M-O, Aug. 1901-May 1902
Scope and Contents note
Telegrams to and from various CB&Q officials including G. B. Harris, C. M. Higginson, J. J. Hill, and others concerning the movement of trains, railroad buildings and equipment, personnel issues, and travel plans. 1894 telegrams include subject files on the Great Northern and Pullman strikes as well as the march of “Coxey’s Army” led by Jacob Coxey. Coxey was an activist who organized a march to Washington to demand that the government provide work for the unemployed.
Dates
- Creation: Aug. 1901-May 1902
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).
Repository Details
Part of the The Newberry Library - Modern Manuscripts and Archives Repository
60 West Walton Street
Chicago Illinois 60610 United States
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