Records, 1849-1991.

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Records, 1849-1991.

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The collection is organized into five series. Series 1 Accounting 1884-1967 contains business records. Series 2 Ledgers 1893-1969 is comprised of bound volumes containing letters, Maintenance of Way materials lists, Daily Material Reports, and Time Books. Series 3 Correspondence 1894-1990 contains all general correspondence relating to business operations. Series 4 Assorted Business Documents 1849-1991 has a variety of business papers organized by categories and includes board meeting minutes, legal claims, financial and personnel records. Series 5 Photographs and Artifacts 1911-1964 is made up of a few photographs and the artifacts found with the collection.

192 document cases, 44 bound volumes, 3 oversize folders, and artifacts.

Indiana Historical Society Library

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SNAC Resource ID: 6902234

Indiana Historical Society Library

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