A guide to the Captain C.R. Barney logbook for the yawl Jester, 1908-1909

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2013

A Guide to the Captain C.R. Barney logbook for the yawl Jester

HDC0121

San Francisco Maritime National Historical Park, National Park Service
2013, National Park Service

Title: Captain C.R. Barney logbook for the yawl Jester
Date: 1908-1909
Identifier/Call Number: HDC0121 (SAFR 14041)
Physical Description: 1 item.
Repository: San Francisco Maritime National Historical Park, Historic Documents Department
Building E, Fort Mason
San Francisco, CA 94123
Abstract: The Captain C.R. Barney logbook for the yawl Jester (SAFR 14041, HDC 121) is comprised of one volume that records voyages made around the San Franicsco Bay from June 27, 1908 to June 20, 1909 and includes a trip to Bolinas. This was the official logbook of JESTER (yawl) of the San Francisco and Corinthian Yacht Clubs. Barney mentions daily activities on board, and keeps extensive record of other vessels encountered. The logbook also has several newspaper clippings about yacht races, and includes a few photographs. This collection has been processed to the collection level and is open for use without any restrictions.
Physical Location: San Francisco Maritime NHP, Historic Documents Department
Language(s): In English.

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Preferred Citation

[Item description], [Location within collection organization identified by Collection Number/Series Number/File Unit Number/Item Number], HDC0121 (SAFR 14041), Captain C.R. Barney logbook for the yawl Jester, San Francisco Maritime National Historical Park

Acquisition Information

SAFR-00001
This collection was transferred from Golden Gate National Recreation Area to San Francisco Maritime National Historical Park.

Historical or Biographical Note

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Collection Scope and Content

The Captain C.R. Barney logbook for the yawl Jester (SAFR 14041, HDC 121) is comprised of one volume that records voyages made around the San Franicsco Bay from June 27, 1908 to June 20, 1909 and includes a trip to Bolinas. This was the official logbook of JESTER (yawl) of the San Francisco and Corinthian Yacht Clubs. Barney mentions daily activities on board, and keeps extensive record of other vessels encountered. The logbook also has several newspaper clippings about yacht races, and includes a few photographs. This collection has been processed to the collection level and is open for use without any restrictions.

Collection Arrangement

This is a collection of a single item.

Subjects and Indexing Terms

Logbooks
Yachting
Corinthian Yact Club (Sausalito, CA)
San Francisco Yacht Club
San Francisco (Calif.)
Logbooks