Skip to main content
Notice: The Library is open for research by appointment only, please visit our research services page for more information.

Miscellaneous (mostly railroad) stock certificates

Creation: 1848-1907
 Collection
Accession: 1996-233

Abstract

Historically, a stock certificate is a paper record of ownership in a company. Certain information is included on a stock certificate: number of share, identification number, a corporate seal, and signatures. This collection consists of predominantly unissued stock certificates for American railroad companies. There are also four certificates of tax free municipal bonds of the City of Philadelphia.

Dates

  • Creation: 1848-1907

Creator

Extent

104 item(s)

General Physical Description

104 items : stock certificates ; 10 x 11.5 in. or smaller.

Historical Note

Historically, a stock certificate is a paper record of ownership in a company. Certain information is included on a stock certificate: number of share, identification number, a corporate seal, and signatures. Most of them have intricate artwork or designs to help prevent fraud. The certificate represents partial ownership in a company. While certificates in the past were issued on paper, it is now common that the records are kept electronically.

Scope and Content

This collection consists of predominantly unissued stock certificates for American railroad companies. Over thirty companies are represented. There are also four certificates of tax free municipal bonds ("city loans") issued to different individuals under authority of the City of Philadelphia: they date 1855, 1856, 1866, 1883.

Location

GL Box 1.

Access Restrictions

This collection is open for research.

Language of Materials

English

Finding Aid & Administrative Information

Title:
Miscellaneous (mostly railroad) stock certificates
Date:
2015
Description rules:
Describing Archives: A Content Standard
Language of description:
English
Script of description:
Latin

Repository Details

Repository Details

Part of the Audiovisual Collections Repository

Contact:
PO Box 3630
Wilmington Delaware 19807 USA
302-658-2400