Corporate records, 1847-1956.

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Corporate records, 1847-1956.

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The records represent the Vandalia Railroad Company and 13 of its predecessor and leased lines. The records of another 13 predecessors are missing. Most companies are represented only by minute books, although board files, account books, stock ledgers, and reports to the I.C.C. are available for some of the larger companies.

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