Complaints and investigations (RF), 1910-1947.

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Complaints and investigations (RF), 1910-1947.

http://www.worldcat.org/oclc/145774491

Correspondence and other records relating to complaints about the operations of steam railroad companies, investigations made by the Railroad Commission and the Public Service Commission, and operating changes effected by companies in accordance with Commission requirements.

2.2 c.f. (6 archives boxes)

Wisconsin Historical Society, Newspaper Project

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SNAC Resource ID: 6842221

Wisconsin Historical Society, Newspaper Project

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