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- Lee Line artifacts, these 2 finds are from the collection of Ed Provine a true lover of steamboat history. Ed’s widow graciously allowed me to purchase these pieces of family history. The item on the left is a advertising pocket mirror. I am always interested in adding to my Lee Line collection.
- STACKER LEE aground October 1916.
- My Great Uncle George Peters Lee Mississippi beloved river Captain; his chair and dog Trixie article about his passing January 4, 1933.
- Peters Lee at Lee Line Landing Caruthersville MO 1907
- Steamer MORNING STAR at Lee Line landing Greenville MS
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Capt. Stacker Lee
When cotton shipping season began in September and rouster crews were difficult to recruit, Capt. Stacker would take his walnut cane and walk from the Beale Street landing where Lee Line boats were moored and walk up Beale Street and … Continue reading
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LEE LINE ad circa 1895 1896
The Lee Line extended service onto the Ohio River following the bankruptcy of the St. Louis and New Orleans Anchor Line, which occurred in 1894. The St. Louis and Tennessee River Packet Co. resulted from the merger of several smaller … Continue reading
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Rouster song
This rousterabout song was taken from Capt. William Tippitt’s History of the Lee Line De rousters in da cabin, Eatin from de plate De Captain on the levee totin in de freight De Stewart and de pilot De cook and … Continue reading
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KATE ADAMS caught out
The bottom picture shows the KATE with model T run-about which she carried frequently. Both pictures are from my friend Ed Provine’s collection. The top picture I believe is the KATE ADAMS (2nd) and the bottom picture … Continue reading
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Capt. James Lee Sr. also known as Sunrise Jim
In the 1840’s and 1850’s steamboats did not furnish breakfast to the passengers or crew members if the boat arrived in port before sunrise. Capt. Jim had a reputation for making sure that his boat always arrived in port before … Continue reading
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Pacific Mail Steam Packet Co.
Interesting spoon circa late 1880’s early 1900’s. A person definitely knew where they stood when dining on a PMSP steamer.
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1900 Lee Line Annual Pass
This 1900 Lee Line pass is a new addition to my collection of passes. The other passes are quite interesting as well.
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James Lee 3rd
James Lee 3rd had a brief career working for the C H Karr Company a river and industrial supply company. His father Capt. James Lee Jr. took over the business sometime in 1887 or 1888 following the companies financial difficulties and renamed … Continue reading
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Stacker Lee final resting place Elmwood Cemetery Mphs. TN
Samuel Stacker Lee is buried in his wife’s family plot in Elmwood Cemetery. Stacker was the younger brother of James Lee Jr. A newspaper account reported Stacker becoming sick with Yellow Fever sometime in the early 1880’s. He recovered but … Continue reading
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