Burlington Northern Clown Club and Band records, 1958-1985.

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Burlington Northern Clown Club and Band records, 1958-1985.

Correspondence, directories of members, performance materials and recordings of performances of the Burlington Northern Clown Club and Band and on the web:

1.0 cubic feet (1 box).

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SNAC Resource ID: 8103594

Minnesota Historical Society Library

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Great Northern Railway Company (U.S.)

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The Rexford, Mont., station of the Great Northern Railway was established in 1903. It was closed in 1972 when the railroad was rerouted due to the flooding of the area behind the Libby Dam. The building was moved to Eureka where it became part of the Tobacco Valley Historical Village Museum. From the description of Records of the Rexford Station, Rexford, Mont., 1952-1970. (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 70962045 On 23 Feb. 1910 two Great Northern Railway trains--the "Seattle...

Achterling, Bob

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Burlington Northern Inc.

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Burlington Northern Clown Club and Band.

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The Burlington Northern Clown Club and Band began as a community service under the former Great Northern Railway Company, probably as early as the 1950s. The band performed along the rail line at community festivals, charity events, and at children's hospitals, senior citizen residences, and schools for the underprivileged. It was especially active during the St. Paul Winter Carnival. George Donnay and Robert W. Achterling coordinated the activities of the band. From the guide to the...