John Insley Blair papers, 1860s?

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John Insley Blair papers, 1860s?

http://www.worldcat.org/oclc/85857042

Typescript copies of 3 diaries recounting John Blair's travels; published maps showing Blair's interests in the construction of railroads in Iowa and Nebraska; and one manuscript journal (1863).

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State Historical Society of Iowa, Library

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SNAC Resource ID: 8335370

State Historical Society of Iowa, Library

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Blair, John Insley, 1802-1899

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Railroad magnate and philanthropist, of Blairstown, New Jersey. From the description of Papers, 1861-1873 (inclusive). (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 122602474 Capitalist, philanthropist, and railroad tycoon. From the description of John Insley Blair papers, 1830-1896. (New Jersey Historical Society Library). WorldCat record id: 54347020 In the early 1860s Blair made trips to Iowa to explore possibilities for building railroads in Iowa. Through partnersh...