George N. Lorentz photographs and resignation forms, 1975

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Summary

Abstract:
Contains photographs and resignation forms of George N. Lorentz, a switchman who worked in Los Angeles for the Atchison, Topeka, & Santa Fe Railroad.
Extent:
.2 Linear Feet (2 file folders)
Language:
English .
Preferred citation:

[Identification of item], George N. Lorentz Photographs and Resignation Forms, MS 21, California State Railroad Museum Library & Archives, Sacramento, California.

Background

Scope and content:

The George N. Lorentz photographs and resignation forms contain portraits of George Lorentz at the Los Angeles rail yards during his retirement in 1975. Of particular interest are his resignation forms to and from Superintendent L.D. Eidson for the purpose of applying for annuity under the provisions of the Railroad Retirement Act.

Biographical / historical:

George N. Lorentz was born on January 16, 1911 and raised by his parents Nicholas J. and Margaret E. Lorentz in the state of Nebraska. On February 15, 1945, he enlisted in the U.S. Navy and was discharged a year later on February 1st. On November 6, 1953, he married Bernice A. Meschke. According to his resignation form from the Atchison, Topeka, & Santa Fe Railway Company, George retired in Los Angeles on January 31, 1975 as a switchman foreman. George passed away September 6, 1994.

Acquisition information:
Gift of Ralph Lux, 2023
Arrangement:

Arranged alphabetically by type of material.

Physical location:
Statewide Museum Collections Center
Rules or conventions:
Describing Archives: A Content Standard

Access and use

Restrictions:

Collection is open for research by appointment.

Terms of access:

Copyright has been assigned to the California State Railroad Museum. Permission for publication must be submited in writing to the CSRM Library & Archives.

Preferred citation:

[Identification of item], George N. Lorentz Photographs and Resignation Forms, MS 21, California State Railroad Museum Library & Archives, Sacramento, California.

Location of this collection:
111 I Street
Sacramento, CA 95814, US
Contact:
(916) 323-8073
Library.CSRM@parks.ca.gov
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