Identity elements
Reference code
Name and location of repository
Level of description
Collection
Title
Robert W. Downing Collection
Date(s)
- 1909-2004 (Creation)
Extent
4 photographs and 56 documents
Name of creator
Biographical history
Content and structure elements
Scope and content
The Robert W Downing Collection consists of 4 photographs and 56 documents including timetables, maps and copies of the National Railway Historical Society Bulletin included in materials from the library of Robert W Downing's estate, including books, maps, railway guides, video tapes, magazines, timetables, framed photos and drawings. Other Identifiers: Jackson Street Roundhouse Accession Number 351, Jackson Street Roundhouse Collection Number.Accrual Number 316.1.
System of arrangement
Conditions of access and use elements
Conditions governing access
Please see the Great Northern Railway Historical Society Collection Management Policy for further information.
Physical access
Technical access
Conditions governing reproduction
Please see the Great Northern Railway Historical Society Reproduction Policy for further information.
Languages of the material
- English
Scripts of the material
- Latin
Language and script notes
Finding aids
Acquisition and appraisal elements
Custodial history
Ownership resides in the Great Northern Railway Historical Society.
Immediate source of acquisition
Appraisal, destruction and scheduling information
Accruals
Related materials elements
Existence and location of originals
Originals held at the Great Northern Railway Society Archives at the Jackson Street Roundhouse, St. Paul, Minnesota.
Existence and location of copies
Related archival materials
Related descriptions
Notes element
Specialized notes
Alternative identifier(s)
Description control element
Rules or conventions
Describing Archives - A Content Standard (DACS) 2nd Edition 2013
Sources used
Access points
Subject access points
Place access points
Name access points
- Great Northern Railway Company (U.S.) (Subject)
- Burlington Northern Railroad Company (Subject)
- Northern Pacific Railroad Company (Subject)
- Other Railroads (Subject)