New York Central Railroad stock certificate collection

Collection

Identifier: D.21

Staff Only

Scope and Contents

The New York Central Railroad Stock Certificate Collection is comprised of three boxes containing over 200 stock certificates (and a few bonds) from the 1840's to the early 1900's. All but a few are certificates of railroad companies, many of which became part of the New York Central System. The certificates are not only of historic, but also of artistic, interest.

For each entry the following information is given: Name of company, number of items, State of incorporation, dates of certificates.

Creator

New York Central Railroad Company (Organization)

Dates

Creation: circa 1840's - circa 1929

Language of Materials

English

Extent

3 box(es)

Access

The New York Central Railroad Stock Certificate Collection is open for research use. Researchers are advised to contact the Rare Books, Special Collections & Preservation Department prior to visiting. Upon arrival, researchers will also be asked to fill out a registration form and provide photo identification.

Use

In consultation with a curator, reproductions may be made upon request. Permission to publish materials from the collection must be requested from a curator. Researchers are responsible for determining any copyright questions.

Immediate Source of Acquisition

The collection was the gift of Kenneth Rendell, December 20, 1972. Addition to the collection made in 1975 and 1976. Further accruals are not expected.

Preferred Citation

[Item title, item date], New York Central Railroad Stock Certificate Collection, D.21, Rare Books, Special Collections, and Preservation, River Campus Libraries, University of Rochester.