AHJ_ah02123 Inventory of the Howard F. Greene collection, 1747-1981 Greene (Howard F.) collection Processed by Shaun Hayes University of Wyoming. American Heritage Center.
American Heritage Center Dept. 3924, 1000 E. University Avenue University of Wyoming Laramie, WY 82071 Phone: 307.766.2574 Fax:307.766.5511 Email:ahcref@uwyo.edu URL:http://ahc.uwyo.edu/
2010

University of Wyoming

 Finding aid encoded by Shaun Hayes March 2010 Finding aid is in English Collection Summary Greene, Howard F. Howard F. Greene collection 1747-1981 (bulk 1860-1973) 02123 229.91 cubic ft. (430 boxes) University of Wyoming. American Heritage Center. English Howard F. Greene was a collector of railroadiana and railroad historian. This collection consists of railroad materials he collected. Arrangement of the Collection

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

 Biography of Howard F. Greene

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.

Scope and Content

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.

 Access Restrictions

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

 Copyright Information

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

 Related Materials

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

 Acquisition Information

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

 Processing Information

The collection was processed by Shaun Hayes in March 2010.

 Preferred Citation

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

 Access Terms Railroad companies. Railroads-- Design and construction. Railroads-- History. Railroads--Tracks. Railroads-- Timetables. Blueprints. Maps. Railroads Arts, Humanities, and Social Sciences Container List Series I. Publications

Consists of materials published by either railroad corporations or individuals. Included are articles, books, and speeches on railroads, advertisements, pamphlets and booklets, and other promotional materials published by specific railroads. A portion of the newsletters are from railraod clubs Greene was a member of. Maps of railroads and cities are included as well.

