Letter about President McKinley's train from Redlands Junction to Redlands

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Descriptive Summary

Title: Letter about President McKinley's train from Redlands Junction to Redlands

Dates: May 2, 1901

Collection Number: MS 645

Creator/Collector:

Extent: 1 item

Repository: California State Railroad Museum Library and Archives

Sacramento, California 95814

Abstract: Letter to J. Dietrich from Southern Pacific Company Master Mechanic containing details of crew and equipment used on U.S. President William McKinley's train from Redlands Junction to Redlands.

Language of Material: English

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Preferred Citation

[Identification of item]. Letter about President McKinley's train from Redlands Junction to Redlands. Collection Number: MS 645. California State Railroad Museum Library and Archives

Acquisition Information

Gift of Bette Jameson, grand-daughter of Engineer Milsap, in 2005.

Biography/Administrative History

President McKinley took a nation-wide tour of the United States aboard a train in 1901. He travelled on his private car which was attached to a new locomotive whenever he switched railroads. His trip was cut short in May, due to the poor health of Mrs. McKinley.

Scope and Content of Collection

Letter to J. Dietrich from Southern Pacific Company Master Mechanic containing details of crew and equipment used on President McKinley's train from Redlands Junction to Redlands. Engineer Milsap was assigned to the run, and crew were instructed on their appearance and the decorating of engine 2922.