Scope and Contents The David Himmelfarb Papers document David Himmelfarb's life in the ropemaking industry. The collection covers his education, publications, and research in the field, as well as his employment and achievements as master ropemaker at the Boston Navy Yard Ropewalk. The collection contains a variety of materials including scholarly publications, awards, photographs, correspondence, a rope sample, a hard hat, newspaper clippings, books, notes, a plaque, an identification card, and writing...