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A guide to the J. Ferrell Colton collection of clippings and ephemera, undated
HDC0319 (SAFR 17226)  
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Description
J. Ferrell Colton collection of clippings and ephemera (SAFR 17226, HDC 319) contains miscellaneous unfiled and filed clippings (filed alphabetically by ship name) and reproductions. Including: cards; magazine articles; a recollection of a voyage on the CARL RUDGERT VINNEN, by Rudolf Dorrer; many ship photograph clippings (some with information about the ships); a ship menu; annual report by the Board of Harbor Commissioners of Hawaii (1932/33); a copy of the May 1938 edition of The Marine Magazine; clippings of chanties (sailor songs); travel promotions; a four-page history of the BALCLUTHA 1949); an article about the restoration of the BALCLUTHA; an article about the C.A THAYER'S last voyage (to the Maritime Museum); a rigging plan; a small collection of "American Naval Scenes" (color drawings of famous American naval engagements. e.g.: the clash between The SERAPIS and The BON HOMME RICHARD); a San Francisco Examiner and Chronicle's article about the last voyage of the BALCLUTHA; a "Nautical Research Journal" (March-April, 1995) with an article about the BALCLUTHA; ships specifications for the MAIPO (built 1893); an abridged log of the FOZ DO DOURO (built 1892); information and correspondence regarding the FLAGSTAFF VICTORY (built 1944); FLYING CLOUD picture and article; articles, pictures and other information on the KAIULANI; a folder with articles and pictures of the JOSEPH CONRAD (schooner); sketch of the OSTARA's voyage route around Cape Horn (daily progress from March 8 - May 12, 1907.) The collection is available for research use without restriction.
Background
This finding aid does not have an agency history, biography, or historical note.
Extent
1.6 linear ft.
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.