Guide to the Pittsburgh, Cincinnati, Chicago and St. Louis Railroad ...
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<strong>Guide</strong> <strong>to</strong> <strong>the</strong> <strong>Pittsburgh</strong>, <strong>Cincinnati</strong>,<br />
<strong>Chicago</strong> <strong>and</strong> <strong>St</strong>. <strong>Louis</strong> <strong>Railroad</strong> pho<strong>to</strong>graphs<br />
(PCC <strong>and</strong> <strong>St</strong>. <strong>Louis</strong>), 1925-1928<br />
NMAH.AC.1079<br />
Finding aid prepared by Amber Coving<strong>to</strong>n<br />
This finding aid was produced using <strong>the</strong> Archivists' Toolkit<br />
May 23, 2011<br />
Describing Archives: A Content <strong>St</strong><strong>and</strong>ard<br />
Archives Center, National Museum of American His<strong>to</strong>ry<br />
2011<br />
Smithsonian Institution<br />
P.O. Box 37012<br />
Suite 1100, MRC 601<br />
Washing<strong>to</strong>n, D.C., 20013-7012<br />
Phone: 202-633-3270<br />
Email: archivescenter@si.edu
<strong>Guide</strong> <strong>to</strong> <strong>the</strong> <strong>Pittsburgh</strong>, <strong>Cincinnati</strong>, <strong>Chicago</strong> <strong>and</strong> <strong>St</strong>. <strong>Louis</strong> <strong>Railroad</strong> pho<strong>to</strong>graphs (PCC <strong>and</strong> <strong>St</strong>. <strong>Louis</strong>),...<br />
Table of Contents<br />
Administrative Information .........................................................................................................................3<br />
Summary Information ................................................................................................................................. 3<br />
Biographical/His<strong>to</strong>rical note.......................................................................................................................... 5<br />
Scope <strong>and</strong> Contents note............................................................................................................................... 5<br />
Arrangement note...........................................................................................................................................5<br />
Controlled Access Headings..........................................................................................................................5<br />
Physical Characteristics <strong>and</strong> Technical Requirements note..........................................................................6<br />
Collection Inven<strong>to</strong>ry...................................................................................................................................... 7<br />
Series 1, Pho<strong>to</strong>graphs,............................................................................................................................. 7<br />
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<strong>Guide</strong> <strong>to</strong> <strong>the</strong> <strong>Pittsburgh</strong>, <strong>Cincinnati</strong>, <strong>Chicago</strong> <strong>and</strong> <strong>St</strong>. <strong>Louis</strong> <strong>Railroad</strong> pho<strong>to</strong>graphs (PCC <strong>and</strong> <strong>St</strong>. <strong>Louis</strong>),...<br />
Administrative Information<br />
Reposi<strong>to</strong>ry Information<br />
Archives Center, National Museum of American His<strong>to</strong>ry 2011<br />
Conditions Governing Access note<br />
The collection is open for research use.<br />
Conditions Governing Use note<br />
Copyright held by Smithsonian Institution. Collection items available for reproduction, but <strong>the</strong> Archives<br />
Center makes no guarantees concerning copyright restictions. Reproduction permission from Archive<br />
Center: fees for commercial use.<br />
Cus<strong>to</strong>dial His<strong>to</strong>ry note<br />
Transferred <strong>to</strong> <strong>the</strong> Archives Center in 2007 from <strong>the</strong> Division of Engineering <strong>and</strong> Industry (now called <strong>the</strong><br />
Division of Work <strong>and</strong> Industry).<br />
Immediate Source of Acquisition note<br />
