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Robert Gifford's reminiscence
MS 564  
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  • Descriptive Summary

    Title: Robert Gifford's reminiscence
    Dates: Undated
    Collection Number: MS 564
    Creator/Collector: Gifford, Robert
    Extent: 1 folder
    Repository: California State Railroad Museum Library and Archives
    Sacramento, California 95814
    Abstract: A 2-page mimeograph reminiscence by Central Pacific Railroad conductor Robert Gifford (died 1935) relating work experiences during the 1870s and 1880s. Includes mention of the Southern Pacific steam locomotive "C. P. Huntington." Donor is Mr. Gifford's great-granddaughter.
    Language of Material: English

    Access

    This collection is open for research at our off-site storage facility with one week's notice. Contact Library & Archives staff to arrange for access.

    Publication Rights

    Copyright has not been assigned to the California State Railroad Museum. All requests for permission to publish or quote from manuscripts must be submitted in writing to the CSRM Archivist. Permission for publication is given on behalf of the CSRM as the owner of the physical items and is not intended to include or imply permission of the copyright holder, which must also be obtained by the reader.

    Preferred Citation

    Robert Gifford's reminiscence. California State Railroad Museum Library and Archives

    Acquisition Information

    Gift of Jean Thomas, 2009

    Scope and Content of Collection

    A 2-page mimeograph reminiscence by Central Pacific Railroad conductor Robert Gifford (died 1935) relating work experiences during the 1870s and 1880s. Includes mention of the Southern Pacific steam locomotive "C. P. Huntington." Donor is Mr. Gifford's great-granddaughter.