Raymond E. Aitken paycheck and letter

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Descriptive Summary

Title: Raymond E. Aitken paycheck and letter

Dates: May 29, 1937, Nov. 25, 1959

Collection Number: MS 507

Creator/Collector: Aitken, Raymond E.

Extent: 1 folder

Repository: California State Railroad Museum Library and Archives

Sacramento, California 95814

Abstract: Includes one paycheck issued to R.E. Aitken by the Rio Grande Southern Railroad Company on May 29, 1937. Also includes a November 25, 1969 letter to Aitken from H.H. Brandt, Superintendent of the Union Pacific Railroad Company Transportation Division, Department of Operation, congratulating Aitken on his retirement and his 26 years of exemplary service with Union Pacific.

Language of Material: English

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Preferred Citation

Raymond E. Aitken paycheck and letter. California State Railroad Museum Library and Archives

Acquisition Information

Gift of Eloise P. Aitken Farren, 2001

Biography/Administrative History

R.E. Aitken was a carpenter and then a locomotive engineer for the Rio Grande Southern Railroad Company. He retired from the Union Pacific Railroad Company in 1969 after 26 years of service.

Scope and Content of Collection

Includes one paycheck issued to R.E. Aitken by the Rio Grande Southern Railroad Company on May 29, 1937. Also includes a November 25, 1969 letter to Aitken from H.H. Brandt, Superintendent of the Union Pacific Railroad Company Transportation Division, Department of Operation, congratulating Aitken on his retirement and his 26 years of exemplary service with Union Pacific.