Call Number:

C1136

Repository:

Princeton University Library: Manuscripts Division

Extent:

• 1 box
• 0.2 linear feet

Language:

English

Preferred Citation:

Citations should be as follows: New York Central Railroad System Stock Certificates Collection, Box #, Folder #, Special Collections, Princeton University Library.

Date:

1840-1910 (inclusive)

Creator:

Princeton University. Library. Special Collections

Form:

Stock certificates--19th century.

Abstract:

Consists of nearly three hundred stock certificates of companies comprising the New York Central Railroad System.

The collection consists of two hundred ninety stock certificates of companies, mainly railroads, which became part of the New York Central System. The certificates are not only of historic but also of artistic interest since most are beautifully ornate and bear intricate engravings (wood, lithographic, steel) of trains and related scenes. Included are certificates of the Chicago and Canada Southern Railroad Company (1800s-1900s); The Detroit Monroe & Toledo Railroad Company (1850s); Jersey Shore, Pine Creek & Buffalo Railway Company (1800s); Lake Shore and Michigan Southern Railway Company (1907); The Mahoning Coal Railroad Company (1800s); New Jersey Junction Railroad Company (1800s); New York and Northern Railway Company (1900s); The Peoria and Eastern Railway Company (1890s); Utica and Schenectady Rail Road Company (1840s-1850s); White Water Rail Road Company (1800s, 1878, 1890s). Some certificates have coupons still attached. Some certificates are signed by the company presidents. Printers and engravers of the certificates include the National Bank-Note Co., New York; Franklin Bank Note Co., New York; Franklin-Lee Bank Note Co., New York; The American Bank Note Company, New York and Philadelphia; Henry Seibert & Bros. , New York

The certificates are arranged alphabetically by corporate name.