Oregon Railway - Correspondence, 07/29/1925 - 01/08/1930

File — Box: 2, Folder: 23

Scope and Contents

From the Collection:

The John F. Stevens Papers consist of correspondence, manuscripts, news clippings, books, photographs, blueprints and maps collected by John F. Stevens. The Papers are arranged in 8 Series according to subject and material type, in 11 boxes and 1 map case drawer.

Dates

07/29/1925 - 01/08/1930

Conditions Governing Access

Most manuscripts collections at the Georgetown University Booth Family Center for Special Collections are open to researchers; however, restrictions may apply to some collections. Collections stored off site require a

minimum of three days for retrieval. For use of all manuscripts collections, researchers are advised to contact the Booth Family Center for Special Collections in advance of any visit.

Extent

From the Collection: 16.75 Linear Feet (12 boxes)

Language of Materials

English

Additional Description

Container Summary

20 letters between JFS and various businesspeople in Oregon concerning their investments in the Grants Pass-Crescent City Railway. Discussion of many topics including the claims of the Twohy Brothers and extending the railway through Medford, Oregon and into California. Includes 9 letters from J. F. Reddy, 3 TLSs from H. D. Norton and 2 copies of letters by JFS.