Wm. Mann's diary. [microform]. 1894-1901.

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Wm. Mann's diary. [microform]. 1894-1901.

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Most of the entries in the diary provide details about the author's career as a carpenter foreman for the Michigan Central Railroad. The diary commences on January 1, 1894 and closes on June 30, 1901.

224 p. ; 52 cm.

Library of Michigan

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Library of Michigan

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Mann, William Arthur.

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Michigan Central Railroad Company

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On March 20, 1837, legislation providing for work to proceed on three railroads and two canals in Michigan became law. One of the railroads -- the central -- was to connect Detroit and St. Joseph through the second tier of counties. Based upon preliminary work already done by the Detroit and St. Joseph Railroad Company (whose rights and properties were purchased by the state), the railroad was able to begin operation (at least as far as Dearborn) by the end of 1837. In 1846, the central railroad...