Business records, 1870-1933.

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Business records, 1870-1933.

The records of this prominent Pennsylvania railroad are varied and extend over sixty-three years including; three stockbooks, receipt books, ledgers, and cash books. These records document the corporate life of the railroad, as well as everyday operations.

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