Collection Contents
Box 1-7; Nitrate Storage
Series 1.
Steam merchant vessels,
circa 1900-1925
Extent:
186 photographs (469 physical forms: 42 prints, 62 glass plate negatives, 121 preservation contact negatives, 121 nitrate
negatives, 122 preservation contact interpositives, 1 document)
Scope and Content Note
Consists primarily of various views of CALIFORNIAN (built 1900; cargo vessel), LURLINE (built 1908; merchant vessel), and
MANOA (built 1913; merchant vessel). Also includes other miscellaneous merchant vessels. Views show vessels in drydock, underway,
and anchored. Also includes views on and below deck, often containing crew members and passengers. Some of the passenger photographs
include women dressed in crew uniforms, sometimes while wearing fake mustaches and goatees.
Arrangement
Arranged into four subseries: 1.1 Californian (built 1900; cargo vessel); 1.2 Lurline (built 1908; merchant vessel); 1.3 Manoa
(built 1913; merchant vessel); 1.4 Other merchant vessels.
Box 1-4, 7-8
Subseries 1.1.
Californian (built 1900; cargo vessel),
1900-1918
Extent:
30 photographs (41 physical forms: 10 prints, 30 glass plate negatives, 1 preservation contact interpositive)
Scope and Content Note
Consists of photographs related to CALIFORNIAN. Shows the vessel in drydock as well as wharfside. Views below deck show the
engine room. Also includes general deck views as well as portraits of passengers and crew members on board.
Series 1.4, File Unit 3, which consists of unidentified views of merchant steamships, may contain additional views of CALIFORNIAN.
Arrangement
Arranged into four file units: File Unit 1: Californian (built 1900; cargo vessel) in drydock and wharfside; File Unit 2:
Californian (built 1900; cargo vessel) engine room; File Unit 3: Californian (built 1900; cargo vessel) deck views in heavy
weather; File Unit 4: People aboard Californian (built 1900; cargo vessel).
Box 1
File Unit 1.
Californian (built 1900; cargo vessel) in drydock and wharfside,
1900-1918
Extent:
3 photographs (3 physical forms: 3 glass plate negatives).
Scope and Content Note
Consists of two views showing men at work near CALIFORNIAN's propeller while in drydock. One photograph shows CALIFORNIAN
wharfside at an unidentified location.
Box 1
Item No. 162.
Californian (built 1900; cargo vessel) in drydock at Union Iron Works, stern view,
between 1900-1918
Extent:
1 photograph.
Physical Description:
1 black-and-white glass plate negative, 4 x 5 in.
Scope and Content Note
Men are at work on the propeller. Originally received in Box 1.
Box 1
Item No. 163.
Californian (built 1900; cargo vessel) in drydock at Union Iron Works, stern view,
between 1900-1918
Extent:
1 photograph (1 physical form).
Physical Description:
1 black-and-white glass plate negative, 4 x 5 in. The plate is cracked and the lower left corner is missing.
Scope and Content Note
Men are at work on the propeller. No original box/folder number indicated.
Box 1
Item No. 164.
Californian (built 1900; cargo vessel) alongside a wharf, port quarter view,
between 1900-1918
Extent:
1 photograph (1 physical form).
Physical Description:
1 black-and-white glass plate negative, 4 x 5 in.
Scope and Content Note
View as seen from the wharf. A schooner, 4m is in the right background. No original box/folder number indicated.
Box 1-2, 4, 7-8
File Unit 2.
Californian (built 1900; cargo vessel) engine room,
1900-1918
Extent:
9 photographs (15 physical forms: 5 prints, 9 glass plate negatives, 1 preservation contact interpositive).
Scope and Content Note
Contains nine views of the engine or fire room aboard CALIFORNIAN, three of which show crew members.
Box 1; Box 7
Item No. 166.
Engineers at work below deck, possibly aboard Californian (built 1900; cargo vessel),
between 1900-1918
Extent:
1 photograph (2 physical forms).
Physical Description:
1 black-and-white glass plate negative, 4 x 5 in.; 1 black-and-white photographic print, 4 x 5 in.
Scope and Content Note
Two men in view. No original box/folder number indicated.
Box 2
Item No. 208.
Engine room, likely aboard Californian (built 1900; cargo vessel),
between 1900-1918
Extent:
1 photograph (1 physical form).
Physical Description:
1 black-and-white glass plate negative, 4 x 5 in., with the lower left corner missing.
Scope and Content Note
A framed image of an American-Hawaiian Steamship Company vessel is hanging behind the machinery. No original box/folder number
indicated.
Box 2; Box 7
Item No. 209.
Engine room, likely aboard Californian (built 1900; cargo vessel),
between 1900-1918
Extent:
1 photograph (2 physical forms).
Physical Description:
1 black-and-white glass plate negative, 4 x 5 in., with some emulsion lifting; 1 black-and-white photographic print, 4 x 5
in.
Scope and Content Note
Originally received in Box 1. 'Blake' written on the print verso.
Box 2
Item No. 216.
Engine room aboard Californian (built 1900; cargo vessel),
between 1900-1918
Extent:
1 photograph (1 physical form).
Physical Description:
1 black-and-white glass plate negative, 4 x 5 in.
Scope and Content Note
Originally received in Box 11.
Box 2
Item No. 217.
Engine room aboard Californian (built 1900; cargo vessel),
between 1900-1918
Extent:
1 photograph (1 physical form).
Physical Description:
1 black-and-white glass plate negative, 4 x 5 in.
Scope and Content Note
No original box/folder number indicated.
Box 2; Box 7
Item No. 222.
Engine room, likely aboard Californian (built 1900; cargo vessel),
between 1900-1918
Extent:
1 photograph (2 physical forms).
Physical Description:
1 black-and-white glass plate negative, 4 x 5 in.; 1 black-and-white photographic print, 4 x 5 in.
Scope and Content Note
Originally received in Box 1.
Box 2
Item No. 223.
Engine room, likely aboard Californian (built 1900; cargo vessel),
between 1900-1918
Extent:
1 photograph (1 physical form).
Physical Description:
1 black-and-white glass plate negative, 4 x 5 in.
Scope and Content Note
Originally received in Box 1.
Box 2; Box 7
Item No. 224.
Three men in an engine room, likely aboard Californian (built 1900; cargo vessel),
between 1900-1918
Extent:
1 photograph (2 physical forms).
Physical Description:
1 black-and-white glass plate negative, 4 x 5 in.; 1 black-and-white photographic print, 4 x 5 in.
Scope and Content Note
All of the men have mustaches (one man has a handlebar mustache). Two men are wearing suits. Originally received in Box 1.
'Blake' written on the print verso
Box 4; Box 7; Box 8
Item No. 283.
Three crew members in the engine room aboard Californian (built 1900; cargo vessel),
1900-1918
Extent:
1 photograph (3 physical forms).
Physical Description:
1 black-and-white glass plate negative, 4 x 5 in.; 1 black-and-white preservation contact interpositive, 5 x 7 in.; 1 black-and-white
photographic print, 8 x 10 in.
Scope and Content Note
All three men have handlebar mustaches. Originally received in Box 2.
Box 1-3
File Unit 3.
Californian (built 1900; cargo vessel) deck views in heavy weather,
1900-1918
Extent:
8 photographs (8 physical forms: 8 glass plate negatives).
Scope and Content Note
Contains views showing the deck awash during heavy weather aboard CALIFORNIAN.
Box 1
Item No. 186.
Californian (built 1900; cargo vessel) deck view while underway in heavy weather,
between 1900-1918
Extent:
1 photograph (1 physical form).
Physical Description:
1 black-and-white glass plate negative, 4 x 5 in.
Scope and Content Note
Deck awash. Originally received in Box 4.
Box 1
Item No. 187.
Californian (built 1900; cargo vessel) deck view while underway in heavy weather,
between 1900-1918
Extent:
1 photograph (1 physical form).
Physical Description:
1 black-and-white glass plate negative, 4 x 5 in.
Scope and Content Note
Deck awash. Originally received in Box 4.
Box 1
Item No. 188.
Californian (built 1900; cargo vessel) deck view while underway in heavy weather,
between 1900-1918
Extent:
1 photograph (1 physical form).
Physical Description:
1 black-and-white glass plate negative, 4 x 5 in.
Scope and Content Note
Deck awash. Originally received in Box 4.
Box 1
Item No. 189.
Californian (built 1900; cargo vessel) deck view while underway in heavy weather,
between 1900-1918
Extent:
1 photograph (1 physical form).
Physical Description:
1 black-and-white glass plate negative, 4 x 5 in.
Scope and Content Note
Deck awash. Originally received in Box 4.
Box 1
Item No. 190.
Californian (built 1900; cargo vessel) deck view while underway in heavy weather,
between 1900-1918
Extent:
1 photograph (1 physical form).
Physical Description:
1 black-and-white glass plate negative, 4 x 5 in.
Scope and Content Note
Originally received in Box 4.
Box 2
Item No. 200.
Californian (built 1900; cargo vessel) deck view while underway in heavy weather,
circa 1903
Extent:
1 photograph (1 physical form).
Physical Description:
1 black-and-white glass plate negative, 4 x 5 in.
Scope and Content Note
Deck awash. No original box/folder number indicated.
Box 2
Item No. 225.
Californian (built 1900; cargo vessel) deck view while underway in heavy weather,
between 1900-1918
Extent:
1 photograph (1 physical form).
Physical Description:
1 black-and-white glass plate negative, 4 x 5 in.
Scope and Content Note
Deck awash. Originally received in Box 6.
Box 3
Item No. 268.
Californian (built 1900; cargo vessel) deck view while underway in heavy weather,
between 1900-1918
Extent:
1 photograph (1 physical form).
Physical Description:
1 black-and-white glass plate negative, 4 x 5 in.
Scope and Content Note
Originally received in Box 8.
Box 1, 3-4, 7-8
File Unit 4.
People aboard Californian (built 1900; cargo vessel),
1900-1918
Extent:
10 photographs (15 physical forms: 5 prints, 10 glass plate negatives).
Scope and Content Note
Contains views of crew members and passengers aboard CALIFORNIAN, including Alexander Ryan. Note: For views of crew members
in CALIFORNIAN's engine room, see Series 1.1, File Unit 2.
Box 1
Item No. 181.
Woman aboard Californian (built 1900; cargo vessel),
between 1900-1918
Extent:
1 photograph (1 physical form).
Physical Description:
1 black-and-white glass plate negative, 4 x 5 in.
Scope and Content Note
Image only takes up one-third of the glass plate negative; the rest is blank. Originally received in Box 3.
Box 3
Item No. 243.
Woman at the wheel aboard Californian (built 1900; cargo vessel),
between 1900-1918
Extent:
1 photograph (1 physical form).
Physical Description:
1 black-and-white glass plate negative, 4 x 5 in.
Scope and Content Note
Originally received in Box 7. See also items 244 and 256.
Box 3
Item No. 244.
Two women and two men posing by the wheel aboard Californian (built 1900; cargo vessel),
between 1900-1918
Extent:
1 photograph (1 physical form).
Physical Description:
1 black-and-white glass plate negative, 4 x 5 in.
Scope and Content Note
The man on the left is in a crew uniform. Originally received in Box 7. See also items 243 and 256.
Box 3; Box 7
Item No. 252.
Crew member, possibly aboard Californian (built 1900; cargo vessel),
between 1900-1918
Extent:
1 photograph (2 physical forms).
Physical Description:
1 black-and-white glass plate negative, 4 x 5 in.; 1 black-and-white photographic print, 4 x 5 in.
Scope and Content Note
The man has a mustache and goatee. Originally received in Box 8.
Box 3
Item No. 254.
Candid view of crew members aboard Californian (built 1900; cargo vessel),
between 1900-1918
Extent:
1 photograph (1 physical form).
Physical Description:
1 black-and-white glass plate negative, 4 x 5 in.
Scope and Content Note
One man is taking a sight with a sextant. Originally received in Box 7.
Box 3
Item No. 256.
Two women and three men posing by the wheel of Californian (built 1900; cargo vessel),
between 1900-1918
Extent:
1 photograph (1 physical form).
Physical Description:
1 black-and-white glass plate negative, 4 x 5 in.
Scope and Content Note
The man on the left is wearing a crew uniform. Originally received in Box 7. See also items 243 and 244
Box 4; Box 8
Item No. 282.
Man at the wheel of Californian (built 1900; cargo vessel),
1900-1918
Extent:
1 photograph (2 physical forms).
Physical Description:
1 black-and-white glass plate negative, 4 x 5 in.; 1 black-and-white photographic print, 8 x 10 in.
Scope and Content Note
Man has a pipe in his mouth. No original box/folder number indicated.
Box 4; Box 8
Item No. 288.
Two crew members, possibly aboard Californian (built 1900; cargo vessel),
1900-1918
Extent:
1 photograph (2 physical forms).
Physical Description:
1 black-and-white glass plate negative, 4 x 5 in.; 1 black-and-white photographic print, 8 x 10 in.
Scope and Content Note
Originally received in Box 7.
Box 4; Box 8
Item No. 289.
Two crew members, possibly aboard Californian (built 1900; cargo vessel),
1900-1918
Extent:
1 photograph (2 physical forms).
Physical Description:
1 black-and-white glass plate negative, 4 x 5 in.; 1 black-and-white photographic print, 8 x 10 in.
Scope and Content Note
Originally received in Box 7.
Box 4; Box 8
Item No. 304.
Crew members taking a sight aboard Californian (built 1900; cargo vessel),
1900-1918
Extent:
1 photograph (2 physical forms).
Physical Description:
1 black-and-white glass plate negative, 4 x 5 in.; 1 black-and-white photographic print, 8 x 10 in.
Scope and Content Note
Two men are using sextants. Three other men are also in view. No original box/folder number indicated. Possibly Box 8?
Box 1, 3, 5-8; Nitrate Storage
Subseries 1.2.
Lurline (built 1908; merchant vessel),
1900-1925
Extent:
37 photographs (109 physical forms: 4 prints, 3 glass plate negatives, 34 preservation contact negatives, 34 nitrate negatives,
34 preservation contact interpositives)
Scope and Content Note
Consists of photographs related to LURLINE. Shows the vessel in drydock as well as views on and below deck. Also includes
views of passengers and crew members on board.
Note that Series 1.4, File Unit 1 contains a group of photographs that show deck views of either MANOA (built 1913; merchant
vessel) or LURLINE while underway in heavy weather.
Series 1.4, File Unit 3, which consists of unidentified views of merchant steamships, may contain additional views of LURLINE.
Arrangement
Arranged into three file units: File Unit 1: Lurline (built 1908; merchant vessel) in drydock; File Unit 2: Lurline (built
1908; merchant vessel) views on and below deck; File Unit 3: People aboard Lurline (built 1908; merchant vessel).
Box 5-6; Nitrate Storage
File Unit 1.
Lurline (built 1908; merchant vessel) in drydock,
1908-1925
Extent:
4 photographs (12 physical forms: 4 preservation contact negatives, 4 nitrate negatives, 4 preservation contact interpositives).
Scope and Content Note
Consists of views showing LURLINE in drydock. One view is identified as Hunters Point, San Francisco, California.
Box 5; Nitrate Storage
Item No. 044.
Lurline (built 1908; merchant vessel) in drydock, view of starboard side at stern,
between 1908-1925
Extent:
1 photograph (3 physical forms).
Physical Description:
1 black-and-white preservation contact negative, 4 x 5 in.; 1 black-and-white nitrate negative, 4 x 6 in.; 1 black-and-white
preservation contact interpositive, 4 x 5 in.
Scope and Content Note
Propeller and rudder in view. Originally received in Folder 19.
Box 5; Nitrate Storage
Item No. 046.
Lurline (built 1908; merchant vessel) in drydock, stern view,
between 1908-1925
Extent:
1 photograph (3 physical forms).
Physical Description:
1 black-and-white preservation contact negative, 4 x 5 in.; 1 black-and-white nitrate negative, 4 x 6 in.; 1 black-and-white
preservation contact interpositive, 4 x 5 in.
Scope and Content Note
Propeller and rudder in view. Originally received in Folder 19.
Box 5; Nitrate Storage
Item No. 048.
Men at work on Lurline (built 1908; merchant vessel) in drydock, close up of starboard side of propeller and rudder,
between 1908-1925
Extent:
1 photograph (3 physical forms).
Physical Description:
1 black-and-white preservation contact negative, 4 x 5 in.; 1 black-and-white nitrate negative, 4 x 6 in.; 1 black-and-white
preservation contact interpositive, 4 x 5 in.
Scope and Content Note
Originally received in Folder 19.
Box 6; Nitrate Storage
Item No. 062.
Lurline (built 1908; merchant vessel) in drydock at Hunters Point, San Francisco, California, view off starboard bow,
between 1908-1925
Extent:
1 photograph (3 physical forms).
Physical Description:
1 black-and-white preservation contact negative, 4 x 5 in.; 1 black-and-white nitrate negative, 4 x 6 in.; 1 black-and-white
preservation contact interpositive, 4 x 5 in.
Scope and Content Note
Originally received in Folder 22.
Box 3, 5-6; Nitrate Storage
File Unit 2.
Lurline (built 1908; merchant vessel) views on and below deck,
1908-1925
Extent:
8 photographs (22 physical forms: 1 glass plate negative, 7 preservation contact negatives, 7 nitrate negatives, 7 preservation
contact interpositives).
Scope and Content Note
Contains general deck views as well as views below deck.
Box 5; Nitrate Storage
Item No. 015.
Lurline (built 1908; merchant vessel) deck as viewed from aloft while underway,
between 1908-1925
Extent:
1 photograph (3 physical forms).
Physical Description:
1 black-and-white preservation contact negative, 4 x 5 in.; 1 black-and-white nitrate negative, 4 x 6 in.; 1 black-and-white
preservation contact interpositive, 4 x 5 in.
Scope and Content Note
Originally received in Folder 19.
Box 5; Nitrate Storage
Item No. 016.
Lurline (built 1908; merchant vessel) below deck,
between 1908-1925
Extent:
1 photograph (3 physical forms).
Physical Description:
1 black-and-white preservation contact negative, 4 x 5 in.; 1 black-and-white nitrate negative, 4 x 6 in.; 1 black-and-white
preservation contact interpositive, 4 x 5 in.
Scope and Content Note
Originally received in Folder 18.
Box 5; Nitrate Storage
Item No. 036.
Lurline (built 1908; merchant vessel) below deck,
between 1908-1925
Extent:
1 photograph (3 physical forms).
Physical Description:
1 black-and-white preservation contact negative, 4 x 5 in.; 1 black-and-white nitrate negative, 4 x 6 in.; 1 black-and-white
preservation contact interpositive, 4 x 5 in.
Scope and Content Note
Originally received in Folder 18. See also item 66.
Box 5; Nitrate Storage
Item No. 047.
Deck view aft as seen from aloft, possibly aboard Lurline (built 1908; merchant vessel),
between 1908-1925
Extent:
1 photograph (3 physical forms).
Physical Description:
1 black-and-white preservation contact negative, 4 x 5 in.; 1 black-and-white nitrate negative, 4 x 6 in.; 1 black-and-white
preservation contact interpositive, 4 x 5 in.
