Address:
100 Museum Dr.
Newport News, VA 23606
USA
Collection Information
Books:
76,000
Serials:
176
Maps:
5,000
Description:
Books, maps, manuscripts, photos, and other items that chronicle
maritime history.
Subject Strengths:
maritime history, arts, technology, shipbuilding, boatbuilding,
vessel design, naval affairs, marine commerce, life at sea
Special Collections:
400,000 photos
50,000 boat plans
800 ships logs, ships registers
Chris Craft Archives, rare book collection, incredible charts, rare
manuscripts
Hours: 9:00 - 5:00, M-Sat
Open to the Public: yes
Any Conditions: Visitor registration and archives are closed
to the public; Tracing or photographing plans is prohibited.
Interlibrary Loan Policies: Do not loan.
Loan Fees: n/a
Photocopy Fees: $0.25 a copy / $0.15 a copy for students
Service Fees: $10 fee for written request for about 45 minutes
of research and photocopies of photos and related research materials,
to be submitted in writing.
Cataloging System: vo3
OCLC/RLIN Code: vo3
Online Database/CD-ROM services: partially (lib catalog
online)
Additional Information:
The Chris-Craft Archives
Library Network Affiliations:
Virginia Libraries Association; Special Libraries Association
