Papers, 1916-1961.

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Papers, 1916-1961.

http://www.worldcat.org/oclc/145782158

Papers of a historian of the Rock Island Railroad, including correspondence, research notes, and manuscript histories relating to the formation, building, and operations of the railroad, its departments, and branch and affiliate lines. Also includes biographical data on the railroad's presidents and others, and information on the railroad's impact on settlement.

3.6 c.f. (9 archives boxes)

Wisconsin Historical Society, Newspaper Project

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Wisconsin Historical Society, Newspaper Project

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