Scope and Content Note
Laundry is hanging on a line. Sacks of cargo are on deck. Crew or passengers are at rest. Originally received in Folder 19.
Box 6; Nitrate Storage
Item No. 066.
Lurline (built 1908; merchant vessel) below deck,
between 1908-1925
Extent:
1 photograph (3 physical forms).
Physical Description:
1 black-and-white preservation contact negative, 4 x 5 in.; 1 black-and-white nitrate negative, 4 x 6 in.; 1 black-and-white
preservation contact interpositive, 4 x 5 in.
Scope and Content Note
Originally received in Folder 18. See also item 36.
Box 6; Nitrate Storage
Item No. 076.
Lurline (built 1908; merchant vessel) deck view,
between 1908-1925
Extent:
1 photograph (3 physical forms).
Physical Description:
1 black-and-white preservation contact negative, 3.25 x 4.25 in.; 1 black-and-white nitrate negative, 4 x 6 in.; 1 black-and-white
preservation contact interpositive, 3.25 x 4.25 in.
Scope and Content Note
Sign resting on binnacle reads "Universal Pictures / Rosson 1250 / Perry / Day Ext 18". No original box/folder number indicated.
Box 6; Nitrate Storage
Item No. 077.
Lurline (built 1908; merchant vessel) below deck,
between 1908-1925
Extent:
1 photograph (3 physical forms).
Physical Description:
1 black-and-white preservation contact negative, 4 x 5 in.; 1 black-and-white nitrate negative, 4 x 6 in.; 1 black-and-white
preservation contact interpositive, 4 x 5 in.
Scope and Content Note
Originally received in Folder 26.
Box 3
Item No. 266.
Lurline (built 1908; merchant vessel) under hammerhead crane,
between 1908-1925
Extent:
1 photograph (1 physical form).
Physical Description:
1 black-and-white glass plate negative, 4 x 5 in.
Scope and Content Note
View aboard the vessel. Originally received in Box 5.
Box 1, 5-8; Nitrate Storage
File Unit 3.
People aboard Lurline (built 1908; merchant vessel),
1908-1925
Extent:
25 photographs (75 physical forms: 4 prints, 2 glass plate negatives, 23 preservation contact negatives, 23 nitrate negatives,
23 preservation contact interpositives).
Scope and Content Note
Contains views of crew members and passengers aboard LURLINE, including Alexander Ryan. Some of the passenger photographs
include women dressed in crew uniforms.
Box 5; Box 7; Nitrate Storage
Item No. 007.
A male crew member and three women posing with a life ring aboard Lurline (built 1908; merchant vessel),
between 1908-1925
Extent:
1 photograph (4 physical forms).
Physical Description:
1 black-and-white preservation contact negative, 4 x 5 in.; 1 black-and-white nitrate negative, 4 x 6 in.; 1 black-and-white
preservation contact interpositive, 4 x 5 in.; 1 black-and-white photographic print, 4 x 5 in.
Scope and Content Note
The man is in uniform. Two of the women are also wearing crew uniforms and one woman is wearing a man's suit. Originally received
in Folder 26. See also items 12, 13, 67, 95 and 97.
Box 5; Nitrate Storage
Item No. 012.
People climbing a mast aboard Lurline (built 1908; merchant vessel),
between 1908-1925
Extent:
1 photograph (3 physical forms).
Physical Description:
1 black-and-white preservation contact negative, 4 x 5 in.; 1 black-and-white nitrate negative, 4 x 6 in.; 1 black-and-white
preservation contact interpositive, 4 x 5 in.
Scope and Content Note
A woman wearing a sailor's uniform is posing while climbing up a mast. A man is leaning against one of the cargo booms. Originally
received in Folder 29. See also items 7, 13, 67, 95 and 97.
Box 5; Nitrate Storage
Item No. 013.
People climbing a mast aboard Lurline (built 1908; merchant vessel),
between 1908-1925
Extent:
1 photograph (3 physical forms).
Physical Description:
1 black-and-white preservation contact negative, 4 x 5 in.; 1 black-and-white nitrate negative, 4 x 6 in.; 1 black-and-white
preservation contact interpositive, 4 x 5 in.
Scope and Content Note
A woman and a man have climbed up to the crows nest. Another man is further up the mast. The woman is wearing a sailor's uniform.
Originally received in Folder 29. See also items 7, 12, 67, 95 and 97.
Box 5; Box 7; Nitrate Storage
Item No. 037.
Ship's officer posing with two passengers, possibly aboard Lurline (built 1908; merchant vessel),
between 1908-1925
Extent:
1 photograph (4 physical forms).
Physical Description:
1 black-and-white preservation contact negative, 4 x 5 in.; 1 black-and-white nitrate negative, 4 x 6 in.; 1 black-and-white
preservation contact interpositive, 4 x 5 in.; 1 black-and-white photographic print, 4 x 5 in.
Scope and Content Note
One male and one female passenger posing on deck with an unidentified crew member, possibly the wireless operator. Originally
received in Folder 18. See also items 113, 114, and 144.
Box 6; Nitrate Storage
Item No. 067.
People climbing a mast aboard Lurline (built 1908; merchant vessel),
between 1908-1925
Extent:
1 photograph (3 physical forms).
Physical Description:
1 black-and-white preservation contact negative, 4 x 5 in.; 1 black-and-white nitrate negative, 4 x 6 in.; 1 black-and-white
preservation contact interpositive, 4 x 5 in.
Scope and Content Note
A woman and a man are climbing up the mast. The woman is wearing a sailor's uniform. Originally received in Folder 19. See
also items 7, 12, 13, 95 and 97.
Box 6; Nitrate Storage
Item No. 090.
Two women, possibly aboard Lurline (built 1908; merchant vessel),
circa 1915
Extent:
1 photograph (3 physical forms).
Physical Description:
1 black-and-white preservation contact negative, 4 x 5 in.; 1 black-and-white nitrate negative, 4 x 6 in.; 1 black-and-white
preservation contact interpositive, 4 x 5 in.
Scope and Content Note
They are seated on the edge of a lifeboat on deck. One woman is sitting on the lap of the other woman. Originally received
in Folder 21. See also items 91, 92, and 136.
Box 6; Nitrate Storage
Item No. 091.
Alexander Ryan and a crew member standing next to two women who are seated on a lifeboat on deck, possibly aboard Lurline
(built 1908; merchant vessel),
circa 1915
Extent:
1 photograph (3 physical forms).
Physical Description:
1 black-and-white preservation contact negative, 4 x 5 in.; 1 black-and-white nitrate negative, 4 x 6 in.; 1 black-and-white
preservation contact interpositive, 4 x 5 in.
Scope and Content Note
The man on the right is Alexander Ryan, chief engineer. The man on the left is possibly the captain. No original box/folder
number indicated. See also items 90, 92, and 136.
Box 6; Nitrate Storage
Item No. 092.
Two women, possibly aboard Lurline (built 1908; merchant vessel), seated on a lifeboat on deck,
circa 1915
Extent:
1 photograph (3 physical forms).
Physical Description:
1 black-and-white preservation contact negative, 4 x 5 in.; 1 black-and-white nitrate negative, 4 x 6 in.; 1 black-and-white
preservation contact interpositive, 4 x 5 in.
Scope and Content Note
Originally received in Folder 21. See also items 90, 91, and 136.
Box 6; Nitrate Storage
Item No. 095.
Three female passengers aboard Lurline (built 1908; merchant vessel),
between 1908-1925
Extent:
1 photograph (3 physical forms).
Physical Description:
1 black-and-white preservation contact negative, 4 x 5 in.; 1 black-and-white nitrate negative, 4 x 6 in.; 1 black-and-white
preservation contact interpositive, 4 x 5 in.
Scope and Content Note
Two of the women are wearing crew uniforms. One woman is wearing a man's suit. Two of the women are seated on a railing. A
life ring and a life boat are partially in view. No original box/folder number indicated. See also items 7, 12, 13, 67, and
97.
Box 6; Nitrate Storage
Item No. 096.
Alexander Ryan and a woman aboard Lurline (built 1908; merchant vessel) standing next to a lifeboat,
between 1908-1925
Extent:
1 photograph (3 physical forms).
Physical Description:
1 black-and-white preservation contact negative, 4 x 5 in.; 1 black-and-white nitrate negative, 4 x 6 in.; 1 black-and-white
preservation contact interpositive, 4 x 5 in.
Scope and Content Note
The woman might be his wife Alice. Originally received in Folder 19.
Box 6; Nitrate Storage
Item No. 097.
Three female passengers aboard Lurline (built 1908; merchant vessel),
between 1908-1925
Extent:
1 photograph (3 physical forms).
Physical Description:
1 black-and-white preservation contact negative, 4 x 5 in.; 1 black-and-white nitrate negative, 4 x 6 in.; 1 black-and-white
preservation contact interpositive, 4 x 5 in.
Scope and Content Note
Two of the women are wearing crew uniforms. One woman is wearing a man's suit. Two of the women are seated on a railing. No
original box/folder number indicated. See also items 7, 12, 13, 67, and 95.
Box 6; Nitrate Storage
Item No. 113.
Alexander Ryan, a female passenger, and one crew member, possibly aboard Lurline (built 1908; merchant vessel),
between 1908-1925
Extent:
1 photograph (3 physical forms).
Physical Description:
1 black-and-white preservation contact negative, 3.25 x 5.5 in.; 1 black-and-white nitrate negative, 4 x 6 in.; 1 black-and-white
preservation contact interpositive, 3.25 x 5.5 in.
Scope and Content Note
Posing near a lifeboat. Alexander Ryan (chief engineer) is on the left. The crew member on the right might be the wireless
operator. Originally received in Folder 25. See also items 37, 114, and 144.
Box 6; Nitrate Storage
Item No. 114.
Alexander Ryan and two passengers, one male and one female, possibly aboard Lurline (built 1908; merchant vessel),
between 1908-1925
Extent:
1 photograph (3 physical forms).
Physical Description:
1 black-and-white preservation contact negative, 3.25 x 5.5 in.; 1 black-and-white nitrate negative, 4 x 6 in.; 1 black-and-white
preservation contact interpositive, 3.25 x 5.5 in.
Scope and Content Note
Posing near a lifeboat. No original box/folder number indicated. See also items 37, 113, and 144.
Box 7; Nitrate Storage
Item No. 120.
Five men and one woman, possibly aboard Lurline (built 1908; merchant vessel),
circa 1915
Extent:
1 photograph (3 physical forms).
Physical Description:
1 black-and-white preservation contact negative, 4 x 5 in.; 1 black-and-white nitrate negative, 4 x 6 in.; 1 black-and-white
preservation contact interpositive, 4 x 5 in.
Scope and Content Note
Passengers or possibly crew members not in uniform. Originally received in Folder 21. See also item 135.
Box 7; Nitrate Storage
Item No. 134.
Two passengers aboard Lurline (built 1908; merchant vessel),
circa 1915
Extent:
1 photograph (3 physical forms).
Physical Description:
1 black-and-white preservation contact negative, 4 x 5 in.; 1 black-and-white nitrate negative, 4 x 6 in.; 1 black-and-white
preservation contact interpositive, 4 x 5 in.
Scope and Content Note
A man and a woman posing on deck. Originally received in Folder 21.
Box 7; Nitrate Storage
Item No. 135.
Man and woman, possibly aboard Lurline (built 1908; merchant vessel),
circa 1915
Extent:
1 photograph (3 physical forms).
Physical Description:
1 black-and-white preservation contact negative, 4 x 5 in.; 1 black-and-white nitrate negative, 4 x 6 in.; 1 black-and-white
preservation contact interpositive, 4 x 5 in.
Scope and Content Note
Posing on deck next to a lifeboat. The man is possibly a crew member not in uniform. Originally received in Folder 21. See
also item 120.
Box 7; Box 8; Nitrate Storage
Item No. 136.
Two crew members and two women, possibly aboard Lurline (built 1908; merchant vessel),
circa 1915
Extent:
1 photograph (4 physical forms).
Physical Description:
1 black-and-white preservation contact negative, 4 x 5 in.; 1 black-and-white nitrate negative, 4 x 6 in.; 1 black-and-white
preservation contact interpositive, 4 x 5 in.; 1 black-and-white photographic print, 8 x 10 in.
Scope and Content Note
Posing on deck next to a lifeboat. The man on the left might be the captain. Originally received in Folder 21. See also items
90, 91, and 92.
Box 7; Nitrate Storage
Item No. 137.
Man, possibly aboard Lurline (built 1908; merchant vessel),
circa 1915
Extent:
1 photograph (3 physical forms).
Physical Description:
1 black-and-white preservation contact negative, 4 x 5 in.; 1 black-and-white nitrate negative, 4 x 6 in.; 1 black-and-white
preservation contact interpositive, 4 x 5 in.
Scope and Content Note
Posing on deck next to a lifeboat. Originally received in Folder 21.
Box 7; Nitrate Storage
Item No. 138.
A man and a woman posing on deck next to a lifeboat, possibly aboard Lurline (built 1908; merchant vessel),
circa 1915
Extent:
1 photograph (3 physical forms).
Physical Description:
1 black-and-white preservation contact negative, 4 x 5 in.; 1 black-and-white nitrate negative, 4 x 6 in.; 1 black-and-white
preservation contact interpositive, 4 x 5 in.
Scope and Content Note
The man has his arm around the woman. Originally received in Folder 21.
Box 7; Nitrate Storage
Item No. 139.
Four people sitting and laying on top of a lifeboat, possibly aboard Lurline (built 1908; merchant vessel),
between 1908-1925
Extent:
1 photograph (3 physical forms).
Physical Description:
1 black-and-white preservation contact negative, 4 x 5 in.; 1 black-and-white nitrate negative, 4 x 6 in.; 1 black-and-white
preservation contact interpositive, 4 x 5 in. "14277" written on the negative that made the preservation contact negative and preservation contact interpositive.
Scope and Content Note
Passengers or crew members. Two men and two women in view. One man and woman are laying on top of the lifeboat and he has
his arm around her. Originally received in Folder 21.
Box 7; Nitrate Storage
Item No. 143.
Three female passengers, possibly aboard Lurline (built 1908; merchant vessel),
circa 1915
Extent:
1 photograph (3 physical forms).
Physical Description:
1 black-and-white preservation contact negative, 4 x 5 in.; 1 black-and-white nitrate negative, 4 x 6 in.; 1 black-and-white
preservation contact interpositive, 4 x 5 in.
Scope and Content Note
Posing on deck. No original box/folder number indicated.
Box 7; Nitrate Storage
Item No. 144.
Alexander Ryan, a female passenger, and an unidentified crew member, possibly aboard Lurline (built 1908; merchant vessel),
between 1908-1925
Extent:
1 photograph (3 physical forms).
Physical Description:
1 black-and-white preservation contact negative, 4 x 5 in.; 1 black-and-white nitrate negative, 4 x 6 in.; 1 black-and-white
preservation contact interpositive, 4 x 5 in.
Scope and Content Note
Posing near a lifeboat. Alexander Ryan (chief engineer) is on the left. The crew member on the right might be the wireless
operator. Originally received in Folder 18. See also items 37, 113, and 114.
Box 7; Nitrate Storage
Item No. 145.
Two female passengers aboard Lurline (built 1908; merchant vessel),
between 1908-1925
Extent:
1 photograph (3 physical forms).
Physical Description:
1 black-and-white preservation contact negative, 4 x 5 in.; 1 black-and-white nitrate negative, 4 x 6 in.; 1 black-and-white
preservation contact interpositive, 4 x 5 in.
Scope and Content Note
Posing on deck next to a lifeboat. One of the women is wearing a ship officer's hat. Originally received in Folder 18.
Box 1; Box 7
Item No. 174.
Ship's officer posing with a woman and two boys aboard Lurline (built 1908; merchant vessel),
between 1908-1920
Extent:
1 photograph (2 physical forms).
Physical Description:
1 black-and-white glass plate negative, 4 x 5 in.; 1 black-and-white photographic print, 4 x 5 in.
Scope and Content Note
Originally received in Box 5. See also Item 176.
Box 1
Item No. 176.
Ship's officer posing with a woman and two boys aboard Lurline (built 1908; merchant vessel),
between 1908-1920
Extent:
1 photograph (1 physical form).
Physical Description:
1 black-and-white glass plate negative, 4 x 5 in.
Scope and Content Note
Image is reversed. Originally received in Box 5. See also Item 174.
Box 5-8; Nitrate Storage
Subseries 1.3.
Manoa (built 1913; merchant vessel),
1900-1925
Extent:
56 photographs (178 physical forms: 10 prints, 56 preservation contact negatives, 56 nitrate negatives, 56 preservation contact
interpositives)
Scope and Content Note
Consists of photographs related to MANOA. Includes views of the vessel in drydock and the vessel's engine room. Also includes
views of passengers and crew members on board.
Note that Series 1.4, File Unit 1 contains a group of photographs that show deck views of either MANOA or LURLINE (built 1908;
merchant vessel) while underway in heavy weather.
Series 1.4, File Unit 3, which consists of unidentified views of merchant steamships, may contain additional views of MANOA.
Arrangement
Arranged into three file units: File Unit 1: Manoa (built 1913; merchant vessel) in drydock; File Unit 2: Manoa (built 1913;
merchant vessel) engine room; File Unit 3: People aboard Manoa (built 1913; merchant vessel).
Box 5-8; Nitrate Storage
File Unit 1.
Manoa (built 1913; merchant vessel) in drydock,
1915
Extent:
9 photographs (29 physical forms: 2 prints, 9 preservation contact negatives, 9 nitrate negatives, 9 preservation contact
interpositives).
Scope and Content Note
Consists of views showing MANOA in drydock at Hunters Point, San Francisco, California. Men are shown at work near the vessels
propeller.
Box 5; Nitrate Storage
Item No. 001.
Group of men at work near the propeller of Manoa (built 1913; merchant vessel) in drydock at Hunters Point, San Francisco,
California,
1915
Extent:
1 photograph (3 physical forms).
Physical Description:
1 black-and-white preservation contact negative, 4 x 5 in.; 1 black-and-white nitrate negative, 4 x 6 in.; 1 black-and-white
preservation contact interpositive, 4 x 5 in.
Scope and Content Note
A young boy is also in the foreground. Originally received in Folder 24. Previously numbered as item 1A.
Box 5; Box 8; Nitrate Storage
Item No. 026.
A group of men working on the propeller of Manoa (built 1913; merchant vessel), in drydock at Hunters Point, San Francisco,
California,
1915
Extent:
1 photograph (4 physical forms).
Physical Description:
1 black-and-white preservation contact negative, 4 x 5 in.; 1 black-and-white nitrate negative, 4 x 6 in.; 1 black-and-white
preservation contact interpositive, 4 x 5 in.; 1 black-and-white photographic print, 8 x 10 in.
Scope and Content Note
A young boy is seated on the scaffolding. A man, possibly a ship officer, is seated at the base of the scaffolding and looking
at the camera. Originally received in Folder 24.
Box 5; Nitrate Storage
Item No. 027.
Manoa (built 1913; merchant vessel) in drydock at Hunters Point, San Francisco, California, close up at the stern, port quarter
view,
1915
Extent:
1 photograph (3 physical forms).
