A guide to the Robert G. Aldrich logbook and correspondence, 1843-1930
Processed by: Historic Documents Department Staff (LeBlanc).
San Francisco Maritime National Historical Park
2012
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A Guide to the Robert G. Aldrich logbook and correspondence
HDC1660
San Francisco Maritime National Historical Park, National Park Service2012, National Park Service
Title: Robert G. Aldrich logbook and correspondence
Date: 1843-1930
Identifier/Call Number: HDC1660 (SAFR 23816)
Author:
Aldrich, Robert G.
Physical Description:
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Repository:
San Francisco Maritime National Historical Park, Historic Documents Department
Building E, Fort Mason
San Francisco, CA 94123
Abstract: The Robert G. Aldrich logbook and correspondence, 1843-1930 (SAFR 23816, HDC 1660) collection contains a logbook written by
Aldrich while aboard the CONSTANCE (schooner) and several letters to his sisters. The collection has been processed to the
file unit level and is available for research with some restrictions due to its fragile condition.
Physical Location: San Francisco Maritime NHP, Historic Documents Department
Language(s):
In English.
This collection is open for use unless otherwise noted. The logbook is fragile and requires the assistance of a reference
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The collection was donated by a decendant of Robert G. Aldrich.
Historical or Biographical Note
Historical information about Robert G. Aldrich could not be found.
The Robert G. Aldrich logbook and correspondence, 1843-1930 (SAFR 23816, HDC 1660) collection contains a logbook written by
Aldrich while aboard the CONSTANCE (schooner) and several letters to his sisters. The collection has been processed to the
file unit level and is available for research with some restrictions due to its fragile condition.
The logbook contains a passage on the placement of guns during a military exercise, notes on nautical navigation rules and
examples, mathematical lessons and exercises, and sails data. Much of the logbook contains poems written by Aldrich.
Tucked behind the front cover of the logbook were several items including letters written by Aldrich to his sisters 1843 and
1899, the latter with an envelope that reads, From R.G. Aldrich U.S.N. Among other loose items are a 1930 letter bequeathing
a camphor wood chest from Mollie A. Webber to her nephew, Robert E. Aldrich originally in small envelope that reads: To be
opened at my death, Mollie Aldrich Webber; hydraulic hose advertisement by R.G. Aldrich; white silk doily with a color image
of the battleship OLYMPIA 16 x 16 cm (6.5 x 6.5 inches), see separation sheet.
2 files
Subjects and Indexing Terms
Navigation
Families
Aldrich, Robert G.
Constance (schooner)
United States. Navy.
Poems
School notebooks