Melbourne Preston Railroad Photograph Collection

Collection

Identifier: 2009-0073

Staff Only

Scope and Content

The collection consists of 47 photographs of steam and electric locomotives of the New York, New Haven & Hartford Railroad. All of the photographs are unidentified as to date, place and photographer; it is uncertain if the photographs were taken by Mr. Preston.

Dates

1950s

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

Mr. Melbourne Preston, born in 1906 or 1907 on North Street in West Haven, Connecticut, was a locomotive engineer for the New York, New Haven & Hartford Railroad from the 1930s to his retirement in 1971. He was also an amateur photographer.

Extent

0.25 Linear Feet

Language of Materials

English

Additional Description

Abstract

Photographs of steam and electric locomotives of the New York, New Haven & Hartford Railroad, in the 1950s.

Acquisition Information

The photographs were donated by Ms. Jean Pond of New Hartford, Connecticut, in 2009.

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.