, date of correspondence, name or station of correspondent, and a brief of contents of letter. The cor respondence to which these cards refer is described in entry 1038. Ar ranged by name or numerical designation of purchasing office' and there under by contract number. ' CONTRACTS AND SPECIFICATIONS FOR CONSTRUCTION PROJECTS AT NAVAL COALING STATIONS. 1893-1906. 12 vols. 1 ft. . Contracts for materials, labor, tools, and appliances for 192 JM-83 of coaling plants, wharves, water supply systems, coal sheds and other buildings at naval coaling stations at Honolulu, Hawaiij Key West, Fla.; Frenchman's Bay, Maine; Narragansett Bay, Newport, R. X.; Japonski Island, Sitka, Alaska; and Guantanamo, Cuba, showing names of contracting parties, date of contract, and terms of contract. Each contract is accompanied by detailed specifications and blueprints relating to the work to be done. Arranged numerically 'ey contract number. -<r SHIPS' SPECIFICATIONS. 1839-1922. 77ft. 10hi These printed booklets and pamphlets, with manuscript annotations, con tain specifications of the Bureau of Engineering for boilers, auxiliary machinery, and electric plants; and specifications of the Bureau of Con struction and P.epair for the construction of ships, including specifica tions for equipment under the Bureau of Equipment and for the installation of ordnance. Arranged by class of ship and thereunder alphabetically by name or numerically^y.number of ship. There are also specification and :'. instruction pamphlet's on such subjects as specifications for the inspec tion of material, specifications for electrical appliances, and instruc tions for painting and cementing. :! ` SPECII'-ICATIONS FOR PROPELLING MACHINERY FOR TORPEDO BOAT DESTROYERS. 1916-19.. 10 vols. 10 in. 10h2 These volumes show, on the left-hand page, number of boat or class of boat; printed specifications for its propelling machinery, boilers, aux iliary machinery, electric plant, communication.and signaling devices, and for the inspection of material; and, on the right-hand page, related manuscript notations and calculations. Arranged numerically by boat num ber (the lowest number first if the volume includes information on sev eral boats). There are indexes in the volumes. - 5 REGISTER OF REQUISITIONS FOR MACHINERY. 1862-65!. 1 vol. 1 in. 10b3 Shows date the requisition was received, where it was from (name of vessel or naval station), articles requisitioned, where articles were sent, date they were sent, and requisition number. Arranged alphabet ically by initial letter of place to which the articles were sent. REGISTER OF REQUISITIONS FOR SUPPLIES. 1362-69. 1 vol. 3 in. 10bb Shows date and subject of requisition, where it was from, where sup plies were sent or request 'was referred, date of reply, and file refer ences to a correspondence series which has not been found. The register also contains entries for a few letters received, giving date of letter and a brief of its contents. Arranged alphabetically by initial letter of name of vessel, navy yard, or naval station; thereunder chronologi cally. ' INDEX TO REQUISITIONS FOR SUPPLIES AND EOUIPMEHT. 1921-27- 29 -ft. 1QU9 Cards showing subject of requisition or name of vessel, naval station, or navy yard involved, a brief description of material, navy yard or bu reau completing requisition, requisition and schedule numbers, and class and cost c.l- material. Arranged alphabetically by subject and .thereunder by name of vessel, navy yard, or naval station. The requisitiond^jOL-i -1 which this index refers have not been found. ;m UCE0 193 - Jim-83 Try V-.. - I'M '; Et-.-y; " ' VyX' .i-'hi'E l: t . CARD RECORD OF CORRESPONDENCE REGARDING REQUISITIONS FOR SUPPLIES. 19iiO. 5 in- lol:{. These cards show requisition number, date of correspondence, nar.e~crT' station of correspondent, and a brief of contents of letter. Arranged name of bureau, navy yard, or naval station. SCHEDULES OF SUPPLIES AND NOTICES OF AWARDS ON BIDS. 1923-30. 20 ft. lOLs? Schedules of supplies' under the jurisdiction of the Bureau of En-~~~` gineering; copies of Bureau of Supplies and Accounts' notices of award , sherwing firm to which awarded, schedule and class numbers of supplies/ navy yards to receive delivery, description of supplies, dates of inser tion, and by whom inspected. Included are memoranda exchanged between v:- Bureau of Supplies and Accounts and the Bureau of Engineering concerning the status of schedules and recommendations regarding awards. Arranged numerically by,, schedule number. . '; SCHEDULES OF SUPPLIES AND RELATED CORRESPONDENCE. 1937-1:0. 1x3 ft. ' - lOiiS Schedules of supplies under the jurisdicti.on of the Bureau of En- , gineering, and related correspondence with the Bureau of Supplies and . Accounts concerning modifications and cancellations of schedules and rec ommendations regarding awards and with firms regarding the submission oi proposals. Arranged numerically bjr schedule number. CARD RECORD RELATING TO SCHEDULES OF SUPPLIES AND EQUIPMENT. 1919-23'. 2 ft. . I0j tf: Cards shoring schedule number, date of schedule, a brief description % of materials involved, date of award recommendation, contract number, "5' and remarks. Arranged numerically by schedule number. CARD RECORD -OF CORRESPONDENCE REGARDING SCHEDULES OF SUPPLIES. 1923-1:0. 8 ft. ' 1050 i These cards show schedule number, date of correspondence, name or sta tion of correspondent, and a brief of contents of letter. The correspond ence and schedules to which these cards refer are described in entries :T 993, 10l:7, and IOI48. Arranged numerically by schedule number in two over lapping series. - -; -J. Allowance Lists of Vessels 3, STEAM ENGINEERING ALLOWANCE OF THE TULSA. 1917. 1 vol. 1/2 in. 10gl "Ais This volume contains lists of steam engineering machinery, apparatus, and parts, and numbers of the various items allowed. Arranged in the fol lowing four classes: equipage permanently installed (title "A"); movaole tools and equipment (title "B"); spare parts for machinery (titles "3" 3* and "X"); and supplies and tools easily consumable or inexpensive (title *'X"). '. STEAM ENGINEERING ELECTRICAL ALLOWANCE OF THE PECOS. 1918. 1 vol 1 Jr. 10g?. t5*; This volume shows article, class and title, number allowed, and 5R0lV i?u JM remarks. Arranged alphabetically by general class of article, with an alphabetical index to general classes and specific items. STEAM ENGINEERING ALLOWANCE OF THE PECOS. . 1913. 1 vol. 1 in. 1053 ~'J This volume contains lists of steam engineering machinery, apparatus, and parts, and numbers of the various items allowed. Arranged in the following four classes: equipage permanently installed (title '`A"); :7 movable tools and equipage (title "B"); spare parts for machinery (titles B" and "X"); and supplies and tools easily consumable or inexpensive (title '"X"). ` ' * - .- - ... .. , Records Relating to Appropriations RECORDS RELATING TO EXPEPOHURES UNDER APPROPRIATIONS. 1921*-31. 2 ft. IQglt Prepared statements for congressional committees containing title of appropriation, analysis of expenditures showing object of expenditure, expenditures andiooligations for the present fiscal year and estimates of expenditures for the next two fiscal years, and charts showing relation ship between present expenditures, allocations for the next fiscal year, and requirements for the following fiscal year. Included are jxistifica- tions and statements of important work done, and quarterly.and monthly .statements, of obligations, statements of funds expended and obligated, and memoranda regarding the status of appropriations. Arranged chrono logically under the haw Filing Manual file number for appropriations. RECORDS OF ALLOTMENTS OF APPROPRIATIONS. 1930-32.. 2 ft. 1055 Reports from navy yards, entitled "Data Regarding Allotments Covering Engineering Work on Ships." They show name of ship, period of overhaul, authorised overhaul costs for labor, materials, and indeterminate ex- - pences, and total authorized overhaul costs, total amount spent in the previous month, estimated expenditures for the present month, amount taken up for the next month, and estimates for the remaining monthsj requests for allotments; and telegrams reporting allotments. Arranged numerically according to the Navy Filing Manual classification number for each navy yard. Miscellaneous Records LIST OF ENGINEERS' STORES ON BOARD VESSELS. 13UU-6U. 3 in. 1056 Invoices of engineers' stores on board various naval vessels showing quantity and cost of items listed. Unarranged. MISCELLANEOUS BILLS. 1363-66. 6 in. 1057 Bills for steam machinery and equipment furnished and for extra work performed in the construction of naval vessels by contractors at various shipyards and naval stations. Unarranged. ' RECORD OF STORES RECEIVED BY THE CLEMATIS. 1361*-66. 1 vol. 1/2 in. -------------- 1Q5Q Contains copies of requisitions for tools, wood, coal, and miscel laneous supplies and equipment required for the engineering department of 195 PRODUCED JU-83 #i - \ pi.Vri >-.! tfpr. m'ir.nr" r , it ~ * .** 4 -* c i,- , .iMsy.^ii ** .V '>% - * * -- iWfcaL.fr- T- the vessel, and shows kinds and quantities of materials and dates they', were received. Arranged chronologically. , -- EGER 0? RECEIPTS AND EXPENDITURES OF STORES ON BOARD THE BALTLDRS. 1391-9.3. 1 vol. 3-in. 1059 A record of stpres of the engineering department of the vessel she-.:- ing articles, received and expended, quantities received and expended, . dates they were received and expended, and cost of articles received arb expended. Arranged by article. ._ , . CARD RECORD RELATING TO THE SALS AND DISPOSITION OF P0!tfER30AT ENGINES. . 1911-38. 2 ft. . lOfo.. Cards showing type and make of engine and the engine number, where engine was built, date of completion, boat to which engine was assigned, date of sale or other disposition, and related data. Arranged numerically by engine number^ . . . ... ' CARD RECORD RELATING TO PCVERBOAT ENGINES. 1923-36. 3 ft. 1061 Cards indicating whether powerboat engines were in stock at various navy yards and naval stations and showing type and number of engine, narv of navy yard or naval station, date the engine was received or issued,. ;' and data on number of such engines assigned or on hand. Arranged by ty,-*?. of engine and thereunder by name of navy yard or naval station. CARD RECORD RELATING TO SURVEYS OF SUPPLIES AND EQUIPMENT. 1930-1(0. $ in. 1062 These, cards show date, number, and subject of surveys, conducted at various navy yards and naval stations, on the condition of supplies and equipment. Arranged alphabetically by name of navy yard or naval static.-., Miscellaneous Records . PATENT RELEASES. 1861-68. 9 in. . 1063 Authorizations from inventors and holders of patents on steam equip ment releasing the Navy Department from all charges and fees for using various types of steam machinery and accessories. Arranged in roughly chronological order. .; RECORDS OF EXAMINATIONS TAKEN BY ENGINEER OFFICERS. 1862-93. 1 vol. 1 in. ` 10Q- This volume relates to examinations taken by applicants for the po- ' sitions of Chief Engineer and Assistant Engineer. It shows name, ran!:, age, and length of service of applicant, grade for which examined, and date and result of test. Arranged by grade applied for and thereunder in roughly chronological order. . ' PERSONNEL RECORDS OF ASSISTANT ENGINEERS. 1896-98. 1 vol. 3 in. 10o This volume shows names, dates and places of birth, dates of commis- sior.s, and abstracts of orders relating to a few Assistant Engineers of the Bureau. Arranged by name of engineer, with an alphabetical index to names in. the front of the volume. - ; j PRODUCED 196 JM - 83 rt < /* 5** ' ,r:~ y ) j RECORDS RELATING TO PERSON1IEL CLASSIFICATION OF INSPECTORS OF ENGINEERING MACHINERY. 1923. 3 in. 1066 Statements of classification of employees under the Classification Act of 1923; statements of duties and job descriptions; statements of organization and functions of inspection offices, with some organization charts; recommendations regarding changes in salaries and classifica tions; lists of personnel; reports of new appointments; and reports of changes in pay. Arranged by name of inspection district. RECORDS RELATING TO MACHINERY FOR LIGHT CRUISERS NOS. 2U-31. 1928-29. 2 ft. 1067 I Proposals from contractors to deliver materials and apparatus, with prices quoted; drafts of purchase orders and notifications of accept ances of orders; and memoranda exchanged between the Bureau and inspec tors of machinery concerning unsatisfactory and uncompleted work, trials of. vessels, proposed rearrangements of quarters, and extensions of con tract time. --Unarranged. A few items relating to Light Cruiser No. 7 (the Raleigh), dated in 1923, are scattered among these records. I* 1^ SPECIFICATIONS OF A 13-GUN STEAM SLOOP OF WAR THAT WAS DESIGNED AND - PROPOSED BY ALBAN C. STIKERS. n.d. 1vol. l/2 in. ' 1068 Specifications containing a general description of the vessel, prin cipal dimensions, and a detailed description of the vessel and its steam machinery. Stimers* title is given as Chief Engineer. The volume is not further identified. RECORDS SUBMITTED IN THE' CASE OF THE HAZELTINE CORP. vs. THE ATWATER KENT MANUFACTURING CO. 1926-29. VU in. 1069 This was a case in the U. S. District Court for the Eastern District ` of Pennsylvania involving an alleged infringement of patent rights in con nection with electrical circuits. The records consist of copies of draw ings and diagrams relating to electrical circuits, with related memoranda, which were called for from the Bureau of Engineering and later returned to the Bureau. Unarrariged. '' "NAVY YARD FILS." 1909-23. k ft. 1070 Unidentified index cards showing subject and date' of correspondence and file numbers (such as 0913, 01191) to an unidentified series of rec ords. The cards also contain other reference numbers (such as B.S. No. U3; C&R 18176), and "scheme" and "program numbers" (such as Scheme . ' Mo. 2; Program 1917). Arranged in the following series: (1) by year and thereunder alphabetically by subject, and (2) by type or class of vessel and thereunder alphabetically by subject. In addition there is a sub- series designated "Miscellaneous Ships and Sketches," arranged alphabet ically by subject. 1 i RECORDS OF SUBORDINATE UNITS OF THE OFFICE OF THE CHIEF OF THE BUREAU Records of the General Inspector of Machinery The duties of the General Inspector of Machinery were to act in an advisory capacity to the Bureau, to inspectors of machinery, and to inspectors of naval material for matters under the Bureau's jurisdicticr- to supervise the administration of inspection offices; and to serve as '* ex officio senior member of the board on machinery changes for vessels ' being built under private contracts. GENERAL C0H3ESP0IIDENCE. 1905-26. 9 ft. 1072. Letters, memoranda, and reports received and copies of those sent^ including correspondence and reports from inspectors of machinery at new yards and private shipyards, correspondence with contractors, reports of boards investigating construction irregularities, bills -for office sup plies, travel orders and transportation requests, and correspondence re lating to personnel, wages, annual reports, and-tests of equipment. Ar ranged alphabetically by subject or by name of correspondent in two seric the first entitled "Subject File" and the second, "General Correspondence There is no apparent difference in the content of the two series. Records of the Division of Logs and Records The Division of Logs and Records 'was responsible for the checking ' and reviewing of engineroe.m logs of naval vessels; the compilation of arb issuance to seagoing personnel and naval training schools of Bureau pam phlets relating to the care and. management of machinery on shipboard; the preparation of and issuance to the naval service of the "Confidential Bulletins of Engineering Information"; acid the filing and indexing of ail important data regarding engineering matters, with special reference to naval vessels. STEAM LOGS OF NAVAL VESSELS. 181*5-1906. 2,630 vols. 108 ft. 1072 Daily reports showing name of vessel, name of commanding officer, lo cation of vessel, and date; hourly reports on speed of vessel, direction and force of wind, course of vessel, psrfonnance of engines, amount of fuel used, temperature in engineroem and on deck, and amount of concen tration of water in the boilers; reports giving total amount of fuel ex pended during day and amount remaining on hand, number of knots run dur ing day, latitude and longitude? and remarks concerning the condition of the sea and the events that occurred. The later logs also contain descriptions of engines, boilers, and auxiliary machinery. Arranged al phabetically by name of vessel. REFERENCE DATA.' 1887-1935. 83 ft. .. - 1073 These records include the following publications of the United States and foreign governments on technical subjects relating to engineering; reports regarding trials of vessels, characteristics of vessels, and in spections of machinery; data regarding foreign vessels; specifications and tracings of vessels; lists of patentees and decisions regarding pat ents, trademarks, and copyrights; copies of lectures given by naval of ficers; and occasional items of correspondence. Arranged numerically. ' . INDEX TO REFERENCE DATA. 1887-1935. 