Cuban railroad documents collecton, 1841-1867

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Summary

Title:
Collection of Cuban railroad documents
Dates:
1841-1867
Abstract:
Cuban railway history began in 1834 with the Compañía de Caminos de Hierro de La Habana, which primarily transported sugar from Güines to Havana. The Collection of Cuban railroad documents range from 1841-1867 and contains manuscript documents from the Compañía de Caminos de Hierro de la Habana and other Cuban railway companies, covering over twenty years of history of the Cuban railway system. Documents include concessions for the creation of new lines, agreements, records of meetings, shareholder lists, and financial reports. Most documents contain letterhead seals and engravings of the railway companies and government offices, with signatures of notable Cuban functionaries and politicians. Source: "Cuban Railroadiana: A manuscript archive, 1841-1867." Libros Latinos.
Extent:
1.2 linear feet (3 boxes)
Language:
Spanish; Castilian .
Preferred citation:

[Identification of item], Collection of Cuban railroad documents (Collection 2334). UCLA Library Special Collections, Charles E. Young Research Library, University of California, Los Angeles.

Background

Scope and content:

The Collection of Cuban railroad documents range from 1841-1867 and contain manuscript documents from the Compañía de Caminos de Hierro de La Habana and other Cuban railway companies, covering over twenty years of history of the Cuban railway system. Documents include concessions for the creation of new lines, agreements, records of meetings, shareholder lists and financial reports. Most documents contain letterhead seals and engravings of the railway companies and government offices, with signatures of notable Cuban functionaries and politicians.

Source: "Cuban Railroadiana: A manuscript archive, 1841-1867." Libros Latinos.

Biographical / historical:

Cuban railway history began in 1834 with the Compañía de Caminos de Hierro de La Habana, which primarily transported sugar from Güines to Havana.

Source: "Cuban Railroadiana: A manuscript archive, 1841-1867." Libros Latinos.

Acquisition information:
Purchased from Libros Latinos, 2016.
Processing information:

Processed by Jasmine Jones with assistance from Alex Adame in 2019. Additional collection and file level notes description by Kelly Besser with assistance from Tess Livesley-O'Neill in 2020.

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Arrangement:

This collection is arranged according to its existing order.

Physical location:
Stored off-site. All requests to access special collections material must be made in advance using the request button located on this page.
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About this collection guide

Collection Guide Author:
Finding aid was prepared by Jasmine Jones and Alex Adame, 2019.
Date Encoded:
This finding aid was produced using ArchivesSpace on 2024-06-12 13:10:14 -0700 .

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Restrictions:

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Preferred citation:

[Identification of item], Collection of Cuban railroad documents (Collection 2334). UCLA Library Special Collections, Charles E. Young Research Library, University of California, Los Angeles.

Location of this collection:
A1713 Charles E. Young Research Library
Box 951575
Los Angeles, CA 90095-1575, US
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