Martin (Tom) Transcontinental Railroad Collection

Series 1. Transcontinental railroad 1864-1969

Language of Material: English.

History

On May 10, 1869, the

Central Pacific and Union Pacific railroad

tracks met at Promontory Summit, Utah, creating the first transcontinental railroad in the United States.

Arrangement

This series is arranged into 2 subseries:

Subseries 1. Transcontinental railroad route

Subseries 2. Completion of the transcontinental railroad at Promontory, Utah

Sub-series 1. Transcontinental railroad route 1863-1952 bulk 1863-1885

Scope and Contents

The material in this subseries documents the early history of the transcontinental route operated by the

Central Pacific and Union Pacific railroads

. It provides informational brochures for inventors, souvenirs of the new routes, and early examples of operation such as: fare information, freight bills, tickets, cancelled mail, stock certificates, broadsides, annual reports, passes, shipping receipts, sealing wax, luggage tags, freight locks, conductors buttons and hat badges, special police badges, whiskey bottles, lanterns, scenic guidebooks, advertisements, Wells Fargo envelopes and cast iron train sets circa 1980.

Central Pacific items of interest include a cast iron CPRR toy train set from the 1880s, a reward poster for the "Cape Horn" train robbery of 1881, an ad for the Silver Palace Saloon at the Sacramento depot, an invitation of and a menu from the banquet held by the citizens of Sacramento to celebrate the completion of the transcontinental railroad, a brass "wood" check for ten cords of wood for engine No. 131, the first bond issued to finance the building of the

Central Pacific Railroad

, 1863

Items of particular interest include: a Union Pacific time schedule No. 1 for construction work from before the completion of the transcontinental railroad, a sledgehammer labeled UP for driving spikes, a tin embossed Union Pacific Railway timetable holder with original timetable, a pass for C.R. Savage (a photographer who was hired to document construction) to ride the railroad, 1875 payrolls for the Eastern and Mountain Division, listing thousands of UP employees and their wages.

Miscellaneous items of note include: a mourning braided human hair watch chain and a "Golden Spike" peaches can paper label.

Arrangement

Arranged into:

Central Pacific Union Pacific Miscellaneous

Badges:

Badge

Scope and Contents

A steel badge, circle with a cut out star at the center. Around the top edge of the circle: "SPECIAL POLICE", at the bottom edge, "C.P.R.R." The badge was issued to

Central Pacific Railroad's

police force.

Badge

Scope and Contents

A railroad police badge for the Union Pacific Railroad branch at Denver, Colorado. The badge is circular with a star cut out at the center. "SPECIAL OFFICER" at top, "DENVER, COLO." at bottom, "U.P.R.R. CO. 19" at center of star. Text is stamped and painted in black.

Baggage tags:

Baggage tag of railroad agent

Brass baggage tag

Scope and Contents

A brass baggage tag, No. 17130, issued by Union Pacific Railroad to identify baggage that was checked with the railroad during a journey. The tag is square stamped with "U.P. RY. / 17130." Includes a leather strap threaded through the slot.

Brass baggage tag

Scope and Contents

A brass baggage tag, No. 28287, issued by Union Pacific Railroad to identify baggage that was checked with the railroad during a journey. The tag is rectangle stamped with "U.P. RY. / LOCAL / 28287." Includes a slot for a strap.

Baggage tag, 1860-1870

Scope and Contents

A baggage tag issued by Union Pacific Railroad. The small rectangle, brass token features two oblong slots at the top and bottom, where a strap would be inserted to attach to baggage. At the center is engraved text: "CLAIM BAGGAGE AT / UN. PAC. RY. / DEPOT / SCHUYLER, NEB. / 7" The tag number is 7, which would correspond to the tag attached to the bag.

Baggage tag, 1866

Scope and Contents

A baggage tag issued by Union Pacific Railroad. The small rectangle, brass token features two oblong slots at the top and bottom, where a strap would be inserted to attach to baggage. At the center is engraved text: "U.P.R.R. NO. 423" The tag number is 423, which would correspond to the tag attached to the bag.

Baggage tag, 1885

Scope and Contents

A luggage tag for the conductors excursion on October 4, 1885 from Chicago to Denver, Colorado. The tag number is 123. Reverse reads "With compliments of W. W. Wilcox, Chicago." Wilcox was the major manufacturer of all railroad brass railroad tags. The tag is circular with a slot at the top for a strap. Text is inscribed on the front and reverse. Text interior has blackened with age. The excursion was made via Chicago & North Western and Union Pacific.

Bills:

Weigh bill, 1875

Scope and Contents

A weigh bill, single sheet, issued by Union Pacific Railroad Co's Express, dated May 22, 1875 from Cheyenne. The bill documents the client paying sixty dollars to ship a package to Omaha. The package was weighed on the scale to determine price of shipping.

Weigh bill, 1876

Scope and Contents

A weigh bill, single sheet, issued by Union Pacific Railroad Co's Express, dated July 17, 1876 from Omaha. The bill documents the client paying one hundred dollars to ship a package to Salt Lake, Utah. The package was weighed on the scale to determine price of shipping.

Billheads:

Billhead, 1864-1869

Scope and Contents

A billhead, features two illustrations of a steam train within a landscape and a steam boat. Addressed to David Hewes, Steam Paddy and Railroad Contractor, for services to be paid. Records a payment received July 15, 1864 for street grading. Billhead is framed with a reproduction of the last golden spike, including inscription. One of two in this collection.

Billhead, 1872

Scope and Contents

A billhead issued by Huntington, Hopkins & Co. for iron sheets purchased by the Savage Mining Company, based in Virginia City, Nevada. The billhead is dated 21 May 1872. It includes the company's address as 54 K Street in Sacramento.

Bills of lading:

Bill of lading, 1880

Scope and Contents

A copy of the original bill of lading issued by

Central Pacific Railroad

Express Freight Line No. 7820. The receipt records the shipment of 25 silver flasks and their total weight. The receipt is dated 1880 and includes where the shipment was sent.

Bill of lading, 1876

Scope and Contents

A framed copy of the original bill of lading issued by

Central Pacific Railroad

Express Freight Line No. 1700, received from Lachman & Jacobi. The receipt records the shipment of one half barrel of wine. The receipt is dated 12 April 1876 and includes where the shipment was sent.

Binoculars, 1886

Scope and Contents

Binoculars and matching case, made by Max Weber and Bros, a jewelers and opticians in Omaha. The binoculars are etched with the owner's name "Meda / April 11 1886." Binoculars are gold washed and inlaid with stripped mother of pearl. Case is lined with red silk with a leather exterior. Maker's name is printed on the inside cover.

Books:

Denver, undated

Scope and Contents

A hardbound book covered in red cloth, Denver Colo., book of illustrations of sites in Denver including a panorama of the city. Back cover is detached.

Nelson's Pictorial Guide Book: The Central Pacific Railroad Date, 1869

Scope and Contents

Hardbound in blue, the book includes illustrations and color plates of scenes along the

Central Pacific Railroad

to guide passengers on their journeys.

Nelson's Pictorial Guide Books: The Union Pacific Railroad: A trip across the North American Continent Book Title Date, 1869

Scope and Contents

A hardbound traveler's guide, bound in burgundy cloth. Includes illustrations and details of sights along the Union Pacific Railroad from Ogden to Omaha.

How We Built the Union Pacific Railway and Other Railway Papers and Addresses , 1870

Scope and Contents

171 pages written by Chief Engineer for Union Pacific Railroad, Grenville Dodge. A tipped in insert states "Compliments of General Grenville M. Dodge." The paper softbound book shows some water damage to the cover.

A Souvenir Of The Trans-Continental Excursion Of Railroad Agents, 1870

Scope and Contents

"A Souvenir Of The Trans-Continental Excursion Of Railroad Agents, 1870. By One Of The Party." A hardbound book in red cloth, gold lettering on cover. The ninety-two page book chronicles the first excursion of railroad agents from Chicago to San Francisco.

The Central Pacific Railroad : a trip across the North American continent from Ogden to San Francisco / Scenery of the Central Pacific Railroad , 1871

Scope and Contents

Central Pacific Railroad

Date 1871 Description The

Central Pacific Railroad

: a trip across the North American continent from Ogden to San Francisco. A hardbound book with a green cover includes illustrations of scenery along the

Central Pacific Railroad

route. 32 pages, 12 unnumbered leaves of plates : color illustrations, maps.

