Newton (J.B.) & Company papers, 1845-1865

Collection context

Summary

Title:
J.B. Newton & Company papers
Dates:
1845-1865
Abstract:
The J.B. Newton & Company papers (SAFR 14277, HDC 69) consists of business correspondence, billheads, bills of lading, and insurance policy. The dates are 1845, 1848 to 1851 and 1854 to 1865. Most of the the business correspondence is between Newton and Oliphant & Company of Hong Kong, China and is in regard to green and black teas. Bills of lading relate to clipper ships HELENA, FLYING FISH, and other vessels. This collection has been processed to the collection level and is open for use without restriction.
Extent:
75 items
Language:
In English.
Preferred citation:

[Item description], [Location within collection organization identified by Collection Number/Series Number/File Unit Number/Item Number], HDC0069 (SAFR 14277), J.B. Newton & Company papers, San Francisco Maritime National Historical Park

Background

Scope and content:

The J.B. Newton & Company papers (SAFR 14277, HDC 69) consists of business correspondence, billheads, bills of lading, and insurance policy. The dates are 1845, 1848 to 1851 and 1854 to 1865. Most of the the business correspondence is between Newton and Oliphant & Company of Hong Kong, China and is in regard to green and black teas. Bills of lading relate to clipper ships HELENA, FLYING FISH, and other vessels. This collection has been processed to the collection level and is open for use without restriction.

Biographical / historical:

This finding aid does not have an agency history, biography, or historical note.

Acquisition information:

SAFR-00001

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

Processing information:

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Arrangement:

The documents are arranged into one folder.

Physical location:
San Francisco Maritime NHP, Historic Documents Department
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).
Date Prepared:
2012
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. 9/6/2012 .

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], HDC0069 (SAFR 14277), J.B. Newton & Company papers, San Francisco Maritime National Historical Park

Location of this collection:
Building E, Fort Mason
San Francisco, CA 94123, US
Contact:
415-561-7030