Warren McGee interview, 1997.

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Warren McGee interview, 1997.

Warren McGee is a retired Northern Pacific Railway brakeman and conductor. In this interview he discusses his work for the Northern Pacific Railway, his work on the Fort Peck Dam in the 1930s, his service in the South Pacific in World War II, and his photography work. In addition he discusses the jobs of various railroad workers, his historical research re the Northern Pacific Railway, the Bozeman Trail, and the history of Livington, MT. (OH 1718)

Sound recording 7 tapes.Summary 12 pages.

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SNAC Resource ID: 6813833

Montana Historical Society Library

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