| The Ron V. Nixon Collection | |
| Museum of the Rockies Photo Archive Ron V. Nixon Collection (Last updated Sunday, November 22, 2009) |
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Welcome to the Ron V. Nixon Collection web site. This site is dedicated to providing research access to the Ron V. Nixon Railroad Photography Collection at the Museum of the Rockies Photo Archive.
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The Ron V. Nixon Collection represents a unique historical photographic record of the pivotal role played by railroads in the development
of the United States and the significance of railroad transportation in 19th and 20th century American history. From 1916 to his death in 1989, Ron V.
Nixon created a unique collection of over 20,000 photographs. The collection also contains records, correspondence and historical writings that span
the steam, diesel, and electro-motive eras of the railroads.
Ron V. Nixon Database Project Accomplishments: The Museum of the Rockies Photo Archive and the
Northern Pacific Railway Historical Association
(NPRHA) have completed 11,753 Ron V. Nixon collection image scans and catalog records. Funding for the project was provided
by a grant from the North American Railway Foundation (NARF)
in Harrisburg, PA. There are 11753 images and data records entered as of: Sunday, November 22, 2009 |
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