SS Lapland Passenger List - 8 August 1923

Front Cover, First and Second Cabin Passenger List for the RMS Lapland of the Red Star Line, Departing Wednesday, 8 August 1923 from Antwerp to New York via Southampton and Cherbourg, Commanded by Captain T. Howell. GGA Image ID # 140050ad7e

🗂️ Review & Summary | Red Star Line | Antwerp ➡️ New York

🌍 The Ship, Route & Voyage

The RMS Lapland of the Red Star Line departed Antwerp, Belgium, on Wednesday, 8 August 1923, bound for New York, with intermediary stops at Southampton and Cherbourg. Commanded by Captain T. Howell, this was a post-WWI voyage that symbolized growing civilian transatlantic mobility in the interwar period.

Quick Ship Facts:

• Launched: 1908 (Harland & Wolff, Belfast)
• Operator: Red Star Line (IMM Company)
• Route: Antwerp – Southampton – Cherbourg – New York
• Class: First and Second Cabin
• Notable Features: Passenger elevator, on-board orchestra 🎻, wireless telegraphy, separate deck games, and formal dining with assigned seating.

Senior Officers and Staff

1. Captain: T. Howell, Commander
2. Chief Engineer: R. Allison
3. Surgeon: Dr C. WIGNY
4. Purser: J. A. Lock
5. Asst Purser : C. Chovau
6. Chief Steward: W. T. Heath

List of First Class Passengers, Part 1 (Aronsfrau-Feldheim).

1. Mr. Isidore Aronsfrau
2. Miss Lucy P. Babcock
3. Mrs. F. G. Baldwin
4. Mr. Marcel Baudoux
5. Mrs. [First name not listed] Baudoux
6. Mrs. Edward Benedict
7. Miss Martha Benedict
8. Mr. Dickinson Bishop
9. Mrs. Dickinson Bishop
10. Master Dickinson Bishop, Jr.
11. Master John Bishop and two Maids
12. Master H. C. Blackiston, Jr.
13. Mrs. Stella Blakeslee
14. Mr. George Boshell
15. Mr. H. M. Bowdoin
16. Mrs. [First name not listed] Bowdoin
17. Mrs. T. V. Boynton and Maid
18. Mr. Henry D. Bradley
19. Mr. Everett Carleton
20. Mr. J. W. Chew
21. Mr. W. W. Chew
22. Mrs. [First name not listed] Chew
23. Master Chew, Jr.
24. Miss L. H. Clark
25. Mr. J. O. H. Cosgrave
26. Miss Cornelia Craus
27. Mrs. Belle Cunningham
28. Miss Rose Cunningham
29. Mr. Paul Davis
30. Mrs. Marie Davis
31. Master M. Davis
32. Mr. V. C. Dickenson
33. Mrs. Mildred Dunn
34. Mr. G. W. Edwards
35. Mrs. Mary Erkins
36. Mrs. S. Keith Evans
37. Mr. [First name not listed] Favor
38. Mrs. [First name not listed] Favor
39. Mr. Ch. Feldheim

List of First Class Passengers, Part 2 (Gage-Yabisch).

1. Miss Elinor Gage
2. Rev. Herbert Gallaudet
3. Mrs. [First name not listed] Gallaudet
4. Miss Ellen Gallaudet
5. Miss A. Hays
6. Dr. William M. Irvine
7. Mrs. [First name not listed] Irvine
8. Miss Alice Louise King
9. Mrs. Lena Kleefeld
10. Dr. Henry M. Koles
11. Miss Lucie Lamarche
12. Mr. Charles E. B. Lawrence
13. Mrs. May Lawrence
14. Mr. C. S. Lawry
15. Miss Larna Lyons
16. Miss Olive McClory
17. Mr. James H. McLean
18. Mrs. [First name not listed] McLean
19. Mrs. J. S. Mahool
20. Miss [First name not listed] Mahool
21. Miss Marie Morris
22. Miss Catherine Morrisey
23. Mr. Rudolf Neeser
24. Mr. Miltons Newman
25. Mr. Philip Norris
26. Mr. J. R. Oastler
27. Mrs. [First name not listed] Oastler
28. Miss Isabelle Oastler
29. Miss Christine Olsson
30. Mr. George R. Penn
31. Miss Nanna H. Peters
32. Mr. M. Pressner
33. Miss Janet Richards
34. Mrs. Alexander Robinson
35. Mr. R. R. Rodgers
36. Mrs. [First name not listed] Rodgers
37. Mrs. Georgia W. Rorabeck
38. Miss Margaret Rorabeck
39. Mr. Alfred Rose
40. Mrs. [First name not listed] Rose
41. Mr. Edwin Schiele
42. Mrs. Mynne Schiele
43. Mr. E. C. Schmid
44. Mr. Haim Sequerra
45. Mr. A. Sim
46. Mrs. [First name not listed] Sim
47. Mr. C. Howard Slater
48. Mrs. [First name not listed] Slater
49. Mr. W. C. Spencer
50. Mr. M. H. Treadwell
51. Mrs. [First name not listed] Treadwell
52. Mr. William Truman
53. Mr. Manuel Unana
54. Miss Margaret Virtue
55. Miss Benoni P. Walworth
56. Mr. F. C. Wightman
57. Mrs. [First name not listed] Wightman
58. Miss Martha Williams
59. Mrs. C. Stuart Wilson
60. Mrs. [First name not listed] Parker
61. Mr. W. H. Patchell
62. Rev. Thomas C. Yabisch

