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Kornweibel (Dr. Theodore Jr.) Collection
MS 706
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Description
These papers include material collected by historian and author Dr. Theodore Kornweibel, Jr. while researching his book RAILROADS
IN THE AFRICAN AMERICAN EXPERIENCE: A PHOTOGRAPHIC JOURNEY, (Baltimore: Johns Hopkins University Press, 2010.) It includes
research material, photographs (photocopies, printed and digital), slides, and correspondence with libraries and historical
societies across the United States.
Background
Dr. Theodore Kornwiebel, Jr. was born on November 15, 1942 in Pasadena, California. His interest in railroading began as a
child when he read every railroad book in the library. He became involved in the civil rights movement in the 1960s. He says
that "what really sealed my passion for African-American history was my first teaching job, which was at a still-segregated,
all black state college in Texas, Prairie View A&M College (The African-American Railroad Experience, KPBS.org, p. 7 of 19)
Extent
19.25 Linear Feet
19 record cartons + 1 shoe box
Restrictions
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 Librarian. 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.
Availability
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.
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