Manuscript Volume
Scope and Contents
Manuscripts of James Poyntz Nelson, a chief engineer of the Chesapeake and Ohio Railroad and the Elizabethtown, Lexington and Big Sandy Railroad. Includes diaries, a letter copy book and a personal notebook. The Nelson Family lived in Lexington, Kentucky.
MsV Ad121 Pocket diary. 1883. 206 pages. Nelson was the chief engineer of the Chesapeake and Ohio Railroad.
MsV Ad122 Logbook used as a diary. 1886.
MsV Ad123 Pocket diary. 1889. Nelson was chief engineer of the Elizabethtown, Lexington and Big Sandy Railroad.
MsV Ad124 Letter copy book. May 11, 1886 to August 28, 1894.
MsV Ad125 Notebook of either Mr. or Mrs. James Poyntz Nelson, or possibly used by various members of the family. Includes school exercises, garden notes, recipes, letters, personal notes and newspaper clippings.
Dates
- Creation: 1883-1894 and undated
Creator
- From the Collection: Nelson, James Poyntz, 1849-1929 (Person)
Conditions Governing Access:
Collection is open to all researchers.
Extent
From the Collection: 0.50 Linear Feet
Language
English
Repository Details
Part of the Special Collections Research Center Repository