Captain Peter Johnson's memoirs, 1877-1927

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Summary

Creators:
Unknown
Abstract:
Captain Peter Johnson memoirs (SAFR 17847, HDC 394) dated 1877 to 1927, is a 107 paged xerographic copy of his reminiscences including his youth in Sweden, his seaman's days and his time as a steamship captain for Matson lines. The collection is available for research use without restriction.
Extent:
1 item
Language:
In English.
Preferred citation:

[Item description], [Location within collection organization identified by Collection Number/Series Number/File Unit Number/Item Number], HDC0394 (SAFR 17847), Captain Peter Johnson's memoirs, San Francisco Maritime National Historical Park

Background

Scope and content:

Captain Peter Johnson memoirs (SAFR 17847, HDC 394) dated 1877 to 1927, is a 107 paged xerographic copy of his reminiscences including his youth in Sweden, his seaman's days and his time as a steamship captain for Matson lines. The collection is available for research use without restriction.

Biographical / historical:

A biography or history has not been prepared for this collection.

Acquisition information:

SAFR-00001

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

Processing information:

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Arrangement:

This is a collection of a single item arranged into two 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 .

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], HDC0394 (SAFR 17847), Captain Peter Johnson's memoirs, 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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