A guide to the Burgess Cogill photograph collection, circa 1880-1890
Processed by: L. Bianchi, August 2016..
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2016
A Guide to the Burgess Cogill photograph collection
P77-038
San Francisco Maritime National Historical Park, National Park Service
2016, National Park Service
Title: Burgess Cogill photograph collection
Date: circa 1880-1890
Identifier/Call Number: P77-038 (SAFR 24825)
Creator:
Peabody Museum of Salem
Cogill, Burgess
Physical Description:
4 items.
Repository:
San Francisco Maritime National Historical Park, Historic Documents Department
Building E, Fort Mason
San Francisco, CA 94123
Abstract: The Burgess Cogill photograph collection, circa 1880-1890, (SAFR 24825, P77-038) is comprised of photographs of SNOW & BURGESS
(built 1878; ship, 3m). The collection has been processed to the Item level and is open for use.
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], P77-038 (SAFR 24825), Burgess Cogill photograph collection, San Francisco Maritime National Historical Park
Acquisition Information
SAFR-00001
GOGA-00789
Gift from Burgess Cogill. The photographs are copy prints made from items at the Peabody Museum of Salem.
SAFR-00001 is a blanket accession that was transferred from the Golden Gate National Recreation Area (GGNRA) to the San Francisco
Maritime National Historical Park in September 1988. GGNRA had previously acquired the collection from the San Francisco Maritime
Museum when it became a unit of the National Park Service in 1977.
GOGA-00789 was transferred from the J. Porter Shaw Library to the Golden Gate National Recreation Area (GGNRA) in February
1985.
Historical or Biographical Note
This collection does not include a historical or biographical note.
Collection Scope and Content
The Burgess Cogill photograph collection, circa 1880-1890, (SAFR 24825, P77-038) is comprised of photographs of SNOW & BURGESS
(built 1878; ship, 3m). The collection has been processed to the Item level and is open for use.
Contains copy photographs of SNOW & BURGESS (built 1878; ship, 3m) docked, possibly in Massachusetts, as well as a copy photograph
of a painting of SNOW & BURGESS, circa 1880-1890. There are 3 unique photographic images in 4 physical forms (3 black-and-white
photographic prints and 1 black-and-white negative).
Collection Arrangement
No arrangement due to the small size of the collection.
Subjects and Indexing Terms
Sailing ships
Snow & Burgess (Schooner)
Black-and-white prints (photographs)
Black-and-white negatives
Stored in Classified Collection.
Item No. I01.35387.
Snow & Burgess (built 1878; ship, 3m) docked, port bow view, possibly at Boston, Massachusetts,
circa 1880-1890
Extent:
1 photograph.
Physical Description:
1 black-and-white silver gelatin photographic print, 8 x 10 in., pl (8 x 10 in.)
Scope and Content Note
Yards are cockbilled. Credit: Peabody Museum of Salem, negative no 16854. Restricted use.
Stored in Classified Collection.
Item No. I09.35386.
Snow & Burgess (built 1878; ship, 3m) deck view looking forward from amidships, possibly at Boston, Massachusetts,
circa 1880-1890
Extent:
1 photograph.
Physical Description:
1 black-and-white silver gelatin photographic print, 8 x 10 in., pl (8 x 10 in.)
Scope and Content Note
Credit: Peabody Museum of Salem, negative no 16855. Restricted use.
Stored in Classified Collection.
Item No. J07.35385.
Snow & Burgess (built 1878; ship, 3m) painting showing the vessel underway, port broadside view, on the East Coast of the
United States,
circa 1880-1890
Extent:
1 photograph (2 physical forms).
Physical Description:
1 black-and-white silver gelatin photographic print, 8 x 10 in.; 1 black-and-white safety negative, 4 x 5 in.
n; b&w safety neg; 5x7 in., pl (8 x 10 in.), n (4 x 5 in.)
Scope and Content Note
Copy of a painting at the Peabody Museum of Salem. Broadside, under sail. Credit: Peabody Museum of Salem, negative no 13549.
Restricted use.
