William Muller Collection

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Los Angeles Maritime Museum Research Library Collection 17

From a 4 x 5 negative of ships lines for a tug by William Muller, 1917.

 
 

The following is excerpted from the finding aid for the collection.

Title: William Muller Collection

Date: 1878-2000

Creator: William Muller

Extent: 3 cu. ft. plus ships lines

Abstract: The collection contains correspondence, financial statements, estimates, notes and photographs of the many ships produced in the Wilmington and San Pedro vicinity by the shipbuilder William Muller.

Biographical Notes: William Muller was a prominent shipbuilder in the Wilmington and San Pedro area. He worked closely with Captain William Banning, his enterprises and his associates, producing many ships for the Catalina Island Line and Wilmington Transportation Company as well as carrying out commissions for other parties.

Snapshot of Captain William Banning and William Muller (right).

Snapshot of Captain William Banning and William Muller (right).

Administrative Information:
Repository: Los Angeles Maritime Museum Research Library
Access, Use: Prior arrangement with Librarian, Curator, or Museum Director
Preferred Citation for Reference Requests: William Muller Collection
Copyright Notice: Copyright restrictions may apply. See the copyright notice here.

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