Name/Title
Train at Wildcat Railroad CeremonyEntry/Object ID
2016.8.21Description
A black and white photograph negative, depicting the train at the golden spike ceremony for the Wildcat Railroad on October 16, 1943. The steam engine takes up the majority of the image, with some people standing in front of and behind the engine.
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
Left edge of negativeTranscription
3 / AGFA SUPERPAN PRESSLanguage
EnglishMaterial/Technique
EtchedType
InscriptionLocation
Right edge of negativeTranscription
N 920-1Language
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
