Severt Hanson papers

  • Collection ID MSM15078
  • Title Severt Hanson papers [manuscript], 1955-1976.
  • Physical description 1 folder (9 items).
  • Collection summary Papers about the working life, retirement, and personal life of Severt Hanson, a motorman 43 years for the Chicago Surface Lines, which was succeeded by the Chicago Transit Authority. Materials in the collection also refer to his wife Edna and his daughter Betty.
  • Acquisition information Gift of Loretta Blank (1999.0076).
  • Location of Other Archival Materials Note Related materials at Chicago History Museum, Research Center, include the Photographs of CTA motorman Severt Hanson (1999.0076).
  • Names
    • Hanson, Severt.
    • Chicago Surface Lines Employees.
    • Chicago Transit Authority Officials and employees.
  • Subjects
    • Railroads Illinois Chicago Employees 20th century.
    • Families Illinois Chicago 20th century.
  • Geographic coverage Chicago (Ill.) Social conditions 20th century.
  • Genre Biography. aat
  • Geographic name United States Illinois Cook County Chicago.