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Thomas Townsend Taber III Papers

 Collection
Identifier: 2010-0023

Scope and Content

The Papers contains three volumes of photocopies of newspaper articles about topics pertaining to the New Haven Railroad and its predecessor lines, indexes and lists compiled by Mr. Taber about the availability of research material and locomotives.

Dates

  • Creation: undated, 1896-2004.

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.

Biography

Thomas Townsend Taber III was born on May 22, 1929, a son of Thomas Townsend Taber, Jr., (1899-1975). Both father and son authored numerous books about railroads in the United States, particularly those in Pennsylvania. Mr. Taber also produced research guides and indexes designed to help researchers find railroad resources in the United States.

Thomas Townsend Taber III died on August 13, 2022.

Extent

2 Linear Feet

Language of Materials

English

Abstract

Author of books on railroads in the United States and compiler of information on how to find research materials about railroads in libraries and archives. The Papers contains three volumes of photocopies of newspaper articles about topics pertaining to the New Haven Railroad and its predecessor lines and indexes and lists compiled by Mr. Taber about the availability of research material and locomotives.

Acquisition Information

These papers were donated by Thomas Townsend Taber III of Muncy, Pennsylvania, in March 2010.

Related Material

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

General note

Published Works:

Missing Title

  1. The Delaware, Lackawanna & Western Railroad, the Road of Anthracite , Muncy, Pa. : T.T. Taber, 1977.
  2. Morristown and Erie Railroad: People, Paper, and Profits, Rahway, N.J., Railroadians of America, 1967.
  3. Guide to Railroad Historical Resources, United States and Canada , Muncy, Pa. : T.T. Taber III, 1993.
Title
Thomas Townsend Taber III Papers
Status
Published
Author
Archives & Special Collections staff
Date
2010 July
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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