SS Friesland Passenger List - 20 July 1895

Front Cover, Cabin Passenger List for the SS Friesland of the Red Star Line, Departing Saturday, 20 July 1895 from Antwerp to New York, Commanded by Captain H. E. Nickels. GGA Image ID # 13fe956489. Graphically Ornate Branded Front Cover.

Notable Passengers include: William C. Arnold and Christian Gauss.

Senior Officers and Staff

• Captain: H. E. Nickels
• Surgeon: Dr Warren C. Sneden
• Chief Steward: Mr. F. Kerridge

First Cabin Passengers

1. Miss M. L. Adams
2. Mr. Francis Adrian
3. Mrs. Adrian
4. Rev. A. Allen
5. Mrs. Allen
6. Mr. Wm. C. Arnold (Note 1)
7. Mrs. Arnold
8. Mrs. Barrett
9. Miss M. L. Barrett
10. Miss M. L. Barrett
11. Miss E. L. Barrett
12. Mr. Henry Baum
13. Mrs. Baum
14. Mr. J. E. Bigelow
15. Mrs. A. Blumberg
16. Miss Carrie Blumberg
17. Mr. Leonard Blumberg
18. Rev. Carl Boenninger
19. Miss Jennie Christ
20. Mr. Frank Cochrane
21. Mrs. H. S. Colton
22. Miss G. J. Colton
23. Mr. J. W. Coulston
24. Mrs. Coulston and child
25. Master John C. Crump
26. Miss Mary E. Crump
27. Mrs. E. F. Curtis
28. Dr C. G. Darling
29. Mrs. Darling
30. Mrs. Samuel Dickey
31. Mr. Irvin Dickey
32. Mr. Samuel Dickey
33. Miss A. Dietzgen
34. Miss Paula Dietzgen
35. Mr. Jas. L. Dudley
36. Mr. Samuel M. Ensline
37. Mrs. Ensline
38. Miss Fanny Pearl Ensline
39. Miss A. C. Ferrell
40. Mr. Clark Fisher
41. Mr. Robert Fleer
42. Mr. W. B. Frankenberg
43. Miss. Frieda Freise
44. Mr. N. H. Gillette
45. Mrs. Gillette
46. Mr. A. N. Groesbeck
47. Mrs. Groesbeck
48. Rev. Hubert Gründer
49. Rev. Augustin Hackert
50. Prof. Dr W. S. Hall
51. Mrs. Hull
52. Mr. Walter D. Haws
53. Mr. Wm E. Haws Jr.
54. Mr. Herm. Hegener
55. Mrs. Hegener
56. Mr. Biddle Hiles
57. Miss Beatrice Hogan
58. Mr. Alfred Johnston
59. Miss Elsie Johnston
60. Dr Thomas E. Jones
61. Mrs. J. D. Lewis
62. Mr. Whitney Lyon
63. Mrs. Lyon
64. Miss Helen Mansfield
65. Miss Nellie Mc Henry
66. Miss Meylan
67. Mr. Jos. Noterman
68. Miss Amelia Noterman
69. Miss Josephine Noterman
70. Mrs. R. A. Pierce
71. Miss Anna J. Pierce
72. Miss Gladys Pierce
73. Mr. A. J. Powell
74. Mrs. Randall
75. Mrs. Randolph
76. Mrs. Rassaerts
77. Mr. Pierre C. Rassaerts
78. Miss Olga Ritter
79. Mrs. F. Robitscher
80. Capt. A. H. Rush
81. Miss Anna E. Rutherford
82. Mr. T. G. Salter
83. Rev. Franz Schirp
84. Mrs. Cecilia Schusselle
85. Rev. Robert Schwickerath
86. Miss Mignon L. Seldon
87. Mr. Sutherland D. Smith
88. Miss Smith
89. Mrs. S. F. Somers
90. Mr. Arthur Spruyt„
91. Miss Emma Steen
92. Pros. G. B. Stevens
93. Mr. Charles C. Teall
94. Miss Alice Todd
95. Mr. Henry G. Todd
96. Mr. Charles True
97. Mr. E. F. Van Hootegem
98. Mr. Carl Vrooman
99. Mr. John Webster
100. Mr. E. V. Wendell
101. Mrs. Wendell
102. Master Charles Wendell
103. Miss Ruth Wendell
104. Miss Beatrice Wendell
105. Miss Evelyn M. Westcott
106. Miss Bessie E. Whitridge
107. Miss M. L. Whittemore
108. Miss I.. G. Whittemore
109. Miss M. V. Whittemore
110. Rev. George Zwack

Passenger List Notes

1. William Carlile Arnold (July 15, 1851 – March 20, 1906) was a Republican member of the U.S. House of Representatives from Pennsylvania.
2. Christian Gauss (1878 – 1951) was a literary critic and literature professor. Though he was not a prolific author or a public figure, Gauss left a mark on academic scholarship: Princeton University's semiannual series of Christian Gauss Seminars in Criticism (founded in 1949 by R.P. Blackmur) and Phi Beta Kappa's annual Christian Gauss Award (est. 1950) for a book of literary criticism are named in his honor. Gauss influenced and corresponded frequently with F. Scott Fitzgerald and Edmund Wilson.

