Telegraph company tariffs, 1907-1941.

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Telegraph company tariffs, 1907-1941.

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Printed tariff schedules, circulars, directories and related instructions, and rules concerning rates of the Western Union and Postal Telegraph companies.

1.8 c.f. (5 archives boxes)

Wisconsin Historical Society, Newspaper Project

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SNAC Resource ID: 6842239

Wisconsin Historical Society, Newspaper Project

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Western Union Telegraph Company

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