Higginson, Waldo, 1814-1894. Papers, 1834-1858. - View Resource

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Higginson, Waldo, 1814-1894. Papers, 1834-1858.

Title

Papers, 1834-1858.

Resource Link

http://www.worldcat.org/oclc/612787600

Abstract

Includes: personal diary (Dec. 1834-Feb. 1835); professional journal concerning engineering projects for the construction of railroad lines, with drawings for bridge supports, tunnels, and similar structures; account book for the Eastern Railroad Company; and other railroad-related material. All materials are autograph manuscript.

Extent

6 v. (.5 linear ft.)

Holding Repository

Houghton Library

Information

SNAC Resource ID: 7798246

Houghton Library

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Higginson, Waldo, 1814-1894

http://n2t.net/ark:/99166/w6qn6ckb (person)

Higginson graduated from Harvard College in 1833. He was an engineer and became the second superintendent of the Lowell Railroad. From the description of Papers, 1834-1858. (Harvard University). WorldCat record id: 612787600 ...

Eastern Railroad Company

http://n2t.net/ark:/99166/w6fj6kq3 (corporateBody)

Lowell Railroad.

http://n2t.net/ark:/99166/w6qc6jp0 (corporateBody)

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