Robert S. Crockett streetcar collection, 1928-1966 (bulk 1939-1966).

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Robert S. Crockett streetcar collection, 1928-1966 (bulk 1939-1966).

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Correspondence, advertising flyers, newsletters, research files, and photographs, relating to Crockett's interest in streetcars and his involvement in streetcar organizations, including the National Capital Historical Museum of Transportation, the Electric Railroaders Association, the Capital Transit Company Tractioneers, and the National Railway Historical Society.

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Historical Society of Washington, D.C.

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Historical Society of Washington, D.C.

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National Railway Historical Society

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Electric Railroaders Association (U.S.)

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Founded in 1934, the Electric Railroaders' Association, Inc. (ERA) is a non-profit education organization consisting of peple from all walks of life interested in the history and progress of electric railways. Members receive a monthly transit newsletter, The Bulletin, which contains news about New York area transit, with additional reporting on national and international systems. The New York Division meets monthly at St. John's University Manhattan Campus at 101 Murray Street in New York City....

Capital Transit Company. Tractioneers

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Capital Transit Company

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The Capital Transit Company, a street railway company, was formed in 1895 in Washington, D.C. Its merger in 1933 with the Washington Railway and Electric Company led to the formation of the Capital Transit Company and with all street railways in Washington under one management. The company continued to provide service until 1956 when its franchise was revoked. It was succeeded by D.C. Transit which was mandated to provide an all-bus system of public transportation in the city. By 1962 streetcars...

Crockett, Robert S., 1919-

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Streetcar enthusiast, of Washington, D.C. From the description of Robert S. Crockett streetcar collection, 1928-1966 (bulk 1939-1966). (Historical Society of Washington, Dc). WorldCat record id: 70960999 ...

National Capital Historical Museum of Transportation (Washington, D.C.)

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