List of Second Class Passengers, Part 1 (Aerts-Kuper).

1. Mrs. Charles Aerts
2. Mr. Jankiel Ajzenztros
3. Mr. Richard Anderson
4. Mrs. [First name not listed] Anderson
5. Mrs. Marie Andreassen
6. Miss Rochla Aronowicz
7. Mr. Moyzesz Aronowicz
8. Mrs. Curtla Auerbach
9. Miss Fejga Auerbach
10. Miss Perel Auerbach
11. Mr. Noska Bialidworsky
12. Mr. Arnold Bichsel
13. Mr. Joseph Boesch
14. Mr. Israel Brand
15. Mrs. Ryffke Brand
16. Mr. V. M. Buck
17. Mrs. Julia Christophel
18. Mr. Albert Christophel
19. Mr. Charles Claeys
20. Mr. Wojereck Czach
21. Mr. Cyriel Cocquyt
22. Mrs. Emma Cocquyt
23. Mr. Mathias Conrardy
24. Miss Anna Conrardy
25. Mr. Frick Conrardy
26. Mrs. Stephania Czamarska
27. Mr. Henry Danko
28. Mrs. Maria Danko
29. Mr. Jean de Sentillaine
30. Mrs. Marie de Sentillaine
31. Mrs. Marie De Witte
32. Miss Maria Dobbels
33. Mr. Morel Dokan
34. Miss Marien Rachel Eisen
35. Mrs. S. K. Evans
36. Mrs. M. Ferruci
37. Mr. Milan M. Gebie
38. Mrs. C. M. Geisel
39. Mrs. Chasze Gelper
40. Miss Jzepsel Gelper
41. Mr. Salomon Gerstein
42. Mr. Chaim Giertner
43. Mrs. Maska Giertner
44. Miss Ajzyk Giertner
45. Mr. Schlome Goldring
46. Mr. Morris Goren
47. Mrs. Sura Goren
48. Mr. Everitt Gothwaite
49. Mrs. Helen Gothwaite
50. Mr. Schloime Leizer Grin
51. Rev. Anthony Guenther
52. Mr. Schoime Hancger
53. Mr. August Harig
54. Miss Anna Harig
55. Mr. Samuel Chaim Heger
56. Mr. Stefan Hezcjczak
57. Miss Anna Hofer
58. Mrs. Esther Hofman
59. Miss Gwynneth Hurst
60. Mr. Abram Huss
61. Mrs. Dwojra Jegergarn
62. Mr. Karl Jonsson
63. Mrs. [First name not listed] Jonsson
64. Mrs. Dwojra Jukin
65. Master Jacob Jukin
66. Mr. Nikolas Karavaeff
67. Miss Ruchla Kleinman
68. Miss Henne Klein
69. Mr. [First name not listed] Kohn
70. Mr. Frank Koppes
71. Mrs. Anna Koppes
72. Miss Ruchla Kornstein
73. Mr. John Kranzhoff
74. Mr. Aron D. Kuper
75. Mrs. Pesel Kuper
76. Miss Kaila Kuper

List of Second Class Passengers, Part 2 (Lazorczyk-Zimmerman).