15 ft. 107h A card index shewing subject of document or name of author, a brief of contents, and file references to the records described in entry 1073. Arranged alphabetically by subject or by name of author. In addition to 198 this index there is another index, apparently incomplete, which shows only the subject of the document or the-name of the author and the docu ment's file number. ' ca?d record of reference data. 1887-1935. i ft. 1075 These cards show subject of document or name of author, a brief of contents, and file references to the records described in entry 1073. Arranged numerically by file number. SI3LI0GRAPHI ON CONDENSER TUBE CORROSION. 186U-19U1. 3 in. 1076 Cards showing author, title, publisher or title of publication, date of publication, and often extracts and summaries of information contained in technical publications relating to condenser tube corrosion. Arranged chronologically. .' CARD RECORD OF BOILER '^ND'CONDENSER TUBE RENEWALS. 1900-1920. 3 in. ' - ` ' 1077 These cards show name of vessel, date and place of retubing boilers and condensers, and related information. Arranged alphabetically by name of vessel. ' INSTRUCTIONS FOR USING LOOSELEAF ENGINEROOM. LOGS. 1917. 3 in. 1078 General instructions for maintaining record sheets of engineroom logs on vessels, together with sample sheets and directions on arrangement and type of information to be supplied. Arranged numerically by number of sample record sheet. "COAL SPEED CURVES OF VESSELS, n.d. 1 vol. 1 in. 1079 Graphs showing number of tons of coal consumed in relation to number of knots per hour. Arranged by name of vessel. The names of the vessels concerned are listed in the front of the volume. MISCELLANEOUS INFORMATION CARDS, n.d. 1 in. 1060 Contain data on boilers and boiler tests, performance curves of ves sels, formulas for efficiency determinations and other calculations, oil lubricating requirements, names and addresses of manufacturers, and simi-- lar information on a variety of subjects. Arranged alphabetically by subject. . .. Records of the Radio Division The Radio Division, at first known as the Division of Radio Teleg raphy and after September 1930 as the Division of Radio and Sound, had charge of the design and supply of radio apparatus for ship and shore in stallations and for aircraft, and of the development of antisubmarine and antiaircraft sound devices. ORDERS AND MEMORANDA. 1906-30. 1 ft. 10 81 Orders, circular letters, and office memoranda relating to the devel opment, supply, and operation of radio equipment and Apparatus and to the general administration of the Radio Division; and despatch.es of the Navy Department, 1921-30, relating to administrative matters. Before 191 these are records of the Bureau of Equipment. Arranged chronologically 199 m r,.-.;/.vV? m & :.fi/c~i . `V - > AM . S'Oi V> :.-/' UV!-- SEMIMONTHLY RADIO REPORTS. 1915-19. 5 in. 1032 - Blueprint copies of reports of the Bureau containing information on the testing and development of radio equipment, directions for the in stallation and use of radio apparatus, discussions of the deficiencies of various types of radio apparatus, and information on research and pat ents. Arranged chronologically. CORRESPONDENCE RELATING TO CONTRACTS FOR RADIO EQUIPMENT. 1918-20. 2 ft. 1083 Correspondence concerning bids for contracts and specifications for transmitters, insulators, and generators; requisitions for material; and modifications in the design of radio apparatus, with accompanying photo graphs and.drawings of radio equipment. Unarranged. .REPORTS AND DATA RELATING TO-RADIO. 1919-1*2. 8 ft. - . I03u Reports of tests, investigations, and experiments in radio operations and technology; data on radio policy; technical reports and publications; administrative orders; minutes of meetings; and Navy Department circular letters. Arranged alphabetically by subject. CORRESPONDENCE AND REPORTS RELATING TO RADIO. 192l*-36. 1* ft. 10^ Correspondence and reports exchanged between officials of the Radio Division, other units of the Navy Department, and private individuals. These records consist of reports on radio operations and communication; monthly reports of experiments; correspondence relating to the supply of new equipment, radio apparatus for the fleet, communication competitions, and the policies of the Naval Research Laboratory; and photostatic cop ies of articles from technical magazines and reviews. Included also are some circular letters, intraoffice memoranda, and minutes of Bureau meetings and conferences similar to those described in entries 1081 and 1081*. Arranged alphabetically by subject. REPORTS FROM NAVAL RADIO STATIONS. 1925-1*0. 186 vols. 1*5 ft. 1086 Consist of looseleaf binders containing maps, drawings, diagrams, photographs, and textual descriptions of locations, facilities, and equip ment of naval radio stations, including information on buildings, - power lines, antenna systems, radio navigational equipment, transmitters, re pairs, and historical data. Arranged by name of station, the stations being in no particular order. RECORDS OF BOARDS OF OFFICERS Records of Examining Boards of Naval Engineers, Philadelphia, Pa. An act of Congress approved March 3, 1371, provided that no person should be appointed in the Engineer Corps of the Navy until he was found qualified by boards of competent engineer and medical officers designated by the Secretary of the Navy. The boards of naval engineers that met either in Philadelphia or at the - Philadelphia Navy Yard were appointed and dissolved as business before the boards warranted. The membership of these boards changed from time to time, but the records kept by them LETTERS SELT?. Mar. 1875>-Dec. 1899. h vols. 7 in. _1087 Copies of letters sent chiefly to the Secretary of the Navy reporting on the outcome of examinations and to chiefs of Navy Department bureaus concerning candidates, with some lists of candidates and grades. Ar ranged chronologically. The last volume, for the period May 1898- . December 1899, contains press copies. The volume for the period March l875~April 13Sit has in index; the volume for the period May 188U~December 1896 has an incomplete index. TETTERS RECEIVED. May 1871-Dec. 1899. $ vols. 6 in. 1088 Letters from candidates concerning their qualifications or complain ing about the grade to which they were appointed; letters from the Naval Academy transmitting merit rolls of cadet engineers; letters from the Judge Advocate General acknowledging the receipt of proceedings in in dividual cases; letters from officials of the Navy Department transmit ting testimonial letters regarding candidates; and letters from the Chief of the Bureau.-of Steam "Engineering concerning the recommendations and work of the board, appointments and leaves of absences of members of the board, aid the forwarding of textbooks for use in examinations. Arranged chronologically. JOURNALS. Apr. 1876-Dec. 1899. 6 vols. 2 ft. 1089 These volumes record the work of the boards meeting in Philadelphia, Pa, They show times of convening and adjourning, names of candidates examined, and recommendations. Included are copies of letters from the Secretary ox the Navy establishing the boards. Arranged chronologically. The volume for the period December 1881-June 1586 has a name index. EXAMINATION PAPERS, n.d. 3 ft, -1090 Contain, name, age, birthplace, and residence of the candidate, a statement of his education and experience, and the examination questions and answers. They appear to relate chiefly to successful candidates. Arranged alphabetically by name of candidate. Records of the Examining Board of Naval Engineers, Boston Navy Yard Upon the outbreak of the Spanish-American War a board of naval of ficers was set up to consider the appointment of Acting (temporary) Of ficers in the Navy. The -board recommended that boards of officers be established at certain navy yards, including the Boston Navy Yard, to examine applicants for appointment as Acting Officers in the Line, Medi cal Corps, Pay Corps, and Engineer Corps. Accordingly, a board of en gineer officers was appointed at the Boston Navy Yard to examine candi dates for appointment as Acting Assistant Engineer Officers. The board was in session from Hay 3 to July 11, 1898. CORRESPONDENCE RELATING TO TIE BOARD. 1898. l/h in. 1091 Consists of copies of the following: a letter, dated April 27, 1993," from the Secretary of the Navy to the commandant of the Boston Navy Yard regarding the establishment of the board; a recommendation of the board established to consider the appointment of temporary officers (no place, date, or names of members shovm); the commandant's letter reporting the 201 PRODUCED 1 y.?. * vv establishment of the board at the Boston Navy Yard; and letters of'Vi/- struction to the board from the Secretary of the Navy, the Chief cf~ ' .r. Bureau of Navigation, and the Chief of the Bureau of Steam Engineer--'-/ Arranged chronologically. ` LETTERS SENT. May-July 1598. 1 vol. 1 in. 1: ,, Press copies of..letters sent to the commandant of the Boston Yard and to the Chief of the Bureau of Steam Engineering regarding cor dates recommended for acceptance or rejection, and of letters sent to the candidates informing them whether they passed or failed the examr-v tions. Arranged chronologically. .. l 7 . - ROUGH MINUTES OF THE BOARD. May 3-July 11, 1898. 1/2 in. ' ' V-/- ' A daily record of the board showing time of convening and time of .7 journing, names and other data concerning candidates examined, and _- eral information relating to the work of the board. Arranged chronolcs:..- ically. _$ -- - -- : ` : CORRESPONDENCE-RELATDIG TO AND EXAMINATION PAPERS OF SUCCESSFUL C,'f DATES. May-July 1893. 6 in. . Letters from professors and others recommending applicants; exari~'" . t'ion papers containing questions and answers; and information concer:: candidate's age, birthplace, education, and experience. Arranged- alr.hx- betically by name of candidate. .- Records of the Board on Plans of Steam Capstans ' Steam Engineering Gear, and Steam Windlasses . " . ^ cn This board, composed of engineer officers, was appointed on Au gust 29, 1877, to examine such plans of steam capstans, steam engine-.-:'- ing gear, and steam windlasses as were submitted to it or which it com:.' procure. The board was instructed to meet at the New York Navy Yard to report separately on each plan. ' . <* REPORT OF THE BOARD. Mar. 1878. 1 vol. 2 in. K;/ Contains a copy of the latter of the Chief of the Bureau of Stc-am gineering, dated August 29, 1877, establishing the board and the reports on plans examined, with accompanying drawings and letters re- ceived from inventors and others concerning the plans. Arranged ch.'-'-". - logically. .. ' .. - . - =: -n Records of the Board on Tests of Liquid Fuel for Naval Purposes, "1902--IT -. r An act of Congress approved July 1, 1902, appropriated $20,000 ; extended tests of liquid fuel oil(from the California and Texas oil -. fields) for naval purposes. The act provided that the tests should .te - carried out under the direction of the Bureau of Steam Engineering, arm -7 a board of three officers was appointed to make the tests. The board . . conducted these tests on vessels and at laboratories, consulted with cu*- ' mercial firms regarding the use of liquid fuel on commercial vessels, a"-- ' collected data from naval officers at shipyards, from foreign countries,- and from commercial firms. The board completed its work in 202 JM - 83 v 4r< I records. 1902~U. 3 ft. ' 1096 Tables and test reports of trials, con-mutation sheets, data regarding prices of oil, correspondence with naval officers at shipyards regarding their experiences and opinions, correspondence with private shipbuilders regarding the use of liquid fuel oil in commercial vessels, extracts of articles from foreign nagasines, newspaper clippings on petroleum and other pertinent subjects, tracings, drawings, and blueprints of oil burn ing apparatus, drafts of the board's report, and miscellaneous correspond ence and data on fuel oil tests. Arranged in part by subject and there under by name of correspondent or type of material; in part,unarranged. FIELD RECORDS Records Relating to the Columbian Iron Works and Dry Dock Co. Baltimore, Id. - .' LETTERS SENT BY THE INSPECTOR OF MACHINERY. 1895-98. 1 vol. 1 in. 1097 Press copies of letters sent to contractors, manufacturers, the. Bu reau, and others relating to construction activities within the juris diction of the inspector of machinery. Arranged chronologically. There is an index, arranged alphabetically by initial letter of subject or name of correspondent, showing name or subject and page number. LETTERS RECEIVED BY THE INSPECTOR. OF MACHINERY FROM THE BUREAU. ' 1895-93, 1 vol, 2 in, 1098 Letters received relating to the construction and installation of ma- chinery, machinery parts, and accessories on beard various torpedo boats (see entry 1099). Arranged numerically, with an index showing subject of letter and file number. ' MISCELLANEOUS LETTERS RECEIVED BY THE INSPECTOR OF MACHINERY. 1895-99. 1 vol, 2 in. 1099 letters received from the Bureau of Steam Engineering, contractors, manufacturers, and others cn a variety of subjects under the jurisdiction of the inspector of machinery. Arranged numerically by file number, with an index showing subject or name of correspondent and file number. LETTERS FROM THE PRESIDENT OF THE COLUMBIAN IRON WORKS AND DRY DOCK CO. 1895-97. 1/H in. . HOP Copies of letters from the president of the company to the Chief of the Bureau that were transmitted to the inspector of machinery. Unar ranged. '' GENERAL CORRESPONDENCE OF THE INSPECTOR OF MACHINERY. 1899-190U. 2 vols. 6 in. 1101 Letters received and copies of letters sent to all correspondents re lating to construction activities within the jurisdiction of the inspec tor of machinery of the Columbian Iron Works. Arranged numerically by file number, with an index, at the beginning of each volume showing sub ject of letter and file number assigned. For a register and a list of some of this correspondence, see entries 1102 and 1103. 203 Educed JM - S3 REGISTERS 0? LETTERS RECEIVED BY THE INSPECTOR OF MACHINERY. 1893-1503. " Yt. 1 vol. 1/2 in. 1102 This volume contains a register of -letters received from the Bureau-" of Steam Engineerings 1898-1903, shewing date of letter, date received, subject of correspondence, and Bureau's file number, arranged alphabet ically by file letter of Bureau (SS, TT, WW, etc.) and thereunder numer ically by file number; and a register of letters received from the Bureau of Ordnance, 1900-1903, giving similar information, arranged in roughly numerical order by Bureau of Ordnance file number. The letters received that are entered in this register are filed in the general correspond- - ence of the inspector of machinery (see entry 1101) and in the several : series of correspondence, described below, relating to individual vessels. LISTS OF LETTERS RECEIVED BY THE INSPECTOR OF KACHETERT. I898-I90I4. ' 1/h in. . 1103 Chronological^ lists of letters received from the Bureaus of Steam En gineering and.Ordnance giving for each letter its date, a brief of its contents, and the Bureau's file number. The letters listed are filed in the general correspondence of the inspector of machinery (see entry 1101) and in the several-series of correspondence, described below, relating . to individual vessels. : 1 ACKNCK-JLEDGHECTS 0? LETTERS RECEIVED FROM THE BUREAU. 1899-1902. 1 vol. 3 in. 110?; Copies of weekly letters sent to the Bureau by the inspector of ma chinery listing Bureau communications and acknowledging their receipt. Arranged chronologically. , PAPERS RELATING TO MONTHLY REPORTS OF TIE INSPECTOR OF MACHINERY. ' 1895-97. 6 in. ' 1105 . Rough drafts, notes, and copies of statements and drafts of reports shoring number and type of workmen employed, hours worked, and wages paid, and kind, quantity, and cost of materials received and used in the construction and installation of machinery on board various tozpedo boats. Unarranged. REPORTS OF MATERIAL REJECTED BY THE INSPECTOR OF MACHINERY. 1895-96. . l/h in. - . 1106 Consist of monthly lists of machinery and machinery parts and acces sories rejected, giving name of manufacturer, a brief description of ma terial, reasons for rejection, and remarks. Unarranged. PROGRESS OF WORK REPORTS OF TIE INSPECTOR OF MACHINERY. 1895-98. 3 in. 1107 Copies of monthly reports listing the quantity of machinery, machinery parts, and accessories received and machined for use in the construction . of various torpedo boats. Arranged chronologically. - CONTRACTS FOR TORPEDO BOATS AND RELATED CORRESPONDENCE. 1395-98. 1/2 in. ,. - -- 1108 ' Copies of contracts for various torpedo boats filed in the office of the inspector of machinery, together with related correspondence, ranged by name or number of vessel. i^RODUCfi) , 20U . JM - 83 I RECORDS RELATING TO PAYMENTS TO CONTRACTORS. 1895-98. 3 in. 1109 Copies of contractors1 bills and applications forwarded to the Bureau of Steam Engineering by the inspector of machinery requesting payment in accordance with contract agreements for work performed on various torpedo boatsj together with special reports of work completed. Unarranged. OPEN PURCHASE VOUCHERS. 