The South Street Seaport Museum’s maritime reference library, consists of publications, publications, bound periodicals, and a large photo archive covering every aspect of maritime history, mostly used for research and exhibition purposes. The materials provide historical evidence of activities and information about people, organizations, events, and places of significance for visitors researching maritime history.
Rare publications include 17th and 18th century sailor narratives, 19th century navigational guides, and illustrated atlases and surveys of New York City and surrounding areas.
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