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