Surveyor's Notebook, Poem and Artwork

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Descriptive Summary

Title: Surveyor's Notebook, Poem and Artwork

Dates: Early 1900s

Collection Number: MS 904

Creator/Collector:

Extent: 1 folder

Repository: California State Railroad Museum Library and Archives

Sacramento, California 95814

Abstract: This is a surveyor's personal reference book mainly for laying out typical railroad spiral (tapering curves).

Language of Material: English

Access

Collection is open for research by appointment. Contact Library Staff.

Publication Rights

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Preferred Citation

[Identification of item]. Surveyor's Notebook, Poem and Artwork. Collection Number: MS 904. California State Railroad Museum Library and Archives

Scope and Content of Collection

This is a surveyor's personal reference book mainly for laying out typical railroad spiral (tapering curves). There are several loose sheets with parts lists for various turnouts (switches) marked as being Great Northern Railroad standards. There is some odd artwork and a poem.