Drawing of 10-wheel locomotive used on the Overland Limited, 1908 May 3

Overview of the Collection

Title
Drawing of 10-wheel locomotive used on the Overland Limited
Dates
1908 May 3
Quantity
.1 cubic feet, (1 oversize folder)
Collection Number
Mss 4069
Summary
Ink and pencil line drawing depicting a side view of a Union Pacific locomotive. Above the drawing is the title "Modern 10-Wheel Locomotive used on the 'Overland Limited.' "
Repository
Oregon Historical Society Research Library
1200 SW Park Avenue
Portland, OR
97205
Telephone: 503-306-5240
Fax: 503-219-2040
libreference@ohs.org
Access Restrictions

Collection is open for research.

Languages
English

Content DescriptionReturn to Top

Ink and pencil line drawing depicting a side view of a Union Pacific locomotive. Above the drawing is the title "Modern 10-Wheel Locomotive used on the 'Overland Limited.' " Handwritten in ink in the lower right corner of the sheet are the artist's name and the date. The first part of the name, "Holmes E.," is followed by a surname that is written in pencil in a different hand and may be "Ehrsam." The date, "5/3/08," is below. The words "Compliments of L. C. Mitchell + J. W. Arnold" are written at the bottom center edge of the sheet in a third set of handwriting.

Use of the CollectionReturn to Top

Preferred Citation

Drawing of 10-wheel locomotive used on the Overland Limited, Mss 4069, Oregon Historical Society Research Library.

Restrictions on Use

The Oregon Historical Society owns the materials in the Research Library and makes available reproductions for research, publication, and other uses. The Society does not necessarily hold copyright to all materials in the collections. In some cases, permission for use may require seeking additional authorization from copyright owners.

Administrative InformationReturn to Top

Processing Note

Previously designated Mss 4069-1. Collection was titled "Overland Limited locomotive car drawing" prior to 2022.

Names and SubjectsReturn to Top

Subject Terms

  • Locomotives--United States--Pictorial works

Form or Genre Terms

  • drawings (visual works)