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A guide to the Riesenberg family papers, 1920-1961
HDC0463 (SAFR 18804)  
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  • Collection Scope and Content
  • Collection Arrangement

  • Title: Riesenberg family papers
    Date: 1920-1961
    Identifier/Call Number: HDC0463 (SAFR 18804)
    Creator: Unknown
    Physical Description: .5 linear ft.
    Repository: San Francisco Maritime National Historical Park, Historic Documents Department
    Building E, Fort Mason
    San Francisco, CA 94123
    Abstract: The Riesenberg family papers (SAFR 18804, HDC 0463) includes manuscripts, notes and correspondence to and from Captain Felix Riesenberg (1879-1939). From Felix Riesenberg, Jr. (1913-1962), there are manuscript chapters for "Sea War" and incoming and outgoing correspondence. There are also several manuals from steamship companies and the U.S. government. This collection has been processed and is open for use without restriction.
    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], HDC0463 (SAFR 18804), Riesenberg family papers, San Francisco Maritime National Historical Park

    Acquisition Information

    SAFR-00001
    SAFR-02248.1
    In 1988, San Francisco Maritime National Historical Park acquired this collection from Golden Gate National Recreation Area.

    Historical or Biographical Note

    Felix Riesenberg, 1879-1939 and Felix Riesenberg, 1913-1962 were father and son who both wrote about life at sea.

    Collection Scope and Content

    The Riesenberg family papers (SAFR 18804, HDC 0463) includes manuscripts, notes and correspondence to and from Captain Felix Riesenberg (1879-1939). From Felix Riesenberg, Jr. (1913-1962), there are manuscript chapters for "Sea War" and incoming and outgoing correspondence. There are also several manuals from steamship companies and the U.S. government. This collection has been processed and is open for use without restriction.

    Collection Arrangement

    Arranged into groups roughly equivalent to correspondence, manuscripts and notes, and manuals. See the attached list of folder contents and dates.

    Subjects and Indexing Terms

    Riesenberg, Felix 1913-
    American President Lines, Ltd.
    American-Hawaiian Steamship Company
    New York (N.Y.)
    San Francisco Bay Area (Calif.)
    Correspondence