Papers relating to the Ames family and the Union Pacific Railroad, (inclusive) 1861-1969

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Papers relating to the Ames family and the Union Pacific Railroad, (inclusive) 1861-1969

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Papers relating to both the Ames family and their involvement in the Union Pacific Railroad, 1861-1969. The material was gathered by Charles E. Ames in writing his book, "Pioneering the Union Pacific" (Appleton-Century-Crofts, 1969).

3 linear ft. (4 v., 2 boxes, 1 carton).

Baker Library, Harvard Business School

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SNAC Resource ID: 6382602

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Ames, Oakes, 1804-1873

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