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A guide to the Golden Gate National Recreation Area National Maritime Museum photographs and media, 1977-1988
P91-069 (SAFR 22245)  
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Boxes 1-2; Film canister 1

Series 1.  Ships, 1977-1988

Extent: 1389 items

Scope and Content Note

Contains photographs and media of the vessels ALMA, BALCLUTHA, C.A. THAYER, EPPLETON HALL, EUREKEA, HERCULES, WAPAMA. The photographs show the vessels on their own, close up shots of different parts of the vessels, staff members working and sailing on the vessels.
Box 1, Folders 1, 6-7

Subseries 1.1.  Alma (built 1891; scow schooner), 1977-1988

Extent: 316 items (3 folders)

Scope and Content Note

Contains photographs of the condition of the vessel, repair work, and a photographic postcard of people on the ALMA near Hyde Street Pier.

Arrangement

Arranged into three file units: Alma (built 1891; scow schooner) condition survey, Alma (built 1891; scow schooner) repair work, People aboard the Alma (built 1891; scow schooner) for sailing and other events.
Arranged chronologically within each file unit.
Box 1, Folder 6

File Unit 01.  Alma (built 1891; scow schooner) condition survey, circa 1977-1988

Extent: 1 folder (132 items).

Scope and Content Note

This file unit contains photographs documenting the state of the vessel's condition.
Box 1, Folder 6

Item No. 01.  Alma (built 1891; scow schooner) before 1980s restoration, circa 1977-1985

Extent: 37 items.
Physical Description: 37 black-and-white negatives, 35 mm

Scope and Content Note

Includes a few photographs of the C.A. THAYER.
Box 1, Folder 6

Item No. 01.010.  Alma (built 1891; scow schooner) before 1980s restoration, circa 1977-early 1980s

Extent: 1 photograph.
Physical Description: 1 black-and-white negative, 35 mm

Scope and Content Note

Close-up photograph of rotten wood; an ink pen is placed on the wood for scale.
Box 1, Folder 6

Item No. 01.013.  Alma (built 1891; scow schooner) before 1980s restoration, circa 1977-early 1980s

Extent: 1 photograph.
Physical Description: 1 black-and-white negative, 35 mm

Scope and Content Note

Photograph showing condition of wooden structures on deck.
Box 1, Folder 6

Item No. 01.015.  Alma (built 1891; scow schooner) before 1980s restoration, circa 1977-early 1980s

Extent: 1 photograph.
Physical Description: 1 black-and-white negative, 35 mm

Scope and Content Note

Condition photograph of gear awaiting repair.
Box 1, Folder 6

Item No. 01.022.  Alma (built 1891; scow schooner) before 1980s restoration, circa 1977-early 1980s

Extent: 1 photograph.
Physical Description: 1 black-and-white negative, 35 mm

Scope and Content Note

An unidentified man works on the base of a new mast, under construction.
Box 1, Folder 6

Item No. 01.033.  Alma (built 1891; scow schooner) before 1980s restoration, circa 1977-early 1980s

Extent: 1 photograph.
Physical Description: 1 black-and-white negative, 35 mm

Scope and Content Note

New mast under construction at the shipyard.
Box 1, Folder 6

Item No. 02.  Alma (built 1891; scow schooner) condition survey, 1983 September

Extent: 16 items.
Physical Description: 16 color prints, 3.5 x 5 in.

Scope and Content Note

Each photograph has a typed card attached on the back that describes the damage being shown. One description says that the bowsprit pulled fastenings through and broke anchor windlass during winter storms on December 22, 1982 and that damage resulted from a collision with EPPLETON HALL after ALMA dragged her anchor. The original envelope said "Alma drydocking 1984."
Box 1, Folder 6

Item No. 03.  Alma (built 1891; scow schooner) damage after hitting Black Point Bridge with mast, and subsequent condition survey in Petaluma, California, 1984 August

Extent: 41 items.
Physical Description: 41 color slides
Box 1, Folder 6

Item No. 04.  Alma (built 1891; scow schooner) repair work on deck, deckhouse, hull, circa 1980-1988

Extent: 38 items.
Physical Description: 36 black-and-white negatives, 35 mm; 2 black-and-white contact sheets
Box 1, Folders 1 and 7

File Unit 02.  Alma (built 1891; scow schooner) repair work, 1984-1987

Extent: 2 folders (183 items).