Physical Description:
1 black-and-white preservation contact negative, 4 x 5 in.; 1 black-and-white nitrate negative, 4 x 6 in.; 1 black-and-white
preservation contact interpositive, 4 x 5 in.
Scope and Content Note
Originally received in Folder 24.
Box 5; Nitrate Storage
Item No. 031.
Manoa (built 1913; merchant vessel) in drydock at Hunters Point, San Francisco, California, bow view,
1915
Extent:
1 photograph (3 physical forms).
Physical Description:
1 black-and-white preservation contact negative, 4 x 5 in.; 1 black-and-white nitrate negative, 4 x 6 in.; 1 black-and-white
preservation contact interpositive, 4 x 5 in.
Scope and Content Note
Originally received in Folder 24.
Box 5; Nitrate Storage
Item No. 032.
Manoa (built 1913; merchant vessel) in drydock at Hunters Point, San Francisco, California, view of starboard side at stern,
showing propeller and rudder,
1915
Extent:
1 photograph (3 physical forms).
Physical Description:
1 black-and-white preservation contact negative, 4 x 5 in.; 1 black-and-white nitrate negative, 4 x 6 in.; 1 black-and-white
preservation contact interpositive, 4 x 5 in.
Scope and Content Note
The drydock is being filled with water. Originally received in Folder 24.
Box 5; Nitrate Storage
Item No. 033.
Manoa (built 1913; merchant vessel) in drydock at Hunters Point, San Francisco, California, view off port bow,
1915
Extent:
1 photograph (3 physical forms).
Physical Description:
1 black-and-white preservation contact negative, 4 x 5 in.; 1 black-and-white nitrate negative, 4 x 6 in.; 1 black-and-white
preservation contact interpositive, 4 x 5 in.
Scope and Content Note
Originally received in Folder 24.
Box 5; Nitrate Storage
Item No. 057.
Manoa (built 1913; merchant vessel) in drydock at Hunters Point, San Francisco, California, bow view,
1915
Extent:
1 photograph (3 physical forms).
Physical Description:
1 black-and-white preservation contact negative, 4 x 5 in.; 1 black-and-white nitrate negative, 4 x 6 in.; 1 black-and-white
preservation contact interpositive, 4 x 5 in.
Scope and Content Note
No original box/folder number indicated, but possibly Folder 24.
Box 5; Nitrate Storage
Item No. 058.
Aerial view of a group of men at work on the propeller of Manoa (built 1913; merchant vessel) in drydock at Hunters Point,
San Francisco, California,
1915
Extent:
1 photograph (3 physical forms).
Physical Description:
1 black-and-white preservation contact negative, 4 x 5 in.; 1 black-and-white nitrate negative, 4 x 6 in.; 1 black-and-white
preservation contact interpositive, 4 x 5 in.
Scope and Content Note
Originally received in Folder 24.
Box 6; Box 7; Nitrate Storage
Item No. 061.
A group of men at work on the propeller of Manoa (built 1913; merchant vessel), in drydock at Hunters Point, San Francisco,
California,
1915
Extent:
1 photograph (4 physical forms).
Physical Description:
1 black-and-white preservation contact negative, 4 x 5 in.; 1 black-and-white nitrate negative, 4 x 6 in.; 1 black-and-white
preservation contact interpositive, 4 x 5 in.; 1 black-and-white photographic print, 4 x 5 in.
Scope and Content Note
Originally received in Folder 29.
Box 5-7; Nitrate Storage
File Unit 2.
Manoa (built 1913; merchant vessel) engine room,
1900-1925
Extent:
7 photographs (23 physical forms: 2 prints, 7 preservation contact negatives, 7 nitrate negatives, 7 preservation contact
interpositives).
Scope and Content Note
Contains seven views of the engine or fire room aboard MANOA, two of which show crew members.
Box 5; Box 7; Nitrate Storage
Item No. 010.
Man on board Manoa (built 1913; merchant vessel) in the engine room or fire room,
between 1913-1925
Extent:
1 photograph (4 physical forms).
Physical Description:
1 black-and-white preservation contact negative, 4 x 5 in.; 1 black-and-white nitrate negative, 4 x 6 in.; 1 black-and-white
preservation contact interpositive, 4 x 5 in.; 1 black-and-white photographic print, 4 x 5 in.
Scope and Content Note
Possibly a crew member. Originally received in Folder 27.
Box 5; Nitrate Storage
Item No. 011.
Engine or fire room aboard Manoa (built 1913; merchant vessel),
between 1913-1925
Extent:
1 photograph (3 physical forms).
Physical Description:
1 black-and-white preservation contact negative, 4 x 5 in.; 1 black-and-white nitrate negative, 4 x 6 in.; 1 black-and-white
preservation contact interpositive, 4 x 5 in.
Scope and Content Note
Originally received in Folder 27.
Box 5; Nitrate Storage
Item No. 059.
Crew member posing in the engine room or fire room aboard Manoa (built 1913; merchant vessel),
between 1913-1925
Extent:
1 photograph (3 physical forms).
Physical Description:
1 black-and-white preservation contact negative, 4 x 5 in.; 1 black-and-white nitrate negative, 4 x 6 in.; 1 black-and-white
preservation contact interpositive, 4 x 5 in.
Scope and Content Note
Originally received in Folder 27.
Box 6; Nitrate Storage
Item No. 060.
Engine or fire room aboard Manoa (built 1913; merchant vessel),
between 1913-1925
Extent:
1 photograph (3 physical forms).
Physical Description:
1 black-and-white preservation contact negative, 4 x 5 in.; 1 black-and-white nitrate negative, 4 x 6 in.; 1 black-and-white
preservation contact interpositive, 4 x 5 in.
Scope and Content Note
Originally received in Folder 27.
Box 6; Nitrate Storage
Item No. 078.
Engine or fire room aboard Manoa (built 1913; merchant vessel),
between 1913-1925
Extent:
1 photograph (3 physical forms).
Physical Description:
1 black-and-white preservation contact negative, 4 x 5 in.; 1 black-and-white nitrate negative, 4 x 6 in.; 1 black-and-white
preservation contact interpositive, 4 x 5 in.
Scope and Content Note
No original box/folder number indicated.
Box 6; Nitrate Storage
Item No. 079.
Engine or fire room aboard Manoa (built 1913; merchant vessel),
between 1913-1925
Extent:
1 photograph (3 physical forms).
Physical Description:
1 black-and-white preservation contact negative, 4 x 5 in.; 1 black-and-white nitrate negative, 4 x 6 in.; 1 black-and-white
preservation contact interpositive, 4 x 5 in.
Scope and Content Note
Originally received in Folder 27.
Box 6; Box 7; Nitrate Storage
Item No. 081.
Engine or fire room aboard Manoa (built 1913; merchant vessel),
between 1913-1925
Extent:
1 photograph (4 physical forms).
Physical Description:
1 black-and-white preservation contact negative, 4 x 5 in.; 1 black-and-white nitrate negative, 4 x 6 in.; 1 black-and-white
preservation contact interpositive, 4 x 5 in.; 1 black-and-white photographic print, 4 x 5 in.
Scope and Content Note
Originally received in Folder 27.
Box 5-8; Nitrate Storage
File Unit 3.
People aboard Manoa (built 1913; merchant vessel),
1900-1925
Extent:
40 photographs (126 physical forms: 6 prints, 40 preservation contact negatives, 40 nitrate negatives, 40 preservation contact
interpositives).
Scope and Content Note
Contains views of crew members and passengers aboard MANOA, including Alexander Ryan. Some of the passenger photographs include
women dressed in crew uniforms, sometimes while wearing fake moustaches and goatees. Note: For views of crew members in MANOA's
engine room, see Series 1.3, File Unit 2.
Box 5; Nitrate Storage
Item No. 005.
Girl dancing near the binnacle aboard Manoa (built 1913; merchant vessel),
between 1913-1925
Extent:
1 photograph (3 physical forms).
Physical Description:
1 black-and-white preservation contact negative, 4 x 5 in.; 1 black-and-white nitrate negative, 4 x 6 in.; 1 black-and-white
preservation contact interpositive, 4 x 5 in.
Scope and Content Note
Originally received in Folder 23. See also items 6, 102, 112, and 141.
Box 5; Box 7; Nitrate Storage
Item No. 006.
Woman dressed in a Captain's uniform and wearing fake facial hair aboard Manoa (built 1913; merchant vessel),
between 1913-1925
Extent:
1 photograph (4 physical forms).
Physical Description:
1 black-and-white preservation contact negative, 4 x 5 in.; 1 black-and-white nitrate negative, 4 x 6 in.; 1 black-and-white
preservation contact interpositive, 4 x 5 in.; 1 black-and-white photographic print, 4 x 5 in.
Scope and Content Note
She is wearing a mustache and goatee and is posing next to the binnacle. Originally received in Folder 23. See also items
5, 102, 112, and 141.
Box 5; Nitrate Storage
Item No. 008.
Alexander Ryan with an unidentified woman, possibly aboard Manoa (built 1913; merchant vessel),
between 1900-1920
Extent:
1 photograph (3 physical forms).
Physical Description:
1 black-and-white preservation contact negative, 4 x 5 in.; 1 black-and-white nitrate negative, 4 x 6 in.; 1 black-and-white
preservation contact interpositive, 4 x 5 in.
Scope and Content Note
Posing on deck near of the lifeboats. Ryan has his arm around the woman and is holding a cigar. Ryan is wearing a ship officer
uniform and chief engineer hat. Originally received in Folder 15. See also items 9, 30, 125, 126, 127, 128, and 140.
Box 5; Nitrate Storage
Item No. 009.
Surgeon, two unidentified women, and Chief Steward Charles Wilmarth, possibly aboard Manoa (built 1913; merchant vessel),
between 1900-1920
Extent:
1 photograph (3 physical forms).
Physical Description:
1 black-and-white preservation contact negative, 4 x 5 in.; 1 black-and-white nitrate negative, 4 x 6 in.; 1 black-and-white
preservation contact interpositive, 4 x 5 in.
Scope and Content Note
On deck near one of the lifeboats. The man on the right is Charles Wilmarth, the chief steward. One of the women is wearing
his hat. Originally received in Folder 15. See also items 8, 30, 125, 126, 127, 128, and 140.
Box 5; Nitrate Storage
Item No. 021.
Alexander Ryan (Chief Engineer) with two women aboard Manoa (built 1913; merchant vessel),
between 1913-1925
Extent:
1 photograph (3 physical forms).
Physical Description:
1 black-and-white preservation contact negative, 4 x 5 in.; 1 black-and-white nitrate negative, 4 x 6 in.; 1 black-and-white
preservation contact interpositive, 4 x 5 in.
Scope and Content Note
Posing near a lifeboat. Ryan is wearing his chief engineer uniform. Originally received in Folder 16.
Box 5; Nitrate Storage
Item No. 022.
Passengers posing aboard Manoa (built 1913; merchant vessel),
between 1913-1925
Extent:
1 photograph (3 physical forms).
Physical Description:
1 black-and-white preservation contact negative, 4 x 5 in.; 1 black-and-white nitrate negative, 4 x 6 in.; 1 black-and-white
preservation contact interpositive, 4 x 5 in.
Scope and Content Note
A man and a woman have paused during a game of shuffleboard to pose next to the railing. A shuffleboard paddle is leaning
against the rail. Originally received in Folder 16. Woman also appears in item 150. Man appears in items 117, 148 and 151.
Box 5; Box 8; Nitrate Storage
Item No. 029.
Two men and a woman posing aboard Manoa (built 1913; merchant vessel),
between 1913-1925
Extent:
1 photograph (4 physical forms).
Physical Description:
1 black-and-white preservation contact negative, 4 x 5 in.; 1 black-and-white nitrate negative, 4 x 6 in.; 1 black-and-white
preservation contact interpositive, 4 x 5 in.; 1 black-and-white photographic print, 8 x 10 in.
Scope and Content Note
On deck near one of the lifeboats. One man is wearing a crew uniform and purser hat. The woman is also dressed in a ship's
officer's uniform. One man dressed in a suit is wearing a chief engineer hat. Originally received in Folder 15. See also items
73, 80, 84, 129, 146, 157, 158, and 159.
Box 5; Box 8; Nitrate Storage
Item No. 030.
Alexander Ryan with the ship's surgeon and two unidentified women, possibly aboard Manoa (built 1913; merchant vessel),
between1900-1920
Extent:
1 photograph (4 physical forms).
Physical Description:
1 black-and-white preservation contact negative, 4 x 5 in.; 1 black-and-white nitrate negative, 4 x 6 in.; 1 black-and-white
preservation contact interpositive, 4 x 5 in.; 1 black-and-white photographic print, 8 x 10 in.
Scope and Content Note
Posing on deck near one of the lifeboats. Ryan (the chief engineer) is in the middle. One of the women is wearing the chief
steward's hat. Originally received in Folder 15. See also items 8, 9, 125, 126, 127, 128, and 140.
Box 5; Nitrate Storage
Item No. 045.
Two men aboard Manoa (built 1913; merchant vessel) posing near a lifeboat under an awning,
between 1913-1925
Extent:
1 photograph (3 physical forms).
Physical Description:
1 black-and-white preservation contact negative, 4 x 5 in.; 1 black-and-white nitrate negative, 4 x 6 in.; 1 black-and-white
preservation contact interpositive, 4 x 5 in.
Scope and Content Note
They are not wearing their coats. Originally received in Folder 16.
Box 6; Box 8; Nitrate Storage
Item No. 073.
Alexander Ryan posing with a woman dressed in a ship officer's uniform aboard Manoa (built 1913; merchant vessel),
between 1913-1925
Extent:
1 photograph (4 physical forms).
Physical Description:
1 black-and-white preservation contact negative, 4 x 5 in.; 1 black-and-white nitrate negative, 4 x 6 in.; 1 black-and-white
preservation contact interpositive, 4 x 5 in.; 1 black-and-white photographic print, 8 x 10 in.
Scope and Content Note
On deck near one of the lifeboats. Ryan is wearing his chief engineer crew uniform. Originally received in Folder 26. See
also items 29, 80, 84, 129, 146, 157, 158, and 159.
Box 6; Box 7; Nitrate Storage
Item No. 080.
Alexander Ryan on deck of Manoa (built 1913; merchant vessel),
between 1913-1925
Extent:
1 photograph (4 physical forms).
Physical Description:
1 black-and-white preservation contact negative, 4 x 5 in.; 1 black-and-white nitrate negative, 4 x 6 in.; 1 black-and-white
preservation contact interpositive, 4 x 5 in.; 1 black-and-white photographic print, 4 x 5 in.
Scope and Content Note
Ryan is wearing his crew uniform and chief engineer hat. He is holding a cigar. He is posing near one of the lifeboats. Originally
received in Folder 27. See also items 29, 73, 84, 129, 146, 157, 158, and 159.
Box 6; Nitrate Storage
Item No. 084.
Alexander Ryan on deck of Manoa (built 1913; merchant vessel),
between 1913-1925
Extent:
1 photograph (3 physical forms).
Physical Description:
1 black-and-white preservation contact negative, 4 x 5 in.; 1 black-and-white nitrate negative, 4 x 6 in.; 1 black-and-white
preservation contact interpositive, 4 x 5 in.
Scope and Content Note
Ryan is wearing his crew uniform and chief engineer hat. He is holding a cigar. He is posing near one of the lifeboats. Originally
received in Folder 28. See also items 29, 73, 80, 129, 146, 157, 158, and 159.
Box 6; Nitrate Storage
Item No. 085.
Alexander Ryan, possibly aboard Manoa (built 1913; merchant vessel),
between 1900-1920
Extent:
1 photograph (3 physical forms).
Physical Description:
1 black-and-white preservation contact negative, 4 x 5 in.; 1 black-and-white nitrate negative, 4 x 6 in.; 1 black-and-white
preservation contact interpositive, 4 x 5 in.
Scope and Content Note
Ryan is wearing his crew uniform and chief engineer hat. He is posing near a bench. Originally received in Folder 28.
Box 6; Nitrate Storage
Item No. 089.
Two female passengers wearing numerous flower leis aboard Manoa (built 1913; merchant vessel),
between 1913-1920
Extent:
1 photograph (3 physical forms).
Physical Description:
1 black-and-white preservation contact negative, 4 x 5 in.; 1 black-and-white nitrate negative, 4 x 6 in.; 1 black-and-white
preservation contact interpositive, 4 x 5 in.
Scope and Content Note
Posing near a lifeboat. Originally received in Folder 23.
Box 6; Nitrate Storage
Item No. 102.
Three female passengers aboard Manoa (built 1913; merchant vessel),
between 1913-1925
Extent:
1 photograph (3 physical forms).
Physical Description:
1 black-and-white preservation contact negative, 4 x 5 in.; 1 black-and-white nitrate negative, 4 x 6 in.; 1 black-and-white
preservation contact interpositive, 4 x 5 in.
Scope and Content Note
A young girl and two women. The two women are dressed in crew uniforms. One woman is wearing the captain's hat and fake facial
hair (a mustache and goatee). The other woman is wearing the wireless operator's hat. Originally received in Folder 23. See
also items 5, 6, 112, and 141.
Box 6; Nitrate Storage
Item No. 105.
Two women aboard Manoa (built 1913; merchant vessel) standing near a cowl vent,
between 1913-1925
Extent:
1 photograph (3 physical forms).
Physical Description:
1 black-and-white preservation contact negative, 4 x 5 in.; 1 black-and-white nitrate negative, 4 x 6 in.; 1 black-and-white
preservation contact interpositive, 4 x 5 in.
Scope and Content Note
No original box/folder number indicated.
Box 6; Nitrate Storage
Item No. 106.
Three female passengers aboard Manoa (built 1913; merchant vessel),
between 1913-1925
Extent:
1 photograph (3 physical forms).
Physical Description:
1 black-and-white preservation contact negative, 4 x 5 in.; 1 black-and-white nitrate negative, 4 x 6 in.; 1 black-and-white
preservation contact interpositive, 4 x 5 in.
Scope and Content Note
Originally received in Folder 23.
Box 6; Nitrate Storage
Item No. 108.
Two female passengers aboard Manoa (built 1913; merchant vessel) posing near a lifeboat,
between 1913-1925
Extent:
1 photograph (3 physical forms).
Physical Description:
1 black-and-white preservation contact negative, 4 x 5 in.; 1 black-and-white nitrate negative, 4 x 6 in.; 1 black-and-white
preservation contact interpositive, 4 x 5 in.
Scope and Content Note
No original box/folder number indicated. See also item 109.
Box 6; Nitrate Storage
Item No. 109.
Alexander Ryan and an unidentified woman aboard Manoa (built 1913; merchant vessel), posing near a lifeboat,
between 1913-1925
Extent:
1 photograph (3 physical forms).
Physical Description:
1 black-and-white preservation contact negative, 4 x 5 in.; 1 black-and-white nitrate negative, 4 x 6 in.; 1 black-and-white
preservation contact interpositive, 4 x 5 in.
Scope and Content Note
No original box/folder number indicated. See also item 108.
Box 6; Nitrate Storage
Item No. 110.
