Papers and photograph albums of H A Short, Chief Regional Officer, British Railways, North Eastern Region

Papers and photograph albums of H A Short, 1921-1961. H A Short was appointed as Chief Regional Officer of North Eastern Region, British Railways in 1950. The material includes, three scrapbooks of news cuttings 1935-1961, photo albums for 1952-1954 (Railway Queen photos), 1955-1956, 1957-1960 (water damage), 1960-1961. A personal account of the Story of Southampton Docks during the War, 1939-1945. H A Short worked at Southampton Docks during the period of despatch of troops and equipment from Southampton for D-Day operations. Officical Southern Railway photos of the aftermath of the bombing at Southampton Docks in 1940 including two photos with 'Secret, not for official use' on the back. Objects include three 1921 tickets, a British Railways Electrification Conference, 1960 badge, a FCCA [Italian?] first class pass for Gladys Short and a H.A.S engraved carriage key.