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A guide to the General Steamship Corporation, Ltd. charter party ledgers, 1923-1941
HDC1663 (SAFR 23818)  
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Description
The General Steamship Corporation, Ltd. charter party ledgers, 1923-1941 (SAFR 23818, HDC 1663) collection contains charter party agreements pasted into 6 large ledger books. The collection has been processed to the collection level and is open for use without restrictions.
Background
The General Steamship Corporation, Ltd. was organized in 1920. The company's first president was Harry S. Scott. Allan K. Hulme joined the operation in 1923 and later became vice president in charge of Charter, Sale and Purchase. General Steamship Corporation was primarily an owners' agent and broker with headquarters at 240 Battery Street, San Francisco, CA and offices in Seattle, WA; Portland, OR; and Los Angeles, CA and agencies in San Diego, CA; Vancouver, B.C.; Callao, Peru; and Valparaiso, Chile. (Source, company letterhead and Harold Huycke collection, HDC 1600, Series 3.08, File 095)
Extent
6 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.