 32-33 Addresses and papers on railroading 1947-1961 70 Addresses and papers on railroading 1831-1955 212 Addresses and papers on railroading 1836-1968 291 Addresses and papers on railroading 1814, 1863, 1966-1972 303 Addresses and papers on railroading 1972-1975 306 Addresses and papers on railroading 1974 395 Addresses and papers on railroading undated 398 Addresses and papers on railroading 1882 415 Addresses and papers on railroading 1975-1981, undated 34 Advertising 1896-1963 71 Advertising 1878-1956 237 Advertising 1937-1972 253 Advertising undated 295 Advertising 1946-1959, undated 304 Advertising 1940-1975 417 Advertising 1973-1981 35 Articles 1887-1936 83 Articles 1884-1927 105 Articles 1837-1934- 165 Articles undated 167 Articles 1972 168 Articles undated 196 Articles 1883-1956 231 Articles undated 256 Articles 1862-1967 297 Articles 1843, undated 304 Articles 1963-1975 395 Articles undated 304 Booklists 1916, undated 3 Books and almanacs 1904-1958 69 Books 1855, 1899, 1944-1955 71-72 Books and almanacs 1879-1951 129 Books and almanacs 1760-1848 166 Books and almanacs undated, 1930 168-171 Books and almanacs 1863-1965 231-233, 236 Books and almanacs 1831, 1886-1962, undated 255 Books and almanacs 1965 295 Books and almanacs 1885 129 Bulletins 1910-1953 173 Bulletins and newsletters 1909-1954 255 Bulletins and newsletters 1915-1967 263-266 Bulletins and newsletters 1940-1972 296-297 Bulletins and newsletters 1970 307-314 Bulletins and newsletters 1947-1975 416-421 Bulletins and newsletters 1973-1981 200 Calendars 1940-1963 236 Calendars 1940-1963 255 Calendars 1952-1972 296 Calendars 1942, 1972-1975 304 Calendars 1947-1975 392 Calendars undated 393 Calendars 1950-1960 422 Calendars 1973-1981 126 Manuscripts 1850, 1871, 1916-1932 210 Manuscripts and reprints 1915-1954 251 Manuscripts and reprints 1960, undated 261 Manuscripts and reprints 1869, 1942-1961 291 Manuscripts and reprints 1893-1968 297 Manuscripts and reprints 1836-1888 321 Manuscripts and reprints 1944-1973 1 Maps 1849, undated. 45-50 Maps 1828-1955 84 + 102 Maps 1844-1942 126-128 Maps 1888-1950 179 Maps 1874-1956 238 Maps 1883-1946, undated 261-262 Maps 1815-1947, undated 297 Maps 1921, 1930, undated 306 Maps 1883-1971 334-337 Maps undated 373 Maps 1847, 1850 382 Maps undated 387 Maps 1877, undated 395 Maps 1849-1931 401 Maps undated 424 Maps 1904, 1976-1981 427-428 Maps undated 320 Monographs 1971-1974 31 Pamphlets, booklets, and brochures undated 42 Pamphlets, booklets, and brochures 1847, 1910-1960 80-81 Pamphlets, booklets, and brochures 1863-1960 130-135 Pamphlets, booklets, and brochures 1838-1965 156-161 Pamphlets, booklets, and brochures 1875-1960 172 Pamphlets, booklets, and brochures 1915-1930, undated 228 Pamphlets, booklets, and brochures 1879, 1945-1950 234 Pamphlets, booklets, and brochures 1871, 1947-1961 243 Pamphlets, booklets, and brochures 1901-1972, undated 269-271 Pamphlets, booklets, and brochures 1893-1970 294 Pamphlets, booklets, and brochures, 1872-1888 295 Pamphlets, booklets, and brochures 1922 298 Pamphlets, booklets, and brochures 1916-1930 315 Pamphlets, booklets, and brochures 1906-1975 389 Pamphlets, booklets, and brochures 1851-1883 395 Pamphlets, booklets, and brochures 1829-1931 396-397 Pamphlets, booklets, and brochures undated 415-416, 419-420 Pamphlets, booklets, and brochures 1980, undated 241 Newsletters 1962-1972 52-53 Newspapers 1810-1936 85 Newspapers 1857-1908 108 Newspapers 1822, 1902, 1913 164 Newspapers 1825-1920 167 Newspapers 1768 180 Newspapers 1833-1960 241 Newspapers 1788, 1874, 1911-1972 257 Newspapers 1800, 1874-1972 267 Newspapers 1852-1973 297 Newspapers 1859-1915 314 Newspapers 1886-1974 324-333 Newspapers 1849-1879, 1941 364-365 Newspapers 1860-1892 395 Newspapers 1849, 1941, undated 407 Newspapers 1804 53-54 Periodicals 1837-1908, 1961 85 Periodicals 1827-1955 165 Periodicals 1851-1965 181-195 Periodicals 1894-1969 238, 244-249 Periodicals 1910-1973 272-277 Periodicals 1906-1972 299 Periodicals 1945-1961 315- 318 Periodicals 1939-1975 369-370 Periodicals 1855-1910, 1951 394-395 Periodicals 1860-1865 396 Periodicals 1855 397 Periodicals 1851-1881 416-418, 420-421 Periodicals 1973-1981 1 Programs and souvenir scenery guides 1888, undated 63-64 Programs and souvenir scenery guides 1889-1946 86-91 Programs and souvenir scenery guides 1858-1958 212 Programs and souvenir scenery guides 1872-1939 251 Programs 1936, 1958 279 Programs and souvenir scenery guides 1886-1971 319 Programs and souvenir scenery guides 1946, 1974 396-397 Programs and souvenir scenery guides 1885-1915, undated 54-57 Public information circulars 1888-1965 86 Public information circulars and published transportation and traffic guides 1902-1955 389 Public information circulars and published transportation and traffic guides 1880, undated Series II. Photographs and other images

Consists of images of railroads or railroad-related materials in a variety of mediums. Some of the items, such as some of the posters and prints, appear to be promotional in nature.

 238 Drawings 1893-1899, 1953-1957 305 Drawings undated 382 Drawings undated 387-388 Drawings undated 398 Drawings undated 401 Drawings undated 404-407 Drawings undated 297 Locomotive cards undated 395 Locomotive cards undated 130 Negatives undated 278 Negatives undated 54 Photographs undated 85 Photographs undated 104 Photographs undated 136-144 Photographs undated 167 Photographs undated 197-199 Photographs undated 229 Photographs undated 238, 250 Photographs undated 319 Photographs undated 373 Photographs undated 382 Photographs undated 399-400 Photographs undated 404 Photographs undated 417 Photographs undated 104 Pictures done in other graphics media undated 374 Pictures done in other graphics media undated 382 Pictures done in other graphics media undated 145-146 Postcards undated 299 Postcards undated 319 Postcards 1952, undated 319 Postcards 1973-1981 200 Posters undated 238 Posters undated 319 Posters undated 382 Posters undated 387 Posters undated 147-148 Prints undated 278 Prints undated 299 Prints undated 374 Prints undated 382 Prints undated 401, 403-404 Prints undated 408-409 Prints undated 425-426 Prints undated 429 Prints undated 430 Prints undated 62 Stereo cards of various railroads undated 62A-62B Stereo cards of various railroads undated Series III. Miscellaneous

Consists of miscellaneous materials such as artifacts, clothing, stamps, antiques, and other items.