Two women aboard Manoa (built 1913; merchant vessel), posing near a lifeboat,
between 1913-1925
Extent:
1 photograph (3 physical forms).
Physical Description:
1 black-and-white preservation contact negative, 4 x 5 in.; 1 black-and-white nitrate negative, 4 x 6 in.; 1 black-and-white
preservation contact interpositive, 4 x 5 in.
Scope and Content Note
Originally received in Folder 23.
Box 6; Nitrate Storage
Item No. 112.
Two female passengers aboard Manoa (built 1913; merchant vessel) dressed in crew uniforms and posing near the binnacle,
between 1913-1925
Extent:
1 photograph (3 physical forms).
Physical Description:
1 black-and-white preservation contact negative, 4 x 5 in.; 1 black-and-white nitrate negative, 4 x 6 in.; 1 black-and-white
preservation contact interpositive, 4 x 5 in.
Scope and Content Note
One women is wearing the captain's hat and fake facial hair (mustache and goatee). The other woman is wearing the wireless
operator's hat. Originally received in Folder 23. See also items 5, 6, 102, and 141.
Box 6; Nitrate Storage
Item No. 117.
Two women and one man aboard Manoa (built 1913; merchant vessel), posing on deck near a lifeboat,
between 1913-1925
Extent:
1 photograph (3 physical forms).
Physical Description:
1 black-and-white preservation contact negative, 4 x 5 in.; 1 black-and-white nitrate negative, 4 x 6 in.; 1 black-and-white
preservation contact interpositive, 4 x 5 in.
Scope and Content Note
Originally received in Folder 16. Man also appears in items 22, 148 and 151.
Box 7; Nitrate Storage
Item No. 125.
Charles Wilmarth with an unidentified woman, possibly aboard Manoa (built 1913; merchant vessel),
between 1900-1920
Extent:
1 photograph (3 physical forms).
Physical Description:
1 black-and-white preservation contact negative, 4 x 5 in.; 1 black-and-white nitrate negative, 4 x 6 in.; 1 black-and-white
preservation contact interpositive, 4 x 5 in.
Scope and Content Note
Posing on deck near a lifeboat. Wilmarth, the chief steward, is wearing his crew uniform and hat. No original box/folder number
indicated. See also items 8, 9, 30, 126, 127, 128, and 140.
Box 7; Nitrate Storage
Item No. 126.
Unidentified woman, possibly aboard Manoa (built 1913; merchant vessel),
between 1900-1920
Extent:
1 photograph (3 physical forms).
Physical Description:
1 black-and-white preservation contact negative, 4 x 5 in.; 1 black-and-white nitrate negative, 4 x 6 in.; 1 black-and-white
preservation contact interpositive, 4 x 5 in.
Scope and Content Note
Posing on deck near a lifeboat. No original box/folder number indicated. See also items 8, 9, 30, 125, 127, 128, and 140.
Box 7; Nitrate Storage
Item No. 127.
Unidentified woman, possibly aboard Manoa (built 1913; merchant vessel),
between 1900-1920
Extent:
1 photograph (3 physical forms).
Physical Description:
1 black-and-white preservation contact negative, 4 x 5 in.; 1 black-and-white nitrate negative, 4 x 6 in.; 1 black-and-white
preservation contact interpositive, 4 x 5 in.
Scope and Content Note
Posing on deck near a lifeboat. No original box/folder number indicated. See also items 8, 9, 30, 125, 126, 128, and 140.
Box 7; Nitrate Storage
Item No. 128.
Ship's captain and an unidentified woman, possibly aboard Manoa (built 1913; merchant vessel),
between 1900-1920
Extent:
1 photograph (3 physical forms).
Physical Description:
1 black-and-white preservation contact negative, 4 x 5 in.; 1 black-and-white nitrate negative, 4 x 6 in.; 1 black-and-white
preservation contact interpositive, 4 x 5 in.
Scope and Content Note
Posing on deck near a lifeboat. No original box/folder number indicated. See also items 8, 9, 30, 125, 126, 127, and 140.
Box 7; Nitrate Storage
Item No. 129.
Female passenger wearing a crew uniform posing with a man also wearing a crew member uniform aboard Manoa (built 1913; merchant
vessel),
between 1913-1925
Extent:
1 photograph (3 physical forms).
Physical Description:
1 black-and-white preservation contact negative, 4 x 5 in.; 1 black-and-white nitrate negative, 4 x 6 in.; 1 black-and-white
preservation contact interpositive, 4 x 5 in.
Scope and Content Note
On deck near a lifeboat. Originally received in Folder 15. See also items 29, 73, 80, 84, 146, 157, 158, and 159.
Box 7; Nitrate Storage
Item No. 140.
Crew members Charles Wilmarth and the ship's surgeon, posing with two unidentified women, possibly aboard Manoa (built 1913;
merchant vessel),
between 1900-1920
Extent:
1 photograph (3 physical forms).
Physical Description:
1 black-and-white preservation contact negative, 4 x 5 in.; 1 black-and-white nitrate negative, 4 x 6 in.; 1 black-and-white
preservation contact interpositive, 4 x 5 in.
Scope and Content Note
Posing on deck next to a lifeboat. The man on the left is Charles Wilmarth, chief steward. The man on the right is the ship's
surgeon. One of the women is wearing a hat belonging to one of the crew members. The other woman is bending over to retrieve
her own hat from the deck. Originally received in Folder 15. See also items 8, 9, 30, 125, 126, 127, and 128.
Box 7; Nitrate Storage
Item No. 141.
Alexander Ryan with two female passengers wearing crew uniforms, aboard Manoa (built 1913; merchant vessel),
between 1913-1925
Extent:
1 photograph (3 physical forms).
Physical Description:
1 black-and-white preservation contact negative, 4 x 5 in.; 1 black-and-white nitrate negative, 4 x 6 in.; 1 black-and-white
preservation contact interpositive, 4 x 5 in.
Scope and Content Note
Posing in front of the binnacle. One woman is wearing the captain's hat and fake facial hair (a mustache and goatee). The
other woman is wearing the wireless operator's hat. Ryan is wearing his chief engineer hat and uniform. Originally received
in Folder 23. See also items 5, 6, 102, and 112.
Box 7; Nitrate Storage
Item No. 142.
Two crew members in uniform, aboard Manoa (built 1913; merchant vessel),
between 1913-1925
Extent:
1 photograph (3 physical forms).
Physical Description:
1 black-and-white preservation contact negative, 4 x 5 in.; 1 black-and-white nitrate negative, 4 x 6 in.; 1 black-and-white
preservation contact interpositive, 4 x 5 in.
Scope and Content Note
The men are on deck next to a lifeboat. Originally received in Folder 23.
Box 7; Nitrate Storage
Item No. 146.
Female passenger and a man posing aboard Manoa (built 1913; merchant vessel),
between 1913-1925
Extent:
1 photograph (3 physical forms).
Physical Description:
1 black-and-white preservation contact negative, 4 x 5 in.; 1 black-and-white nitrate negative, 4 x 6 in.; 1 black-and-white
preservation contact interpositive, 4 x 5 in.
Scope and Content Note
On deck next to a lifeboat. The women is wearing a chief engineer hat and crew member uniform. The man is wearing a crew hat.
Originally received in Folder 15. See also items 29, 73, 80, 84, 129, 157, 158, and 159.
Box 7; Nitrate Storage
Item No. 147.
Group of passengers aboard Manoa (built 1913; merchant vessel),
between 1913-1925
Extent:
1 photograph (3 physical forms).
Physical Description:
1 black-and-white preservation contact negative, 4 x 5 in.; 1 black-and-white nitrate negative, 4 x 6 in.; 1 black-and-white
preservation contact interpositive, 4 x 5 in.
Scope and Content Note
Originally received in Folder 16. See also items 148, 149, and 151.
Box 7; Nitrate Storage
Item No. 148.
Group of passengers aboard Manoa (built 1913; merchant vessel),
between 1913-1925
Extent:
1 photograph (3 physical forms).
Physical Description:
1 black-and-white preservation contact negative, 4 x 5 in.; 1 black-and-white nitrate negative, 4 x 6 in.; 1 black-and-white
preservation contact interpositive, 4 x 5 in.
Scope and Content Note
Originally received in Folder 16. See also items 147, 149, and 151. One of the men in view also appears in items 22 and 117.
Box 7; Nitrate Storage
Item No. 149.
Group of passengers aboard Manoa (built 1913; merchant vessel),
between 1913-1925
Extent:
1 photograph (3 physical forms).
Physical Description:
1 black-and-white preservation contact negative, 4 x 5 in.; 1 black-and-white nitrate negative, 4 x 6 in.; 1 black-and-white
preservation contact interpositive, 4 x 5 in.
Scope and Content Note
Originally received in Folder 16. See also items 147, 148, and 151.
Box 7; Nitrate Storage
Item No. 150.
Group of passengers aboard Manoa (built 1913; merchant vessel), deck view with shuffleboard court partly in view,
between 1913-1925
Extent:
1 photograph (3 physical forms).
Physical Description:
1 black-and-white preservation contact negative, 4 x 5 in.; 1 black-and-white nitrate negative, 4 x 6 in.; 1 black-and-white
preservation contact interpositive, 4 x 5 in.
Scope and Content Note
Candid shot. Originally received in Folder 16. Woman in view also appears in item 22.
Box 7; Nitrate Storage
Item No. 151.
Group of passengers and crew members aboard Manoa (built 1913; merchant vessel), with the ship's purser standing in the center,
between 1913-1925
Extent:
1 photograph (3 physical forms).
Physical Description:
1 black-and-white preservation contact negative, 4 x 5 in.; 1 black-and-white nitrate negative, 4 x 6 in.; 1 black-and-white
preservation contact interpositive, 4 x 5 in.
Scope and Content Note
Some of the women appear to be wearing U.S. Navy uniform shirts. Originally received in Folder 16. See also items 147, 148,
and 149. One of the men in view also appears in items 22 and 117.
Box 7; Box 8; Nitrate Storage
Item No. 152.
Three men on deck, possibly aboard Manoa (built 1913; merchant vessel),
between 1900-1920
Extent:
1 photograph (4 physical forms).
Physical Description:
1 black-and-white preservation contact negative, 4 x 5 in.; 1 black-and-white nitrate negative, 4 x 6 in.; 1 black-and-white
preservation contact interpositive, 4 x 5 in.; 1 black-and-white photographic print, 8 x 10 in.
Scope and Content Note
Crew members and possibly a passenger posing near the railing. One man appears to be holding a shuffleboard paddle. Originally
received in Folder 16.
Box 7; Nitrate Storage
Item No. 157.
Alexander Ryan and a female passenger aboard Manoa (built 1913; merchant vessel),
between 1913-1925
Extent:
1 photograph (3 physical forms).
Physical Description:
1 black-and-white preservation contact negative, 4 x 5 in.; 1 black-and-white nitrate negative, 4 x 6 in.; 1 black-and-white
preservation contact interpositive, 4 x 5 in.
Scope and Content Note
On deck next to a lifeboat. The woman is wearing a crew member's uniform. Ryan is also dressed in uniform. Originally received
in Folder 15. See also items 29, 73, 80, 84, 129, 146, 158, and 159.
Box 7; Nitrate Storage
Item No. 158.
Female passenger aboard Manoa (built 1913; merchant vessel), wearing a crew member's uniform and chief engineer hat,
between 1913-1925
Extent:
1 photograph (3 physical forms).
Physical Description:
1 black-and-white preservation contact negative, 4 x 5 in.; 1 black-and-white nitrate negative, 4 x 6 in.; 1 black-and-white
preservation contact interpositive, 4 x 5 in.
Scope and Content Note
Posing on deck next to a lifeboat. No original box/folder number indicated. See also items 29, 73, 80, 84, 129, 146, 157,
and 159.
Box 7; Nitrate Storage
Item No. 159.
Female passenger posing aboard Manoa (built 1913; merchant vessel) on deck next to a lifeboat,
between 1913-1925
Extent:
1 photograph (3 physical forms).
Physical Description:
1 black-and-white preservation contact negative, 4 x 5 in.; 1 black-and-white nitrate negative, 4 x 6 in.; 1 black-and-white
preservation contact interpositive, 4 x 5 in.
Scope and Content Note
The woman is wearing a crew member's uniform and chief engineer hat. Originally received in Folder 15. See also items 29,
73, 80, 84, 129, 146, 157, and 158.
Box 1-8; Nitrate Storage
Subseries 1.4.
Other merchant vessels,
circa 1900-1925
Extent:
63 photographs (141 physical forms: 18 prints, 29 glass plate negatives, 31 preservation contact negatives, 31 nitrate negatives,
31 preservation contact interpositives, 1 document)
Scope and Content Note
Consists of material related to miscellaneous merchant steamships. Includes views of the vessels underway and at anchor. Also
contains views of crew members and passengers aboard vessels, including Alexander Ryan. One group of photographs documents
the loading or unloading of a cannon aboard an unidentified merchant vessel. Another group of photographs show deck views
of either LURLINE (built 1908; merchant vessel) or MANOA (built 1913; merchant vessel) while underway in heavy weather. Views
of BUCKMAN (built 1901; merchant vessel), HAWAIIAN (built 1901; merchant vessel), MATSONIA (built 1913; passenger vessel),
TEXAN (built 1902; merchant vessel), and WILHELMINA (built 1909; merchant vessel) are identified. Also includes a photograph
of Alexander Ryan's chief engineer license as well as a blank American-Hawaiian Steamship Company Chief Engineer's Noon Report
form.
Arrangement
Arranged into five file units: File Unit 1: Merchant vessels, A-M; File Unit 2: Merchant vessels, N-Z; File Unit 3: Unidentified
Vessels; File Unit 4: Transporting a cannon; File Unit 5: Forms and licenses.
Box 3-8; Nitrate Storage
File Unit 1.
Merchant vessels, A-M,
circa 1900-1925
Extent:
18 photographs (49 physical forms: 5 prints, 2 glass plate negatives, 14 preservation contact negatives, 14 nitrate negatives,
14 preservation contact interpositives).
Scope and Content Note
Consists of merchant vessels with names beginning with letters A through M. Depicts vessels in the stream as well as views
of crew members and passengers aboard the vessels. Includes BUCKMAN (built 1901; merchant vessel), HAWAIIAN (built 1901; merchant
vessel), and MATSONIA (built 1913; passenger vessel). One photograph is identified as either DAKOTA (built 1903; merchant
vessel) or MINNESOTA (built 1903; merchant vessel). A group of photographs show deck views of either LURLINE (built 1908;
merchant vessel) or MANOA (built 1913; merchant vessel) while underway in heavy weather. Alexander Ryan has been identified
in one photo.
Box 5; Nitrate Storage
Item No. 003.
Matsonia (built 1913; passenger vessel) departing, stern view, with passengers at the rail,
between 1913-1920
Extent:
1 photograph (3 physical forms).
Physical Description:
1 black-and-white preservation contact negative, 3.25 x 5.5 in.; 1 black-and-white nitrate negative, 4 x 6 in.; 1 black-and-white
preservation contact interpositive, 3.25 x 5.5 in.
Scope and Content Note
Originally received in Folder 25. See also items 4 and 115.
Box 5; Nitrate Storage
Item No. 004.
Departing passengers at the rail of Matsonia (built 1913; passenger vessel),
between 1913-1920
Extent:
1 photograph (3 physical forms).
Physical Description:
1 black-and-white preservation contact negative, 3.25 x 5.5 in.; 1 black-and-white nitrate negative, 4 x 6 in.; 1 black-and-white
preservation contact interpositive, 3.25 x 5.5 in.
Scope and Content Note
Originally received in Folder 25. See also items 3 and 115.
Box 5; Nitrate Storage
Item No. 038.
Lurline (built 1908; merchant vessel) or Manoa (built 1913; merchant vessel) deck view during heavy weather,
between 1908-1925
Extent:
1 photograph (3 physical forms).
Physical Description:
1 black-and-white preservation contact negative, 4 x 5 in.; 1 black-and-white nitrate negative, 4 x 6 in.; 1 black-and-white
preservation contact interpositive, 4 x 5 in.
Scope and Content Note
View of a gangway. Originally received in Folder 14.
Box 5; Nitrate Storage
Item No. 039.
Lurline (built 1908; merchant vessel) or Manoa (built 1913; merchant vessel) deck view during heavy weather,
between 1908-1925
Extent:
1 photograph (3 physical forms).
Physical Description:
1 black-and-white preservation contact negative, 4 x 5 in.; 1 black-and-white nitrate negative, 4 x 6 in.; 1 black-and-white
preservation contact interpositive, 4 x 5 in.
Scope and Content Note
View of a gangway. Originally received in Folder 14.
Box 5; Nitrate Storage
Item No. 040.
Lurline (built 1908; merchant vessel) or Manoa (built 1913; merchant vessel) deck view during heavy weather,
between 1908-1925
Extent:
1 photograph (3 physical forms).
Physical Description:
1 black-and-white preservation contact negative, 4 x 5 in.; 1 black-and-white nitrate negative, 4 x 6 in.; 1 black-and-white
preservation contact interpositive, 4 x 5 in.
Scope and Content Note
View showing a funnel. Originally received in Folder 14.
Box 5; Nitrate Storage
Item No. 041.
Lurline (built 1908; merchant vessel) or Manoa (built 1913; merchant vessel) deck view during heavy weather,
between 1908-1925
Extent:
1 photograph (3 physical forms).
Physical Description:
1 black-and-white preservation contact negative, 4 x 5 in.; 1 black-and-white nitrate negative, 4 x 6 in.; 1 black-and-white
preservation contact interpositive, 4 x 5 in.
Scope and Content Note
Winch in view. Deck awash. Originally received in Folder 14.
Box 5; Nitrate Storage
Item No. 042.
Lurline (built 1908; merchant vessel) or Manoa (built 1913; merchant vessel) deck view during heavy weather,
between 1908-1925
Extent:
1 photograph (3 physical forms).
Physical Description:
1 black-and-white preservation contact negative, 4 x 5 in.; 1 black-and-white nitrate negative, 4 x 6 in.; 1 black-and-white
preservation contact interpositive, 4 x 5 in.
Scope and Content Note
Deck awash. Originally received in Folder 14.
Box 5; Nitrate Storage
Item No. 043.
Lurline (built 1908; merchant vessel) or Manoa (built 1913; merchant vessel) deck view during heavy weather,
between 1908-1925
Extent:
1 photograph (3 physical forms).
Physical Description:
1 black-and-white preservation contact negative, 4 x 5 in.; 1 black-and-white nitrate negative, 4 x 6 in.; 1 black-and-white
preservation contact interpositive, 4 x 5 in.
Scope and Content Note
View of a gangway. Deck awash. Originally received in Folder 14.
Box 6; Nitrate Storage
Item No. 093.
Two men, possibly aboard Lurline (built 1908; merchant vessel) or Manoa (built 1913; merchant vessel),
circa 1915
Extent:
1 photograph (3 physical forms).
Physical Description:
1 black-and-white preservation contact negative, 4 x 5 in.; 1 black-and-white nitrate negative, 4 x 6 in.; 1 black-and-white
preservation contact interpositive, 4 x 5 in.
Scope and Content Note
Possibly crew members. One man is wearing a crew member's cap. One man is wearing coveralls. No original box/folder number
indicated. See also item 107.
