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A guide to the Armando Solis photograph collection, 1876-1936
P79-068 (SAFR 24839)  
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  • Publication and Use Rights
  • Processing Note
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  • Collection Scope and Content
  • Collection Arrangement

  • Title: Armando Solis photograph collection
    Date: 1876-1936
    Identifier/Call Number: P79-068 (SAFR 24839)
    Creator: Morrison, H. H. (Hiram Hudson), Captain
    Physical Description: 16 items.
    Repository: San Francisco Maritime National Historical Park, Historic Documents Department
    Building E, Fort Mason
    San Francisco, CA 94123
    Abstract: The Armando Solis photograph collection, 1876-1936, (SAFR 24839, P79-068) is comprised of photographs of various sailing vessels and crew portraits. 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], P79-068 (SAFR 24839), Armando Solis photograph collection, San Francisco Maritime National Historical Park

    Acquisition Information

    SAFR-00001
    GOGA-00789
    Purchase from Armando Solis via Robert Weinstein in 1979.
    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 Armando Solis photograph collection, 1876-1936, (SAFR 24839, P79-068) is comprised of photographs of various sailing vessels and crew portraits. The collection has been processed to the Item level and is open for use.
    Consists of 16 black-and-white copy negatives, 4 x 5 in., of barks and ships underway and crew portraits aboard sailing vessels, 1876-1936. 11 of the photographs were taken by Hiram Hudson Morrison off Cape Flattery or in the Strait of Juan de Fuca between Washington and Canada.

    Collection Arrangement

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

    Subjects and Indexing Terms

    Sailing ships
    Crew portraits
    Black-and-white negatives