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SEPTA, 1953-2005

 Series
Accession: 2397Identifier: 2397-I.

Dates

  • Creation: 1953-2005

Scope and Content

Consists of documents from DeGraw's official tenure at SEPTA. The primary focus is on the Red Arrow or Suburban Transit Divisions, and particularly on the old Philadelphia & Western Railway, then called the Norristown High Speed Line, the rebuilding and reequipping of which was a major project during DeGraw's term of office. DeGraw collected a large number of daily newsclippings during and after his tenure at SEPTA, which reflect the recurring funding crises and political infighting at the agency, particularly the very brief and controversial management of William Stead and the following administrations of Louis C. Gambaccini and David Gunn. Oversized items include SEPTA transit maps, and architect's plans for the rebuilding of the 69th Street Terminal in 1985.

Extent

From the Collection: 28 Linear Feet

Language of Materials

From the Collection: English

Additional Description

Access Restrictions

No restrictions on access; this collection is open for research.

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Repository Details

Repository Details

Part of the Manuscripts and Archives Repository

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