Solis (Armando) photograph collection, 1876-1936

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Summary

Title:
Armando Solis photograph collection
Dates:
1876-1936
Creators:
Morrison, H. H. (Hiram Hudson), Captain
Abstract:
The Armando Solis photograph collection, 1876-1936, (SAFR 24839, P79-068) is comprised of photographs of various sailing vessels and crew portraits. The collection has been processed to the Item level and is open for use.
Extent:
16 items
Language:
In English.
Preferred citation:

[Item description], [Location within collection organization identified by Collection Number/Series Number/File Unit Number/Item Number], P79-068 (SAFR 24839), Armando Solis photograph collection, San Francisco Maritime National Historical Park

Background

Scope and content:

The Armando Solis photograph collection, 1876-1936, (SAFR 24839, P79-068) is comprised of photographs of various sailing vessels and crew portraits. The collection has been processed to the Item level and is open for use.

Consists of 16 black-and-white copy negatives, 4 x 5 in., of barks and ships underway and crew portraits aboard sailing vessels, 1876-1936. 11 of the photographs were taken by Hiram Hudson Morrison off Cape Flattery or in the Strait of Juan de Fuca between Washington and Canada.

Biographical / historical:

This collection does not include a historical or biographical note.

Acquisition information:

SAFR-00001

GOGA-00789

Purchase from Armando Solis via Robert Weinstein in 1979.

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.

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:

Arranged into two File Units: File Unit 1. Classified collection items; File Unit 2. Photo collection items.

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: L. Bianchi, August 2016.
Date Prepared:
2016
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. 10/2/2016 .

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], P79-068 (SAFR 24839), Armando Solis photograph collection, 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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