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A guide to the Southern Pacific Company Harbor Master daily journals, 1896-1915
HDC0164 (SAFR 16448)  
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Description
Southern Pacific Company Harbor Master daily journals (SAFR 16448, HDC 164) are photocopies of six volumes for the ferry AMADOR as she traversed the route between Vallejo Junction, South Vallejo and North Vallejo.The journals were kept by Captain Charles R. Heath and record such events as the Democratic Convention of 1900, men overboard and the burning down of the Hotel Rodeo. He alos noted whether the trains were on time, reasons for delays, injuries on shipboard and unusual incidents. There are also copies of company memos to captains. The collection is available for research use without restriction.
Background
This finding aid does not have an agency history, biography, or historical note.
Extent
6 items.
Restrictions
Some material may be copyrighted or restricted. It is the researcher's obligation to determine and satisfy copyright or other case restrictions when publishing or otherwise distributing materials found in the collections.
Availability
This collection is open for use unless otherwise noted.