1895-1901;. 7 in. 1110 "Vouchers of the office of the inspector of machinery relating to the purchase of all types of supplies and equipment. They show date, nans' ' of contractor or manufacturer, and kind, quantity, and cost of material, involved. Arranged numerically by voucher number. MISCELLANEOUS RECORDS OF THE INSPECTOR OF MACHEEEY. 1895-1901;. 9 in. mi Include correspondence and reports on trials and performances; esti mates of unfinished work; express company receipts for packages delivered; papers relating to repair work, finished drawings, and valve functions; contractor's bills for overtime; miscellaneous blueprints; copies of speci fications; and statements of pounds of materials received. Unarranged. RECORDS OF BOARDS ON CHANGES. 1896-98. 3 'in. 1112 Reports of boards on increased or decreased costs involved as a re sult of changes in the design of machinery and machinery accessories on board various- torpedo boats, together with copies of bills submitted by the contractor for these changes. Unarranged. - EFFICIENCY REPORTS OF CIVILIAN EMPLOYEES. 1896-1903. 1 in. 1113 -Semiannual reports on the character,, efficiency, and productivity of office employees, special laborers, and mechanics. Unarranged. RECORDS RELATING TO MATERIALS FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF BUILDINGS. ' 1900- 1901. 1 vol, 3 in. 1111; Relate mainly to materials used in erecting the Construction and Re pair Building at the Washington Navy Yard, and the Torpedo Storehouse at the Norfolk Navy Yard. The records consist of reports of materials shipped by manufacturers to the inspector of machinery at the Columbian Iron Works for examination and reshipment, together with related corre spondence on tests and specifications, and blueprints. Arranged by name or type of building and thereunder in roughly chronological order. " RECORDS RELATING TO MATERIALS FOR BUIIBINC-5 AT THE WASHINGTON NAVY YARD AND FOR THE 120-TON FLOATING DERRICK AT THE NORFOLK NAVY YARD. 1901-3.' 1 vol. '2 in. ' 1115 Letters received by the inspector of machinery and copies of letters sent, together with reports of materials shipped, shipping receipts, copies of specifications, and reports on the chemical analysis and test ing of various metal products. Arranged chronologically. NAVY YARD ORDERS AND CIRCULAR LETTERS. 1901-1;. l/h in. 1116 . Printed copies of navy yard orders and circular letters of the Navy Department relating mainly to personnel qualifications, employment, pay, leave, and. working conditions. Unarranged. PRODUCED 205 JM - 83 NOTES ON KARINE ENGINEERING. n.d. 1 vol. l/h in. - - y,.. This volume contains blueprints and diagrams of machinery ana acces sories;, rough drawings, and notes on engineering problems. Unarrciv^* LETTERS SENT TO TIE BUREAU BY THE INSPECTOR OF MACHINEP.Y RELATING ?o --. FOOTE. 1895-93. 1 vol. 2 in. Sy/: Press copies of letters sent. Arranged chronologically. There iTp---" index, arranged alphabetically, by initial letter of subject, shewing- , ject and page number. ) LETTERS SENT TO THE CONTRACTORS BY TKS INSPECTOR OF MACHINERY RELATH'. TO TIE FOOTE. 1895-98. 1 vol. 2 in. . Press copies of letters sent. Arranged chronologically. There iTT~ index, arranged alphabetically by initial letter of subject, showing . ject and page number. LETTERS RECEIVED BY THE INSPECTOR OF MACHINERY FROM THE BUREAU RElATEM. TO THE FOOTE. 1895-97. 1 vol. 3 in. Ill- Arranged numerically by file number. There is an index, arranged all phabetically by initial letter of subject, shewing subject and.file num ber. - LETTERS RECEIVED FROM TIE CONTRACTORS RELATING TO TIE FOOTS. 1895^97.' 1 vol. 3 in. Ll'j Copies of letters from the contractors to the Chief of the Bureau! which were transmitted to the inspector of machinery. Arranged numer ically by file number, with an index showing subject and file number. ' CORRESPONDENCE OF TIE INSPECTOR OF MACHINERY RELATING TO TIE GENERAL HUNT. 1899-1900.. 1 in. HIE Letters received and copies of letters sent relating to the construc tion of the vessel. The despatch boat General Hurt was built by the R. M. Spedden Shipbuilding Co., Baltimore, Kd,, and the inspector of ma chinery at the Columbian Iron Works superintended the construction and installation of the vessel's machinery. Unarranged. ' CORRESPONDENCE OF .TIE INSPECTOR OF, MACHINERY. RELATING TO THE. McKEE. 1896-98. 2 vols. 6 in. ' 112" letters received and copies of letters sent. Arranged numerically by file number, with an index showing subject of letter and file number. REPORTS OF LABOR AND MATERIALS RELATING TO TIE MACHINERY OF THE McKEE. 1897.-98. l/h in. 112!, Monthly reports showing kind and quantity of materials received, and monthly reports of employees showing types of laborers hired and amounts of time expended. Arranged by type of report and thereunder chronolog ically. These reports are referred to in the first part of the volume containing the register of letters received from.the Bureau of Steam En gineering and the Bureau of Ordnance (see entry 1102). PRODUCED 206 jH-S3 IETTERS SENT TO THE BUREAU BY THE INSPECTOR OF MACHINERY REGARDING THE PLUNGER. July 1895-Juns 1899. 1 vol. 1 in. 112 5 Press copies of letters sent. Arranged chronologically, with an in dex in the volume. ,> IETTERS SENT TO THE CONTRACTORS BY THE INSPECTOR OF HACHINSRY REGARDING THE PLUNGER. Aug. 1895-Dec. IB98. 1 vol. 1 in. 1126 Press copies of letters sent regarding drawings, blueprints, specifi cations, and inspections of materials for machinery. Arranged chrono logically. . - LETTERS RECEIVED BY TIE INSPECTOR OF MACHINERY FROM THE BUREAU RELATING TO TIE PLUNGER. 1895-1900. 1 vol. 1 in. 1127 Arranged numerically by file number, -with an index showing subject and file number. , -fe .... IETTERS RECEIVED FROM THE CONTRACTORS RELATING TO THE PLUNGER. 1895 1900. 1 vol. 1 in. 1128 Copies of letters from the contractors to the Chief of the Bureau which were transmitted to the inspector of machinery. Arranged numer ically by file number, with an index showing subject and file number. REPORTS REGARDING THE PLUNGER. Sept. 1895-Mar. 1900. 2 in. 1129 Monthly reports of the inspector of machinery relating to machine'.y - on the submarine torpedo boat Plunger. They show progress of work during the month and general conditions at the time the report was submitted. Arranged chronologically. PAPERS RELATING TO MONTHLY REPORTS REGARDING THE PLUNGER. May 1896- ' May 1899. 1 in. ' 1130 Relate to the reports described in entry U29. These papers consist of lists of the cost of materials for machinery, bills for materials, and statements of the classes of labor employed showing number employed in each class, number of hours viorked by each class, and amount paid to each class. Arranged chronologically. APPLICATIONS FOR PAYMENTS ON MACHINERY OF TIE PLUNGER. 1396-98. 1 in. 1131 Applications of the contractor (the Jolin P. Holland Torpedo Boat Co. of Baltimore, Md.) for installment payments on the contract for machinery, with the following attached papers: reports of the inspector of machinery Columbian Iron "Works and Dry Dock Co., Baltimore, Md., on,the condition of work on the machinery and on weights and costs of labor and material, and a joint statement of the inspector of machinery and the superintending constructor at the Columbian Iron Works and Dry Dock Co. that the work had progressed sufficiently to justify payment. Arranged chronologically. MISCELLANEOUS RECORDS OF TIE INSPECTOR OF MACHINERY RELATING TO THE PLUNGER. , 1895-1900. 1/U in. ` - 1032 A contract and specifications for the construction of the-vessel, in structions from the Bureau of Steam Engineering to the inspector of ma chinery, and a report of weights placed on board and of scrap remove&i.- ;^.. Unarranged. 207 LETTERS SENT TO THE BUREAU BI THE INSPECTOR OF MACHINERY RELATING TO ;p. RODGERS. 1895-98. 1 vol. 2 in. ... 33^' Press copies of letters sent. Arranged chronologically. An indevp"' arranged alphabetically by initial letter of subject, shows subject ar.z page number. - ,. LETTERS SENT TO* THE CONTRACTORS BY THE INSPECTOR OF MACHI-ISRJ'REUTER TO THE ROJJGSRS. 1895--98. 1 vol. 2 in. , lv Press copies of letters sent. Arranged chronologically. An- index, arranged alphabetically by initial letter of subject, shows subject and page number. - ' LETTERS' RECEIVED BY THE INSPECTOR OF MACHINERY FROM THE' BUREAU REIATING TO THE RODGERS. 1895-98. 1 vol. 3 in. IA-- Arranged numerically by file number, with an index showing subject*"' and file numbei^. ___ LETTERS RECEIVED FROM THE CONTRACTORS RELATING TO THE RODGERS. 1895-90, 1 vol. 2 in. ` 111 Copies of letters from the contractors to the Chief of the Bureau, which were transmitted to the inspector of machinery. Arranged chrono logically. RECORDS RELATING TO TIE TINOEY. 1898-1903. 7 vols. 2 ft. II. Correspondence, reports, and memoranda relating to contracts, instm tions from the Bureau, boards on changes and appraisement, and types c: machinery and machinery parts and accessories. -The records relating t various subjects were given individual file numbers (as Pistons: 2; Tr Boards: 10; Condensers: 11) and further subdivided alphabetically, if necessary (Water Piping for Engine Room: 26B; Piping for Water Service 26N). The records are arranged numerically-according to this sihsine, thereunder alphabetically by file letter of subdivision, and therevnde chronologically, with an outline of the pertinent classification scher. at the beginning of each volume. 1 RECORDS RELATING TO INSPECTION OF MATERIALS FOR TIE TINGEY. 1893-1903. k vols. 1 ft. _1_1_5 letters received from the Bureau of Steam Engineering, contractors, and manufacturers, and copies o.f letters sent by the inspector of no.- ' chinery relating to inspections of machinery and machinery parts and ac cessory equipment to be used in the construction of the Tingey, -togethe with reports of materials shipped, invoices, and blueprints. The varic types of parts and accessories were given alphabetical-numerical dcsig*' tions and the records- are arranged alphabetically by these file symbols A key to this classification scheme, listing the parts and accessories And giving the assigned file letter, precedes the records. . REPORTS OF LABOR AND MATERIALS RELATING TO THE MACHINERY OF TIE TIXGET. 1393-1903. 1 vol. 1/2 in. ` TD Monthly reports of employees showing types of laborers hired and amounts of time expended; monthly reports showing kind and quantity of materials received for use on board the vessel; and reports of material 208 rejected giving date of rejection, name of contractor, description of material, reasons for rejection, and cause assigned. Arranged by type of report and thereunder cltronologically. . REPORTS OF MATERIAL 'REJECTED IN THE CONSTRUCTION OF THE TINGEY. 1899 1902. 1 in. llitO Reports of the inspector of machinery giving date, name of manufac turer, description of material, treatment and tests,applied, reasons for rejection, causes assigned,-and remarks. Unarranged. REPORTS OF THE INSPECTOR OF MACimiERT ON PROGRESS OF WORE ON THE MACHINERY OF THE TINGSY. 1899-1903. 1 vol. 3 in. lUl Copies of monthly reports listing quantity of machinery parts and ac cessories received and machined for use in construction of the vessel. Arranged chronologically. -,-h RECORDS RELATING TO TIE PAYMENT OF CONTRACTORS FOR WORK ON THE MACHINERY OF THE TINGE!. 1899-1903. 3 in. lll;2 Copies of bills and applications forwarded to the Bureau of Steam En gineering by the inspector of machinery requesting payments in accordance with contract agreements for -work performed in the construction of the vessel, together with special reports of work completed, and related pa pers. Arranged chronologically. LAI, REPORTS ON CONSTRUCTION OF THE TINGEY. 1899-190U. 1 vol. 3 in. TLU3 Monthly statements and reports from contractors showing number and type of workmen employed, hours worked, and wages paid; and the kind, quantity, and cost of materials received and used in the construction and installation of machinery on board the vessel. Arranged chronolog ically. . RECORDS OF TIE BOARD OF APPRAISAL TO EXAMINE CONSTRUCTION OF THE TINGS!. 1901. 1 in. - lgU On April 3> 1901, the Secretary of the Navy ordered a board, consist ing of five members and presided over by the inspector of machinery at the Columbian Iron Works, to make a complete appraisal of all work done or begun on the Tingey and to assess the market value of all materials and property related thereto. These records consist of reports and ap praisals of work done on the Tingey, estimates on work not completed or furnished, and a record of proceedings of the board. Unarranged. DESCRIPTION OF TIE MACHINERY OF .TIE TINGEY. 1903. Less than lA in. ' 11U5 A copy of a report submitted to the Bureau by the inspector of ma chinery describing in detail the engines, boilers, and auxiliary machin ery of the Tingey. Arranged by type of machinery. BLUEPRINTS OF TIE MACHINERY OF TIE TINGEY. 1903. l/2 in. Illi6 Blueprints of various parts and accessories of the vessel's machinery. Unarranged. PftQDUc 209 JM. 83 Lists of drawings of machinery and machinery accessories. One vo1u~T is entitled "Proposed Drawings." Arranged alphabetically by initial let ter of name of part or accessory. File numbers are shown, but no series, of drawings or blueprints bearing these file numbers has been found. inciuce inventories ox engineering ana oranance material on Doard the vessel, estimates of funds expended for labor and machinery, lists of materials on hand for use in construction, and lists of construction and repair material placed on board the Tingey. Unarranged. .. ... Press copies of letters sent. Arranged chronologically. An index, arranged alphabetically by initial letter of subject, shows subject and page number. -' LETTERS SENT TO TIE CONTRACTORS BY TIE INSPECTOR OF MACHINERY RELATING TO TIE WINSTON. 1895-98. 1 vol. 2 in. 11 Press copies of letters sent. Arranged chronologically. 11?1 Arranged numerically by file number, with an index showing subject * and file number. . ISTTEP.S RECEIVED FROM TIE CONTRACTORS RELATING TO TIE WINSLOW. 1895-93. 1 vol. 2 in. . 115? Copies of letters from the contractors to the Chief of the Bureau, which were transmitted to the inspector of machinery. Arranged chrono logically. ' REPORTS OF THE INSPECTOR OF MACHINERY ON TIE -PLUNGER AND TIE TINGEY. 1399-190U. 1 vol. 3 in. 1153 Copies of annual, special, and monthly reports relating to the con struction and installation of machinery on these vessels and to the lai and materials expended. Arranged chronologically. PAYMENT DATA BOOK FOR THE TRUXTUN, THE WHIPPLE, AND TIE WORDEN. 1899 1902. 1 vol. 1/2 in. ~ 111 This volume contains reports on payments made to contractors in ac cordance with contract agreements. It shows amounts of money expended for labor and materials] kind, quantity, and cost of materials received] data on contract reservations] payments made] and related information. Arranged by type of report and thereunder by name of vessel. l produced 210 JM-83 Records Relating to the William Cramp and Sons Shipbuilding Co. Philadelphia, Pa. CORRESPONDENCE OF TIBS INSPECTOR OF MACHINERY RELITDIG TO TIE WYOMING. 1912. h in. H55 Requests from the Bureau of Steam Engineering to the inspector of ma chinery at Philadelphia, Pa., who was also senior member of the board to determine the cost of changes in the machinery of vessels being built at the William Cramp and Sons Shipbuilding Co., for information regarding the cost of changes on the Wyoming and copies of replies stating cost of_ changes. Incoming correspondence and replies thereto are filed togetherj the correspondence is otherwise unarranged. Records Relating to the Orescent Shipyard, Elizabethport, N, J. LETTERS SENT BY TIE INSPECTOR OF MACHINERY RELATING TO THE FLORIDA. 1898-1903. 1 vo.Tj, --3 in. 11$6 Press copies of letters sent. Arranged chronologically. There is an index, arranged alphabetically by initial letter of subject, showing sub ject and page number. LETTERS RECEIVED FROM TIE BUREAU BY TIE INSPECTOR OF MACHINERY RELATING TO THE FLORIDA. 1398-1903. 6 in. 1157 Arranged numerically by file number. ' LETTERS RECEIVED FROM TIE CONTRACTORS HELMING TO TIE FLORIDA. 1900 1903. 9 in. 1158 Letters received by the inspector of machinery and copies cf letters from contractors' to the Chief of the Bureau,which were transmitted to the inspector of machinery. Arranged numerically by file number. SPECIAL FILE OF IETIERS FROM THE CONTRACTORS RELATING TO TIE FLORIDA. ' 1900. 1 vol. 1/2 in. ' '` " 1159 These letters were withdrawn from the letters received (described in entry 1158) and assigned new file numbers. Arranged numerically by file number. There is an index, arranged alphabetically by initial letter of subject, showing subject and file number. . Records Relating to the Delaware River Iron Shipbui3.ding Co. Chester, Pa. . . CORRESPONDENCE OF TIE INSPECTOR OF MACHINERY RELATING TO TIE PURITAN. 1882-85. 3 in. 1160 Letters received and copies of letters sent relating to the install lation and repair of machinery on board this vessel. Unarranged. Records Relating to the Gas Engine and Powder Co. and to Charles L. Seebury and Co., Consolidated, Morris Heights, N. Y. CORRESPONDENCE OF THE INSPECTOR OF MACHINERY. July 1903-Hay 190h; ' Nov. 1905-Feb. 1906. 