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A guide to the Devonshire (bark) papers, 1824, 1839, 1866, 1870-1871, 1873, 1876, 1883
HDC0474 (SAFR 234)  
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  • Publication and Use Rights
  • Processing Note
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  • Acquisition Information
  • Historical or Biographical Note
  • Collection Scope and Content
  • Collection Arrangement

  • Title: Devonshire (bark) papers
    Date: 1824, 1839, 1866, 1870-1871, 1873, 1876, 1883
    Identifier/Call Number: HDC0474 (SAFR 234)
    Creator: Unknown
    Physical Description: .2 linear ft.
    Repository: San Francisco Maritime National Historical Park, Historic Documents Department
    Building E, Fort Mason
    San Francisco, CA 94123
    Abstract: Devonshire (bark) papers (SAFR 234, HDC 474) are xerographic copies of inventories, Captain's receipts, billheads, and lists of more ships from different ports around the world including the port of Cardiff in the United Kingdom. Dates are 1824, 1839, 1866, 1870-1871, 1873, 1876, and 1883. The collection has been processed to the collection level and is open for research without restriction.
    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

    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.

    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.
    Please cite the title and collection number in any correspondence with our staff.

    Preferred Citation

    [Item description], [Location within collection organization identified by Collection Number/Series Number/File Unit Number/Item Number], HDC0474 (SAFR 234), Devonshire (bark) papers, San Francisco Maritime National Historical Park

    Acquisition Information

    SAFR-00001
    In 1988, San Francisco Maritime National Historical Park acquired this collection from Golden Gate National Recreation Area.

    Historical or Biographical Note

    A history has not been prepared for this collection.

    Collection Scope and Content

    Devonshire (bark) papers (SAFR 234, HDC 474) are xerographic copies of inventories, Captain's receipts, billheads, and lists of more ships from different ports around the world including the port of Cardiff in the United Kingdom. Dates are 1824, 1839, 1866, 1870-1871, 1873, 1876, and 1883. The collection has been processed to the collection level and is open for research without restriction.

    Collection Arrangement

    Arranged in three folders.

    Subjects and Indexing Terms

    Lumber Transportation
    Shipbuilding
    San Francisco (Calif.)