Box 6; Nitrate Storage
Item No. 099.
Lurline (built 1908; merchant vessel) or Manoa (built 1913; merchant vessel) deck view during heavy weather,
between 1908-1925
Extent:
1 photograph (3 physical forms).
Physical Description:
1 black-and-white preservation contact negative, 4 x 5 in.; 1 black-and-white nitrate negative, 4 x 6 in.; 1 black-and-white
preservation contact interpositive, 4 x 5 in.
Scope and Content Note
Deck awash. Originally received in Folder 14.
Box 6; Box 8; Nitrate Storage
Item No. 103.
Dakota (built 1903; merchant vessel) or Minnesota (built 1903; merchant vessel) underway, starboard broadside view,
1903-1923
Extent:
1 photograph (4 physical forms).
Physical Description:
1 black-and-white preservation contact negative, 4 x 5 in.; 1 black-and-white nitrate negative, 4 x 6 in.; 1 black-and-white
preservation contact interpositive, 4 x 5 in.; 1 black-and-white photographic print, 8 x 10 in.
Scope and Content Note
Originally received in Folder 23.
Box 6; Nitrate Storage
Item No. 107.
Two men, possibly aboard Lurline (built 1908; merchant vessel) or Manoa (built 1913; merchant vessel),
between 1908-1920
Extent:
1 photograph (3 physical forms).
Physical Description:
1 black-and-white preservation contact negative, 4 x 5 in.; 1 black-and-white nitrate negative, 4 x 6 in.; 1 black-and-white
preservation contact interpositive, 4 x 5 in.
Scope and Content Note
Possibly crew members. One man is wearing a crew member's cap. One man is wearing coveralls. No original box/folder number
indicated. See also item 93.
Box 6; Nitrate Storage
Item No. 115.
Departing passengers at the rail of Matsonia (built 1913; passenger vessel),
between 1913-1920
Extent:
1 photograph (3 physical forms).
Physical Description:
1 black-and-white preservation contact negative, 3.25 x 5.5 in.; 1 black-and-white nitrate negative, 4 x 6 in.; 1 black-and-white
preservation contact interpositive, 3.25 x 5.5 in.
Scope and Content Note
Originally received in Folder 25. See also items 3 and 115.
Box 7; Nitrate Storage
Item No. 153.
Lurline (built 1908; merchant vessel) or Manoa (built 1913; merchant vessel) deck view during heavy weather,
between 1908-1925
Extent:
1 photograph (3 physical forms).
Physical Description:
1 black-and-white preservation contact negative, 4 x 5 in.; 1 black-and-white nitrate negative, 4 x 6 in.; 1 black-and-white
preservation contact interpositive, 4 x 5 in.
Scope and Content Note
View of a gangway. Deck awash. Originally received in Folder 14.
Box 7; Box 8
Item No. 154.
Ship officer, possibly aboard Buckman (built 1901; merchant vessel),
circa 1900-1910
Extent:
1 photograph (2 physical forms).
Physical Description:
2 black-and-white photographic prints, 8 x 10 in.
Scope and Content Note
Originally received in Box 10. Previously had no item number. Given unused item number 154 in December 2012.
Box 7; Box 8
Item No. 155.
Two ship officers aboard Buckman (built 1901; merchant vessel),
circa 1900-1910
Extent:
1 photograph (1 physical form).
Physical Description:
1 black-and-white photographic print, 8 x 10 in.
Scope and Content Note
Alexander Ryan is on the left. Originally received in Box 10. Previously had no item number. Given unused item number 155
in December 2012.
Box 3
Item No. 248.
Hawaiian (built 1901; merchant vessel) underway, port broadside view,
between 1901-1925
Extent:
1 photograph (1 physical form).
Physical Description:
1 black-and-white glass plate negative, 4 x 5 in.
Scope and Content Note
Originally received in Box 9.
Box 4; Box 8
Item No. 294.
Hawaiian (built 1901; merchant vessel) in the stream, port broadside view,
between 1901-1925
Extent:
1 photograph (2 physical forms).
Physical Description:
1 black-and-white glass plate negative, 4 x 5 in.; 1 black-and-white photographic print, 8 x 10 in.
Scope and Content Note
Originally received in Box 9.
Box 2, 5-6; Nitrate Storage
File Unit 2.
Merchant vessels, N-Z,
circa 1900-1925
Extent:
6 photographs (14 physical forms: 2 glass plate negatives, 4 preservation contact negatives, 4 nitrate negatives, 4 preservation
contact interpositives).
Scope and Content Note
Consists of merchant vessels with names beginning with letters N through Z. Includes views of SIERRA (built 1900; passenger
vessel) wharfside, WILHELMINA (built 1909; merchant vessel) underway, and TEXAN (built 1902; merchant vessel) in drydock.
Box 5; Nitrate Storage
Item No. 024.
Sierra (built 1900; passenger vessel), port broadside view, wharfside at an unidentified location,
between 1900-1920
Extent:
1 photograph (3 physical forms).
Physical Description:
1 black-and-white preservation contact negative, 4 x 5 in.; 1 black-and-white nitrate negative, 4 x 6 in.; 1 black-and-white
preservation contact interpositive, 4 x 5 in.
Scope and Content Note
No original box/folder number indicated, possibly Folder 19.
Box 6; Nitrate Storage
Item No. 071.
Wilhelmina (built 1909; merchant vessel) underway, port quarter view,
between 1909-1925
Extent:
1 photograph (3 physical forms).
Physical Description:
1 black-and-white preservation contact negative, 4 x 5 in.; 1 black-and-white nitrate negative, 4 x 6 in.; 1 black-and-white
preservation contact interpositive, 4 x 5 in.
Scope and Content Note
No original box/folder number indicated.
Box 6; Nitrate Storage
Item No. 082.
Wilhelmina (built 1909; merchant vessel) underway, middle distance quarter view,
between 1909-1925
Extent:
1 photograph (3 physical forms).
Physical Description:
1 black-and-white preservation contact negative, 4 x 5 in.; 1 black-and-white nitrate negative, 4 x 6 in.; 1 black-and-white
preservation contact interpositive, 4 x 5 in.
Scope and Content Note
Originally received in Folder 28.
Box 6; Nitrate Storage
Item No. 083.
Wilhelmina (built 1909; merchant vessel) underway, middle distance view off starboard bow,
between 1909-1925
Extent:
1 photograph (3 physical forms).
Physical Description:
1 black-and-white preservation contact negative, 4 x 5 in.; 1 black-and-white nitrate negative, 4 x 6 in.; 1 black-and-white
preservation contact interpositive, 4 x 5 in.
Scope and Content Note
Originally received in Folder 28.
Box 2
Item No. 204.
Texan (built 1902; merchant vessel) in drydock, port bow view,
between 1902-1925
Extent:
1 photograph (1 physical form).
Physical Description:
1 black-and-white glass plate negative, 4 x 5 in.
Scope and Content Note
Originally received in Box 11. See also item 205.
Box 2
Item No. 205.
Texan (built 1902; merchant vessel) in drydock, port bow view,
between 1902-1925
Extent:
1 photograph (1 physical form).
Physical Description:
1 black-and-white glass plate negative, 4 x 5 in.
Scope and Content Note
Originally received in Box 11. See also item 204.
Box 1-8; Nitrate Storage
File Unit 3.
Unidentified Vessels,
circa 1900-1925
Extent:
31 photographs (63 physical forms: 12 prints, 21 glass plate negatives, 10 preservation contact negatives, 10 nitrate negatives,
10 preservation contact interpositives).
Scope and Content Note
Consists of photographs showing unidentified merchant steamships. Includes views of vessels underway and at anchor. Also contains
views of crew members and passengers aboard. Alexander Ryan has been identified in some photos.
Box 5; Nitrate Storage
Item No. 002.
Passenger vessel, starboard broadside view, in the stream,
circa 1900-1920
Extent:
1 photograph (3 physical forms).
Physical Description:
1 black-and-white preservation contact negative, 3.25 x 5.5 in.; 1 black-and-white nitrate negative, 4 x 6 in.; 1 black-and-white
preservation contact interpositive, 3.25 x 5.5 in.
Scope and Content Note
Vessel has one funnel. A shipyard is possibly in view in the right background. Originally received in Folder 25.
Box 5; Nitrate Storage
Item No. 018.
Woman aboard an unidentified Matson vessel,
circa 1900-1920
Extent:
1 photograph (3 physical forms).
Physical Description:
1 black-and-white preservation contact negative, 4 x 5 in.; 1 black-and-white nitrate negative, 4 x 6 in.; 1 black-and-white
preservation contact interpositive, 4 x 5 in.
Scope and Content Note
Posing on deck next to a lifeboat. No original box/folder number indicated. See also item 123. Previously numbered as item
160.
Box 5; Nitrate Storage
Item No. 023.
Alexander Ryan posing at a desk aboard an unidentified vessel,
circa 1900-1920
Extent:
1 photograph (3 physical forms).
Physical Description:
1 black-and-white preservation contact negative, 4 x 5 in.; 1 black-and-white nitrate negative, 4 x 6 in.; 1 black-and-white
preservation contact interpositive, 4 x 5 in.
Scope and Content Note
Originally received in Folder 26.
Box 5; Box 7; Box 8; Nitrate Storage
Item No. 028.
Alexander Ryan posing aboard an unidentified Matson vessel,
circa 1908-1920
Extent:
1 photograph (5 physical forms).
Physical Description:
1 black-and-white preservation contact negative, 4 x 5 in.; 1 black-and-white nitrate negative, 4 x 6 in.; 1 black-and-white
preservation contact interpositive, 4 x 5 in.; 1 black-and-white photographic print, 4 x 5 in.; 1 black-and-white photographic
print, 8 x 10 in.
Scope and Content Note
Originally received in Folder 14.
Box 6; Nitrate Storage
Item No. 069.
Passenger vessel with two stacks, close up view along the side, at an unidentified port,
circa 1915
Extent:
1 photograph (3 physical forms).
Physical Description:
1 black-and-white preservation contact negative, 4 x 5 in.; 1 black-and-white nitrate negative, 4 x 6 in.; 1 black-and-white
preservation contact interpositive, 4 x 5 in. "14277" written on the negative that made the preservation contact negative and preservation contact interpositive.
Scope and Content Note
No original box/folder number indicated.
Box 6; Box 8; Nitrate Storage
Item No. 094.
Three men, possibly crew, aboard an unidentified vessel,
circa 1900-1920
Extent:
1 photograph (4 physical forms).
Physical Description:
1 black-and-white preservation contact negative, 4 x 5 in.; 1 black-and-white nitrate negative, 4 x 6 in.; 1 black-and-white
preservation contact interpositive, 4 x 5 in.; 1 black-and-white photographic print, 8 x 10 in.
Scope and Content Note
Originally received in Folder 19.
Box 6; Nitrate Storage
Item No. 100.
Woman wearing numerous flower leis aboard an unidentified Matson vessel,
between 1900-1925
Extent:
1 photograph (3 physical forms).
Physical Description:
1 black-and-white preservation contact negative, 4 x 5 in.; 1 black-and-white nitrate negative, 4 x 6 in.; 1 black-and-white
preservation contact interpositive, 4 x 5 in.
Scope and Content Note
She is standing near a lifeboat and sticking her tongue out at someone out of view. She might be Alice Ryan, wife of Alexander
Ryan. No original box/folder number indicated. See also item 101.
Box 6; Nitrate Storage
Item No. 101.
Two women aboard an unidentified Matson vessel,
between 1900-1925
Extent:
1 photograph (3 physical forms).
Physical Description:
1 black-and-white preservation contact negative, 4 x 5 in.; 1 black-and-white nitrate negative, 4 x 6 in.; 1 black-and-white
preservation contact interpositive, 4 x 5 in.
Scope and Content Note
Posing near a lifeboat. One woman is wearing numerous flower leis. The woman on the right might be Alice Ryan, wife of Alexander
Ryan. No original box/folder number indicated. See also item 100.
Box 7; Nitrate Storage
Item No. 123.
Two women and a young girl aboard an unidentified Matson vessel,
circa 1915
Extent:
1 photograph (3 physical forms).
Physical Description:
1 black-and-white preservation contact negative, 4 x 5 in.; 1 black-and-white nitrate negative, 4 x 6 in.; 1 black-and-white
preservation contact interpositive, 4 x 5 in.
Scope and Content Note
Posing on deck near a lifeboat. Originally received in Folder 21. See also item 160.
Box 7; Nitrate Storage
Item No. 124.
Merchant vessel under tow, bow view, as seen from a distance,
circa 1900-1920
Extent:
1 photograph (3 physical forms).
Physical Description:
1 black-and-white preservation contact negative, 4 x 5 in.; 1 black-and-white nitrate negative, 4 x 6 in.; 1 black-and-white
preservation contact interpositive, 4 x 5 in.
Scope and Content Note
No original box/folder number indicated.
Box 1
Item No. 173.
Clipper-bow merchant vessel at anchor, starboard broadside view,
circa 1900-1920
Extent:
1 photograph (1 physical form).
Physical Description:
1 black-and-white glass plate negative, 4 x 5 in.
Scope and Content Note
Originally received in Box 4.
Box 2
Item No. 207.
Broken piece of machinery,
circa 1900-1920
Extent:
1 photograph (1 physical form).
Physical Description:
1 black-and-white glass plate negative, 4 x 5 in.
Scope and Content Note
Close up view showing broken parts. No original box/folder number indicated.
Box 2
Item No. 214.
Woman aboard an unidentified steamship,
circa 1900-1920
Extent:
1 photograph (1 physical form).
Physical Description:
1 black-and-white glass plate negative, 4 x 5 in.
Scope and Content Note
Image only takes up one-third of the glass plate negative; the rest is blank. Originally received in Box 11.
Box 3
Item No. 238.
Cargo ship underway, distant starboard broadside view,
circa 1900-1920
Extent:
1 photograph (1 physical form).
Physical Description:
1 black-and-white glass plate negative, 4 x 5 in.
Scope and Content Note
Two funnels. Originally received in Box 9.
Box 3
Item No. 239.
Merchant vessel underway, distant starboard broadside view,
circa 1900-1920
Extent:
1 photograph (1 physical form).
Physical Description:
1 black-and-white glass plate negative, 4 x 5 in.
Scope and Content Note
One funnel. Originally received in Box 8.
Box 3
Item No. 241.
Man and two women aboard an unidentified steamship,
circa 1900-1920
Extent:
1 photograph (1 physical form).
Physical Description:
1 black-and-white glass plate negative, 4 x 5 in.
Scope and Content Note
Originally received in Box 7. See also items 242 and 258.
Box 3
Item No. 242.
Three women and five men posing near the wheel aboard an unidentified steamship,
circa 1900-1920
Extent:
1 photograph (1 physical form).
Physical Description:
1 black-and-white glass plate negative, 4 x 5 in.
Scope and Content Note
Posing near the wheel. Originally received in Box 7. See also Item 241 and 258.
Box 3
Item No. 245.
Two women and two men posing by the wheel of an unidentified vessel,
circa 1900-1920
Extent:
1 photograph (1 physical form).
Physical Description:
1 black-and-white glass plate negative, 4 x 5 in.
Scope and Content Note
The man on the left is in a crew uniform. Originally received in Box 7. See also item 255.
Box 3
Item No. 255.
Two women and two men posing by the wheel of an unidentified vessel,
circa 1900-1920
Extent:
1 photograph (1 physical form).
Physical Description:
1 black-and-white glass plate negative, 4 x 5 in.
Scope and Content Note
Originally received in Box 7. See also item 245.
Box 3
Item No. 258.
Two men and a women posing aboard an unidentified steamship,
circa 1900-1920
Extent:
1 photograph (1 physical form).
Physical Description:
1 black-and-white glass plate negative, 4 x 5 in.
Scope and Content Note
Originally received in Box 7. See also Items 241 and 242.
Box 4
Item No. 276.
Four men in uniforms posing aboard an unidentified steamship, near the railing,
circa 1900-1920
Extent:
1 photograph (1 physical form).
Physical Description:
1 black-and-white glass plate negative, 4 x 5 in.
Scope and Content Note
Originally received in Box 6. See also items 277 and 286.
Box 4
Item No. 277.
Four men in uniforms posing aboard an unidentified steamship, seated on the railing,
circa 1900-1920
Extent:
1 photograph (1 physical form).
Physical Description:
1 black-and-white glass plate negative, 4 x 5 in.
Scope and Content Note
Originally received in Box 6. See also items 276 and 286.
Box 4; Box 8
Item No. 281.
Ship officer seated at his desk in his cabin aboard a vessel,
1902
Extent:
1 photograph (2 physical forms).
Physical Description:
1 black-and-white glass plate negative, 4 x 5 in.; 1 black-and-white photographic print, 8 x 10 in.
Scope and Content Note
No original box/folder number indicated.
Box 4; Box 8
Item No. 284.
Sixteen crew members posing aboard a steamship,
circa 1900-1920
Extent:
1 photograph (2 physical forms).
Physical Description:
1 black-and-white glass plate negative, 4 x 5 in.; 1 black-and-white photographic print, 8 x 10 in.
Scope and Content Note
Most of the men have handlebar mustaches. Originally received in Box 4.
Box 4; Box 8
Item No. 285.
Two crew members wearing U.S.A.T. uniforms, sitting in a ship cabin,
1903
Extent:
1 photograph (2 physical forms).
Physical Description:
1 black-and-white glass plate negative, 4 x 5 in.; 1 black-and-white photographic print, 8 x 10 in.
Scope and Content Note
Both men have handlebar mustaches. There are flags and framed photographs hanging on the wall in the background. No original
box/folder number indicated. Perhaps from Box 4?
Box 4; Box 8
Item No. 286.
Portrait of four men wearing uniforms aboard an unidentified steamship,
circa 1900-1920
Extent:
1 photograph (2 physical forms).
Physical Description:
1 black-and-white glass plate negative, 4 x 5 in.; 1 black-and-white photographic print, 8 x 10 in.
Scope and Content Note
The men are near the railing; three are standing and one is seated. Originally received in Box 6. See also items 276 and 277.
Box 4; Box 8
Item No. 287.
Portrait of six crew members aboard an unidentified steamship,
circa 1900-1920
Extent:
1 photograph (2 physical forms).
Physical Description:
1 black-and-white glass plate negative, 4 x 5 in.; 1 black-and-white photographic print, 8 x 10 in.
Scope and Content Note
Three men are seated and three men are standing behind them. Originally received in Box 7.
Box 4; Box 8
Item No. 290.
Merchant vessel underway, port broadside view,
circa 1900-1920
Extent:
1 photograph (2 physical forms).
Physical Description:
1 black-and-white glass plate negative, 4 x 5 in.; 1 black-and-white photographic print, 8 x 10 in.
Scope and Content Note
Originally received in Box 8.
Box 4; Box 8
Item No. 295.
Two crew members smoking cigars on the deck of a vessel,
circa 1900-1920
Extent:
1 photograph (2 physical forms).
Physical Description:
1 black-and-white glass plate negative, 4 x 5 in.; 1 black-and-white photographic print, 8 x 10 in.
