Butler (Harry A.) Papers, 1921-1970

Collection context

Summary

Title:
Harry A. Butler papers
Dates:
1921-1970
Creators:
Butler, Harry A.
Abstract:
Extent:
3 boxes
Language:
Preferred citation:

Harry A. Butler papers. California State Railroad Museum Library and Archives

Background

Scope and content:

These papers were collected by Harry A. Butler while he worked for the Dining Car Department of the Southern Pacific Railroad. Series 1. reflects Mr. Butler's career with Southern Pacific, while Series 2. is generally about the Southern Pacific dining car department. This collection is arranged into three series: 1. Career with the Southern Pacific Company •2. Southern Pacific Company Dining Car, Hotel and Restaurant Department / Dining Car, Hotel, Restaurant and News Service Department Documents •3. Photographs

Acquisition information:
Gift of Ruy Kern, 2002

About this collection guide

Collection Guide Author:
Finding aid created by California State Railroad Museum Library and Archives staff.
Date Prepared:
1921-1970
Date Encoded:
This finding aid was produced using Record Express for OAC5 on July 14, 2025, 2:55 p.m.

Access and use

Restrictions:

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.

Terms of access:

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 CSRM Archivist. 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:

Harry A. Butler papers. California State Railroad Museum Library and Archives

Location of this collection:
111 I Street
Sacramento, CA 95814, US
Contact:
(916) 323-8073