Scope and Content Note

This file unit contains photographs documenting repair work and/or maintenance being done on the vessel.
Box 1, Folder 7

Item No. 01.  Alma (built 1891; scow schooner) masts being replaced, 1984

Extent: 143 photographs.
Physical Description: 28 color prints, 3.5 x 4.5 in.; 112 black-and-white negatives, 35 mm; 3 black-and-white contact sheets (111 images)

Scope and Content Note

One of the original envelopes for the color prints said: "Franklin Delano Roosevelt Fishing Pier. Alma restoration. Attn: Jessie Brady. Marc & Crew. Harry & Crew. Ron & Crew. Balclutha."
Box 1, Folder 7

Item No. 01.054.  Alma (built 1891; scow schooner) masts being replaced, 1984

Extent: 1 photograph.
Physical Description: 1 black-and-white negative, 35 mm

Scope and Content Note

An unidentified man works on setting the mast in place.
Box 1, Folder 7

Item No. 01.090.  Alma (built 1891; scow schooner) masts being replaced, 1984

Extent: 1 photograph.
Physical Description: 1 black-and-white negative, 35 mm

Scope and Content Note

Park staff setting the mast in place; the deck around the main mast is taken up for setting the mast.
Box 1, Folder 7

Item No. 01.132.  Alma (built 1891; scow schooner) masts being replaced, 1984

Extent: 1 photograph.
Physical Description: 1 black-and-white negative, 35 mm

Scope and Content Note

A crane lifts Alma's (built 1891; scow schooner) mast for replacement.
Box 1, Folder 7

Item No. 02.  Alma (built 1891; scow schooner) starboard hold decking repair, 1985 April 1

Extent: 4 items.
Physical Description: 4 color polaroid photographs

Scope and Content Note

Includes one photograph of passenger dock beams on the EUREKA dock (Mr. Elliott contract) with the ALMA in the background.
Box 1, Folder 1

Item No. 03.  Alma (built 1891; scow schooner) in drydock, 1987 Spring

Extent: 36 items.
Physical Description: 36 black-and-white negatives, 35 mm
FM315--3 FLOOR PHOCOLL P91-069, Box 1, Folder 1

Item No. 03.001.  Alma (built 1891; scow schooner) drydock, 1987 spring

Extent: 1 photograph.
Physical Description: black-and-white negative, 35 mm

Scope and Content Note

Stern view of the vessel on blocks, undergoing repair. Three men are seen working on the hull, below the waterline. Planking is removed and timbers are visible.
FM315--3 FLOOR PHOCOLL P91-069, Box 1, Folder 1

Item No. 03.002.  Alma (built 1891; scow schooner) drydock, 1987 spring

Extent: 1 photograph.
Physical Description: black-and-white negative, 35 mm

Scope and Content Note

Close-up stern view, below the waterline, with planking removed and timbers exposed. An unidentified man is working under the vessel.
FM315--3 FLOOR PHOCOLL P91-069, Box 1, Folder 1

Item No. 03.003.  Alma (built 1891; scow schooner) drydock, 1987 spring

Extent: 1 photograph.
Physical Description: black-and-white negative, 35 mm

Scope and Content Note

Close-up view of the bottom of the hull, planking removed and timbers exposed, on blocks during repair. The interior of the hold can be seen from the outside.
FM315--3 FLOOR PHOCOLL P91-069, Box 1, Folder 1

Item No. 03.031.  Alma (built 1891; scow schooner) drydock, 1987 spring

Extent: 1 photograph.
Physical Description: black-and-white negative, 35 mm

Scope and Content Note

Block and tackle holding what appears to be the towrail or bulwark in the air during repair.
Box 1, Folder 1

File Unit 03.  People aboard the Alma (built 1891; scow schooner) for sailing and other events, 1978

Extent: 1 folder.
Box 1, Folder 1

Item No. 01.  People aboard Alma (built 1891; scow schooner) while docked at Hyde Street Pier, 1978

Extent: 1 item.
Physical Description: 1 color photographic postcard, 4.25 x 6 in.

Scope and Content Note

Coit Tower and the EUREKA in the background. Photograph taken in 1978. Postcard sent in 1987.
Box 1, Folder 1

Subseries 1.2.  Balclutha (built 1886; ship, 3m), circa 1987

Extent: 1 item (1 folder)

Scope and Content Note

Contains a photograph of people aboard the vessel for an event.

Arrangement

Arranged into one file unit: People aboard the Balclutha for events.
Box 1, Folder 1

File Unit 01.  People aboard Balclutha (built 1886; ship, 3m) for events, circa 1987

Extent: 1 folder.
Box 1, Folder 1

Item No. 01.  Golden Gate (GOGA) staff aboard Balclutha (built 1886; ship, 3m) for a holiday party, circa 1987 December

Extent: 1 item.
Physical Description: 1 black-and-white photographic print, 8 x 10 in.