Back Cover, Red Star Line SS Friesland Cabin Class Passenger List - 20 July 1895. GGA Image ID # 13fe9bb28b. Back Cover Shows a Beautiful Engraving of an Identified Red Star Line Ship Near the Shoreline.

Collector's Item Auction Details

SS Friesland Cabin Passenger List – 20 July 1895

An Exceptional Maritime Artifact Highlighting a Distinguished Transatlantic Voyage

 

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Description

GGA is proud to present this Cabin Passenger List from the SS Friesland of the Red Star Line, dated 20 July 1895, chronicling a journey from Antwerp to New York. Under the command of Captain H. E. Nickels, this voyage reflects the height of 19th-century transatlantic travel, bridging continents in an era defined by progress and refinement.

 

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Design and Condition

• Front Cover: A graphically ornate design showcasing the Red Star Line's iconic branding. Despite minor wear consistent with age, the cover retains its elegance and evokes the grandeur of maritime travel.
• Interior Pages: Meticulously preserved, featuring comprehensive passenger rosters, senior officer listings, and voyage-specific information.
• Back Cover: A beautifully engraved depiction of a Red Star Line ship near the shoreline, capturing the romance of ocean travel.
• Condition: Good, with minor age-related discoloration and wear, commensurate with the document’s historical significance.

 

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Distinguished Passengers: The Luminaries on Board

This passenger list reflects a microcosm of 19th-century societal elite, encompassing political, academic, and cultural influencers. Key VIPs include:

1. William Carlile Arnold
   • A prominent Republican congressman from Pennsylvania, serving in the U.S. House of Representatives. His political career and influence in shaping domestic policies render him a significant figure in American history.
2. Christian Gauss
   • A renowned literary critic and academic, celebrated for his mentorship of luminaries like F. Scott Fitzgerald and Edmund Wilson. Gauss’s contributions to literary criticism and the founding of the Christian Gauss Award solidify his legacy within American intellectual circles.
3. Dr. Warren C. Sneden
   • Ship’s surgeon and a respected figure in maritime medicine, emblematic of the essential service provided during transatlantic voyages of the era.
4. Prof. Dr. W. S. Hall
   • A distinguished academic, contributing to the intellectual character of the passenger roster.
5. Rev. Franz Schirp and Rev. Robert Schwickerath
   • Influential clerics who played significant roles in fostering cultural and spiritual connections across continents.
6. Miss Olga Ritter
   • Heiress to a prominent European industrial family, traveling in style reflective of the Gilded Age’s transcontinental elite.
7. Capt. A. H. Rush
   • A military figure whose presence underscores the prominence of high-ranking officials among the Friesland’s clientele.

 

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Historical Context and Significance

The SS Friesland represented the pinnacle of Red Star Line innovation, offering unparalleled luxury and safety to its passengers. The 20 July 1895 voyage epitomizes the era’s emphasis on connecting Europe and the Americas, fostering cultural exchange and economic growth.

This document provides an invaluable lens into the societal fabric of its time, capturing a blend of industrialists, academics, clergy, and political figures who collectively influenced the modern world. The artifact also highlights the strategic importance of maritime travel in an age of burgeoning globalism.

 

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Condition Report

• Front Cover: Well-preserved with minor fraying at edges, a testament to its enduring historical value.
• Interior Pages: Clean and legible, with negligible discoloration, suitable for archival preservation or display.
• Binding: Stable and intact, ensuring long-term durability.

 

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Estimated Auction Price

• Low Estimate: $45 USD
• High Estimate: $65 USD

 

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Provenance and Appeal

As a tangible record of the Gilded Age’s transatlantic connections, this Cabin Passenger List is an exquisite representation of maritime history. The inclusion of luminaries such as William C. Arnold and Christian Gauss enhances its appeal, making it a centerpiece for collectors of historical documents, maritime memorabilia, or Americana.

GGA proudly offers this lot as a rare and invaluable artifact, ideal for those seeking to preserve the legacy of an era when ocean liners were the lifeblood of global travel and communication.