Henderson family photograph, 1960-1964

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Summary

Title:
Henderson family photograph
Dates:
1960-1964
Creators:
Henderson family
Abstract:
The Henderson family photograph, 1960-1964, (SAFR 24856, P16-016) is comprised of a copy photograph of an original half-tone print of waterskiing in Aquatic Park during a Columbus Day celebration, San Francisco, California. The collection has been processed to the Item level and is open for use.
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], P16-016 (SAFR 24856), Henderson family photograph, San Francisco Maritime National Historical Park

Background

Scope and content:

The Henderson family photograph, 1960-1964, (SAFR 24856, P16-016) is comprised of a copy photograph of an original half-tone print of waterskiing in Aquatic Park during a Columbus Day celebration, San Francisco, California. The collection has been processed to the Item level and is open for use.

Contains one black-and-white copy photographic print, 8 x 10 in., of a Chris Craft power yacht pulling five water-skiers in the cove adjacent to Aquatic Park, San Francisco, California, during a Columbus Day celebration, 1960-1964. The five men are in a pyramid formation with three men on the bottom and two men standing on top of the three men's shoulders. The man driving the Chris Craft (#28 K 1468) is Thomas S. Henderson, a member of the Mariposa Boat Club in San Francisco. The passenger in the boat is Jerry Henderson. Two of the water-skiers are identified as Thomas F. Henderson (top right) and Dutch Sewell (lower right).

In the background is the Sea Scout base, with sailboats and power boats docked alongside. The pumping station is partially in view in the right background, located at the foot of Van Ness Avenue.

Biographical / historical:

This collection does not include a historical or biographical note.

Acquisition information:

SAFR-02350

The photograph was donated in December 2016 to San Francisco Maritime National Historical Park by Steven Henderson, grandson of Thomas S. Henderson, son of Thomas F. Henderson, and nephew of Jerry Henderson.

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.

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Arrangement:

Single item.

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, 2017.
Date Prepared:
2017
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. 6/30/2017 .

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], P16-016 (SAFR 24856), Henderson family photograph, 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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