Matthews (Frederick C.) papers, 1855-1962

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Summary

Title:
Frederick C. Matthews papers
Dates:
1855-1962
Creators:
Matthews, Frederick C.
Abstract:
The collection includes the following document types: correspondence, articles, notes, clippings. Several of the articles written by Matthews in "Pacific Marine Review" used photographs and drawings that were documented in the Photo collection P05-074. The scrapbooks found in the collection are predominantly composed of newspaper clippings.
Extent:
8.5 linear ft
Language:
In English.
Preferred citation:

[Item description], [Location within collection organization identified by Collection Number/Series Number/File Unit Number/Item Number], HDC0117 (SAFR 17622), Frederick C. Matthews papers, San Francisco Maritime National Historical Park

Background

Scope and content:

The collection includes the following document types: correspondence, articles, notes, clippings. Several of the articles written by Matthews in "Pacific Marine Review" used photographs and drawings that were documented in the Photo collection P05-074. The scrapbooks found in the collection are predominantly composed of newspaper clippings.

Biographical / historical:

Frederick C. Matthews was a maritime historian who wrote many articles for "Pacific Marine Review", and compiled lists of sailing vessels.

Acquisition information:

SAFR-00001

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

Processing information:

The descriptions in this collection guide were compiled using the best available sources of information. Such sources include the creator's annotations or descriptions, collection accession files, primary and secondary source material and subject matter experts. While every effort was made to provide accurate information, in the event that you find any errors in this guide please contact the reference staff in order for us to evaulate and make corrections to this guide.

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

Arrangement:

This collection is arranged by form of material in 9 boxes.

Physical location:
San Francisco Maritime NHP, Historic Documents Department
Physical description:
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Rules or conventions:
Finding aid prepared using Describing Archives: A Content Standard .

About this collection guide

Collection Guide Author:
Processed by: Charles Miller, October 2005.
Date Prepared:
2015
Date Encoded:
Machine-readable finding aid derived from ICMS database and converted into xml from a template revised and updated by San Francisco Maritime National Historical Park, Historic Documents Department. 1/8/2015 .

Access and use

Restrictions:

This collection is open for use unless otherwise noted.

Terms of access:

Some material may be copyrighted or restricted. It is the researcher's obligation to determine and satisfy copyright or other case restrictions when publishing or otherwise distributing materials found in the collections.

Preferred citation:

[Item description], [Location within collection organization identified by Collection Number/Series Number/File Unit Number/Item Number], HDC0117 (SAFR 17622), Frederick C. Matthews papers, San Francisco Maritime National Historical Park

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