Chrisman Collection

Harry E. Chrisman, former Liberal author and historian, donated a large collection of his writings, photographs, and other items to Liberal Memorial Library for the purpose of research. This database searches the contents of the Chrisman Collection.

N159-H1h

Call No: N159-H1h

Description: Memorial marker for Joseph B. Smalley

Date of origin: 1961

Type: Negative

Size: 2 7/16 x 4 7/8

Condition: Very Good

Content:

1852 1922 Rock Island Lines/ Seventieth Anniversary/ October Tenth/ The Memorial Tree Planted Nearby/ Is Dedicated/ By The Rock Island In Affectionate Memory/ Of/ JOSEPH B. SMALLEY/ Who By His Industry Courage And Loyalty/ Through Every Vicissitude Signally/ Aided In The Development Of The/ Chicago Rock Island & Pacific Railway/ Into A Great Transportation System/ Devoted To The Public Service

Provenance:

Miscellaneous Info.:

Stone memorial marker on the ground in front of a tree.

Other Info.: Same as N160, just taken further away.

Related to: E15 (Photo envelope with negatives N159-N168), N160-H1h (Memorial marker for Joseph B. Smalley), P251-F1b (Memorial stone to Joseph Smalley),

Subject: Chicago – Rock Island & Pacific Railway, Joseph B. Smalley, memorial marker, Rock Island & Pacific Railway, Rock Island Lines, tree,