Mills (Captain Warren F.) papers, ferryboat records and vessel history index cards collection, 1908-1977

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Summary

Title:
Captain Warren F. Mills papers, ferryboat records and vessel history index cards collection
Dates:
1908-1977
Abstract:
Captain Warren F. Mills papers, ferryboat records and vessel history index cards collection (SAFR 18467, HDC 89) ranges in date from 1908 to 1977. Mills' papers include two folders of correspondence and patents. The ferryboat records consist of a 1977 analysis of conversion to a restaurant for the ferryboat GARDEN CITY and six folders on the ferryboat EPPLETON HALL. The EPPLETON HALL records include correspondence, certification, R.B. Harrison and Son and Riley Boilers documents, an engineer's logbook, vessel plans and histories. These records date from 1969 to 1970. The undated vessel index cards are housed in three folders with a fourth folder containing a photocopy set of the 600 cards. This collection is processed and available for reference use without restriction.
Extent:
1333 items
Language:
In English.
Preferred citation:

[Item description], [Location within collection organization identified by Collection Number/Series Number/File Unit Number/Item Number], HDC0089 (SAFR 18467), Captain Warren F. Mills papers, ferryboat records and vessel history index cards collection, San Francisco Maritime National Historical Park

Background

Scope and content:

Captain Warren F. Mills papers, ferryboat records and vessel history index cards collection (SAFR 18467, HDC 89) ranges in date from 1908 to 1977. Mills' papers include two folders of correspondence and patents. The ferryboat records consist of a 1977 analysis of conversion to a restaurant for the ferryboat GARDEN CITY and six folders on the ferryboat EPPLETON HALL. The EPPLETON HALL records include correspondence, certification, R.B. Harrison and Son and Riley Boilers documents, an engineer's logbook, vessel plans and histories. These records date from 1969 to 1970. The undated vessel index cards are housed in three folders with a fourth folder containing a photocopy set of the 600 cards. This collection is processed and available for reference use without restriction.

Biographical / historical:

This finding aid does not have an agency history, biography, or historical note.

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.

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Arrangement:

This collection is arranged into 13 folders plus two oversize folders.

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: Historic Documents Department Staff (Bailey).
Date Prepared:
2013
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. 3/6/2013 .

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], HDC0089 (SAFR 18467), Captain Warren F. Mills papers, ferryboat records and vessel history index cards collection, 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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