Transcontinental railroad material, 1871 - 1969
File — Box: 1, Folder: 2
Identifier: Sub-Series 1.1
Scope and Contents
Includes original manuscript and typed transcript of an 1871 letter written by ECJ1 during a stay in Detroit Lake, as well as Golden Spike commemorative material from 1969. The May 10, 1869, "golden spike" ceremony joined the Union Pacific and Central Pacific railroads in Promontory, Utah; ECJ1 was in attendance, having worked on this final joining of the two railroads.
Dates
- Creation: 1871 - 1969
Creator
- From the Collection: Jordan, E. C. (Edward C.), 1846-1935 (Person)
- From the Collection: Jordan, Henry I., 1877-1950 (Person)
- From the Collection: Jordan, Edward C., 1913-1999 (Person)
- From the Collection: Boody, Charles E., 1819-1895 (Person)
Access
Unrestricted
Extent
From the Series: 3 Linear Feet (5.5 boxes + 1 oversize folder)
Language of Materials
From the Collection: English
Repository Details
Part of the Maine Historical Society Repository