Union Pacific Railroad California Division Superintendent's Records, 1906-1989, bulk 1970-1989

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Summary

Title:
Union Pacific Railroad California Division Superintendent's records
Dates:
1906-1989, bulk 1970-1989
Abstract:
These files were generated through the business activities of the Union Pacific Railroad's California Division Superintendent's Office, encompassing the Salt Lake Route in Southern California, Southern Nevada and Utah. Records cover the period 1950-2000, with an emphasis on the 1980s. There are a few pre 1950 records that appear to have been retained because they contained information about an ongoing project or a business relationship. There are gaps in the records.
Extent:
112 Linear Feet 112 record cartons
Language:
English .
Preferred citation:

[Identification of item], Union Pacific Railroad California Division Superintendent's Records, MS 957, California State Railroad Museum Library & Archives, Sacramento, California.

Background

Scope and content:

These files were generated through the business activities of the Union Pacific Railroad's California Division Superintendent's Office, encompassing the Salt Lake Route in Southern California, Southern Nevada and Utah. Records cover the period 1950-2000, with an emphasis on the 1980s. There are a few pre 1950 records that appear to have been retained because they contained information about an ongoing project or a business relationship. There are gaps in the records.

This collection shows the development of relationships between Union Pacific management, its employees, labor organizations, and all levels of government. The Superintendent of the California Division carried a wide variety of projects in cooperation with businesses, public utilities,government entities, other railroads and individuals to their mutual benefit. This included constructing, improving and retiring bridges, culverts, pipe lines, right of way fences and roadbeds, stations and buildings. It also includes the purchase and sale of real estate.

Biographical / historical:

The Union Pacific Railroad arrived in California in 1905 through its partnership with another railroad, The San Pedro, Los Angeles & Salt Lake Railroad Company. Incorporated in Utah on March 20, 1901 between to construct a route to operate between Los Angeles and Salt Lake City via Las Vegas. The railroad came under Union Pacific control in 1903 when Union Pacific purchased a half interest in SP, LA & SL from Senator Clark. The two companies agreed to proceed jointly in the construction of the line and it opened in 1905. Clark sold his remaining half to Union Pacific in 1921. The Los Angeles and Salt Lake remained the official name of the "Salt Lake Route," until it was formally merged into the UP (effective January 1, 1988).

Acquisition information:
Gift of Union Pacific Railroad, 1989
Arrangement:

The Union Pacific Railroad's California Division Superintendent's files are arranged into the following series:

Series 1: Subjects, 1937-1988

Series 2: Local facilities, 1906-1989

Series 3: Accounting Department work orders, 1977-1986

Series 4: Utah leases and licenses, 1982-1987

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

About this collection guide

Collection Guide Author:
CSRM Library Archives staff
Date Encoded:
This finding aid was produced using ArchivesSpace on 2025-03-25 21:11:26 +0000 .

Access and use

Restrictions:

Collection is open for research by appointment. Contact Library Staff.

Terms of access:

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 Library & Archives. 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:

[Identification of item], Union Pacific Railroad California Division Superintendent's Records, MS 957, 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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