Edward Stickel collection, 1931-1987.

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Edward Stickel collection, 1931-1987.

The Edward Stickel collection consists of copies of official documents relating to the commuter rail operations of SEPTA and its predecessors, and on rail transit generally. The documents include reports, specifications, rule books, safety manuals, and employee timetables. Of particular note are specifications for the original Budd "Pioneer III" car designs of 1956, a nationwide inventory of rail transit vehicles (1977), and a similar illustrated study of transit car costs (1975).

2.1 linear ft.

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SNAC Resource ID: 6683456

Hagley Museum & Library

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