How to go West Guide to Iowa Nebraska Kansas California and the Great West, 1872

Title American Railroad Manual, 1873

Scope and Contents

A hardbound book in red cloth, "American Railroad Manual 1873." 632 pages, includes foldout maps.

The Guide from the Pacific to the Atlantic Date, 1878

Scope and Contents

A hardbound book in blue cloth and gold lettering, "The Guide from the Pacific to the Atlantic" 1878. The book is 48 pages and published in Chicago, Illinois, written by A. T. Sears.

Album of the Union Pacific Railway Date, 1881

Scope and Contents

A twenty page book, hardbound in red cloth with an embossed cover. The album features twenty photographs taken of scenery along the Union Pacific Railway's route.

Bottles:

Bottle, undated

Scope and Contents

A glass bottle flask secured in a leather slipcase for travelling. The bottle is sealed with a cork. The name "IMPROVED / RAILWAY / COMPANION" is stamped in gold on the top of the case. The top portion of the case removes completely to reveal the glass bottle inside. The flask would have carried a spirit or alcohol as a convenient drink on a train journey.

Bottle, 1890

Scope and Contents

A glass bottle, elongated hexagonal shape, tall with a rounded neck. One side features text in relief: "DR. S. MCCURDY, RAIL ROAD DRUG STORE, TRUCKEE, CAL." Samuel McCurdy served as a railroad surgeon for Southern Pacific and operated a pharmacy store.

Bottle, 1900-1920

Scope and Contents

A glass liquor bottle encased in wood to mimic tree bark. The label on the front has a celluloid cover: BIG FOUR / PURE RYE / WHISKEY / M. LETZELTER / SOLE PROPRIETOR / PITTSBURGH, PA." At the center of the label is an illustration of a locomotive surrounded by a decorative border with the number "4" superimposed.

Boxes of pen tips:

A box of ink pen tips, size No. 149, Pacific Railroad pens.

Scope and Contents

Printed on paper and adhered to the lid "M. R. Beard & Co. / Sacramento." The box lid exhibits a checkered pattern, mainly blue. The box lid opens upward to reveal a tray housing pen tips. Includes 35 pen tips in the box.

A tin box of ink pen tips, size No. 216, H. S. Crocker & Co, meant for railroad pens

Scope and Contents

The box lid exhibits a printed design border around the manufacturer's name. Box is yellow with blue print. Box lid lifts up to reveal a tray housing pen tips.

Briefcase, 1861-1885

Scope and Contents

A leather briefcase with handle and

Central Pacific Railroad

luggage tag No. 2729. The briefcase is rectangular with a flap closure secured with a leather strip attached by a brad. On the front flap is a maker's stamp for J. CAIRNS / MAKER / NEVADA CITY. Two diagonal lines intersected with a horizontal line have been incised on the front of the case. Ink stains appear on the right side of the front.

Broadside, 1869

Scope and Contents

A broadside, framed. The broadside advertises a theatre performance at Salt Lake City on May 25, 1869. The performance included a railroad scene. Featured people include Charles Wheatleigh, Annie Lockhart, Annie Ward. The glass front is cracked.

Brochure, 1869

Scope and Contents

A brochure, two-sided single sheet folded in thirds, advertising the route from Sacramento to Promontory, includes fare price of $50. Also advertises The Great Overland Mail Route from Sacramento to St. Louis with times of departure. Belonged to J.B. Whitehead Jr., who made the trip on this advertised route. A third of the original sheet is missing.

Business cards:

Business card, undated

Scope and Contents

A business card depicting a locomotive with a diamond stack in yellow and two passenger cars in red. The card is rectangular in shape with no text printed.

Business card of Sherman House in Lawrence, Kansas

Scope and Contents

The wallet sized card advertises the hotel where General W. T. Sherman spoke to a crowd from the balcony. The proprietors were F. R. Lasher and Co. and M. Brinkerhoff, a later conductor of Union Pacific Railroad. The card exhibits acid migration on the right side.

Business card for Joseph Marzen from Lovelocks, Nevada, associated with Central Pacific Railroad

Scope and Contents

Marzen's name is written in pencil above typewritten text of the location and company abbreviation. On the left is an insignia for the De Witt Clinton Commandery.

Buttons:

Buttons, 1882

Scope and Contents

Three Union Pacific Railroad buttons framed with a reproduction photograph of a railroad employee. The top bottom is embossed with an elk (used 1869 - 1882), the second button is embossed "U.P. Railway Service" (1882), the third button is a coat cuff button embossed "U.P." (1882).

Button, 1952

Scope and Contents

Two reproduction buttons that are replica copies of 1869-1882 uniform buttons from a Union Pacific conductor's uniform. The oval buttons are brass and feature an embossed image of an elk. See 387-2440-121 for original button.

Can

Scope and Contents

A peach can with label, by Golden Spike. The tin can includes a lid with embossed text radiating from the center of varieties of fruits. The body of the can is wrapped in a paper label, light seafoam green ground with a design of a red circle with green leaves overlayed and a golden railroad spike. "GOLDEN SPIKE" is lettered across the label. Peaches were packed in San Francisco.

Certificates:

Bond certificate, 1863

Scope and Contents

Framed, bond certificate documenting the first Pacific Railroad Bond of Sacramento. Bond No. 114, issued by the County of Sacramento 1 July 1863 for five hundred dollars. The bond was paid out thirty years later in 1893, stamped on the right side. Features a lithograph image of the California State Capitol building and an image of a passenger train with locomotive.

Bond certificate, 1865

Scope and Contents

Framed, bond certificate documenting the second Pacific Railroad Bond of Sacramento. Bond No. ___, issued by the City and County of San Francisco 1 May 1865 for one thousand hundred dollars. The bond was paid out thirty years later in 1895, stamped on the right side. Features a lithograph image of a globe of the world with scenes of San Francisco and New York City. Frame includes all sixty redemption coupon receipts of $35 each.

Chart, May 31, 1873

Scope and Contents

A framed, Table of Distances for the

Central Pacific Railroad

, dated May 31st 1873, from the General Freight Office. The chart is comprised of a column of location names on the route that are repeated in the header row. These locations intersect on the chart with a number indicating the calculated distance between locations.

Checks:

CP Railway check, 1869

Scope and Contents

Description A check issued by the Cashier's Office of the Central Pacific Railway Company of California for the amount of $241.95 to be paid to D. O. Mills & Co. and charged to account of ticket sales for Cincinnati, Hamilton and Dayton Railroad. A postage stamp is adhered to the left side of the check. On reverse, signatures and stamps of payee.

Union Pacific Railroad check, Nov. 8, 1876

Scope and Contents

A check paid by Union Pacific Railroad Company dated November 8, 1876. The check is No. 5609 and includes an illustration of a locomotive engine at the left. On the reverse are stamps and signatures for Omaha National Bank and First National Bank, Chicago for November 11, 1876.

Cigar boxes:

Cigar box, "Direct Line", 1880

Scope and Contents

A cigar box, "Direct Line" on exterior label. Label on interior of flap features a New York Central Railroad locomotive. The box is wood with paper labels. Cigars were produced in Factory No. 1099, 21st District in the State of New York.

Cigar box, "Main Line", 1880

Scope and Contents

A cigar box, "Main Line" on interior label, produced by Doyle & Smith in Oneonta, New York. Wooden box with paper labels.

Circular, 1885

Scope and Contents

Department. Address to the Grand Army of the Republic and Veterans of the Rebellion and their Families, dated December 28, 1885 from Omaha. A single folded sheet with the printed address advising Civil War veterans of the next annual national encampment. The envelope is stamped and addressed to Commander G.A.R. at Post 44, Wilmington, OH.

Clock, 1880-1890

Scope and Contents

Ansonia Novelty Clock #44, shaped like the front of a locomotive. The clock face is where the front of the cab would be. The headlight is shown with a cracked auburn crystal embedded in the cavity. An engineer and fireman peek out of the cab. The clock face shows empirical numerals, the original would have been roman numerals. The clock would have been wound daily.

Coffee urn, 1870

Scope and Contents

Silver urn with ivory handled spigot and claw feet, two decorative handles on the body, removable lid The side of the urn features an engraving of a locomotive with a diamond stack. Racine Silver Plate Company & Rockford Silver Plate Company.

