A guide to the American Marine Paint Company ledger, 1905-1913

Processed by: Historic Documents Department Staff (Bailey), February 2015 (OAC).

San Francisco Maritime National Historical Park

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2015

A Guide to the American Marine Paint Company ledger

HDC1226

San Francisco Maritime National Historical Park, National Park Service

2015, National Park Service

Title: American Marine Paint Company ledger

Date: 1905-1913

Identifier/Call Number: HDC1226 (SAFR 20037)

Creator: Unknown

Physical Description: 1 item.

Repository: San Francisco Maritime National Historical Park, Historic Documents Department

Building E, Fort Mason

San Francisco, CA 94123

Abstract: A ledger from the American Marine Paint Company (SAFR 20037, HDC 1226) contains drydocking and haulout information for various vessels in the San Francisco Bay Area from 1905 to 1913. It features entries for the C.A. Thayer (398) and Galilee (408).

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], HDC1226 (SAFR 20037), American Marine Paint Company ledger, San Francisco Maritime National Historical Park

Acquisition Information

SAFR-00516

This item was donated by a member of the public to the San Francisco Maritime National Historical Park.

Historical or Biographical Note

The American Paint Company first appeared in the San Francisco City Directory sometime between 1903 and 1907. (The San Francisco Maritime National Historical Park Research Center does not have directories for 1904 through 1906, so the first entry found was in the 1907 directory.) James M. Botts was listed as president of the company in 1907. In 1911, the company is listed in the classified section under the city directory heading "Paints, Oils and Glass (Importers)" but not under the heading "Paint Manufacturers." By 1913, it is listed under both headings. No other paint company listed under these headings specifies marine paint.

Collection Scope and Content

A ledger from the American Marine Paint Company (SAFR 20037, HDC 1226) contains drydocking and haulout information for various vessels in the San Francisco Bay Area from 1905 to 1913. It features entries for the C.A. Thayer (398) and Galilee (408).

Collection Arrangement

This is a collection of a single item.