1 vol. 1 in. Il6l . The correspondence dating from July 1903 to May 190U consists chiefly of press copies of letters received by the inspector of machinery frort ' the Bureau, with a few press copies of' letters received from other nav=' engineering inspectors relating to meetings of boards of changes and aTM few press copies of endorsements sent by the inspector of machinery, y.-y correspondence concerns the Paducah and the Dubuque as well as gener-u. "* matters relating to the construction of vessels. The correspondence ' dating from November 1905 to February 1906 consists of press copies of letters received and sent by the inspector of machinery relating to per sonnel, payments, accounts, trials of the Paducah ana the Dubuque, and the closing of the office of the inspector of machinery at the Gas Emir.... and Power Co. Arranged chronologically. There is a subject index, ar ranged alphabetically by initial letter of subject, showing subject ar.d page number. . LETTERS RECEIVED FROM TIE BUREAU BX THE INSPECTOR OF MACHINERY RELlTING TO THE BAILEY...Hi397-1901. 1 vol. and unbound papers. 5 in'. . lit'This volume covers the period 1897-99. The earlier letters in it ar... arranged numerically; the other correspondence in the volume and the loose material covering the period 1900-1901 are arranged chronologically There is an index in the volume, arranged alphabetically by initial let ter of subject, showing subject and file number. CORRESPONDENCE OF TIE INSPECTOR OF MACHINERY WITH TIE CONTRACTORS RE LATING TO TIE BAILEY. 1897-1901. 1 vol. and unbound papers. 5 in. Letters received from the contractors, copies of replies sent by the inspector of machinery, and copies of letters from the contractors to th Chief of the Bureau, which were transmitted to the inspector of machinery. The volume covers the[period 1897-1900. The earlier letters in it are arranged numerically, and the other correspondence in the volume and the loose material covering the period 1900-1901 are arranged chronologic!!.. There is an index in the volume, arranged alphabetically by initial let ter of subject, showing.subject and file number. RECORDS OF THE INSPECTOR OF MACHINERY RELATING TO PROGRESS OF WORK ON IN: DUBUQUE. 1903-5. 1 in. Ltt': Copies of monthly reports and. related correspondence showing condivm. of work on machinery of vessel, number of men employed, and amount of ma terials received. Arranged chronologically. . -. RECORDS OF TIE INSPECTOR OF MACHINERY RELATING TO PROGRESS OF WORK ON TIE PADUCAH. 1903-5. 1 in. H; Copies of monthly reports and related correspondence showing condi- .tion of work on machinery of vessel, number of men employed, and amount of materials received. Arranged chronologically. ' ' LETTERS SENT BY L'HE INSPECTOR OF MACHINERY RELATING TO TIE PADUCAH AND TIE DUBUGUE. June 1903-Jon. 1906. 3 vols. 3 in. ------------- Lie' Press copies of letters to the Bureau, officials of the Gas Engine . and Power Co., the commandant of the New York Navy Yard, ana a few otr/.-r-'- Some of the letters are in the form of endorsements. Arranged chrono- or. T" RECORDS OF BOARDS OF CHANGES RELATING TO THE PADUCAH AND THE DUBUQUE. 1903-5. 2 in. 1167 Include copies of reports of boards that were appointed to appraise the amount of increase or decrease in cost resulting from changes in the installation of machinery and of machinery parts and accessories on board the vessels, and related correspondence of the inspector of machinery with the Bureau and the contractors. Arranged chronologically. RECORDS OF THE INSPECTOR OF MACHINERY RELATING TO THE BOILERS OF THE PADUCAH A:H> THE DUBUQUE. 1903-5. 1 in. 1168 Include copies of monthly reports on boilers showing condition of work, correspondence on weight of parts and cost of materials, and reports on labor expended on boilers of the vessels. Arranged in roughly chronolog ical order. LETTERS SENT BY THE INSPECTOR OF MACHINERY RELATING TO THE STEWART. 1898-1902. 2 vols,.^ 2, in. Press copies of letters sent. Arranged chronologically. 1169 LETTERS RECEIVED FROM THE BUREAU BY THE INSPECTOR OF MACHINERY RELATING TO THE STEWART. 1898-1903. 3 in. ' 1170 Arranged chronologically. i- r 't ? . f' i*? 1 *i ?. * v' * I * i; *i l LETTERS RECEIVED FROM THE CONTRACTORS RELATING TO THE STEWART. 1899-1903. ii in. 1171 Letters received by the inspector of machinery and copies of letters ..from the contractors to the Chief of the Bureau, the Secretary of the Navy, and others, which were transmitted to the inspector of machinery. Ar ranged chronologically. . '' LETTERS SENT BY THE INSPECTOR OF MACHINERY RELATING TO THE WILKES (TORPEDO BOAT NO. 35). Dec, l89S-ITov. 1902. 2 vols. 2 in. 1172 ' Press copies of letters sent to the Bureau. Arranged chronologically. LETTERS RECEIVED FROM THE BUREAU BY THE INSPECTOR OF MACHINERY RELATING TO TIE WILKES. 1898-1902. 2 in. ' ' 1173 Arranged chronologically. LETTERS RECEIVED FROM TIE CONTRACTORS RELATING TO THE WILKES. 1897-1902. 3 in. H7I4 Letters received by the inspector of machinery and copies of letters from the contractors to the Chief of the Bureau, which were transmitted to the inspector of machinery. Arranged chronologically. Records Relating to the George Lawley and Son Corn. - South Boston, Mass. CORRESPONDENCE OF THE INSPECTOR OF MACHINERY. 1898-1902. 1 vol. 2 in. 1175 Letters received from the Bureau, the contractors, and other corre spondents, and copies of letters sent relating to matters of general ad ministration not applicable to a particular vessel. Arranged in roughly chronological order. 213 PjuUcf0 JM-83 W'"1 mm ;i i|!:v tt i I` ' : 4- REPORTS ON CLERICAL WORK. 1900-1902. 2 vols. 3 in. . j--.' . Daily reports detailing the work performed by clerks in the offic&^r*- the inspector of machinery. Arranged chronologically. .. " I. LETTERS SENT TO THE BUREAU BY THE INSPECTOR OF MACHINERY RELATING TO -7`~' BLAKELY AND THE DeLQNG. 1898-1900. 1 vol. 2 in. ` a VY- _ Press copies of letters sent. Arranged chronologically. An indexT'"'" arranged alphabetically by initial letter of subject, shows subject ar.i . page number. <v MISCELLANEOUS LETTERS SENT BY THE INSPECTOR OF MACHINERY RELATING TO TV- it* " BLAKELY AND THE DeLQNG. 1898-1901;. 2 vols. 5 in. - "ILR-" ar.c These volumes contain, press copies of letters addressed mainly to c'JT' reaus of the Navy Department (other than the Bureau of Steam Engineerim the contractors, naval personnel at navy yards and private construction. .- , companies, and other correspondents^ and copies of monthly reports cn progress of work on machinery, addressed to the Chief of the Bureau .of Steam Engineering!' Arranged chronologically. An index at the front of wo: Hr: each volume, arranged alphabetically by initial letter of subject, shew: subject and page number. - , r.- LETTERS RECEIVED BY THE INSPECTOR OF MACHINERY RELATING TO THE BIAKEIY AND THE DeLCNG. 1398-1903. 3 vols. 8 in. jV;; Letters received from the Bureau. Arranged chronologically, . LETTERS RECEIVED BY THE INSPECTOR OF MACHINERY RELATING TO ORDERS FOR . MATERIAL FOR THE BLAKELY AND THE Del-ONG. 1898-1902. 2 vols. 3 ir.. ~ IlCt Letters and copies of letters from contractors advising the insporv.-r of machinery that the materials listed had been ordered from various ;v.v.. - facturers. Arranged chronologically. ` -` *; b;. i: t: o; LETTERS RECEIVED BY THE INSPECTOR- OF MACHINERY RELATING TO MATERIALS LL THE BLAKELY AND TIE DelQNG. 1900-1903. 1 vol. 2 in. LI"l Letters received from the contractors advising the inspector of ma chinery that the materials listed had been received from various menu- ' facturers. Arranged chronologically. '' LETTERS RECEIVED BY TIE SUPERINTENDING ENGINEER RELATING TO TIE BLAKELY. ' AND THE BeLONG. 1898-1901. 3 vols. 8 in. "Xi ' Copies of letters received from the contractors. Arranged chronology . ically. .- RECORDS OF BOARDS OF CHANGES RELATING TO THE BLAKELY AND THE DeLONG. 1899-1902. 1vol. 2 in. Il0;? Copies of reports of boards appointed to ascertain the increased or de creased cost resulting from changes in the installation of machine^ and ... machinery parts and accessories on board the vessels, and related corre spondence of the inspector of machinery with the Bureau and the contractor-'* Arranged chronologically. . .. produced PEPORTS OF MATERIALS SHIPPED IN THE CONSTRUCTION OF TIE BLAKELY AND THE DeLONG. 1399-1903. 1 vol. 1 in. 113U Reports end copies of reports received by the inspector of machinery showing kind and quantity of material shipped, a brief description of items, name of manufacturer, and name of inspector approving material. Arranged chronologically. Reports of tests conducted on the machinery and on the machinery parts and accessories of the vessels, together with related tables, diagrams, and drawings. Arranged chronologically. DRAFTSMEN'S REPORTS RELATING TO TIE BLAKELT AND THE DeLONG. 1900-1902 2 vols; h in. 1186 Daily reports of draftsmen to the inspector of machinery detailing work dons by them and the general progress of work on board the vessels. Arranged chronologically. Records Relating to the Maryland Steel Co., Sparrovrs Point, Kd, 1187 Weekly reports from the Marine Department of the company to the in spector of machinery showing class of labor, total number of hours worked by each class, and total amount paid to each class. Included are weekly invoices of material showing kind of material; number, size, and descrip tion of individual pieces; from whom received; weight; pries per unit; and total cost.' Arranged by name 'of vessel and thereunder chronologically by month. RECORDS RELATING TO TIE ULYSSES AND TIE ACHILLES. 1912-15. 9 in. 1133 These vessels, referrecP&o as the Panama Colliers, were contracted for by the Isthmian Canal Commission for construction under the supervision of the Navy Department. The records consist of applications by the contrac tor for payments on installments as the work progressed--with notarised statements concerning the financial condition of the company, form re quests to the Secretary of 'the Navy for payment, certifications by the inspector of machinery and superintending, constructor that the work had progressed sufficiently to justify payment, reports on the condition of the work by the inspector of machinery, and memorandum copies of bills of payment; Navy Department circulars containing general information for in spectors and instructional -memoranda from the Chief of the Bureau of Steam Engineering; correspondence regarding drawings, electrical apparatus, and progress of work; orders for material; and miscellaneous items, in cluding a copy of the contract for the vessels. Arranged in folders la beled "Payments,M "Ceneral Correspondence," "Orders for Material,n "Corre spondence Regarding Drawings," etc., the folders being in no particular order. 215 RECORDS RELATING TO THE OR Id? AMD THE JASON (FLEET COLLIERS). 1912-13. 3 in. li^v ' Records of payments to the contractor on installments, similar to tFrr. described in entry 1183; correspondence regarding drawings, plans, speci fications, and authorized changes in design; allowance lists of navig--p... instruments for the Jason; and reports of trials of the Orion. Arranged' by subject. " Records Relating to the Koran Brothers Co., Seattle, Wash. LETTERS SENT BY THE INSPECTOR OF MACHINERY RELATING TO THE ROWAN (I0RHLE BOAT NO. 8). Jan. 1896-Jan. 1399. 3 vols. 3 in. Hog Press copies of letters sent to the Bureau of Steam Engineering, the*"* commandants of the Hare Island, Calif., Navy Yard and the Puget Sound Na val Station, Seattle, Wash., and the trial board for the Rowan. Arranged chronologically. Many of the earlier letters are illegible, .: LETTERS AND TELEGRAMS RECEIVED BY THE INSPECTOR OF MACHINERY' RELATED TO THE ROWAN. Dec. 1895-Feb. 1899. 2 vols. 2 in. ppj. Letters and telegrams received from the Bureau. Arranged chronologl ically. . '' Records Relating to the Park Brothers Co., Pittsburgh, Pa. REPORTS OF STEEL TESTS BY INSPECTOR OF MATERIAL. Oct. 1883-Nov. 1881;. 1 vol. 1 in. 1152 Weekly reports of tensile tests showing material tested, heat number, dimensions of piece tested, amount of first stress, amount of elongation under first stress, ultimate stress and final elongation, whether material passed or failed, length between marks before and after fracture, actual elongation and actual breaking stress, and final dimensions; and weekly reports of quenching tests showing material tested, heat number, dimen sions of piece tested, whether material passed or failed, ordered and ac tual weight, and percent of defect or excess of weight. Arranged by type of test and thereunder chronologically. There are also a few pages of reports of rivet tests made in 1883 at the Jones and -Laughlin Co., Pitts burgh, Pa., showing material`tested, marks, and data regarding diameters of rivet holes and stresses. Records Relating to the William R. Trigg Co., Richmond, Va. APPLICATIONS FOR PAYEE 1898-1901. 3 in. 1193 ..Copies.of letters of application for installment payments from the con tractor for the' torpedo boat destroyers Dale, Decatur, Shubrick, Stockton, and Thornton, with the following attached papers: a statement from the contractor giving in detail the cost of labor and materials for machinery of the vessels; the contractor's report on condition of work; the inspec tor of machinery's report concerning weights and costs of material and labor; and a joint statement by the inspector of machinergr and the super intending constructor that the work had progressed sufficiently to justify payment. Arranged by name- of vessel and thereunder by number of install ment payment applied for. .. 216 REPORTS 0? MATERIALS SHIPPED IN THE CONSTRUCTION OF THE BLAKELY AND THE DeLONG. 1899-1903. 1 vol. 1 in H8U Reports and copies of reports received by the inspector of machinery showing kind and quantity of material shipped, a brief description of items, name of manufacturer, and name of inspector approving' material. Arranged chronologically. Tu>3 Reports of tests conducted' on the machinery and on the machinery parts and accessories of the vessels, together with related tables, diagrams, and drawings. Arranged chronologically. ' =- DRAFTSMEN'S RE;P?O0]RTS RELATING TO THE BLAKELY AND THE DeLONG. 1900-1902 2 vols. h in 1186 Daily reports of draftsmen to the inspector of machinery detailing work dons by them and the general progress of work on board the vessels. Arranged chronologically, '- REPORTS ON LABOR AMD MATERIAL EXPENDED ON THE MACHINERY OF THE TRUXTUM, THE WHIPPLE, AND THE WORDEN (DESTROYERS NOS. lU, 1$, AND 16, RE3PEC- TWSLTj. -June 1899-Oct. 1902. 2 ft. 118? Weekly reports from the Marine Department of the company to the in spector of machinery showing class of labor, total number .of hours worked by each class, and total amount paid to each class. Included are weekly invoices of material showing kind of material; number, size, and descrip tion of individual pieces; from whom received; weight; price per unit; and total cost. Arranged by name of vessel and thereunder chronologically by month. . RECORDS RELATING TO THE ULYSSES AND THE ACHILLES. 1912-13. 9'in. 1188 These vessels, referred'Tio as the 'Panama CoIXiers, were contracted for . by the Isthmian Canal Commission for construction under the supervision of the Navy Department. The records consist of applications by the contrac tor for payments on installments as the work progressed--with notarized statements concerning the financial condition of the company, form re-, quests to the Secretary of the Navy for payment, certifications by the inspector of machinery and superintending constructor that the work had progressed sufficiently to justify payment, reports on the condition of the work by the inspector of. machinery, and memorandum copies, of bills of payment; Navy Department circular's containing general information for in spectors and instructional memoranda from the Chief of the Bureau of Steam Engineering; correspondence regarding drawings, electrical apparatus and progress of work; orders for-material; and miscellaneous.items, in cluding a copy of the contract for the vessels. Arranged in folders la beled "Payments," "General Correspondence," "Orders for Material," "Corre- spondence Regarding Drawings," etc., the folders being in no particular order. .. 213 CORRESPONDENCE RELATING TO THE DALE. 1899-1901. 1 index vol. and unbound papers.' 6 in. 119U Correspondence of the superintending -engineer and the inspector of ma chinery with the Chief of the Bureau of Steam Engineering, a feu other officials of the Navy Department, officials of the William R. Trigg Co., and the superintending constructor on duty at the company. A few items relate to both the Dale and the Decatur. Letters and the replies thereto are filed together. Arranged numerically by file number. The index vol ume, arranged alphabetically by initial letter of subject, shows subject and file number of correspondence. It also shows for most of the entries the file number of pertinent correspondence of the Bureau of Steam Engi neering. CORRESPONDENCE RELATING TO TIE DECATUR. 1899-1902. 1 index vol. and un bound papers. 