Papers, 1877-1915.

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Papers, 1877-1915.

The collection consists of a mix of papers collected by Joseph F. Gilbreath. Included are Gilbreath's railway conductor credential certificate, receipts of various kinds, a letter, a deed, and some printed items including an obituary for a Gilbreath family member.

1 manuscript folder, 1 artifact.

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SNAC Resource ID: 7955519

Indiana Historical Society Library

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Gilbreath family.

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Gilbreath, Joseph F.

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Joseph F. Gilbreath was employed as a conductor for the Indianapolis Union Railway Company. The Indianapolis Union Railway Company was founded in the early 1850s, operated fourteen miles of track known as the Belt Railroad, and connected to Union Passenger Station which was also owned by the company. From the description of Papers, 1877-1915. (Indiana Historical Society Library). WorldCat record id: 66281959 ...

Indianapolis Union Railway Company

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The Indianapolis Union Railway Company was founded in the 1850s. The company owned and maintained the Indianapolis Union Station and in 1882 leased the railway equipment, track, and facilities of the Indianapolis Belt Railroad and Stock Yards Company. Since its creation this railroad entity was for the purpose of easing and streamlining the exchange of freight and passengers between the different railroad companies that ran through Indianapolis. In April of 1976 the ownership of IURC was transfe...