Gordon A. Sampson Papers

Collection

Identifier: NC446

Staff Only

Scope and Contents

The Gordon A. Sampson Papers includes Sampson's reminiscences of his military career, Margaret Ryan Sampson's diary of a trip to Calgary, Canada (1964), a biography of Max C. Fleischmann, a W.P.A. history of the Nevada Episcopal Church, Robert A. Allen's report on the Virginia and Truckee Railroad, and legal papers from the Interstate Commerce Commission's hearings on the abandonment of the Virginia and Truckee Railroad.

Dates

1940-1971

Creator

Sampson, Gordon A., 1888-1980 (Person)

Conditions Governing Access

Collection is open for research. Materials must be used on-site; advance notice suggested. Access to parts of this collection may be restricted under provisions of state or federal law.

Biographical Note

Gordon A. Sampson was a Nevada businessman and last general manager of the Virginia and Truckee Railroad.

Extent

0.21 Linear Feet (1 box)

Language of Materials

English

Additional Description

Abstract

Gordon A. Sampson was a Nevada businessman and last general manager of the Virginia and Truckee Railroad. The collection includes Sampson's reminiscences of his military career, Margaret Ryan Sampson's diary of a trip to Calgary, Canada (1964), a biography of Max C. Fleischmann, a W.P.A. history of the Nevada Episcopal Church, Robert A. Allen's report on the Virginia and Truckee Railroad, and legal papers from the Interstate Commerce Commission's hearings on the abandonment of the Virginia and Truckee Railroad.