SS United States Ephemera Collection

All Digitized Ephemera for the SS United States available at the GG Archives. Common items of ephemera in our maritime collection include passenger lists, brochures, event and entertainment programs, and other memorabilia produced for a voyage or ship.

Front Cover, 1912 Brochure "Scandinavia to America," From The Scandinavian-American Line.

1912 - Scandinavian-American Line - Scandinavia to America

50-Page brochure from the Scandinavian-American Line promoting their service from Scandinavia to New York focused on Third Class accommodations and persuading immigrants to cross the Atlantic on one of their steamships. Featured Ships: C. F. Tietgen, Hellig Olav, Oscar II, and United States.

1912-02-08 Passenger Manifest for the SS United States

1912-02-08 SS United States Passenger List

  • Steamship Line: Scandinavian America Line / Skandinavien-Amerika Linie
  • Class of Passengers: Not Stated
  • Date of Departure: 8 February 1912
  • Route: Copenhagen to New York
  • Commander: Captain R. Gøtsche
Front Cover 1917 Brochure, Scandinavian-American Line Regular Direct Communication Between New York and Scandinavia.

1917 - Scandinavian American Line Direct Services

1917 Brochure covers History, Fleet, Accommodations (First, Second and Third Class), Connections at Ports, Information on Scandinavia and Offices and Agencies. Numerous interior photographs make this brochure exceptional. Featured Ships: Oscar II, Hellig Olav, United States, and Frederik VIII.

Brochure Cover, Passenger Service to and from Northern Europe by the Scandinavian American Line.

1920s - Cabin Service to Northern Europe

16-page brochure from Scandinavian-American Line is devoted to their cabin service to and from Northern Europe. It contains information for passengers about their fleet and cabin accommodation. Featured Ships: Oscar II, Hellig Olav, United States, and Frederik VIII.

1922-12-12 Passenger Manifest for the SS United States

1922-12-12 SS United States Passenger List

  • Steamship Line: Scandinavian America Line / Skandinavien-Amerika Linie
  • Class of Passengers: Cabin
  • Date of Departure: 12 December 1922
  • Route: Copenhagen to New York
  • Commander: Captain V. Voldborg
Front Cover, SS United States Passenger List - 15 May 1924

1924-05-15 SS United States Passenger List

  • Cruise Line: Scandinavian America Line / Skandinavien-Amerika Linie
  • Class of Passengers: Cabin
  • Date of Departure: 15 May 1924
  • Route: Copenhagen to New York via Halifax NS
  • Commander: Captain V. Voldborg
Brochure Cover for the Scandinavian-American Line Tourist Third Cabin from 1928.

1928-02-01 Scandinavian-American Line Tourist Third Cabin

8-Page brochure from the Scandinavian-American Line packs a lot of information and interior photographs of their Tourist Third Cabin accommodations, rates of passage, and other information for passengers. Produced by the New York office for American tourists to Europe. Featured Ships: Oscar II, Hellig Olav, and United States.

Front Cover - SS United States Farewell Dinner Bill of Fare - 22 September 1928

1928-09-22 SS United States Farewell Dinner Menu

Vintage Farewell Dinner Bill of Fare and Music Program from 22 September 1928 on board the SS United States of the Scandinavian-American Line featured Fillet of Fish Vin Blanc, Roast Duck with Apple and Prunes, and Pyramid Cake for dessert.

 

Ephemera contained in the GG Archives collection represent the souvenirs provided to the passengers of each voyage. Many of these souvenir ephemeral items have disappeared over the years.

Our selection varies considerably by ship, and likely contains only a sampling of what was originally produced and printed by the steamship lines.

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