Collection Guide
Collection Title:
Collection Number:
Get Items:
Lorentz (George N.) Photographs and Resignation Forms
MS 21
No online items
View entire collection guide
Search this collection
Table of contents
Description
Contains photographs and resignation forms of George N. Lorentz, a switchman who worked in Los Angeles for the Atchison, Topeka,
& Santa Fe Railroad.
Background
George N. Lorentz was born on January 16, 1911 and raised by his parents Nicholas J. and Margaret E. Lorentz in the state
of Nebraska. On February 15, 1945, he enlisted in the U.S. Navy and was discharged a year later on February 1st. On November
6, 1953, he married Bernice A. Meschke. According to his resignation form from the Atchison, Topeka, & Santa Fe Railway Company,
George retired in Los Angeles on January 31, 1975 as a switchman foreman. George passed away September 6, 1994.
Extent
.1 Linear Feet
(1 file folder)
Restrictions
Copyright has been assigned to the California State Railroad Museum. Permission for publication must be submited in writing
to the CSRM Library & Archives.
Availability
Collection is open for research by appointment.