Curtis (Captain Clifton) papers, 1919-1927

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Summary

Title:
Captain Clifton Curtis papers
Dates:
1919-1927
Creators:
Curtis, Captain Clifton
Abstract:
The Captain Clifton Curtis papers (SAFR 14304, HDC 96) contains the papers of Captain Curtis while he was Master of the steamships WEST KATAN, WEST ERRAL and SUSQUEHANNA during the years 1919 to 1923 and 1925 to 1927. The papers consist of correspondence regarding financial settlements for accounts, accidents, bills, invoices, radio grams, and payroll for the steamships. Other correspondences include communication with the Customs and Health Departments, officials for shipping and port entry and discussion of deserters. This collection has been processed to the collection level and is open for use without restriction.
Extent:
319 items
Language:
Predominantly in English. Also Spanish.
Preferred citation:

[Item description], [Location within collection organization identified by Collection Number/Series Number/File Unit Number/Item Number], HDC0096 (SAFR 14304), Captain Clifton Curtis papers, San Francisco Maritime National Historical Park

Background

Scope and content:

The Captain Clifton Curtis papers (SAFR 14304, HDC 96) contains the papers of Captain Curtis while he was Master of the steamships WEST KATAN, WEST ERRAL and SUSQUEHANNA during the years 1919 to 1923 and 1925 to 1927. The papers consist of correspondence regarding financial settlements for accounts, accidents, bills, invoices, radio grams, and payroll for the steamships. Other correspondences include communication with the Customs and Health Departments, officials for shipping and port entry and discussion of deserters. This collection has been processed to the collection level and is open for use without restriction.

Biographical / historical:

Captain Clifton Curtis was born June 4, 1858 in Searsport, Waldo, Maine. His parents were Captain Samuel Curtis and Elizabeth Jane Griffin. Curtis married Evelena G. Blethen on November 19, 1888 in Searsport. He died June 1, 1928 in San Pedro, California.

Acquisition information:

SAFR-00001

This collection was transferred from Golden Gate National Recreation Area to San Francisco Maritime National Historical Park.

Processing information:

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Arrangement:

This collection is arranged into four folders: correspondence, WEST KATAN expenses and wages, WEST ERRAL and SUSQUEHANNA records and additional WEST KATAN oversized documents.

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).
Date Prepared:
2012
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. 10/11/2012 .

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], HDC0096 (SAFR 14304), Captain Clifton Curtis papers, 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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