James Maglenn Collection, PC.1962

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James Maglenn Collection, PC.1962

Abstract

James Maglenn (1833-1914), chief engineer of the Civil War blockade runner Ad-Vance, was a native of Ireland who emigrated to the United States at the age of 19 in 1852. When and where he mastered the engineering of steamships is unknown. This small collection of materials includes the original 1857 engineer's certificate issued to him at Norfolk, Virginia, that licensed him as a first assistant engineer following the examination of his qualifications as prescribed by an 1852 act of Congress.

Descriptive Summary

Title
James Maglenn Collection
Call Number
PC.1962
Creator
Maglenn, James (1833-1914)
Date
1857; 1863-1864
Language
English
Repository
State Archives of North Carolina

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    Collection Overview

    This small collection of materials includes the original 1857 engineer's certificate issued to him at Norfolk, Virginia, that licensed him as a first assistant engineer following the examination of his qualifications as prescribed by an 1852 act of Congress. In addition to the engineer's certificate issued to Maglenn, the collection includes a xerox copy of the sketch of the Ad-Vance written by him and published in volume 5 of Clark's Regiments (pages 335-340) as well as an enlarged copy of the portrait of Maglenn that appears in that volume.

    Contents of the Collection

    Subject Headings

  1. Ad-Vance (ship)
  2. Blockades
  3. Acquisitions Information

    Gift