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  • Descriptive Summary
  • Access
  • Publication Rights
  • Preferred Citation
  • Acquisition Information
  • Scope and Content of Collection
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  • Descriptive Summary

    Title: Frank E. Batturs album
    Dates: Dec., 1922
    Collection Number: MS 484
    Creator/Collector: Batturs, Frank E.
    Extent: 1 oversize box
    Repository: California State Railroad Museum Library and Archives
    Sacramento, California 95814
    Abstract: One album, engraved on cover "Messages of Appreciation," containing materials commemorating the life of Frank E. Batturs, who died in Washington, D.C. in December 7, 1922 at the age of 52. Mr. Batturs was an Assistant Passenger Traffic Agent for the Southern Pacific Company, with 35 years of service. The album contains letters, clippings, telegrams, a photograph of Mr. Batturs, and other documents. Representatives from the major North American railroads sent letters of condolence and remembrance. The album has been damaged in a fire.
    Language of Material: English

    Access

    This collection is open for research at our off-site storage facility with one week's notice. Contact Library & Archives staff to arrange for access.

    Publication Rights

    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 Archivist. 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

    Frank E. Batturs album. California State Railroad Museum Library and Archives

    Acquisition Information

    Gift of Darrell and Heather Padon, 2000

    Scope and Content of Collection

    One album, engraved on cover "Messages of Appreciation," containing materials commemorating the life of Frank E. Batturs, who died in Washington, D.C. in December 7, 1922 at the age of 52. Mr. Batturs was an Assistant Passenger Traffic Agent for the Southern Pacific Company, with 35 years of service. The album contains letters, clippings, telegrams, a photograph of Mr. Batturs, and other documents. Representatives from the major North American railroads sent letters of condolence and remembrance. The album has been damaged in a fire.