John C. Bristow drawings

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Descriptive Summary

Title: John C. Bristow drawings

Dates: 1937-1944

Collection Number: MS 532

Creator/Collector: Bristow, John C.

Extent: 2 oversize boxes

Repository: California State Railroad Museum Library and Archives

Sacramento, California 95814

Abstract: This collection comprises miscellanous technical drawings executed by John C. Bristow presumably in conjuction with his employ at the Southern Pacific Railroad Sacramento Shops. They are in various formats: ink on paper or linen, pencil on paper, and white line on blue paper. Some appear to have been official Southern Pacific drawings but lack a SP drawing number. Others have SP drawing numbers, and some are sketches.

Language of Material: English

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Preferred Citation

John C. Bristow drawings. California State Railroad Museum Library and Archives

Acquisition Information

Gift of John C. Bristow, 1978

Scope and Content of Collection

This collection comprises miscellanous technical drawings executed by John C. Bristow presumably in conjuction with his employ at the Southern Pacific Railroad Sacramento Shops. They are in various formats: ink on paper or linen, pencil on paper, and white line on blue paper. Some appear to have been official Southern Pacific drawings but lack a SP drawing number. Others have SP drawing numbers, and some are sketches.