Photographs [graphic], ca. 1890s-ca. 1970s.

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Photographs [graphic], ca. 1890s-ca. 1970s.

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This collection consists of photographs depicting events and people throughtout most of the history of the Monon Railroad. The collection is arraged in the following series: accidents, special events, passengers and visitors, personnel, physical plant (including crossings, depots, stations, bridges, shops, and yards), rolling stock (trains), logos and uncategorized photographs, and postcards and other printed materials. The rolling stock series also includes a few drawings and some train manufacturers' specifications for engines.

8 boxes of photographs, 1 box of col. photographs, 1 box of OVA photographs, 1 box of graphics, 5 negatives.

Indiana Historical Society Library

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SNAC Resource ID: 7673964

Indiana Historical Society Library

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