Southern Pacific Collection

Map of Oceania and the southern Pacific by Bartolomeo Borghi, Florence, 1836
FLO4624218 Map of Oceania and the southern Pacific by Bartolomeo Borghi, Florence, 1836. Handcoloured copperplate engraving from Giulio Ferrario's Ancient

Poster from San Francisco production of Power (Alcazar), [193-]. Creator: Unknown
Poster from San Francisco production of Power (Alcazar), [193-]. The Living Newspaper Presents "Power" - A Thrilling Dramatization of Modern Industry - 100 People in Cast - Go by Southern

The Pursuit of Happiness, San Francisco, 1937. Creator: Unknown
The Pursuit of Happiness, San Francisco, 1937. The "Pursuit of Happiness" - New York Stage Success - Now! playing at Alcazar - A Federal Theatre Production - Works Progress Administration

Migrants tents...along the right of way of the southern pacific, near Fresno, California, 1939. Creator: Dorothea Lange
Near Fresno, California. Migrants tents are a common sight along the right of way of the Southern Pacific. [Signs: Railroad Crossing, End of Double Track']

Migrants tents...along the right of way of the Southern Pacific, near Fresno, CA, 1939. Creator: Dorothea Lange
Near Fresno, California. Migrants tents are a common sight along the right of way of the Southern Pacific. [Sign: Railroad Crossing']

Migrants tents...along the right of way of the Southern Pacific, near Fresno, CA, 1939. Creator: Dorothea Lange
Migrants tents are a common sight along the right of way of the Southern Pacific [railroad]. Near Fresno, California

Three families camped on the plains along US 99 in California, 1938. Creator: Dorothea Lange
Three families camped on the plains along U.S. 99 in California. They are camped behind a billboard which serves as a partial windbreak. All are in need of work

Mobile housing--a trend, California, 1935. Creator: Dorothea Lange
Mobile housing--a trend. One of the many housecars under construction by homeless people who formerly lived in tents. California

Toward Los Angeles, California, 1937. Creator: Dorothea Lange
Toward Los Angeles, California. ['Next Time Try the Train - Relax - Southern Pacific']

Billboard along U.S. 99...three destitute families...Kern County, CA, 1938. Creator: Dorothea Lange
Billboard along U.S. 99 behind which three destitute families of migrants are camped. Kern County, California. [Advertisement: Next Time Try the Train - Travel While You Sleep - Southern Pacific']

Billboard along U.S. 99...three destitute families...Kern County, CA, 1938. Creator: Dorothea Lange
Billboard along U.S. 99 behind which three destitute families of migrants are camped. Kern County, California. [Advertisement: Next Time Try the Train - Travel While You Sleep - Southern Pacific']

Billboard along U.S. 99 behind which three destitute families... Kern County, California, 1938. Creator: Dorothea Lange
Billboard along U.S. 99 behind which three destitute families of migrants are camped. Kern County, California. [Advertisement: Next Time Try the Train - Travel While You Sleep - Southern Pacific']

Three families camped on the plains along US99 in California, 1938. Creator: Dorothea Lange
Three families camped on the plains along U.S. 99 in California. They are camped behind a billboard which serves as a partial windbreak. All are in need of work

Three families camped on the plains along US 99 in California, 1938. Creator: Dorothea Lange
Three families camped on the plains along U.S. 99 in California. They are camped behind a billboard which serves as a partial windbreak. All are in need of work

Three families camped on the plains along US 99 in California, 1938. Creator: Dorothea Lange
Three families camped on the plains along U.S. 99 in California. They are camped behind a billboard which serves as a partial windbreak. All are in need of work

The unique map of California, 1888. Creator: E. McD. Johnstone
The unique map of California, 1888. It was issued in 1888 by the Southern Pacific Railroad Company and the California State Board of Trade as part of a campaign to promote the economic, cultural

Toward Los Angeles, California, 1937. Creator: Dorothea Lange
Toward Los Angeles, California. ['Next Time Try the Train - Relax - Southern Pacific']

The Santa Fe R. R. crosses the Southern Pacific R. R. at Vaughn, New Mexiico, 1943. Creator: Jack Delano
The Santa Fe R.R. crosses the Southern Pacific R.R. at Vaughn, N[ew] Mexi[ico]. A Southern Pacific RR freight passing Vaughn

Migrants tents... along the right of way of the Southern Pacific, Near Fresno, California, 1939
Migrants tents are a common sight along the right of way of the Southern Pacific. Near Fresno, California. [Sign: Railroad Crossing ]