Scope and Content Note

Group portrait of about 50 people.
Box 1, Folders 8-10; Film canister 1

Subseries 1.3.  C.A. Thayer (built 1895; schooner, 3m), 1977-1988

Extent: 319 items (3 folders; 1 film reel)

Scope and Content Note

Contains photographs documenting the condition of the vessel and repair work. Contains one interpretive film reel about the vessel.

Arrangement

Arranged into three file units: C.A. Thayer (built 1895; schooner, 3m) condition survey; C.A. Thayer (built 1895; schooner, 3m) repair work; C.A. Thayer (built 1895; schooner, 3m) interpretation.
Arranged chronologically within each file unit.
Box 1, Folder 8

File Unit 01.  C.A. Thayer (built 1895; schooner, 3m) condition survey, 1982-1983

Extent: 1 folder (11 items).

Scope and Content Note

This file unit contains photographs documenting the state of the vessel's condition.
Box 1, Folder 8

Item No. 01.  C.A. Thayer (built 1895; schooner, 3m) exterior condition photographs, 1982-1983, undated

Extent: 11 photographs.
Physical Description: 7 color photographic prints, 3.5 x 5 in.; 4 color Polaroid photographs

Scope and Content Note

Includes photographs of storm damage in December 1983. Shows broken bowsprit and foremast. Original envelope said: "Steve - some pics of Thayer. -Don"
Box 1, Folder 8

Item No. 01.001.  C.A. Thayer (built 1895; schooner, 3m) hole in starboard, 1983 December

Extent: 1 photograph.
Physical Description: 1 color photographic print, 3.5 x 5 in.

Scope and Content Note

Hole due to rotten wood in the starboard hull.
Box 1, Folder 8

Item No. 01.002.  C.A. Thayer (built 1895; schooner, 3m) -- starboard hull patch, 1983 December

Extent: 1 photograph.
Physical Description: 1 color photographic print, 3.5 x 5 in.

Scope and Content Note

Plate covering rotting wood on the starboard hull. Exposed rotten wood is seen to the right of the plate.
Box 1, Folder 8

Item No. 01.003.  C.A. Thayer (built 1895; schooner, 3m) -- inner guy band -- bowsprit, 1983 December

Extent: 1 photograph.
Physical Description: 1 color photographic print, 3.5 x 5 in.

Scope and Content Note

Inner guy band of the bowsprit.
Box 1, Folder 8

Item No. 01.004.  C.A. Thayer (built 1895; schooner, 3m) -- starboard storm damage, 1983 December

Extent: 1 photograph.
Physical Description: 1 color photographic print, 3.5 x 5 in.

Scope and Content Note

Close-up of storm damage to the starboard hull.
Box 1, Folder 8

Item No. 01.005.  C.A. Thayer (built 1895; schooner, 3m) -- trail board covering in way of gammon strap, 1983 December

Extent: 1 photograph.
Physical Description: 1 color photographic print, 3.5 x 5 in.

Scope and Content Note

Trail board covering in the way of a gammon strap.
Box 1, Folders 9-10

File Unit 02.  C.A. Thayer (built 1895; schooner, 3m) repair work, 1983-1984

Extent: 2 folders (307 items).

Scope and Content Note

This file unit contains photographs documenting repair work and/or maintenance being done on the vessel.
Box 1, Folder 9

Item No. 01.  C.A. Thayer (built 1895; schooner, 3m) mast replacement, 1983-1984

Extent: 264 photographs.
Physical Description: 198 black-and-white negatives, 35 mm; 6 black-and-white contact sheets of 35 mm film (227 images) and 60 black-and-white photographic prints, 8 x 10 in.

Scope and Content Note

Includes photographs of the creation of the three masts, their transport from the shipyard to the vessel, and close up shots of the masts being replaced. Most photographs are taken from the ground but there are a few aerial shots as well.
Photographer(s) unknown though one is likely Richard Frear. "[Richard] Frear should have negatives for Thayer mast" written on outside of original box. Many of the prints that do not have corresponding negatives were very likely made from Richard Frear photographs. Richard Frear was a National Park Service photographer and there are more of his photographs in the San Francisco Maritime NHP collections.
Box 1, Folder 9

Item No. 01.017.  C.A. Thayer (built 1895; schooner, 3m) mast replacement, 1983-1984

Extent: 1 photograph.
Physical Description: 1 black-and-white negative, 35 mm

Scope and Content Note

Crane lifting mast during replacement; negative #17 from film #62230
Box 1, Folder 9

Item No. 01.026.  C.A. Thayer (built 1895; schooner, 3m) mast replacement, 1983-1984

Extent: 1 photograph.
Physical Description: 1 black-and-white negative, 35 mm

Scope and Content Note

Removed mast with apparent rot; from film #62230
Box 1, Folder 9

Item No. 01.028.  C.A. Thayer (built 1895; schooner, 3m) mast replacement, 1983-1984

Extent: 1 photograph.
Physical Description: 1 black-and-white negative, 35 mm

Scope and Content Note

A crane lifting a mast and a forklift pulling another during mast replacement; from film #62230
Box 1, Folder 10

Item No. 02.  C.A. Thayer (built 1895; schooner, 3m) mizzen mast replacement, circa 1983-1984

Extent: 43 items.
Physical Description: 41 color photographic prints, 3.5 x 5 in; 2 color photographic prints, 8 x 12 in.

