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A guide to the Marilyn Blaisdell photograph collection, 1851-1920
P77-005 (SAFR 24819)  
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  • Access
  • Publication and Use Rights
  • Processing Note
  • Preferred Citation
  • Acquisition Information
  • Historical or Biographical Note
  • Collection Scope and Content
  • Collection Arrangement
  • Related Materials

  • Title: Marilyn Blaisdell photograph collection
    Date: 1851-1920
    Identifier/Call Number: P77-005 (SAFR 24819)
    Creator: Blaisdell, Marilyn
    Physical Description: 21 items.
    Repository: San Francisco Maritime National Historical Park, Historic Documents Department
    Building E, Fort Mason
    San Francisco, CA 94123
    Abstract: The Marilyn Blaisdell photograph collection, 1851-1920, (SAFR 24819, P77-005) is comprised of photographs of early views of San Francisco, California. The collection has been processed to the Item level and is open for use.
    Physical Location: San Francisco Maritime NHP, Historic Documents Department
    Language(s): In English.

    Access

    This collection is open for use unless otherwise noted.

    Publication and Use Rights

    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.

    Processing Note

    The descriptions in this collection guide were compiled using the best available sources of information. Such sources include the creator's annotations or descriptions, collection accession files, primary and secondary source material and subject matter experts. While every effort was made to provide accurate information, in the event that you find any errors in this guide please contact the reference staff in order for us to evaulate and make corrections to this guide.
    Please cite the title and collection number in any correspondence with our staff.

    Preferred Citation

    [Item description], [Location within collection organization identified by Collection Number/Series Number/File Unit Number/Item Number], P77-005 (SAFR 24819), Marilyn Blaisdell photograph collection, San Francisco Maritime National Historical Park

    Acquisition Information

    SAFR-00001
    GOGA-00789
    Received from Marilyn Blaisdell as an exchange in return for loan of SFMM negatives and prints in 1977. The original paperwork states that there were (23) 8 x 10 in. photographic prints, but only (21) were found at the time of processing in 2016 (7 in Classified Collection storage and 14 in P-number collection storage). Two copy negatives were made from the photographic prints in 1995 and on an unknown date.
    SAFR-00001 is a blanket accession that was transferred from the Golden Gate National Recreation Area (GGNRA) to the San Francisco Maritime National Historical Park in September 1988. GGNRA had previously acquired the collection from the San Francisco Maritime Museum when it became a unit of the National Park Service in 1977.
    GOGA-00789 was transferred from the J. Porter Shaw Library to the Golden Gate National Recreation Area (GGNRA) in February 1985.

    Historical or Biographical Note

    This collection does not include a historical or biographical note.

    Collection Scope and Content

    The Marilyn Blaisdell photograph collection, 1851-1920, (SAFR 24819, P77-005) is comprised of photographs of early views of San Francisco, California. The collection has been processed to the Item level and is open for use.
    Contains copy photographs of waterfront views in San Francisco, California, 1851-1920. There are 21 unique photographic images in 23 physical forms (black-and-white photographic copy prints and black-and-white copy negatives). The collection includes both photographed views and photographs of illustrated views. Most views are from on land looking toward the waterfront with landmarks such as Yerba Buena Island or Alcatraz Island in the distance.

    Collection Arrangement

    Arranged into two File Units: File Unit 1. Classified collection items; File Unit 2. Photo collection items.

    Related Materials

    Marilyn Blaisdell photographs, circa 1920-1942. SFMNHP, (SAFR 19411, P78-365a).
    Marilyn Blaisdell photograph, undated. SFMNHP, (SAFR 19420, P78-374a).
    • This material is located at San Francisco Maritime National Historical Park

    Subjects and Indexing Terms

    Waterfronts
    San Francisco (Calif.)
    Black-and-white prints (photographs)
    Black-and-white negatives