Railroad swamp land selection lists, 1880-1926.

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Railroad swamp land selection lists, 1880-1926.

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Lists of state swamp lands selected by private companies as part of land grants from the state to aid in the construction of railroads or for other purposes. These grants authorized the company to select a specified amount of swamp land for each mile of track it constructed. Each selection list gives the list number, name of grantee company, citation to the legislation authorizing the grant, date the selection list was filed, and legal description of the parcels selected.

3.3 cu. ft. (3 boxes and 1 partial box).

Minnesota Historical Society, Division of Archives and Manuscripts

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Cannon River Manufacturer's Association.

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Minnesota. State Land Office.

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Duluth & Iron Range Railroad Company

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Incorporated in 1874 under the laws of the state of Minnesota, the company operated a line from Duluth to Vermilion Lake via Two Harbors, Minn. This series of 18 drawings depicts the company's tug "Edna G." From the description of Tug drawings, 1896-1944. (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 313866102 ...