1. Mr. Nikolaz Lazorczyk
2. Mr. Walter Lehmann
3. Mr. Stephane Lemaire
4. Mrs. Rywka Lokszyn
5. Mrs. Stanislawa Machiewicz
6. Mr. Szezepan Majkowsky
7. Mrs. Maria Majkowsky
8. Miss Irena Majkowsky
9. Mr. Henryk Majkowsky
10. Dr. George E. Mosher
11. Mrs. Edith Mosher
12. Mr. Albert Muller
13. Miss Mincher Muller
14. Mr. Konstanty Myaurzk
15. Mr. Joseph Nagels
16. Mr. Joseph Nameche
17. Mr. Ela Osrberg
18. Mr. Harold S. Peterson
19. Mrs. Eli Raymond Phelps
20. Mrs. Riwke Pienick
21. Miss Estera Pienick
22. Miss Rosa Pienick
23. Mr. Berko Pienick
24. Miss Gedalie Pienick
25. Mr. Ludwig Posch
26. Mr. Anton Radosz
27. Mr. Wolf Reiss
28. Mrs. Mojsze Risenberg
29. Mr. Jos Schmitz
30. Miss Erika Schmutz
31. Mr. Xavier Schriffenecker
32. Mr. Werner Siegenthaler
33. Mr. Majlich Silberstein
34. Mrs. Ester Silberstein
35. Master Herman Silberstein
36. Mr. Srul Morduch Solit
37. Mr. Julius Stern
38. Mr. Gayle Strubb
39. Mr. Max Szneiderman
40. Mrs. Schussia Trebatch
41. Mrs. Anna Van Breedam
42. Mrs. Jennie Vandevelde
43. Mrs. M. Van Eerstvelde
44. Mrs. C. M. Vlyminx
45. Mr. Aaron Wagner
46. Miss Rose Wagner
47. Mrs. Beila Weingeist
48. Mr. Herman Zimmer
49. Miss Rosa Zimmerman

👀 A Double Identity?
One intriguing anomaly appears in this passenger list: Mrs. S. Keith Evans is listed twice—once in First Class and again in Second Class.

Was this a clerical oversight? A mid-voyage upgrade or downgrade? Or was she escorting another traveler between classes? The reason remains unknown — but this kind of mystery is exactly what makes maritime documents so valuable to genealogists, historians, and curious minds.

This dual listing could spark a rewarding research journey decades from now. 🕵️‍♀️

🌟 Notable Individuals on Board

This voyage included an intriguing mix of high-society travelers, professionals, clergy, and emigrants—each shedding light on the social and global context of 1923.

🎓 Academics & Clergy

Rev. Herbert Gallaudet (1876 - 1944) – Son of the founder and first president of Gallaudet College for the Deaf in Washington, DC. He served pastorates in Boston, Bridgport and Waterbury from 1907-1938.

Rev. Thomas C. Yabisch – A second cleric aboard, indicating the ongoing role of religious figures in migration, pastoral travel, or post-war relief.

🩺 Doctors

Dr. William M. Irvine – Traveling with Mrs. Irvine. William Mann Irvine (October 13, 1865 – June 11, 1928) was an American academic and founding headmaster of Mercersburg Academy in Mercersburg, Pennsylvania. Irvine traveled extensively throughout his life, both within the United States and internationally. In 1903, he traveled with Sir Thomas Lipton aboard Lipton's yacht. In 1912, he visited Cuba for Christmas vacation as a guest of its former president, Domingo Méndez Capote, whose son attended Mercersburg. He toured Europe in 1924.

Dr. Henry M. Koles – New York Medical doctor traveling with wife and children. Interesting article in the New York Times, 4 May 1914, page 3: Woman Left to Die in Strange Robbery; Mrs. Johanna Mannheim’s Skull Broken by Thief and $4,000 in Gems Taken. Maid in House Disappears Victim When Near Death Tells of Attack by “Dr. Verney,” Companion on Night Outing. The first report which reached the West 100th Street police station was that Mrs. Mannheim had been attacked by thieves who had entered the house. This information was given first to Dr. Henry M. Koles, of 44 West Ninety-second Street, who was called in by Mrs. Leman soon after the attack took place.

🛡️ Military Affiliated (Presumed)

Mr. Manuel Unana – A unique name that suggests possible Latin American diplomatic, military, or business relevance.

👗 Cultural Figures, Elite Families

Mr. Dickinson Bishop & Family – Dickinson H. Bishop (March 24, 1887 – February 16, 1961) was an American businessman who traveled on board the ill-fated maiden voyage of the RMS Titanic while on his honeymoon with bride Helen, née Walton. They both survived the sinking of the Titanic on 15 April 1912. A recognizable surname in upper-class circles; note the presence of two maids, a common elite status indicator.

Information For First Class Passengers

The Bugle is sounded at 8 A. M. Breakfast from 8:30 am until 10:00 am Luncheon at 1:00 pm Dinner at 7:00 pm

Smoking. — Passengers are kindly requested not to smoke in the Dining Saloon.

The Bar opens at 8:00 am and closes at 11.30 pm.

Lights are extinguished in the Saloon at 11:00 pm, Lounge, Reading Room and Smoking Room at midnight.

