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Transatlantic Cable A Guide to the Transatlantic Cable Collection MG 84

A Guide to the Transatlantic Cable Collection MG 84


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Kathleen Smith

Repository
ODU Community Collections
Identification
MG 84
Title
Transatlantic Cable Collection 1858, 1959, undated Date acquired: 02/18/2005
URL:
Archon Finding Aid location
Quantity
1.00 Linear Feet
Quantity
1 clamshell box boxes
Language
English .
Abstract
Small collection of items related to the Atlantic Ocean: A framed segment of cable used in the first transatlantic telegraph connection, 1858; a document certifying the cable's authenticity; a photograph of the USCG ship Marmer , 1959 and an undated photograph of the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration's ship Discoverer.

Administrative Information

Conditions Governing Use

Before publishing quotations or excerpts from any materials, permission must be obtained from Special Collections and University Archives, and the holder of the copyright, if not Old Dominion University Libraries.

Conditions Governing Access

Collection is open to researchers without restrictions.

Preferred Citation

[Identification of item], Box [insert number], Item [insert number and title], Transatlantic Cable Collection, Special Collections and University Archives, Old Dominion University Libraries.

Source of Acquisition

Provenance unknown

Method of Acquisition

Gift. Accession #A2005-02

Biographical or Historical Information

Transatlantic Telegraph Connection USCG Ship: The Marmer NOAA Ship: The Discoverer http://www.history.noaa.gov http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cyrus_West_Field http://www.history.com/this-day-in-history/first-transatlantic-telegraph-cable-completed https://web.archive.org/web/20120606210538/http://www.moc.noaa.gov/di/bkgrnd.htm http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/NOAAS_Discoverer_%28R_102%29 http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Transatlantic_telegraph_cable

Scope and Contents

The Transatlantic Cable Collection consists of four items: a framed segment of cable used in the first transatlantic telegraph connection, 1858; a document certifying the cable's authenticity; a photograph of the USCG ship Marmer , 1959; and an undated photograph of the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration's ship, Discoverer.

Arrangement Note

The items in the Transatlantic Cable Collection are arranged chronologically.

Subjects and Indexing Terms

  • Discoverer (Ship)
  • Marmer (Ship)
  • Transatlantic cables

Container List

Mixed Materials box: 1 Box 1
Box 1
  • Realia box: 1 Item 1
    Framed Segment of Cable Used in the First Transatlantic Telegraph Connection
    1858
    Preferred Citation

    Framed Segment of Cable Used in the First Transatlantic Telegraph Connection, 1858, Box 1, Transatlantic Cable Collection, Special Collections and University Archives, Old Dominion University Libraries.

  • Mixed Materials box: 1 Item 2
    Document Certifying the Authenticity of the Segment of the First Transatlantic Cable
    undated
    Preferred Citation

    Document Certifying the Authenticity of the Segment of the First Transatlantic Cable, undated, Box 1, Transatlantic Cable Collection, Special Collections and University Archives, Old Dominion University Libraries.

  • Graphic Materials box: 1 Item 3
    Photograph: USCG Ship Marmer
    1959
    Preferred Citation

    Photograph: USCG Ship Marmer, 1959, Box 1, Transatlantic Cable Collection, Special Collections and University Archives, Old Dominion University Libraries.

  • Graphic Materials box: 1 Item 4
    Photograph: NOAA Ship Discoverer
    undated
    Preferred Citation

    Photograph: NOAA Ship Discoverer, undated, Box 1, Transatlantic Cable Collection, Special Collections and University Archives, Old Dominion University Libraries.