 155 Artifacts undated 295 Artifacts undated 322-323 Artifacts undated 366 Artifacts undated 383-386 Artifacts undated 423 Artifacts undated 226-227 Antiques undated 235 Buttons, cards, and calling cards 1947-1972 258 Buttons, cards, and calling cards undated 296 Buttons, cards, and calling cards 1901, undated 304 Buttons, cards, and calling cards 1873, undated 305 Christmas cards undated 305 Christmas cards undated 422 Christmas cards 1973-1981 371-372 Engine plates undated 260 Letterheads 1868-1905 242 Locks undated 160 Northwestern University material 1971-1972 241 Matchbooks and souvenirs undated 306 Matchbooks and souvenirs undated 321 Matchbooks and souvenirs 1973, undated 160 Membership card 1972 31 Miscellaneous 1831-1839, undated 69 Miscellaneous 1882-1909, undated 100-101 Miscellaneous undated 103 Miscellaneous undated 129 Miscellaneous undated 222-225 Miscellaneous 1869-1958 227 Miscellaneous undated 230 Miscellaneous undated 252-255 Miscellaneous undated 293 Miscellaneous undated 322 Miscellaneous undated 367 Miscellaneous undated 380-381 Miscellaneous undated 422 Miscellaneous undated 43 Railroad equipment and machinery 1881-1951 81-83 Railroad equipment and machinery 1859-1953 410 Railroad equipment and machinery undated Artifact storage Railroad equipment, machinery, and furniture undated 212 Script and stamps 1872-1956 373 Script and stamps undated 29 Songs and sheet music undated 31 Songs and sheet music 1945-1948 151 Souvenirs undated 252 Stamps 1807-1935, undated Series IV. Business and governmental records

Consists of financial and other records related to the operations of railroad companies, including timetables and operating guides for specific railroad companies. A small number of state and federal records detailing laws affecting railroad companies are included as well.