Scope and Content Note
Originally received in Box 9. See also item 305.
Box 4; Box 8
Item No. 300.
Merchant vessel, port broadside view,
circa 1900-1920
Extent:
1 photograph (2 physical forms).
Physical Description:
1 black-and-white glass plate negative, 4 x 5 in.; 1 black-and-white photographic print, 8 x 10 in.
Scope and Content Note
Originally received in Box 11.
Box 4; Box 8
Item No. 305.
Two crew members smoking cigars on deck of a vessel,
circa 1900-1920
Extent:
1 photograph (2 physical forms).
Physical Description:
1 black-and-white glass plate negative, 4 x 5 in.; 1 black-and-white photographic print, 8 x 10 in.
Scope and Content Note
No original box/folder number indicated. See also item 295.
Box 1, 3, 6-7; Nitrate Storage
File Unit 4.
Transporting a cannon,
circa 1900-1920
Extent:
6 photographs (13 physical forms: 1 print, 3 glass plate negatives, 3 preservation contact negatives, 3 nitrate negatives,
3 preservation contact interpositives).
Scope and Content Note
Consists of photographs documenting the loading or unloading of a cannon aboard an unidentified merchant vessel. INTREPID
(built 1900; tugboat) is seen assisting in one view.
Box 6; Nitrate Storage
Item No. 063.
Intrepid (built 1900; tugboat), port quarter view, assisting with the movement of a large canon,
between 1900-1920
Extent:
1 photograph (3 physical forms).
Physical Description:
1 black-and-white preservation contact negative, 4 x 5 in.; 1 black-and-white nitrate negative, 4 x 6 in.; 1 black-and-white
preservation contact interpositive, 4 x 5 in.
Scope and Content Note
The canon is being raised from or lowered onto a pontoon by a crane. Originally received in Folder 21.
Box 6; Nitrate Storage
Item No. 086.
Cannon aboard an unidentified vessel,
circa 1900-1920
Extent:
1 photograph (3 physical forms).
Physical Description:
1 black-and-white preservation contact negative, 4 x 5 in.; 1 black-and-white nitrate negative, 4 x 6 in.; 1 black-and-white
preservation contact interpositive, 4 x 5 in.
Scope and Content Note
Deck view showing part of the cannon and three uniformed men. Originally received in Folder 21.
Box 6; Nitrate Storage
Item No. 088.
Pontoon crane at an unidentified location,
circa 1900-1920
Extent:
1 photograph (3 physical forms).
Physical Description:
1 black-and-white preservation contact negative, 4 x 5 in.; 1 black-and-white nitrate negative, 4 x 6 in.; 1 black-and-white
preservation contact interpositive, 4 x 5 in.
Scope and Content Note
A large canon is on the pontoon. Crane was built by William-Seaver-Morgan Co. of Cleveland, Ohio. Originally received in Folder
21.
Box 1; Box 7
Item No. 175.
Cannon being lifted aboard an unidentified vessel,
circa 1900-1920
Extent:
1 photograph (2 physical forms).
Physical Description:
1 black-and-white glass plate negative, 4 x 5 in.; 1 black-and-white photographic print, 4 x 5 in.
Scope and Content Note
View on deck. The canon is suspended above the deck as men look on. Originally received in Box 5.
Box 3
Item No. 259.
Cannon aboard an unidentified vessel,
circa 1900-1920
Extent:
1 photograph (1 physical form).
Physical Description:
1 black-and-white glass plate negative, 4 x 5 in.
Scope and Content Note
The canon has been placed on the deck. Originally received in Box 5.
Box 3
Item No. 260.
Cannon being lifted aboard an unidentified vessel,
circa 1900-1920
Extent:
1 photograph (1 physical form).
Physical Description:
1 black-and-white glass plate negative, 4 x 5 in.
Scope and Content Note
The canon is suspended in the air above the deck. Originally received in Box 5.
Box 1; Box 8
File Unit 5.
Forms and licenses,
circa 1900-1920
Extent:
2 items (2 physical forms: 1 glass plate negative, 1 document).
Scope and Content Note
Includes a photograph of Alexander Ryan's chief engineer license along with the licenses issued to three other engineers.
Also includes a blank American-Hawaiian Steamship Company Chief Engineer's Noon Report form which is the type of form Ryan
may have filled out as part of his duties as chief engineer.
Box 1
Item No. 165.
United States Inspectors' Licenses to Chief Engineers and Engineers,
circa 1900-1920
Extent:
1 photograph (1 physical form).
Physical Description:
1 black-and-white glass plate negative, 4 x 5 in.
Scope and Content Note
Two chief engineer and two engineer licenses displayed in a four-pane frame. The top left chief engineer license (no. 18068)
is made out to Alexander Ryan. The text and the names on the other licenses are difficult to read. No original box/folder
number indicated.
Box 8
Item No. 307.
American-Hawaiian Steamship Company Chief Engineer's Noon Report form,
circa 1900-1920
Extent:
1 item (1 physical form).
Physical Description:
1 document
Scope and Content Note
Blank form. Has lines to note the steamship name, whole number of revolutions, average number of turns, pressure of steam,
cut of (in inches), coal consumed, coal on hand, distance by wheels, and turn to the mile. Also has a space for the chief
engineer's signature. Previously had no item number. Given item number 307 in December 2012.
Box 1-8; Nitrate Storage
Series 2.
Sailing, naval, and other vessels,
circa 1900-1926
Extent:
41 photographs (94 physical forms: 16 prints, 21 glass plate negatives, 19 preservation contact negatives, 19 nitrate negatives,
19 preservation contact interpositives)
Scope and Content Note
Contains views of miscellaneous vessels seen during Alexander Ryan's travels. Series 2.1 consists of sailing vessels, including
ships, barks, barkentines, and schooners. Series 2.2 consists of unidentified U.S. Navy vessels, some of which were taken
in San Francisco Bay, including the arrival of the Great White Fleet in 1908 and during the Panama-Pacific International Exposition
in 1915. Series 3.3 consists of miscellaneous vessels such as tugboats, steam schooners, a U.S. revenue cutter, a lightship,
sugar lighters, a rowboat, a launch, and a crane barge.
Arrangement
Arranged into three subseries: 2.1 Sailing vessels; 2.2 Naval vessels; 2.3 Other vessels.
Box 1-2, 4-8; Nitrate Storage
Subseries 2.1.
Sailing vessels,
circa 1900-1926
Extent:
16 photographs (33 physical forms: 8 prints, 10 glass plate negatives, 5 preservation contact negatives, 5 nitrate negatives,
5 preservation contact interpositives)
Scope and Content Note
Miscellaneous sailing vessels, including ships, barks, barkentines, and schooners. Identified vessels include DIRIGO (built
1894; bark, 4m), FOOHNG SUEY (built 1888; bark, 3m), ROBERT SEARLES (built 1888; schooner, 4m), TILLIE E. STARBUCK (built
1883; ship, 3m), and possibly JOHN ENA (built 1892; bark, 4m).
Arrangement
Arranged in item number order.
Box 5; Box 8; Nitrate Storage
Item No. 019.
Steel four-masted barkentine, port broadside view, at anchor,
between 1900-1920
Extent:
1 photograph (4 physical forms).
Physical Description:
1 black-and-white preservation contact negative, 3.25 x 5.5 in.; 1 black-and-white nitrate negative, 4 x 6 in.; 1 black-and-white
preservation contact interpositive, 3.25 x 5.5 in.; 1 black-and-white photographic print, 8 x 10 in.
Scope and Content Note
View from bow to amidships with remainder of vessel out of view. Possibly HAWAII (built 1900; barkentine, 4m) or ALTA (built
1900; barkentine, 4m). Port quarter view of a small craft under sail in the foreground. Originally received in Folder 25.
Box 6; Nitrate Storage
Item No. 065.
Robert Searles (built 1888; schooner, 4m), dismasted, moored at a pier, likely in Hawaii,
circa 1913
Extent:
1 photograph (3 physical forms).
Physical Description:
1 black-and-white preservation contact negative, 4 x 5 in.; 1 black-and-white nitrate negative, 4 x 6 in.; 1 black-and-white
preservation contact interpositive, 4 x 5 in.
Scope and Content Note
No original box/folder number indicated.
Box 6; Box 8; Nitrate Storage
Item No. 072.
John Ena? (built 1892; bark, 4m), port broadside view, in the stream,
between 1900-1926
Extent:
1 photograph (4 physical forms).
Physical Description:
1 black-and-white preservation contact negative, 4 x 5 in.; 1 black-and-white nitrate negative, 4 x 6 in.; 1 black-and-white
preservation contact interpositive, 4 x 5 in.; 1 black-and-white photographic print, 8 x 10 in.
Scope and Content Note
Noted on enclosure: "No wheelhouse; double t'gallants. JOHN ENA?". Originally received in Folder 26. See also items 74 and
75.
Box 6; Nitrate Storage
Item No. 074.
John Ena? (built 1892; bark, 4m), bow view, under tow,
between 1900-1926
Extent:
1 photograph (3 physical forms).
Physical Description:
1 black-and-white preservation contact negative, 4 x 5 in.; 1 black-and-white nitrate negative, 4 x 6 in.; 1 black-and-white
preservation contact interpositive, 4 x 5 in.
Scope and Content Note
No original box/folder number indicated, possibly Folder 26. See also items 72 and 75.
Box 6; Nitrate Storage
Item No. 075.
John Ena? (built 1892; bark, 4m), bow view, under tow,
between 1900-1926
Extent:
1 photograph (3 physical forms).
Physical Description:
1 black-and-white preservation contact negative, 4 x 5 in.; 1 black-and-white nitrate negative, 4 x 6 in.; 1 black-and-white
preservation contact interpositive, 4 x 5 in.
Scope and Content Note
Originally received in Folder 26. See also items 72 and 74.
Box 1
Item No. 160.
Bark, 3m underway, port quarter view,
circa 1900-1920
Extent:
1 photograph (1 physical form).
Physical Description:
1 black-and-white glass plate negative, 4 x 5 in.
Scope and Content Note
Originally received in Box 1.
Box 1
Item No. 161.
Dirigo (built 1894; bark, 4m), port broadside view, anchored at an unidentified port,
circa 1900-1915
Extent:
1 photograph (1 physical form).
Physical Description:
1 black-and-white glass plate negative, 4 x 5 in.
Scope and Content Note
Originally received in Box 1.
Box 1
Item No. 167.
Bark, 4m underway, starboard broadside view,
circa 1900-1920
Extent:
1 photograph (1 physical form).
Physical Description:
1 black-and-white glass plate negative, 4 x 5 in.
Scope and Content Note
No original box/folder number indicated.
Box 2; Box 7
Item No. 210.
Ship, 3m pierside, port bow view, at San Francisco, California,
before 1903
Extent:
1 photograph (2 physical forms).
Physical Description:
1 black-and-white glass plate negative, 4 x 5 in.; 1 black-and-white photographic print, 4 x 5 in.
Scope and Content Note
View as seen from the pier. Originally received in Box 1. Same vessel as item 220.
Box 2
Item No. 219.
Foohng Suey (built 1888; bark, 3m) underway, starboard quarter view,
circa 1900-1920
Creator/Collector:
Ryan, Alexander
Extent:
1 photograph (1 physical form).
Physical Description:
1 black-and-white glass plate negative, 4 x 5 in.
Scope and Content Note
Originally received in Box 1. Same vessel as item 228.
Box 2
Item No. 220.
Ship, 3m pierside, starboard bow view, at San Francisco, California,
before 1903
Extent:
1 photograph (1 physical form).
Physical Description:
1 black-and-white glass plate negative, 4 x 5 in.
Scope and Content Note
View as seen from the pier. Coal depot in background. Originally received in Box 1. Same vessel as item 210.
Box 2; Box 8
Item No. 228.
Foohng Suey (built 1888; bark, 3m) underway, starboard broadside view, leaving Kahului, Maui, Hawaii,
1902 March
Creator/Collector:
Ryan, Alexander
Extent:
1 photograph (2 physical forms).
Physical Description:
1 black-and-white glass plate negative, 4 x 5 in.; 1 black-and-white photographic print, mounted, 5.5 x 6.5 in.
Scope and Content Note
Loaded with sugar for Boston. Originally received in Box 1. Same vessel as item 219.
Caption: Handwritten on verso: 'Bark Fong Suey leaving Kahului Maui Hawaiian Islands sugar loaded for Boston Mar. 1902. /
Alexander Ryan / Chief Engineer / S.S. Californian / A. H. Co. N.Y.'
Box 4; Box 8
Item No. 292.
British iron bark, 3m underway, starboard broadside view,
circa 1900-1920
Extent:
1 photograph (2 physical forms).
Physical Description:
1 black-and-white glass plate negative, 4 x 5 in.; 1 black-and-white photographic print, 8 x 10 in.
Scope and Content Note
Originally received in Box 9. Same vessel as item 293.
Box 4; Box 8
Item No. 293.
British iron bark, 3m underway, starboard broadside view,
circa 1900-1920
Extent:
1 photograph (2 physical forms).
Physical Description:
1 black-and-white glass plate negative, 4 x 5 in.; 1 black-and-white photographic print, 8 x 10 in.
Scope and Content Note
Originally received in Box 9. Same vessel as item 292.
Box 4; Box 8
Item No. 299.
Tillie E. Starbuck (built 1883; ship, 3m), starboard bow view, pierside at Honolulu, Hawaii,
circa 1900-1920
Extent:
1 photograph (2 physical forms).
Physical Description:
1 black-and-white glass plate negative, 4 x 5 in.; 1 black-and-white photographic print, 8 x 10 in.
Scope and Content Note
Originally received in Box 11.
Box 7
Item No. 306.
Monitor? (barkentine, 3m) underway, port broadside view,
circa 1900-1920
Extent:
1 photograph (1 physical form).
Physical Description:
1 black-and-white photographic print, 4 x 5 in.
Scope and Content Note
No original box/folder number indicated. Previously had no item number. Given item number 306 in December 2012.
Box 3-8; Nitrate Storage
Subseries 2.2.
Naval vessels,
circa 1900-1920
Extent:
14 photographs (28 physical forms: 2 prints, 8 glass plate negatives, 6 preservation contact negatives, 6 nitrate negatives,
6 preservation contact interpositives)
Scope and Content Note
Unidentified United States Navy vessels and one Royal Netherlands Navy warship identified as KONINGIN REGENTES. Includes views
of the Great White Fleet visiting San Francisco Bay in 1908. Also shows naval vessels possibly in San Francisco Bay during
the Panama-Pacific International Exposition in 1915.
Arrangement
Arranged in item number order.
Box 5; Nitrate Storage
Item No. 034.
Four stack U.S. Navy vessel, port bow view,
circa 1900-1920
Extent:
1 photograph (3 physical forms).
Physical Description:
1 black-and-white preservation contact negative, 4 x 5 in.; 1 black-and-white nitrate negative, 4 x 6 in.; 1 black-and-white
preservation contact interpositive, 4 x 5 in.
Scope and Content Note
Alongside an unidentified pier. Originally received in Folder 23.
Box 5; Nitrate Storage
Item No. 051.
U.S. Navy battleship at anchor, possibly during the Panama-Pacific International Exhibition, San Francisco, California,
circa 1915
Extent:
1 photograph (3 physical forms).
Physical Description:
1 black-and-white preservation contact negative, 4 x 5 in.; 1 black-and-white nitrate negative, 4 x 6 in.; 1 black-and-white
preservation contact interpositive, 4 x 5 in.
Scope and Content Note
Possibly OREGON (built 1893; battleship; U.S. Navy). Ferries underway in background. Originally received in Folder 20.
Box 6; Nitrate Storage
Item No. 068.
U.S. Navy four-stack cruiser in the stream, broadside view, possibly during the Panama-Pacific International Exhibition, San
Francisco, California,
circa 1915
Extent:
1 photograph (3 physical forms).
Physical Description:
1 black-and-white preservation contact negative, 4 x 5 in.; 1 black-and-white nitrate negative, 4 x 6 in.; 1 black-and-white
preservation contact interpositive, 4 x 5 in.
Scope and Content Note
Originally received in Folder 20.
Box 6; Nitrate Storage
Item No. 070.
Four-stack U.S. Navy vessel, broadside view,
circa 1900-1920
Extent:
1 photograph (3 physical forms).
Physical Description:
1 black-and-white preservation contact negative, 4 x 5 in.; 1 black-and-white nitrate negative, 4 x 6 in.; 1 black-and-white
preservation contact interpositive, 4 x 5 in.
Scope and Content Note
Alongside an unidentified pier. Originally received in Folder 23.
Box 6; Nitrate Storage
Item No. 116.
Naval submarine, broadside view, with crew members on deck,
circa 1900-1920
Extent:
1 photograph (3 physical forms).
Physical Description:
1 black-and-white preservation contact negative, 4 x 5 in.; 1 black-and-white nitrate negative, 4 x 6 in.; 1 black-and-white
preservation contact interpositive, 4 x 5 in.
Scope and Content Note
Hill in background has "57" mark. Originally received in Folder 16. See also item 131.
Box 7; Nitrate Storage
Item No. 131.
Naval submarine, broadside view, with crew members on deck,
circa 1900-1920
Extent:
1 photograph (3 physical forms).
Physical Description:
1 black-and-white preservation contact negative, 4 x 5 in.; 1 black-and-white nitrate negative, 4 x 6 in.; 1 black-and-white
preservation contact interpositive, 4 x 5 in.
Scope and Content Note
Originally received in Folder 16. See also item 116.
Box 3
Item No. 232.
Great White Fleet arrival in San Francisco Bay, California?,
1908
Extent:
1 photograph (1 physical form).
Physical Description:
1 black-and-white glass plate negative, 4 x 5 in.
Scope and Content Note
Distant view of multiple naval vessels. Originally received in Box 10.
Box 3
Item No. 237.
U.S. Navy three-stack vessel at anchor, port quarter view,
circa 1900-1920
Extent:
1 photograph (1 physical form).
Physical Description:
1 black-and-white glass plate negative, 4 x 5 in.
Scope and Content Note
Originally received in Box 9. Possibly same vessel as item 296.
Box 3
Item No. 240.
Naval three-stack vessel underway, distant starboard broadside view,
circa 1900-1920
Extent:
1 photograph (1 physical form).
Physical Description:
1 black-and-white glass plate negative, 4 x 5 in.
Scope and Content Note
Originally received in Box 8.
Box 3
Item No. 261.
Great White Fleet arrival in San Francisco Bay, California?,
1908
Extent:
1 photograph (1 physical form).
Physical Description:
1 black-and-white glass plate negative, 4 x 5 in.
Scope and Content Note
View as seen from aboard a vessel. Spectators are gathered on deck. Multiple naval vessels in the distance. Originally received
in Box 5.
Box 3
Item No. 262.
Great White Fleet arrival in San Francisco Bay, California?,
1908
Extent:
1 photograph (1 physical form).
Physical Description:
1 black-and-white glass plate negative, 4 x 5 in.
Scope and Content Note
View as seen from aboard a vessel. Spectators are gathered on deck. Originally received in Box 5.
Box 3
Item No. 263.
Great White Fleet arrival in San Francisco Bay, California?,
1908
Extent:
1 photograph (1 physical form).
