Records, 1885-1920 (bulk 1905-1920).

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Records, 1885-1920 (bulk 1905-1920).

http://www.worldcat.org/oclc/86134333

The records of the General Superintendent-Northwest System are surviving fragments preserved by several successor offices.

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Hagley Museum & Library

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SNAC Resource ID: 8343597

Hagley Museum & Library

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Whiter, Edward T. (Edward Tait), 1864-1947

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Pittsburgh and Lake Erie Railroad Company

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Pennsylvania Railroad

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Calumet River Railway Company.

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County, A. J. 1871-1944.

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Ohio River and Western Railway Company.

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