Thomas Swann collection of Baltimore and Ohio Railroad Company records
Abstract
This collection contains the business papers of Thomas Swann, President of the Baltimore and Ohio Railroad Company from 1848-1853.
Dates
- 1851-1871
Creator
- Swann, Thomas, 1809-1883 (Person)
Conditions Governing Access
This collection is available for research use.
Conditions Governing Use
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Extent
0.21 Linear Feet (1 half Hollinger box)
Language of Materials
English
Immediate Source of Acquisition
Gift of Mrs. Charles Gillet.
Scope and Contents
Business papers of Thomas Swann, President of the Baltimore and Ohio Railroad Company from 1848-1853. Included are letters concerning an investment in a silver mine, Baltimore and Ohio Railroad departmental expenses, and a reply to a Wall Street Journal article on railroad tariffs; resolution to appoint a commission to study railroad line changes, and resolution by Northwestern Virginia Railroad Company to express board sentiments on Swann's retirement from the Presidency of the company; financial reports; notes by Swann on board regulations and stock dividends and a proposal to the Virginia legislature setting the date for commencement of Northwestern Virginia Railroad service. Also included are a letter to William G. Harrison, President of the Baltimore and Ohio Railroad Company about architectural services; a report by Swann on a fire at St. Paul's Church; and a map of railway lines owned and controlled by Southern Railway Security Company (1871).
Creator
- Swann, Thomas, 1809-1883 (Person)
- Title
- Guide to the Thomas Swann collection of Baltimore and Ohio Railroad Company records
- Status
- Under Revision
- Description rules
- Describing Archives: A Content Standard
- Language of description
- Undetermined
- Script of description
- Code for undetermined script
- Language of description note
- English
Revision Statements
- 2019-12-18: Manually entered into ArchivesSpace by Mallory Herberger.
Repository Details
Part of the H. Furlong Baldwin Library Repository
H. Furlong Baldwin Library
Maryland Center for History and Culture
610 Park Avenue
Baltimore MD 21201 United States
4106853750
specialcollections@mdhistory.org