Name/Title
Train at Wildcat Railroad CeremonyEntry/Object ID
2016.8.12.a-bDescription
A black and white photograph, and its accompanying negative, depicting a train engine at the golden spike ceremony for the Wildcat Railroad on October 16, 1943. The train has the number 2 on the front, and a decorative wreath on the front, with people standing off to the right.
The photo was found inside of a manila envelope, but it is unclear if the writing on the envelope has anything to do with the photo.Photograph Details
Subject Place
City
Los GatosRegion
Central CaliforniaContinent
North AmericaCollection
Billy Jones Family Collection, History CollectionCataloged By
registrar@numulosgatos.orgAcquisition
Accession
2016.8Source or Donor
Geraldine Alice PetersAcquisition Method
GiftCredit Line
The Family of William "Billy" and Geraldine JonesMade/Created
Date made
Oct 16, 1943Time Period
20th CenturyInscription/Signature/Marks
Type
Makers Mark, InscriptionLocation
Top edge of negativeTranscription
2 / AGFA SUPERPAN PRESSLanguage
EnglishMaterial/Technique
EtchedType
LabelLocation
Back of photo, on paperTranscription
Dedication of William Jones'
WILDCAT RAILROAD in Los
Gatos, October 16, 1943.
See Nov. 1943 BULLETINLanguage
EnglishMaterial/Technique
PrintedLexicon
Nomenclature 4.0
Nomenclature Tertiary Object Term
Negative, Sheet FilmNomenclature Secondary Object Term
Photograph, Black-and-WhiteNomenclature Secondary Object Term
NegativeNomenclature Primary Object Term
PhotographNomenclature Sub-Class
Graphic DocumentsNomenclature Class
Documentary ObjectsNomenclature Category
Category 08: Communication ObjectsDimensions
Width
4-1/8 inLength
5-1/2 inDimension Notes
For photo.Width
4 inLength
5-1/4 inDimension Notes
For negative.
