Records, 1851-1971 (bulk 1880s-1950s)

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Records, 1851-1971 (bulk 1880s-1950s)

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The collection spans the history of the Monon Railroad and its predecessor companies, the New Albany and Salem Railroad; the Louisville, New Albany and Chicago Railroad; and the Chicago, Indianapolis, and Louisville Railroad until its merger in 1971 with the Louisville and Nashville Railroad. It includes published materials relating to the Monon and railroads in general, such as magazines, brochures, and pamphlets; advertisements; clippings; annual reports; shipping statements and bills of lading; expense books; timetables; bound volumes of engine mileage and passenger car records; stock certificates; employee materials including pension lists; tickets; and reports and clippings on accidents. The collection also documents the financial status of the railroad through its various mergers.

6 boxes, 1 oversize box, and 6 bound volumes.

Indiana Historical Society Library

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SNAC Resource ID: 7267570

Indiana Historical Society Library

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New Albany and Salem Railroad.

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Louisville and Nashville Railroad Company. Monon Division

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Louisville, New Albany, and Chicago Railway.

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Kauffman, E. E. collector.

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Chicago, Indianapolis & Louisville Railway Company

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Monon (Railroad)

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The origin of the Monon Railroad dates back to 1847 with the founding of the New Albany and Salem Railroad in Borden, Ind. The railroad got its nickname "Monon" from a creek near Bradford, Ind. Alfter several mergers, expansions and reorganizations, the Monon became an independent line in 1946. In 1971 it merged with the Louisville & Nashville Railroad, and in 1985 L. & N.'s successor, Seaboard System, removed the last of the old Monon rails. From the description of Dispatch ...