Divine Service in the Saloon on Sunday at 10:30 am

An Enquiry Office is located on C Deck off the Main Companion way and all enquiries of a general character should be made, there. Passengers' mail, telegrams, radios, etc., are received at and sent from this office. None of the ship's staff other than those on duty in the Enquiry Office is authorized to accept Letters or Telegrams for despatch.

Mail. — Passengers should ascertain whether there is any mail for them before disembarking. They are invited to leave their addresses at the Enquiry Office, or on the cards sent to the staterooms for the purpose, for late correspondence to be re-directed.

Seats at Table. — Passengers who have not previously arranged for seats at table to be reserved should apply for same to the Second Steward.

Children are not entitled to seats in the Dining Room unless full fare is paid.

Deck Chairs and Steamer Rugs can be hired at $ 1.50 each for the voyage.

Passengers are requested to ask for a receipt on the Company's Form for any additional Passage Money, Chair or Steamer Rug Hire, or Freight paid on board.

Medical attendance. — The Surgeon is authorized to make customary charges, subject in each case to the approval of the Commander, for treating Passengers at their request for any illness not originating on the voyage. In the case of sickness developed on the voyage, no charge will be made, and medicine will be provided free in all circumstances.

New York arrival. — Baggage. — Should the steamer arrive at the New York Wharf after 8:00 pm, Passengers may land if they wish to do so and have their baggage passed by the Customs authorities immediately on arrival, but those who prefer to remain on board may do so and have the whole of their baggage passed the following morning not earlier than 7 o'clock.

Breakfast will be served to those who remain on board over-night.

Upon landing at New York, and upon application to the uniformed representatives of the Railroads, who meet all arriving Red Star Line steamers, railroad tickets may be purchased, and baggage of Passengers may be checked from the Steamship Pier to any point along the Lines of the Pennsylvania, New York Central, Erie, Lehigh Valley, Delaware and Lackawanna, Baltimore and Ohio, New York, New Haven and Hartford and connecting Railroads.

Precious stones or other similar articles of merchandise may not be taken as baggage but all Passengers must deliver such goods to the Purser of the vessels upon which they arrive.

The pursers are requested to deliver Passengers a receipt for merchandise so delivered and place the goods in the safes aboard their vessels until a customs permit is presented to the Inspectors ordering the goods into the U. S. appraiser's stores for examination.

Dangerous articles such as Fireworks, Matches, Gunpowder, Gasoline, Cartridges, Moving Picture Films, etc., must not on any account be enclosed in baggage.

Wardrobe Trunks. — Passengers are advised that it is not always possible to arrange for the placing of Wardrobe Trunks in the passenger accommodation in a position where they are easily accessible, also that there is frequently difficulty with regard to the landing of such packages owing to their exceptional size. They are therefore recommended to use steamer trunks in preference or to sent their Wardrobe Trunks to ship's Baggage room, which is open daily at fixed hours.

Exchange of Money. — The Purser is prepared, for the convenience of Passengers, to exchange a limited amount of English, Belgian, French and American money, at rates which will be ported on Bulletin Boards outside the Enquiry Office.

Travellers' Cheques, payable in all parts of Europe, can be purchased at all the principal offices of the Red Star Line. These Cheques are accepted on board Red Star steamers in payments of accounts but the Pursers do not carry funds to enable them to cash same.

Valuables. — The particular attention of Passengers is drawn to the ticket conditions regarding the carriage and custody of articles specified in Section 4281 of the revised Statutes of the United States, but Passengers can, and are accordingly advised to protect themselves by insurance. The Line has provided a safe in the office of the Purser in which Passengers may deposit money, jewels, ornaments, documents or other valuables for safe keeping and a deposit receipt will be issued by the Purser.

Passenger Elevator. — An elevator is provided for the use of Passengers, running between Upper Promenade Deck and the Shelter Deck.

Writing Paper. — Envelopes and Telegraph Forms will be found in the Library.

📌 Prohibition in the United States of America. — In consequence of the decision of the U.S. Supreme Court prohibiting the entry into their ports of alcoholic liquors, only limited supplies of Wines and Spirits, etc., can be placed on board on the Westbound voyages.

Dogs. — Dogs are not allowed in the Staterooms or on the Passenger decks. Railway and Steamship Time Tables of the various Companies can be obtained from the Library Stewards.

Picture Postcards. — Picture Postcards of the steamer can be obtained on board gratis.

Upper Berths. — Passengers occupying upper berths can obtain steps for getting in or out of same by applying to the Steward or Stewardess.

