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Jackson and Sharp Company. Records, 1869-1946 (bulk 1898-1905).

Title: Records, 1869-1946 (bulk 1898-1905).

The records consist of six lots of miscellaneous material acquired from different individuals who salvaged them from the plant after its closing. At that time, the builder's negatives were given to the Delaware State Archives.

ArchivalResource: 4.1 linear ft.

http://www.worldcat.org/oclc/86119252 View

Pennsylvania Railroad Company. Traffic Dept. Publications and ephemera, 1873-1963 (bulk 1925-1960).

Title: Publications and ephemera, 1873-1963 (bulk 1925-1960).

The records consist of publications and ephemera issued by the PRR's Traffic Dept. to promote its various services, plus samples of similar material from other railroads.

ArchivalResource: 3.5 linear ft.

http://www.worldcat.org/oclc/122516608 View

Hall, Joseph E. Joseph E. Hall correspondence, 1914.

Title: Joseph E. Hall correspondence, 1914.

Typed excerpts from correspondence of Joseph E. Hall with Percy R. Todd, president of the Bangor and Aroostook Railroad concerning the collection of foodstuffs for Belgium during World War I.

ArchivalResource: 7 items.

http://www.worldcat.org/oclc/71009778 View

Vertical file collection on railroads, 1824-1935 (inclusive).

Title: Vertical file collection on railroads, 1824-1935 (inclusive).

Consists of unbound manuscripts of less than a volume in size concerning numerous railroads and electric railroads in the United States, Canada, Mexico, and Great Britain.

ArchivalResource: ca. 3 linear ft. (1.5 file drawers)

http://www.worldcat.org/oclc/269600781 View

American Car and Foundry Company. Jackson & Sharp Plant. Job files, 1898-1905.

Title: Job files, 1898-1905.

Accession 1130 contains a total of 75 envelopes of customer order files from the period 1898-1905. Each file contains a specification sheet and notes relating to the order. Some also contain copies of the builder's photograph and blueprint floor plans.

ArchivalResource: 2.6 linear ft.

http://www.worldcat.org/oclc/123380155 View

Brown Brothers, Harriman & Co. Records of Brown Brothers Harriman, 1696-1973, 1995 (bulk 1820-1968).

Title: Records of Brown Brothers Harriman, 1696-1973, 1995 (bulk 1820-1968).

The Records consist of original and secondary research materials amassed to support the writing of Partners in Banking for the 150th anniversary of Brown Brothers Harriman and its predecessor businesses; original records from these entities, including correspondence, ledgers, account books, business transaction records, diaries, daybooks, clippings, scrapbooks, prints, photographs, audio tapes, artifacts; and a research library of printed material.

ArchivalResource: 109 linear feet (148 boxes, 212 volumes)

http://www.worldcat.org/oclc/654783935 View

Julier, Henry S. Henry S. Julier correspondence, 1891-1910.

Title: Henry S. Julier correspondence, 1891-1910.

Consists of correspondence between Henry S. Julier and F. W. Cram regarding the Bangor and Aroostook Railroad and the involvement of the American Express Company in its establishment. Also included is correspondence regarding other railroad activities in Maine.

ArchivalResource: .20 linear ft. (1 half-size archival box)

http://www.worldcat.org/oclc/66529767 View

Parent, Fred,. Oral history interview, 1972 May.

Title: Oral history interview, 1972 May.

Interview, with brief catalog and transcript, from Bangor, Me., with Parent, about the organizing of the Bangor and Aroostook Railroad workers, absence of strikes, procedures in grievance cases, and connections with state legislature.

ArchivalResource: 1 audiotape (1/2 hr.)

http://www.worldcat.org/oclc/70955227 View

Wilgus, William J. (William John), 1865-1949. William J. Wilgus papers, 1895-1947.

Title: William J. Wilgus papers, 1895-1947.

Collection consists of records that document Wilgus' professional activities as a civil engineer.

ArchivalResource: 115 linear feet (112 boxes)

http://www.worldcat.org/oclc/122576089 View

H. H. Copeland Maps and Tables, 1924-1956

Title: H. H. Copeland Maps and Tables 1924-1956

The Transportation Library's collection of H. H. Copeland and Son's maps consist of 74 maps and tables on U. S. railways dating from the early 1930's to the mid 1950's. The Copeland maps consist of traffic density maps and tables on ton miles, freight density and traffic distribution and other railway related tables and calculations. H. H. Copeland and Sons were an investment house, in existence from the late 19th century to at least the mid 1950's. The company ordered the compilations for the maps and tables to support their own business interests and would not allow the items to be copied.