Coffin plate, 1904

Scope and Contents

A framed coffin plate, silver plated, belonging to E.G. Leffler, 1881-1904. The plate is rectangular with rounded edges. A scroll motif appears in each corner. Embossed at the center is a 4-4-0 locomotive and tender. Engraved surrounding the locomotive: B of LF (top), 1881 (left), E. G. Leffler (bottom), 1904 (right). The plate is mounted on a tan velvet fabric inside of a glass and wood frame, both contemporary to the plate.

Confectionery jar, circa 1900

Scope and Contents

A candy jar, shaped like a locomotive. The jar is composed of glass with a purple hue. The jar is transparent. The top of the jar is removable. There are four leading wheels and four driving wheels. The smokestack in the front is chipped on the top edge.

Container

Scope and Contents

A painted, steel document box. The box is hinged along one edge to open the lid. The top of the box includes an inset steel handle. It is decorated with a gold band border around the edges of the lid.

Cruet set, 1870-1880

Scope and Contents

A silver cruet stand with six accompanying crystal or glass cruet containers. The stand contains six holes on a horizontal platform. A long, scalloped handle extends from the platform for carrying. On the front of the horizontal platform is the engraving: "SAC. DEPOT / C.P.R.R." This engraving signifies the cruet set was used at the

Central Pacific Railroad

depot in Sacramento.

Cup

Scope and Contents

Enameled drinking cup, labeled UPRR, used by railroad workers. The cup is shallow and has no handle. It is white on the interior with a blue exterior and raised letters. Areas around the lip are chipped with bare metal showing.

Envelopes:

A postmarked envelope which served as letterhead for Central Pacific Hotel in San Francisco sent to Yankee Jim in California

Scope and Contents

Includes a U.S. postage stamp on the top left corner.

A postmarked envelope which served as letterhead for Railroad Hotel in Sacramento sent to an address in New York

Scope and Contents

Includes a U.S. postage stamp on the top right corner. Envelope composed of yellow paper.

A postmarked and cancelled envelope which served as letterhead for Wells Fargo & Co., sent to Captain Michael Greany in San Francisco

Scope and Contents

Includes a U.S. postage stamp on the top right corner.

A Wells Fargo Co. envelope with a cancelled stamp in Salt Lake City, Utah

Scope and Contents

The envelope is addressed to T. T. Roberts, Engineer Corps, Union Pacific Railroad, care of H. Bissell, Green River, Utah. Bissell has been identified in Russell's Champagne photograph as the man standing on engine No. 199.

A postmarked envelope which served as letterhead for Wells Fargo & Co. sent from the Engineer's Department of Central Pacific Railroad in Sacramento to an engineer in Utah, 1867

Scope and Contents

Includes a U.S. postage stamp on the top right corner.

A pre-addressed envelope in type to C. P. Huntington, Vice President, Central Pacific Railroad Company at No. 9. Nassau Street in New York, 1880-1900

Scope and Contents

The envelope appears to be unused and includes U.S. postage stamp of three cents.

A postmarked and cancelled envelope which served as letterhead for Central Pacific Railroad . Envelope is dated 10 April 1885 in Ogden, Utah, with a stamp on the back.

Scope and Contents

Addressed to S. A. Scranton, Esq. in Madison, Connecticut. Includes a U.S. postage stamp on the top right corner.

Fliers:

An advertisement for the Ohio and Mississippi Railway target to emigrants travelling west

Scope and Contents

Encourages readers to make travel arrangements with the agent, George A. Knight, in Cincinnati, Ohio. Knight arranged travel with connecting lines to get people and their belongings to their destinations. The flier is octagonal in shape with names of western states around the border, adhesive backing.

An advertisement for the Ohio and Mississippi Railway target to emigrants travelling west

Scope and Contents

Encourages readers to make travel arrangements with the agent, Thomas A. Garrigan, in Cincinnati, Ohio. Garrigan arranged travel with connecting lines to get people and their belongings to their destinations. The flier is rectangular in shape with names of western states around the border.

Description A flier, framed, advertising the sale of California state aid bonds of the Central Pacific Railroad Company, principal and interest payable in gold, interest at seven percent per year and free of government tax, 1861-1885

Scope and Contents

One sided sheet with red and blue printed text.

A framed time schedule for the Union Pacific Railroad Platte Division construction works, dated June 6, 1867, approved by Samuel B. Reed, Superintendent

Scope and Contents

The flyer also includes explanations for signals made by flags, whistles, lamps and whistles.

Flier, framed with reproduction copy of a stereoscopic photograph depicting the Golden Spike restaurant adjacent to a train on the tracks, 1869

Scope and Contents

Advertisement for the meals at the Golden Hotel issued by proprietor T. G. Brown Text: "THIS TRAIN / STOPS / 20 MINUTES FOR SUPPER AT THE / GOLDEN HOTEL / PROMONTORY, UTAH. / FIRST-CLASS MEALS, 50 CENTS. / THE GOLDEN SPIKE / COMPLETING THE FIRST TRANS-CONTINENTAL RAILROAD WAS DRIVEN AT THIS POINT MAY 10, 1869. DON'T FAIL TO TREAT YOURSELF TO A FIRST CLASS MEAL AT THIS CELEBRATED POINT / T . G. BROWN, PROP."

A flier for the Silver Palace Saloon, a dining establishment at the Central Pacific Railroad depot in Sacramento, 1878

Scope and Contents

The flier is a one-sided sheet. "THIS TRAIN STOPS 20 MINUTES AT THE SILVER PALACE SALOON, FOR REFRESHMENTS, PASSENGERS HAVE AMPLE TIME TO HAVE LUNCHES PUT UP IN BASKETS, ALSO THE FINEST BRANDS OF CIGARS, LIQUORS AND TOBACCO AT THE BAR. BERNARD STEINMAN, PROPRIETOR. SACRAMENTO - CAL." Published by H. S. Crocker & Co.

A flier, targeting emigrant passengers on the railroad, 1885

Scope and Contents

Advertising travel from San Francisco and Los Angeles to all points in the east including New York, Philadelphia, and Boston. Dated October 13, 1885 when service on the Union Pacific would begin for emigrant travelers in first, second and third class. Issued by D. W. Hitchcock, General Western Passenger Agent. Handwriting in pencil appears at the top, minor loss along the top edge.

Hammer

Scope and Contents

A railroad spike hammer or maul, wood handle, steel head. The hammer has a long wooden handle. At the end is a two headed tip with rounded ends. The hammer was used to drive railroad spikes into the tie. The hammer is marked with "U.P." near the center of the head. This was used by Union Pacific Railroad.

Hammer head, 1860-1880

Scope and Contents

A steel hammer head, no handle, stamped with "C.P.R.R. of Cal." The hammer head has a rounded end, used for striking surfaces. Towards this end is a rectangle cavity where the wooden handle would have been slotted into. The other end is sloped and comes to a point.

Hats:

A blue CPRR conductor's hat, 1861-1885

Scope and Contents

The plate is engraved: "C.P.R.R. / CONDUCTOR." The plate is secured to the hat with one brass brad on each side. Size 6 3/4. W.S. Darley & Co. / 2000 Anson Drive / Melrose Park, Il.

A blue Union Pacific conductor's hat

Scope and Contents

The blue wool cap has a black leatherette bill with a brass plate identifying the wearer as a Union Pacific Railroad conductor. Size 7 1/4 made by Ruby's Uniform Caps, 205 W. Madison St., Chicago.

Headlamp, locomotive

Scope and Contents

Black painted steel, rectangular box with a curved top, silvered reflector, oil burning, made by Boesch & Co. in San Francisco.

Insulator, 1867

Scope and Contents

A zinc ram's horn telegraph insulator. The head is shaped like a ram's horn with a shaft that extends into a zinc casing. This insulator would have connected telegraph wires. This type of insulator was used during the 1860s and 1870s by the

Central Pacific Railroad

.

Inventory tags

Scope and Contents

Two circular inventory tags, used by Union Pacific Railroad shop mechanics at Cheyenne to check out tools. The round token features a round hole at the top to thread a string or strap. The token is embossed with U.P.R.R. CHEYENNE NO. 355" The tags are matching and would be used together.

Invitations:

A framed invitation addressed to Samuel Hallett to celebrate Union Pacific Railway's construction of the first forty miles of track from the Missouri River, 1865

Scope and Contents

The invitation was presented by the Union Pacific Railway Company Eastern Division. Includes a lithograph illustration of a train on a trestle bridge constructed above the rough terrain of a steep cliff. The invitee, Hallett, was a railroad developer, known for developing the Eastern Division.

