Railroad bankruptcy files, 1979-1984.

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Railroad bankruptcy files, 1979-1984.

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A set of files kept by the Transportation Department regarding the bankruptcy of the Milwaukee Road and Rock Island railroads. They include reorganization plans, testimony, trustee statements, correspondence, Transportation Department comments, studies, reports, background papers, news releases, maps, and legal documents filed with the U.S. Interstate Commerce Commission.

0.5. cu. ft. (partial box).

Minnesota Historical Society, Division of Archives and Manuscripts

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SNAC Resource ID: 6748192

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Minnesota. Dept. of Transportation.

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United States. Interstate Commerce Commission

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Chicago, Rock Island, and Pacific Railroad Company (1948- )

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Chicago, Milwaukee, St. Paul, and Pacific Railroad Company

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