Research Catalog

Title

William Frederick Allen papers, 1870-1894, bulk (1879-1894).

Author

Allen, William Frederick, 1846-1915.

Supplementary Content

Finding Aid

Details

Description

2.5 linear feet (6 boxes, 1 package).

Summary

Collection consists of correspondence, circulars, broadsides, reports, maps, government documents, lists, pamphlets, and other papers relating to the movement that led to the establishment of a national system of standard railway time.

Subjects

• Maps
• Railroads > United States > Timetables
• Railroads and state > United States
• Standardization
• Allen, William Frederick, 1846-1915

Genre/Form

Maps.

Access (note)

• Restricted access;

Source (note)

• Allen, William Frederick

Biography (note)

• William Frederick Allen (1846-1915) was an American editor, civil engineer and railroad expert.

Processing Action (note)

• Surveyed
• Cataloging updated

Call Number

MssCol 53

OCLC

NYPW89-A264

Author

Allen, William Frederick, 1846-1915.

Title

William Frederick Allen papers, 1870-1894, bulk (1879-1894).

Restricted Access

Restricted access; Manuscripts and Archives Division; Permit must be requested at the division indicated.

Biography

William Frederick Allen (1846-1915) was an American editor, civil engineer and railroad expert.

Finding Aids

Collection guide available in repository and on internet.

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Finding Aid

LCCN

ms 70001693

Research Call Number

MssCol 53