Cumberland-Sequatche Railroad Collection

Finding Aid for the Cumberland-Sequatche Railroad Collection, 1870-1880

MS-1114

University of Tennessee Special Collections Library, Knoxville, TN

Encoded by: Elizabeth Dunham, January 10, 2007.

Summary Information

Title: Cumberland-Sequatche Railroad Collection

Date/Date Range : 1870-1880

Extent: 0.5 linear feet

Abstract:
This collection houses 7 manuscript notebooks containing survey and engineering data.

Call number: MS-1114

Repository: University of Tennessee Special Collections Library, Knoxville, TN

Access and Use

Aquisition Information:
This collection is property of the University of Tennessee Special Collections Library.
Access Restrictions:
Collection is open for research.
Copyright:
The copyright interests in this collection remain with the creator. For more information, contact the Special Collections Library.
Preferred Citation:
[Identification of Item], Cumberland-Sequatche Railroad Collection, MS-1114. University of Tennessee, Knoxville, Special Collections Library.

Arrangement

Collection consists of seven folders.

Biography / History

Although no specific biographical information could be found, it is likely that this small railroad was eventually absorbed into one of the larger Southeastern operations.

Collection Scope and Content Note

This collection houses 7 manuscript notebooks containing survey and engineering data.

Subject Terms

Cumberland-Sequatche Railroad.

Railroads -- Tennessee -- History -- 19th Century.

Contents List

Box 1	Folder 1	Transit Book #1, Survey #8.
Box 1	Folder 2	Transit Book #2, Survey #8.
Box 1	Folder 3	Transit Book #3, Survey #8.
Box 1	Folder 4	Data from Station 7944 to Station 8477 and 8488. (across Clear Creek and to top of Bear Creek), 1870 November 16-1870 December 14 Scope Note: Also contains notes of compass line from Station 8160 to Station 8366 at Clear Creek.
Box 1	Folder 5	Engineering and survey data, 1871 February Scope Note: Includes insurance and elevation data.
Box 1	Folder 6	Engineering and survey data, 1879 November Scope Note: Includes siding measurements, etc.
Box 1	Folder 7	Engineering and survey data, month division completion, 1879-1880