San Francisco Maritime State Historic Park records, 1957-1978, bulk 1972-1977

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Summary

Title:
San Francisco Maritime State Historic Park records
Dates:
1957-1978, bulk 1972-1977
Creators:
San Francisco Maritime State Historic Park
Abstract:
Collection includes organizational planning documents, correspondence, accident reports, brochures & booklets, Project X, correspondence regarding transfer of Haslett Warehouse to the State, financial and special events records, apprenticeship program, Hyde Street Pier logbooks, newspaper clippings, oversized plans and miscellaneous papers (1957-1978).
Extent:
8.2 linear ft
Language:
In English.
Preferred citation:

[Item description], [Location within collection organization identified by Collection Number/Series Number/File Unit Number/Item Number], HDC0650 (SAFR 9400), San Francisco Maritime State Historic Park records, San Francisco Maritime National Historical Park

Background

Scope and content:

Collection includes organizational planning documents, correspondence, accident reports, brochures & booklets, Project X, correspondence regarding transfer of Haslett Warehouse to the State, financial and special events records, apprenticeship program, Hyde Street Pier logbooks, newspaper clippings, oversized plans and miscellaneous papers (1957-1978).

Biographical / historical:

San Francisco Maritime State Historic Park included Hyde Street Pier, Aquatic Park, Haslett Warehouse, and the ships C.A. Thayer (3m schooner), Alma (scow schooner), Hercules (tugboat, prop), Eppleton Hall (tugboat, side wheel), Eureka (ferry, side wheel) and Wapama (steam schooner).

The Park was administered by the State from 1957 until 1977. Concurrently, collections and the Balclutha (ship, 3m) were administered by the San Francisco Maritime Museum. In 1977, the San Francisco Maritime State Historic Park became part of the Golden Gate National Recreation Area, administered by the National Park Service.

Acquisition information:

SAFR-00001

SAFR-00432, SAFR-02210

This collection was transferred from Golden Gate National Recreation Area to San Francisco Maritime National Historical Park.

Processing information:

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.

Arrangement:
This collection is arranged in series as follows:
  • Series 1: Organizational Planning Documents (1964-1977)
  • Series 2: Financial Records (1960-1978)
  • Series 3: Apprenticeship Program Records (1962-1976)
  • Series 4: Special Events Records (1963-1977)
  • Series 5: Hyde Street Pier Logbooks (1969-1977)
  • Series 6: Publications (c. 1963-1977)
  • Series 7: Periodical Articles (1962-1977)
  • Series 8: Security Records (1965-1977)
  • Series 9: Museum Vessel Records (1959-1975)
  • Series 10: Aquatic Park Records (1961-1977)
  • Series 11: Exhibit Dept. Records (c. 1963)
  • Series 12: Scrapbooks (1955-1963)
  • Series 13: Interpretive Dept. Records (1971-1976)
  • Series 14: Equipment Index (1963)
  • Series 15: Accretion of miscellaneous records (1936-1982)
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 .

About this collection guide

Collection Guide Author:
Processed by: Historic Documents Department Staff (Bailey), February 2015 (OAC).
Date Prepared:
2015
Date Encoded:
Machine-readable finding aid derived from ICMS database and converted into xml from a template revised and updated by San Francisco Maritime National Historical Park, Historic Documents Department. 2/6/2015 .

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], HDC0650 (SAFR 9400), San Francisco Maritime State Historic Park records, 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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