Scope and Content Note

Prints processed 1985 December. Includes two enlarged prints; one of a staff member working on the mizzen mast, and one of Dick Linville spinning oleum. Dick Linville was a second generation shipwright with the original ship restoration crew.
Film canister 1

File Unit 03.  C.A. Thayer (built 1895; schooner, 3m) interpretation, 1977-1988

Extent: 1 reel.
Physical Description: 1 film reel

Scope and Content Note

This file unit contains interpretive material about the vessel.
Film canister 1

Item No. 01.  C.A. Thayer (built 1895; schooner, 3m) interpretive film, 1977-1988

Extent: 1 reel.
Physical Description: Color 16mm motion picture film with optical sound.

Scope and Content Note

Approximately 150 feet of 16mm color film with optical sound. Includes footage of National Maritime Museum employee Steve Hastings, views aboard C.A. THAYER, and historic photographs of the vessel. Used by park rangers for interpretation purposes. Film needs to be digitized before audio content can be described. Located in motion picture film storage area.
Box 1, Folder 11

Subseries 1.4.  Eppleton Hall (built 1914; tugboat), 1983

Extent: 45 items (1 folder)

Scope and Content Note

Contains photographs of repair work on the vessel.

Arrangement

Arranged into one file unit: Eppleton Hall (built 1914; tugboat) repair work.
Arranged chronologically within the file unit.
Box 1, Folder 11

File Unit 01.  Eppleton Hall (built 1914; tugboat) repair work, 1983

Extent: 1 folder (45 items).

Scope and Content Note

This file unit contains photographs documenting repair work and/or maintenance being done on the vessel.
Box 1, Folder 11

Item No. 01.  Eppleton Hall (built 1914; tugboat) drydocking, 1983 March

Extent: 45 items.
Physical Description: 45 color slides

Scope and Content Note

Includes photographs of people working on the vessel (welding and power washing) and close up views of different parts of the vessel. Original slide boxes had "Hastings (GGNRA) ET 435-20" and "Hastings (GGNRA) EL 135-36" listed in the customer area.
Box 1, Folder 11

Item No. 01.007.  Eppleton Hall (built 1914; tugboat) drydocking, 1983 March

Extent: 1 photograph.
Physical Description: 1 color slide

Scope and Content Note

An unidentified man welds at the paddles on the wheel beneath the waterline of Eppleton Hall (built 1914; tugboat)
Box 1, Folder 11

Item No. 01.018.  Eppleton Hall (built 1914; tugboat) drydocking, 1983 March

Extent: 1 photograph.
Physical Description: 1 color slide

Scope and Content Note

An unidentified man power-sprays barnacles from the hull of the Eppleton Hall (built 1914; tugboat)
Box 1, Folder 11

Item No. 01.044.  Eppleton Hall (built 1914; tugboat) drydocking, 1983 March

Extent: 1 photograph.
Physical Description: 1 color slide

Scope and Content Note

Survey photograph of the rusted funnels of the Eppleton Hall (built 1914; tugboat)
Box 1, Folders 1-2; Box 2, Folders 1-2

Subseries 1.5.  Eureka (built 1890; ferry), 1978-1988

Extent: 559 items (4 folders)

Scope and Content Note

Contains photographs of the condition of the vessel, repair work, and EUREKA going to drydock in 1978.

Arrangement

Arranged into three file units: Eureka (built 1890; ferry) condition survey, Eureka (built 1890; ferry) repair work, People aboard Eureka (built 1890; ferry) for sailing and other events.
Arranged chronologically within each file unit.
Box 1, Folder 2; Box 2, Folder 1

File Unit 01.  Eureka (built 1890; ferry) condition survey, circa 1980-1988

Extent: 2 folders (153 items).

