Minutes of the Commission, 1874-1964.

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Minutes of the Commission, 1874-1964.

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Minutes of the Public Service Commission, and the Railroad Commission, containing opinions, resolutions, procedures, policy, and action on cases.

5.0 c.f. (32 v. in 10 archives boxes and 2 v.)

Wisconsin Historical Society, Newspaper Project

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Wisconsin Historical Society, Newspaper Project

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