ArchivalResource: 74.00

http://findingaids.library.northwestern.edu/catalog/inu-ead-archon-1317 View

William J. Wilgus papers, 1895-1947

Title: William J. Wilgus papers 1895-1947

William John Wilgus (1865-1949) was a civil engineer who worked for the New York Central and Hudson River Railroad. By 1899 he was the chief engineer for construction and maintenance of way and in 1903 became vice-president in charge of construction. During those years he supervised the planning and construction of Buffalo Union Station, the Weehawken (N.J.) Terminal and the modern Grand Central Station. In 1907 Wilgus opened his own consulting practice and advised railroad companies on construction and improvement projects for states and municipalities including several concerned with the improvement of passenger and freight transportation in the New York Metropolitan area. During World War I he directed transportation for the Allied Expeditionary Forces in France. After his retirement from private practice in 1930, he devoted much of his time to writing and research on military and civilian transportation issues while working in the private sector. Collection consists of records that document Wilgus' professional activities as a civil engineer. New York Central and Hudson River Railroad papers, 1895-1931, include correspondence; research notes, articles and pictures, engineering reports, minutes, legal papers, photographs and other materials relating to the new Grand Central Station and electrification of the suburban lines leading into it, and the rehabilitation and expansion of the railroad's other lines. American Expeditionary Forces records, 1915-1933, contain correspondence, writings and translations by Wilgus, writings by others, and source materials concerning military transportation during World War I. Private consulting practice records, 1908-1930, of his consulting firm in New York City consist of materials about New York transportation and major railroad projects and of general client files. Public service activities series, 1933-1945, contains papers relating to various projects on which he worked. American Society of Civil Engineers records, 1914-1930, include Wilgus' papers as member and president of the New York chapter in 1920-1921, and records of the United Engineering Society. His writings, research notes and related correspondence, 1913-1947, contain essays, notes, correspondence, and printed materials on issues of military reorganization, transportation and war preparedness. Also, artifacts, such as medals, awards and certificates, and photographs and charts.

ArchivalResource: 115 linear feet (112 boxes)

http://archives.nypl.org/mss/3325 View

470 Railroad Club. The 470 Railroad Club slide collection, 1920-1980 (bulk 1940-1960).

Title: The 470 Railroad Club slide collection, 1920-1980 (bulk 1940-1960).

ArchivalResource: ca. 3000 items : slides ; 2 x 2 in.

http://www.worldcat.org/oclc/75382689 View

Julier, Henry S. Henry S. Julier and F. W. Cram correspondence, 1891-1910.

Title: Henry S. Julier and F. W. Cram correspondence, 1891-1910.

Consists of correspondence between Henry S. Julier and F. W. Cram regarding the Bangor and Aroostook Railroad Company and the involvement of the American Express Company in its establishment. Also included is correspondence regarding other railroad activities in Maine.

ArchivalResource: .20 linear ft. (1 half-size archival box)

http://www.worldcat.org/oclc/177689295 View

Smith, Edgar C. (Edgar Crosby), 1870-. Piscataquis County scrapbook, 1917 and 1922.

Title: Piscataquis County scrapbook, 1917 and 1922.

Scrapbook containing two clippings by Edgar C. Smith, one entitled: "John Lynde's hiatus" (Lewiston Journal Magazine, Feb. 10, 1917) and "Katahdin Iron Works Branch, Bangor and Aroostook R.R ..." (Portland Sunday Telegram, May 14, 1922).

ArchivalResource: 1 item ([5] p.) ; 24 x 16.5 cm.

http://www.worldcat.org/oclc/681373071 View

Lovejoy-McLeod family papers, 1914-2001.

Title: Lovejoy-McLeod family papers, 1914-2001.

The papers of the Lovejoy and McLeod families of Old Town and Stillwater, Maine. The papers include an essay "The Kindergarten" written by Nellie Mae Lovejoy, a newspaper clipping, deeds, receipts, and photographs. Included are two photograph albums. One of the albums containing photographs of his camp was given to Henry McLeod in 1907. The second album belonged to Gregg Clarke McLeod and contains photographs of ROTC summer camp in Fort Devens, Massachusetts in 1932; of Fort McKinley, Maine in 1933; scenes at LD-ME-1 project headquarters of the Resettlement Administration; Bangor and Aroostook shops at Derby, Maine; Gould Coupler Corp. in Depew, New York; Magor Car Corp. in Passaic, New Jersey; Company "B," C.M.T.C., Fort McKinley, Maine in 1939; views of the infantry school at Fort Benning, Georgia in 1940; and picture postcards of scenes from Warm Springs, Georgia. Included also are letters and notes from Barbara D. Holtry describing the photographs and family papers.

ArchivalResource: 2 folders.

http://www.worldcat.org/oclc/56568900 View

Edwin Shearin Railroad Memorabilia Collection, 1931-1981

Title: Edwin Shearin Railroad Memorabilia Collection 1931-1981

Amassed through a life of collecting, the Edwin Shearin Railroad Memorabilia Collection covers 50 years of railroading in America. With the help of friends and family, Edwin Shearin compilied the various pieces of railroad memorabilia held within this collection.

ArchivalResource: 2.0 Linear feet

http://www.lib.ncsu.edu/findingaids/mc00374 View

H.H. Copeland and Son. [Copeland railroad survey collection].

Title: [Copeland railroad survey collection]. [1918-1958]

ArchivalResource: ca. 504 pieces (maps with accompanying text) : printed items ; in 2 boxes 27 x 13 x 40 cm.

http://www.worldcat.org/oclc/729541089 View