Haviside Company photographs, circa 1900-1945, bulk circa 1920-1940

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Summary

Creators:
Haviside Co. (San Francisco, Calif.)
Abstract:
The Haviside Company photographs, circa 1900-1945, bulk circa 1920-1940, (SAFR 23854, P11-001) is comprised mainly of photographs of Haviside derrick barges in the San Francisco Bay Area, California. The collection has been processed to the File Unit level and is open for use.
Extent:
33 items
Language:
In English.
Preferred citation:

[Item description], [Location within collection organization identified by Collection Number/Series Number/File Unit Number/Item Number], P11-001 (SAFR 23854), Haviside Company photographs, San Francisco Maritime National Historical Park

Background

Scope and content:

The Haviside Company photographs, circa 1900-1945, bulk circa 1920-1940, (SAFR 23854, P11-001) is comprised mainly of photographs of Haviside derrick barges in the San Francisco Bay Area, California. The collection has been processed to the File Unit level and is open for use.

Contains photographs of Haviside Company derrick barges docked and handling cargo in the San Francisco Bay Area, California, circa 1900-1945, bulk circa 1920-1940. There are 33 black-and-white photographic prints. Includes photographs of HAVISIDE NO. 3 (built 1921; derrick barge), HAVISIDE CO. NO. 4 (built 1925; derrick barge), HAVISIDE CO. NO. 5 (built 1930; derrick barge), and HAVISIDE CO. NO. 6 (derrick barge). One group of photographs shows HAVISIDE CO. NO. 5 handling a DC-4E aircraft. The collection also includes one photograph of a Haviside Company trade show exhibit and two photographs of a rigging display.

Biographical / historical:

The Haviside Company, located in San Francisco, California, operated a ship chandlery, rigging and sail loft, and a fleet of derrick barges. The company was founded by John Joseph Haviside (1844-1930).

Acquisition information:

SAFR-02122

The collection was donated to San Francisco Maritime National Historical Park in 2011. The provenance is not clear and may have been recovered from discarded material by the donor.

Processing information:

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Arrangement:

Arranged into three File Units: File Unit 1: Derrick barges; File Unit 2: Haviside No. 5 handling a DC-4E; File Unit 3: Exhibits. File Unit 1 consists of photographs of various Haviside Company derrick barges. File Unit 2 contains photographs of HAVISIDE NO. 5 loading an airplane onto a freighter and File Unit 3 contains photographs of exhibits of Haviside Company products and services.

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], P11-001 (SAFR 23854), Haviside Company photographs, 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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