The Southern Pacific Injury Report Collection contains files of individuals who were either involved in railroad accidents or were injured while working for the Southern Pacific Railroad. Nearly all the collection's documents come from the Southern Pacific's Shasta Division. The collection includes documentation of injuries or property damage, hospital records, lawsuit documents, with some files also containing photographs of where the accident occurred.

The Southern Pacific was an American Class I railroad network that existed from 1865 to 1998 and operated in the Western United States. The original Southern Pacific began in 1865 as a land holding company. By 1887, the Southern Pacific began considering expansion into the Mt. Shasta area as well as the state of Oregon. The company signed a lease to control the Oregon & California Railroad and soon afterwards work crews began setting up tracks and railroad facilities for the Southern Pacific Railroad. A celebration occurred on December 16, 1887 when the Southern Pacific officially opened the railroad connecting San Francisco to Portland. The Shasta Division, whose borders changed with time, mainly consisted of the areas ranging from North of Gerber, California to the city of Ashland, Oregon, with a longer line going shortly after the town of Chiloquin, Oregon. The Shasta Division was known for its scenic views and iconic passenger trains, such as the Shasta Daylight. Although the Southern Pacific Railroad no longer exists, the Union Pacific Railroad now owns and operates most of what was known as the Shasta Division today.

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Collection is restricted for 75 years after the last dated entry. Restrictions expire 2028.