Historical information
Alan Charles Quinn went to sea at 16 years of age and photographed his work and the places he visited. His collection of photo albums form a pictorial autobiography. The Alan Charles Quinn collection also includes a series of letters written to and from his mother.
Physical description
Black and white photograph of a number of yachts moored in San Francisco Bay. There is a jetty or pier visible to the right of frame and trees along the background to the left.
Inscriptions & markings
Blue/green ink, handwritten on reverse:
"30/9/49"
Handwritten in pencil:
"K9/A"
