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Railroads

 Subject
Subject Source: Library Of Congress Subject Headings

Found in 4 Collections and/or Records:

Artists' Excursion Over the Baltimore and Ohio Railroad photograph collection

 Collection
Identifier: PP 0262
Abstract

This collection contains photographs of Baltimore and Ohio Railroad trains in Cumberland, Elysville, Frederick, Relay, Harpers Ferry, and West Virginia. Also included are group portraits of passengers aboard the train.

Dates: 1857-1859

Garrett papers

 Collection
Identifier: MS 0979
Abstract

The Garrett Papers primarily concern Robert Garrett (1847-1896) and his wife Mary F. Jacobs (1851-1936), spanning 1816 to 1950, although the bulk of material is dated from 1885 to 1896. The collection is comprised of 38 boxes containing an estimated 25,000 items.

Dates: 1816-1950

Thomas Swann collection

 Collection
Identifier: MS 1826
Abstract Collection consists of correspondence addressed to Thomas Swann while he was president of the Baltimore and Ohio Railroad Company. Correspondence chiefly written by Swann's associates at the B and O, such as James Cooke and B. H. Latrobe. Also includes financial reports, annual reports, Swann's speeches and Swan's essays. The collection also consists of numerous receipts, bills and business papers. Many papers relating to the account of Elizabeth Gilmor Sherlock with Robert Gilmor....
Dates: 1815-1886

Thomas Swann collection of Baltimore and Ohio Railroad Company records

 Collection
Identifier: MS 1826.1
Abstract

This collection contains the business papers of Thomas Swann, President of the Baltimore and Ohio Railroad Company from 1848-1853.

Dates: 1851-1871