Physical Description:
1 black-and-white glass plate negative, 4 x 5 in.
Scope and Content Note
View as seen from aboard a vessel. Originally received in Box 5.
Box 4; Box 8
Item No. 291.
Koningin Regentes (built 1900; warship; Royal Netherlands Navy) in the stream, starboard quarter view,
between 1900-1920
Extent:
1 photograph (2 physical forms).
Physical Description:
1 black-and-white glass plate negative, 4 x 5 in.; 1 black-and-white photographic print, 8 x 10 in.
Scope and Content Note
Sailors in view aboard. Originally received in Box 8.
Box 4; Box 8
Item No. 296.
U.S. Navy three-stack vessel at anchor, port broadside view,
circa 1900-1920
Extent:
1 photograph (2 physical forms).
Physical Description:
1 black-and-white glass plate negative, 4 x 5 in.; 1 black-and-white photographic print, 8 x 10 in.
Scope and Content Note
Originally received in Box 9. Possibly same vessel as item 237.
Box 4-8; Nitrate Storage
Subseries 2.3.
Other vessels,
circa 1900-1925
Extent:
11 photographs (33 physical forms: 6 prints, 3 glass plate negatives, 8 preservation contact negatives, 8 nitrate negatives,
8 preservation contact interpositives)
Scope and Content Note
Consists of miscellaneous vessels, excluding sailing and United States Navy vessels. Identified vessels include INTREPID (built
1900; tugboat), LS-76 (built 1904; lightship), PASADENA (tugboat), THETIS (built 1881; cutter; U.S. Revenue Service), and
WAILELE (built 1904; steam schooner). Other vessels include sugar lighters, a rowboat, a launch, and a crane barge.
Arrangement
Arranged in item number order.
Box 5; Box 7; Nitrate Storage
Item No. 017.
Wailele (built 1904; steam schooner) and Intrepid (built 1900; tugboat) underway,
between 1910-1919
Extent:
1 photograph (4 physical forms).
Physical Description:
1 black-and-white preservation contact negative, 3.25 x 5.5 in.; 1 black-and-white nitrate negative, 4 x 6 in.; 1 black-and-white
preservation contact interpositive, 3.25 x 5.5 in.; 1 black-and-white photographic print, 3.25 x 5.5 in.
Scope and Content Note
Starboard broadside view of INTREPID in the foreground. Port broadside view of WAILELE in middle distance. Stern view of an
unidentified tugboat near the stern of WAILELE. View as seen from an unidentified vessel partially in view on the right. Originally
received in Folder 25. Previously numbered as item 1B.
Box 5; Box 8
Item No. 020.
Thetis (built 1881; cutter; U.S. Revenue Service) underway, starboard broadside view, off Oahu, Hawaii,
circa 1900-1920
Extent:
1 photograph (4 physical forms).
Physical Description:
1 black-and-white preservation contact negative, 3.25 x 5.5 in.; 1 black-and-white nitrate negative; 1 black-and-white preservation
contact interpositive, 3.25 x 5.5 in.; 1 black-and-white photographic print, 8 x 10 in.
Scope and Content Note
Diamondhead is in the background. Originally received in Folder 25.
Box 5; Nitrate Storage
Item No. 035.
Sugar lighters,
circa 1900-1920
Extent:
1 photograph (3 physical forms).
Physical Description:
1 black-and-white preservation contact negative, 4 x 5 in.; 1 black-and-white nitrate negative, 4 x 6 in.; 1 black-and-white
preservation contact interpositive, 4 x 5 in.
Scope and Content Note
Barges filled with sacks of cargo alongside an unidentified steamship. Originally received in Folder 15.
Box 5; Nitrate Storage
Item No. 055.
Pasadena (tugboat) under tow, port broadside view,
circa 1900-1920
Extent:
1 photograph (3 physical forms).
Physical Description:
1 black-and-white preservation contact negative, 4 x 5 in.; 1 black-and-white nitrate negative, 4 x 6 in.; 1 black-and-white
preservation contact interpositive, 4 x 5 in.
Scope and Content Note
Originally received in Folder 21.
Box 6; Box 7; Nitrate Storage
Item No. 064.
Wailele (built 1904; steam schooner), port quarter view, docked at Honolulu, Hawaii,
1910-1919
Extent:
1 photograph (4 physical forms).
Physical Description:
1 black-and-white preservation contact negative, 4 x 5 in.; 1 black-and-white nitrate negative, 4 x 6 in.; 1 black-and-white
preservation contact interpositive, 4 x 5 in.; 1 black-and-white photographic print, 4 x 5 in.
Scope and Content Note
Sign on building advertises Dimond & Co. Ltd. Originally received in Folder 26.
Box 6; Nitrate Storage
Item No. 098.
Rowboat with four men underway in open waters,
circa 1900-1920
Extent:
1 photograph (3 physical forms).
Physical Description:
1 black-and-white preservation contact negative, 4 x 5 in.; 1 black-and-white nitrate negative, 4 x 6 in.; 1 black-and-white
preservation contact interpositive, 4 x 5 in.
Scope and Content Note
Originally received in Folder 19.
Box 7; Nitrate Storage
Item No. 122.
Launch underway with people on board at an unidentified port,
circa 1900-1920
Extent:
1 photograph (3 physical forms).
Physical Description:
1 black-and-white preservation contact negative, 4 x 5 in.; 1 black-and-white nitrate negative, 4 x 6 in.; 1 black-and-white
preservation contact interpositive, 4 x 5 in.
Scope and Content Note
Originally received in Folder 21.
Box 7; Nitrate Storage
Item No. 130.
Crane barge, broadside view,
circa 1900-1920
Extent:
1 photograph (3 physical forms).
Physical Description:
1 black-and-white preservation contact negative, 4 x 5 in.; 1 black-and-white nitrate negative, 4 x 6 in.; 1 black-and-white
preservation contact interpositive, 4 x 5 in.
Scope and Content Note
Possibly a self-powered crane barge. Note smoke stack. Originally received in Folder 15.
Box 4; Box 7
Item No. 269.
Tugboat in the stream, starboard broadside view,
circa 1900-1920
Extent:
1 photograph (2 physical forms).
Physical Description:
1 black-and-white glass plate negative, 4 x 5 in.; 1 black-and-white photographic print, 4 x 5 in.
Scope and Content Note
Originally received in Box 8.
Box 4; Box 8
Item No. 297.
LS-76 (built 1904; lightship), port broadside view,
between 1904-1925
Extent:
1 photograph (2 physical forms).
Physical Description:
1 black-and-white glass plate negative, 4 x 5 in.; 1 black-and-white photographic print, 8 x 10 in.
Scope and Content Note
Possibly with Madrono (built 1885; lighthouse tender) or Manzanita (built 1908; lighthouse tender). Originally received in
Box 10.
Box 4; Box 8
Item No. 298.
LS-76 (built 1904; lightship), port broadside view,
between 1904-1925
Extent:
1 photograph (2 physical forms).
Physical Description:
1 black-and-white glass plate negative, 4 x 5 in.; 1 black-and-white photographic print, 8 x 10 in.
Scope and Content Note
Possibly with Madrono (built 1885; lighthouse tender) or Manzanita (built 1908; lighthouse tender). Originally received in
Box 10.
Box 1-8; Nitrate Storage
Series 3.
Coastlines, cities, and people ashore,
circa 1895-1920
Extent:
80 photographs (117 physical forms: 3 prints, 63 glass plate negatives, 17 preservation contact negatives, 17 nitrate negatives,
17 preservation contact interpositives)
Scope and Content Note
Contains photographs of the San Francisco Bay area, Hawaii, and Washington, D.C. Also includes views of unidentified coastlines,
ports, and views ashore. People are featured in some of the views ashore.
Due to a lack of information on the items' original enclosures, the locations where the photographs were taken could not always
be positively identified. Series 3.1 and Series 3.5 may contain additional views of the San Francisco Bay area, Hawaii, and
Washington, D.C.
Arrangement
Arranged into five subseries: 3.1 Coastlines; 3.2 San Francisco Bay area scenes; 3.3 Hawaii scenes; 3.4 Washington, D.C. scenes;
3.5 Unidentified waterfronts and views ashore.
Box 1-4, 7; Nitrate Storage
Subseries 3.1.
Coastlines,
circa 1900-1920
Extent:
18 photographs (20 physical forms: 17 glass plate negatives, 1 preservation contact negative, 1 nitrate negative, 1 preservation
contact interpositive)
Scope and Content Note
Contains views of unidentified coastlines as seen from the water. Some views contain structures, such as lighthouses and a
military fort.
Due to a lack of information on the items' original enclosures, the locations where the photographs were taken could not be
positively identified. This series may contain additional views of the San Francisco Bay area and Hawaii.
Arrangement
Arranged in item number order.
Box 7; Nitrate Storage
Item No. 156.
Shoreline, unidentified,
circa 1900-1920
Extent:
1 photograph (3 physical forms).
Physical Description:
1 black-and-white preservation contact negative, 4 x 5 in.; 1 black-and-white nitrate negative, 4 x 6 in.; 1 black-and-white
preservation contact interpositive, 4 x 5 in.
Scope and Content Note
A steamship, possibly a hulk, is alongside the shore. A Originally received in Folder 15.
Box 1
Item No. 191.
Coastline, unidentified,
circa 1900-1920
Extent:
1 photograph (1 physical form).
Physical Description:
1 black-and-white glass plate negative, 4 x 5 in.
Scope and Content Note
Snow-covered mountains in view. Originally received in Box 4.
Box 1
Item No. 192.
Coastline, unidentified,
circa 1903
Extent:
1 photograph (1 physical form).
Physical Description:
1 black-and-white glass plate negative, 4 x 5 in.
Scope and Content Note
Buildings in view on shore. Originally received in Box 13.
Box 1
Item No. 194.
Coastline, unidentified,
circa 1903
Extent:
1 photograph (1 physical form).
Physical Description:
1 black-and-white glass plate negative, 4 x 5 in.
Scope and Content Note
Snow-covered mountains in view. Originally received in Box 13.
Box 1
Item No. 195.
Coastline, unidentified,
circa 1900-1920
Extent:
1 photograph (1 physical form).
Physical Description:
1 black-and-white glass plate negative, 4 x 5 in.
Scope and Content Note
Snow-covered mountains in view. No original box/folder number indicated.
Box 2
Item No. 197.
Coastline, unidentified,
circa 1903
Extent:
1 photograph (1 physical form).
Physical Description:
1 black-and-white glass plate negative, 4 x 5 in.
Scope and Content Note
Snow-covered mountains in view. No original box/folder number indicated.
Box 2
Item No. 198.
Coastline, unidentified,
circa 1903
Extent:
1 photograph (1 physical form).
Physical Description:
1 black-and-white glass plate negative, 4 x 5 in.
Scope and Content Note
Buildings in view on shore. No original box/folder number indicated.
Box 2
Item No. 199.
Coastline, unidentified,
circa 1903
Extent:
1 photograph (1 physical form).
Physical Description:
1 black-and-white glass plate negative, 4 x 5 in.
Scope and Content Note
Distant view. No original box/folder number indicated.
Box 2
Item No. 202.
Coastline, unidentified,
circa 1900-1920
Extent:
1 photograph (1 physical form).
Physical Description:
1 black-and-white glass plate negative, 4 x 5 in.
Scope and Content Note
Snow-covered mountains in view. No original box/folder number indicated.
Box 2
Item No. 203.
Coastline, unidentified,
circa 1900-1920
Extent:
1 photograph (1 physical form).
Physical Description:
1 black-and-white glass plate negative, 4 x 5 in.
Scope and Content Note
Snow-covered mountains in view. No original box/folder number indicated.
Box 2
Item No. 226.
Coastline, unidentified,
circa 1903
Extent:
1 photograph (1 physical form).
Physical Description:
1 black-and-white glass plate negative, 4 x 5 in.
Scope and Content Note
Originally received in Box 13.
Box 2
Item No. 227.
Coastline, unidentified,
circa 1903
Extent:
1 photograph (1 physical form).
Physical Description:
1 black-and-white glass plate negative, 4 x 5 in.
Scope and Content Note
Buildings in view. Originally received in Box 13.
Box 2
Item No. 231.
Coastline, unidentified,
circa 1900-1920
Extent:
1 photograph (1 physical form).
Physical Description:
1 black-and-white glass plate negative, 4 x 5 in.
Scope and Content Note
A lighthouse appears to be on the left, distant view. Originally received in Box 10.
Box 3
Item No. 235.
Coastline, unidentified fort,
circa 1900-1920
Extent:
1 photograph (1 physical form).
Physical Description:
1 black-and-white glass plate negative, 4 x 5 in.
Scope and Content Note
Military fort possibly in view. Originally received in Box 9.
Box 3
Item No. 246.
Coastline, unidentified,
circa 1900-1920
Extent:
1 photograph (1 physical form).
Physical Description:
1 black-and-white glass plate negative, 4 x 5 in.
Scope and Content Note
Originally received in Box 9.
Box 3
Item No. 253.
Coastline, unidentified,
circa 1900-1920
Extent:
1 photograph (1 physical form).
Physical Description:
1 black-and-white glass plate negative, 4 x 5 in.
Scope and Content Note
Distant view. Originally received in Box 7.
Box 3
Item No. 265.
Lighthouse, distant view,
circa 1900-1920
Extent:
1 photograph (1 physical form).
Physical Description:
1 black-and-white glass plate negative, 4 x 5 in.
Scope and Content Note
Appears to be a lighthouse on a small island. Originally received in Box 5.
Box 4
Item No. 279.
Coastline, unidentified,
circa 1900-1920
Extent:
1 photograph (1 physical form).
Physical Description:
1 black-and-white glass plate negative, 4 x 5 in.
Scope and Content Note
Originally received in Box 6.
Box 1-2, 5-7; Nitrate Storage
Subseries 3.2.
San Francisco Bay area scenes,
circa 1895-1920
Extent:
13 photographs (33 physical forms: 3 glass plate negatives, 10 preservation contact negatives, 10 nitrate negatives, 10 preservation
contact interpositives)
Scope and Content Note
Photographs taken in the San Francisco Bay area, including views of the Panama-Pacific International Exposition, Point Bonita
lighthouse, Alcatraz, and San Francisco's northern waterfront.
Two photographs of naval vessels likely in San Francisco Bay for the Panama-Pacific International Exposition can be found
in Series 2.2, items 051 and 068.
See also Series 3.5 for unidentified waterfronts and views ashore which may contain additional photographs of the San Francisco
Bay area that were not identified as such on the items' original enclosure.
Arrangement
Arranged in item number order.
Box 5; Nitrate Storage
Item No. 025.
Column of Progress and the entrance to the Court of the Universe at the Panama-Pacific International Exhibition, San Francisco,
California,
1915
Extent:
1 photograph (3 physical forms).
Physical Description:
1 black-and-white preservation contact negative, 4 x 5 in.; 1 black-and-white nitrate negative, 4 x 6 in.; 1 black-and-white
preservation contact interpositive, 4 x 5 in.
Scope and Content Note
As seen from the water. A tugboat is towing a barge which has a replica of the Ferry Building on board. The barge has a 'Henry
C. Peterson' banner on the side. Originally received in Folder 20.
Box 5; Nitrate Storage
Item No. 049.
Column of Progress and the entrance to the Court of the Universe at the Panama-Pacific International Exhibition, San Francisco,
California,
1915
Extent:
1 photograph (3 physical forms).
Physical Description:
1 black-and-white preservation contact negative, 4 x 5 in.; 1 black-and-white nitrate negative, 4 x 6 in.; 1 black-and-white
preservation contact interpositive, 4 x 5 in.
Scope and Content Note
As seen from the water. Tower of Jewels is also in view. Originally received in Folder 20.
Box 5; Nitrate Storage
Item No. 050.
Palace of Machinery at the Panama-Pacific International Exhibition, San Francisco, California,
1915
Extent:
1 photograph (3 physical forms).
Physical Description:
1 black-and-white preservation contact negative, 4 x 5 in.; 1 black-and-white nitrate negative, 4 x 6 in.; 1 black-and-white
preservation contact interpositive, 4 x 5 in.
Scope and Content Note
As seen from the water. Originally received in Folder 20.
Box 5; Nitrate Storage
Item No. 052.
Panama-Pacific International Exhibition, San Francisco, California,
1915
Extent:
1 photograph (3 physical forms).
Physical Description:
1 black-and-white preservation contact negative, 4 x 5 in.; 1 black-and-white nitrate negative, 4 x 6 in.; 1 black-and-white
preservation contact interpositive, 4 x 5 in.
Scope and Content Note
General view as seen from the water. Palace of Machinery is partially in view on right. Passenger and freight slips are on
the right. The top of the power plant can be seen over the buildings in the center. Originally received in Folder 20.
Box 5; Nitrate Storage
Item No. 053.
Panama-Pacific International Exhibition, San Francisco, California,
1915
Extent:
1 photograph (3 physical forms).
Physical Description:
1 black-and-white preservation contact negative, 4 x 5 in.; 1 black-and-white nitrate negative, 4 x 6 in.; 1 black-and-white
preservation contact interpositive, 4 x 5 in.
Scope and Content Note
General view as seen from the water. Includes Column of Progress, Tower of Jewels, Palace of Transportation, Palace of Agriculture,
and other buildings. Originally received in Folder 20.
Box 5; Nitrate Storage
Item No. 054.
Mines and Metallurgy Palace at the Panama-Pacific International Exhibition, San Francisco, California,
1915
Extent:
1 photograph (3 physical forms).
Physical Description:
1 black-and-white preservation contact negative, 4 x 5 in.; 1 black-and-white nitrate negative, 4 x 6 in.; 1 black-and-white
preservation contact interpositive, 4 x 5 in.
Scope and Content Note
As seen from the water. No original box/folder number indicated, possibly Folder 20.
Box 6; Nitrate Storage
Item No. 104.
Alcatraz Island, San Francisco Bay, California,
circa 1900-1920
Extent:
1 photograph (3 physical forms).
Physical Description:
1 black-and-white preservation contact negative, 4 x 5 in.; 1 black-and-white nitrate negative, 4 x 6 in.; 1 black-and-white
preservation contact interpositive, 4 x 5 in.
Scope and Content Note
Originally received in Folder 23.
Box 7; Nitrate Storage
Item No. 121.
Panama-Pacific International Exhibition, San Francisco, California,
1915
Extent:
1 photograph (3 physical forms).
Physical Description:
1 black-and-white preservation contact negative, 4 x 5 in.; 1 black-and-white nitrate negative, 4 x 6 in.; 1 black-and-white
preservation contact interpositive, 4 x 5 in.
Scope and Content Note
Distant view of the waterfront as seen from the bay. No original box/folder number indicated.
Box 7; Nitrate Storage
Item No. 132.
Alcatraz, San Francisco Bay, California,
circa 1900-1920
Extent:
1 photograph (3 physical forms).
Physical Description:
1 black-and-white preservation contact negative, 4 x 5 in.; 1 black-and-white nitrate negative, 4 x 6 in.; 1 black-and-white
preservation contact interpositive, 4 x 5 in.
Scope and Content Note
As seen from aboard MANOA (built 1913; merchant vessel). Originally received in Folder 16.
