Model railroads

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Philadelphia Record

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Penrose, Boies, 1902-1976.

Penrose, Boies.

Hobbyists.

Children & toys.

Inventors.

Railroads, Miniature.

Railroads--Models.

Local Subjects:

Hobbyists.

Children & toys.

Inventors.

Railroads, Miniature.

Railroads--Models.

Penn Provenance:

Gift of the Philadelphia Record

Physical Description:

99 photoprints : silver gelatin

Place of Publication:

1929-1946

Summary:

Depicts model railroads and miniature railroads. Portrays collectors and hobbyists at exhibitions and shows demonstrating the working of the railroads. Many images show children playing with trains or riding on miniature trains. Highlights unusual and special pieces. Includes views of Boies Penrose with his collection of miniature trains. Also contains views of the inventor of the puff-puff electric train.

These subject entries for the Philadelphia Record newspaper's photo morgue are primarily for Places (buildings, parks, streets, etc.), Things (Bicycles, Bison, Blind Persons [just sampling the B's]), Events (Democratic National Convention 1936, Flourtown Fair, Harvest Week) and Social Constructs (Home Economics, City Planning, Eating & Drinking, etc.). Each of these subjects became a MARC record which included a call number. In the case of these records, the call numbers are the actual folder numbers for the materials referenced. Therefore, these subject headings are really also an index for this section of the Philadelphia Record newspaper's photograph morgue. [The name section of the Philadelphia Record photo morgue represents individuals, A-Z, and

Notes:

Part of the Philadelphia Record Photograph Collection; for general information, see collection record.