Deck Games and Amusements. — Deck Quoits, Shuffleboard, Bull Board and other games are provided on deck under the charge of a Quartermaster. Chess, Draughts, Dominoes, etc., may be obtained on application to Lounge, Drawing Room and Smoking Room Stewards.

Passengers' Quarters. — First Class Passengers are not allowed to enter Second or Third Class compartments, or vice versa, as complications might arise under the Quarantine Regulations.

Boots and Shoes. — These will be cleaned if left outside the Stateroom door. Public Telephones with booths and operators on our New York piers.

Orchestra. —The steamer carries a string orchestra which will play as mentioned below :

• 1:00 pm to 2:00 pm — First Class Bandstand.
• 3:00 pm to 4:00 pm — Second Class Saloon.
• 5:00 pm to 6:00 pm — First Class Companionway.
• 8:00 pm to 8.30 pm — Second Class Saloon.
• 8:30 pm to 10:00 pm — First Class Companionway.

The Chief Steward holds a complaint book at the disposal of Passengers.

Recovery of U.S. Head Tax

This Tax may be recovered by Passengers, if same has been paid, provided they inform the U.S. Immigration Inspector on arrival at New York of their intention to leave the United States within 6o days (the time prescribed by U.S. Law), and obtain from him Transit Certificate Form 514.

It is also necessary for Transit Certificate Form 514 to be handed to the transportation company when completed, in time to allow same to be placed before the Immigration Authorities in Washington within 120 days of passenger's arrival in the United States. Unless this regulation is complied with the Tax cannot be recovered.

Note. — Will Passengers who have not paid the Head Tax in consequence of their holding return tickets or being in transit to points outside of the United States kindly complete Form 514 (which must be obtained from the Immigration Officials at New York) and forward same to the Red Star Line, 1, Broadway, New York, as soon as possible after their departure from the United States, or hand to the Purser of the steamer in which they return to Europe.

Wireless Telegrams. This Steamer is fitted with Marconi's system of Wireless Telegraphy and also with Submarine Signalling Apparatus.

Long Range Wireless Service. This vessel is fitted with special long range wireless apparatus which will enable Passengers to communicate with their friends or business houses on shore throughout the voyage across the North Atlantic Ocean.

The wireless rate for messages directed through the long distance wireless stations at Devizes, England, Chatham, Mass. & Louisbourg, N.S. is 10d. per word, land telegraph or cable charges additional. The ship is constantly in touch with one or other of these stations.

Ordinary Wireless Service. The following rates do not include land telegraph and cable charges, which are additional. Every word in the address, text, and signature is counted. All charges must be prepaid.

Great Britain and Ireland. — The rate via North Foreland, Niton, or other stations in Great Britain and Ireland is mod. per word.

Belgium. — The rate via North Foreland, Niton, or other stations in Great Britain is Ito d. per word.

Germany. — The Wireless rate via Cuxhaven and Norddeich is gd. per word for messages containing to or more words. For messages containing less than to words, the charge is 3/5 4 , plus 4 4 d. per word.

Holland. — The Wireless rate via Scheveningen is gd. per word for messages containing To or more words. For messages containing less than to words, the rate is 3/8, plus 4 4 d. per word.

France. — The wireless rate via Boulogne or other French Stations is gd. per word.

United States. — The wireless rate via New York, New London, Siasconsett, Easthampton, Cape May or Chatham is calculated at 10d. per word.

Canada. — The Wireless rate via Cape Race, Sable Island, Cape Sable is calculated at 1/2 per word.

The rate via Montreal, Quebec, Grosse Isle, Father Point, Clarke City, Fame Point, Harrington, St. John, Camperdown, Grindstone Island, North Sydney, Belle Isle is calculated at 5 d. per word.

Ship to Ship. — The general rate for messages exchanged between British ships is 8d. per word. For messages exchanged with foreign ships the general rate is 9d. per word, but as Dutch, Belgian and certain other vessels apply a Wireless ship charge with a minimum of to words, the charge for messages addressed to the vessels will be calculated as follows:

For less than to words 3/8 plus a charge of 4 4 d. per word.
For to words or more gd. per word.

Ocean Letters. — The Marconi Company have inaugurated an "Ocean Letter" service by which messages may be sent from one ship to another going in an opposite direction for delivery by Registered Post from the first port of call of the latter vessel.

For an "Ocean Letter" sent to a British ship controlled by the Marconi Company, the rate is (inclusive of wireless, postage and registration) 5s for 20 words, plus 2d. for each additional word up to a maximum of too words. For an "Ocean Letter" sent to a foreign ship, the rate is 5/6 for the first 20 words, plus 2 d. for each additional word, up to a maximum of too words. This class of message must contain full postal address.

