Railroaders' Nostalgia > Jim Ehernberger Donates his Collection to the University of Wyo

Jim Ehernberger is donating his collection of books, photos. and other railroad memorabilia to the University of Wyoming.  There is a write up in the Cowboy State Daily.

Jim Ehemberger donates his Collection to the University of Wyoming

I've admired Jim Ehernberger for many years. It's wonderful that his collection will be saved for all to enjoy.

Tom

I met Jim for the first time at the 2013 UPHS Convention (I think…) in Topeka. I found him to be a delightful personality with a sense of humor that just would not quit! What a rascal! 🤗 Through the late Bob Krieger I met him another time up in Cheyenne. In my book he is one of the greats in this wonderful hobby we’re all caught up in. For Jim to donate his life’s work in such a manner is off the chart! Kudos Jim, and may the railfan gods smile on you for ever…

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Glad to know this.

UW's American Hertitage Center really is a marvelous facility. I'm thrilled this collection is a new addition. They have everything from corporate records to Hollywood film scores (original scores and parts, including from famous cartoons). The materials are easy to access for research or just curiosity. The building is pretty inteesting just to look at, too. https://www.uwyo.edu/ahc/

I teach at UW, and am constantly getting email blasts about additions to the coillection. 

The link says the film for his Graflex was discontinued
in 1972. Anyone know what film size that was?

Come to think: maybe the Graflex was a 3-1/4 x 4-1/4.
It does look a little small for a 4x5. 4x5 sheet film
must have lasted longer than 1972.

timz Wrote:
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> The link says the film for his Graflex was
> discontinued
> in 1972. Anyone know what film size that was?
>
> Come to think: maybe the Graflex was a 3-1/4 x
> 4-1/4.
> It does look a little small for a 4x5. 4x5 sheet
> film
> must have lasted longer than 1972.

Crown Graphic had a 2 1/4x 3 1/4 model. There wa a roll film adapter for 120 roll film. There was also a roll film adapter for a 4x5.

TAW

 

A friend still buys and uses sheet film for his 4x5 speedo,  a bit pricey to say the least