Railroadians of America (San Francisco Branch) papers
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Title: Railroadians of America (San Francisco Branch) papers
Dates: 1939-1973
Collection Number: MS 488
Creator/Collector:
Railroadians of America (San Francisco Branch)
Extent: 4 boxes
Repository:
California State Railroad Museum Library and Archives
Sacramento, California 95814
Abstract: •1 SUBJECT FILES
•2 CALENDARS
Language of Material: English
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Biography/Administrative History
On January 23, 1940, the San Francisco Branch of the Railroadians of America was formed. Frederic Shaw was appointed as Western
Representative and elected temporary Chairman and Douglas S. Richter, temporary Secretary. The branch held its first few
meetings in 1940 in the dining car "Pacocha" on the Geranium Spur at the Southern Pacific Company's San Francisco station.
Once "Pacocha" was returned to service, meetings took place in an Assembly Hall on Gough St. and a church basement in San
Francisco. By the end of 1940, there were 18 members. On April 8, 1941, authority arrived from the New York headquarters
to elect officers. The positions were filled by David L. Stearns, Chairman, Robert C. Moulton, Vice-Chairman, Douglas S. Richter,
Secretary and Lloyd W. Altman, Treasurer. The Railroadians of America ran excursions, created displays, and produced calendars.
Scope and Content of Collection
•1 SUBJECT FILES
•2 CALENDARS