Collection donated by Walter H. Merker, Jr., on November 1977.<br />
Processing Information note<br />
Processed by Amber Coving<strong>to</strong>n (intern), March, 2011; supervised by Vanessa Broussard Simmons,<br />
archivist.<br />
Summary Information<br />
Reposi<strong>to</strong>ry<br />
Archives Center, National Museum of American His<strong>to</strong>ry<br />
Crea<strong>to</strong>r - Donor<br />
Merker, Walter H., Jr.<br />
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<strong>Guide</strong> <strong>to</strong> <strong>the</strong> <strong>Pittsburgh</strong>, <strong>Cincinnati</strong>, <strong>Chicago</strong> <strong>and</strong> <strong>St</strong>. <strong>Louis</strong> <strong>Railroad</strong> pho<strong>to</strong>graphs (PCC <strong>and</strong> <strong>St</strong>. <strong>Louis</strong>),...<br />
Crea<strong>to</strong>r<br />
PCC <strong>and</strong> <strong>St</strong>. L <strong>Railroad</strong>.<br />
Title<br />
<strong>Pittsburgh</strong>, <strong>Cincinnati</strong>, <strong>Chicago</strong> <strong>and</strong> <strong>St</strong>. <strong>Louis</strong> <strong>Railroad</strong> pho<strong>to</strong>graphs (PCC<br />
<strong>and</strong> <strong>St</strong>. <strong>Louis</strong>)<br />
Date 1925-1928<br />
Extent<br />
0.3 cu. ft. (1 box)<br />
Language<br />
English<br />
Abstract<br />
The collection consists of pho<strong>to</strong>graphic prints of railroad construction in<br />
Pierron, <strong>St</strong>. Jacob, <strong>and</strong> Collinsville, Illinois, from 1925-1927.<br />
Preferred Citation note<br />
Title <strong>and</strong> date of item, <strong>Pittsburgh</strong>, <strong>Cincinnati</strong>, <strong>Chicago</strong> <strong>and</strong> <strong>St</strong>. <strong>Louis</strong> <strong>Railroad</strong> pho<strong>to</strong>graphs (PCC <strong>and</strong><br />
<strong>St</strong>. <strong>Louis</strong>), 1925-1928, Archives Center, National Museum of American His<strong>to</strong>ry, box number X, folder<br />
number XX, digital file number XXXXXXX<br />
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<strong>Guide</strong> <strong>to</strong> <strong>the</strong> <strong>Pittsburgh</strong>, <strong>Cincinnati</strong>, <strong>Chicago</strong> <strong>and</strong> <strong>St</strong>. <strong>Louis</strong> <strong>Railroad</strong> pho<strong>to</strong>graphs (PCC <strong>and</strong> <strong>St</strong>. <strong>Louis</strong>),...<br />
Biographical/His<strong>to</strong>rical note<br />
During <strong>the</strong> bustling age of railroad transportation in <strong>the</strong> late 1920s, Illinois became a focal point for<br />
railway construction. In earlier decades small corporations had built railroads connecting <strong>the</strong> state's<br />
borders, but by <strong>the</strong> late 1880s many of <strong>the</strong>se companies had joined <strong>to</strong>ge<strong>the</strong>r in<strong>to</strong> larger corporations. The<br />
<strong>Pittsburgh</strong>, <strong>Cincinnati</strong>, <strong>Chicago</strong>, <strong>and</strong> <strong>St</strong>. <strong>Louis</strong> <strong>Railroad</strong> was a combination of several railroad companies<br />
that merged for financial reasons. PCC <strong>and</strong> <strong>St</strong>. <strong>Louis</strong> was later absorbed in<strong>to</strong> <strong>the</strong> Pennsylvania <strong>Railroad</strong>.<br />
Scope <strong>and</strong> Contents note<br />
The collection contains pho<strong>to</strong>graphs documenting <strong>the</strong> relocation of <strong>the</strong> main railroad line between<br />
Pierron <strong>and</strong> Collinsville, Illinois from 1925 <strong>to</strong> 1927. Pho<strong>to</strong>graphs include views of stations, track <strong>and</strong><br />
bridge <strong>and</strong> of a railroad accident. The collection is arranged sequentially by pho<strong>to</strong>graph number <strong>and</strong> <strong>the</strong>n<br />
chronologically.<br />
Arrangement note<br />
The collection is arranged in one series by pho<strong>to</strong>graph number.<br />
Controlled Access Headings<br />
Genre(s)<br />
