Name/Title
Wildcat Railroad Golden Spike CeremonyEntry/Object ID
2016.8.8Description
A black and white photograph depicting the golden spike ceremony for the Wildcat Railroad on October 16, 1943. In this image, L.M. MacDermott, Billy Jones, and Mrs. Jones are crouching in front of a train engine, with a little girl standing, surrounded by people.
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 Person or Organization
William Jones, Louis M. MacDermott, Geraldine Jones née McGradySubject 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
LabelLocation
Back of photo, on paperTranscription
L.M. MacDermott, Mrs. Jones
"Billy" Jones and neighbor's little girl in golden spike ceremony for WILDCAT RAILROAD at Los Gatos, Oct. 16, 1943
See BULLETIN, Nov. 1943Language
EnglishMaterial/Technique
PrintedLexicon
Nomenclature 4.0
Nomenclature Secondary Object Term
Photograph, Black-and-WhiteNomenclature Primary Object Term
PhotographNomenclature Sub-Class
Graphic DocumentsNomenclature Class
Documentary ObjectsNomenclature Category
Category 08: Communication ObjectsDimensions
Width
5-3/8 inLength
4-1/4 in
