John T. Labbe papers,, circa 1878-1999

Overview of the Collection

Creator
Labbe, John T.
Title
John T. Labbe papers,
Dates
circa 1878-1999 (inclusive)
Quantity
8.5 cubic feet (8 record cartons, 1 folder)
Collection Number
Accession 24431
Summary
Papers of John Labbe, historian of Oregon and western U.S. railways and streetcars.
Repository
Oregon Historical Society Research Library
1200 SW Park Avenue
Portland, OR
97205
Telephone: 503-306-5240
Fax: 503-219-2040
libreference@ohs.org
Access Restrictions

This collection is unprocessed. For information contact the reference staff of the Oregon Historical Society Research Library, email: Libreference@ohs.org; telephone: 503-306-5240.

Additional Reference Guides

Inventory attached to accession record, Oregon Historical Society Research Library.

Languages
English
Sponsor
Conversion of this record was made possible by a grant from the National Historic Publications and Records Commission, an agency of the U.S. National Archives and Records Administration.

Content DescriptionReturn to Top

Papers of John Labbe, historian of Oregon and western U.S. railways and streetcars. Includes correspondence, manuscripts of writings, genealogical materials, research files, index cards relating to locomotives, books, railroad-themed works of visual art, and ephemera.

Administrative InformationReturn to Top

Acquisition Information

Acquired May 2001, Library Accession 24431.

Separated Materials

Photographs acquired with this collection transferred to the photograph collections, Oregon Historical Society Research Library.

Separated Materials

Twenty-two maps acquired with this collection transferred to the map collections, Oregon Historical Society Research Library.

Separated Materials

Sound recordings acquired with this collection transferred to the sound recording collections, Oregon Historical Society Research Library.

Related Materials

Photographs acquired with this collection transferred to the photograph collections, Oregon Historical Society Research Library.

Names and SubjectsReturn to Top

Subject Terms

  • Railroads -- California.
  • Railroads -- Oregon.
  • Railroads -- Washington (State)
  • Railroads -- West (U.S.)

Family Names

  • Labbe, John T. -- Archives.

Form or Genre Terms

  • Letters (correspondence) -- aat