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Georgia railroad collection

Georgia railroad collection

Descriptive Summary

Title: Georgia railroad collection
Creator: Comer, Hugh M.
Inclusive Dates: 1985-1988
Language(s): English
Extent: 0.5 Linear Feet 1 box
Collection Number: ms2517
Repository: Hargrett Library

Collection Description

Scope and Content

The collection consists of an extensive survey of railway passenger service in Georgia dating from the early 1800s. The survey was compiled by Hugh M. Comer of Macon, Georgia and the materials relate to rails into and out of Macon. Also included is a scrapbook of railroad abandonments in Georgia which were compiled by Mr. Comer.


Administrative Information

Preferred Citation

Georgia railroad collection, ms2517, Hargrett Rare Book and Manuscript Library, The University of Georgia Libraries.

Finding Aid Publication

Finding aid prepared on: 2020.


Related Materials and Subjects

Subject Terms

Calendars.
Macon (Ga.)
Railroads -- Georgia -- History.
Typescripts.

Series Descriptions and Folder Listing

 
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11Railroad Passenger Service Macon, Ga., a scrap book Vol. I: 1838-1889, 1987
 
12Railroad Passenger Service Macon, Ga., a scrap book Vol. II: The 1890's, 1987
 
13Railroad Passenger Service Macon, Ga., a scrap book Vol. III: 1900-1919, 1987
 
14Railroad Passenger Service Macon, Ga., a scrap book Vol. IV: 1920-1929, 1987
 
15Railroad Passenger Service Macon, Ga., a scrap book Vol. V: 1930-1946, 1988
 
16Railroad Passenger Service Macon, Ga., a scrap book Vol. VI: 1946-1983, 1988
 
17Railroad Abandonment in Georgia, Pages 1-129, 1985
 
18Railroad Abandonment in Georgia, Pages 130-273, 1985
 
19Railroad Abandonment in Georgia, Addendum, 1988
 
110National Railway Historical Society, Atlanta Chapter, calendar , 1987