Name/Title
Postcard of a Photograph of Sweezeys and Friends after Adam Sweezey’s Last RunEntry/Object ID
2021.1208.01Description
Black and white photograph turned into a postcard. The photograph showcases a group of people left to right: Gilmore Sweezey, Donald Sweezey, Ronald Sweezey, Adam Sweezey, Vernon Nepitt, Norma Auger, Doris McLeish, and Geraldine Lee. The photograph was taken to commemorate Adam Sweezey's last run in 1955.
Distinguishing Features: noneContext
Original document, the photograph was printed into a postcard to commemorate Adam Sweezey's last run between Capreol and Foleyet. Sweezey was born in Verner in 1890, he had been working on the rails since 1903, and joined CN in 1913. He later became a conductor on what was known as a "mixed" train meaning it was both a freight train and a passenger train that ran between Capreol and Foleyet. He worked from 1913 until 1955 for Canadian National.Collection
Library ArchiveCategory
Capreol History, Local Figures
Acquisition
Source (if not Accessioned)
unknownNotes
Date Acquired: unknown
Method of Acquisition: Donation (?)Lexicon
Nomenclature 4.0
Nomenclature Primary Object Term
PostcardNomenclature Sub-Class
Writing MediaNomenclature Class
Written Communication T&ENomenclature Category
Category 06: Tools & Equipment for CommunicationLegacy Lexicon
Class
CommemorativeCategory
Primary SourcePublication Details
Author
Leo Trusz (Photographer)Place Published
* Untyped Place Published
Capreol, OntarioCity
Greater SudburyCountry
CanadaContinent
North AmericaState/Province
OntarioDate Published
1955ISBN
n/aNotes
Materials: card stock, inkInscription/Signature/Marks
Other Names and Numbers
Other Numbers
Number Type
Item NumberOther Number
32949Dimensions
Height
3-1/2 inWidth
5-1/8 inDepth
4 inDimension Notes
3.5" x 5.1/4"Location
Location
Shelf
Capreol History SectionRoom
Dale Wilson Reference LibraryBuilding
NORMHC Heritage Centre, Northern Ontario Railroad Museum and Heritage Centre* Untyped Location
Capreol, OntarioDate
March 10, 2022Condition
Notes
Good condition, minor stains on the back sideCreated By
admin@catalogit.appCreate Date
March 14, 2022Updated By
normhclibrary@gmail.comUpdate Date
April 20, 2022