The Hazards of Travel

Item sets: The Sphex Club Papers; Jones Memorial Library Manuscripts Collection

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Identifier: JML.MS1133.Capron.1951
Barcode: JML.MS1133.Capron.1951
Title: The Hazards of Travel
Description: Text of a lecture to the Sphex Club in Lynchburg. The paper, "The Hazards of Travel," traces the history and evolution of transportation-related accidents and regulatory responses in the U.S., with a focus on steamboats and railways from the early 19th century to the mid-20th century. It discusses the progression of accidents as transportation methods developed and became more widely used, emphasizing the significant reduction in fatalities due to effective regulations and technological improvements. The paper also touches upon contemporary issues related to automobile safety and public perception of transportation risks.
Date: 19 October 1951
Creator: Capron, John D.
topic: SPHEX Club - lectures; Capron, John D.; Transportation -- safety; Transportation -- history; Transportation -- accidences
Location: Lynchburg, Virginia
Digital Format: pdf
Language: English
Publisher: George M. Jones Library Association
Repository: George M. Jones Library Association
Rights: https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-nd/4.0/; George M. Jones Library Association
Rights Holder: Capron, John D.; George M. Jones Library Association