| Scope and content |
Records (1937-1960) including correspondence, work orders, product invoices, requisitions, receipts, advertisements, photographs, and publications. |
| Access restriction | No access restrictions. |
| Cite as |
Stone Towing Line Records (#679), East Carolina Manuscript Collection, J. Y. Joyner Library, East Carolina University, Greenville, North Carolina, USA. |
| Terms of use | Literary rights to specific documents are retained by the authors or their descendants in accordance with U.S. copyright law. |
| Acquisitions source |
Joyner- Gift of Mr. Harper Peterson. |
| Biographical note | Oscar E. DuRant operated a ship chandlery business supplying lubricating oils, mechanical parts, tools, and foodstuffs to merchant and naval vessels throughout World War II, including Liberty and Victory ships constructed in Wilmington. The Stone Towing Line served merchant and naval vessels, repairing damaged ships and providing towage and lighterage services on the Cape Fear River. |