6 in. 1195 Correspondence of thes. superintending engineer and the inspector of ma chinery with the Chief 'of the Bureau of Steam Engineering, a few other ' officials of the Navy Department, officials of the William R. Trigg Co., and the superintending constructor on duty at the company. A few items relate to both the Decatur and the Dale. Letters and the replies thereto are filed together. Arranged numerically by file number. The index vol ume, arranged alphabetically by initial letter of subject, shows subject and file number of correspondence. It also shows for most of the entries the file number of pertinent correspondence of the Bureau of Steam Engi neering. CORRESPONDENCE RELATING TO TIE SIIUBRICK. 1893-1902. ' 1 index vol. and unbound papers. 6 in. -- 1196 Correspondence of the superintending engineer and the inspector of ma chinery with the Chief of the Bureau of Steam Engineering, a few other officials of the Navy Department, officials of the William R. Trigg Co., and the superintending constructor on duty at the company. Letters and the replies thereto are filed together. Arranged numerically by file num ber. The index volume, arranged alphabetically by initial'letter of .sub ject, shows subject and file number of correspondence. It also shows for most of the entries the file number of pertinent correspondence of the Bu reau of Steam Engineering. ' ' - CORRESPONDENCE RELATING TO TIE STOCKTON. 1893-1901. 1 index vol. and unbound papers. 6 in. 1197 Correspondence of the superintending engineer and the inspector of ma chinery with the Chief of the Bureau of Steam Engineering, a few other of ficials of the Navy Department, officials of the William R. Trigg Co., and the superintending constructor on duty at the company. Letters and the replies thereto are filed together. Arranged numerically by file number. The index volume, arranged alphabetically by initial letter of subject, shows subject and file number of correspondence. It also shows for most of the entries the file number of pertinent correspondence of the Bureau of Steam Engineering. CORRESPONDENCE RELATING TO THE THORNTON. 1899-1902. 1 index vol. and unbound papers. 6 in. . 1198 Correspondence of the superintending engineer and the inspector of ' 217 ' ` machinery with the Chief of the Bureau of Steam Engineering, a few o- officials of the Navy Department, officials of the William R. Trig.- a and the superintending constructor on duty at the company. Letters * the replies thereto are filed together. Arranged numerically by ff> ber. The index volume, arranged alphabetically by initial letter o-"~ ject, shews subject and file number of correspondence. It also she--.--- most of the entries the file number of pertinent correspondence of t: reau of Steam Engineering. . CORRESPONDENCE OF TIE INSPECTOR OF MACHINERY RELATING TO TIE PLUYG~' 1900-1901. 1/h in. ' Letters received from the Navy Department and copies of letters c-,; regarding the removal of the Plunger from the Colombian Iron Works an Dry Dock Co., Baltimore, Kd., to the William R. Trigg Co., Richmond, the forwarding of records relating to the Plunger from the forme:- no latter coiqpany, and changes to be made in the machinery of the Plur. : Unarranged. . . ~ Records Relating to the Union Iron Works, San Francisco. Calif. RECORDS OF TIE INSPECTOR OF 2-IACHINEEI RELATING TO PROGRESS OF WO! PAUL JONES. 1901-2. 1/2 in. Copies of monthly reports and related correspondence shewing cord of work on machinery of the vessel, number of men employed, and amor, materials received. Arranged chronologically". > Records of Boards on Changes CORRESPONDENCE OF BOARDS ON CHANGES. 1905-17. 3 in. Letters and memoranda received and copies of communications sent b boards on changes at shipyards on the Atlantic coast relating to char in machinery and accessory equipment on vessels under construction, ranged by name of shipyard and thereunder chronologically. ORDERS APPOINTING MEMBERS OF BOARDS 032 CHANGES. 1905-13- 2 in. Orders from the Secretary of the Navy to engineer officers at ship yards and navy yards on the Atlantic coast appointing them as members boards on changes. Arranged chronologically. .' RECORDS OF THE BUREAU OF EQUIPMENT ` The original functions of the Bureau of Equipment and Recruiting later the Bureau of Equipment, were to supply all vessels in commissi with sails, anchors, cables,, blocks, fuel, rigging and yeomen's store not provided by other bureaus, and to recruit and estimate for the pa all seamen, ordinary seamen, landsmen, and boys required by the navel service. In order to carry out these duties the Bureau of Equipment Recruiting was placed in charge of all ropewalks and shops maaufactur anchors, cables, rigging, and other equipment, and inspectors of eqrn. were stationed at shipyards to see that required specifications were The Eureau had under its control all rendezvous and receiving ships, it maintained all service records for the enlisted personnel. It was i i r~v charged with the administration of the apprentice training system that was inaugurated in 1875. The duties of the Bureau of Equipment and F.ecruiting did not change materially until 133?. On June 2$ of that year the Secretary-of the Navy transferred the personnel activities of the Bureau to the Bureau of navi gations effective July Is 188?. In returns the Bureau received from the Bureau of Navigation the direction of the Office of the Inspector of Elec trical Appliances, the Office of the Superintendent of Compassess the Nautical Almanac Offices the Hydrographic Office,. and the Naval Observa tory. In March 1891 the name of the Bureau was changed to the Bureau of Equipment. In 1-892 the Hydrographic Office was restored to the Bureau of Navigations but in 1893 it was again transferred to the Bureau of Equip ment where it remained until 1910. The duties of the Bureau of Equipment in the years after 1339 were as follows: to supply'or to supply and manufacture rope, canvas, navi gation instruments, cables, chains, anchors, rigging, and galley, bakery, and msssroom equipment for naval vessels; to purchase, store, and trans port water for all purposes on board naval vessels and coal or other fuel for motive power, and to be in charge of naval coal depots and coaling stations; to defray the expenses of pilotage for all ships in commission; to construct wireless stations and to install wireless apparatus on board ships and at shore stations; to inspect and store equipment in shipbuild ing and navy yards; and to be in charge of ships' libraries, the Hydro graphic Office, the Naval Observatory, and the Nautical Almanac and Compass Offices. Before the advent of wireless telegraphy at shore es tablishments ar/d on board naval vessels a Homing Pigeon Service was also maintained by the Bureau, r i'1 t5 rt - i The Bureau of Equipment was abolished by an act of Congress approved June 2h> 1910, to be effective Juts 30, 1910. During the next year, by order of the Secretary of the Navy, the following distribution of the Bu reau's duties was made: the Bureau of Supplies and Accounts was author ized to purchase, store, ship, and issue all supplies, including water and coal; the Bureau of- Construction and Repair was authorised to manufacture anchors and cables, to supply and fit rope, cordage, and galley equipment, and, in conjunction with the Bureau of Steam Engineering, to install all voice tubes, conduits, and means of mechanical signaling on board naval' vessels; the Bureau of lards and Docks was authorized to maintain and re-' pair all coaling plants at navy yards; the Bureau of Steam Engineering was authorized' to maintain and repair all coaling plants not at navy yards, to operate mechanical coaling plants everywhere, and to design, supply, and install all means of interior and exterior electrical signal communi cations and all electrical appliances on board naval vessels; and the Bu reau of Navigation was given charge of the Hydrographic Office, the Naval Observatory, and the Nautical Almanac and Compass Offices, and was author ized to supply navigation equipment and to defray the expense of pilotage for all vessels in commission. The Bureau of Equipment was formally abol ished by an act of Congress approved June 30, l?llj. J f I. I i: i The records of the Bureau of Equipment described in this inventory are fragmentary. They consist of correspondence; records relating to naval 219 f Educed JM - as coaling stations and the Naval Observatory; records concerning communi cations, supplies and equipment, and ships' electrical appliances and weights; and a few records of inspectors of equipment at private shin- yards. Records relating to the recruiting functions of the Bureau and to enlisted personnel are in Record Group 2li, Records of the Bureau cf Naval Personnel; and four volumes of records of the Bureau of Equipment are in Record Group b5, Naval Records Collection of the Office of Naval Records and Library.., Records of the Naval Observatory, including rec ords of the Nautical Almanac Office, comprise Record Group 78; and rec ords of the Hydrographic Office comprise Record Group 37. - GENERAL RECORDS OF THE OFFICE OF THE CHIEF OF THE BUREAU c- Co of ct r.ub yl'Ou- -C--o--r-r-e--s--p--o--n-d--e--n--c--e- . . . ; ...,-------- -; rEG1 INDEX TO CORRESPONDENCE CONCERNING TIE EQUIPMENT OF VESSELS. 1875-83. .. ' 2 vols. 5 in. . ` 1203 These volumes, entitled "Key Relative to Equipment of Vessels," are~tui .' ' index to letters received and sent. They contain name "of writer or per- - son addressed, a brief of contents of correspondence, and file numbers. ' Each volume is arranged by year and thereunder alphabetically by initial ' ' letter of name of ship. There are separate entries at the end of the vol ume for such units as squadrons and navy yards. The correspondence to - which this index refers has not been located. . '- T corr the-' for, -'-.-a. GENERAL CORRESPONDENCE. 1899-1910. 298 ft. 1201, Letters received and copies of letters sent. Arranged numerically by file number, with a small group of unarranged material bearing similar file numbers at the end of the series. For indexes to this correspondence; see entries 1205-1208; for registers, see entry 1209. INDEX TO LETTERS SENT. Jan. 1391-Oct. 1396; May 1899-Dec. 1906. 16 vole. 5 ft. 1203 These volumes show date of letter, to whom sent, a brief of contents of correspondence, and file references to pertinent letters in the regis ters of letters received (see entry 1209) and to the general correspond ence described in entry 120U. Arranged by year and thereunder alphabeti-, cally by initial letter of name or subject, with separate entries at the end of many volumes for such items as anchors, chains, and coal. From October IS96 to May 1399 a card index was maintained in place of- index volumes (see entry 1207). Copies of letters (before 1899) to which some of these volumes refer are not on file. ' cr w r.er pr`- i.c U1.%- -CC rr: r.i c INDEX TO LETTERS RECEIVED. Jan. 1891-Oct. 1396; May 1399-Dec. 1906. 13 vols. 5 ft. 1206 These volumes show name of writer, a brief of contents of correspond ence, and file references to letters in the general .correspondence de- scribed in entry 120U. Arranged by year and thereunder alphabetically by Initial letter of name or subject. There are separate entries at the end of many of the volumes for such items as anchors, chains, and coal. From October 1396 to May 1899 a card index was maintained in place of index volumes (see entry 1207). The letters (before 1899) to which some of these volumes refer are not on file. . 220 PRODUCED INDEX TO CORRESPONDENCE. Oct. 1896-May 1899. 77 ft. 1207 Cards showing name of writer or person addressed, a brief of contents of correspondence, and file numbers. Arranged alphabetically by name or subject in two series, one series for incoming correspondence and the other for outgoing correspondence. For the correspondence to which these cards refer, see entry 120U. INDEX TO CORRESPONDENCE. Jan'. 1907-July 1910. 32 ft. 1208 Cards showing name of writer or person addressed, a brief of contents of correspondence, and file numbers. Arranged alphabetically by name or subject. For the correspondence to which this index refers, see entry 120U. .' LETTERS RECEIVED. Jan. 1891-Oct. 1896; May 1899-Dec. 1906. 15 vols. k ft. 1209 These volumes show nqme and addi'ess of writer, a brief of contents of correspondence, file numbers, and action taken. Arranged by year and thereunder by file number. For the letters to which these registers re fer, see entry 120U. ` Records Relating to Coaling Stations and Coaling Equipment RECORDS RELATING TO 'EE NAVAL COALING STATION AT HONOLULU, HAWAII. 1835-99. 2 ft. 1210 Correspondence and telegrams exchanged between the Bureau of Equip ment and vessels of the fleet, American consulate officials at Honolulu, private coal dealers, and other correspondents. These records concern the procurement, storage, and dispersal of coal by the naval coaling station; receipts for coal issued to vessels, and bills for repairs to buildings at the station and for operation expenses incurred; returns of coal on hand; and reports on the operations of the coaling station. Ar ranged in roughly chronological order. RECORDS RELATING TO TIE NAVAL COALING STATION AT PICHILINGUS HARBOR, LA PAZ, IEXIC0. 1385-1907. 3 ft. 1211 Correspondence and telegrams exchanged between the Bureau of Equip- . ment and vessels of the fleet, American consulate officials at La Pas, and other correspondents concerning the construction and operation of the naval coaling station; estimates and bills for repairs to buildings and for operation expenses incurred; requisitions for stores and'equip ment; photographs, diagrams, and blueprints of the station; and accounts of coal issued to vessels. Arranged in roughly chronological order. RECORDS ATINu TO TIE NAVAL COALING STATION AT NARRAGANSETT BAY, R. I. 1399-1901. 6 In. 1212 'Correspondence exchanged betvreen the Bureau of Equipment and naval- personnel authorized to select a site for the coaling station and private parties concerned, together with diagrams, blueprints, and related ma terial on the acquisition of land for the station; and correspondence be tween the Bureau and private construction companies concerning proposals for building the coaling station, with estimates of costs. Arranged in roughly chronological order. i'\ - 221 Produced W -83 ->**"* i x-~ -I;.. :x- . A - RECORDS RELATING TO THE NAVAL COALING STATION AT SANGLE! POINT, . :..r PHILIPPINE ISLANDS. 1899-1902. 1 ft* ' . . ^ Correspondence exchanged between the Bureau of Equipment and navaT"'' personnel authorized to select a site for the coaling station] corre- spondence between the Bureau and private construction companies; and ,, blueprints, specifications, and estimates of cost entailed in buildir.c? the coaling station. ,`Arranged in roughly chronological order. _ RECOPDS RELATING TO COALING BAGS AMD COALING EQUIPMENT. 1899-1910. 6 in. . 12L ; Correspondence exchanged between the Bureau of Equipment and naval'"'"' f stations, vessels of the fleet, and private manufacturers concerning th' types of .coaling bags used by the Bureau and the improvements in th? dc- sign of the bags; requisitions for coaling bags and coaling equipment;- specifications for coaling equipment; and samples of cloth used in coal ing bags. Arranged ii^roughly chronological order* ' '. Records Relating to the Naval Observatory " J' RECORDS CONCERNING CONSTRUCTION, LAND, AND FINANCIAL MATTERS. 1887- 1910. 3 ft. . .......................... 121f Correspondence exchanged between the Bureau of Equipment and the du-~ perintendent of the Naval Observatory and private contractors concern ing construction and repair work at the Observatory, together with pro posals and estimates of cost, specifications for proposed construction work and improvements, copies of contracts, and reports on construction work undertaken; authorizations for expenditures and correspondence con cerning the financial condition of the Observatory; fire and damage in surance policies; and correspondence, diagrams, and blueprints concern!::-, the acquisition of additional land. Arranged in roughly chronological order. Records Relating to Communications RECORDS RELATING TO HOMING PIGEONS. 1896-99. 1 ft. 1226 Correspondence exchanged between the Bureau of Equipment and other of ficials of the Navy Department, private breeders and pigeon fanciers, ar.-.i other interested persons concerning the characteristics, use, and supply of homing pigeons; estimates of costs for supplying pigeons and construct' ing pigeon facilities; requisitions for pigeons and pigeon equipment; ar.-i reports of tests and experiments conducted with homing pigeons. Arranged in roughly chronological order. ' ' RECORDS RELATING TO WIRELESS STATIONS AND TESTS OF WIRELESS EQUIPrENT. ' 190U-10. 6 in. 1217 Reports of operations at various wireless stations; directions for using various types of wireless equipment; and reports, correspondence, and related material concerning wireless telegraph tests conducted at naval stations and on board vessels of the fleet. Arranged in roughly chronological order. . :::ord 36 f m r.cs ,-xts r r.ur-e cl .-jlvumec v.-.--itec .y.lVnT She. IV/' \hcsc* cl : LC Records of Ships1 Electrical Appliances and Weights RECORD OF ELECTRICAL APPLIANCES ON VESSELS. 1893-1917. 