You might also try the Bertrand Museum at the DeSoto National Wildlife Refuge in Missouri Valley, Iowa. They have the contents of the Steamboat Bertrand which sank in 1865- similar story to the Arabia. A quick search online should turn up the results (read that as- unfortunately I don't have the website off the top of my head...):) 

I have spoken with the folks at the Bertrand many times, and they are very helpful and friendly.

Good luck.

Dan Schoeneberg
Historic Area Manager
1886 Liberty Corner
Conner Prairie
www.connerprairie.org 
www.whiteriverfolkfestival.org 

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