Name/Title
Canadian Pacific Railway CompanyEntry/Object ID
B001.07.01Scope and Content
This folder contains eighteen items:
Special Search Terms:
Canadian Pacific Railway Company
British Columbia Coast Steamship Service
SS Princess Patricia (b.1949)
Item 1: Passenger List (multipage); 8-1/2" by 5". This passenger list serves as a souvenir, allowing travelers to see who they share their journey with. Such lists are typically associated with upscale cruises offering more exclusive trips. Rather than being a log for official purposes, it is more akin to a high school yearbook, intended for personal keepsake. This particular list is from the 1969 voyage of the SS Princess Patricia (b.1949). Language: English.
Item 2: Menu (single page; half-fold); 9-3/4" by 6-1/2" (closed), 9-3/4" by 13" (opened). This menu represents the first in a series of nearly identical menus, each featuring various cuisines. This menu, in particular, is the dinner menu, and while there's no explicit mention that it's for the SS Princess Patricia, the inference is drawn from the illustration of the ship on the front cover. Language: English.
Item 3: Menu (single page; half-fold); 9-3/4" by 6-1/2" (closed), 9-3/4" by 13" (opened). The subsequent item is another dinner menu, which is visually identical to the previous one but presents a different selection of dinner options. Language: English.
Item 4: Menu (single page; half-fold); 9-3/4" by 6-1/2" (closed), 9-3/4" by 13" (opened). Like its predecessors, this menu shares the same format but distinguishes itself as the first of two other luncheon menus. The cover of this particular menu bears the handwritten notation "Princess Patricia," which substantiates the educated guess regarding the ship to which these menus pertain. Language: English.
Item 5: Menu (single page; half-fold); 9-3/4" by 6-1/2" (closed), 9-3/4" by 13" (opened). This is the second luncheon menu, offering a range of items that differ from those listed in the previous menus. Language: English.
Item 6: Menu (single page; half-fold); 9-3/4" by 6-1/2" (closed), 9-3/4" by 13" (opened). This is the final luncheon menu, and similar to the previous two, the primary distinction lies in the different culinary options featured within. Language: English.
Item 7: Menu (single page; half-fold); 9-3/4" by 6-1/2" (closed), 9-3/4" by 13" (opened). This menu stands out from the earlier ones in several ways. Firstly, it is explicitly labeled "Canadian Pacific" at the top, unlike the others associated with the "British Columbia Coast Steamship Service." Another notable aspect is its condition and age; it shows signs of wear and dates back to May 1963. However, there is a discrepancy, as 1966 is handwritten at the top. Language: English.
Item 8: Menu (single page); 10" by 6-7/8". This menu is notably distinct as it presents breakfast options. This could be the initial menu for passengers on their first morning aboard the cruise. This is the sole breakfast menu in this folder. Language: English.
Item 9: Brochure (single page; half-fold); 9-1/4" by 4" (closed), 9-1/4" by 8" (opened). This brochure, printed in just two colors, promotes a voyage to Alaska. Due to the overly saturated color choice, the images are somewhat difficult to discern, which likely diminished the brochure's appeal due to poor design aesthetics. It contains only the fares and some basic information about the ship. Language: English.
Item 10: Guidebook (multipage); 10-3/4" by 8-3/8". The guidebook, titled to reflect its contents, details the 1979 Alaskan voyage of the Princess Patricia. It encompasses deck plans, thorough descriptions of the ship, the voyage, the itinerary, and general information. Language: English.
Item 11: Dining Ticket (single page); 2-1/2" by 3-3/4". This dining ticket is provided to the passenger as confirmation that they have been accounted for in the meal service. It likely assists in managing inventory and ensuring that adequate provisions are available to serve all passengers. Language: English.
Item 12: Deck Plan (single page); 11" by 8-1/2". This appears to be a deck plan for the SS Islander, which bears a striking resemblance to the SS Princess Patricia. Given the similarity, it's plausible that this may be the same vessel under a different name or a sister ship belonging to the same class. Without specific dates or additional details, the exact relationship between the two ships cannot be determined. Language: English.
Item 13: Menu (single page; half-fold); 14" by 10-1/2" (closed), 14" by 21" (opened). This appears to be a memento from the final meal of the cruise, known as the Captain's Dinner, which typically serves as a celebratory event for passengers aboard a luxury cruise. Included with this keepsake is a large map detailing the route taken by the ship, the menu for the dinner, and two distinct pieces of paper. The first is a unique bingo sheet, designed not for traditional bingo but rather as a social game encouraging passengers to interact and reflect on the number of people they've met during the voyage. The second sheet is a passenger ticket, marking a specific departure date and time: 2 July 1970, at 3 PM. Language: English.
Item 14: Brochure (single page; tri & half-fold); 9" by 4". This brochure is unique within the folder as it solely focuses on Mexico, suggesting that the voyage to the Mexican Riviera might be one of the rare instances in which the SS Princess Patricia ventured into these waters. The sponsoring company for this cruise is Princess Cruises, Inc., which indeed has a direct lineage to the modern Princess Cruises. This relationship marks the origins of Princess Cruises, which began with voyages such as this one, in conjunction with the Canadian Pacific Railway Company, laying the foundation for its future routes. Language: English.
Item 15: Passenger Ticket (single page); 3-3/8" by 2-1/4". This passenger ticket, sharing the date of 2 July 1970, with the Captain's Menu, is presumably part of the same cruise package. It provides additional details, including stateroom information and other relevant data for the traveler's voyage. Language: English.
Item 16: Schedule (single page); 11" by 8-1/2". This document is a schedule listing all the cruises undertaken by the SS Princess Patricia during the summer of 1970. Language: English.
Item 17: Flyer (single page); 11" by 8-1/2". This flyer promotes a special event related to the Canadian Pacific Railway Company. Language: English.
Item 18: Deck Plan (single page); 11" by 8-1/2". These documents are deck plans or blueprints of the SS Princess Elizabeth and the Princess Joan, which appear to be sister ships of the same class, presumably operating under the British Columbia Steamship Company. Language: English.Collection
Brown Archival CollectionLexicon
Nomenclature 4.0
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Ship, CruiseNomenclature Secondary Object Term
Vessel, PassengerNomenclature Secondary Object Term
MenuNomenclature Secondary Object Term
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BlueprintNomenclature Secondary Object Term
MapNomenclature Primary Object Term
BrochureNomenclature Primary Object Term
Vessel, MerchantNomenclature Primary Object Term
ListNomenclature Primary Object Term
GuidebookNomenclature Primary Object Term
DeckNomenclature Primary Object Term
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Category 01: Built Environment ObjectsGetty AAT
Concept
brochures, deck plans, travel guidebooks, menusArchive Details
Date(s) of Creation
May 1963 - circa 1979
