Stern (Charles M.) photograph collection, 1931-1940,, 1955-1963

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Summary

Title:
Charles M. Stern photograph collection
Dates:
1931-1940,, 1955-1963
Creators:
Stern, Charles M.
Abstract:
The Charles M. Stern photograph collection, 1931-1940, 1955-1963, (SAFR 17061, P86-019) are comprised of photographs of KOREAN BEAR (built 1955; cargo ship), MARIPOSA (built 1931; passenger vessel) and PRESIDENT COOLIDGE (built 1931; passenger vessel). The collection has been processed to the Collection level and is open for use.
Extent:
4 items
Language:
In English.
Preferred citation:

[Item description], [Location within collection organization identified by Collection Number/Series Number/File Unit Number/Item Number], P86-019 (SAFR 17061), Charles M. Stern photograph collection, San Francisco Maritime National Historical Park

Background

Scope and content:

The Charles M. Stern photograph collection, 1931-1940, 1955-1963, (SAFR 17061, P86-019) are comprised of photographs of KOREAN BEAR (built 1955; cargo ship), MARIPOSA (built 1931; passenger vessel) and PRESIDENT COOLIDGE (built 1931; passenger vessel). The collection has been processed to the Collection level and is open for use.

Contains photographs of the Pacific Far East Line vessel KOREAN BEAR (built 1955; cargo ship), the Oceanic Steamship Company vessel MARIPOSA (built 1931; passenger vessel), and the Dollar Steamship Line vessel PRESIDENT COOLIDGE (built 1931; passenger vessel), all in unidentified locations, 1931-1940, 1955-1963. There are 4 unique photographic images (black-and-white photographic prints).

Item Inventory
  • Item 1. KOREAN BEAR (built 1955; cargo ship) moored, close-up view off the port bow, 1955-1963. (1) black-and-white photographic print, 15.75 x 19.5 in.
  • Item 2. MARIPOSA (built 1931; passenger vessel) underway in heavy seas, port broadside view, 1931-1940. "S.S. Mariposa. Probably MALOLO" is handwritten on the bottom of the print, but the image appears to more closely resemble MARIPOSA. (1) black-and-white photographic print, 5 x 7 in.
  • Item 3. PRESIDENT COOLIDGE (built 1931; passenger vessel) docked, view off the port bow, 1931-1938. The bow is damaged. (The damage was possibly a result of the collision with the tanker FRANK H. BUCK on March 6, 1937, but this could not be confirmed.) (1) black-and-white photographic print, 3.75 x 4.75 in.
  • Item 4. PRESIDENT COOLIDGE (built 1931; passenger vessel) docked, detail view of the port bow, 1931-1938. The bow is damaged. (The damage was possibly a result of the collision with the tanker FRANK H. BUCK on March 6, 1937, but this could not be confirmed.) (1) black-and-white photographic print, 3.75 x 4.75 in.
Biographical / historical:

This collection does not include a historical or biographical note.

Acquisition information:

SAFR-00001

GOGA-00890; SAFR-02281

Item 1 was a gift from Charles M. Stern in 1985 (SAFR-00001, GOGA-00890).

Items 2-4 (SAFR-02281) were originally donated by C. [Charles] M. Stern in 1991. They were found in Karl Kortum's office circa 1996 and formally accessioned into the Park's collection in 2014.

Processing information:

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.

Arrangement:

No arrangement due to the small size of the 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 .

About this collection guide

Collection Guide Author:
Processed by: H.L. Newcomb, 1986; L. Bianchi, 2014..
Date Prepared:
2015
Date Encoded:
Machine-readable finding aid derived from ICMS database and converted into xml from a template revised and updated by San Francisco Maritime National Historical Park, Historic Documents Department. 4/30/2015 .

Access and use

Restrictions:

This collection is open for use unless otherwise noted.

Terms of access:

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.

Preferred citation:

[Item description], [Location within collection organization identified by Collection Number/Series Number/File Unit Number/Item Number], P86-019 (SAFR 17061), Charles M. Stern photograph collection, 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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