Circus contracts, 1905-1951.

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Circus contracts, 1905-1951.

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Copies of contracts and attached special tariffs between railroad companies and circuses, carnivals, and traveling shows for the transportation of equipment, animals, and personnel to and from Wisconsin points.

1.2 c.f. (3 archives boxes)

Wisconsin Historical Society, Newspaper Project

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SNAC Resource ID: 6842236

Wisconsin Historical Society, Newspaper Project

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Public Service Commission of Wisconsin. Engineering Division.

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Railroad Commission of Wisconsin

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Legislation of 1905 established a Railroad Commission of three members, to be appointed by the Governor (Chap. 362). The Commission succeeded the Railroad Commissioners' Department (WIHV85-A2017) which had been established in 1874. The name of this agency was changed in 1931 to the Public Service Commission of Wisconsin (WIHV85-A696). The Commission was granted extensive powers to investigate complaints against railroad companies, and its scrutiny extended to such matter...