Description
The collection consists of biographical materials, business and personal letters to the Judah, and business documents pertaining
to the California Eastern Extension Railroad, ephemera relating to the family, portraits of Theodore D. Judah, and books from
his library.
Background
Theodore Dehone Judah was born in Bridgeport, Connecticut, on March 1, 1826. He studied at Rennselear Polytechnic Institute
and entered the engineering profession, working on a number of eastern railroads. While employed as engineer for the Buffalo,
New York and Erie Railroad, he became acquainted with Colonel Charles L. Wilson, who offered him a position as chief engineer
with the Sacramento Valley Railroad in California.
Extent
1 Linear Feet
(1 record carton, 1 oversize box)
Restrictions
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 Senior Curator. 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.
Availability
Collection is open for research by appointment. Contact Library Staff.