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McVay defends himself against accusations of his fault in the Larchmont disaster. He further argues that he tried to help the crew by getting on a life boat and circling around the Larchmont for survivors.

Newspaper article detailing Larchmont rescuers from the schooner Elsie receiving awards.

An African American man aboard a Joyline cruise was refused service while in the "white" section of the boat.

List of churches by branch of Christianity, with times, dates, and who will be preaching. This item lists one African American church out of the three major churches.

Article about Captain McVey's defense regarding why his rescue boat was first to leave the Larchmont as she sank.

Article reporting on captain of the schooner Harry Knowleton, Frank T. Haley's account of the collision between the schooner and the Larchmont. He claimed that the Larchmont headed into the schooner's direction despite shouts of warnings from the…

This is a news article describing a boat full of frozen bodies washing ashore in Rhode Island.

This article reports on President Dunbaugh's statement that the Harry Knowlton was responsible for the wreck and not the Larchmont. Frank Dunbaugh was president of the Joy Line

This is a newspaper article about a dismembered body washing ashore in Rhode Island.

An article about a preacher at a African American church and his talk to the community who attend mass. This is an example of how preachers would talk to crowds during their ceremonies. Father Sutton at St. Josephs church is mentioned form Catholic…