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[between 1903 and 1980] (Creation)
- Creator
- Alberto Wareham Limited
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24 photographs: b&w
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Administrative history
Alberto Wareham Limited was established at Spencer's Cove, Placentia Bay, Newfoundland circa 1903. This small mercantile business later expanded into Harbour Buffett and became a major supplier of the inshore fishery in eastern Placentia Bay.
Custodial history
Photographs remained in the custody of Freeman Wareham until acquired by MHA in the 1980s.
Scope and content
Collection contains photographs related to the business and family interests of Alberto Wareham Limited, Newfoundland. Subjects include the Alberto Wareham Limited premises and vessels in Spencer's Cove, Placentia Bay; vessels owned by Alberto Wareham Limited in Harbour Buffett, Placentia Bay; the vessels Alberto Wareham and Herbert L. Rawding; a house being towed across Placentia Bay; and Elsie Wareham, Alberto's Wareham's sister.
Some photographers, including John Butt and Bill Davies, are identified. Other photographers are unknown.
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- English
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No restrictions on access.
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Finding aids
MHA Finding Aid 84. Item level description. Also on MHA database PHOTUSER.
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Physical description
The photographs measure 20 x 25 cm or smaller
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Created - April 23, 2013
Language of description
- English