Transportation and railroad department records, 1958-1989 (bulk 1900-1960).

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Transportation and railroad department records, 1958-1989 (bulk 1900-1960).

http://www.worldcat.org/oclc/62703581

Materials in this collection span the life of the YMCA's railroad and transportation departments, from before its official start in 1877 to its end in 1989. The bulk of the records come from the Railroad Department, during the time when railroads were the primary mode of transportation for both people and goods. Material includes secretary reports, information on the potential expansion of railroad work into foreign countries, as well as convention and conference reports. Also included is information on selected railroad branches, which ranges from a note card outlining basic information about the building to multiple folders containing minutes, reports and publications.

13 cu. ft. (18 boxes).

University of Minnesota, Minneapolis

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SNAC Resource ID: 7858320

University of Minnesota, Minneapolis

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