For particulars regarding Wireless communications established or expected, please consult the Wireless notice board, where full information is posted daily throughout the voyage.

When returning To Europe

Passengers are informed that every facility is provided aboard SS Lapland. for booking return passage on any of the steamers of the Lines below mentioned.

The Purser will gladly supply all details regarding sailing dates, rates, etc., and can secure accommodation for your return journey before the ship's arrival.

International Mercantile Marine Lines

• American Line Red Star Line
• New York - Hamburg NewYork-Plymouth-Cherbourg-Antwerp
• White Star Line White Star-Dominion Line
• New York - Cherbourg - Southampton Montreal - Quebec - Liverpool
• New York - Liverpool Portland, Me. - Halifax, N.S. - Liverpool
• Philadelphia - Liverpool
• New York - Boston - Mediterranean
• New York - Southampton and Cherbourg to Bremen

Information for Second Class Passengers

First Sitting

• Breakfast at 7.30 am
• Luncheon at 12 noon
• Dinner at 6 p.m

Second Sitting

• Breakfast at 8:30 am
• Luncheon at 1:00 pm
• Dinner at 7:00 pm

The Bar opens at 8:00 am, and closes at 10.30 pm

Lights are extinguished in the Library and Smoking Room at 11:30 pm

Passengers are requested to ask for a Receipt on the Company's Form for any additional Passage Money, Chair or Steamer Rug Hire, or Freight paid on board.

Smoking is strictly prohibited in the Staterooms, Library and Dining Saloon.

Library. — Books can be obtained on applying to the Library Steward.

Meals not permitted to be served in the Library.

Deck Chairs and Steamer rugs can be obtained at a charge of $ 1.50 each for the voyage on application to the Deck Steward.

Second Class Passengers are not allowed in the First or Third Class quarters, or vice versa, as complications might arise under the Quarantine Regulations.

Valuables. — The particular attention of Passengers is drawn to the ticket conditions regarding the carriage and custody of articles specified in Section 4281-of the revised Statutes of the United States, but Passengers can, and are accordingly advised to, protect themselves by insurance. The Line has provided a safe in the office of the Purser in which Passengers may deposit money, jewels, ornaments, documents or other valuables for safe keeping and a deposit receipt will be issued by the Purser.

Exchange of Money. — The Purser is prepared, for the convenience of Passengers to exchange a limited amount of English, Belgian, French and American money, at rates which will be advised on application.

Medical attendance. — The Surgeon is authorized to make customary charges, subject in each case to the approval of the Cornmander, for treating Passengers at their request for aoy illness not originating on the voyage. In the case of sickness developed on the voyage, no charge will be made, and medicine will be provided free in all circumstances.

Dogs. — Dogs are not allowed in the Staterooms or on the Passenger decks.

Baggage. — Questions relating to Baggage should be referred to the Second Steward, who is the Ship's Baggage Master, Trunks, Chairs, etc., which Passengers may desire to leave in charge of the Company, should be appropriately labeled and handed to the Ship's Baggage Master, and such articles will be stored entirely at owner's risk. All charges must be paid to the Purser.

New York arrival. — Baggage. — Should the steamer arrive at the New York Wharf after 8:00 pm, Passengers may land if they wish to do so and have their baggage passed by the Customs authorities immediately on arrival, but those who prefer to remain on board may do so and have the whole of their baggage passed the following morning not earlier than 7 o'clock.

Breakfast will be served to those who remain on board over-night.

Upon landing at New York, and upon applicatioeto the uniformed representatives of the Railroads, who meet all arriving Red Star Line steamers, railroad tickets may be purchased, and baggage of Passengers may be checked from the Steamship Pier to any point along the Lines of the Pennsylvania, New York Central, Erie, Lehigh Valley, Delaware and Lackawanna, Baltimore and Ohio, New York, New Haven and Hartford and connecting Railroads.

Precious stones or other similar articles of merchandise may not be taken as baggage but all Passengers must deliver such goods to the Purser of the vessels upon which they arrive.

The pursers are requested to deliver Passengers a receipt for merchandise so delivered and place the goods in the safes aboard their vessels until a customs permit is presented to the Inspectors ordering the goods into the U. S. appraiser's stores for examination.

Wardrobe Trunks. — Passengers are advised that it is not always possible to arrange for the placing of Wardrobe Trunks in the passenger accommodation in a position where they are easily accessible, also that there is frequently difficulty with regard to the landing of such packages owing to their exceptional size.

They are therefore recommended to use steamer trunks in preference or to sent their Wardrobe Trunks to ship's Baggage room, which is open daily at fixed hours.

