Catalog Card: SS California Passenger List – 19 August 1926

Archival Box ID: GGA-PL-MISC-01

Archival Box Descripton: American Line and Anchor Line Passenger Lists.

📖 Brief Summary

This elegant Tourist Class passenger list from the Anchor Line’s SS California documents a voyage from Naples to New York via Gibraltar on 19 August 1926. The booklet is notable for its ornate embossed cover, excellent condition, and an impressive list of professionals and family travelers.

📝 Quick Facts/Reference

• Class: Tourist Third Cabin
• Date: 19 August 1926
• Route: Naples → Gibraltar → New York
• Captain: Alexander Collie
• Provenance: Gjenvick-Gjønvik Archives (GG Archives)
• Condition: Very Good (VG)

💰 Estimated Value Range by Sales Channel

• eBay: $35–$60
• Specialized Ephemera Auction: $60–$95
• Direct to Collector or Archive: $75–$100

✨ Value Enhancing Features

• Embossed Anchor Line cover art on heavy stock
• No passenger markings
• Genealogical value with numerous named passengers
• Excellent paper condition despite age
• Italian printer mark from Naples

📜 Historical Enhancements

• Reflects post-WWI migration and travel trends
• Strong example of Mediterranean-to-America tourist travel
• Notable passenger list includes academics and professionals

🩺 Condition Notes

• Front Cover: Ornate embossed design in excellent condition
• Back Cover: Blank with printer info centered
• Staples removed cleanly; no rust stains noted
• No interior markings from original passenger

🏷 Suggested Catalog or Sales Title

Anchor Line SS California Tourist Third Cabin Passenger List – Naples to New York – 19 August 1926

📑 Auction or Catalog Listing

Rare 1926 Tourist Class Passenger List from Anchor Line’s SS California featuring embossed cover design, Naples departure, and detailed passenger manifest. Excellent condition. Provenance: GG Archives.

📊 Sellability Scorecard

• Graphic Appeal: ★★★★☆
• Notable Passengers: ★★★★☆
• Condition: ★★★★☆
• Research Value: ★★★★☆
• Rarity: ★★★☆☆

📚 Cataloging Notes

Stored in archival-safe sheet protector with top flap. Part of Anchor Line / SS California Collection at the GG Archives.

📌 Raw Data Used For Input

GGA-PL-MISC-01 MB11 Anchor Steamship Line California 1926-08-19 1926 Naples to New York via Gibralter Tourist VG

Provenance: Gjenvick-Gjønvik Archives (GG Archives). Commanded by Captain Alexander Collie. Elegant, Embossed Front Cover on Heavy Stock Paper. Designed to appear like a large Anchor Line Logo, Very ornate. No markings from Original Passenger. Back Cover is Blank except for Printer Information: "Printed By:- A. Trani-Naples." in the Center of the cover. This passenger list is in Excellent contrition but had the staples removed. No Rust marks noted. Contents Included: Title Page Listing Senior Officers and Staff, Tourist Third Cabin Passengers, Anchor Line Services (Expanded List), Anchor Line Fleet List, Anchor Line (Henderson Brothers) Ltd, Offices and Agencies. Notable Individuals: Dr. Frederick B. Harris and Dr. Fred. Harrison, Dr. Frank W. Collier and Dr. Henry H. Hosford, Mr. Wendel C. Bennett, Miss Ruth I. Dupree and Miss Beatrice A. Dupree, Mr. Orrice G. Cocks, Sr. and Jr., Mrs. Harriett M. Draper, Miss Elizabeth Harding, Miss Edith Best, and Miss Mary T. Butler, Mrs. Josephine L. Cain, and Miss Amma Cain.

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