B.R. Dew Collection of Railroadiana, 1883-1966.

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B.R. Dew Collection of Railroadiana, 1883-1966.

http://www.worldcat.org/oclc/233123570

The B.R. Dew collection of railroadiana represents Mr. Dew's collecting efforts over a span of some fifty years. Most of the collection relates to the Chicago, Rock Island & Pacific Railway, which is documented with publications ranging from diagrams of steam locomotives to rules and working conditions for signalmen. There are also public and employee timetables, tickets, passes, and photographs. Dew also collected material on other railroads including the Burlington, Cedar Rapids and Northern Railway; the Chicago, Burlington & Quincy Railroad; the Missouri Pacific Railroad; and the Union Pacific Railroad. Artifacts in the collection include a train order hoop, a Rock Island oiler, flagman's flag, and a poster from the B,CR&N.

Artifacts, 4 items.Papers, 6 linear ft., (6 boxes)Photographs, 1 linear ft., (1 box)

University of Iowa Libraries

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SNAC Resource ID: 7103739

University of Iowa Libraries

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Chicago, Burlington and Quincy Railroad Company

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Incorporated in 1864 under the laws of the state of Illinois, the company operated a line between western Chicago and Burlington, Iowa. From the description of Corporate records, 1901-1968. (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 313865953 Incorporated in 1864 under the laws of the state of Illinois, the Chicago, Burlington & Quincy Railroad Company operated a line between western Chicago and Burlington, Iowa. From the guide to the Corporate records., 1882, 1901-1968....

Burlington, Cedar Rapids and Northern Railway Company.

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Dew, Birchel Raymond, 1901-1973,

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Railroad employee and collector. From the description of B.R. Dew Collection of Railroadiana, 1883-1966. (University of Iowa Libraries). WorldCat record id: 233123570 ...

Missouri Pacific Railroad Company

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Chicago, Rock Island & Pacific Railway Company.

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Union Pacific railroad company

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