Scope and Content Note

This file unit contains photographs documenting the state of the vessel's condition.
Box 2, Folder 1

Item No. 01.  Eureka (built 1890; ferry) passenger deck details, circa 1980-1985

Extent: 149 photographs.
Physical Description: 145 black-and-white negatives, 35 mm; 4 black-and-white contact sheets (with 144 images). (There are 4 rolls of film; each roll of film has a contact sheet, but 1 contact sheet is missing one corresponding negative).

Scope and Content Note

Photographs taken prior to the 1985 deck rebuild.
Box 2, Folder 1

Item No. 01.019.  Eureka (built 1890; ferry) detail of top molding and support posts, early 1980s

Extent: 1 photograph.
Physical Description: 1 black-and-white negative, 35 mm

Scope and Content Note

A yardstick is shown next to the support pole to record scale. The photograph is from a group of photographs labeled, "Deck Details #1."
Box 2, Folder 1

Item No. 01.027.  Eureka (built 1890; ferry) detail of legs of bench seating, early 1980s

Extent: 1 photograph.
Physical Description: 1 black-and-white negative, 35 mm

Scope and Content Note

A yardstick is laid down on the ground from the interior wall to the edge of the bench to show scale. The photograph is from a group of photographs labeled, "Deck Details #1."
Box 2, Folder 1

Item No. 01.028.  Eureka (built 1890; ferry) detail of the interior supports for double bench seating, early 1980s

Extent: 1 photograph.
Physical Description: 1 black-and-white negative, 35 mm

Scope and Content Note

Close-up photograph of the supports found in the middle underneath the double bench seating. A yardstick is laid down on the ground behind the supports to show detail. The photograph is from a group of photographs labeled, "Deck Details #1."
Box 2, Folder 1

Item No. 01.030.  Eureka (built 1890; ferry) detail of the supports and legs of double bench seating, early 1980s

Extent: 1 photograph.
Physical Description: 1 black-and-white negative, 35 mm

Scope and Content Note

The view of this photograph is from further back than items 01-30; it shows the supports as well as the more decorative leg posts for the double bench seating. The photograph is from a group of photographs labeled, "Deck Details #1."
Box 2, Folder 1

Item No. 01.037.  Eureka (built 1890; ferry) bench, rail, post and post cap, early 1980s

Extent: 1 photograph.
Physical Description: 1 black-and-white negative, 35 mm

Scope and Content Note

The photograph shows the proximity of an entirely outdoor bench to the rail and stairs leading off the deck. Post and post caps are at the top of the stairs. A yardstick is seen on the ground, under the bench, to show scale. The photograph is from a group of photographs labeled, "Deck Details #1."
Box 2, Folder 1

Item No. 01.039.  Eureka (built 1890; ferry) side view of an outdoor wrap-around bench on the deck, early 1980s

Extent: 1 photograph.
Physical Description: 1 black-and-white negative, 35 mm

Scope and Content Note

The photograph shows a side view of a bench that wraps around an open part of the deck. The rail around the open part serves as the back rest for the bench. There is a yardstick under the bench seat to show scale. The photograph is from a group of photographs labeled, "Deck Details #1."
Box 1, Folder 2

Item No. 02.  Eureka (built 1890; ferry) fire and baggage cart, circa 1980-1988

Extent: 4 items.
Physical Description: 4 black-and-white negatives, 35 mm
Box 1, Folders 1-2; Box 2, Folder 2

File Unit 02.  Eureka (built 1890; ferry) repair work, circa 1978-1986

Extent: 3 folders (405 items).

Scope and Content Note

This file unit contains photographs documenting repair work and/or maintenance being done on the vessel.
Box 1, Folder 2

Item No. 01.  Eureka (built 1890; ferry) at Hyde Street Pier and going to dry dock, circa 1978-1986

Extent: 202 items.
Physical Description: 195 black-and-white negatives, 35 mm and 7 black-and-white contact sheets (with 195 images)
Box 1, Folder 1

Item No. 02.  Eureka (built 1890; ferry) siding and post repairs, circa 1982-1983

Extent: 26 items.
Physical Description: 13 color negatives, 35 mm; 13 color prints, 3.5 x 5 in.

Scope and Content Note

Photographs processed 1986 February. Original envelope indicated that the photographs were taken in 1982-1983.
Box 2, Folder 2

Item No. 03.  Eureka (built 1890; ferry) deck repairs, 1985 March-April

Extent: 39 items.
Physical Description: 38 black-and-white negatives, 35 mm; 1 contact sheet (with 38 images)
Box 2, Folder 2

Item No. 03.010.  Eureka (built 1890; ferry) deck repairs, 1985 March-April

Extent: 1 photograph.
Physical Description: 1 black-and-white negative, 35 mm

Scope and Content Note

Renovation of the upper deck of the Eureka (built 1890; ferry). Rails, flooring and seating removed. Alcatraz Island is in the background.
Box 2, Folder 2

