Tennessee Central Railroad records
Content Description
One large volume containing records of incoming and outgoing rail cars for Tennessee Central Railroad (1960), one volume of the mechanical department's shop employees time punches (1910), personnel records for various positions at Tennessee Central Railroad (1918-1957), and a ledger of customer purchases from Cumberland Stave and Heading Co. for maintenance (1896-19818). Tennessee Central Railroad operated out of East Tennessee and served Middle Tennessee typically moving natural resources such as coal and minerals. The railway was owned by Alexander S. Crawford and founded in 1884.
Acquisition Type
Gift
Provenance
The provenance of this collection is unknown. The records have various dates and likely came in on various dates.
Restrictions Apply
No
Access Restrictions
The personnel records contain sensitive medical information that could lead to HIPPA violation if accessed.
Dates
- 1910 - 1960
Creator
- Tennessee Central Railway Company (Organization)
Extent
.5 Cubic Feet
2 Volumes
- Collins, William Sheffield
- Medical record personnel Subject Source: Library of Congress Subject Headings
- Personnel records Subject Source: Library of Congress Subject Headings
- Railroads Subject Source: Library of Congress Subject Headings
- Railroads--Employees Subject Source: Library of Congress Subject Headings
