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Summary

Title:
J. Porter Shaw photograph and postcard collection, circa 1880-1939

Collection No. :
P05-001

Creator:
Shaw, J. Porter

Extent:
1760 items.

Repository:
San Francisco Maritime National Historical Park (Calif.)
Historic Documents Department
Building E, Fort Mason
San Francisco, California 94123

Abstract:
This collection primarily depicts various maritime scenes and vessels. While 90% of the postcards have a maritime theme, only about half of these relate to the Pacific Coast. The postcards and photographic prints were collected by J. Porter Shaw as part of his interest in maritime history.

Physical Location:
Historic Documents Department

Language:
In English.

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