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A guide to the Frank J. Pomin straight bills of lading,
HDC1297 (SAFR 21356)  
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  • Collection Scope and Content
  • Collection Arrangement

  • Title: Frank J. Pomin straight bills of lading
    Date (bulk): June 1911
    Identifier/Call Number: HDC1297 (SAFR 21356)
    Creator: Unknown
    Physical Description: 3 items.
    Repository: San Francisco Maritime National Historical Park, Historic Documents Department
    Building E, Fort Mason
    San Francisco, CA 94123
    Abstract: The Frank J. Pomin straight bills of lading (SAFR 21356, HDC1297) comprise three documents for goods consigned to Mr. Pomin at the Lake Tahoe Basin post office where he was the first postmaster.
    Physical Location: San Francisco Maritime NHP, Historic Documents Department
    Language(s): In English.

    Access

    This collection is open for use unless otherwise noted.

    Publication and Use Rights

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    Processing Note

    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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    Preferred Citation

    [Item description], [Location within collection organization identified by Collection Number/Series Number/File Unit Number/Item Number], HDC1297 (SAFR 21356), Frank J. Pomin straight bills of lading, San Francisco Maritime National Historical Park

    Acquisition Information

    SAFR-00001
    These items are part of a bulk accession from Golden Gate National Recreational Area when the San Francisco Maritime Museum became a National Historical Park in 1988.

    Historical or Biographical Note

    Pomins, a Lake Tahoe vacation resort, opened in 1914. Frank J. Pomins owned the resort and was the first postmaster of the Lake Tahoe Basin post office named Pomins. The post office was established in 1914 or 1915 and discontinued in 1942.

    Collection Scope and Content

    The Frank J. Pomin straight bills of lading (SAFR 21356, HDC1297) comprise three documents for goods consigned to Mr. Pomin at the Lake Tahoe Basin post office where he was the first postmaster.
    Three original straight bills of lading showing items shipped via Southern Pacific Railroad Company as requested by Standard Oil Company and John Breuner Company to deliver materials such as tanks, seat, matting, petroleum and shades to the Pomin post office for delivery to Moana Villa, Lake Tahoe, California in June 1911.
    Collection is available for use.

    Collection Arrangement

    Original order was maintained.

    Subjects and Indexing Terms

    Cargo handling
    Pomins, California
    Bills of Lading
    Contracts