Photographs, 1987
Scope and Contents
The Collection on the Chicago, Rock Island, and Pacific Railroad is organized into three series. The Newspaper Clippings series (1960-1982 and undated) contains photocopies of newspaper clippings related to the Rock Island Line compiled by the Moline Public Library. The Correspondence and Other Papers series (1960-1978 and undated) contains official records of the Rock Island Line, including correspondence, press releases, flyers, transcripts of hearings, and other papers. The Subject Files series (1907-1987 and undated) contains photographs, promotional booklets, literature related to the Regional Rail Reorganization Act of 1973, and other papers. There are no materials related to Rock Island railroad personnel or train accidents, with the exception of a photograph of a 1910 crash in box 3.
Dates
- Creation: 1987
Creator
- From the Collection: Moline Public Library (Organization)
Conditions Governing Access
There are no restrictions on the use of this collection.
Extent
From the Collection: 0.8 Cubic Feet (/ 3 boxes)
Language of Materials
English
Repository Details
Part of the Augustana College Special Collections Repository
639 38th Street
Thomas Tredway Library
Rock Island Illinois 61201 United States
specialcollections@augustana.edu