Item No. 03.022.  Eureka (built 1890; ferry) deck repairs, 1985 March-April

Extent: 1 photograph.
Physical Description: 1 black-and-white negative, 35 mm

Scope and Content Note

Renovation of the upper deck of the Eureka (built 1890; ferry). Flooring removed.
Box 2, Folder 2

Item No. 03.034.  Eureka (built 1890; ferry) deck repairs, 1985 March-April

Extent: 1 photograph.
Physical Description: 1 black-and-white negative, 35 mm

Scope and Content Note

Renovation of the upper deck of the Eureka (built 1890; ferry). Rotting wood is apparent and flooring is removed, revealing rot.
Box 2, Folder 2

Item No. 04.  Eureka (built 1890; ferry) stern passenger deck repairs, 1985 April

Extent: 15 items.
Physical Description: 15 color prints, 3.5 x 5 in.

Scope and Content Note

Photographs taken by contractor (Bay Ship & Yacht Co. in Novato, CA). Prints processed April 1985.
Box 2, Folder 2

Item No. 05.  Eureka (built 1890; ferry) stern passenger deck repairs, 1985 May

Extent: 33 items.
Physical Description: 33 black-and-white photographic prints, 3.5 x 5 in.

Scope and Content Note

Photographs taken by contractor (Bay Ship & Yacht Co. in Novato, CA). Prints processed May 1985.
Box 2, Folder 2

Item No. 06.  Eureka (built 1890; ferry) deck repairs, 1985 April-May

Extent: 38 items.
Physical Description: 36 black-and-white negatives, 35 mm; 2 contact sheets (with 36 images)

Scope and Content Note

Elliot contract.
Box 2, Folder 2

Item No. 07.  Eureka (built 1890; ferry) bulwark removal on the car deck, 1985 December-1986 January

Extent: 13 items.
Physical Description: 13 color Polaroid photographs

Scope and Content Note

Each photograph is annotated describing the part of the vessel and/or work being done on that part of the vessel. One photograph shows previous repair work that had been done to the vessel in 1972 that was revealed during the bulwark removal.
Box 2, Folder 2

Item No. 08.  Eureka (built 1890; ferry) deckhouse renewal, circa 1985-1986

Extent: 39 items.
Physical Description: 38 black-and-white negatives, 35 mm; 1 black-and-white contact sheet (36 images)

Scope and Content Note

Shows the lead pipe (downspout) going back in.
Box 1, Folder 2

File Unit 03.  People aboard Eureka (built 1890; ferry) for sailing and other events, 1978

Extent: 1 folder (1 volume).
Box 1, Folder 2

Item No. 01.  Eureka (built 1890; ferry) going to drydock photograph album, 1978 December 6

Extent: 1 volume.
Physical Description: Photograph album with color Polaroid photographs

Scope and Content Note

Includes photographs of staff on board the vessel.
Box 1, Folders 1 and 3

Subseries 1.6.  Hercules (built 1907; tugboat), 1982-1988

Extent: 78 items (2 folders)

Scope and Content Note

Contains photographs of the condition of the vessel and repair work.

Arrangement

Arranged into two file units: Hercules (built 1907; tugboat) condition survey and Hercules (built 1907; tugboat) repair work.
Arranged chronologically within each file unit.
Box 1, Folder 1

File Unit 01.  Hercules (built 1907; tugboat) condition survey, 1982-1988

Extent: 1 folder (57 items).

Scope and Content Note

This file unit contains photographs documenting the state of the vessel's condition.
Box 1, Folder 1

Item No. 01.  Hercules (built 1907; tugboat) docked, 1982

Extent: 31 items.
Physical Description: 21 color negatives, 35 mm; 10 color prints, 3.5 x 5 in.

Scope and Content Note

Includes close up shots of machinery, hull, and siding. Also includes negatives of BALCLUTHA, EPPLETON HALL, EUREKA, and possibly ALMA (with no masts?). Photographic prints processed 1982 September.
Box 1, Folder 1

Item No. 01.014.  Hercules (built 1907; tugboat) docked, 1982

Extent: 1 photograph.
Physical Description: 1 color negative, 35 mm

Scope and Content Note

Deck view of equipment in need of repair. Possibly a hoist.
Box 1, Folder 1

Item No. 01.015.  Hercules (built 1907; tugboat) docked, 1982

Extent: 1 photograph.
Physical Description: 1 color negative, 35 mm

Scope and Content Note

Cracked deck equipment in need of repair.
Box 1, Folder 1

Item No. 01.020.  Hercules (built 1907; tugboat) docked, 1982

Extent: 1 photograph.
Physical Description: 1 color negative, 35 mm

Scope and Content Note

Looking fore along the rubrail.
Box 1, Folder 1

Item No. 02.  Hercules (built 1907; tugboat) move to Hyde Street Pier, 1988 July?

