Descriptive Summary
Access
Publication Rights
Preferred Citation
Acquisition Information
Scope and Content of Collection
Indexing Terms
Descriptive Summary
Title: J.F. Williamson field notebook
Dates: Circa 1913-1920
Collection Number: MS 396
Creator/Collector:
Williamson, J.F.
Extent: 1 folder
Repository:
California State Railroad Museum Library and Archives
Sacramento, California 95814
Abstract: Civil engineer's field notebook from the Northern Pacific Railroad's Yellowstone Division.
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 Capital District Collections Manager. 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
J.F. Williamson field notebook. California State Railroad Museum Library and Archives
Acquisition Information
Gift of Viola Black, 1988.
Scope and Content of Collection
Civil engineer's field notebook from the Northern Pacific Railroad's Yellowstone Division. The book is inscribed by J.F.
Williamson, a roadmaster for the Northern Pacific. It contains circulars, printed information and typewritten notes on track,
switches, ties, flagging procedures for work crews, engineering department regulations, schedules and rates of pay.