Williss (G. Frank) postcard collection, 1925-1930

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Summary

Title:
G. Frank Williss postcard collection
Dates:
1925-1930
Creators:
Williss, G. Frank
Abstract:
The G. Frank Williss postcard collection, 1925-1930, (SAFR 24254, P02-026) is comprised of photographic postcards mainly of fishing activities in Alaska. The collection has been processed to the Collection level and is open for use.
Extent:
12 items
Language:
In English.
Preferred citation:

[Item description], [Location within collection organization identified by Collection Number/Series Number/File Unit Number/Item Number], P02-026 (SAFR 24254), G. Frank Williss postcard collection, San Francisco Maritime National Historical Park

Background

Scope and content:

The G. Frank Williss postcard collection, 1925-1930, (SAFR 24254, P02-026) is comprised of photographic postcards mainly of fishing activities in Alaska. The collection has been processed to the Collection level and is open for use.

Contains photographic postcards of Bristol Bay gillnetters, the Libby, McNeill & Libby vessel GENERAL W.C. GORGAS (built 1902; freighter), and landscapes in Alaska, 1925-1930. There are 12 unique photographic images (black-and-white photographic postcards, 3.5 x 5.5 in.). The photographs relate to the Alaska fishing and canning industry.

Item list:
  • Item 01: GENERAL W.C. GORGAS (built 1902; freighter) anchored, starboard bow view.
  • Item 02: Steamship deck view, possibly aboard GENERAL W.C. GORGAS, in icy waters. A group of 10-13 men are gathered at the railing on the port side.
  • Item 03: Steamship deck view while underway, possibly aboard GENERAL W.C. GORGAS.
  • Item 04: Steamship docked at an unidentified wharf. View as seen from aboard the vessel looking toward a Libby, McNeill & Libby building. A large group of men and women are gathered on the wharf.
  • Item 05: Bristol Bay gillnetters tied to one another while under tow.
  • Item 06: Towboat towing Bristol Bay gillnetters.
  • Item 07: Bristol Bay gillnetter under sail, starboard broadside view. Two men are on board.
  • Item 08: Bristol Bay gillnetter under sail, port bow view. Two men are on board.
  • Item 09: View across the water of a landscape in the distance. A freighter is underway and buildings are on the shore on the left.
  • Item 10: View across the water of a landscape in the distance.
  • Item 11: Drift ice.
  • Item 12: Drift ice, some with sea birds on top.
Biographical / historical:

PRINZ SIGISMUND (built 1902; steamship) was built in Rostock, Germany. She was seized by the U.S. government during World War I, renamed GENERAL W.C. GORGAS, and used as a troop transport. In 1926, GENERAL W.C. GORGAS was purchased from the Panama Railroad Company by Libby, McNeill & Libby for use in their cannery business. She returned to troop transport service during World War II.

Acquisition information:

SAFR-01777

The collection was donated by G. Frank Williss in 2003. He found the photographs in a book that had belonged to his paternal grandfather.

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:

No arrangement due to the small size of the collection.

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, September 2014.
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. 3/30/2015 .

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], P02-026 (SAFR 24254), G. Frank Williss postcard 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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