Name/Title
Two Men at Wildcat Railroad CeremonyEntry/Object ID
2016.8.16Description
A black and white photograph negative, depicting two men at the golden spike ceremony for the Wildcat Railroad on October 16, 1943. The two men, dressed in suits, are crouching, while one is pointing to a part near the wheel of the train.
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 MarkLocation
Right edge of negativeTranscription
12 / AGFA SUPERPAN PRESSLanguage
EnglishMaterial/Technique
EtchedType
InscriptionLocation
Left edge of negativeTranscription
N-920-5Language
EnglishMaterial/Technique
PenLexicon
Nomenclature 4.0
Nomenclature Tertiary Object Term
Negative, Sheet FilmNomenclature Secondary Object Term
NegativeNomenclature Primary Object Term
PhotographNomenclature Sub-Class
Graphic DocumentsNomenclature Class
Documentary ObjectsNomenclature Category
Category 08: Communication Objects