Extent: 26 items.
Physical Description: 13 color negatives, 35 mm; 13 color prints, 3.5 x 5 in.

Scope and Content Note

Includes photographs of the tug SEA FOX. Photographic prints processed July 1988.
Box 1, Folder 3

File Unit 02.  Hercules (built 1907; tugboat) repair work, 1982

Extent: 1 folder (21 items).

Scope and Content Note

This file unit contains photographs documenting repair work and/or maintenance being done on the vessel.
Box 1, Folder 3

Item No. 01.  Staff working on Hercules (built 1907; tugboat) while she was drydocked, 1982

Extent: 21 items.
Physical Description: 20 black-and-white negatives, 35 mm; 1 black-and-white proof sheet
Box 2, Folder 3

Subseries 1.7.  Wapama (built 1915; steam schooner), circa 1980-1988

Extent: 0 items

Scope and Content Note

This series is a placeholder for WAPAMA photographs, as accruals are expected for this collection.

Related Material

See Series 1.8, File Unit 01 for photographs of the WAPAMA in drydock, circa 1980-1988.
Box 2, Folders 3-4; Oversize folder 1

Subseries 1.8.  Historic Fleet, circa 1980-1988

Extent: 71 items

Scope and Content Note

Contains photographs of projects involving multiple vessels or photographs with more than one vessel in the shot.

Arrangement

Arranged into two file units: Historic vessels condition survey; Historic vessels repair work.
Arranged chronologically within each file unit.
Box 2, Folder 3

File Unit 01.  Historic vessels condition survey, circa 1980-1988

Extent: 1 item.

Scope and Content Note

This file unit contains photographs documenting the state of the vessel's condition.
Box 2, Folder 3

Item No. 01.  Alma (built 1891; scow schooner), Wapama (built 1915; steam schooner), and unidentified vessel (likely C.A. Thayer (built 1895; schooner, 3m)), circa 1980-1988

Extent: 1 item.
Physical Description: 1 contact sheet (37 images)

Scope and Content Note

ALMA in drydock (photographs of hull); WAPAMA in drydock (exterior shots, interior shots, deck); mast and rigging of unidentified vessel (likely the C.A. THAYER)
Box 2, Folder 4; Oversize folder 1

File Unit 02.  Historic vessels repair work, circa 1983-1984

Extent: 70 items.
Physical Description: 69 black-and-white negatives, 35 mm; 1 black-and-white contact sheet, 16 x 20 in.

Scope and Content Note

This file unit contains photographs documenting work on the vessels ALMA and C.A. THAYER.
Box 2, Folder 4; Oversize folder 1

Item No. 01.  Alma (built 1891; scow schooner) and C.A. Thayer (built 1895; schooner, 3m) repair work, circa 1983-1984

Extent: 70 items.
Physical Description: 69 black-and-white negatives, 35 mm; 1 black-and-white contact sheet, 16 x 20 in.

Scope and Content Note

Includes photographs of the C.A. THAYER bowsprit being replaced.
Box 1, Folders 4-5; Box 2, Folder 5

Series 2.  Facilities, circa 1977-1988

Extent: 127 items (3 folders)

Scope and Content Note

Contains photographs of objects on Hyde Street Pier, the Donkey Boiler and the Tubbs Cordage Company Office Building.

Arrangement

Arranged into three subseries:

  • 2.1: Hyde Street Pier
  • 2.2: Donkey Boiler
  • 2.3: Tubbs Cordage Company Office Building
Box 1, Folder 4

Subseries 2.1.  Hyde Street Pier, circa 1977-1988

Extent: 23 items (1 folder)

Scope and Content Note

Contains photographs of iron and wood objects on Hyde Street Pier.

Arrangement

Arranged into one file unit: Objects on Hyde Street Pier.
Box 1, Folder 4

File Unit 01.  Objects on Hyde Street Pier, circa 1977-1988

Extent: 1 folder (23 items).
Box 1, Folder 4

Item No. 01.  Iron/wood objects, circa 1977-1988

Extent: 23 items.
Physical Description: 22 black-and-white negatives, 35 mm; 1 black-and-white contact sheet

Scope and Content Note

Includes images of EUREKA and YOSEMITE in the background. Film #997428 on sticker on original negative envelope.
Box 1, Folder 5

Subseries 2.2.  Donkey Boiler, circa 1977-1988

Extent: 95 items (1 folder)

Scope and Content Note

Contains photographs of the donkey boiler including a demonstration of the boiler in action.

