| Scope and content |
Collection includes correspondence, contracts, ship plan drawings, manuals, photographs, brochures, and other files pertaining to the construction, repair, and marketing of military and civilian vessels. The bulk of the correspondence is between the company, dealers, and individuals regarding various vessels. Topics of discussion include boat orders, pricing, modifications, performance evaluations, lumber shortages, and shipping methods. Administrative materials include employee records, order books, secretarial notebooks written in shorthand, insurance and pensions files, payroll records, tax information files, shipping and freight cost information, dealer lists by state, and boat show information. Other materials include newspaper articles written on the company and its products, technical manuals (some related to the U.S. Department of Defense), microfilm, punch cards, and backup tapes. |
| Access restriction | Joyner- No access restrictions. |
| Cite as |
Barbour Boat Works, Inc. Records (#758), Special Collections Department, J. Y. Joyner Library, East Carolina University, Greenville, North Carolina, USA. |
| Terms of use | Joyner- See collection guide for copyright restrictions. |
| Acquisitions source |
Joyner- Gift of Paul Fonteny. |
| Acquisitions source |
Joyner- Gift of Reggie Rivenbark. |
| Acquisitions source |
Joyner- Gift of Bill Rivenbark. |
| Acquisitions source |
Joyner- Gift of Frances D. Hayden. |
| Acquisitions source |
Joyner- Gift of Darlene Perry. |
| Biographical note | Barbour Boat Works Inc. was founded by Herbert William Barbour in 1932 on the Trent River at New Bern, N.C. Government contracts during World War II sparked growth within the company, and following the war, the company began construction of both private and commercial vessels. During the company's history, a number of subsidiaries were formed, including Reggie's Outboard Service in 1955 and a diesel parts supply division in 1957. Before closing in the mid-1990s, the company expanded its services to accommodate repairs and conversions of vessels for U.S. government agencies and private businesses. |
