A guide to the Captain Peter Johnson's memoirs, 1877-1927

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2015

A Guide to the Captain Peter Johnson's memoirs

HDC0394

San Francisco Maritime National Historical Park, National Park Service
2015, National Park Service

Title: Captain Peter Johnson's memoirs
Date: 1877-1927
Identifier/Call Number: HDC0394 (SAFR 17847)
Creator: Unknown
Physical Description: 1 item.
Repository: San Francisco Maritime National Historical Park, Historic Documents Department
Building E, Fort Mason
San Francisco, CA 94123
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.
Physical Location: San Francisco Maritime NHP, Historic Documents Department
Language(s): In English.

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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

Acquisition Information

SAFR-00001
In 1988, San Francisco Maritime National Historical Park acquired this collection from Golden Gate National Recreation Area.

Historical or Biographical Note

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

Collection 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.

Collection Arrangement

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

Subjects and Indexing Terms

Seafaring life
Ship captains
Steamboats
Matson Navigation Company
autobiographies
Captain