John Irwin Horrocks papers, 1907-1939

Overview of the Collection

Creator
Horrocks, John Irwin
Title
John Irwin Horrocks papers
Dates
1907-1939 (inclusive)
Quantity
1.05 cubic feet
Collection Number
3434
Summary
Papers of chief engineer and superintendent of the Snoqualmie Tunnel for Chicago, Milwaukee and St. Paul Railway
Repository
University of Washington Libraries, Special Collections
Special Collections
University of Washington Libraries
Box 352900
Seattle, WA
98195-2900
Telephone: 2065431929
Fax: 2065431931
speccoll@uw.edu
Access Restrictions

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Languages
English

Biographical NoteReturn to Top

John Horrocks was chief engineer and superintendent of the Snoqualmie Tunnel for Chicago, Milwaukee, and St. Paul Railway.

Content DescriptionReturn to Top

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Administrative InformationReturn to Top

Detailed Description of the CollectionReturn to Top

 

Accession No. 3434-001: John Irwin Horrocks papers, 1912-1939 (bulk 1912-1915)Return to Top

.21 cubic feet

Scope and Content: Field notebooks, correspondence, contracts.

Restrictions on Access: Access restricted: For terms of access, contact Special Collections.

Restrictions on Use: Creator's literary rights not transferred to the University of Washington Libraries.

Acquisition Info: Donated by Beatrice Auburn Irwin, 6/25/1982.

Description
John Irwin Horrocks papers

Accession No. 3434-002: John Irwin Horrocks papers, 1907-1915Return to Top

.84 cubic feet

Scope and Content: Correspondence, reports, published articles, charts, engineering drawings.

Restrictions on Access: Open to all users.

Restrictions on Use: Creator's literary rights transferred to the University of Washington Libraries.

Acquisition Info: Donated by Beatrice Irwin, 6/1/82.

Description
John Irwin Horrocks papers

Names and SubjectsReturn to Top

Subject Terms

  • Personal Papers/Corporate Records (University of Washington)
  • Railroad tunnels--Design and construction
  • Railroad tunnels--Washington (State)

Personal Names

  • Horrocks, John Irwin--Archives

Geographical Names

  • Snoqualmie Pass (Wash.)

Other Creators

  • Corporate Names
    • Chicago, Milwaukee, and St. Paul Railway Company