2l|3 vols. 36 ft. 1218 These volumes contain plans, drawings, photographs, and descriptive texts relating to ships' dynamos, generators, wiring systems, lights, and other electrically operated equipment. Arranged alphabetically by name of vessel in two overlapping series. The second series includes volumes created by the Bureau of Steam Engineering, which in 1910 in herited many of the functions of the Bureau of Equipment. WEIGHT BOOK OF TIE DENVER, n.d. 1 vol. 1 in. 1219 Shows general classes of equipment arid supplies, specific items there under, quantities, and weights. Arranged under the headings "Equipage" and "Supplies," thereunder numerically by number of general class, and thereunder by specific item. . , WEIGHT BOOKS OF TIE ILLINOIS AO TIE ST. LOUIS, n.d 2 vols. 2 in. 1220 Under the headings "Equipage," "Navigator's Stores," and "Supplies" these volumes show general class of article, specific items thereunder, quantity, unit weight, and total weight. Arranged by name of vessel (one volume for each) and thereunder numerically by class number of article. WEIGHT BOOKS, n.d. 2 vols. 1 in. 1221 Show weight, quantity, and location aboard vessels under construction at the Newport News Shipbuilding and Drydock Co., Newport News, Va., of anchors, chairs, lifts, canvases, generators, electrical appliances and fixtures, motors, and similar equipment and fittings, /arranged by type of fitting or equipment. Records Relating to Supplies and Equipment ALLOWANCE LIST OF EQUIPMENT FOR NAVAL VESSELS. 1891. 1 vol. l/2 in. ' 1222 This volume is in two parts. Part I shows articles of equipment, class of vessel, and number of each item of equipment allowed to each class of vessel. Part II gives the same information concerning articles exempt from the general storekeeper's system (these include library books and nautical instruments). Arranged, within each part, numerically by class' number of article, with tables of contents. At the end of the vol ume is a classification of- articles showing names of articles and class numbers for which the Bureau of Equipment was responsible. RECORD OF REQUISITIONS. l893-9u. 1 vol. 1 in. 1223 This volume relates to requisitions-for supplies and equipment. Tt shows requisition number, date, articles requisitioned and purpose for which requisitioned, estimated cost, appropriation to which charged, date of receipt, quantity received, by whom furnished, and actual cost. Ar ranged chronologically. - 223 1DUCED 1-83 RECORD OF SUPPLIES RECEIVED FOR GUNBOAT NO. 13. 1895-97. 1 vol. 1 la.'. 122)* ' ' Sherds date supplies were received, supplies received, and their cost? - The supplies are chiefly office supplies and routine articles of equip ment. Arranged alphabetically by initial letter of name of supply. . kind and quantity of stores used. Arranged chronologically. lAin. 122E " .pmont, )wing . . rC.OO.'.l1R9L0SId. Lett a:.n end renu. being ? ranged from tr or ende respon<" LEDGERS OF STORES RECEIVED AND EXPENDED ABOARD TIE OHIO. 190l|-9. "'. 3 vols. 3 in. 1226 ' "These volumes are records of the Equipment Department of the vessel. They show dates of receipt and expenditure of rope, canvas, kitchen uten- sils, and miscellaneous supplies and fittings, and quantity and cost of , . materials. Arranged "by name of supply or fitting and thereunder chrono- . - . . logically. ' ; - "" RECORD OF ARTICIES RECEIVED ON THE OHIO.' 1909. 1 vol. l/l| in. 1227 Lists of supplies and stores received from the general.storekeeper at the New York Navy Yard showing date of receipt and kind, quantity, and - cost of materials. Arranged in rcughly chronological order. .. . LETTE? >ElPre scls. file i of 19- 1ETTE EQ " RECORDS OF INSPECTORS OF EQUIPMENT AT SHIPYARDS Records of the Inspector of Equipment at Horan Brothers Co. Seattle, Wash. . Pi ' . sels. ' file .'of 1: LETTERS AND ENDORSEMENTS SENT BY THE `INSPECTOR OF EQUIPMENT RELATING TO- _ THE NEBRASKA (BATTLESHIP NO. 1U). June 1901-June 1907. 9 vols. " lft, ' " " 1228 ' Press copies of letters and endorsements sent. Arranged in part chronologically (numerically by file number for the period June 1901- December 1903 and thereafter by year except that endorsements retain num~ bers of letters to which they relate and are arranged chronologically). . There is a subject index in. each volume. This correspondence is dupli cated in the correspondence described in entries 1229 arid 1231. '. " " LETTERS SENT BY THE INSPECTOR OF EQUIPMENT TO THE CONTRACTOR RELATING TO THE NEBRASKA. 1903-5. 3 in. 1229 Letters transmitting instructions of the Bureau to the contractor re- garding specifications or changes in specifications, information concern ing the installation of equipment, and comments of the inspector of ` equipment on work-in progress or work completed. Arranged-by subject. * LETTERS RECEIVED FROM THE BUREAU BY THE INSPECTOR OF EQUIPMENT RELATING TO THE NEBRASKA. May 1901-Nov. 190U. 1 vol. 2 in. 1230 Letters and a few endorsements and telegrams. Arranged chronologi cally, with some documents slightlv out of order. There is a subject 5 ' - . ; - . 1"d"- ' mobcED LETT J P cons mark of t the Ly : SpO! leg Adr ' ecv ti: sei sp an gu bu 22h CORRESPONDENCE OF TIE INSPECTOR OF 1905-7. 1 It. 1231 Letters from and copies of letters to the contractors, and letters and endorsements from and copies of letters and endorsements to the Bu reau. Enclosures, such as blueprints or copies of invoices or of letters being forwarded or returned, accompany some of this correspondence. Ar ranged by letters received.from the contractors and letters received from the Bureau, and thereunder in general chronologically, with letters or endorsements sent by the inspector of equipment accompanying the cor respondence to which they relate. ' Records of the Inspector of Equipment at the Newport News Shipbni. ling and Dry Dock Co. frfewport News, Va. LETTERS AMD ENDORSEMENTS SENT TO TIE BUREAU BY THE INSPECTOR OF EQUIP- MENT. Apr. 1903-July 1910. 10 vols. 1 ft. 1232 Press copies of letters and endorsements sent relating to various ves- sels. Arranged chronologically by year and thereunder numerically by file number. Most of the correspondence for 1908 and for the first half of 1909 is very faded, and much of it is illegible. EQUIPMENT. Feb.-Oct. 190l|j July 190o-Jan. 1910. 6 vols. 7 in. 1233 Press copies of letters and endorsements sent relating to various ves sels. Arranged chronologically by year and thereunder numerically by file number. Most of the correspondence for 1908 and for the first half of 1909 is very faded or illegible. Volumes 2-h are missing. . Press copies of letters and endorsements sent to the superintending constructor at the Newport News Shipbuilding and Dry Dock Co., the com mandant of the Navy Yard, Norfolk, Va., commercial firms, the president of the Board of Inspection and Survey, and other correspondents (except the Bureau of Equipment and. the contractor). Arranged chronologically by year and thereunder numerically by file number. . Most of the corre spondence for 1908 and for the first half of 1909 is very faded or il legible. ` ' ' RECORDS OF TIE GENERAL SUPERINTENDENT OF IRONCLADS By a letter of the Secretary of the Navy, dated July 10, 1861, Rear Adra. Francis H. Gregory was appointed to superintend the building and equipping of gunboats for which contracts had been made. At the same time four principal inspectors and their assistants were appointed to serve under Admiral Gregory. The areas in which the four principal in spectors served were, respectively, Massachusetts and Maine, Connecticut and New York, Philadelphia, and Wilmington and Baltimore. Soon after 23 gunboats were completed. Admiral Gregory was ordered to superintend the building of all ships and engines for the Navy, especially ironclads and 225 * r~*~ r . ^ v-4n --i; i: monitors, being constructed on the Atlantic seaboard under private Cr-6 '' tract. Admiral Gregory's headquarters were in New York, N. Y., ar.d vVl position was usually referred to as General Superintendent of Xror>c'!*'*I " Since neither the Bureau of Construction and Repair nor the Bureau c"' *. ' Steam Engineering was in favor of building vessels of the monitor c'-~ 1ST- 3 U ^ U*k--* double-turreted ironclad type, Admiral Gregory's office became a s---r -- . independent monitor bureau, with a staff of assistants, draftsmen, * r* clerks almost as large as the similar force of the Navy Department i3~ ,A| Washington. One of Admiral Gregory's chief assistants was an officer -- the Engineer Corps of the Navy, known variously as the General Inseoc'v*- of Ironclads and as the General Inspector of Steam Machinery for the In I86I4 Commodore Cadwalader Ringgold was appointed as senior assister.i to Admiral Gregory, and on Admiral Gregory's death on October 1>, 1366 * ' Commodore Ringgold became the General Superintendent. The Office cf y.. General Superintendent of Ironclads was closed on November 1, 1866, bv . order of the Secretary of the Navy. - . * `i-** RECORDS. OF .Til: OFFICE OF THE GENERAL SUPERINTENDENT OF IRONCLADS CORRESPONDENCE. July 1861-Dec. 186U. 13 vols. 3 in. ` ' ' i?y; Copies of letters sent to Navy Department bureaus, the Secretary cT"` the Navy, inspectors and other naval officers, and contractors; arc ies of letters received from the Secretary of the Navy, naval officer:-,' and contractors. Arranged chronologically. The dates of some of the volumes overlap, but the material in them is not duplicated. For lahur. correspondence, see entries 1236, 1237, 1238, and 12i|0. LETTERS SENT TO THE SECRETARY AND THE ASSISTANT SECRETARY OF THE NAVI. Nov. 1862-Oct. i860. It vols. 2 in. L Copies of letters concerning progress of construction work, ad-ini-. trative matters, and the transmittal of reports. Arranged chronologi cally. For earlier letters to the Secretary, see entry 1235. LETTERS SENT TO NAVY' DEPARTI ENT BUREAUS. Jan. l865~Oct. 1366. 1 vol. 2 in. 3237 Copies of letters sent. Arranged chronologically, with the letter:- for each year numbered consecutively by bureaus (such as "No, 1, Ord.'1; "No. 1, Equip."; "No. 1, Const."; "No. 2, Const."). . LETTERS SENT. Jan. l86-Oct. 1866. 1 vol. 2 in. 123] ' . Copies of letters sent to officers, contractors, and other corrospc:..-.- ents relating to progress of alterations and construction of vessels, payments to contractors, inspections, and trials of completed vessels. ' Arranged chronologically. .. '. LETTERS SENT BY COMMODORE CADWALADER RINGGOLD. May 1861:-July 1866. 1 vol. 2 in. . 1233 . Copies of letters sent to the General Superintendent of Ironclads, contractors, the commandant of the New York Navy Yard, and other corre spondents. Arranged chronological1y. .. lit ** x 4 .v LETTERS RECEIVED FROM NAVI DEPARTMENT BUREAUS. Jan. 1861;-Sept. 1866. "( 3 vols. 6 in. 12UP Letters received relating to the construction of ironclads and steam . 3J machinery. Arranged chronologically. J TELEGRAMS RECEIVED. Jan. 1863-Mar. 1866. 1 vol. l/k in. 12Ul There is only one telegram dated before December 1863* Arranged in roughly chronological order.. REGISTERS OF PAYMENTS ON CONTRACT. 1861-63. 2 vols. l/2 in. I2li2 Show date of contract, to whom and for what purpose payment was made, and amount paid. The second volume also contains a list showing- name of vessel, name of contractor, place the vessel was being built, data of con tract, and name of engineer. The first part of the first volume is ar ranged chronologically; thereafter the arrangement is by name of contrac tor and thereunder chronologically. ... . . ACCOUNT BOOKS. 1861-66. 2 vols. 1/2 in. 12l;3 Contain accounts of expenses and pay of inspectors, accounts for of fice and other supplies, and lists of bills approved and paid by the pay master. Arranged by type of material. RECORD OF BILIS PAID. 1863-61;. 1 vol. l/k in. - 12hU This volume contains only a few entries relating to bills paid for 7 extra work and repairs on vessels. It shows date bill was paid, to whom and for what purpose payment was made, and amount paid. Arranged accord ing to purpose of payment and thereunder chronologically. I( LIST OF VESSELS PURCHASED FOR ADMIRAL FARRAGUT'S SQUADRON. 1861;. 1 vol. l/k in. 12U$ Shows name of vessel, its dimensions, from whom it was- purchased, and 7l its cost. Included are a few miscellaneous lists of vessels. Arranged J by name of vessel. LIST OF OFFICERS REPORTING FOR DUTY. July 1863-Oct. 1866. 1 vol. l/k in. I2ii6 Shows date the officer reported, his name, and the duty to which he lj1 was assigned. Most of these officers were assigned to duty on naval ves sels, the names of which are given as the duty to which assigned. Ar ranged chronologically. If i SUBJECT INDEX, n.d. 1 vol. l/k in. . 12li7 This volume appears to be a subject index to correspondence of the Gen eral Superintendent of Ironclads or of one of his subordinates. It prob ably covers a period between 1862 and 1866. The correspondence to which it refers has not been found, and the volume is not further identified. - RECORDS OF THE OFFICE OF THE GENERAL INSPECTOR OF IRONCLADS LETTERS SENT. Sept. 1362-Mar. 1867. U vols. U in. 12l;8 Press copies of letters sent. Most of the letters were sent to the General Superintendent of Ironclads. Some of them however, were sent to 227 V-TJ.*  Vv i i^-, <"':v. ^uUi 1. < rjbX, .w&r.; ' . rtiM^t-~.,M ~i Ifni i* y s 'K[ i J lur & . y } ii ,v>! 1t * bureaus of the Navy Department, the Secretary of the Navy, commandants o'' navy yards, and other correspondents, and a feu of them -were sent to Io~' cal inspectors and engineers. After the office of the General Superin tendent of Ironclads was closed on November 1, 1866, the letters arc frc- Commodore Ringgold and relate to the settlement of contractors' claims. ' Arranged chronologically. There are name indexes in three of the volumes but one of the indexes is incomplete. , REPORTS OF VESSELS AND STEAM MACHINERY. Sept. 1862-Aug. 1866 . 3 vols. 3 in. l2l,o Press copies of letters to the General Superintendent of Ironclads transmitting reports from local inspectors of vessels and steam machinery showing names of inspectors, names of vessels, names of contractors, place the vessels were being built, number of persons employed on each . vessel, and general^information concerning status of work. Arranged . chronologically. " . ...= LETTERS SENT TO CONTRACTORS AND LOCAL INSPECTORS. Sept. 1862-Apr. 1863. . 1 vol. 2 in. 3250 ` Press copies of letters and a few telegrams sent primarily to contrae- tors and local inspectors and engineers, but including a few sent to the Assistant Secretary of the Navy, the Bureau of Construction and Repair,." the General Superintendent of Ironclads, and other correspondents. Ar ranged chronologically, with a name index. Some of the letters are il legible. For later letters sent to contractors and, local inspectors, see entries 125)1 and 1252. - IETTERS SENT TO CONTRACTORS LOCAL INSPECTORS CONCERNING LIGHT-DU MONITGES. Mar. 1863-Sept. 1866. 1; vols. 5 in. 121 Press copies of letters and a few telegrams sent primarily to con tractors and local inspectors and engineers, but including a few sent to other correspondents. Arranged chronologically, with name indexes in the first three volumes. For earlier letters sent, see entry 1250. .. IETTERS SENT TO CONTRACTORS AMD LOCAL INSPECTORS CONCERNING HARBOR AND RIVER MONITORS. Apr. 1863-Oct. 1866. -3 vols. 3 in. 1232 Press copies of letters and a few telegrams sent primarily to con tractors and local inspectors and engineers, but including a few sent to other correspondents. Arranged clironologically. There is a name index in each volume, but the letters A to F are missing in volume 2. Volume 1 also has a subject index. For earlier letters sent, see entry 1250. , .CIRCULAR IETTERS SENT TO LOCAL INSPECTORS. May 1863-Feb. 1861;. 1 vol. 1/h in. . 1253 Copies.of circular letters containing information pertinent to the construction of various ironclad steamers. Arranged chronological ly. CIRCULAR LETTERS SENT TO CONTRACTORS. June 1863-July 1861;; Mar.-June 1865. 1 vol. and 1 index vol. 1 in. _1_2_5_U Copies of circular letters sent to contractors pertaining to the con- struction of ironclad steamers. Arranged chronologically- There nar.e index in a separate volume. ' ***vi/UUfeD JM - 83 r1" taxrTh-e rcri the: inftai: ur.e con Ore. the an ISr Pa e: T J 0 IZTZ23.S RECEIVED. Sept. 1862-Oct. 1366. 2 vols. 3 in. _1_2__#_ Those two volumes were kept simultaneously. One of the volumes con .*3 tains letters received from the General Superintendent of Ironclads, .V the second volume contains copies cf letters received by the General Su perintendent from the Chief of the Eureau of Construction and Repair; these letters were apparently copied and sent to the inspectors for their information or with a note directing complisr.ee with the instructions con tained in then. The originals of nary of the letters in the second vol ume are in the volumes described in entry 1240. This second volume also contains letters received from engineers ar.d inspectors of ironclads, the Ordnance Office at the New York Navy Yard, and other correspondents. In the second volume there is a letter dated in July 1861. Both volumes are arranged chronologically. cf LETTERS RECEIVED CONCERNING TIE KCAYUNK A; THE UMPQUA. Jan. 1866- V| July 1866. 1 vol. 1/4 in. ~ " 1266 | Letters received from jtne contractors, Snowdon and Mason, Pittsburgh, ./ Pa. Arranged chronologically. ' - v REGISTERS RELATING TO CORRESPONDENCE FROM SEE SUPERB'ITENDENT OF IRONCLADS. 