Robert E. Durkin papers, 1863-1989, (bulk 1944-1989).

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Robert E. Durkin papers, 1863-1989, (bulk 1944-1989).

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The collection consists of material that Robert Durkin collected during his years in the International Organization of Masters, Mates and Pilots. Durkin was extensively involved in union politics and served as the International President from 1958 to 1961. The bulk of the collection deals with administrative and election related topics.

2 boxes, 56 folders.

San Francisco State University Library, J Paul Leonard Library

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San Francisco State University Library, J Paul Leonard Library

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International Organization of Masters, Mates, and Pilots

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The Masters, Mates & Pilots (MM&P) had its beginnings in the tragic burning of the steamboat Seawanhaka in New York Harbor on June 28, 1880. The 612-ton, 230-foot side paddle wheeler, under the command of Capt. Charles P. Smith, suffered an explosion in the boiler room; an event not uncommon in the early days of steam-powered vessels. As flames spread rapidly through the wooden-hulled boat, Capt. Smith was faced with few options in the narrow Hell Gate channel. He stayed at the helm and ...

Durkin, Robert E.

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Biographical Notes Robert Edward Durkin was born December 25, 1912 in Paterson, New Jersey. He enlisted in the Navy in November 1934 in New York and received an honorable discharge in December 1938 in Seattle. He married Helen Cleo Jones in Lakewood Village, Los Angeles on April 1, 1948. He did not have any children. Durkin became a member of the Masters, Mates and Pilots, Local 90 in 1942. In 1949, he was elected Trustee and serv...