Edward J. Roberts Papers, 1892-1897
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Overview of the Collection
- Creator
- Roberts, Edward J., 1857-1949
- Title
- Edward J. Roberts Papers
- Dates
- 1892-1897 (inclusive)18921897
- Quantity
- 4 in.
- Collection Number
- MsSC 126
- Summary
- Railroad engineer, of Spokane, Wash. Financial records relating to the construction of the Northport extension of Spokane Falls & Northern Railroad, construction bids for railroad bridges, drawings for railroad bridges and trestles, technical studies, photos, and other material. Includes business records from Robert's mining and property interests in the Coeur de'Alenes and Spokane, Wash.
- Repository
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Eastern Washington State Historical Society (Northwest Museum of Arts and Culture)
2316 W. First Avenue
Spokane, WA 99201
archives@northwestmuseum.org - Access Restrictions
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Collection is not restricted.
- Additional Reference Guides
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Nolan, Edward W. A Guide to the Manuscript Collections in the Eastern Washington State Historical Society (Spokane, WA: Eastern Washington State Historical Society, 1987).
- Languages
- English
Biographical Note
Edward J. Roberts came to Spokane in 1889 as chief engineer on D.C. Corbin’s projected railways into the Coeur d’Alenes. From 1880 until 1887 he had been construction engineer for the Northern Pacific Railroad, then in 1887 became supervisor for the Great Northern line from Devil’s Lake, ND to Great Falls, MT. He created and developed profitable mining interests in the Coeur d’Alenes and organized the Union Iron Works in Spokane.
Content Description
The collection contains financial records relating to the construction of the Northport extension of Spokane Falls & Northern Railroad and constriction bids for the railroad bridges, 1892-1897. There are also drawings for railroad bridges and trestles, technical studies, and photographs. Included are very fragmentary business records from Robert’s mining and property interests.
Use of the Collection
Restrictions on Use
Publication RightsCopyright has not been assigned to the Eastern Washington State Historical Society. All requests for permission to publish or quote from manuscripts must be submitted in writing to the Museum Archivist. Permission for publication is given on behalf of the Eastern Washington State Historical Society as the owner of the physical items and is not intended to include or imply permission of the copyright holder, which must also be obtained by the researcher
Preferred Citation
Edward J. Roberts Papers (MsSC 126), Eastern Washington State Historical Society/Northwest Museum of Arts & Culture, Spokane, WA.
Administrative Information
Names and SubjectsReturn to Top
Subject Terms
- Mines and mineral resources--Coeur d'Alene Mountains (Idaho and Mont.)
- Railroad bridges--Washington (State)
- Railroad engineering
- Railroads--Design and construction
- Railroads--Washington (State)
- Real property--Washington (State)
- Transportation engineering--Washington (State)
- Trestles
Personal Names
- Roberts, Edward J., 1857-1949--Archives
Corporate Names
- Spokane Falls & Northern Railroad
Geographical Names
- Coeur d'Alene Mountains (Idaho and Mont.)--Mines, mining, and mineral resources
- Idaho--Mines, mining, and mineral resources
- Northport (Wash.)
- Spokane (Wash.)--Transportation--Railroads
- Spokane (Wash.)--Land
- Washington (State)--Land
- Washington (State)--Transportation--Railroads
Form or Genre Terms
- Drawings
Occupations
- Engineers--Washington (State)
- Railroad engineers--Washington (State)
