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A guide to the Frederick C. Matthews papers, 1855-1962
HDC0117 (SAFR 17622)  
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  • Access
  • Publication and Use Rights
  • Processing Note
  • Preferred Citation
  • Acquisition Information
  • Historical or Biographical Note
  • Collection Scope and Content
  • Collection Arrangement
  • Related Materials

  • Title: Frederick C. Matthews papers
    Date: 1855-1962
    Identifier/Call Number: HDC0117 (SAFR 17622)
    Creator: Matthews, Frederick C.
    Physical Description: 8.5 linear ft.
    Repository: San Francisco Maritime National Historical Park, Historic Documents Department
    Building E, Fort Mason
    San Francisco, CA 94123
    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.
    Physical Location: San Francisco Maritime NHP, Historic Documents Department
    Language(s): In English.

    Access

    This collection is open for use unless otherwise noted.

    Publication and Use Rights

    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.

    Processing Note

    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.

    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

    Acquisition Information

    SAFR-00001
    This collection was transferred from Golden Gate National Recreation Area to San Francisco Maritime National Historical Park.

    Historical or Biographical Note

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

    Collection 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.

    Collection Arrangement

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

    Related Materials

    Frederick C. Matthews photographs (SAFR 20772, P05-074) ca. 1930s
    • This material is located at San Francisco Maritime NHP

    Subjects and Indexing Terms

    Maritime history
    San Francisco (Calif.)
    Matthews, Frederick C.
    Correspondence
    Clippings
    Maritime Historian