Records in these collections relate chiefly to David Pingree (1795-1863) and his descendants. Pingree held substantial interests in maritime trade during the first half of the 19th century. He owned or partially owned dozens of merchant ships, which traded across China, India, Africa, Europe, and the Americas. Aside from shipping, Pingree was involved in numerous other enterprises in the New England area, including serving as the first president of both the Naumkeag Bank and the Naumkeag Steam Cotton Company. He was also elected Salem's sixth mayor. In the 1840s, Pingree began purchasing land in Maine and New Hampshire, including around Mount Washington. His descendants continue to manage these lands. These papers were digitized with the support of the Pingree heirs.

 

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David Pingree Papers, 1803-1939

MSS 901

These papers contain 19th-century records of David Pingree's maritime business dealings in the form of ships' papers. The collection represents only a small proportion of the collection's 151 boxes of archival material.

Thomas Perkins Pingree Papers, 1831-1889

MSS 904

These papers contain 19th-century records of Thomas Perkins Pingree's maritime business dealings in the form of ships' papers. 

Jackson Iron Manufacturing Company Records, 1795-1888, undated

MSS 910

These papers contain 19th-century maps and correspondence created by the Jackson Iron Manufacturing Company related to New Hampshire's Mount Washington.

Mount Washington Summit Road Company Records, 1796-1967, undated

MSS 911

These papers contain 19th-century maps and photographs created by the Mount Washington Summit Road Company related to New Hampshire's Mount Washington.

Naumkeag Steam Cotton Company Records, 1835-1854

MSS 919

These papers contain correspondence and financial records related to the Naumkeag Steam Cotton Company, of which David Pingree (1795-1863) was the first president. 

Pingree/Wheatland Photograph Collection, 1899-1937, 1977, undated

MSS 932

This collection contains photographs and postcards of landscapes, logging camps, operations, and dams in the lands owned or leased by the Pingree family in Maine. 

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Logbooks at the Internet Archive

In conjunction with the Internet Archive, the Phillips Library has digitized many of the logbooks of ships owned by David Pingree and other Pingree Family members.

For more context on these collections, access the finding aids for the Pingree Family Papers and related collections through the links below.

MSS 901 David Pingree Papers

MSS 904 Thomas Perkins Pingree Papers

MSS 910 Jackson Iron Manufacturing Company Records

MSS 911 Mount Washington Summit Road Company Records

MSS 919 Naumkeag Steam Cotton Company Records

MSS 932 Pingree/Wheatland Photograph Collection