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A guide to the Kramer A. Adams photograph collection, 1873-1943
P15-029 (SAFR 24656)
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Title: Kramer A. Adams photograph collection
Date: 1873-1943
Identifier/Call Number: P15-029 (SAFR 24656)
Creator:
Adams, Kramer A.
Physical Description:
3 items.
Repository:
San Francisco Maritime National Historical Park, Historic Documents Department
Building E, Fort Mason
San Francisco, CA 94123
Abstract: The Kramer A. Adams photograph collection, 1873-1943, (SAFR 24656, P15-029) is comprised of photographs of JOSIE LANE (built
1916; paddle ferry), JOHN McCULLOUGH (built 1873; schooner, 2m), and SAILOR BOY (built 1883; schooner, 3m). The collection
has been processed to the Collection level and is open for use.
Physical Location: San Francisco Maritime NHP, Historic Documents Department
Language(s):
In English.
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[Item description], [Location within collection organization identified by Collection Number/Series Number/File Unit Number/Item
Number], P15-029 (SAFR 24656), Kramer A. Adams photograph collection, San Francisco Maritime National Historical Park
SAFR-02355
Found in the office of SFMNHP librarian David Hull after his retirement.
Historical or Biographical Note
This collection does not include a historical or biographical note.
The Kramer A. Adams photograph collection, 1873-1943, (SAFR 24656, P15-029) is comprised of photographs of JOSIE LANE (built
1916; paddle ferry), JOHN McCULLOUGH (built 1873; schooner, 2m), and SAILOR BOY (built 1883; schooner, 3m). The collection
has been processed to the Collection level and is open for use.
Consists of the following items:
Item 1. JOSIE LANE (built 1916; paddle ferry) laid up at a dock in Sacramento, California, circa 1943. Photograph by Kramer
A. Adams. 1 black-and-white photographic print, 2.25 x 3.25 in.
Item 2. JOHN McCULLOUGH (built 1873; schooner, 2m) underway, starboard quarter view, 1873-1893. 1 black-and-white photographic
print (Christmas greeting card), 3.5 x 7 in. Handwritten by Nannie M. Escola on the verso is a description of the vessel as
well as a personal holiday greeting dated 1972. The verso is also stamped with Kramer A. Adam's name and address.
Item 3. SAILOR BOY (built 1883; schooner, 3m) loading by wire while anchored in Caspar, California, 1904. 1 black-and-white
photographic print (Christmas greeting card), 3.5 x 7 in. Signed by Nannie M. Escola on the front. Handwritten by Nannie M.
Escola on the verso is a description of the vessel. The verso is also stamped with Kramer A. Adam's name and address.
No arrangement due to the small size of the collection.
Subjects and Indexing Terms
Paddle steamers
Schooners
Pacific Coast (Calif.)
Sacramento (Calif.)
Black-and-white prints (photographs)