Frank O. Johnson papers, 1913-1950

University of Michigan Bentley Historical Library

1150 Beal Avenue

Ann Arbor, MI 48109-2113, USA

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Creator:: Johnson, Frank O., 1877-1950
Abstract:: Great Lakes ship captain; correspondence, logbooks, payroll books, and a scrapbook.
Extent:: 1 linear foot
Language:: English
Call Number:: 851580 Aa 2
Authors:: Finding aid created by Michigan Historical Collections staff

Scope and Content:: The collection includes correspondence, reminiscences, and scrapbook of clippings largely concerning Great Lakes shipping, particularly Johnson's work for the Morton Salt Company. Logbooks, cashbook, and time and payroll books detail the operation of the Steamer Covalt. There are also a few photographs.
Biographical / Historical:: Frank O. Johnson was a Great Lakes working for the Morton Salt Company aboard the S.S. Covalt. He was from Ludington, Michigan.
Acquisition Information:: The collection was the gift of Helen Dennison (donor no. 5254 )
Accruals:: No further additions to the papers are expected.
Rules or Conventions:: Finding aid prepared using Describing Archives: A Content Standard (DACS)

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Subjects:: Business records.
Shipping -- Great Lakes (North America)
Ferries.
Marine accidents.
Formats:: Photographs.
Scrapbooks.
Names:: Covalt (Ship)
Morton Salt Company.
City of Flint (Ship)
H.C. Akeley (Ship)
Johnson, Frank O., 1877-1950.
Places:: Great Lakes (North America)
Ludington (Mich.)

RESTRICTIONS:: The collection is open to research.
USE & PERMISSIONS:: Copyright is held by the Regents of the University of Michigan but the collection may contain third-party materials for which copyright is not held. Patrons are responsible for determining the appropriate use or reuse of materials.

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