Telephone order books, 1935-1961.

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Telephone order books, 1935-1961.

1935-1961

The series consists of telephone orders issued to the Peninsular Telephone Company and the Southern Bell Telephone and Telegraph Company by the Railroad and Public Utilities Commission and its predecessor, the Railroad Commission. Included are maps of base rate areas and exchange tariffs, which list rates and regulations.

12 v.

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SNAC Resource ID: 7341060

Florida State Archive

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Railroad Commission of the State of Florida

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The Railroad Commission of the State of Florida was created in 1887 (Ch. 3746, Laws of Florida), abolished in 1891 (Ch. 4068, Laws), and re-established in 1897 (Ch. 4549, Laws) to regulate the rates and services of railroads. The authority of the commission was expanded by successive legislatures to include the regulation of telephone and telegraph companies; motor transportation common carriers; express companies; sleeping car companies; boat line operations; and bridge and canal companies. The...

Florida Railroad and Public Utilities Commission

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The Florida Railroad and Public Utilities Commission was created in 1947 (Ch. 24095, Laws), succeeding the Railroad Commission of the State of Florida. Its primary purpose was the regulation of railroads, public utilities, and motor transportation in Florida. It established rules and regulations, supervised rates and services, issued certificates and permits, collected taxes and fees, heard complaints, and issued written orders. The Commission was renamed the Florida Public Utilities Commission ...

Peninsular Telephone Company.

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Southern Bell Telephone and Telegraph Company

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