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Emile Topp Papers, 1931-1934
CHC 01.02
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Title: Emile Topp Papers, 1931-1934
Dates: 1931-1934
Collection Number: CHC 01.02
Creator/Collector:
Topp, Emile
California Maritime Academy
Extent: .2 linear feet
Repository:
California State University Maritime Academy
Vallejo, California 94590
Abstract: The Emile Topp Papers were artificially created but contains document pertaining to his time spent as the Superintendent of
Cal Maritime.
Language of Material: English
The collection is open to research.
Emile Topp Papers, 1931-1934. California State University Maritime Academy
Source Unknown. Collection was artificially created and there is no immediate source of the collection. It was likely an internal
transfer from the President's office or another related office.
Biography/Administrative History
Emile Topp was born in New York on April 22, 1893. At the age of 37 he was named the first Superintendent of the California
Maritime Academy, previously the California Nautical School, running the school from May 11, 1930 to February 14, 1934. Unlike
today, during his tenure the position of Superintendent was synonymous with the title Ships Master.
He was a Lieutenant in the U.S. Navy and passed away on June 23, 1937 in San Francisco and was buried at the San Francisco
National Cemetery.
Scope and Content of Collection
The Emile Topp Papers were artificially created but contains document pertaining to his time spent as the Superintendent of
Cal Maritime.
Topp, Emile
California Maritime Academy