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Boston, Hartford and Erie Railroad Collection

 Collection
Identifier: 1992-0007

Scope and Content

The collection contains correspondence, financial and legal records primarily concerning the railroad's bankruptcy prior to 1873.

Dates

  • undated, 1863-1885

Access

The collection is open and available for research.

Restrictions on Use

Permission to publish from these Papers must be obtained in writing from both the University of Connecticut Libraries and the owner(s) of the copyright.

History

The Boston, Hartford and Erie Railroad was chartered in May 1863 and reorganized in 1873 as the New York and New England Railroad Company.

Extent

4.25 Linear Feet

Language of Materials

English

Abstract

The Railroad was chartered in May 1863 and reorganized in 1873 as the New York and New England Railroad Company.

Acquisition Information

Collection was purchased in 1992.

Related Material

Archives & Special Collections has a substantial collection of materials pertaining to the railroads of southern New England, particularly the New York, New Haven & Hartford Railroad. For detailed information on these collections please contact the curator or ask at the Reading Room desk.

Title
Boston, Hartford & Erie Railroad Collection
Status
Published
Author
Archives & Special Collections staff
Date
2000 November
Description rules
Describing Archives: A Content Standard
Language of description
English
Script of description
Latin

Repository Details

Part of the Archives and Special Collections, University of Connecticut Library Repository

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