COLLECTION NAME:
NNRy and KCC NMD Employee Profiles
Record
Employee Name:
Harry Alex Fravel
Profile Number:
EP-01-0030
Primary Job Title:
Superintendent
Other Job Title:
Brakeman
Other Job Title:
Conductor
Other Job Title:
Trainmaster
Division:
Nevada Northern Railway
Years Worked:
circa 1920-1950s
Description:
Harry Fravel started as a brakeman for the railroad before being promoted to conductor prior to 1930. On October 12, 1935 he was promoted to Trainmaster and around 1951 to Superintendent.
Born:
December 31, 1887
Died:
November 4, 1968
Hometown:
Memphis, MO
Burial Place:
Masonic Memorial Gardens, Reno, NV
Personal Biography:
Harry Fravel was born to Warren and Amanda Fravel on December 31, 1887. He married Louise (Bergman) Fravel on July 8, 1910 in Carson City, Nevada. Her father was H.W. Bergman who worked for the Virginia and Trukee Railway. Before moving to Ely, Harry was a well known state police officer in Reno and Carson City in 1910 before moving to Ely prior to 1920. Upon their arrival, Louise would become very active with the various women's society groups in town acting as a frequent hostess and became known for her singing abilities. Upon his retirement in the 1950s the couple moved back to Reno.