Thomas Taber papers
Thomas Taber papers
The Thomas Taber papers (2001-2010; .4 cubic feet) documents Thomas T. Taber III’s research on the history of railroads. The collection compiles thousands of resources and citations of publications related to railroads in the United States from approximately 1820-2000, focused primarily on the mid-19th through early 20th centuries. This collection would be useful to researchers interested in doing railroad research, particularly in and relating to the Antebellum United States. Types of materials include: bibliographies, handbooks, and indexes (reference sources).
- Access Information
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Collection is open for research.
- Dates
- Creation: 2001 - 2010
- Other: Date acquired: 03/02/2010
- Extent
- 0.363 Cubic Feet (One letter-size full-width manuscript box)
- Related Names
- Taber, Thomas T., III
- Language of Materials
- English
Blue document binder, “Railroad Research Reference Material - Indiana & Illinois: Guide to Locality, Antebellum RRs”, ca. 2010.
Small blue booklet, “Unlocking the Unknown: Basic Handbook for Doing Railroad Research”, 2009.
Citation
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MSP 210, Thomas Taber papers, Purdue University Archives and Special Collections, Purdue University Libraries.
Cite Item Description
MSP 210, Thomas Taber papers, Purdue University Archives and Special Collections, Purdue University Libraries. https://archives.lib.purdue.edu/repositories/2/resources/550 Accessed January 20, 2025.