An invitation for C. P. Coddington to celebrate the first anniversary of the Railroad Union Picnic, 1879

Scope and Contents

A single sheet. The celebration was to honor Central Pacific and Southern Pacific employees at Belmont Park on 21 May 1879. Transportation was provided by rail departing from the 4th Street and Townsend Southern Pacific depot in San Francisco. The invitation includes a lithograph illustration of a steam locomotive at the station with boarding passengers. Committee members and officers listed on reverse.

Journal box covers:

A rectangular iron plaque embossed with "U.P.R.R."

Scope and Contents

On both of the short sides are two large holes for securing to the journal box on a steam locomotive. Found in Wells, Nevada.

An iron journal box cover or lid, 1860-1880

Scope and Contents

Rectangle in shape, oriented with long sides going north, south. On top of the plate is embossed U.P and S. The S indicates the cover was used on a standard gauge steam locomotive. UP stands for Union Pacific. With a rectangle knob handle at the center. The hinge is missing from the top of the cover.

A journal box cover once belonging to Central Pacific Railroad rolling stock, 1865

Scope and Contents

Embossed with "C.P.R.R. / 1865." Journal boxes contained greased used to lubricate the wheels of rolling stock.

A tag and key for room 18 at the Union Pacific Hotel at Abilene, Kansas, 1910-1930

Label, 1869-1880

Scope and Contents

A paper label on orange paper with black text, used to label packages sent with the Wells Fargo & Company Express on the Central Pacific Route. The label features an illustration of a locomotive pulling wooden baggage and passenger cars.

Lamp, circa 1870

Scope and Contents

A locomotive engineer's oil lamp, made of bronze with a glass globe. At the base of the lamp is a three-inch movable ring for mounting onto a post. The base is contoured with a series of air vents. The dome is secured to the top of the glass globe with a series of air vents. There are no markings on the lamp.

Lanterns:

Lantern, 1861-1885

Scope and Contents

Silver hand lantern, glass globe, and bail. Bell-bottom shaped base. There is a single row of bottom draft holes. A double guard is around the globe. " "C.P.R.R."" cast globe. The globe is cracked. Inside is a burner unit and wick adjuster. There are vertical wire guards. The bail is attached along the underside of the canopy. There are three rows of air vent holes. The top cap is brass and slightly pointed.

Lantern, 1893

Scope and Contents

A Union Pacific Railroad hand lantern, clear glass globe, and bail. Kerosene. Bell-bottom shaped base. There is a single row of bottom draft holes. A single guard is around the globe. " "UNION /PACIFIC" cast globe. Inside is a burner unit and wick adjuster. There are vertical wire guards. The bail is attached along the underside of the canopy. There are three rows of air vent holes. The top cap is brass and slightly pointed. Patented December 26, 1893.

Ledgers:

Payroll book tracking Union Pacific employees and their pay in November 1874 for the Laramie, Wyoming, and Western Divisions

Scope and Contents

A hardbound volume, 3/4 bound in leather with a marbled cover. Leather is in poor condition, flaking and loss.

Payroll book tracking Union Pacific employees and their pay in April 1875 for the Eastern and Mountain Divisions

Scope and Contents

The volume is 3/4 bound in red cloth with a marbled cover. The ledger lists employees, their positions, and wages who worked for Union Pacific in the Eastern and Mountain Divisions. The spine cloth is fraying.

Railroad Passenger Station baggage tag register in Auburn, California

Scope and Contents

The book kept a record of baggage tags that were assigned to passenger baggage when travelling with the railroad.

Letters:

A letter template from the office of the president of Central Pacific Railroad , 1861

Scope and Contents

The letter was filled out as a rejection response to requests for railroad passes and signed by the president of the company.

A letter on letterhead from the office of J. G. Brown, dealer in groceries, cigars, tobacco, boots, and shoes dated May 27, 1869

Scope and Contents

Brown also served as the proprietor of Promontory Railroad Hotel at Promontory, Utah. The text of the letter is handwritten in ink and refers to an enclosed check with the letter.

A letter dated 12 August 1872 written on letterhead of Union and Central Pacific, Trans-Continental Line, sent from San Francisco

Scope and Contents

The letter features handwritten text in ink on both sides of the sheet notifying the recipient of a forged check and subsequent imprisonment.

A letter on letterhead of Union Pacific Railroad Co's Express, General Superintendent's Office from Omaha, dated 1872

Scope and Contents

Stamped Eastern Express Portland, ME.

Locks:

A brass lock, heart shaped, used by Union Pacific Railroad to lock switches

Scope and Contents

The lock is accompanied by a key. Across the back is the railroad's name cast as a block at the center. The key is cast with the number "552."

A brass lock, heart shaped, used by Union Pacific Railroad to lock switches

Scope and Contents

The lock is accompanied by a silver key connected by a chain that has the same patina as the lock. The lock's key opening is hidden by a swinging plate decorated with a cast design and the railroad's name in a circular design.

A brass lock, heart shaped, used by Union Pacific Railroad to lock switches

Scope and Contents

The lock is accompanied by a brass key stamped with the railroad's name above the eyehole, connected to the lock with a rusted chain.

A brass freight car lock with accompanying key, 1870

Scope and Contents

The chain is missing from the bottom of the lock. The lock is engraved at the center with "C.P.R.R." It was used by

Central Pacific Railroad

.

A brass freight car lock with accompanying key, 1870-1885

Scope and Contents

The chain and chain hinge is missing from the bottom of the lock. The lock is engraved at the center with "C.P.R.R. of Cal." It was used by

Central Pacific Railroad

.

Mailbox, steel railroad conductor's

Scope and Contents

Painted black with gold text. The mailbox is comprised of a nail hole at top and two slots for mail that is east bound and west bound.

Maps:

Map of the Union Pacific Railroad and its Connections, 1867

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A framed map of the Union Pacific Railroad Routes and its Connections. The map depicts the northern states from the west to east coasts. Across the states is drawn a red line delineating the railroad route. A red flag in Nebraska marked the route's terminus on January 1, 1867, 305 miles from Omaha. Two blue flags Dakota marked the route's terminus in September 1, 1867, 517 miles from Omaha.

Map of the Union Pacific Railroad and Surveys of 1864-1868 from Missouri River to Humboldt Wells", 1869

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A framed, reproduction map drawn by Grenville Dodge of Union Pacific. Topographical strip map between Council Bluffs, Iowa, to of Great Salt Lake, Utah, showing located and experimental lines and profile of grades, original was published in 1869.

"The Great Railroad Routes to the Pacific and Their Connections", 1869

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By Joseph Gorlinsky, produced by the American Photo-Lithography Co. The map shows the routes proposed for the Southern

Central Railroad, Northern Railroad, Central Pacific

, Union Pacific and their connections. Track work is depicted completed on the Transcontinental Railroad except from 50 miles between Weber Canyon and Fort Bridger. Map is accompanied by a 31-page pamphlet, "The Policy of Extending Government Aid to Additional Railroad."

A framed map, showing the route of the Central Pacific Railroad from San Francisco to the Mississippi River

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The line has been marked in red from San Francisco to Promontory indicating the original proposed route for the Transcontinental Railroad. Published in New York by G.W. & C.B. Colton & Co.

Match holder and striker, 1900-1910

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The white ceramic piece is comprised of a base and cylindrical container fired from one piece. The front of the base is depressed to serve as a tray. It features two decorative leaves in yellow and red text at the center advertising the business of railway equipment dealing. The front of the base features the seller's name in red "JAMES T. GARDNER." The container is wrapped with red strips of striker material. Matches are housed in this container. Gardner was based in Chicago, Illinois and sold railway equipment, locomotives, cars and rail.

Match safe, 1870-1890

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A match safe, housed matches, which was given to guests complimentary at the Green River Saloon in Green River, Wyoming. The safe is composed of a body with lid that flips open. It is a flat case with a yellow label wrapped around the midsection.

Pamphlets:

"The Union Pacific Railroad From Omaha, Nebraska, across the continent, making with its connections, an unbroken line from the Atlantic to the Pacific Ocean", May 15, 1867

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Published in New York. Details the railroad's construction, resources, earnings, and prospects. A sixteen-page pamphlet, including a foldout map.

"Railroad communication across the continent, with an account of the Central Pacific railroad of California: a description of the route, the progress and character of the work, its resources and business prospects, with the foundation and advantages of its first mortgage bonds" ..., Feb. 1868

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A pamphlet published in New York, February 1868, describing the Central Pacific route, progress and character of the work, resources, business prospects and first mortgage bonds. This was a report written by

Central Pacific Railroad

Company.

