Louise A. Boyd arctic expedition maps, 1926-1955

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Summary

Creators:
Unknown
Abstract:
The Louise A. Boyd arctic expedition maps (SAFR 7909, HDC 0311) consists of two maps. One shows routes of Louise A. Boyd's eight arctic expeditions between 1926-1955. The collection is available for research use without restriction.
Extent:
2 items
Language:
In English and French
Preferred citation:

[Item description], [Location within collection organization identified by Collection Number/Series Number/File Unit Number/Item Number], HDC0311 (SAFR 7909), Louise A. Boyd arctic expedition maps, San Francisco Maritime National Historical Park

Background

Scope and content:

The Louise A. Boyd arctic expedition maps (SAFR 7909, HDC 0311) consists of two maps. One shows routes of Louise A. Boyd's eight arctic expeditions between 1926-1955. The collection is available for research use without restriction.

This map shows arctic regions from eastern Canada to Scandinavia and western Europe; land masses in pale yellow outlined in blue. Map scale=1:4,000,000. Map prepared by William Briesemeister at Amenann Geographical Society, NY, 1954. A second map is mounted on cardboard, 1928. Titled, "Les Croisieres de Miss Boyd a bord du "HOBBY" a la recherche' de l'hydraviov de Guilbaud et Amudsen, Juiu " Septembre 1928." Includes four b/w prints glued onto map.

Biographical / historical:

This finding aid does not have an agency history, biography, or historical note.

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 consists of two items.

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 .

Indexed terms

Subjects:
Maps
Names:
Boyd, Louise Arner, 1887-1972

Access and use

Restrictions:

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Preferred citation:

[Item description], [Location within collection organization identified by Collection Number/Series Number/File Unit Number/Item Number], HDC0311 (SAFR 7909), Louise A. Boyd arctic expedition maps, 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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