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Howard F. Greene collection, 1747-1981 (bulk 1860-1973)

Overview of the Collection

Creator
Greene, Howard F.
Title
Howard F. Greene collection
Dates
1747-1981 (bulk 1860-1973) (inclusive)
Quantity
229.91 cubic ft. (430 boxes)
Collection Number
02123
Summary
Howard F. Greene was a collector of railroadiana and railroad historian. This collection consists of railroad materials he collected.
Repository
American Heritage Center, University of Wyoming
American Heritage Center
University of Wyoming
1000 E. University Ave.
Dept. 3924
Laramie, WY
82071
Telephone: 3077663756
ahcref@uwyo.edu
Access Restrictions
Access Restrictions

There are no access restrictions on the materials for research purposes, and the collection is open to the public.

Languages
English
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Historical Note

Howard F. Greene was born in Hill, New Hampshire, in 1903. He served as the chair of the accounting department at Northwestern University. In 1945, he joined the Railway and Locomotive Historical Society and the Railway Enthusiasts organization. He was president of the Enthusiasts from 1963-1965. He passed away in 1983.

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Content Description

The Howard F. Greene collection consists of materials related to railroads and railroad history Greene collected throughout his life. A majority of the material is related to railroads in New England and on the East Coast. However, material related to central and western railroads is present as well, as is a small amount of material related to bus and air lines. Records from railroad clubs Greene belonged to are included. The collection includes financial records, artifacts, correspondence, publications, advertisements, maps, blueprints, and prints, among many other materials.

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Use of the Collection

Restrictions on Use

Copyright Information

The researcher assumes full responsibility for observing all copyright, property, and libel laws as they apply.

Preferred Citation

Preferred Citation

Item Description, Box Number, Folder Number, Collection Name, Collection Number, American Heritage Center, University of Wyoming.

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Administrative Information

Arrangement

The collection is arranged at the series level. The links below lead to scanned finding aids with item-level detail for each box in the collection. Please consult the links for greater details about the contents of this collection

Boxes 1-68, 333, 369-370, 387, 389, 394-396, 398, 400-401, 404-407, 412-415, and 425 of the Howard F. Greene collection

Boxes 70-166, 324-333, 337, 364-365, 371-376, 382, 387, 390-392, 395, and 404 in the Howard F. Greene collection

Boxes 160-300, 334-363, 378-381, 399-400, and 407 in the Howard F. Greene collection

Boxes 301-323, 388, and 400 in the Howard F. Greene collection

Related Materials

Related Materials

There are no known other archival collections created by Howard F. Greene at the date of processing.

Acquisition Information

Acquisition Information

This material was received from Howard F. Greene between 1966 and 1982.

Processing Note

Processing Information

The collection was processed by Shaun Hayes in March 2010.

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Detailed Description of the Collection

Container List

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Subject Terms

  • Railroad companies.
  • Railroads-- Design and construction.
  • Railroads-- History.
  • Railroads-- Timetables.
  • Railroads--Tracks.

Form or Genre Terms

  • Blueprints.
  • Maps.

Processed by Shaun Hayes
2010

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