Subgroup 53: Miscellaneous Papers, 1868-1873
Scope and Contents note
This subgroup contains construction statements, locomotive statements, correspondence pertaining to the consolidation of the B&MRR, Iowa and CB&Q, pool statements, timetables, vouchers, and other miscellaneous papers. Of note is a printed report by Thomas Doane on bridging the Missouri River. Correspondents include C. E. Perkins, Robert Harris, J. M. Walker, J. N. Denison, and J. W. Brooks.
Dates
- Creation: 1868-1873
Creator
- From the Record Group: Chicago, Burlington & Quincy Railroad Company (Organization)
Conditions Governing Access
The Chicago, Burlington & Quincy Railroad Company Records are open for research in the Special Collections Reading Room; 1 box at a time (Priority III).
Arrangement note
Subgroup is arranged in seven series: Construction Orders, 1869-1870 (53.1); Performance of Locomotives, 1869-1873 (53.2); Miscellaneous Papers, 1870-1873 (53.3); Miscellaneous Statements, 1870-1873 (53.4); Timetables, 1870-1871 (53.5); Vouchers and receipts, 1869-1871 (53.6); and Report of Thomas Doane, 1868 (53.7).
General Physical Description note
0.8 linear feet (2 boxes and 2 folders)
Repository Details
Part of the The Newberry Library - Modern Manuscripts and Archives Repository
60 West Walton Street
Chicago Illinois 60610 United States
312-255-3512
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