James Ray papers
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Title: James Ray papers
Dates: 1878-1923
Collection Number: MS 501
Creator/Collector:
Ray, James
Extent: 3 folders
Repository:
California State Railroad Museum Library and Archives
Sacramento, California 95814
Abstract: A collection of documents relating to machinist James Ray and his employment with various railroads, in England and the United
States.
Language of Material: English
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James Ray papers. California State Railroad Museum Library and Archives
Gift of Ruy Kern, 2002
Biography/Administrative History
According to information provided in a two-page handwritten document, James Ray began his career as an apprentice machinist
on the Great Western Rail Road of England, working from March 1867 to October 1872. Apparently he came to America in 1872
and worked first at the Pittsburgh Locomotive Works as a machinist from November 1872 to March 1874. He later worked for
the Atlantic and Great Western at Meadville, Pennsylvania until 1882. By November of 1882 he was employed by Southern Pacific.
He was still with SP in 1923.
Scope and Content of Collection
A collection of documents relating to machinist James Ray and his employment with various railroads, in England and the United
States.