Sam Speas papers, 1886-1985 [manuscript].

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Sam Speas papers, 1886-1985 [manuscript].

http://www.worldcat.org/oclc/300312637

The collection contains a sampling of family records (1886-1894); research materials and manuscript copies for Speas' book (1984-1985); assorted railroad related records from the Colorado and Southern Railway: work orders, employee's hospital association, timetables, booklets, correspondence (1925-1979); general Colo. railroad research, railroad maps.

6 linear ft. (6 boxes), 1 oversize tube

Denver Public Library, Central Library

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SNAC Resource ID: 7282298

Denver Public Library, Central Library

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Colorado and Southern Railway

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Incorporated in 1898 under the laws of the state of Colorado, the company operated a line from Denver, Colorado to Texline, Texas. It was controlled by the Chicago, Burlington, and Quincy Railroad Company, owners of a majority of its capital stock. From the description of Corporate records, 1918-1968. (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 313866008 Incorporated in 1898 to take over through foreclosure Union Pacific Denver and Gulf Railway and Denver, Leadville, and Gunnison Railway...

Speas family

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Coel, Margaret,

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Speas, Sam, 1901-1981

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Samuel F. "Sam" Speas was born in Colo. in 1901. His father worked for the railroad and Speas, who developed a lifelong interest in the railroads, also began work as a fireman on the Colorado and Southern Railway in 1921. He went on to become an engineer (1940) before retiring in 1967. Speas was also active in the Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers. His daughter, the author Margaret Coel, helped compile her father's memories for his book, "Goin' Railroading" (1985). Speas died in 1981. ...