Catalog Card: SS Minneapolis Passenger List – 12 May 1906
Archival Box ID: GGA-PL-MISC-02
Archival Box Descripton: Atlantic Transport Line and Red Star Line
📖 Brief Summary
A First Class Passenger List for the Atlantic Transport Line SS Minneapolis, dated 12 May 1906, documenting a voyage from London to New York under the command of Captain Thomas F. Gates. This example retains its string binding and includes multiple inserts, but shows significant exterior wear from vertical folding and accumulated grime. The internal pages remain in very good condition. The list features notable passengers such as Louis Joseph Vance (1879–1933), well-known author of The Lone Wolf novels, Miss T. A. Chickering, of the renowned Chickering piano family, and Col. C. Hallett.
📝 Quick Facts/Reference
- Class: First Class
- Date: 12 May 1906
- Route: London → New York
- Captain: Thomas F. Gates
- Provenance: Gjenvick-Gjønvik Archives (GG Archives)
- Condition: Fair (external wear from folding; covers soiled; internal pages VG)
💰 Estimated Value Range by Sales Channel
- Specialized Maritime Ephemera Dealer: $55–$85
- Maritime or Ephemera Auction: $40–$70
- eBay / General Online Auction: $35–$55
✨ Value Enhancing Features
- Large illustrated front cover depicting a one-funnel, four-masted steamer flying U.S. and ATL flags
- Colorful back cover track chart with Memorandum of Log (unused)
- Notable passengers: author Louis Joseph Vance, Miss T. A. Chickering, Col. C. Hallett
- White Star Line Mediterranean Services insert (1905–1906)
- Fire danger warning insert attached to title page
- High genealogical research value
📜 Historical Enhancements
The SS Minneapolis was one of the premier vessels of the Atlantic Transport Line during the Edwardian era, serving elite transatlantic travelers. This passenger list captures the names and details of individuals traveling during a peak period of luxury ocean travel, offering both social and cultural insight.
🩺 Condition Notes
- Exterior: Heavy grime and dirt; vertical fold down center; wear consistent with frequent handling
- Interior: Pages in VG condition; one notation next to Mrs. H. H. Burgess, believed to be original owner
- Binding: String binding intact
- Inserts: Complete and attached
🏷 Suggested Catalog or Sales Title
Atlantic Transport Line SS Minneapolis – First Class Passenger List – London to New York – 12 May 1906 – Notable Passengers & Inserts
📑 Auction or Catalog Listing
Atlantic Transport Line – SS Minneapolis First Class Passenger List, 12 May 1906, London to New York, Capt. Thomas F. Gates. String bound, large illustrated cover of ATL steamer, colorful track chart & unused log on verso. Includes White Star Line Mediterranean insert and fire danger warning insert. Notable passengers: author Louis Joseph Vance, Miss T. A. Chickering, Col. C. Hallett. Fair condition overall—heavy cover soiling from vertical fold, interior VG.
📊 Sellability Scorecard
- Rarity: 4
- Condition: 2
- Graphic Appeal: 4
- Notable Passengers: 4
- Collector Demand: 3
📚 Cataloging Notes
Store flat to avoid exacerbating vertical crease. Clean with archival-safe dry cleaning pad if desired. Maintain in archival sheet protector with top flap for long-term preservation. Cross-reference notable passengers for potential collector interest in literary, musical, and military history.
📌 Raw Data Used For Input
GGA-PL-MISC-02 MC09 Atlantic Transport Line Minneapolis 1906-05-12 1906 London to New York First Fair
Provenance: Gjenvick-Gjønvik Archives (GG Archives). Commanded by Captain Thomas F. Gates. String Binding. This is a Well-Worn Passenger List, Folded in Half, Vertically. The Covers are Covered with Grime and Dirt. Internal Pages are in VG condition. One marking made next to a passengers' name: Mrs. H. H. Burgess, Believed to be the Original Owner of this Passenger List. Front Cover is a large illustration of a 1-funnel, 4-masted steamer flying the US and Atlantic Transport Line (ATL) Flags. on the top "Atlantic Transport Line" with a Large ATL Flag. On the Bottom, "First Class Passenger List with New York and London Offices." Back Cover is an Atlantic Transport Line Track Chart of the North Atlantic Ocean and Memorandum of Log (Unused). Contents Include: ATL Sailing Schedule, Listing of Senior Officers, List of First Class Passengers, Special White Star Line Insert Calling Attention to Their Mediterranean Services. Reverse Side Has a Sailing Schedule for the White Star Line Mediterranean Service for 1905-1906. Also Included is Information for Passengers and Atlantic Transport Co. Offices. There is Also a Special Small Insert Still Attached to the Title Page Warning About Fire Dangers. Notable Passengers Include: Louis Joseph Vance (1879–1933), Miss T. A. Chickering, and Col. C. Hallett.
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