Haskell and Barker Car Company Photographic Negatives

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Haskell and Barker Car Company Photographic Negatives

undated;1926-1957

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A collection of photograpic negatives from the Haskell and Barker Car Company, manufacturers of railroad cars, of Michigan City, Indiana.

13.5 Cubic feet (47 boxes)

National Museum of American History (U.S.). Archives Center

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SNAC Resource ID: 11662566

National Museum of American History (U.S.). Archives Center

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Haskell & Barker Car Company

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Nation's largest freight car manufacturer, headed by E.F. Carry, merged with the Pullman Company in 1922, allowing Pullman to expand its frieght car building operations. In the deal, Pullman acquired Haskell and Barker's modern Michigan City, Indiana car works for $15 million and Carry became president of the Pullman Company. Other Haskell and Barker officials, Charles A. Liddle and David A. Crawford, also joined Pullman in executive capacities. From the desc...