1 Jan. 1364-May 1867. Unbound papers. 1/2 in. 1267 These registers at one tine were bound in volumes 2-19 of correspond ed ence that probably was received by one of the inspectors of ironclads. A They give date and subject of correspondence and, for the period January- r' ' July 1866, a name which is probably that of the correspondent (Admiral I Gregory's name in most instances). Arranged chronologically. ESTIMATED BILLS FOR- OFFICE SUPPLIES AND PAY OF PERSONNEL. Sept. 1862- July 1866. 1 vol. 1 in. 1268 ; Show article, quantity purchased, and cast; or name of employee, num- ber of days worked, rate of pay per day, and total pay for the month, uith certifications as to correctness by the General Inspector of Steam Machinery and sometimes with notations, of approval by the General Super intendent of Ironclads. Arranged chronologically. ' ' RECORD OF MONITOR LEAv/IMC-S SENT TO CONY .YTGRS. 1863. 1 vol. 1/2 in. 12$9 For each type of monitor (river and harbor, light-draft, and wooden) the volume contains a list of contents of each sheet of drawing, followed by name of vessel, date drawing was sent, and date it was acknowledged. Arranged by type of monitor. REQUISITIONS FOR .OFFICE SUPPLIES. Nov. 1363-May 1866. 1 vol. 1 in. . 1260 ' Show date- of requisition, article ar.d quantity required, and a nota tion of requisition's approval by the C-er.-eral Inspector. ` Arranged chrono- logicaHy. .. . TUB BOOK. Dec. 1863-June 1864. 1 vol. l/2 in. 1261 Shows name of employee, days worked luring month, and total number of days worked during month. Arranged chronologically. 5 .. 229 PRODUCED 83 ? LISTS OF EQUIPMENT FOR LIGHT-DRAFT MONITORS. n.d. 1 vol. 1/2 in " 12;'- Lists of articles of furniture, instruments for engines, and equit^T*' went for the master's, boatswain's, carpenter's, engineer's, and sail- maker's departments, showing items, quantities, and costs. Arranged - under above-mentioned headings. On September Hi., 1939, the Secretary of the Navy appointed the Ch\..r of the Bureau of Engineering, Rear Adm. Samuel M. Robinson, Coordinator of Shipbuilding for the Navy for the purpose of expediting the constr-j~tion of ships. The Chief of the Bureau of Construction and Repair, R.-cr." Adm. Alexander K. Van Keuren, was appointed Assistant Coordinator. Th:duties of the Coordinator were to prepare programs of ship construet-ir-. to make a continuing survey of shipbuilding facilities, to approve all changes in plans and specifications for naval vessels and the main pro-" polling machinery Jiherefor, and to authorize all changes in construction contracts involving an increase in cost of more than $10,000. When the Bureau of Ships was established in June 19U0 the Chief of the Bureau cf Ships took over the duties of the Coordinator of Shipbuilding. GENERAL CORRESPONDENCE. 1939-UO. 1 ft. 1263 Letters and memoranda received and copies of those sent relating to ~ the shipbuilding program. Arranged according to the Navy Filing Manual. CARD RECORD CF CORRESPONDENCE. 1939-ljO. 1 in. 1?;3 Cards relating to the correspondence described in entry 1263 shewing file number and general subject of that number, date of correspondence, from whom it was received and to whom it was addressed, and an abstract of the correspondence. Arranged according to the Navy Filing Manual. LETTERS AND IDMORANDA _ SENT. Sept. 1939-Apr. 191*0. l/lj. in. 2.0 *' Copies ("Daily Greens") of letters and memoranda sent by the Coor`Gi- nator and the Assistant Coordinator. They are duplicated in the cor 3~i spondence described in entry 1263. Arranged chronologically. RECORDS OF BUREAU OF SHIPS The functions of the Bureau of Ships are as follows: to design, construct, and procure vessels, amphibious craft and vehicles, boats, surface targets, and service craft for the.Navy, except aircraft and ' except those service craft for which the Bureau of Yards and Docks is responsible; to maintain and repair all ships and craft of the Navy, except aircraft and except those assigned to the Bureau of Yards and Docks and to the Military Sea Transportation Service; and to prescribe . standards and procedures for the drydocking of all naval vessels. It is also responsible for research and development programs relating to the design, construction, and maintenance of ships and craft, including ' the collateral fields of radiological, biological, and chemical warfare defense, respiratory protective devices, diving equipment and techniques, submarine rescue equipment and methods, submarine escape training 230 > r i Ii 5 facilities, mine and torpedo countermeasures, and electronic materials I (except airborne and ordnance). In connection with its research func tions the Bureau of Ships is charged with the management and control of 4I the.David Vf. Taylor Model Basin at Carderock, Kd.,- the Naval Engineering < Experiment Station at Annapolis, Md., and several other technical activ 44 ities. Fuels and lubricants used in the main propulsion and auxiliary machinery of naval ships and craft are procured to the specifications of the Bureau of Ships, which also establishes inspection procedures to i*i insure compliance with these specifications. When requested by opera tional commanders or when directed by the Chief of Naval Operations the Bureau supervises operations involving salvaging of sunken or stranded ships. The Bureau exercises technical control of the installation, oper ating procedures, alteration, repair, and maintenance of the hull, ma chinery, and equipment of all naval ships and craft. It is also charged with the management and control of all U. S. naval shipyards; the offices of Supervisors of Shipbuilding, U. S. Navy, and of Naval Inspectors of Ordnance; the offices of TJj? S. Navy Inspectors of Machinery; the offices of Industrial Managers, TJj S. Navy; and the U. S. Navy Shipbuilding Scheduling Activity. In addition, the Chief of the Bureau of Ships has the following duties: He is responsible, as coordinator of shipbuilding for the Naval Establishment, for the timely completion of naval ships; for the purchase of ships and other watercraft for the Department of the Army and for the Department of the Air Force, with the exception of floating drydocks; and, upon the initiation of hostilities or upon the declaration of a national emergency, for the coordination, within the limits of the United States, of the building, conversion, and repair of ships and other watercraft of the Department of Defense. The records of the Bureau of Ships in the National Archives consist of general correspondence, 19i|0-l;5, with accompanying reports of experi ments, and seme records of the following divisions of the office of the Chief of the Bureau: the Administrative, the Contract, the Electronics, the Maintenance, the Publications, and the Shipbuilding Divisions. Sev eral series of these records are continuations of series begin by prede cessor bureaus and they considerably antedate the establishment of the Bureau of Ships. GENERAL RECORDS OF THE OFFICE OF TIE CHIEF OF TIE BUREAU , GENERAL CORRESPONDENCE. 19UO-H2. 7,260'ft. ' Letters, circulars, despatches, reports,' memoranda, and related docu ments received and copies of those sent. Arranged according to the Navy Filing Manual. Oversize enclosures, amounting to about 166 feet, are . filed at theend of the series. 4 - REPORTS OF EXPERjCENTS CONDUCTED AT NAVAL LABORATORIES. 1939-U6. Paperbound copies, generally processed or typewritten, of report^ laboratory tests and experiments, including drawings, diagrams, and photo graphs. Arranged according to test station and thereunder by serial num ber. There are reports for the following establishments, arranged in the order given: Naval Engineering Experiment Station, Annapolis, Md.; 4 !' v-T" rwa*. . - 231 pfioo'mua m Materials Laboratory, Navy Yard, Boston, Hass.; Paint Laboratory and ir-' ' ' dustrial Laboratory, Navy Yard, Ware Island, Calif. ; Materials Testing' ' Laboratory, Navy Yard, New York, N. Y.; Naval Boiler and Turbine Labors- tory, Navy Yard, Philadelphia, Pa.; Welding Laboratory and Electrical * ~ Testing Laboratory, Navy Yard, Portsmouth, N. H.; Chemical Laboratory 1;- . Ketallurgical Laboratory, Navy Yard, Norfolk, Va. 3 Naval Radio and Scar.-: Laboratory, San Diego,. Calif.; Naval Research Laboratory, Bellevue, B. and David '!. Taylor Model Basin, Carderock, I'd. There, are also sor.e cellaneous reports. These records appear to have been kept with the ger- ero.l correspondence described in entry 1266. ' - -V.: Records of the Administrative Division '' ' ' " ! " . This Division administered the officer and enlisted personnel of t:.: Bureau, in cooperation with the Bureau of Naval Personnel, and had charge ' . . of all matters concerning the civilian personnel of the Bureau. It was responsible for records administration, printing and binding, public re- . lations, and the security and control of buildings occupied by the Bure:.-.-, ' and it directed the training activities of the Bureau. In a reorganise- . tion of the Bureau of Ships after the close of 'NorId War II the Adminis- trative Division was superseded by the office of the Assistant Chief of the Bureau for Administration. . . , -oilccti ly-.ich v:: which "-y ti^ua^ constrvtract r. . Tthe de dar, s Guard. die, r shore of Ornauti spons of tV. of t' Bivx reau JUSTIFICATIONS OF POSITIONS. 1?!i2-!;Ln 15 binders. 2 ft. 126R Copies of requests from the Bureau of Ships to the Assistant Secret tary of the Navy to fill essential positions showing date of request; title and grade of position to be filled; salary and appropriation from which it would be paid; name of person to fill the position or statement that it would be filled by a new appointment; division, branch, section, or unit in which the position was located; sometimes name and room numbw of supervisor; and justification for-filling the position. Arranged by type of activity. Two binders contain "annotated justifications," ar ranged numerically, with notations as to action taken. Records of the Contract Division This Division, established on July 15, 19hU, took over the functions of the Contract Section of the Shipbuilding Division. The Division nego tiates, prepares, administers nonengineering phases of and terminates all contracts for ships, main propelling machinery, auxiliary equipment, electronics equipment, and other Bureau of Ships special material; it processes requisitions and requirement documents for material purchased for the Bureau of Ships by other bureaus or departments; and it purchases materials, over which the Bureau of Ships has procurement responsibility, for other bureaus or departments. othv phoJ ice" leg cur unc. s?c ar.c vc.r sh Gi' or tl r: 0 CORRESPONDENCE RELATING TO CONTRACTS. 1933-h3- 7 ft. (_1269. Letters- received from inspectors of naval material, contractors, other bureaus, and navy yards concerning the fulfillment of certain con tracts let by the Bureau of Construction and Repair, together with en closures such as blueprints and test performance data, and copies of re plies and other outgoing correspondence. This appears to be a small 'I ^ODUCED 232 y r 83 KV ?: X--; -xF'':R-/---V:. vyg --/; y ---*------ u. VH* 1 .i vUirfii*! i nri *` i fr*~'ii t - collection of correspondence of the Bureau of Construction and Repair which was still active at the time the Bureau of Ships was created and which was inherited and continued by the Bureau of Ships. It is a con tinuation of the main series of contract correspondence of the Bureau of Construction and Repair for 1926-1(0 (see entry 286). Arranged by con tract number* C~5l05>3 to C-713.09* with gaps in the numbers. ' Records of the Electronics Division This Division* successor to the Radio Division, was responsible for the development* procurement* production* and distribution of radio* ra dar, sonar* and related equipment for the Navy* Marine Corps, and Coast Guard. It also had control over the installation and maintenance of ra dio* radar, underwater sound* and related equipment for naval vessels and shore activities, except fire-control radar* which was under the Bureau i of Ordnance, and airborne equipment* which was under the Bureau of Aero $ c nautics. These Bureaus* however* delegated to the Bureau of Ships re sponsibility for the design, development* and installation of the parts of this equipment that related strictly to radio. In a reorganization of the Bureau of Ships after the close of World War II the Electronics Division was superseded by the office of the Assistant Chief of the Bu reau for Electronics. ' GENERAL C0RRESP011DE1JCE. Mar.-Dec. 19)43. 68 ft. 1270 Letters received, copies of letters sent* informational copies of other correspondence, cross-reference sheets, drawings, blueprints, and photographs. Arranged in two series as follows: (l) a subject file (U7 feet), arranged alphabetically by siibject heading and thereunder chrono logically* writh the following principal subjects: administration* pro curement* radar, radio* receivers* reports, transmitters, tubes, and underwater sound; and (2) a ship file (21 feet), consisting of corre spondence and other records relating to the procurement, installation* and maintenance of radio and other electronic equipment for individual vessels* arranged alphabetically by Navy Filing Manual symbols for the ships concerned. GENERAL CORRESPONDENCE. Jan.-Dec. 19Uu 109 ft. 1271 A continuation of the preceding series. Arranged in alphabetical order according to subject headings* the principal subjects being elec tronics, equipment* loran* personnel* procurement* publications* radar* radio, receivers, reports* security* sonar, transmitters, and tubes. Oversize enclosures (U feet) are filed at the end of the series. CORRESPONDENCE RELATING TO RESEARCH AND EXPERI1GSKTAL PROJECTS. 1931-U2. 1; ft. 1272 Letters received, copies of letters sent* reports, memoranda, bro chures, and other related enclosures concerning the design and develop ment of improved radio and other communications equipment. The corre spondence deals with projects concerning radio control of aircraft, radio direction finding, and underwater sound signaling. All these projects were begun under the Bureau of Engineering in the 1930's and were continued into the early war period. Arranged according to the Navy Filing Manual. 233 f I 1937-uU. 9 ft. i2r Mimeographed copies of specifications issued by the Radio Division'"'' and its successor, the Electronics Division, for various types of radio equipment. Arranged in numerical order by specification number. Some miscellaneous items, including copies of specifications of the Bureau cf Air Commerce of the Department of Commerce, are filed at the end of the series. j-coluc- rnchinc: ranged *v*-- BU-- r'V Records of the Maintenance Division This Division was responsible for the maintenance, equipment, and sal vage of naval vessels. As soon as a completed ship was turned over to the fleet by the Shipbuilding Division, it was transferred to the juris diction of the Maintenance Division where it remained, even if decommi?- sioned, until it was stricken from the roster of United States naval ves sels. During World War II the Maintenance Division was responsible for the operation and maintenance--including upkeep, overhaul, alterations, modernization, and repair--of completed vessels of the United States and.* on. occasion, of vessels of its Allies; for the Bureau of Ships' part in the arming of merchant vessels; for ships' allowances, ships' surveys, and stocks of special materials; and for the issue of equipment, in cluding certain special hull and machinery materials. On October 7, 19 .the Maintenance Division was consolidated with the Shipbuilding Division to form the Ships Division. The Ships Division was later superseded by the office of the Assistant Chief of the Bureau for Ships. HULL AID MACHINERY ALLOT.'MICE LISTS. 1911-U5. 267 ft. r 12Yh Booklets containing printed, processed, or typewritten lists showing for each vessel or class the various items of equipage and supplies fur nished by the Bureau of Ships (in the older lists furnished by the Bureau of Construction and Repair) to make up the normal ship's allowance. ' Some of the lists refer to vessels which have been stricken; the others are lists which have been superseded because of the reconstruction or modern ization of a vessel still in existence. These records were prepared for the purpose of providing a complete list of the equipment to be assembled and placed aboard the ship as a commissioning outfit. They cover all es sential equipment that would be required to operate and maintain the ves sel, including an initial issue of consumable supplies. Arranged in. the following overlapping series: (l) 1911-U: (U5 feet). Arranged alpha betically by name of ship. These lists are mostly for older vessels. (2) I9H4--UU (23 feet). Arranged by Navy Filing Manual ships' symbols. (3) 1935-U5 (5>7 feet). Arranged by Navy Filing Manual ships' symbols. These lists relate chiefly to relatively modern vessels, most of which served in World War II. (It) ca. X9kO-kS (137 feet). Arranged by Wavy Filing Manual ships' symbols. Most of these lists are consolidated allowance lists, including machinery items as well as hull items. quirer.