On U. S. 99 as it continues through Oregon, Lane County, Williamette Valley, Oregon, 1939. Creator: Dorothea Lange
On U.S. 99 as it continues through Oregon. Lane County, Williamette Valley, Oregon. [ Iced Drinks - Sandwiches and Coffee ]

Camped in the rain behind billboard... on U.S. 99, near Famosa, Kern County, California, 1939. Creator: Dorothea Lange
Camped in the rain behind billboard: three families, fourteen children. On U.S. 99. Near Famosa [or Vamosa], Kern County, California

Fifth Avenue at 44th Street looking north, New York City, 1939. Creator: Dorothea Lange
Fifth Avenue at 44th Street looking north. New York City

The Struggle for Colonial Dominion, 1700-1763 (colour litho)
6016388 The Struggle for Colonial Dominion, 1700-1763 (colour litho) by Shepherd, William R. (1871-1934); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Struggle for Colonial Dominion, 1700-1763)

Southern Pacific, Sixteenth Street Station, Oakland, California (photo)
6011211 Southern Pacific, Sixteenth Street Station, Oakland, California (photo) by American Photographer (19th century) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Southern Pacific)

A "Six Bells"Drink, a Thirsty Officers Brilliant Idea and what came of it (engraving)
1056693 A " Six Bells" Drink, a Thirsty Officers Brilliant Idea and what came of it (engraving) by Ralston, William (1848-1911) (after); Private Collection; (add.info)

Rotary Snow Plough at Blue Canyon, California (Southern Pacific Railway), 1930. From " The Wonder Book of Railways", edited by Harry Golding. [Ward, Lock & Co

EH Harriman, American railway executive, 1901. Edward Henry Harriman (1848-1909) became President of the Southern Pacific Railroad in 1901

Waiting room, Redlands Station, California, 1926. From The Architectural Forum Volume XLIV [Rogers and Manson, New York, 1926]

Financiers of the transcontinental railroad
Railroad kings Huntington, Stanford, Ames, Crocker, Dillon, and Moffat, 1800s. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th-century illustration

Loop Southern Pacific Rail Road No 1133 Carleton Watkins
The Loop, Southern Pacific Rail Road, No. 1133; Carleton Watkins (American, 1829 - 1916); about 1876 - 1880; Albumen silver print

BILLBOARD CAMP, 1938. Three families camped behind a Southern Pacific Railway billboard on U. S
BILLBOARD CAMP, 1938. Three families camped behind a Southern Pacific Railway billboard on U.S. Highway 99 in California. Photograph by Dorothea Lange, 1938

Road And Sea
circa 1936: The Santa Clara a ferry belonging to the Southern Pacific line sails under the first structures of the Golden Gate Bridge, San Francisco

FLAPPERS, 1928. Two young women, on their way to San Francisco on an East Bay ferry, enjoying a refreshment, 1928

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"Journeying through Time: The Southern Pacific Railroad" Step back in time and witness the intersection of two iconic railroads as the Santa Fe R. R. Crosses paths with the Southern Pacific R. R. At Vaughn, New Mexico in 1943. Captured by Jack Delano, this snapshot encapsulates the rich history and interconnectedness of America's railway system. In 1939, Dorothea Lange's lens transports us to Fresno, California where migrant tents dot the landscape along the right-of-way of the Southern Pacific. These humble abodes stand as a testament to resilience amidst adversity, showcasing how this railroad played a role in shaping lives during challenging times. Continuing our journey on U. S. 99 through Oregon's picturesque Lane County and Willamette Valley, Lange captures a moment frozen in time. This image serves as a window into an era when travel was defined by open roads and scenic landscapes intertwined with the presence Railway. Seeking shelter from rain-soaked skies near Famosa in Kern County, California, Lange unveils another facet of life along U. S. 99—camps hidden behind billboards that bear witness to both struggle and determination against nature's whims. Venturing beyond physical locations captured by photographers' lenses, we delve into historical events that shaped American destiny. "The Struggle for Colonial Dominion" reminds us that even before its inception, Southern Pacific had roots entwined with significant chapters of our nation's past. Moving eastward to bustling Fifth Avenue at 44th Street in New York City circa 1939 reveals an urban landscape far removed from rural scenes witnessed earlier—a testament to how Southern Pacific connected diverse regions across America. Peering further into history brings forth images such as EH Harriman—an influential American railway executive whose vision helped shape not only Southern Pacific but also countless lives impacted by improved transportation networks.