Early Railroad and Locomotive Photo Collection

Finding aid created by Seaver Center for Western History Research, Natural History Museum of Los Angeles County staff using RecordEXPRESS

Seaver Center for Western History Research, Natural History Museum of Los Angeles County

900 Exposition Boulevard

Los Angeles, California 90007-4057

(213) 763-3359

seavercenter@nhm.org

https://nhm.org/research-collections/departments/history/seaver-center-western-history-research

2024

Descriptive Summary

Title: Early Railroad and Locomotive Photo Collection

Dates: 1865-1954

Collection Number: P-265

Creator/Collector:

Extent: 3.1 linear feet (Boxes: 2 letter; 6 ½ letter; 2 8x10; 1/2 8x10)

Repository: Seaver Center for Western History Research, Natural History Museum of Los Angeles County

Los Angeles, California 90007-4057

Abstract: This is an artificial collection that brings together small collections pertaining to early American railroad transportation and locomotive engines. Coverage throughout the United States. ca. 1860s-1954

Language of Material: English

Access

Research is by appointment only

Publication Rights

Permission to publish, quote or reproduce must be secured from the repository and the copyright holder

Preferred Citation

[Identification of item]. Early Railroad and Locomotive Photo Collection. Collection Number: P-265. Seaver Center for Western History Research, Natural History Museum of Los Angeles County

Scope and Content of Collection

This is an artificial collection that brings together small collections pertaining to early American railroad transportation and locomotive engines. Coverage throughout the United States. ca. 1860s-1954