Hughes (Fred W.) memoirs, 1924-1954

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Summary

Title:
Fred W. Hughes memoirs
Dates:
1924-1954
Creators:
Unknown
Abstract:
The Fred W. Hughes memoirs (SAFR 17561, HDC 0372) collection consists of memoirs and scrapbook materials that document the career events of Hughes. The memoirs are not in a final order or compiled. The collection is available for research use without restriction.
Extent:
.3 linear ft
Language:
In English.
Preferred citation:

[Item description], [Location within collection organization identified by Collection Number/Series Number/File Unit Number/Item Number], HDC0372 (SAFR 17561), Fred W. Hughes memoirs, San Francisco Maritime National Historical Park

Background

Scope and content:

The Fred W. Hughes memoirs (SAFR 17561, HDC 0372) collection consists of memoirs and scrapbook materials that document the career events of Hughes. The memoirs are not in a final order or compiled. The collection is available for research use without restriction.

Folder 1 contains a (mostly) typewritten memoir/autobiography titled "Fifty years in the Merchants Service." It is a draft and contains correction and notes. This folder also contains an "analysis of subsistence cost" (of food).

Folder 2 contains newspaper clippings; correspondence; a listing of ship lines and ships Mr. Hughes sailed on; notebooks; steward supply report book (food list); and passenger lists for the S.S. Maui.

Folder 3 contains photographs of exhibition baseball in Japan in 1925 sponsored by Steamship Lines; a postcard; and photographs of a (ship?) ballroom.

Biographical / historical:

Mr. Hughes was the manager of the Koke Club in Japan, and he worked for both Matson and N.Y.K. lines.

Acquisition information:

SAFR-00001

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

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.

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Arrangement:

The items are arranged in three folders.

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: Historic Documents Department Staff (Bailey), March 2015 (OAC).
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. 3/5/2015 .

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], HDC0372 (SAFR 17561), Fred W. Hughes memoirs, 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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