Immigration agents railroad transportation record, 1909-1923.

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Immigration agents railroad transportation record, 1909-1923.

Record of railroad travel of immigration agents showing name and address of agent, railroad company, date of travel, and distance traveled.

2.5 c.f. (9 volumes)

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