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A guide to the Leonard L. Davis certificates of discharge, 1943-1972
HDC0466 (SAFR 227)  
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  • Publication and Use Rights
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  • Collection Scope and Content
  • Collection Arrangement

  • Title: Leonard L. Davis certificates of discharge
    Date: 1943-1972
    Identifier/Call Number: HDC0466 (SAFR 227)
    Creator: Unknown
    Physical Description: 130 items.
    Repository: San Francisco Maritime National Historical Park, Historic Documents Department
    Building E, Fort Mason
    San Francisco, CA 94123
    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.
    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], HDC0466 (SAFR 227), Leonard L. Davis certificates of discharge, 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 biography has not been prepared for this collection.

    Collection 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)

    Collection Arrangement

    Documents arranged in a roughly chronological order into two folders.

    Subjects and Indexing Terms

    merchant mariners
    U.S. Department of Commerce, Bureau of Navigation