Special Collections Department
403 Parks Library
Iowa State University
Ames, IA 50011-2140
MS 604
Iowa Train Photograph Collection, 1909-1990, undated
Descriptive summary
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| title: | Iowa Train Photograph Collection |
| dates: | 1909-1990, undated |
| extent: | 0.42 linear feet (1 document box) |
| collection number: | MS 604 |
| repository: | Special Collections Department, Iowa State University. |
Administrative information
| access: | Open for research |
| publication rights: | Consult Head, Special Collections Department |
| preferred citation: | Iowa Train Photograph Collection, MS 604, Special Collections Department, Iowa State University Library. |
Historical note
These photographs were taken by several individuals at different times. There is no information available about the circumstances of their collection. |
Collection description
This collection (1909-1990, undated) consists of two hundred and forty-three photographs of individual cars from Iowa trains, including rail cars, trolleys, engines, and snowplows. Almost all are identified with the railroad company, type, class, builder, year, location, and a brief description of the locomotive's function. The majority of the photographs are gelatin prints. |
Container list
Box |
Folder |
Title |
Dates |
1 |
1 |
Photocopy of train photo scrapbook |
undated |
1 |
2 |
Train photo scrapbook photographs #1-68 |
1966-1990, undated |
1 |
3 |
Train photo scrapbook photographs #69-138 (end) |
1948-1990, undated |
1 |
4 |
Railroad and trolley photographs |
1930s circa |
1 |
5 |
Miscellaneous train photographs (folder 1 of 2) |
1909-1940, undated |
1 |
6 |
Miscellaneous train photographs (folder 2 of 2) |
1966-1990, undated |