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A guide to the Birkholm family photographs, circa 1903-1913
P95-033 (SAFR 24261)  
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Description
The Birkholm family photographs, circa 1903-1913, (SAFR 24261, P95-033) are comprised mainly of copy negatives and contact sheets from photographs of Captain Frederik Birkholm's family and crew members aboard GEORGE E. BILLINGS (built 1903; schooner, 5m) and H.K. HALL (built 1902; schooner, 5m). The collection has been processed to the Collection level and is open for use.
Background
Captain Frederik S. Birkholm (1868-1954) was the master of WINSLOW (built 1899; schooner, 4m) and GEORGE E. BILLINGS (built 1903; schooner, 5m). He may have also captained the schooners F.S. REDFIELD and LOTTIE CARSON. In 1913, Birkholm returned to Denmark where he eventually became involved in the banking industry. He had three sons, Winslow (1904-1978), Sidney (1911-1992), and Carl (1914-1998), as well as a daughter.
Extent
19 items.
Restrictions
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.
Availability
This collection is open for use unless otherwise noted.