Arthur C. Jenkins Papers, 1940-1976 (bulk 1955-1965)

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Arthur C. Jenkins Papers, 1940-1976 (bulk 1955-1965)

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The 17 cartons comprising this collection consist chiefly of reports and notes relating to mass transit in California, especially with Los Angeles Railway Corporation, Pacific Electric Railway Company, Ashbury Rapid Transit Lines, and Los Angeles Motor Coach Company. It includes a complete set of the bound volumes of reports that were prepared by Arthur C. Jenkins for the Golden Gate Bridge & Highway District pertaining to toll rates, traffic, and finance. Most, but not all, of the reports included here were prepared by Arthur C. Jenkins. All of the reports relate to the same general subject.

17 cartons

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The Institute of Transportation Studies Library

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Agency History The duties of the Public Utilities Commission (hereafter P.U.C.) involve the regulation of the intrastate activities of railroads and other transportation companies, including inter-urban and street railways, steamship companies, canals, toll bridges, pipelines, and freight by stages and trucks, and includes the regulation of warehouses and of public utilities engaged in the selling of water for domestic and irrigation purposes...

Pacific Electric Railway Company

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Jenkins, Arthur A.

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Biography Arthur C. Jenkins was born in Bellingham, Washington [in 1907?] and obtained a B.S. in engineering at U.C. Berkeley in 1931. In January, 1948, he went into private practice as a consulting engineer. According to his autobiography (folder 11, carton 4), his offices were located at 1095 Market Street. According to invoices addressed to him in 1949, his offices were located in Suite 969 of the Flood Building at 870 Market S...

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Jenkins, Arthur C., 1918-1963

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Los Angeles Motor Coach Lines -

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Bay Cities Transit Company

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Los Angeles Transit Lines

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Los Angeles Railway Corporation.

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Biography / Administrative History Los Angeles Railway Corporation (LARy) operated local streetcar transit from 1895 - 1945. Distinguished from the father reaching Pacific Electric Railway Company's streetcars by vehicle color, LARy was also known as the Yellow Cars of Los Angeles. During its operation, LARy expanded service by merging with the Main Street & Agricultural Park Street Railroad. Henry E. Huntington became owner of LARy in 18...

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