Consolidated Freightways Records 1931-1997 (bulk 1941-1945)

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Consolidated Freightways Records 1931-1997 (bulk 1941-1945)

http://nwda.orbiscascade.org/ark:/80444/xv35575

The records include a scrapbook (1941-1945) kept by Arthur Bremner to document the history of Consolidated Freightways during World War II, and a scrapbook (1931-1971) kept by John Youell to document the history of the company. The records also include two loan applications (1941 and 1943) and correspondence (1997) referencing the history of Consolidated Freightways.

2.5 linear ft.; 1 document case; 1 box Oversize A-11x14; 1 box Oversize B-1-16x20

eng,

Oregon Historical Society Research Library

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SNAC Resource ID: 6370374

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