Annual Report of the Central Pacific Railroad Company of California, to the Secretary of State, from 1862 to 1868

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A pamphlet publication, 13 pages, Annual Report of the

Central Pacific Railroad

Company of California, to the Secretary of State, from 1862 to 1868.

"Across the Continent West from Omaha, Nebraska", 1868

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A 45-page pamphlet published and distributed by Union Pacific Railroad for prospective investors in the company. One statement from the pamphlet states the completion of 820 miles by September 1868. The cover depicts an allegorical union of the country with its cultural and commercial riches on display surrounding the two central figures.

Railroad Gazetteer Date, 1869

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A booklet that was distributed for free the railway, steamers, and stagecoaches and published monthly by H. S. Crocker and Co. This volume was published November 1869. The booklet listed timetables and featured advertisements for business along the route.

Paperweights:

Paperweight, 1880

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A paperweight composed of milk glass is dome shaped with a flat bottom. The base has been printed before incorporating into the milk glass with information about its owner. "J. S. Tebbets, Gen'l Pass, Ticket Agt, Union Pacific Ry, Omaha, Neb. / The Overland Route" in black ink with red and green decorative lines. Tebbets worked for Union Pacific Railroad as the General Passenger Agent. He also wrote "Sights and Scenes in Utah for Tourists" published in 1888, distributed complimentary for passengers as a guide travelling on the route.

Paperweight, 1880-1890

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A paperweight, black iron rectangle with brass knob handle. Surrounding the brass knob is an embossed design with the letters U.P.R.R., signifying its use by Union Pacific Railroad.

Paperweight, 1969

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A reproduction of the U.S. Geological Survey Golden Spike historical site marker. A round disc of pewter with engraved text, felt lined underneath. Inscriptions: "U.S. GEOLOGICAL SURVEY B.M. / 250 DOLLARS FINE FOR DISTURBING THIS MARK / GOLDEN SPIKE NAT'L HISTORIC SITE / ELEVATION / 4,905 FEET / N 41' 37' 05" w 112' 33' 02" / LAST SPIKE SITE"

Passes:

Western Union telegraph pass presented to Jack Casement, Track Layer Superintendent of Union Pacific Railroad 1869

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Framed. The pass allowed free messages from Salt Lake City to Washington, D. C. Included in the frame is a reproduction photograph of Casement walking along the tracks with crew boxcars in the background, taken by Andrew J. Russell. Frame is loose in bottom right corner.

A railroad trip pass for travel on the Union Pacific Railroad, Mar. 23, 1869

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The small sheet of paper was issued to John Churchill and his wife for a trip from Ogden to Omaha, issued from Boston on March 23, 1869 as pass number 772. The pass is signed in ink at the bottom by Union Pacific president, Oliver Ames.

Description A railroad passenger pass card for the Central Pacific Railroad , dated September 3rd, 1869

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Signed by E. C. Fellows, Superintendent. That pass was used for travel between Sacramento and Promontory for S. D. William's wife. Punched out of the car is the shape of a circle, X, heart and F.

A railroad passengers pass for the Central Branch of the Union Pacific , for travel in 1876, pass No. 734.

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The wallet sized card is filled out in ink with an official signature at the bottom right. The pass allowed travel for R. M. Hovey., G.P.A, a general passenger agent and employee of the railroad.

A railroad pass, issued from New York on May 1, 1877

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The trip allowed travel on Union Pacific Railroad during 1877 for M. Phillips and one from Omaha and Ogden on the account of Grenville Dodge, Chief Engineer of Construction. It is signed at the bottom by Sidney Dillon, a second signature extended the passes use into 1878. This is pass number 150.

A framed special pass issued by General Manager S.H.H. Clark of Union Pacific Railroad at Omaha, Nebraska, June 13, 1879

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The pass is written on company letterhead and labeled as a special pass. It allowed free passage for photographer C.R. Savage, an assistant and photography equipment to travel from Omaha to Odgen until December 31, 1879. Framed with the pass is a stereoscopic photograph by Savage of Secret Town Trestle, near Gold Run.

An employee's pass distributed by the Construction Department at Cheyenne, Wyoming assigned to E. Pieard for a trip from North Platte to Omaha and return on December 26, 1867

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The pass is signed in ink by Samuel B. Reed, Superintendent and Engineer of Construction.

Photographs:

Snowsheds around Donner Peak

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A stereoscopic photograph with a green paper backing. Photograph taken by C. R. Savage and distributed by Pioneer Art Gallery on East Temple Street in Salt Lake City, Utah.

Main track and side track in Carlin, Nevada

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On the main track is the end of a long train, passenger car and two wooden cabooses. A person stands on the ground ready to board one of the cabooses. A few locomotives are visible on the side track. "Carlin from the water tanks looking west" in ink on reverse.

A cabinet photograph of a railroad employee in uniform posed with a glass globed lantern around his left arm, holding a ticket in his left hand.

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Railroad employees wears a conductor's hat.

Green River Butte

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A framed photograph, hand-colored, of the Green River Butte in Green River, Wyoming. The frame includes a brass plaque inscribed with Union Pacific Railroad's Overland logo. The photograph depicts the river in the foreground with a striated, weathered rock structure in the background. The brown mat surrounding the image exhibits water damage around the edges. The paper on verso is fragile.

Abandoned stagecoach

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A framed modern reproduction print depicting an abandoned stagecoach. The stagecoach was in service about 1850 between Colfax (then Illinoistown) and Grass Valley and Sacramento. The Sacramento run was discontinued in 1865 with the

Central Pacific Railroad

reached Colfax. The stage coach is wooden and lying on its side in a grass patch. The interior has been torn out, there are no doors and one side of the chassis has been disconnected from the body. Photograph by Fitzpatrick photo.

Oliver Ames and his brother Oliver in a portrait studio setting, 1860-1870

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A carte-de-visite photograph depicting three men in a portrait studio setting. At the center, standing with leg propped on an upholstered chair, is Oliver Ames. To his left is his brother, Oakes Ames, standing behind the chair with both hands gripping the top of the chair back. On the right of Oliver Ames is another man, standing next to a round table with his left hand resting on the tablecloth. Oakes and the other man are turned inwards looking toward Oliver. Sitters are identified on the reverse.

Benjamin Cox, brother in law of David Hewes, 1860-1880

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Description A carte-de-visite depicting a photographic portrait of Benjamin Cox, brother-in-law of David Hewes and recipient of the engraved miniature spike watch fob.

Leland Stanford, 1860-1880

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A cabinet photo of Leland Stanford taken in the studio of Bradley & Rulofson in San Francisco at 429 Montgomery Street. Includes Stanford's mass-produced signature at the bottom of the photograph. Photographer's names are printed in red above the photograph.

Central Pacific steam locomotive "Auburn", 1860-1890

1. Stereoscopic photograph depicts Thomas Durant, Chief Engineer, looking West on the Plains titled Westward, the Monarch Capital Makes its Way taken October 1866 by John Carbutt. 2. Carte-de-Visite depicts the sixteen Union Pacific surveyors of the Construction Department with their equipment 3. a Wells Fargo envelope with a cancelled stamp from Salt Lake City, Utah addressed to Silas Seymore, Consulting Engineer, U.P.R.R., Salt Lake House, "City of the Saints"

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A framed item including a reproduction copy of a stereoscopic photograph, an original Carte-de-Visite photograph, and envelope.

"No. 99 1000 Mile Tree, Weber Canon", 1869

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A stereoscopic photograph. Two identical photographs pasted on a yellow background. The picture depicts a pine tree next to a telegraph pole and a steep grade. The tree marked Union Pacific Railroad's completion of one thousand miles of track from Omaha, Nebraska. It was reached by the railroad in January 1869 in Weber Canyon.

Citadel Rock, Green River Valley Date, 1869

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A framed photographic print by Andrew J. Russell from a published book. The photograph depicts Citadel Rock in the Green River Valley, Wyoming showing construction of the Union Pacific Railroad's railroad bridge with a prominent rock formation rising above the plateau (Citadel Rock). A locomotive to heading in the direction of the photographer, to the right is a track with a handcar and its operators. A few figures are scattered throughout. A water tower is visible in the back. An informational booklet titled "Westward to Promontory: Building the Union Pacific across the plains and mountains, a pictorial documentary" is also included on verso.