Dangerous articles such as Fireworks, Matches, Gunpowder, Gasoline, Cartridges, Moving Picture Films, ete , must not o any account be enclosed in baggage.

Travellers' Cheques, payable in all parts of Europe, can be purchased at all the principal offices of the Red Star Line. These Cheques are accepted on board Red Star steamers in payments of accounts but the Pursers do not carry funds to enable them to cash same.

📌 Prohibition in the United States of America — In consequence of the decision of the U.S. Supreme Court prohibiting the entry into their ports of alcoholic liquors, only limited supplies of Wines and Spirits, etc., can be placed on board on the Westbound voyages.

Deck Games and Amusements. — Deck Quoits, Shuffleboard, Bull Board and other games are provided on deck under the charge of a Quartermaster.

Chess, Draughts, Dominoes; etc., may be obtained on application to Smoking Room Steward.

Writing Paper. Envelopes and Telegraph Forms will be found in the Library.

Railway and Steamship Time Tables of the various Companies can be obtained from the Library Stewards.

Picture Postcards. — Picture Postcards of the steamer can be obtained on board gratis.

Upper Berths.— Passengers occupying upper berths can obtain steps for getting in or out of same by applying to the Steward or Stewardess.

Letters, 80.; for Passengers will be brought on board before the Passengers land.

Mail. — Passengers should personally ascertain whether there is any mail for them before disembarking, and they are invited to leave their addresses with the Purser for later despatches to be re-directed.

Public Telephones with booths and operators on our New York piers.

Orchestra. — The steamer carries a string orchestra which will play at suitable times.

The Chief Steward holds a complaint book at the disposal of Passengers.

📚 Relevance for Teachers, Students, Genealogists, and Historians

This passenger list offers:

📖 For Teachers & Students: A primary source for teaching 1920s immigration, elite transatlantic mobility, and gender/class segregation in travel.

🧬 For Genealogists: Rich with names, familial groupings, and secondary identifiers (maids, children), helping connect dots in family trees.

📜 For Historians: Offers a postwar social snapshot—especially useful for examining the flow of Americans and Europeans across the Atlantic during the interwar years.

🚢 For Maritime Enthusiasts: The Lapland was part of IMM's elite fleet, showcasing early 20th-century ship design, services, and passenger etiquette.

🖼️ Noteworthy Images & Artifacts

The original passenger list includes beautifully designed visual elements and primary source value:

• 📌 Front Cover – A classic Red Star Line design, highlighting Antwerp's prominence as a port.
• 🖊️ Title Page with Passengers' Names – Handwritten annotations and town origins enhance genealogical value.
• 🪑 Deck Plans & Amenities – Insight into luxury and class-based layouts.
• 🎻 Orchestra Schedule – Shows onboard entertainment and the role of leisure during sea voyages.
• 📬 Wireless & Mail Instructions – Early examples of oceanic communication and postal systems.
• 🧳 Travel Rules & Prohibition Notices – Offers a vivid picture of the Prohibition-era constraints aboard ships.
• 🎯 Table of Distances – Useful for geography lessons or comparisons of shipping routes.

📦 Probable Errors & Duplicates

• “Interestingly, Mrs. S. Keith Evans is listed in both First and Second Class, suggesting she may have changed cabins, had access to multiple areas, or been listed in error — a fascinating anomaly for researchers.”
• “Mr. Favor” (First Class) No first name listed – incomplete
• “Mr. M” or “Miss C.” Initials only – missing identifiers
• “Davis, Master M.” Only first initial – confirm age or title
• “Baudoux, Mrs” No first name – ambiguous record

✨ Final Thoughts – Why This Passenger List Matters

This document is not just a list of names — it's a social, cultural, and historical microcosm of transatlantic travel in the early 20th century.

It tells the story of:

• ✈️ Pre-airline long-distance migration
• 🌍 Interwar mobility patterns
• ⚖️ Class distinctions in travel
• 🛳️ Maritime hospitality and services
• 🏛️ Religious and diplomatic movement
• 📚 The return of luxury voyages post-WWI

For those tracing family roots, studying social class and privilege, or exploring immigration narratives, this list is a goldmine of insight. The ship’s passenger dynamics—first class with maids, second class with multigenerational families—mirror broader societal patterns in 1920s transatlantic culture.

