Pass, railroad: Erie Lackawanna Railway Co. successor to Erie Lackawanna Railroad Co.; good for years 1965-1966-1967-1968. Inkstamped: SAMPLE.
Entry/Object ID
2014.001.0014
Scope and Content
Railroad pass: Erie Lackawanna Railway Company successor to Erie Lackawanna Railroad Company; good for years 1965 - 1966 - 1967 - 1968. Inkstamped: SAMPLE.
Printed paper 2-1/2" high x 4" wide; not signed on reverse as typical if issued. Inkstamped name of new company above old one indicates issue or updated issue in 1968. Two staples.
In April 1968, the EL Railroad was renamed Railway.
S [serial number] 50719.
Typewritten:
Mr. Matthew Johnson
Mail Handler - Retired
New York Division
Not signed on the back; not issued to the former employee?
See notes.
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ticket / transporation / rail / railroads
Acquisition
Accession
2014.001
Source or Donor
Purchase
Acquisition Method
Purchase
Credit Line
Museum Collections.
Archive Details
Date(s) of Creation
1968 - 1968
Archive Notes
Date(s) Created: 1968
Date(s): 1968
General Notes
Note
Notes: Transportation passes for employees, current and retired, and their families were traditional and, although not stated, probably an entitlement as part of union agreements / contracts with the railroad.
New York Division included Hoboken.
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transportation / ticket / pass
Status: OK
Status By: dw
Status Date: 2014-02-14