"Poetry and Prose: Scene at Monument Point, north end of Salt Lake", 1870-1880

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A framed stereoscopic photograph taken be C.E. Watkins for the

Central Pacific Railroad

. The photograph depicts a wagon train heading west as it meets up with a train on the tracks heading east. This was photograph number 353 in the series.

Union Pacific Railroad depot at Green River, Wyoming, 1870-1880

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A cabinet photograph of the Union Pacific Railroad depot at Green River, Wyoming. In the background is a view of Citadel Rock. The depot is a one-story building, rectangle building with a series of rooms. The telegraph poles and wire are visible alongside the building. On reverse, "U.P.R.R. Ticket Office / Green River / Wyoming."

Town of Green River, Wyoming, 1872

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A framed photograph depicting Green River, Wyoming with Citadel Rock in the background. Photo taken by A. J. Russell. View of the railroad tracks and wooden buildings behind them including a grocery store, drug store, ward house, billiards, restaurant, bakery, and a dessert house.

Central Pacific Railroad , Colfax, Cal., 1875

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Framed photograph depicting a

Central Pacific Railroad

train at the Colfax depot in California. Three steam locomotives are visible on the track, all three have diamond stacks. An informational booklet titled "Pioneer Photographers of the Far West: A Biographical Dictionary, 1840-1865" is also included on verso.

Oregon Express Train No. 94 at C. P. Depot, Sacramento, Cal., 1880-1890

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A photograph, framed, "Oregon Express Train No. 94 at C. P. Depot, Sacramento, Cal." Photo is by O.V. Lange. Depicts a landscape view of the

Central Pacific Railroad

depot at Sacramento. The high-ceilinged, open building features ornate architectural features with two spires on the corners of the building. A steam locomotive, wood tender and wood body passenger car are leaving the station with a crowd of people standing just outside the station next to the tracks. The foreground is bare dirt with patches of plant life.

Seven men standing outside a building with a wooden sign "UNION PACIFIC RY.", 1880-1890

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A cabinet photograph on beige board and rounded corners. Depicts seven men standing outside a building with a wooden sign "UNION PACIFIC RY." The four men in the center are identified as employees with titles in ink handwriting on the photograph. Two are identified as Pullman conductors, Abrams and Waters. The other three are labeled tramps, or migrant workers. One of these appears to be an adolescent. The windows to the left advertise route locations like Chicago, Cincinnati, New York.

Annual Inspection Party of Southern Pacific Company at Promontory, Utah on October 10, 1912

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Description A black and white photograph, gilt framed. Nine employees sit on a low bench in front, standing in the second row are nine men, standing in the third row are three men. Behind the men is a tall wooden sign painted white with black lettering, marking the site as location of the last spike driven to complete the Transcontinental Railroad. The photograph is bordered by a black matte which lists the individual's names at the bottom.

Pitcher

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A water pitcher, ceramic, red glaze with gold decoration. The pitcher has a wide mouth and handle. It is glazed in dark red, left white at the center of the body for gold text: Railroad House / Con Daly, Prop.

Pocket watch

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A silver pocket watch with chain and fob, size 18 mens. The watch fob is shaped like a slice of track rail. Includes leather pouch with a missing drawstring. The watch's makers mark is Central Pacific. The back of the watch is glass, showing the mechanisms. Inscribed on the movement is: Central Pacific and a mark that appears to be a styled "B". Inscribed on one side of the fob is: J.H.L. / 1910 / J.H.L.H.

Porcelain plaque, 1875-1877

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A hand-painted porcelain plaque, portrait of Matilda Hewes, in Paris. Hewes is depicted seated in a studio setting with hands in her lap wearing a beige dress, white veil over her head, collar brooch. Includes a brass stand/easel with a brass ribbon decorative feature at the top.

Posters:

Poster, Union Pacific Railway route through Kansas and Nebraska to the east, 1870-1880

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A framed poster, lithographed, in color. The poster advertises the Union Pacific Railway route through Kansas and Nebraska to the east. Inset in the typography are two black and white illustrations of a Rocky Mountain Elk and the Mountain of the Holy Cross.

A set of five posters detailing rates of fare, Jun. 26, 1883

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A set of five posters detailing rates of fare: 1. Rates of Fare for Passengers, State of California 2. C.P.R.R. and Leased Lines - Lathrop to Los Angeles, Rates of Fare 3. C.P.R.R. Sacramento Div., Oregon Div., Western Div., and Sacramento and Placerville Railroads Rates of Fare 4. C.P.R.R. Stockton and Copperopolis Railroad, Amador Branch Railroad, Southern Pacific Railroad - from San Francisco to Sacramento, from Los Angeles to Yuma, Arizona 5. S.P.R.R., Northern Railway, California Pacific Railroad...

Presentation plaque, 1889

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A silver presentation plaque given to Samuel R. Read and his wife from the railroad conductors in 1889. The plaque is rectangular with angled corners. Four holes at the center of each side held the plaque in place. The text is etched on the top surface with a decorative border.

Rack, 1870-1890

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A wax sealer rack with accompanying stick of sealing wax and a sealer marked "C.P.R.R. COLFAX." This stamp was used to indicate the point of origin. The rack has a heavy base, central stem that ends in a rounded handle at the top. At the center of the stem is a horizontal platform of formed iron in a circular grid. The cavities in the platform received the seal stamps, vertically. The rack is painted black with gold line decorations.

Rail wedge, 1870-1880

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A rail wedge, solid steel piece in the shape of an elongated triangular wedge. At the end is embossed "U.P.R.R." The wedge was used to move and position rail in place. The steel is well weathered.

Receipt, Apr. 10, 1869

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A shipping receipt from Wells Fargo Co. dated Hamilton, Nevada, April 10, 1869. Though the package was being sent to Ithaca, NY the receipt states the package was delivered to Terminus UPRR, Union Pacific's eastern most station. The sender was charged ten dollars to ship the package. The receipt is a printed form with blanks filled in with handwritten text in ink.

Reward card, 1881

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A reward card, framed, advertising for a $2000 reward to arrest and convict a train robber. The card features a photograph on the left side of George H. Shinn who attempted to rob the Overland Train by wrecking it four miles above Colfax, California. The right side of the card includes a physical description of Shinn. The card was issued by Captain James B. Hume from the Sacramento office of Wells Fargo & Co. On the back an informational booklet titled "Cape Horn Caper: California's First Train Heist--Almost!" is also included.

Ribbon

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A membership ribbon for the Vice President of Ladies Auxiliary of the Order of Railway Conductors from the Sky Line Division in Laramie, Wyoming. The silk ribbon includes a brass fastener pinback at the top identifying the wearer as the Vice President. The ribbon is printed with the division name. At the base hangs a triangular medallion engraved with the order's name with a graphic of two hands shaking, one holding an olive branch.

Seals:

Seal

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A press seal for sealing envelopes and letters, used with wax. The wood handle is turned and contoured to fit the hand. At the end is a brass disc embossed with the impression of "Office of Superintendent Salt Lake Division."

Seal, 1877

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A lead seal, circular remnant of a seal, embossed with U.P. Ry #206. The seal was applied with pliers with the impression indicating the number and railroad. The seal would have indicated a secure coin bag or iron box was not tampered with during transport. Upon delivery the seal would have been broken off after inspection. These seals were usually not kept. Found in ground in Eastern Utah, 1997.

Shot glass

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A whiskey shot glass, clear glass with Union Pacific embossed on the base. The glass is cylindrical with curved indentations at the base.

Signs:

A ground marker, "R.R. PROPERTY LINE"

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The squared wood log is carved with lettering to indicate the property line, would have been used on the ground as a marker. The piece is severely weathered.

An iron sign, "CAUTION LOOK OUT FOR MAIL BAGS WHEN TRAIN PASSES"

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The sign is double sided, circular and includes an iron mount extended from the base of the sign. Letters are case and raised from the surface of the sign.

An iron sign "Passengers Are Not Allowed to Stand on the Platform", 1870-1890

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Originally used at the end of a railroad car, secured to the outside of a door facing the car's platform. The iron plate is decorative, a central band is flanked by two half oblongs on top and bottom. The central horizontal band ends on both sides with a triangle shape bored with a hole used to secure the plate to the door. The pieces is black with polished lettering.

A cast iron sign, "LOOK OUT FOR LOCOMOTIVE", 1880-1890

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cast iron sign, white with black borders and writing, shield shaped, with scalloped top with a black star in the center. Text and star are raised from the sign surface. Minor corrosion around the "M". The sign is two sided.

