Journal kept by Charlotte Coffin Gardener while on board ship Sarah Parker, 1852-1855

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Summary

Abstract:
Journal kept by Charlotte Coffin Gardener while on board ship Sarah Parker (SAFR 16452, HDC 168) is dated 1852 to 1855. The author's husband, William Gardner, was captain of the vessel. The ship sailed from Nantucket to the Washington Territory and returned to Massachusetts. This is a photocopy of the journal. The original is at the Nantucker Museum. The collection is available for research use.
Extent:
1 item
Language:
In English.
Preferred citation:

[Item description], [Location within collection organization identified by Collection Number/Series Number/File Unit Number/Item Number], HDC0168 (SAFR 16452), Journal kept by Charlotte Coffin Gardener while on board ship Sarah Parker, San Francisco Maritime National Historical Park

Background

Scope and content:

Journal kept by Charlotte Coffin Gardener while on board ship Sarah Parker (SAFR 16452, HDC 168) is dated 1852 to 1855. The author's husband, William Gardner, was captain of the vessel. The ship sailed from Nantucket to the Washington Territory and returned to Massachusetts. This is a photocopy of the journal. The original is at the Nantucker Museum. The collection is available for research use.

Biographical / historical:

This finding aid does not have an agency history, biography, or historical note.

Acquisition information:

SAFR-00001

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

Processing information:

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Arrangement:

This is a collection of a single item.

Physical location:
San Francisco Maritime NHP, Historic Documents Department
Physical description:
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Rules or conventions:
Finding aid prepared using Describing Archives: A Content Standard .

Indexed terms

Subjects:
Women and the sea
Sea journal

Access and use

Restrictions:

This collection is open for use unless otherwise noted.

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Preferred citation:

[Item description], [Location within collection organization identified by Collection Number/Series Number/File Unit Number/Item Number], HDC0168 (SAFR 16452), Journal kept by Charlotte Coffin Gardener while on board ship Sarah Parker, San Francisco Maritime National Historical Park

Location of this collection:
Building E, Fort Mason
San Francisco, CA 94123, US
Contact:
415-561-7030
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