Series 32.61: Daily Log Books, Private Car 200, 1887-1903
Scope and Contents note
Logs of C. E. Perkins' private railroad car showing itinerary, personnel, and descriptions of each trip, with a few clippings, sketches, and photographs pasted in in later volumes. Note at the front of each volume: "Whoever occupies this car will please write in this book the following information in regard to his trip: Principal dates; Routes pursued; Names of his party; Also any points which may add to the interest and completeness of this log book." Volumes numbered 2-7; 6 volumes total in 1 box. Formerly part of the Cunningham-Overton series, call number C-O 1 P4.7.
For information about and summaries of log book entries, see 32.94 - Overton - Research Materials - Perkins - Log Books.
Set was microfilmed by the Newberry Library in November 2007 [microfilm whereabouts unknown].
Dates
- Creation: 1887-1903
Creator
- From the Record Group: Chicago, Burlington & Quincy Railroad Company (Organization)
Conditions Governing Access
The Chicago, Burlington & Quincy Railroad Company Records are open for research in the Special Collections Reading Room; 1 box at a time (Priority III).
Extent
1 box
Repository Details
Part of the The Newberry Library - Modern Manuscripts and Archives Repository
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Chicago Illinois 60610 United States
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