Transcontinental Railroad

Dining car illustration from Leslie's Illustrated

Woodcut illustration published in Frank Leslie's Illustrated Newspaper, depicting guests in a dining car on a Hotel Express Train. Caption: "ACROSS THE CONTINENT, ON THE PACIFIC RAILROAD - DINING SALOON OF THE HOTEL EXPRESS TRAIN."

Woodcut illustration in Harper's Weekly, June 5, 1869.

Woodcut illustration published in the June 5, 1869 edition of Harper's Weekly Magazine. Caption: "COMPLETION OF THE PACIFIC RAILROAD - MEETING OF LOCOMOTIVES OF THE UNION AND CENTRAL PACIFIC LINES: THE ENGINEERS SHAKE HANDS. [Photographed by Savage &…

Ghost Dance

An illustration of Native American performers performing the Ghost Dance in 1891.

Marbles (2)

A handful of hand-carved marbles in various colors and materials, found in an abandoned Utah town, now belonging to the Golden Spike National Historic Site.

Marbles (1)

A handful of hand-carved marbles in various colors and materials, found in an abandoned Utah town, now belonging to the Golden Spike National Historic Site.

Railcar pins

Two railcar pins, one broken and one whole.

Link and pin coupler

A complete link-and-coupler set, intact but rusted.

Railcar links

Two railcar links, one broken and one whole.

Railcar link

A link from a nineteenth century link-and-coupler set.

Railcar pin

A broken pin from a nineteenth century train.

Pick head

A rusted pick head used on a nineteenth century railroad in Utah.

Broken link and pin coupler

Link and pin coupler from a nineteenth century train, found in Utah.

Railroad spike

A rusted railroad spike from a nineteenth century railroad line in Utah.

Piece of rail

A cross-section of a rail from a nineteenth century railroad line.

Spoon and knife detail

A rust-covered knife and spoon found in the remains of a transcontinental work site. The knife is engraved with several words including "exchange."

Spoon and knife

A rust-covered knife and spoon found in the remains of a transcontinental work site. The knife is engraved with several words including "exchange."

Opium tin lid (2)

A tin lid from an opium container with Chinese characters stamped in the top.

Opium tin lid (1)

A tin lid from an opium container with Chinese characters stamped in the top.

Medicine Bottle (6)

Glass medicine bottle with Chinese calligraphy writing (untranslated) on the label. Found near and on loan from the Golden Spike National Historic Site.

Medicine Bottle (5)

Glass medicine bottle with Chinese calligraphy writing (untranslated) on the label. Found near and on loan from the Golden Spike National Historic Site.

Medicine Bottle (4)

Glass medicine bottle with Chinese calligraphy writing (untranslated) on the label. Found near and on loan from the Golden Spike National Historic Site.

Domino (2)

A hand-carved domino found in Utah, on loan from the Golden Spike National Historic Site.

Domino (1)

A hand-carved domino found in Utah, on loan from the Golden Spike National Historic Site.

Beer bottle (2)

A beer bottle from the Christian Moerlein Brewing Company in Cincinatti, Ohio. Found in Utah, on loan from the Golden Spike National Historic Site.

Beer bottle (1)

A beer bottle from the Christian Moerlein Brewing Company in Cincinatti, Ohio. Found in Utah, on loan from the Golden Spike National Historic Site.

Pickle bottle (2)

This pickle bottle was found along the railroad in Utah. On loan from the Golden Spike National Historic Site.

Pickle bottle (1)

This pickle bottle was found along the railroad in Utah. On loan from the Golden Spike National Historic Site.

Tobacco pipe

Metal Tobacco Pipe. Found in Chinese railroad and mine camp in Cresent Valley, Mt. Tienabo, Nevada. Gift of Gladis Petersen and Family to the USU Museum of Anthropology.

Medicinal bottle (3)

Medicinal bottle. Object recovered from Chinese railroad and mining camp in the Crescent Valley, Mt. Tenabo, Nevada. Gift from the Gladis Petersen Family to the USU Museum of Anthropology.

