Atchison Union Depot & Railroad Company photograph collection

Access and use

Location of collection:
George Mason University
2400 Fenwick Library
Special Collections Research Center
Fenwick Library MS2FL
George Mason University
Fairfax, VA 22030
Contact for questions and access:
POC: Mieko Palazzo
Phone: (703) 993-2220
Fax: (703) 993-2669
Restrictions:

There are no access restrictions.

Terms of access:

Public Domain. There are no known restrictions.

Preferred citation:

Atchison Union Depot & Railroad Company photograph collection, C0187, Special Collections Research Center, George Mason University Libraries.

Summary

Extent:
.01 Linear Feet 1 folder
Creator:
Atchison Union Depot and Railroad Company
Abstract:
This collection consists of five photographs by an unknown photographer depicting damage caused by a locomotive boiler explosion at a railroad station in Atchison, Kansas, in January 1888.
Language:
English
Preferred citation:

Atchison Union Depot & Railroad Company photograph collection, C0187, Special Collections Research Center, George Mason University Libraries.

Background

Scope and content:

This collection consists of five photographs by an unknown photographer. Three of the photographs show extensive damage to the tracks, platform, and bricks at the railroad station and two of these show Dr. Dan and C. M. Rathburn, who was President of the Atchison Union Depot & Railroad Company. The other two photographs are of a non-damaged locomotive and two railroad employees.

Biographical / historical:

On January 6, 1888, a locomotive boiler explosion occurred at the railroad station in Atchison, Kansas. It is possible that these photographs were taken after that explosion. The explosion created a fire and enough damage that the station had to close. Rebuilding was delayed due the high price of acquiring needed extra track room.

Acquisition information:
Purchased from Fine Antiquarian Books in 2010.
Processing information:

Processed by Greta Kuriger in January 2011. EAD markup completed by Greta Kuriger in January 2011. Updated by Greta Kuriger Suiter in February 2013. Finding aid updated by Amanda Menjivar in January 2023.

Arrangement:

Arranged by subject.

Physical location:
R 44, C 1, S 2