Name/Title
Canadian National RailwaysEntry/Object ID
B001.06.01Scope and Content
This folder contains nineteen items:
Item 1: Brochure (single page; double-parallel fold); 7-1/4" by 3-1/8" (closed), 7-1/4" by 12-1/2" (opened); This brochure details an 8-day itinerary for a voyage on the SS Prince George (b.1947). The absence of a publication date within the brochure suggests, through analysis of the photographic content, that it likely originates from the 1980 to 1990 period. The document serves to provide passengers with a schedule of the journey as well as essential information about the ship's facilities and offerings. Language: English.
Item 2: Brochure (single page; double-parallel fold); 7-1/4" by 3-1/8" (closed), 7-1/4" by 12-1/2" (opened); This brochure appears to serve as a supplementary continuation to the foundational details provided in the preceding document (item 1). Language: English.
Item 3: Brochure (single page; tri & half-fold); 9" by 4" (closed), 18" by 12" (opened); This brochure offers a detailed visual and descriptive account of the SS Prince George (b.1947), showcasing numerous images of contented passengers. Upon unfolding, the brochure reveals an expansive map illustrating the vessel's course along the Alaskan coastline, accompanied by narratives for each port of call. Additionally, the publication incorporates comprehensive deck plans and a distinct insert detailing the fares and accommodations available on board. Language: English.
Item 4: Brochure (single page; tri & half-fold); 9" by 4" (closed), 18" by 12" (opened); This item is a carbon copy of the previous brochure (item 3), with the primary distinction being the inclusion of different images. It is a 1973 edition, offering a detailed visual and textual presentation of the SS Prince George (b.1947). The brochure, when fully opened, features an extensive map tracing the ship's route along the Alaskan coast and provides descriptions for each destination encountered. It also contains detailed deck plans and an insert that outlines the fares and stateroom options available to passengers. Language: English.
Item 5: Brochure (single page; tri & half-fold); 9" by 4" (closed), 18" by 12" (opened); This brochure represents a carbon copy of the preceding item (item 3 & 4), with the notable distinction of featuring alternative imagery and being dated to the year 1969. It articulates a detailed visual and textual account of the SS Prince George (b.1947). When fully extended, the brochure displays a detailed map that charts the ship's navigational path along the Alaskan coastline, complete with descriptions for each destination the liner visits. It also includes intricate deck plans and a separate sheet that provides information on fares and accommodations available onboard. Language: English.
Item 6: Brochure (single page; tri & half-fold); 8-1/2" by 3-1/2" (closed), 17" by 10-1/2" (opened); This item serves as an antecedent to the brochure described in item 5. It is a more concise edition, notably smaller in format and does not include the additional sheet found in its successor. This earlier iteration provides a succinct overview of the offerings and facilities aboard the SS Prince George, albeit with less supplemental material than the subsequent version. Language: English.
Item 7: Booklet (multipage); 11" by 5-1/4"; Item 7: This booklet contains images of passengers on the SS Prince George (b.1947). It includes a map of the Alaskan coastal route, descriptions of each destination, deck plans, and details on fares and staterooms. Language: English.
Item 8: Brochure (single page; tri & half-fold); 9" by 4" (closed), 18" by 12" (opened); This brochure is a direct duplicate of the prior entries (items 3, 4, & 5), distinguished by its different images and its attribution to the year 1975. It offers a visual and textual depiction of the SS Prince George (b.1947). Unfolded, the brochure presents a detailed map outlining the ship's Alaskan coastal route and provides descriptions for each stop along the journey. In addition, it features detailed deck plans and a separate insert detailing the fares and available accommodations. Language: English.
Item 9: Brochure (single page; tri & half-fold); 9" by 4" (closed), 18" by 12" (opened); This item is a carbon copy of the previous brochure (item 3), with the primary distinction being the inclusion of different images. It is a 1972 edition, offering a detailed visual and textual presentation of the SS Prince George (b.1947). The brochure, when fully opened, features an extensive map tracing the ship's route along the Alaskan coast and provides descriptions for each destination encountered. It also contains detailed deck plans and an insert that outlines the fares and stateroom options available to passengers. Language: English.
Item 10: Deck Plan (single page; tri-fold); 7-1/2" by 4" (closed), 7-1/2" by 12" (opened); This document is a precise deck plan, accompanied by specific technical specifications. Language: English.
Item 11: Welcome Letter (single page; half-fold); 4" by 5" (closed), 8" by 5" (opened); This item is a welcome document typically encountered by guests upon their initial entry into a stateroom or hotel room. It serves as a gesture of appreciation from the host liner or company, thanking guests for selecting their service. Language: English.
Item 12: Menu (single page); 8" by 5"; This item is a menu outlining the breakfast selections available on the SS Prince George. Language: English.
Item 13: Menu (single page); 8" by 5"; This item is a menu outlining the luncheon selections available on the SS Prince George. Language: English.
Item 14: Menu (single page; half-fold); 8" by 5"; This menu, from the SS Prince George's dinner service, is notable for its stylistic presentation and includes on its interior left page the poem "Sea Fever" by John Masefield. Language: English.
Item 15: Menu (single page; half-fold); 8" by 5"; This menu, intended for the evening meal on the SS Prince George, is adorned with an element of literary significance: the inclusion of "The Law of the Yukon" by Robert Service, which graces the interior left page. Language: English.
Item 16: Menu (single page; half-fold); 8" by 5"; This menu, crafted for the dining service aboard the SS Prince George, holds a cultural artifact on its interior left page: the poem "I'm an Old Sourdough" by Robert Dick. Language: English.
Item 17: Menu (single page; half-fold); 8" by 5"; This menu, curated for the evening dining experience aboard the SS Prince George, features a poetic piece on its interior left page: "The Trail of '98" by Robert Service. Language: English.
Item 18: Menu (single page; half-fold); 8" by 5"; This menu, designed for the evening meal aboard the SS Prince George, showcases on its left inner page the poem "Sourdough's Lament" by Robert Service. Language: English.
Item 19: Menu (single page; half-fold); 8" by 5"; This menu, prepared for the dinner service on the SS Prince George, includes on its left interior page the verse "My Toast" by Edmund Symington Ironside. Language: English.Collection
Brown Archival CollectionLexicon
Nomenclature 4.0
Nomenclature Tertiary Object Term
Ship, CruiseNomenclature Secondary Object Term
BlueprintNomenclature Secondary Object Term
Vessel, PassengerNomenclature Secondary Object Term
MenuNomenclature Primary Object Term
BrochureNomenclature Primary Object Term
GuidebookNomenclature Primary Object Term
Copy, ReprographicNomenclature Primary Object Term
Vessel, MerchantNomenclature Primary Object Term
ListNomenclature Sub-Class
Instructional DocumentsNomenclature Sub-Class
Other DocumentsNomenclature Sub-Class
WatercraftNomenclature Class
Advertising MediaNomenclature Class
Documentary ObjectsNomenclature Class
Water Transportation EquipmentNomenclature Category
Category 08: Communication ObjectsNomenclature Category
Category 07: Distribution & Transportation ObjectsGetty AAT
Concept
brochures, travel guidebooks, deck plans, menusArchive Details
Date(s) of Creation
circa 1960 - 1975
