Marvin Hughitt
Marvin Hughitt (August 9, 1837 – January 6, 1928) was an American railroad tycoon from New York. Interested in telegraphy at a young age, Hughitt quickly mastered the trade and moved to Chicago, Illinois to work. He came to the attention of the St. Louis, Alton and Chicago Railroad, who hired him to coordinate trains. This began a long career in rail, culminating in the presidency of the Chicago and Northwestern Railroad (1887–1910). He also served as president of two of its subsidiary lines, the Fremont, Elkhorn and Missouri Valley and the Chicago, St. Paul, Minneapolis and Omaha. |
Birth and Death Data: Born August 9, 1837, Died January 6, 1928 (Lake Forest)
Date Range of DAHR Recordings: 1922
Roles Represented in DAHR: performer
Notes: Marvin Hughitt was president of the Chicago & North Western Railroad.
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Recordings
| Company | Matrix No. | Size | First Recording Date | Title | Primary Performer | Description | Role | Audio |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Edison | 1571 | Not documented | 7/25/1922 | Direct Wire Telegraph Message | Marvin Hughitt | Morse code | performer |
Citation
Discography of American Historical Recordings, s.v. "Hughitt, Marvin," accessed November 25, 2024, https://adpprod1.library.ucsb.edu/names/105933.
Hughitt, Marvin. (2024). In Discography of American Historical Recordings. Retrieved November 25, 2024, from https://adpprod1.library.ucsb.edu/names/105933.
"Hughitt, Marvin." Discography of American Historical Recordings. UC Santa Barbara Library, 2024. Web. 25 November 2024.
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External Sources
Wikipedia: Marvin Hughitt
Linked Open Data Sources
LCNAR: Hughitt, Marvin, 1837-1928 - http://id.loc.gov/authorities/names/n88218778
Wikidata: Marvin Hughitt - http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q17626850
VIAF: http://viaf.org/viaf/6495860
ISNI: 0000 0000 3987 9957 - http://www.isni.org/isni/0000000039879957
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