Series 71 R3: H. S. Russell Trust, 1867-1881
Scope and Contents note
Organized by C. E. Perkins, J. M. Forbes, and Nathanial Thayer in the name of J. M. Forbes' son-in-law to buy and sell Iowa lands along the railroad.Series contains incoming correspondence from local agents and purchasers concerning land sales and contracts. Also includes some miscellaneous papers, financial statements, plat maps, and memos.
Dates
- Creation: 1867-1881
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).
Extent
1 box (and 10 folders)
Arrangement note
Series is arranged in two subseries: In-letters, 1867-1881 (71 R3.1); and Miscellaneous papers, 1867-1874 (71 R 3.2).
Repository Details
Part of the The Newberry Library - Modern Manuscripts and Archives Repository
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Chicago Illinois 60610 United States
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