Blaisdell (Marilyn) photograph collection, 1851-1920

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Summary

Title:
Marilyn Blaisdell photograph collection
Dates:
1851-1920
Creators:
Blaisdell, Marilyn
Abstract:
The Marilyn Blaisdell photograph collection, 1851-1920, (SAFR 24819, P77-005) is comprised of photographs of early views of San Francisco, California. The collection has been processed to the Item level and is open for use.
Extent:
21 items
Language:
In English.
Preferred citation:

[Item description], [Location within collection organization identified by Collection Number/Series Number/File Unit Number/Item Number], P77-005 (SAFR 24819), Marilyn Blaisdell photograph collection, San Francisco Maritime National Historical Park

Background

Scope and content:

The Marilyn Blaisdell photograph collection, 1851-1920, (SAFR 24819, P77-005) is comprised of photographs of early views of San Francisco, California. The collection has been processed to the Item level and is open for use.

Contains copy photographs of waterfront views in San Francisco, California, 1851-1920. There are 21 unique photographic images in 23 physical forms (black-and-white photographic copy prints and black-and-white copy negatives). The collection includes both photographed views and photographs of illustrated views. Most views are from on land looking toward the waterfront with landmarks such as Yerba Buena Island or Alcatraz Island in the distance.

Biographical / historical:

This collection does not include a historical or biographical note.

Acquisition information:

SAFR-00001

GOGA-00789

Received from Marilyn Blaisdell as an exchange in return for loan of SFMM negatives and prints in 1977. The original paperwork states that there were (23) 8 x 10 in. photographic prints, but only (21) were found at the time of processing in 2016 (7 in Classified Collection storage and 14 in P-number collection storage). Two copy negatives were made from the photographic prints in 1995 and on an unknown date.

SAFR-00001 is a blanket accession that was transferred from the Golden Gate National Recreation Area (GGNRA) to the San Francisco Maritime National Historical Park in September 1988. GGNRA had previously acquired the collection from the San Francisco Maritime Museum when it became a unit of the National Park Service in 1977.

GOGA-00789 was transferred from the J. Porter Shaw Library to the Golden Gate National Recreation Area (GGNRA) in February 1985.

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.

Please cite the title and collection number in any correspondence with our staff.

Arrangement:

Arranged into two File Units: File Unit 1. Classified collection items; File Unit 2. Photo collection items.

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: L. Bianchi, July 2016.
Date Prepared:
2016
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. 10/2/2016 .

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], P77-005 (SAFR 24819), Marilyn Blaisdell photograph collection, 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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