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Tracing of Swan's genealogy to his parents in Scotland; includes handwritten notes, copies of passenger manifests, and a copy of the 1930 U.S. Census for Swan.

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Includes handwritten genealogical information and a copy of his obituary.

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Appointment - R.N.V.R. - Commission orders for Gilbert T. Swan from January 20, 1916 to March 7, 1919.

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One travelling warrant, five service certifications, one service examination qualification letter, and discharge papers.

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Copies of Service certificates and of letters certifying passage of examinations and service terms.

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Letters confirming service, requesting records and references.

Scope and Contents From the Collection: This collection contains documents and photographs relating to service of Gilbert T. Swan in the Royal Naval Volunteer Reserve during World War I. Documents include the Night Order Book, 1917-1918, for the H.M.M.L. [His Majesty's Motor Launch] 393, on which Swan was the commanding officer, as well as 140 photographs of people (portraits and group photos), boats, and locations taken during Swan's service. The collection also contains fourteen literary manuscripts (fiction and non-fiction),...

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Written in the style of an article, describes Gibraltar's defenses and layout and discusses how the island would fare under attack.

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Non-fiction; first-hand account of daily activities and ports visited during Swan's service in the R.N.V.R. The writing does not focus on the battles fought during the war, but instead focuses on the sailor's daily activities and describing life during the war. The manuscript includes 21 original photos; 7 of ships, 2 of other officers in the Royal Navy on duty, and 12 of cities and life in the ports and bases where Swan visited or was stationed.

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Fictional story about two characters: Jim Howie and Bob Maxton who, during their return trip to England after World War I encounter an old friend who asks them, as a favor, to sail to Poti, South Russia to pick up manganese and deliver it to Liverpool. During their journey, they notice a problem between the ship's steward and a deck hand because of a dispute over the deck hand's daughter.