Peoples Gas Light & Coke Co. records, 1887-1952 (bulk 1909-1930).

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Peoples Gas Light & Coke Co. records, 1887-1952 (bulk 1909-1930).

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The Peoples Gas Light and Coke Company records consist of 2.25 linear feet spanning the years 1887 to 1952 (bulk 1909 to 1930) and consist of correspondence, speeches, reports, resolutions, minutes, newspaper clippings, and publications. These records relate specifically to Samuel Insull's affiliation with Peoples Gas Light and Coke Company and several other companies.

2.25 linear feet.

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