Longstreet, David W., Letters, 1901-1942, bulk: 1928-1933
Scope and Contents note
Includes business and personal correspondence, mixed. Many letters of congratulations to Longstreet on his being named Vice-President in 1928; and on his retirement in 1931. After his death in 1933, there are many letters of condolence to his widow Mrs. Julia Longstreet and to his successor, C.C. Cameron. Personal letters include correspondence to and from his son Gilbert, who traveled in Europe and in Jul. 1931 was seriously injured in Holland in a streetcar accident. Also includes rail passes and membership cards, and early (1871) rail passes for a Superintendant L.D. Tuthill, relation to collection unknown.
Dates
- Creation: 1901-1942
- Creation: Majority of material found within 1928-1933
Creator
- From the Collection: Illinois Central Railroad Company (Organization)
Conditions Governing Access
The Illinois Central Railroad Company Archives are open for research; they are available a box at a time in the Special Collections Reading Room (Priority III).
Biographical/Historical note
David W. Longstreet started his career for the IC in 1887, when he became a clerk in Holly Springs, Mississippi, working his way up to chief clerk in Louisville, Kentucky. He was a freight agent for the IC in Memphis from 1907-1911; freight traffic manager in Chicago, 1911-1920; and freight and passenger traffic manager in Chicago from 1920-1928. He was appointed Vice President in 1928, and retired in 1931.
Custodial History note
Found in the original letter boxes is an undated note which reads, "Mr. Wells, The Railroad material from Mr. Rosenthal. Peter."
Repository Details
Part of the The Newberry Library - Modern Manuscripts and Archives Repository
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Chicago Illinois 60610 United States
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