Content Description Consists of train-related photographs, periodicals, newspaper clippings, scrapbooks, postcards, and other ephemeral materials, in addition to personal papers. Many of the photographs were taken by Keirce, or by fellow railfan George Yater, and cover Louisville-area lines as well as Pittsburgh interurbans, which were of particular interest to Dr. Keirce. Personal papers include correspondence, including railfan club mailings; papers written as a student; and drafts of articles on rail-related...

Content Description Included are four issues of The Dixie Line, the society's official bulletin, from 1986 and 1987; two 1987 issues of its newsletter, "Old Reliable;" eight issues from 1979 and 1980 of the Kentucky Railway Museum's newsletter; two 1979 issues of "The Hoosier Line," a newsletter of the Monon Railroad Historical-Technical Society; and several issues, dating from 1974 to 1980, of The Bluegrass Railroader.

Content Description Consists of a run of Trains magazine, 1955-2012.

Scope and Contents This collection consists of material relating to Yater's interests in the history of Louisville, Kentucky and the history of rail transportation. There are also some personal papers and records from George and Marjory Yater. The vast majority of these materials date to the 20th century. The topical files that make up a large portion of this collection contain newspaper clippings, brochures, photocopied materials, research notes, and photographs. Also included in the collection are images in...