Medicinal bottle (2)

Medicinal bottle. Object recovered from Chinese railroad and mining camp in the Crescent Valley, Mt. Tenabo, Nevada. Gift from the Gladis Petersen Family to the USU Museum of Anthropology.

Medicinal bottle (1)

Medicinal bottle. Object recovered from Chinese railroad and mining camp in the Crescent Valley, Mt. Tenabo, Nevada. Gift from the Gladis Petersen Family to the USU Museum of Anthropology.

Celadon Cup

Celadon tea cup. Object recovered from Chinese railroad and mining camp in the Crescent Valley, Mt. Tenabo, Nevada. Gift from the Gladis Petersen Family to the USU Museum of Anthropology.

Four Seasons Cup (2)

Porcelain Four Seasons cup. Object recovered from Chinese railroad and mining camp in the Crescent Valley, Mt. Tenabo, Nevada. Gift from the Gladis Petersen Family to the USU Museum of Anthropology.

Four Seasons Cup (1)

Porcelain Four Seasons cup. Object recovered from Chinese railroad and mining camp in the Crescent Valley, Mt. Tenabo, Nevada. Gift from the Gladis Petersen Family to the USU Museum of Anthropology.

Porcelain Spoon

Porcelain Four Seasons spoon. Object with unknown origin. Museum of Anthropology permanent collection.

Soy Sauce Bottle (3)

Soy pot with brown/black glaze. Object with unknown origin. Utah State University Museum of Anthropology permanent collection.

Soy Sauce Bottle (2)

Soy pot with brown/black glaze. Object with unknown origin. Utah State University Museum of Anthropology permanent collection.

Soy Sauce Bottle (1)

Soy pot with brown/black glaze. Object with unknown origin. Utah State University Museum of Anthropology permanent collection.

Liquor Bottle (3)

Chinese liquor bottle with brown/black glaze. Object with unknown origin. Utah State University Museum of Anthropology permanent collection.

Liquor Bottle (2)

Chinese liquor bottle with brown/black glaze. Object with unknown origin. Museum of Anthropology permanent collection.

Liquor Bottle (1)

Chinese liquor bottle with brown/black glaze. Object with unknown origin. Museum of Anthropology permanent collection.

Ceramic Jar (2)

Large wide-mouth food jar with brown/black glaze. Object recovered from Chinese railroad and mining camp in the Crescent Valley, Mt. Tenabo, Nevada. Gift from the Gladis Peterson Family to the USU Museum of Anthropology.

Ceramic Jar (1)

Large wide-mouth food jar with brown/black glaze. Object recovered from Chinese railroad and mining camp in the Crescent Valley, Mt. Tenabo, Nevada. Gift from the Gladis Peterson Family to the USU Museum of Anthropology.

A world Transformed exhibit graphic

Photography and Exploration

A woodcut illustration of two people practicing the early process of photography. Also features images of their tent and equipment.

"Prospect Hill Cut"

Carte-de-visite style photograph of the Prospect Hill railroad cut on the Central Pacific line by Alfred Hart. Photograph features multiple railroad workers and horse-drawn carts working on the cut. Caption: Prospect Hill Cut. Upper slope, 170 feet."

William Winn letter from Weber Canyon

A letter written on August 2, 1868, from William Winn to his wife and children. William was an employee of the UPRR on a Mormon crew and wrote to his family frequently on Sundays. The letter describes his week and wishes his family well.

G.M. Dodge invoice

An invoice listing supplies given by G.M. Dodge, chief engineer of the UPRR, to the federal government in Washington DC on December 28, 1869.

Dining car illustration from "Leslie's Illustrated Newspaper"

Woodcut illustration published in Frank Leslie's Illustrated Newspaper, depicting guests in a dining car on a Hotel Express Train. Caption: "ACROSS THE CONTINENT, ON THE PACIFIC RAILROAD - DINING SALOON OF THE HOTEL EXPRESS TRAIN."

Logan, Utah train depot

A photograph of a train in the Logan, Utah station of the Utah and Northern Railroad. The caption lists 1885, but the photo was probably taken earlier.

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