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Description
This collection contains the papers of Scottish-American naval architect and interior designer Jack Heaney (1904-1972) primarily
related to projects Heaney worked on in the mid 20th century at
the marine design and naval architectural firm of George G. Sharp Inc. in New York City and later at Jack Heaney and Associates.
The bulk of the collection dates from the late 1930s to the 1960s and includes Heaney's design drawings
and renderings, photographs of ship interiors, as well as some ephemera, miscellaneous business records, and personal papers.
Notably, the collection includes drawings, photographs, clippings, and
ephemera related to Heaney's work on the design of the NS
Savannah, the first nuclear-powered cargo-passenger ship, built in the late 1950s.
Background
John Heaney (1904-1972) was a Scottish-American interior and industrial designer who specialized in marine interior design.
Better known as “Jack,” Heaney was born on May 26, 1904, in Glasgow, Scotland. Following his education
in the Glasgow public schools, Heaney studied naval architecture at the University of Glasgow, attended the Glasgow School
of Art, and completed a seven-year apprenticeship at the Fairfield Shipbuilding and Engineering Company, Ltd.
Extent
12 boxes
Restrictions
The Huntington Library does not require that researchers request permission to quote from or publish images of this material,
nor does it charge fees for such activities. The responsibility for identifying the copyright holder, if there is one, and
obtaining permission rests with the researcher.
Availability
Open to qualified researchers by prior application through the Reader Services
Department. For more information, contact Reader Services.