A guide to the Red Stack Line papers, 1912-1917

Processed by: Historic Documents Department Staff (Bailey), April 2015 (OAC).
San Francisco Maritime National Historical Park
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San Francisco, CA 94123
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2015

A Guide to the Red Stack Line papers

HDC0481

San Francisco Maritime National Historical Park, National Park Service
2015, National Park Service

Title: Red Stack Line papers
Date: 1912-1917
Identifier/Call Number: HDC0481 (SAFR 240)
Creator: Unknown
Physical Description: 3 items.
Repository: San Francisco Maritime National Historical Park, Historic Documents Department
Building E, Fort Mason
San Francisco, CA 94123
Abstract: Red Stack Line papers (SAFR 240, HDC 481) consist of a logbook, a Red Stack Line Ship Owners and Merchants Tugboat Company business card, and a minimum wage scale classification schedule. Dates range from 1912 to 1917. This collection has been processed and is open for use without restriction.
Physical Location: San Francisco Maritime NHP, Historic Documents Department
Language(s): In English.

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Preferred Citation

[Item description], [Location within collection organization identified by Collection Number/Series Number/File Unit Number/Item Number], HDC0481 (SAFR 240), Red Stack Line papers, San Francisco Maritime National Historical Park

Acquisition Information

SAFR-00001
In 1988, San Francisco Maritime National Historical Park acquired this collection from Golden Gate National Recreation Area.

Historical or Biographical Note

A history has not been prepared for this collection.

Collection Scope and Content

Red Stack Line papers (SAFR 240, HDC 481) consist of a logbook, a Red Stack Line Ship Owners and Merchants Tugboat Company business card, and a minimum wage scale classification schedule. Dates range from 1912 to 1917. This collection has been processed and is open for use without restriction.
The logbook contains calculations kept by Captain M.R.J. Downey while working for the Red Stack Line Towboat Company. The minimum wage scale classification schedule lists ferry boats, tow boats, stern wheelers, and bay craft and was printed by the Marine Engineers Beneficial Association No.35. It was adopted December 19th, 1912 and took effect April 1, 1913. The business card of the Shipowners and Merchants Tugboat Company, Red Stack Line lists all the tugs and tug calls on the back.

Collection Arrangement

This is a collection of three items arranged into 2 folders.

Subjects and Indexing Terms

Logbooks
tugboats
San Francisco (Calif.)