-: caticr.: Ships1 to ves tion v still infor: Ships the ?v reau : 22 of av trie? tier.. The ' for:* ran/. Roc" lati DBS' tax ver. in/ tes tit ore. Pe: ir/ th C-7 ENGINEERING DATA CONCERNING TIE MILWAUKEE. Sept. 1927-Jan. 19i|li. 3 vols. 1 ft. 1279 Quarterly synopses showing number of miles steamed, ports visited, names and ranks of senior officers of the Engineering Department, cas ualties to material or machinery derangements, tube failures, and produced 23k JU - 83 mr pj bl b \ i l replacements. They contain data regarding anchors, steady runs, boilers, machinery, and docking (if docking occurred during the period). Ar i > ranged chronologically. The records created before the establishment of \ the Bureau of Ships in 19l|0 are records of the Bureau of Engineering. I. ' " I'".' !i \ Records of the Publications Division f j(jt The functions of this Division were to estimate annual budget re quirements for printing and binding; to edit, compile, and review publi cations; to maintain, the index, library, and stock of the Bureau of Ships* general and electronics publications; to distribute publications to vessels and shore stations; to provide necessary services in connec tion with printing and distribution of forms; to maintain records of still photographs of ships and ship equipment; and to maintain general information books for all vessels. In a reorganization of the Bureau of Ships after the close of World War H the Publications Division became the Publications Branch of the office of the Assistant Chief of the Bu reau for A.dministratIon. i RESULTS OF PERFORMANCE TESTS OF AUXILIARY MACHINERY, ca. 1900-19U5* 22 ft. 1276 Booklets containing compilations of data shovzing the results of tests of auxiliary (electrical) machinery carried out during the acceptance trials of a vessel or after overhaul. They consist of detailed, instruc tions for making the tests,, followed by tables of observed performance. The titles vary widely, but the records of latest date appear to be uni formly designated "Performance Data Booklets, C. & R. Auxiliaries.Ar ranged according to Navy Filing Manual designations of individual vessels. Records of a generally similar character are among the electrical instal lation booklets described in entry 1277* DESCRIPTIONS OF ELECTRICAL INSTALLATIONS ABOARD NAVAL VESSELS. ca. 1915-U3. 267 ft. 1277 Master copies of so-called "Electrical Installation Booklets," con taining detailed descriptions of the electrical systems of individual vessels or classes of vessels, with accompanying plans, diagrams, draw ings, and photographs. Many of the booklets also include performance test data similar to that in the records described in entry 1276. The titles vary widely. The latest volumes are entitled, on the cover, "Rec ord of Electrical Installation and Electrically Operated Auxiliaries with Performance Da.ta" and, on the backstrip, "The Record." Arranged accord ing to arbitrarily assigned serial numbers, lOiiO-51309, with many gaps in the numbers. ! At l. l rt GENERAL INFORMATION BOOKS, ca. 1900-19lt5. 33 ft. Bound volumes of printed or processed descriptions of individualSretf^ sels giving detailed information concerning all items of hull structure, machinery, and equipment under the jurisdiction of the Bureau of Ships and its predecessor bureaus. Operating instructions and many plans and blueprints are included. Arranged alphabetically according to file sym bols for individual ships. ! Y \ Y-- - r- . i1 PRODUCE 235 JM - 83 l- FNOTOGRAPKS. 1333-19U6. 325 ft. (feT Approximately 200,000 photographic negatives, 50,000 photographic"^ prints, and 75 albums containing views of ships of the United States Navy while under construction, at launchings and commissionings, durin- trial runs, and during repairs or remodeling; photographic copies of paintings and portraits of naval heroes, naval battles, reviews, flags, and historic ships; views of navy yards and bases, training schools., ' summer cruises, radio equipment from 1907, airplane and seaplane develop ment from 1917# ships' damages and salvage operations, and ships' sil~ V houettes and camouflage; and views of foreign naval vessels. The nega- , tives are arranged numerically; an index to them is in the custody of fro Bureau of Ships. (The Still Picture Branch has a photocopy of the inde~. The accompanying prints, consisting of mounted photographs made from th- negatives, are arranged by type-of ship or by subject. The albums con tain selected prints of historic ships, such as the Constitution, and prints on particular subjects, such as figureheads of ships; they are ar ranged by name of ship or by subject. Records of the Shipbuilding Division This Division was responsible for the construction and acquisition of ships and the procurement of necessary materials and equipment. Its responsibility for naval shipbuilding extended from the inception of the design through construction or conversion until the completed vessel re ported to the fleet. It was accountable for the basic and detailed pro gram, production planning, and scheduling of vessels and their component parts, except electronics equipment. It established material standards, conducted research and testing, and developed substitute materials for use in its construction work. Finally, the Division was responsible'fcr. the stability and seaworthiness of naval vessels under construction and in service, and it prepared vessel allowance lists, schedules, statistics and material progress reports. On October 7, 19li7* the Shipbuilding Di vision and the Maintenance Division were consolidated to form the Ships Division. The Ships Division was later superseded by the office of the Assistant Chief of the Bureau for Ships. PLANS OF UNITED STATES NAVAL.VESSELS. - 1908-1-9. 210 ft. Chiefly linen tracings showing hull plans, machinery, and electrical installations of vessels decommissioned after 1910 and through 19lj9, al though an occasional plan of a vessel not decommissioned is included. There are complete plans fcr only one representative vessel"of each class the plans of all other ships of a given class having been microfilmed . (see entr3-- 1232) and destroyed. Arranged in part by Navy Filing Manual ships' symbols and in part numerically according to arbitrarily assigned serial numbers. It appears that these plans were formerly arranged nu merically and that part of them were later rearranged according to the Navy Filing Manual symbols and indexed. For the index, see entry 1281. The plans dated before the establishment of the Bureau of Ships were originally in the custody of the Bureau of Construction and Repair. INDEX TO PLANS OF UNITED STATES NAVAL VESSELS. 1908-1;8. 3 ft. (^Zf|P A card index referring to the plans described in entry 1280 showtajr :v % 0 ships' plan number (Navy Filing Manual ship's symbol and numold clan number, title of plan, vessel to which applicable (somename of vessel and sometimes symbol), sometimes date of plan, and h'7.^sionally file reference to Bureau letter. Arranged according to Na1 Manual ships' symbols. These cards serve as an index to that jyjyr 0r the plans described in entry 1280 which are arranged by ships' ols, but it is an incomplete index since not all of the plans arsd by ships' symbols are included. The "old plan number" refers to i'U2=r.umber assigned before the plans were rearranged. The plans to which rjrr.e of the cards refer are not present in the group now arranged by i symbols; these are in the numerical series under the "old plan |Uir. c:;:::ecfilm copies of plans of UNITED STATES NAVAL VESSELS, ca. 1908^45 l,liiU rolls. .' u Positive microfilm copies of plans of decommissioned vessels; nega tive copies in some cases accompany the positive prints. These are, in '.-/-.;:eral, reproductions of the series of plans described in entry 1280. Arranged according to roll nur.iBer. i" ::;:10FILI1 COPY of drawings of and other data concerning the u.s.s. CONSTELLATION. 179U-19U7. 1 roll. 12 82-A . A positive microfilm of 28 drawings, including sail, docking, profiles, , ody, deck, and hold plans. In addition to specifications for the con .. itruction of frigates under an act of March 27, 179h> there is also a -hotostat of a handwritten description of the figurehead design. A type- .-ritten list gives the number and titles of the items on the roll. MISCELLANEOUS RECORDS RELATING TO SHIP DESIGN ("ENVELOPE FILES"). ca. 1S90-19U2. U7 ft. 1283 Launching reports, data on inclining experiments, stability curves, .-tress calculations, plans, and blueprints prepared chiefly in connection ibh the development of new designs. The records are filed in large ma- r.ila envelopes and identified by serial numbers ranging from 0031 to l"c30 (with large gaps). This series was begun under the Bureau of Con struction and Repair and continued by the Bureau of Ships. SPECIFICATIONS, ca. 1909-UU. 80 ft. Printed or processed copies of specifications issued by the Bure Chips and its predecessors for a wide variety of materials purchased under contract, ranging from fuel oil to wire cable. There are a few items dated as late as 19U6. Arranged according to specification number. Related correspondence accompanies some of the specifications, particu larly those of_ earliest date. These specifications are arranged in-the following series: (1) Specifications originally developed by the Bureau of Engineering (6N ft.), arranged in numerical order, 7-0-1 to 75-E-2. Copies of printed or processed indexes, filed at the end of this group, appear to have been issued.at 3- or U-month intervals between 193& and 19Uw (2) Supplementary General Specifications for Machinery ("SGS" file). (10 ft.). (3) Specifications originally developed by the Bureau of Construction and Repair ("SPS" file). (2 ft.). (U) Appendixes HVII for "General Specifications for Inspection of Material" (3 ft.). PRODUCED i 237 M-83 \ a. . " /-'3--u . '.u-a---'f' .. " ` , .. .. ' ' : \r. - ` 4.r "B -Li . w.yi; i..TO f;n.wn " .* V v` % `-'v' .. *- ; MEEKLY REPORTS OF LABOR EMPLOYED OiJ KAVAL SHIPBUILDING AT PRIVATE YARDS. 19hO-hk- 10 ft. f 3.2S3 Reports from private shipyards to regional supervisors of shipbuiTg^TT containing the following information regarding individual contracts: to tal number of laborers on payroll, changes in working hours, average . number of men employed, and work-week hours. These are original copies of the reports received by supervisors of shipbuilding and forwarded bv . them to the Bureau of Ships. Arranged alphabetically by name of company, thereunder chronologically. Submittal of this ''Weekly Labor Letter" was discontinued in March 19hh when it was superseded by a standard form re-"-' port. ' RECORDS RELATING TO LEriD-LEiSE REQUIREMENTS. 19U2-UU- 6 ft. '(125-01 Tables of requirements prepared partly on the basis of raw materials needed to produce finished manufactured goods (such, as compressors, purrs, cables) and partly on the basis of the needs of individual manufacturers " _ (such as the Caterpillar Tractor Co.) for materials to enable them to fill __ their orders. These-rabies are accompanied by copies of related Defense Aid Requisitions, apparently intended to justify allocation of the amounts scheduled. Filed in folders by subject. FitQUIREHEiITS TABLES, "FIVE POINT MATERIALS PROGRAM." 19h2. 1 ft. Processed tables of statistics showing detailed breakdowns of require ments for various critical raw materials (such as aluminum and rubber) \ needed in new ship construction. Arranged by class of vessel. .- r CLASS: Tv number for the 0 C-o 1 5u 2 Re 3 A?l. Dr t I.c 6 A7 a: 3 .2 9C 10 1 11 1 12 T 13 I in ' 15 16 17 18 19 ' 20 21 22 23 2h 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 32 33 3h 33 36 .37 33 39 ho PRODUCED hl 238 JM - 83 APPLIED IX \ S') (t' 5" ciassificatioh sc:-ehe for cqreespoiidence cciicerhing ships (ehtry io5) The numbers under which correspondence was filed were made up of the number for tlie subject, the symbol for the type of vessel, and a number for the specific vessel. Subject-ITumeric Classification Scheme Q General and miscellaneous 1 Surveys 2 Repairs 3 Alterations h Boats d Docking -- 6 Anchors "" 7 Allowance S Articles turned into store 9 C ommissijoning 10 Inspections 11 Booklets 12 Tonnage 13 Painting and paints Hi Plans 13 Viindlasses 16 Furniture 17 Labeling ' 13 Radiography 19 Turret turning machinery 20 Ladders 21 Complement 22 Design . 23 Extension of contract time 21; Inside fittings 23 Commissary spaces 26 Interior communication 27 Torpedo outfit 28 Plumbing 29 Guns and mounts, pedestal 30 Hospital spaces 31 Turret fittings 32 Gunports, turret 33 Winches 3U Target practice 33 Ventilation 36 Ammuniti.cn stowage 37 Electric plant 38 Boat cranes 39 Stability ho Turret structure ill Rails and stanchions 1|2 ii3 iiii U3 ii6 hi 1|8 1*9 3o 3i 32 33 3U 33 36 37 38 39 6o 61 62 63 6U 63 66 67 68 69 70 71 72 73 Ih 73 76 77 78 79 80 81 82 239 Compasses Ash handling Weights Hatches and lights Armor, general ' Towing machinery and gear Berthing and messing Conning tower Heating system Anchor gear Coaling arrangements Armor backing Fire system Ammunition hoists (except turret) Steering gear Trials Ammunition handling Coal bunkers Masts and spars Guns and mounts turret Armory Armor bolts Turret foundations Manuevering and speed trials Canvas outfit Delivery and receipt of vessel Specifications Disinfecting plant Doors, watertight Gunport sti-ucture Torpedo stowage - Ammunition allowance Armor, turret Deck covering Bulkheads Outside fittings Bridges and charthouse Outside plating Electrical appliances Cold storage plant Sea connections PRODUCED JM - 83 83 8U 8^ 36 87 88 89 90 92 93 95 96 97 98 99 100 101 102 103 105 106 107 10 3 109 110 111 112 113 III4 116 117 119 120 121 122 123 12k 125 126 127 128 129 131 132 133 13k Changes Fire control Yard craft, reports of Inspection _ Chain lockers Living spaces ^ Bidder's data Smoke pipes (funnels) Hines and mining gear Workmanship Gun and torpedo tube foundations Life buoys Draft Machinery spaces Laundry and drying room Contract and financial Ammunition hoists, turret Boat stowage Weights placed and removed Magazines and handling room Survey and appraisal of articles Experiments and tests Safes Requisitions Evaporating and distilling plant Degree of completing Riveting Stuffing tubes Tanks Tests Oil and watertightness Steaming data from all ships Bitts, cleats, and chocks Sanitary reports "Logs" Doors, nonwatertight Machinery plans ' Fuel oil .- Periscopes Flushing and sanitary system Searchlights Cellulose Drainage Lines and offsets Distinguishing marks Offices Tactical data 135 136 138 139 11*0 ll|2 1U3 Ikk U|5 L4.6 lii7 II48 3J49 150 151 152 153 1514 155 156 157 158 159 160 161 162 163 161; 165 166 167 168 169 170 171 172 173 Ilk 175 176 177 178 179 180 181 182 183 I8I4 185 Hogging and sagging ' Casings, ceiling and insuUv Signaling (exterior) "** Inspection hulls Keels ' Zinc protectors Lights other than signal Transverse and longitudinal framing Logbook ` Workshops Storerooms .. Damage to vessels Gasoline Fire extinguishing apparatus Hardware Deck stanchions " Compressed air plant Reserve fleets Garbage disposal Flooding system Protection other than armor Lockers Fire control towers Material Airports, fixed and hinged lights Ammunition conveyors V/ater system Armor doors, hatches and gratings Armor, interior Armor, side Fresh water system Double-bottom compartments Bolts Bow framing ' Cofferdams Compartment and access- Dynamo rooms ` Cross-sections Deck and deck structure Derricks Conflicting opinions Elevators and dumbwaiters Gifts Hammock berthing Hatch casings and trunks Hatches and power doors Hawser reels Hose reels and racks Innerbottom plating l?6 l-7 Joe 1^ 138 li?- 109 190 in 191 !</- 192 193 19U 195 0: ?' FcW B BC C CA C3 D Y G H M 11* r.c p R PRODUCED JM-83 136 Joiner work 137 Launching 1-38 1 iachinery reports 109 Machinery seatings 190 Magazine refrigeration 191 Havigating spaces and instruments 192 Ordnance outfit ^ 193 Planking, outside *> 19U Profile 195 Splinter bulkheads 196 Stern framing 197 Struts and stern tubes 198 Tests, fuel oil compartments 199 Tests of compartments and structures for strength and tightness (oil, water, air, etc.) 200 Paravanes, burney gear and otters 201 Historical data plates Symbols for Vessels Symbol Type Symbol Type B BG C CA cs D F G H M HA HC IE HP lib P II S SP T TB TN TWA TND TBS TP .Y Battleshin ' Battle cruiser Cruiser ' ,f Armored cruiser Scout cruiser Destroyer Fuel ship--tanker Gunboat Hospital ship- Miscellaneous Ammunition shin Mine carrier Mine ship Mine planter Mine sweeper Patrol or eagle boat Repair ship Submarine Supnly ship Tug Torpedo boat Tender Aircraft carrier or tender Destroyer tender Submarine tender Transport Yard craft YA YAM YC YCF YCD YD YDG YF YFL YFS 70 YH TH YI-IA YMD Y0 YP YPB YPD YTT YW YWK Ash lighter Ammunition lighter Coal barge Car floats Fuel or fueling barges Floating derrick (wreeking derrick) Dredge Freight lighter Float Farm scot Garbage lighter Heating scow Miscellaneous craft (mainly u?.osehaving no design number) Ambulance barge Mud scot Oil barge - Section patrol boats (submarine chasers) Passenger barges Pile drivers Torpedo testing barges Water.barges Floating workshops 2U1 -a. ; ..-w-;. pi'-"'-"-...My'v'M- ' = i. : PRODU JHI- ->~vtr?