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A guide to the Captain Peter Johnson's memoirs, 1877-1927
HDC0394 (SAFR 17847)  
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  • Historical or Biographical Note
  • Collection Scope and Content
  • Collection Arrangement

  • Title: Captain Peter Johnson's memoirs
    Date: 1877-1927
    Identifier/Call Number: HDC0394 (SAFR 17847)
    Creator: Unknown
    Physical Description: 1 item.
    Repository: San Francisco Maritime National Historical Park, Historic Documents Department
    Building E, Fort Mason
    San Francisco, CA 94123
    Abstract: Captain Peter Johnson memoirs (SAFR 17847, HDC 394) dated 1877 to 1927, is a 107 paged xerographic copy of his reminiscences including his youth in Sweden, his seaman's days and his time as a steamship captain for Matson lines. The collection is available for research use without restriction.
    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], HDC0394 (SAFR 17847), Captain Peter Johnson's memoirs, San Francisco Maritime National Historical Park

    Acquisition Information

    SAFR-00001
    In 1988, San Francisco Maritime National Historical Park acquired this collection from Golden Gate National Recreation Area.

    Historical or Biographical Note

    A biography or history has not been prepared for this collection.

    Collection Scope and Content

    Captain Peter Johnson memoirs (SAFR 17847, HDC 394) dated 1877 to 1927, is a 107 paged xerographic copy of his reminiscences including his youth in Sweden, his seaman's days and his time as a steamship captain for Matson lines. The collection is available for research use without restriction.

    Collection Arrangement

    This is a collection of a single item arranged into two folders.

    Subjects and Indexing Terms

    Seafaring life
    Ship captains
    Steamboats
    Matson Navigation Company
    autobiographies
    Captain