A guide to the Wilna Neher photograph collection, 1890-1906
Processed by: L. Bianchi, July 2016.
San Francisco Maritime National Historical Park
Building E, Fort Mason
San Francisco, CA 94123
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2016
A Guide to the Wilna Neher photograph collection
P77-021
San Francisco Maritime National Historical Park, National Park Service
2016, National Park Service
Title: Wilna Neher photograph collection
Date: 1890-1906
Identifier/Call Number: P77-021 (SAFR 24820)
Creator:
Neher, Wilna
Physical Description:
10 items.
Repository:
San Francisco Maritime National Historical Park, Historic Documents Department
Building E, Fort Mason
San Francisco, CA 94123
Abstract: The Wilna Neher photograph collection, 1890-1906, (SAFR 24820, P77-021) is comprised of photographs of ABBY PALMER (built
1893; bark, 4m) and VINCENNES (built 1900; bark, 3m) as well as waterfront views at Sydney Australia, and Honolulu, Hawaii.
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
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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], P77-021 (SAFR 24820), Wilna Neher photograph collection, San Francisco Maritime National Historical Park
Acquisition Information
SAFR-00001
GOGA-00789
In 1977, Wilna Neher loaned 3 photographic prints and 1 photograph album to the San Francisco Maritime Museum. SFMM made 10
copy negatives (the original paperwork states that 9 copy negatives were made, but 10 were found at the time of processing
in 2016) which were assigned item numbers according to a classification scheme developed by the museum.
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 Wilna Neher photograph collection, 1890-1906, (SAFR 24820, P77-021) is comprised of photographs of ABBY PALMER (built
1893; bark, 4m) and VINCENNES (built 1900; bark, 3m) as well as waterfront views at Sydney Australia, and Honolulu, Hawaii.
The collection has been processed to the Item level and is open for use.
Contains 10 black-and-white copy negatives of waterfront scenes and vessels, 1890-1906. Includes photographs of ABBY PALMER
(built 1893; bark, 4m) damaged from a collision and a storm; VINCENNES (built 1900; bark, 3m) aground; and various views of
the waterfronts at Sydney Australia, and Honolulu, Hawaii.
Collection Arrangement
Arranged according to classification scheme developed by the San Francisco Maritime Museum for the Classified Photograph collection.
Subjects and Indexing Terms
Waterfronts
Sydney Harbour (N.S.W.)
Honolulu Harbor (Hawaii)
Black-and-white negatives
Stored in Classified Collection.
Item No. F01.35391.
Abby Palmer (built 1893; bark, 3m) pierside at Puget Sound, Washington, bow view showing a bent bowsprit,
1900 November
Extent:
1 photograph.
Physical Description:
1 black-and-white negative, 5 x 7 in., n (5 x 7 in.)
Scope and Content Note
The bowsprit was bent during a collision with EMPRESS OF JAPAN (built 1891; steamship).
Stored in Classified Collection.
Item No. F03.35396.
Abby Palmer (built 1893; bark, 3m) deck view aft at Puget Sound, Washington,
1903
Extent:
1 photograph.
Physical Description:
1 black-and-white negative, 4 x 5 in., n (4 x 5 in.)
Scope and Content Note
Dismasted. She was under the command of Captain Johnson when she ran into a gale.
Stored in Classified Collection.
Item No. H03.35395.
Vincennes (built 1900; bark, 3m) aground at Manly Beach, Australia, starboard quarter view.,
1906 May
Extent:
1 photograph.
Physical Description:
1 black-and-white negative, 4 x 6.5 in., n (4 x 6-1/2 in.)
Scope and Content Note
Two female spectators are seated in the foreground. "(Captain James A. Johnson)" is typed on the envelope.
Caption: Barque Vincennece [sic] been ashore on Manly Beach for 10 day [sic] came off on June 1st - 06.
Stored in Classified Collection.
Item No. H12.35392.
Circular Quay, Sydney, Australia waterfront,
circa 1890
Extent:
1 photograph.
Physical Description:
1 black-and-white safety negative, 4 x 5 in., n (4 x 5 in.)
Scope and Content Note
Vessels are docked. Horse-drawn carriages are in view.
Stored in Classified Collection.
Item No. H20.35393.
Honolulu, Hawaii waterfront,
circa 1890-1900
Creator/Collector:
Davey Photo Co.
Extent:
1 photograph.
Physical Description:
1 black-and-white safety negative, 4 x 5 in., n (4 x 5 in.) Photog. No. 34
Scope and Content Note
Caption: 34. Honolulu, From Government Building, Honolulu, H.I.
Stored in Classified Collection.
Item No. H20.35394.
Sydney, Australia waterfront,
circa 1890
Extent:
1 photograph.
Physical Description:
1 black-and-white safety negative, 5 x 7 in., n (5 x 7 in.)
Scope and Content Note
GULF OF TARANTO (built 1892; steamer-brigantine) and other unidentified vessels are in view. Mort & Co. building also in view.
Caption: Circular Quay from Hill, Clark & Co.'s Store - Sydney.
Stored in Classified Collection.
Item No. H20.35397.
Sydney, Australia harbor,
circa 1890
Extent:
1 photograph.
Physical Description:
1 black-and-white safety negative, 4 x 5 in., n (4 x 5 in.)
Scope and Content Note
Spectators are on the water in various vessels apparently to watch a mock naval battle.
Caption: Naval Sham Fight. N.S.W.
Stored in Classified Collection.
Item No. H20.35398.
Sydney, Australia harbor,
circa 1890
Extent:
1 photograph.
Physical Description:
1 black-and-white safety negative, 4 x 5 in., n (4 x 5 in.)
Scope and Content Note
Various yachts, paddle ferries, and a steamship are in the harbor.
Caption: Harbour from McMahon's Hill. J.P.
Stored in Classified Collection.
Item No. H20.35399.
Honolulu, Hawaii harbor,
circa 1890-1900
Extent:
1 photograph.
Physical Description:
1 black-and-white safety negative, 4 x 5 in., n (4 x 5 in.)
Scope and Content Note
W.G. HALL (built 1884; steam schooner) and other unidentified vessels are in view.
Stored in Classified Collection.
Item No. H20.35400.
Newcastle, Australia waterfront,
circa 1890
Extent:
1 photograph.
Physical Description:
1 black-and-white safety negative, 5 x 7 in., n (5 x 7 in.)
Scope and Content Note
Unidentified sailing vessels, a paddlewheel tugboat, and steamship are in view as well as a Dalgety & Company building and
the Nobbies.