Box 7; Nitrate Storage
Item No. 133.
Panama-Pacific International Exhibition, San Francisco, California,
1915
Extent:
1 photograph (3 physical forms).
Physical Description:
1 black-and-white preservation contact negative, 4 x 5 in.; 1 black-and-white nitrate negative, 4 x 6 in.; 1 black-and-white
preservation contact interpositive, 4 x 5 in.
Scope and Content Note
Distant view of the waterfront as seen from the bay. Originally received in Folder 21.
Box 1
Item No. 193.
Point Bonita, Marin Headlands, California,
circa 1903
Extent:
1 photograph (1 physical form).
Physical Description:
1 black-and-white glass plate negative, 4 x 5 in.
Scope and Content Note
Distant view. Originally received in Box 13.
Box 2
Item No. 196.
Alcatraz Island, San Francisco Bay, California,
circa 1903
Extent:
1 photograph (1 physical form).
Physical Description:
1 black-and-white glass plate negative, 4 x 5 in.
Scope and Content Note
Seen from the bay. Originally received in Box 13.
Box 2
Item No. 221.
Northern waterfront, San Francisco, California,
circa 1895-1905
Extent:
1 photograph (1 physical form).
Physical Description:
1 black-and-white glass plate negative, 4 x 5 in.
Scope and Content Note
Gibraltar Warehouse as well as Merchants' Ice and Cold Storage are among the buildings in view as seen from the bay. Sailing
vessels pierside. Telegraph Hill is in the background. Originally received in Box 1.
Box 2-5, 8; Nitrate Storage
Subseries 3.3.
Hawaii scenes,
circa 1900-1920
Extent:
12 photographs (18 physical forms: 2 prints, 10 glass plate negatives, 2 preservation contact negatives, 2 nitrate negatives,
2 preservation contact interpositives)
Scope and Content Note
Photographs likely taken in Hawaii. Includes view of coastlines and waterfronts as seen from the water. Also includes views
of people ashore.
See also Series 3.5 for unidentified waterfronts and views ashore which may contain additional photographs of Hawaii that
were not identified as such on the items' original enclosure.
Arrangement
Arranged in item number order.
Box 5; Nitrate Storage
Item No. 014.
Honolulu, Hawaii waterfront,
circa 1900-1920
Extent:
1 photograph (3 physical forms).
Physical Description:
1 black-and-white preservation contact negative, 4 x 5 in.; 1 black-and-white nitrate negative, 4 x 6 in.; 1 black-and-white
preservation contact interpositive, 4 x 5 in.
Scope and Content Note
Pier 6 is in view. Unidentified passenger vessels and a four-stack naval vessel are docked. Originally received in Folder
23. See also item 56.
Box 5; Nitrate Storage
Item No. 056.
Honolulu, Hawaii waterfront,
circa 1900-1920
Extent:
1 photograph (3 physical forms).
Physical Description:
1 black-and-white preservation contact negative, 4 x 5 in.; 1 black-and-white nitrate negative, 4 x 6 in.; 1 black-and-white
preservation contact interpositive, 4 x 5 in.
Scope and Content Note
Pier 6 is in view. Unidentified passenger vessels and a four-stack naval vessel are docked. Originally received in Folder
23. See also item 14.
Box 2
Item No. 213.
Hawaii plaza scene,
circa 1900-1920
Extent:
1 photograph (1 physical form).
Physical Description:
1 black-and-white glass plate negative, 4 x 5 in.
Scope and Content Note
Men are seated in the foreground. A statue is in the background. Originally received in Box 11. See also Item 271.
Box 3; Box 8
Item No. 247.
Honolulu, Hawaii waterfront scene?,
circa 1903
Extent:
1 photograph (2 physical forms).
Physical Description:
1 black-and-white glass plate negative, 4 x 5 in.; 1 black-and-white photographic print, 8 x 10 in.
Scope and Content Note
View as seen from the water. Steamships in port. Glass negative enclosure notes that it was originally received in Box 9,
but Box 12 is indicated on the verso of the copy print. See also 301 and 302 for similar views.
Box 3
Item No. 249.
Palm trees, possibly in Hawaii,
circa 1902
Extent:
1 photograph (1 physical form).
Physical Description:
1 black-and-white glass plate negative, 4 x 5 in.
Scope and Content Note
Originally received in Box 6.
Box 3
Item No. 250.
One man and three women posing at the fence outside homes on the Hawaiian Islands?,
circa 1902
Extent:
1 photograph (1 physical form).
Physical Description:
1 black-and-white glass plate negative, 4 x 5 in.
Scope and Content Note
The address of one of the homes is 1323. One woman is holding a newspaper. Two bicycles are in the foreground. Originally
received in Box 6.
Box 3
Item No. 251.
Man and two women posing with a horse and surrey, possibly on the Hawaiian Islands,
circa 1902
Extent:
1 photograph (1 physical form).
Physical Description:
1 black-and-white glass plate negative, 4 x 5 in.
Scope and Content Note
Originally received in Box 6.
Box 4
Item No. 271.
Two men and a group of children in a plaza in Hawaii,
circa 1902
Extent:
1 photograph (1 physical form).
Physical Description:
1 black-and-white glass plate negative, 4 x 5 in.
Scope and Content Note
Originally received in Box 6. See also Item 213.
Box 4
Item No. 272.
Diamond Head, Hawaii,
circa 1902
Extent:
1 photograph (1 physical form).
Physical Description:
1 black-and-white glass plate negative, 4 x 5 in.
Scope and Content Note
Originally received in Box 6.
Box 4
Item No. 273.
Diamond Head, Hawaii,
circa 1902
Extent:
1 photograph (1 physical form).
Physical Description:
1 black-and-white glass plate negative, 4 x 5 in.
Scope and Content Note
Originally received in Box 6.
Box 4
Item No. 301.
Honolulu, Hawaii waterfront scene?,
circa 1900-1920
Extent:
1 photograph (1 physical form).
Physical Description:
1 black-and-white glass plate negative, 4 x 5 in.
Scope and Content Note
View as seen from the water. Vessels in port. No original box/folder number indicated. Similar view as items 247 and 302.
Box 4; Box 8
Item No. 302.
Honolulu, Hawaii waterfront scene?,
circa 1903
Extent:
1 photograph (2 physical forms).
Physical Description:
1 black-and-white glass plate negative, 4 x 5 in.; 1 black-and-white photographic print, 8 x 10 in.
Scope and Content Note
View as seen from the water. Originally received in Box 12. Similar view as items 247 and 301.
Box 2, 4
Subseries 3.4.
Washington, D.C. scenes,
circa 1900-1920
Extent:
4 photographs (4 physical forms: 4 glass plate negatives)
Scope and Content Note
Includes views of the United States Capitol building, Library of Congress, and Washington Monument in Washington, D.C.
See also Series 3.5 for unidentified waterfronts and views ashore which may contain additional photographs of Washington,
D.C. that were not identified as such on the items' original enclosure.
Arrangement
Arranged in item number order.
Box 2
Item No. 201.
United States Capitol building, Washington, D.C.,
circa 1900-1920
Extent:
1 photograph (1 physical form).
Physical Description:
1 black-and-white glass plate negative, 4 x 5 in.
Scope and Content Note
No original box/folder number indicated.
Box 2
Item No. 206.
Library of Congress, Washington, D.C.,
circa 1900-1920
Extent:
1 photograph (1 physical form).
Physical Description:
1 black-and-white glass plate negative, 4 x 5 in.
Scope and Content Note
No original box/folder number indicated.
Box 2
Item No. 211.
Library of Congress, Washington, D.C.,
circa 1900-1920
Extent:
1 photograph (1 physical form).
Physical Description:
1 black-and-white glass plate negative, 4 x 5 in.
Scope and Content Note
Originally received in Box 11.
Box 4
Item No. 270.
Washington Monument, Washington, D.C.,
circa 1902
Extent:
1 photograph (1 physical form).
Physical Description:
1 black-and-white glass plate negative, 4 x 5 in.
Scope and Content Note
Originally received in Box 6.
Box 1-4, 6, 8; Nitrate Storage
Subseries 3.5.
Unidentified waterfronts and views ashore,
circa 1900-1920
Extent:
33 photographs (42 physical forms: 1 print, 29 glass plate negatives, 4 preservation contact negatives, 4 nitrate negatives,
4 preservation contact interpositives)
Scope and Content Note
Includes views of unidentified waterfronts, many of which show various vessels in port. Also includes miscellaneous scenery
and people ashore in unidentified locations.
Due to a lack of information on the items' original enclosures, the locations where the photographs were taken could not be
positively identified. This series may contain additional views of the San Francisco Bay area, Hawaii, and Washington, D.C.
Arrangement
Arranged in item number order.
Box 6; Nitrate Storage
Item No. 087.
Waterfront scene, unidentified,
circa 1900-1920
Extent:
1 photograph (3 physical forms).
Physical Description:
1 black-and-white preservation contact negative, 4 x 5 in.; 1 black-and-white nitrate negative, 4 x 6 in.; 1 black-and-white
preservation contact interpositive, 4 x 5 in.
Scope and Content Note
Seen from the water. Bow view of a one-masted sailing vessel pierside. Derricks in view. Appears to be a large quantity of
lumber on shore. Originally received in Folder 21. See also items 177 and 178.
Box 6; Nitrate Storage
Item No. 111.
Waterfront scene, unidentified,
circa 1900-1920
Extent:
1 photograph (3 physical forms).
Physical Description:
1 black-and-white preservation contact negative, 4 x 5 in.; 1 black-and-white nitrate negative, 4 x 6 in.; 1 black-and-white
preservation contact interpositive, 4 x 5 in.
Scope and Content Note
Unidentified steamer-barkentine, starboard bow view, at anchor. Originally received in Folder 23.
Box 6; Nitrate Storage
Item No. 118.
Waterfront scene, unidentified,
circa 1900-1920
Extent:
1 photograph (3 physical forms).
Physical Description:
1 black-and-white preservation contact negative, 1.75 x 2.52 in.; 1 black-and-white nitrate negative, 4 x 6 in.; 1 black-and-white
preservation contact interpositive, 1.75 x 2.52 in.
Scope and Content Note
Originally received in Folder 21.
Box 6; Nitrate Storage
Item No. 119.
Waterfront scene, unidentified,
circa 1900-1920
Extent:
1 photograph (3 physical forms).
Physical Description:
1 black-and-white preservation contact negative, 4 x 5 in.; 1 black-and-white nitrate negative, 4 x 6 in.; 1 black-and-white
preservation contact interpositive, 4 x 5 in.
Scope and Content Note
Pier railway in foreground. Unidentified passenger vessel wharfside in the distance. Originally received in Folder 21.
Box 1
Item No. 168.
Two women and a man posing ashore,
circa 1900-1920
Extent:
1 photograph (1 physical form).
Physical Description:
1 black-and-white glass plate negative, 4 x 5 in.
Scope and Content Note
Originally received in Box 3. See also item 169.
Box 1
Item No. 169.
Two women posing ashore,
circa 1900-1920
Extent:
1 photograph (1 physical form).
Physical Description:
1 black-and-white glass plate negative, 4 x 5 in.
Scope and Content Note
Originally received in Box 3. See also item 168.
Box 1
Item No. 170.
Group seated on a house porch,
circa 1900-1920
Extent:
1 photograph (1 physical form).
Physical Description:
1 black-and-white glass plate negative, 4 x 5 in.
Scope and Content Note
Fourteen men, women, and children in view plus two dogs. A horse and buggy is in the left background. Originally received
in Box 3.
Box 1
Item No. 171.
Group portrait ashore, candid view,
circa 1900-1920
Extent:
1 photograph (1 physical form).
Physical Description:
1 black-and-white glass plate negative, 4 x 5 in.
Scope and Content Note
Two men, two women, and a child. Originally received in Box 3. See also item 182.
Box 1
Item No. 172.
Group posing on the front steps to a home,
circa 1900-1920
Extent:
1 photograph (1 physical form).
Physical Description:
1 black-and-white glass plate negative, 4 x 5 in.
Scope and Content Note
Three women, one man, and one young boy. The address of the residence is 741. Originally received in Box 3. See also item
179.
Box 1
Item No. 177.
Waterfront scene, unidentified,
circa 1900-1920
Extent:
1 photograph (1 physical form).
Physical Description:
1 black-and-white glass plate negative, 4 x 5 in.
Scope and Content Note
Seen from the water. View includes large buildings and rail cars with unknown cargo. Two barges in view on right. Originally
received in Box 5. See also items 87 and 178.
Box 1
Item No. 178.
Waterfront scene, unidentified,
circa 1900-1920
Extent:
1 photograph (1 physical form).
Physical Description:
1 black-and-white glass plate negative, 4 x 5 in.
Scope and Content Note
Seen from the water. Large buildings and two barges on left. Derricks and large crane on right. Originally received in Box
5. See also items 87 and 177.
Box 1
Item No. 179.
Woman and child ashore,
circa 1900-1920
Extent:
1 photograph (1 physical form).
Physical Description:
1 black-and-white glass plate negative, 4 x 5 in.
Scope and Content Note
Originally received in Box 3. See also item 172.
Box 1
Item No. 180.
Four women posing ashore in front of a palm tree,
circa 1903
Extent:
1 photograph (1 physical form).
Physical Description:
1 black-and-white glass plate negative, 4 x 5 in.
Scope and Content Note
Originally received in Box 3. See also item 183.
Box 1
Item No. 182.
Group posing ashore,
circa 1903
Extent:
1 photograph (1 physical form).
Physical Description:
1 black-and-white glass plate negative, 4 x 5 in.
Scope and Content Note
Two men, two women, and a child. Originally received in Box 3. See also item 171.
Box 1
Item No. 183.
Four women posing ashore in front of a palm tree,
circa 1903
Extent:
1 photograph (1 physical form).
Physical Description:
1 black-and-white glass plate negative, 4 x 5 in.
Scope and Content Note
Image is blurry. Originally received in Box 3. See also item 180.
Box 1
Item No. 184.
Two men posing ashore,
circa 1900-1920
Extent:
1 photograph (1 physical form).
Physical Description:
1 black-and-white glass plate negative, 4 x 5 in.
Scope and Content Note
Originally received in Box 4. See also item 185.
Box 1
Item No. 185.
Three men and a woman posing ashore,
circa 1900-1920
Extent:
1 photograph (1 physical form).
Physical Description:
1 black-and-white glass plate negative, 4 x 5 in.
Scope and Content Note
Originally received in Box 4. See also item 184.
Box 2
Item No. 212.
Building, unidentified,
circa 1900-1920
Extent:
1 photograph (1 physical form).
Physical Description:
1 black-and-white glass plate negative, 4 x 5 in.
Scope and Content Note
Originally received in Box 11.
Box 2
Item No. 215.
Bridge in unidentified location,
circa 1900-1920
Extent:
1 photograph (1 physical form).
Physical Description:
1 black-and-white glass plate negative, 4 x 5 in.
Scope and Content Note
Originally received in Box 11.
Box 2
Item No. 218.
Group posing in an early automobile,
circa 1900-1920
Extent:
1 photograph (1 physical form).
Physical Description:
1 black-and-white glass plate negative, 4 x 5 in.
Scope and Content Note
Three women, two men, and a dog are inside the car. No original box/folder number indicated. See also items 233 and 234.
Box 2
Item No. 229.
Two women posing ashore in a horse and buggy,
circa 1900-1920
Extent:
1 photograph (1 physical form).
Physical Description:
1 black-and-white glass plate negative, 4 x 5 in.
Scope and Content Note
Originally received in Box 10. See also item 230.
Box 2
Item No. 230.
Two women posing ashore in a horse and buggy,
circa 1900-1920
Extent:
1 photograph (1 physical form).
Physical Description:
1 black-and-white glass plate negative, 4 x 5 in.
Scope and Content Note
Originally received in Box 10. See also item 229.
Box 3
Item No. 233.
Group posing in an early automobile,
circa 1900-1920
Extent:
1 photograph (1 physical form).
Physical Description:
1 black-and-white glass plate negative, 4 x 5 in.
Scope and Content Note
Originally received in Box 10. See also items 218 and 234.
Box 3
Item No. 234.
Group posing in an early automobile,
circa 1900-1920
Extent:
1 photograph (1 physical form).
Physical Description:
1 black-and-white glass plate negative, 4 x 5 in.
Scope and Content Note
Image is reversed. Two men, two women, and two dogs. Originally received in Box 10. See also items 218 and 233.
Box 3
Item No. 236.
Waterfront, unidentified,
circa 1900-1920
Extent:
1 photograph (1 physical form).
Physical Description:
1 black-and-white glass plate negative, 4 x 5 in.
Scope and Content Note
Steam and sailing vessels are wharfside. Originally received in Box 9.
Box 3
Item No. 257.
Studio portrait of an older man with a beard,
circa 1900-1920
Extent:
1 photograph (1 physical form).
Physical Description:
1 black-and-white glass plate negative, 4 x 5 in.
Scope and Content Note
Originally received in Box 7.
Box 3
Item No. 264.
Portrait of three women and three men after a hunting expedition,
circa 1900-1920
Extent:
1 photograph (1 physical form).
Physical Description:
1 black-and-white glass plate negative, 4 x 5 in.
Scope and Content Note
Group is posing with their guns. A deer is hanging from the doorway of a barn. Originally received in Box 5.
Box 3
Item No. 267.
Waterfront, unidentified,
circa 1900-1920
Extent:
1 photograph (1 physical form).
Physical Description:
1 black-and-white glass plate negative, 4 x 5 in.
Scope and Content Note
Vessels in port. View as seen from a steamship. Originally received in Box 8.
Box 4
Item No. 274.
Mountain scenery, unidentified,
circa 1900-1920
Extent:
1 photograph (1 physical form).
Physical Description:
1 black-and-white glass plate negative, 4 x 5 in.
Scope and Content Note
A fenced-lined road with utility lines is winding around the mountain. Originally received in Box 6.
Box 4
Item No. 275.
Mountain scenery, unidentified,
circa 1900-1920
Extent:
1 photograph (1 physical form).
Physical Description:
1 black-and-white glass plate negative, 4 x 5 in.
Scope and Content Note
A fenced-lined road with utility lines is winding around the mountain. Originally received in Box 6.
Box 4
Item No. 278.
Landscape, unidentified,
circa 1900-1920
Extent:
1 photograph (1 physical form).
Physical Description:
1 black-and-white glass plate negative, 4 x 5 in.
Scope and Content Note
Possibly farmland. Multiple identical small structures in view. Originally received in Box 6.
Box 4
Item No. 280.
Factory building?,
circa 1902
Extent:
1 photograph (1 physical form).
Physical Description:
1 black-and-white glass plate negative, 4 x 5 in.
Scope and Content Note
Originally received in Box 6.
Box 4; Box 8
Item No. 303.
Waterfront scene, unidentified,
circa 1903
Extent:
1 photograph (2 physical forms).
Physical Description:
1 black-and-white glass plate negative, 4 x 5 in.; 1 black-and-white photographic print, 8 x 10 in.
Scope and Content Note
As seen from the water. Minvielle & Chastanet buildings and unidentified steamships in view. Originally received in Box 13.
