A guide to the San Francisco Maritime National Historical Park records, 1967-1992

Processed by: Historic Documents Department Staff (LeBlanc).
San Francisco Maritime National Historical Park
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2012

A Guide to the San Francisco Maritime National Historical Park records

HDC1641

San Francisco Maritime National Historical Park, National Park Service
2012, National Park Service

Title: San Francisco Maritime National Historical Park records
Date: 1967-1992
Identifier/Call Number: HDC1641 (SAFR 23384)
Originating agency: San Francisco Maritime National Historical Park (Agency : U.S.)
Physical Description: .2 LF
Repository: San Francisco Maritime National Historical Park, Historic Documents Department
Building E, Fort Mason
San Francisco, CA 94123
Abstract: The San Francisco Maritime National Historical Park Records, 1967-1992 (SAFR 23384, HDC 1641) consists of files about the restoration and maintenance of Park vessels and the donkey engine. The collection has been processed to the file level and is open for use without restrictions.
Physical Location: San Francisco Maritime NHP, Historic Documents Department
Language(s): In English.

Access

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Processing Note

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Preferred Citation

[Item description], [Location within collection organization identified by Collection Number/Series Number/File Unit Number/Item Number], HDC1641 (SAFR 23384), San Francisco Maritime National Historical Park records, San Francisco Maritime National Historical Park

Acquisition Information

SAFR-01330
Items were accumulated by Park staff.

Historical or Biographical Note

The San Francisco Maritime National Historical Park has it's roots in the 1940's as part of the San Francisco Museum of Science and Industry.
The San Francisco Maritime National Historical Park was conceived as part of the San Francisco Museum of Science and Industry in the 1940's with displays in various locations in the City of San Francisco, including at the Aquatic Park Bathhouse. The San Francisco Maritime Museum was formed in 1951 by the San Francisco Maritime Museum Association headed by Karl Kortum. Their holdings included BALCLUTHA and EPPLETON HALL. Concurrently the San Francisco Maritime State Historical Park was established in 1956. The State never took over the holdings of the Museum Association, but operated Hyde Street Pier and the Haslett Warehouse. Vessels included C.A. THAYER, WAPAMA, EUREKA, ALMA and HERCULES. In 1977 the State Park was taken over by the Golden Gate National Recreation Area (GGNRA) and became the National Maritime Museum. The title, while never popular and used sparingly, was written into the legislation authorizing the Federal takeover of the Park. The vessels were operated by the Facilities Unit of GGNRA. In about 1983, the ships and the museum functions of the Association were consolidated as the Maritime Unit of GGNRA. This arrangement continued until 1988 when a separate park, San Francisco Maritime National Historical Park was established by Act of Congress.

Collection Scope and Content

The San Francisco Maritime National Historical Park Records, 1967-1992 (SAFR 23384, HDC 1641) consists of files about the restoration and maintenance of Park vessels and the donkey engine. The collection has been processed to the file level and is open for use without restrictions.
Included here are vessel treatments, survey report, repair documents, and a fleet report.

Collection Arrangement

6 files arranged in one series.

Subjects and Indexing Terms

Preservation and restoration
Donkey engines
Ships--Preservation
San Francisco Maritime National Historical Park (Agency : U.S.)
Eppleton Hall (built 1914; tugboat)
Hercules (built 1907; tugboat)
Wapama (built 1915; steam schooner)
Hyde Street Pier
Restoration (Ship)