Davis (Leonard L.) certificates of discharge, 1943-1972

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Summary

Title:
Leonard L. Davis certificates of discharge
Dates:
1943-1972
Creators:
Unknown
Abstract:
The Leonard L. Davis certificates of discharge (SAFR 227, HDC 466)are xerographic copies of documents for Merchant Seaman Leonard L. Davis from 1943-1972. The certificates were issued by the Department of Commerce, Bureau of Marine Inspection and Navigation and the U.S. Coast Guard. They include handwritten notes about voyages on back of certificates. The collection has been processed to the collection level and is open for use without restriction.
Extent:
130 items
Language:
In English.
Preferred citation:

[Item description], [Location within collection organization identified by Collection Number/Series Number/File Unit Number/Item Number], HDC0466 (SAFR 227), Leonard L. Davis certificates of discharge, San Francisco Maritime National Historical Park

Background

Scope and content:

The Leonard L. Davis certificates of discharge (SAFR 227, HDC 466)are xerographic copies of documents for Merchant Seaman Leonard L. Davis from 1943-1972. The certificates were issued by the Department of Commerce, Bureau of Marine Inspection and Navigation and the U.S. Coast Guard. They include handwritten notes about voyages on back of certificates. The collection has been processed to the collection level and is open for use without restriction.

Vessels named include:
  • CAPE JOHNSON (freighter)
  • CAPE MEREDITH
  • C.E. DANT
  • HAWAIIAN REFINER
  • LURLINE (passenger vessel)
  • MARIPOSA (passenger vessel)
  • MATSONIA (freighter)
  • MONTEREY (steamship)
  • MORMACDAWN
  • OREGON BEAR
  • PHILIP KEARNY
  • PRESIDENT CLEVELAND (passenger vessel)
  • PRESIDENT ROOSEVELT (steamship)
  • PRESIDENT WILSON (freighter)
  • SANTA ANA (steam. schooner)
  • SEA FLIER (freighter: Liberty Ship)
Biographical / historical:

A biography has not been prepared for this collection.

Acquisition information:

SAFR-00001

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

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:

Documents arranged in a roughly chronological order into two folders.

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: Historic Documents Department Staff (Bailey), March 2015 (OAC).
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. 4/16/2015 .

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], HDC0466 (SAFR 227), Leonard L. Davis certificates of discharge, 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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