Loss of the SS President Coolidge records, 1961-1964

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Summary

Creators:
Unknown
Abstract:
Loss of the SS President Coolidge records (HDC1746 SAFR24682) is a compilation of the records documenting the destruction of the SS PRESIDENT COOLIDGE on 26 October 1942. This item is available for reference 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], HDC1746 (SAFR 24682), Loss of the SS President Coolidge records, San Francisco Maritime National Historical Park

Background

Scope and content:

Loss of the SS President Coolidge records (HDC1746 SAFR24682) is a compilation of the records documenting the destruction of the SS PRESIDENT COOLIDGE on 26 October 1942. This item is available for reference use.

Biographical / historical:

SS President Coolidge was a U.S. luxury ocean liner built in 1931. She was operated by Dollar Steamship Lines until 1938, and then by American President Lines until 1941. She served as a troopship from December 1941 until October 1942, when she was sunk by mines in Espiritu Santo in the New Hebrides.

Acquisition information:

SAFR-02363

The records were found in the San Francisco Maritime National Historical Park's library and accessioned into the archival collection in 2015.

Processing information:

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Arrangement:

Single item collection

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 .

Access and use

Restrictions:

This collection is open for use unless otherwise noted.

Terms of access:

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Preferred citation:

[Item description], [Location within collection organization identified by Collection Number/Series Number/File Unit Number/Item Number], HDC1746 (SAFR 24682), Loss of the SS President Coolidge records, 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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