Arrangement

Arranged into one file unit: Donkey Boiler.
Box 1, Folder 5

File Unit 01.  Donkey Boiler, circa 1977-1988

Extent: 1 folder (95 items).
Box 1, Folder 5

Item No. 01.  Small male child wearing headphones standing in front of donkey boiler, circa 1977-1988

Extent: 1 item.
Physical Description: 1 black-and-white print, 8 x 10 in.
Box 1, Folder 5

Item No. 02.  Donkey boiler demonstration, circa 1977-1979

Extent: 72 items.
Physical Description: 72 black-and-white negatives, 35 mm

Scope and Content Note

Includes photographs of people watching the donkey boiler in action and a reporter with a microphone interviewing someone. Note found with negatives indicates they were given to Haller on July 31, 1979.
Box 1, Folder 5

Item No. 03.  Donkey boiler in operation, circa 1977-1988

Extent: 22 items.
Physical Description: 21 black-and-white negatives, 35 mm; 1 black-and-white contact sheet

Scope and Content Note

Includes photographs of people watching the donkey boiler in action and a reporter with a microphone interviewing someone. Note found with negatives indicates they were given to Haller on July 31, 1979.
Box 1, Folder 5

Item No. 03.01.  Donkey boiler in operation, circa 1979

Extent: 1 photograph.
Physical Description: 1 black-and-white negative, 35 mm

Scope and Content Note

Close-up of an unidentified ranger oiling the donkey boiler on Hyde Street Pier, in preparation for demonstration. Another ranger can be seen standing in the background.
Box 1, Folder 5

Item No. 03.02.  Donkey boiler in operation, circa 1979

Extent: 1 photograph.
Physical Description: 1 black-and-white negative, 35 mm

Scope and Content Note

An unidentified ranger prepares the donkey boiler on Hyde Street Pier in preparation for demonstration.
Box 2, Folder 5

Subseries 2.3.  Tubbs Cordage Company Office Building, circa 1977-1988

Extent: 9 items (1 folder)

Scope and Content Note

Contains photographs of the Tubbs Cordage Company Office Building.

Arrangement

Arranged into one file unit: Tubbs Cordage Company Office Building photographs.
Box 2, Folder 5

File Unit 01.  Tubbs Cordage Company Office Building maintenance, circa 1977-1988

Extent: 1 folder (9 items).
Box 2, Folder 5

Item No. 01.  Tubbs Cordage Company Office Building exterior repainting, 1988

Extent: 9 items.
Physical Description: 9 color photographic prints, 3.5 x 5.25 in.

Scope and Content Note

Documentation of the exterior repainting of the Tubbs Cordage Company Office Building. Stamped April 1988 on verso of prints.
 

Series 3.  Museum staff, circa 1983

Extent: 2 item (1 folders)

Scope and Content Note

Contains photographs and documentation of museum staff especially portraits and group portraits at work.

Arrangement

Arranged into single file unit: group portraits.
 

File Unit 01.  Group portraits, circa 1983

Extent: 1 folder (2 items).
Box 2, Folder 6

Item No. 01.  National Maritime Museum building basement group portrait, circa Dec 1980-1983

Extent: 1 photograph.
Physical Description: black-and-white photographic print, 8 x 10 in.

Scope and Content Note

Group portrait taken in Aquatic Park Bathhouse basement of collections and exhibit staff. Front row, left-to-right: Mark Clark, Sara Conklin-Halaj, Phil Adam, Dorothea Lyman, Marge Eaton, Justine Schulz, Robin Bill, Saron Deveaux. Rear, left-to-right: Roy Pasqualetti, Judy Cohen, Diane Nicholson, John Conklin, David Hull, Richard Barden, Herbert Beckwith, Patrick Christopher, John Maounis, Ron Chism, Daniel Keller, Dawn Giffin, Susan [no surname], Richard Tooker, Leigh Newcomb, Walter Cook, Matt Southard, Ed Williams, Richard Everett, and Al Hyne.
Appears to have been taken at a Christmas Holiday party in the early 1980s.
See P91-069, series 3, file unit 1, item 2 for identification from xerox copy of print with names written around photo.
Box 2, Folder 6

Item No. 02.  National Maritime Museum building basement group portrait, circa Dec 1980-1983

Extent: 1 item.
Physical Description: xerox copy of black-and-white photographic print with identification, 8.5 x 11 in.

Scope and Content Note

Xerox copy of group portrait (P91-069, series 3, file unit 1, item 1) taken in Aquatic Park Bathhouse basement of collections and exhibit staff with identification of staff around borders of photo image.