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Railroads

 Subject
Subject Source: Library of Congress Subject Headings
Scope Note: https://lccn.loc.gov/sh85110904

Found in 8 Collections and/or Records:

Andrew and Charles Talcott Letters

 Collection
Identifier: MSS-4343
Content Description One letter from Andrew Talcott and ten letters to and from Charles Talcott written between 1852 and 1867. Father and son, both Andrew and Charles worked as civil engineers on railroads in the United States and Mexico. Andrew writes about railroad work, and he is mentioned in Charles’ letters concerning engineering work and some personal affairs. Most of the letters are from Charles Talcott to his wife, Theodosia “Thedie” Talcott, discussing their moves to Mexico in 1865, and the domestic...
Dates: 1852-04-17 - 1867-06-08

Central Plank Road Company, Tallassee Branch records

 Collection
Identifier: MSS-0292
Abstract

Charter and organizational information of the Tallassee Branch of the Central Plank Road Company

Dates: 1850-1853

James F. Doster papers

 Collection
Identifier: MSS-0447
Abstract

Materials this Tuscaloosa native and history professor at The University of Alabama created and collected.

Dates: undated

Gulf and Ship Island Railroad Company documents

 Collection
Identifier: MSS-0602
Abstract

Documents dealing with various financial considerations concerning mortgages, bonds, consolidations, etc., between 1912 And 1914

Dates: 1912-1936

Wade Hall Collection of Stereocards

 Collection
Identifier: 2014-004
Abstract

Collection consists of 1708 stereocards depicting scenes from all over the world.

Dates: 1874 - 1950

Memphis and Charleston Railroad Company records

 Collection
Identifier: MSS-0978
Abstract

Material relating to law suits between the Memphis and Charleston Railroad Company and private individuals, tried in the Circuit Court of Madison County, Alabama.

Dates: 1853-1914

Mobile Terminal and Railway Company circular

 Collection
Identifier: MSS-1783
Abstract

A prospectus and preliminary circular for the Mobile Terminal and Railway Company, with the details of the company and bonds that would mature on 1 September 1935.

Dates: circa 1911

W. E. Spraggins papers

 Collection
Identifier: MSS-1327
Abstract

Contains the note books of his work as an engineer in Nashville, Tennessee, two books on engineering, photo cards from the Sigma Nu fraternity in Indianapolis, Indiana, and an invitation to the University of Alabama, Alabama Corps of Cadets on July 5, 1876.

Dates: unknown