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John F. Sytsma railroad collection, 1904-1986

Overview of the Collection

Creator
Sytsma, John F.
Title
John F. Sytsma railroad collection
Dates
1904-1986 (inclusive)
Quantity
0.25 linear feet
Collection Number
ACCN 2402
Summary
The John F. Sytsma railroad collection (1904-1986) consist of a variety of materials about railroads and trains in the United States. Included are letters, time tables, a time book, rosters, illustrations, and other papers. Sytsma is an authority on railroads and trains, specifically in the northeastern United States. He was a member of the Civilian Defense Auxiliary Group (Railroads) for the New York Susquehanna and Western Railroad.
Repository
University of Utah Libraries, Special Collections
Special Collections, J. Willard Marriott Library
University of Utah
295 South 1500 East
Salt Lake City, UT
84112-0860

Telephone: 8015818863
special@library.utah.edu
Access Restrictions

Twenty-four hour advanced notice encouraged. Materials must be used on-site. Access to parts of this collection may be restricted under provisions of state or federal law.

Languages
English
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Historical Note

John Sytsma is an authority on various railroads and trains, specifically in the northeastern United States. He was a member of the Civilian Defense Auxiliary Group (Railroads) for the New York Susquehanna and Western Railroad.

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Content Description

The John F. Sytsma railroad collection (1904-1986) consist of a variety of materials about railroads and trains in the United States. Included are letters, time tables, a time book, rosters, illustrations, and other papers.

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Use of the Collection

Restrictions on Use

The library does not claim to control copyright for all materials in the collection. An individual depicted in a reproduction has privacy rights as outlined in Title 45 CFR, part 46 (Protection of Human Subjects). For further information, please review the J. Willard Marriott Library’s Use Agreement and Reproduction Request forms.

Preferred Citation

Collection Name, Collection Number, Box Number, Folder Number. Special Collections, J. Willard Marriott Library, The University of Utah.

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Administrative Information

Acquisition Information

Gift of John F. Sytsma in 2008.

Processing Note

Processed by Lisa DeMille in 2008.

Separated Materials

Photographs were transferred to the Multimedia Division of Special Collections.

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Detailed Description of the Collection

  • Description: Correspondence
    Dates: 1904-1981
    Container: Box 1, Folder 1
  • Description: Time Tables and Time Book
    Dates: 1939-1961
    Container: Box 1, Folder 2
  • Description: Miscellaneous
    Container: Box 1, Folder 3

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Subject Terms

  • Railroads--United States

Personal Names

  • Sytsma, John F.--Archives
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