Souvenir late

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A souvenir plate featuring a 4-4-0 locomotive lettered for the Western & Atlantic Railroad. Titled: The General, Captured by Andrew Raiders, Chattanooga, Tennessee. This refers to the Great Locomotive Chase during the Civil War where James J. Andrews commandeered a W&A RR locomotive and destroyed the track as it traveled north to Chattanooga. The round plate features a color illustration at the center and a decorative border that is faded. The border is comprised of a gold band at the outer edge, vertical lines ending in a scalloped curve then a spear tip towards the center of the plate. The plate was made in Germany for a W. E. Hardison, a retailer in Chattanooga, Tennessee.

Stock certificate for the Union Pacific Consolidated Mining Co. of Colorado, 1881

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Printed in Leadville, Colorado. This certificate, No. 3, gave the purchaser one hundred shares of stock in the company which were sold for 50,000 shares for ten dollars. The stamped, embossed seal at the bottom left features a locomotive as does the black and white illustration at the center. Signed by E.H. Gruber, half owner of Clark Gruber Bank in Denver.

Tag, 1837-1919

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An identification tag, oval with a circular top. A round hole is bored through the circular top to be threaded through with a strap. On the front "IF LOST RETURN TO H.B. MILLER CAMP SIDING C.V.R.R. PA 42505." The tag was used by Cumberland Valley Railroad in Pennsylvania.

Tickets:

Ticket for the Moonlight Excursion on the [ Central] Pacific Railroad to Auburn, 1865

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A ticket for the benefit of the Sixth Street Congregational Church. The trip took place on Monday evening, 5 June 1865. Cars left Front Street in Sacramento and arrived at Auburn the same evening. Cost of a ticket was $1 each.

A single ticket for travel on the Central Pacific Railroad Western Division from San Francisco to Sacramento

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The card is orange with black print. The ticket was only validated by the conductor of the train.

A mileage ticket issued by Union Pacific Railroad

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The ticket contains a grid of numbers indicating miles traveled that were punched out by the conductor. The ticket allowed 3,000 miles of travel. Issued to the recipient and signed by the general ticket agent. The ticket is No. 334.

A first class ticket issued by Wells Fargo & Co. associated with Union Pacific Railroad routes

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The ticket provided one seat for a passenger on a stagecoach to Omaha. It was issued by the Virginia City, Montana stage office. The ticket features a cancelled stamp indicating the ticket was used. Minor losses at the left edge and towards the right side.

Description A paper ticket card for the Moonlight Excursion on the Pacific Railroad to Auburn, for the benefit of the Sixth Street Congregational Church, Jun. 5, 1865

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The trip took place on Monday evening, 5 June 1865. Cars left Front Street in Sacramento and arrived at Auburn the same evening. Cost of a ticket was $1 each.

A third class emigrant ticket issued by Central Pacific Railroad and Union Pacific Railroad for travel to Omaha, circa 1880s

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The ticket is unused, does not include a valid from date and all portions have not been punched through. The pass could only be used for emigrant cars. Two perforated sections are at the top and bottom, which would have been torn off as a stub for the passenger and conductor for railroad records. This ticket number is 44 EE.

Timetable, Union Pacific Railroad, Utah Division, Time Schedule No. 16, to take effect Monday May 10th 1869

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Framed. Timetable lists Eastbound and Westbound trains on the railroad from stations at Omaha to Promontory. The date of 10th is crossed out in pencil and "seventeenth" handwritten above it. "Rules and Regulations" are also detailed on back.

Timetable holder

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One sheet, framed Union Pacific Railroad, Utah Division, Time Schedule No. 16, to take effect Monday May 10th 1869. Timetable lists Eastbound and Westbound trains on the railroad from stations at Omaha to Promontory. The date of 10th is crossed out in pencil and "seventeenth" handwritten above it. "Rules and Regulations" are also detailed on back.

Token, 1861-1865

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A brass token, rectangle with notched corners, engraved "131 / CPRR CO. / 10" These tokens were used by

Central Pacific Railroad

to count ten cords of wood used on the locomotive No. 131.

Tongs

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Rail tongs, steel. The tongs have a pair of rounded handles at the top of rods that intersect at a hinge, the base ends is a curved hook. When brought together the hooks would grip the top of a rail for carrying and positioning. Stamped on the tool is "U.P.R.R." belonging to Union Pacific Railroad.

Toy train sets:

A set of toy trains, a locomotive, tender and two cars named after Central Pacific Railroad rolling stock, 1880-1890

A toy train set named after Union Pacific Railroad, includes a locomotive, tender and two cars.

Tray, 1870

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A silver presentation tray presented by the Union Pacific Railroad's building department in 1870. The tray is oblong in shape with two ornate handles at the end of the short sides. Handles are separately cast pieces. The tray includes a decorative etching at the center around an inscription: "Mr. & Mrs. C. F. Oarcell from the men in his employ in the Building Dept. U.P.R.R., January 1, 1870."

Watch chain, 1870

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A piece of hairwork, braided human hair, used as a watch chain. Two brass pieces are attached to the ends as watch chain hardware. Looped on the chain is a miniature railroad hand lantern fob with a crystal globe. It is unknown who this belonged to.

Wax sealer

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A wax sealer and accompanying stick of was used at Green River, Wyoming Union Pacific Railroad station. The sealer has a wooden handle with a disc base embossed with the railroad's name. The stick of wax is square and red with the railroad's name on the side.

Whiskey bottle

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A whiskey bottle labeled, "Union Pacific Export Old Rye Whiskey." Bottle is cylindrical with a narrow neck, cork stopper is intact, contains liquid. Manufacturer owned by S. Rosenblum & Co. in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. Includes a paper label pasted on side of bottle.

Sub-series 2. Completion of the transcontinental railroad at Promontory, Utah 1869-1969

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Artifacts which celebrated the joining of the Central Pacific and Union Pacific rails at Promontory, Utah on May 10, 1869 include: a ring and watch fob made by David Hewes from the gold sprue of the "Gold Spike"(a spike made of gold which was used on the last track to symbolize the joining of the railroads), commemorative coins, "Gold Spike" replicas, a silver coffee urn, silver goblets, a solid gold pocket watch presented to the acting governor of Utah Territory, and a walking cane. Also includes the first timetable of the transcontinental railroad, early passes, and broadsides touting the completion of the railroad.

Cane, 1939

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A walking cane, wood, natural finish, curved handle. Inscription on the shaft: "U.P. GOLDEN SPIKE DAYS, APRIL 1939 OMAHA, NEBR."

Cane, 1940

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A wooden cane, painted gold, shaped like a railroad spike, square-shaped shaft, chiseled end. Inscription on one side of the shaft: "1869 GOLDEN SPIKE DAYS OMAHA 1940."

Coins:

Copper, 1869

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One coin, copper, light patina, features profile portrait of President U.S. Grant in relief at center Issued by the U.S. Mint commemorating the Gold Spike Ceremony. Three types of coins were issued. One solid gold coin presented to President U.S. Grant, 126 minted silver coins presented to dignitaries, unknown quantity of copper coins. Inscription: "PRESIDENCY OF U.S. GRANT / THE OCEANS UNITED BY RAILWAY / MAY 10, 1869" Reverse inscription: "EVERY MOUNTAIN SHALL BE MADE LOW" "MEDAL SERIES OF THE U.S. MINT J. POLLACK DIRECTOR AND W. BARBER F."

Silver, 1869

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One coin, silver, tarnished, features profile portrait of President U.S. Grant in relief at center Issued by the U.S. Mint commemorating the Gold Spike Ceremony. Three types of coins were issued. One solid gold coin presented to President U.S. Grant, 126 minted silver coins presented to dignitaries, unknown quantity of copper coins. Inscription: "PRESIDENCY OF U.S. GRANT / THE OCEANS UNITED BY RAILWAY / MAY 10, 1869" Reverse inscription: "EVERY MOUNTAIN SHALL BE MADE LOW" "MEDAL SERIES OF THE U.S. MINT J. POLLACK DIRECTOR AND W. BARBER F."

Coin, 1969

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A silver coin created to celebrate the 100th anniversary of the completion of the Transcontinental Railroad. Inscription on one side: "THE OCEANS UNITED BY RAILWAY," "GOLDEN SPIKE CENTENNIAL CELEBRATION COMMISSION." Included in plastic covered box.

