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MS 21
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Contributing Institution:
California State Railroad Museum Library & Archives
Title: George N. Lorentz photographs and resignation forms
Identifier/Call Number: MS 21
Physical Description:
.1 Linear Feet
(1 file folder)
Date: 1975
Abstract: Contains photographs and resignation forms of George N. Lorentz, a switchman who worked in Los Angeles for the Atchison, Topeka,
& Santa Fe Railroad.
Physical Location: Statewide Museum Collections Center
Language of Material:
English
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Collection is open for research by appointment.
Immediate Source of Acquisition
Gift of Ralph Lux, 2023
Arranged alphabetically by type of material.
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.
[Identification of item], George N. Lorentz Photographs and Resignation Forms, MS 21, California State Railroad Museum Library
& Archives, Sacramento, California.
The George N. Lorentz photographs and resignation forms contain portraits of George Lorentz at the Los Angeles rail yards
during his retirement in 1975. Of particular interest are his resignation forms to and from Superintendent L.D. Eidson for
the purpose of applying for annuity under the provisions of the Railroad Retirement Act.
Copyright has been assigned to the California State Railroad Museum. Permission for publication must be submited in writing
to the CSRM Library & Archives.
Subjects and Indexing Terms
Atchison, Topeka & Santa Fe Railway Company
Retirement
Photography--Portraits