Collection context
Summary
- Creators:
- Miller, E. H. , Jr. (Edward Hunting), 1824 or 1825-1892
- Extent:
- 18 Linear Feet (40 boxes)
- Language:
- English
- Preferred citation:
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[Identification of item] Timothy Hopkins transportation collection, M0097, Dept. of Special Collections, Stanford Libraries, Stanford, Calif.
Background
- Scope and content:
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When the Hopkins Transportation Library was dispersed, most of the manuscript material was consolidated in this collection (M0097).The most significant collection of letters extant on the subject of the Central Pacific is contained in the Hopkins-Huntington correspondence. Some 2,500 letters and documents in 14 volumes cover the years 1860-1885 and are concentrated on the years 1872-1876. The letters are from Collis P. Huntington to Mark Hopkins, Leland Stanford, Alfred A. Cohen, and others. Several volumes contain correspondence between E. B. Crocker, Alfred A. Cohen, W. C. Ralston, E. E. Hewitt and Mark Hopkins.
In addition there is a volume of letters by Leland Stanford to a variety of correspondents, 1850-1893. (Transferred to University Archives).
Also in the collection are papers of Butler Ives, 1862-70, Central Pacific clipping books, 1872-92, and the papers of E. H. Miller, Jr., 1859-92.
As a part of the Hopkins manuscripts, there are numerous miscellaneous items from English and Indian railroads, 1830-1868, non-railroad transportation items, timetables, tickets, legal documents and the like.
- Acquisition information:
- Gift of Timothy Hopkins, M. A. Ives, Hazel Elizabeth Sullivan, Mrs. Carleton E. Miller, and others.
Access and use
- Restrictions:
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Open for research. Note that material must be requested at least 36 hours in advance of intended use.
- Terms of access:
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While Special Collections is the owner of the physical and digital items, permission to examine collection materials is not an authorization to publish. These materials are made available for use in research, teaching, and private study. Any transmission or reproduction beyond that allowed by fair use requires permission from the owners of rights, heir(s) or assigns. When required, it is the researcher's responsibility to obtain such permissions. However, most of these materials are believed to be in the public domain. There are no restrictions on use of public domain materials.
- Preferred citation:
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[Identification of item] Timothy Hopkins transportation collection, M0097, Dept. of Special Collections, Stanford Libraries, Stanford, Calif.
- Location of this collection:
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Department of Special Collections, Green Library557 Escondido MallStanford, CA 94305-6004, US
- Contact:
- (650) 725-1022