Abstract

The George T. Henry Collection consists of records pertaining to Henry’s Air Force career,

mortgages and property records, and personal records. Dates range from 1934 – 1969.

Abstract This collection was donated by Nathan Mazer. There are three parts to this collection. The first and largest part of the collection is about the Golden Spike and items pertaining to the railroad. The first collection contains photos, posters, paintings, medals, newspaper articles, and correspondence, which have been categorized alphabetically. The second part of this collection is about Hill Field Air Force Museum. It contains photos, correspondence, stories, and a variety of Air Force...

Abstract

Reproductions of photographs of the building of the Transcontinental Railroad, 1869, and of some individuals who were involved with it. Includes the classic photograph taken at the site of the driving of the Golden Spike, accredited to photographer Charles R. Savage, but actually taken by photographer, Andrew J. Russell.

Scope and Contents

Two prints of nineteenth century trains, “C.P. Huntington 1863: A Pioneer of

Central and Southern Pacific Lines” and “Union Pacific No. 119 1868 Represented the Union

Pacific at the famous Golden Spike Ceremony.” Oversize manuscript drawer.