Title Page, SS Lapland Cabin Class Passenger List, 8 August 1923. | GGA Image ID # 1fd4c632c9

Information for First Class Passengers, Part 1 (Meals, Smoking, the Bar, Lights, Divine Service, Enquiry Office, Mail, Seats at Table, Deck Chairs, Steamer Rugs, Receipts for Payments on Board, Medical Attendance, and New York Arrival-Baggage). SS Lapland Cabin Class Passenger List, 8 August 1923. | GGA Image ID # 23276778cd

Information for First Class Passengers, Part 2 (Landing at New York (Continued), Precious Stones, Dangerous Articles, Wardrobe Trunks, Exchange of Money, Travelers’ Cheques, Valuables, Passenger Elevator, and Writing Paper). SS Lapland Cabin Class Passenger List, 8 August 1923. | GGA Image ID # 2327a1ff22

Information for First Class Passengers, Part 3 (Prohibition in the United States, Dogs, Railway and Steamship Time Tables, Picture Postcards, Upper Berths, Deck Games and Amusements, Passengers’ Quarters, Boots and Shoes, Public Telephones, Orchestra, and Complaint Book). SS Lapland Cabin Class Passenger List, 8 August 1923. | GGA Image ID # 2327d3bee3

Table of Approximate Distances, SS Lapland Cabin Class Passenger List, 8 August 1923. | GGA Image ID # 2327dc1c7b

Recovery of U.S. Head Tax, Wireless Telegrams, and Long Range Wireless Service. SS Lapland Cabin Class Passenger List, 8 August 1923. | GGA Image ID # 2328183527

Ordinary Wireless Service, Ocean Letters, and Wireless Communications. SS Lapland Cabin Class Passenger List, 8 August 1923. | GGA Image ID # 23281f0601

When Returning to Europe and the International Mercantile Marine Lines (IMM). SS Lapland Cabin Class Passenger List, 8 August 1923. | GGA Image ID # 232821a668

Title Page, Listing of Senior Officers and Staff, List of First Class Passengers, Part 1 (Aronsfrau-Feldheim). SS Lapland Cabin Class Passenger List, 8 August 1923. | GGA Image ID # 23287f450b

List of First Class Passengers, Part 2 (Gage-Yabisch). SS Lapland Cabin Class Passenger List, 8 August 1923. | GGA Image ID # 2328a5957e

List of Second Class Passengers, Part 1 (Aerts-Kuper). SS Lapland Cabin Class Passenger List, 8 August 1923. | GGA Image ID # 2328cdc1fb

List of Second Class Passengers, Part 2 (Lazorczyk-Zimmerman). SS Lapland Cabin Class Passenger List, 8 August 1923. | GGA Image ID # 2328d96b05

Information for Second Class Passengers, Part 1(meals, the Bar, Lights, Receipts, Smoking, Library, Deck Chairs, Steamer Rugs, Restrictions to Leaving 2nd Class Facilities, Valuables, Exchange of Money, and Medical Attendance). SS Lapland Cabin Class Passenger List, 8 August 1923. | GGA Image ID # 23291a5f51

Information for Second Class Passengers, Part 2 (Dogs, Baggage, New York Arrival, Precious Stones, Wardrobe Trunks, Dangerous Articles, and Travelers’ Cheques). SS Lapland Cabin Class Passenger List, 8 August 1923. | GGA Image ID # 23291c249d

Information for Second Class Passengers, Part 3 (Prohibition in the United States, Deck Games and Amusements, Writing Paper, Railway and Steamship Time Tables, Picture Postcards, Upper Berths, Letters, Etc., for Passengers, Mail, Pubic Telephones, Orchestra, and Complaint Book). SS Lapland Cabin Class Passenger List, 8 August 1923. | GGA Image ID # 23295b0dfd

Red Star Line New Triple Screw SS Belgenland [Promotional Article], Part 1. SS Lapland Cabin Class Passenger List, 8 August 1923. | GGA Image ID # 2329dc4536

Red Star Line New Triple Screw SS Belgenland [Promotional Article], Part 2. SS Lapland Cabin Class Passenger List, 8 August 1923. | GGA Image ID # 232a0492ee

Red Star Line New Triple Screw SS Belgenland [Promotional Article], Part 3 and New York-Antwerp Service. SS Lapland Cabin Class Passenger List, 8 August 1923. | GGA Image ID # 232a30d4df

Advertisement: Mediterranean Cruises on the SS Lapland, SS Adriatic, and SS Belgenland (1923-1924). SS Lapland Cabin Class Passenger List, 8 August 1923. | GGA Image ID # 232adec8a9

Red Star Line Offices and Agencies. SS Lapland Cabin Class Passenger List, 8 August 1923. | GGA Image ID # 232b133966

Back Cover Displaying the Red Star Line Company Flag. Publication Lithograph by O. de Rycker, Bruxelles-Forest. SS Lapland Cabin Class Passenger List, 8 August 1923. | GGA Image ID # 232b1676ec