• Pho<strong>to</strong>graphs--1920-1930<br />
Subject(s)<br />
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<strong>Guide</strong> <strong>to</strong> <strong>the</strong> <strong>Pittsburgh</strong>, <strong>Cincinnati</strong>, <strong>Chicago</strong> <strong>and</strong> <strong>St</strong>. <strong>Louis</strong> <strong>Railroad</strong> pho<strong>to</strong>graphs (PCC <strong>and</strong> <strong>St</strong>. <strong>Louis</strong>),...<br />
• Bridges--Illinois<br />
• <strong>Railroad</strong> accidents<br />
• <strong>Railroad</strong> bridges<br />
• <strong>Railroad</strong> construction<br />
• <strong>Railroad</strong> stations--United <strong>St</strong>ates<br />
Physical Characteristics <strong>and</strong> Technical Requirements note<br />
Unprotected pho<strong>to</strong>graphs must be h<strong>and</strong>led with gloves.<br />
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Series 1, Pho<strong>to</strong>graphs,<br />
<strong>Guide</strong> <strong>to</strong> <strong>the</strong> <strong>Pittsburgh</strong>, <strong>Cincinnati</strong>, <strong>Chicago</strong> <strong>and</strong> <strong>St</strong>. <strong>Louis</strong> <strong>Railroad</strong> pho<strong>to</strong>graphs (PCC <strong>and</strong> <strong>St</strong>. <strong>Louis</strong>),...<br />
Collection Inven<strong>to</strong>ry<br />
Series 1, Pho<strong>to</strong>graphs, 1925-1928<br />
Pierron <strong>to</strong> <strong>St</strong>. Jacob, Illinois, No.18117-18387, 1925-1926<br />
Graphic materials<br />
Box<br />
1 1<br />
Folder<br />
Pierron <strong>to</strong> <strong>St</strong>. Jacob, Illinois, No.18388-18743, 1926<br />
Graphic materials<br />
Box<br />
1 2<br />
Folder<br />
Pierron <strong>to</strong> <strong>St</strong>. Jacob, Illinois, No.18744-19345, 1926<br />
Graphic materials<br />
Box<br />
1 3<br />
Folder<br />
<strong>St</strong>. Jacob <strong>to</strong> Collinsville, Illinois, No.18867-193449, 1926<br />
Box<br />
Folder<br />
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Series 1, Pho<strong>to</strong>graphs,<br />
<strong>Guide</strong> <strong>to</strong> <strong>the</strong> <strong>Pittsburgh</strong>, <strong>Cincinnati</strong>, <strong>Chicago</strong> <strong>and</strong> <strong>St</strong>. <strong>Louis</strong> <strong>Railroad</strong> pho<strong>to</strong>graphs (PCC <strong>and</strong> <strong>St</strong>. <strong>Louis</strong>),...<br />
Graphic materials<br />
1 4<br />
<strong>St</strong>. Jacob <strong>to</strong> Collinsville, Illinois, No.19356, 1926<br />
Graphic materials<br />
Box<br />
1 5<br />
Folder<br />
<strong>St</strong>. Jacob <strong>to</strong> Collinsville, Illinois, April 1927 <strong>to</strong> August 1927<br />
Graphic materials<br />
Box<br />
1 6<br />
Folder<br />
<strong>St</strong>. Jacob <strong>to</strong> Collinsville, Illinois, August 1927 <strong>to</strong> Oc<strong>to</strong>ber 1927<br />
Graphic materials<br />
Box<br />
1 7<br />
Folder<br />
<strong>St</strong>. Jacob <strong>to</strong> Collinsville, Illinois, Oc<strong>to</strong>ber 1927 <strong>to</strong> November 1927<br />
Graphic materials<br />
Box<br />
1 8<br />
Folder<br />
<strong>St</strong>. Jacob <strong>to</strong> Collinsville, Illinois, November 1927<br />
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Series 1, Pho<strong>to</strong>graphs,<br />
<strong>Guide</strong> <strong>to</strong> <strong>the</strong> <strong>Pittsburgh</strong>, <strong>Cincinnati</strong>, <strong>Chicago</strong> <strong>and</strong> <strong>St</strong>. <strong>Louis</strong> <strong>Railroad</strong> pho<strong>to</strong>graphs (PCC <strong>and</strong> <strong>St</strong>. <strong>Louis</strong>),...<br />
Graphic materials<br />
Box<br />
1 9<br />
Folder<br />
<strong>St</strong>. Jacob <strong>to</strong> Collinsville, Illinois, undated<br />
Graphic materials<br />
Box<br />
1 10<br />
Folder<br />
Unidentified train wreck, undated<br />
Graphic materials<br />
Box<br />
1 11<br />
Folder<br />
Unidentified group of men, undated<br />
Graphic materials<br />
Box<br />
1 12<br />
Folder<br />
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