Series 6. Shippensburg Railroad, 2017
Series
Scope and Contents
From the Record Group:
This collection contains materials created and donated by Shippensburg University undergraduate students of Dr. Steven Burg and Dr. John Bloom of the Shippensburg History & Philosophy Department. The Oral History Collection weaves the story of student lives and faculty experiences throughout different periods at Shippensburg University told in their own voice. The collection includes oral history transcripts, audio recordings on CDs, student papers, and release forms. The record group includes Series 1 (Residence Life), Series 2 (Civil Rights), Series 3 (Meet Me at Stewart Hall), Series 4 (Disabilities), Series 5 (APSCUF Strike), and Series 6 (Shippensburg Railroad). There is a printed subject index list located in the front of each box 1 for each series to assist with research.
Dates
- 2017
Restrictions
This collection is open for research. Access to the following series are restricted:
Series 1, Box 1, Folder 2
Series 2, Box 1, Folder 1
Series 2, Box 1, Folder 5 is restricted because the donor did not sign a consent form.
Series 3, Box 1, Folders 3 and 4
Series 4, Box 1, Folder 1
Series 6, Box 1, Folder 1
More detailed information can be found in each series description.
Extent
.17 Linear Feet (1 archives box)
Language of Materials
English
Overview
This series contains interviews with Shippensburg community members about life in Shippensburg when the train ran through the town along Earl Street. One interview is with the university archivist, Melanie Reed (Folder 11). All interviews were done by Taylor Mason, a History and Philosophy Department student. The documents in this series include oral history transcripts and restricted release forms. There is a printed subject index list located in the front of box one to assist with research.
Arrangement
Administrative documents are located at the front of the box followed by all other folders in alphabetical order.
Repository Details
Part of the Shippensburg University Archives & Special Collections Repository
Contact:
Ezra Lehman Memorial Library room 207
Shippensburg University of PA
1871 Old Main Drive
Shippensburg PA 17257
717-477-1123 x3357
specialcollections@ship.edu
Ezra Lehman Memorial Library room 207
Shippensburg University of PA
1871 Old Main Drive
Shippensburg PA 17257
717-477-1123 x3357
specialcollections@ship.edu