Fan, 1969

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A paper fan, scalloped shape. Printed on the fan is the Champagne photo "East and West Shaking Hands at Laying of Last Rail" by A.J. Russell, depicting the champagne toast at Promontory at the completion of the Transcontinental Railroad. The fan was distributed by the Sons of Utah Pioneers at the 100th anniversary celebration. The fan is composed of three sections. The two side sections pivot out of the center panel. Fan was distributed by Sons of Utah Pioneers Railroad Village Museum in Corinne, Utah, courtesy of South East Furniture.

Flier, 1869

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An advertising flier for the celebration of the completion of the Transcontinental Railroad, Union Pacific Railroad's completion of track at the terminus, May 10, 1869. The flier, a single sheet, advertises comfortable travel for health, business and pleasure especially targeting miners of gold and silver.

Goblets, 1869

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A set of two goblets, gold-washed, engraved with an inscription, decorative feature around base and lip A gift from Alfred A. Cohen to Benjamin Smith, a locomotive engineer for San Francisco & Alameda Railroad. This railroad become a part of the

Central Pacific Railroad

in 1870. Gold washed interior.

Invitation, 1869

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An invitation, silk ribbon and stereoscopic photograph, framed Invitation: "CELEBRATION OF THE COMPLETION OF THE PACIFIC RAILROAD" invited William Burnett to join the public celebratory demonstrations in San Francisco. Includes names of the celebration committee. Silk Ribbon: cream colored ribbon, "THE RISDON IRON AND LOCOMOTIVE WORKS. CELEBRATION OF THE COMPLETION OF THE PACIFIC R.R. / SAN FRANCISCO, 1869" Text is in red with an illustration of a steaming locomotive at the center in blue ink. Stereoscopic photograph: Watkins' Pacific Coast series, 1296, "PACIFIC RAILROAD CELEBRATION, SAN FRANCISCO, MAY 8, 1869. View from the third or fourth story looking at the street filled with people marching in a parade.

Leaflet, 1869

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A leaflet, framed with scanned prints of the interior The folded sheet advertises the grand railroad celebration held in Sacramento on May 8, 1869 to commemorate the completion of the Transcontinental Railroad. The leaflet lists the Order of Exercises, parade, processions, locations and people involved.

Menu and invitation card, 1869

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Framed together are one invitation card and a silk menu for the Grand Complimentary Banquet honoring the Presidents and Directors of the

Central Pacific Railroad

for the completion of the Transcontinental Railroad. The banquet was held Tuesday, September 28, 1869. The menu details each course with accompanying wines listed.

Newspaper, 1869

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A framed copy of the "Sacramento Daily Record" newspaper from May 8, 1869. The issue discusses a prediction of an influx in emigration from the railroad, local advertisements, and a couple of announcements of a marriage of the two coasts, a birth of a railroad occurring at Promontory Mountain.

Pass, 1869

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Promontory Summit, UT May 1869 Date 1869 Description A framed railroad employee's pass, issued by Union Pacific Railroad superintendent, G. Hammond, dated August 13, 1869 for passage from Omaha, Nebraska to Promontory, UT. The pass is matted into a photograph of Promontory Summit, Utah. A view of the main street with one story structures on both sides. Text on photograph reads: "That night the visitors started East and West, leaving the engineers and working parties to arrange the details for conducting the business of each road at this terminal. It was only a day or two before trains bound for the Atlantic and Pacific were passing regularly. -General Dodge."

Photograph, 1873

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East and West Shaking Hands at Laying of Last Rail Date 1873 Description A photograph, framed, known as the Champagne Photo taken at the completion of the Golden Spike ceremony at Promontory, Utah on May 10, 1869. Depicts

Central Pacific Railroad

engineer Samuel S. Montague, left, shaking the hand of Union

Pacific Railroad engineer Granville Dodge, right, in front of their respective locomotives, Central Pacific Jupiter and Union Pacific No. 119. Photograph was presented to Reverend Charles S. Williamson by the artist, Edward Vischer.

Pocket watch, 1869

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A gold pocket watch, size 18, mens', a hinged construction with a base and lid, turn dial and chain loop at the top, inscription appears on interior, includes a raw leather pouch, one side opens to the watch face, the other side opens to the inscription, watch hands are blue. watch face features makers name as Waltham. Presented to the Acting Governor of Utah Territory. Inscribed: "PRESENTED TO EDWIN HIGGINS BY HIS "GENTILE" FRIENDS OF SALT LAKE CITY AS A SLIGHT TESTIMONIAL OF THEIR APPROVAL OF HIS OFFICIAL COURSE WHILE ACTING AS GOVERNOR OF UTAH MAY 22, 1869."

Ring, 1869

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Gold ring, engraved, in original red silk lined velvet jeweler's box, includes jeweler's mark on inside lid of box Presented by David Hewes to his wife, Matilda Hewes Black band around center of ring is engraved in gold, "LAST SPIKE PRR DRIVE MAY 10, 1869" Silk lining on the box is fraying at the edges.

Spike, 1869

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A reproduction of the last golden spike, includes an inscription on one side of the shaft.

Spike, 1869

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A set of two commemorative spikes given as memorabilia by Union Pacific Railroad during the 100th year anniversary of the completion of the Transcontinental Railroad at Promontory. Memorabilia was given to Union Pacific officials. One spike is a full sized spike "1869 - U.P.R.R. - 1969", the other is a small lapel pin.

Watch fob, 1869

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A gold watch fob, in the form of a miniature gold spike made from the gold sprue of the last spike at Promontory, includes a hole at the base of the spike for a chain. Inscribed, "DRIVEN MAY 10, 1869 THE LAST SPIKE FROM D. HEWES TO BENJ'N COX" One of seven watch fobs made. See portrait photograph of Benjamin Cox.

Photographs:

A hand tinted photograph, used to advertise "Union Pacific" film by Cecil B. DeMille and Paramount Pictures in 1939.

Scope and Contents

The photograph depicts the scene in the film when the last spike was driven at Promontory. A cluster of people have gathered around the track and locomotives, in the distance are a few A-frame tents and covered wagons. The photograph is printed on thick white cardboard.

A black and white panoramic photograph, scene from the film "Union Pacific" directed by Cecil B. DeMille and Paramount Pictures

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The scene depicts a crowd gathered at Promontory where the Union Pacific and Central Pacific met for the driving of the last spike. Two locomotives face each other with three men standing between them on the track. Jupiter is on the left. A crowd stands before them and the military are lined up behind them. The scenery is a painted backdrop of rocks, trees and distant mountains. Seams are visible showing where the panels of scenery end.

Railroad spike

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A commemorative golden spike, used as a promotional piece for the film, "Union Pacific" directed by Cecil B. DeMille. The spike is engraved on one side: 70th Anniversary Completion First Transcontinental Railroad. Second side: A Paramount Picture. Third side: Cecil B. DeMille's "Union Pacific. Fourth side: Starring Barbara Stanwyck - Joel McCrae.

Series 2. Hollywood and promontory

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This series includes two photographs, a railroad spike, and a bell from the movie "Union Pacific".

Bell

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A locomotive bell, painted for the promotion of Cecil B. DeMille's film "Union Pacific" by Paramount Pictures. The bell reads "C.B. DeMille's Paramount Pictures Union Pacific" on the body. The bronze bell includes its original seel clapper, bronze yoke and iron pull handle. Yoke top is painted red.

Photographs:

Photograph from "Union Pacific" 1939 387-2440-198

Material Specific Details: A hand tinted photograph, used to advertise "Union Pacific" film by Cecil B. DeMille and Paramount Pictures in 1939. The photograph depicts the scene in the film when the last spike was driven at Promontory. A cluster of people have gathered around the track and locomotives, in the distance are a few A-frame tents and covered wagons.

Photograph from "Union Pacific" 1939 387-2440-199

Material Specific Details: A panoramic photograph, scene from the film "Union Pacific" directed by Cecil B. DeMille and Paramount Pictures. The scene depicts a crowd gathered at Promontory where the Union Pacific and Central Pacific met for the driving of the last spike. Two locomotives face each other with three men standing between them on the track. Jupiter is on the left. A crowd stands before them and the military are lied up behind them. The scenery is a painted backdrop of rocks, trees and distant mountains. Seams are visible showing where the panels of scenery end.

Rail spike, 1939

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A commemorative golden spike, used as a promotional piece for the film, "Union Pacific" directed by Cecil B. DeMille.

Guide to the Tom Martin Transcontinental Railroad Collection MS 864