 1-5 Annual reports 1830-1963 40-42 Annual reports 1747, 1830-1959 149-150 Annual reports 1880-1918 283-284 Annual reports 1851-1970 294 Annual reports 1871-1935 321 Annual reports 1924-1973 395 Annual reports 1887-1896, 1931 415 Annual reports 1975-1978 419 Annual reports 1975-1977 103-104 Baggage claim checks undated 71 Bank notes and scripts undated 237 Bank notes and scripts 1862, 1936, undated 338-363 Blueprints 1890-1945 415 Blueprints 1973-1981,undated 104 Business records 1857, 1875, 1890 104 Catalogs and directories 1840-1958 104 Catalogs 1924, undated 256 Catalogs and directories 1899-1953 235 Certificates 1856-1953 236 Charts 1885, 1940-1968, undated 106-107 Claims 1894-1895 109-123 Companies 1850-1918, 1934 31 Correspondence 1839-1870 35 Correspondence 1855-1926 72 Correspondence 1851-1920 103 Correspondence 1870-1873, 1915 124-125 Correspondence 1846-1925 160 Correspondence 1972 175 Correspondence 1833-1949 237 Correspondence 1852-1905, 1947 257-258 Correspondence 1833-1950 297 Correspondence 1853 305 Correspondence 1859-1975 395 Correspondence 1862 415 Correspondence 1977-1980 35 Documents 1850-1951, undated 167 Documents 1848,1879, undated 175-178 Documents 1935-1956, undated 259-260 Documents 1890, 1905, undated 395 Documents undated 34 Fare schedules 1910, 1915, 1942 72 Fare schedules 1885-1952 279 Fare schedules undated 103 Financial records of Joseph Morris 1852-1879 43-45 Guides, operation manuals, and rule handbooks 1872-1959 83 Guides, operation manuals, and rule handbooks 1862-1953 259 Guides, operation manuals, and rule handbooks 1897-1968 305 Guides, operation manuals, and rule handbooks 1881, 1928 395 Guides, operation manuals, and rule handbooks undated 31 Legal papers undated 260 Legal papers 1877-1898, 1952-1953 239-240 Log books and ledgers 1880-1885 260 Log books and ledgers 1905-1906, undated 305 Log books and ledgers undated 262 Menus undated 306 Menus 1883, undated 51 Mortgages, contracts, and agreements 1868-1924 83 Mortgages, contracts, and agreements 1889-1935 129 Mortgages, contracts, and agreements 1859 389 Mortgages, contracts, and agreements 1870 268 Notes and notebooks 1904, undated 314 Notes and notebooks undated 306 Press releases 1974-1975 319 Proceedings 1967-1975 284-290 Railroad accident investigations 1947-1971 300 Railroad accident investigations undated 320 Railroad accident investigations 1974, undated 320 Railroad Community Committee of Greater Boston 1956, undated 6-13 Railroad employee timecards 1877-1961 129 Railroad employee rosters 1921-1935 20 Railroad financial records 1857-1859 36-39 Railroad financial records 1839-1894 71 Railroad financial records 1857-1859 73-80 Railroad financial records 1830-1952 198-199, 201-209 Railroad financial records 1835-1954 305 Railroad financial records 1805-1958 390 Railroad financial records 1889-1912, undated 280 Railroad forms 280 30 Railroad guides 1853-1920 395 Railroad guides 1856 149-150 Railroad reports 1845-1953 251 Railroad reports 1841, 1884-1963 280-282 Railroad tariff circulars and supplements undated 251 Receipts and bills 1847-1918 254 Receipts and bills 1821-1853, 1945 283 Receipts and bills 1839-1901 58 Reports about railroads in other countries and vested interests 1831-1921 321 Rhodesia Railways 1968 108-109 Scrapbooks and charts undated 129 Scrapbooks and charts 1840-1844 210-211 Scrapbooks and charts 1894, undated 256 Scrapbooks and charts undated 304 Scrapbooks and charts 1921, undated 378-379 Scrapbooks 1877-1945 59-61 State and federal documents 1838-1915 66-68 State and federal documents 1832-1951 98-99 State and federal documents 1852-1945 163 State and federal documents 1841-1914 295 State and federal documents 1906 305 State and federal documents 1974-1975 321 State and federal documents 1943-1975 389 State and federal documents 1850-1851 395 State and federal documents 1832, 1867, 1872 424 State and federal documents 1975, 1978 291 Statements 1883-1953 45 Telegraph records 1902-1939 354 Telegraph records 1917 360 Telegraph records undated 291 Time rolls 1853-1863 1-5 Timetables and broadsides 1878-1957 14-28 Timetables and broadsides 1850-1961 31 Timetables and broadsides 1919-1958 34 Timetables and broadsides 1861-1959 92-95 Timetables and broadsides 1842-1955 104 Timetables and broadsides 1864 129 Timetables and broadsides 1839-1951 152-155 Timetables and broadsides 1862-1974 213-221 Timetables and broadsides 1863-1897, undated 238 Timetables and broadsides 1853, 1870 251-252 Timetables and broadsides 1865-1973 291-292 Timetables and broadsides 1877-1972 300 Timetables and broadsides 1928-1959 322 Timetables and broadsides 1894-1974 375 Timetables and broadsides 1860-1918 391 Timetables and broadsides undated 412-414 Timetables and broadsides 1844-1887 417, 420 Timetables and broadsides 1960-1981 45 Track layouts 1909-1958 341-363 Track layouts 1873-1911, 1952, undated 387 Track layouts undated 65 Train orders 1889, 1934-1956 98 Train orders 1874-1955 292 Train orders undated 314 Train orders 1902-1957 98 Train tickets and passes undated 103 Train tickets and passes undated 243 Train tickets and passes undated 291 Train tickets and passes undated 298 Train tickets and passes undated 315 Train tickets and passes 1868-1968, undated 376-377 Train tickets and passes undated 293 Vouchers 1886, 1911 Series V. Audio/visual

165 Audio tape 1972 238 Records (audio) undated 228 Video tape and film 1969, 1972 411 Video tape and film undated