Erie Lackawanna Railway Company Records
Collection Number: 5013
Kheel Center for Labor-Management Documentation and Archives, Cornell University Library
This collection was processed with the help of generous funding from the National Historical Publications and Records Commission (NHPRC).Title:
Erie Lackawanna Railway Company
Records, 1903-1966
Collection Number:
5013
Creator:
Erie Lackawanna Railway Company
(EL);
Erie Railroad Company (ERIE);
Delaware, Lackawanna and Western Railroad (DL&;
W)
Erie Railroad Company (ERIE);
Delaware, Lackawanna and Western Railroad (DL&;
W)
Quantity:
1.5 linear ft.
Forms of Material:
Records (documents).
Repository:
Kheel Center for Labor-Management Documentation and
Archives, Cornell University Library
Abstract:
Reports and publications generated or collected by the Erie
Lackawanna Railroad Company. Includes records from both the Delaware, Lackawanna and
Western Railroad Company and the Erie Railroad, the two predecessor railroad companies
that formed the Erie Lackawanna Railroad Company.
Language:
Collection material in English
The Erie Lackawanna Railway [EL], known as the Erie Lackawanna Railroad until 1968,
was formed from the 1960 merger of the Erie Railroad and the Delaware, Lackawanna
& Western Railroad. The two railroads merged because of a loss of income
that occurred because of declining passenger traffic, lower freight shipments
because of the decline of coal in western Pennsylvania, and the damage caused to
track systems by Hurricane Diane in 1956.
The Interstate Commerce Commission approved the merger on September 13, 1960, and on
October 17 the Erie Railroad and Delaware, Lackawanna and Western Railroad merged to
form the Erie-Lackawanna Railroad. For the previous four years, the two lines had
already begun consolidating their assets, particularly their facilities on the
Hudson River waterfront and their trackage through southern New York State. After
the merger, the EL did manage to regain profitability in the late 1960s.
The Erie Lackawanna Railway, as opposed to "railroad," was formed March 1, 1968 as a
subsidiary of the Norfolk and Western Railway [NW], which had purchased the EL. Due to
a combination of the continuing decline in railroad traffic, both passenger and
freight, and the major losses suffered by the railway during Hurricane Agnes in
1972, the EL was forced to declare bankruptcy. Although the company initially
resisted joining the consolidation of eastern rail lines by the federal government,
it was eventually forced to change its position due to the fincial burdens caused by
the oil shortages of the early 1970s. In 1976, the EL was able to successfully
petition the federal governement and join the ConRail system.
Inclusive date range: 1903-1966
Bulk dates: 1909-1956
This collection consists of records from the Erie-Lackawanna Railroad Company. The
majority of the records pre-date the founding of the EL, and as such offer more information
on the Delaware, Lackawanna and Western Railroad Company and the Erie Railroad. Of
particular interest are the numerous personnel directories for both railroad companies,
which contain the names of employees, their positions, their addresses and telephone numbers.
Guides to stations served by both railroad systems provide a comprehensive view of the regions
served by both railroads. Additionally, the annual reports include promotional pictures, some
of which document damage to the systems, locomotives used by both systems, and company
headquarters.
There is also documentation concerning the regulation of the railroad industry during World
War II by the War Manpower Commission. Additionally, there are records addressing general
regulations on the railroads in areas such as wages and interstate commerce. Finally, there
are records of meetings with the United States Railroad Labor Boards regarding the national
agreements regarding rules and working conditions.
Some of the pamphlets and booklets are very fragile and require careful handling.
Names:
Erie Lackawanna Railway Company.
Erie Railroad Company
Delaware, Lackawanna and Western Railroad
Company
ConRail
Subjects:
Railroads
Erie-Lackawanna Railroad Company. Archives.
Form and Genre Terms:
Records (documents)
Access Restrictions:
Access to the collections in the Kheel Center is restricted. Please contact a
reference archivist for access to these materials.
Restrictions on Use:
This collection must be used in keeping with the Kheel Center Information Sheet
and Procedures for Document Use.
Cite As:
Erie Lackawanna Railway Company Records #5013. Kheel Center for Labor-Management
Documentation and Archives, Cornell University Library.
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Container
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Description
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Date
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Box 1 | Folder 1 | 1943 | |
Box 1 | Folder 2 | 1943 | |
Format: Publication
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Box 1 | Folder 3 | 1943 | |
Format: Publication
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Box 1 | Folder 4 | 1941 | |
Format: Publication
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Box 1 | Folder 5 | 1956 | |
Format: Publication
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Box 1 | Folder 6 | 1921 | |
Format: Publication
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United States Railroad Labor Board. Wage Series, Report No. 2
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Box 1 | Folder 7 | 1922-1956 | |
Box 1 | Folder 7 | 1922 | |
Format: Pamphlet
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Handbook of Special Instructions and Condensed Bulletins, in effect
February 1, 1922. Signature of A. J. Schilling on cover.
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Format: Pamphlet.
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Box 1 | Folder 7 | 1956 | |
Format: Pamphlet
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Box 1 | Folder 8 | 1916 | |
Format: Publication
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May 1 1916. Signature of A. J. Schilling on cover. Booklet is annotated with
updates to station names and notes on agents at stations.
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Box 2 | Folder 1 | 1908 | |
Format: Publication
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October 1st, 1908.
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Box 2 | Folder 2 | 1934-1935 | |
Box 2 | Folder 2 | 1934 | |
Format: Pamphlet
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List of Officers, Agents, Stations, Equipment and Facilities, Etc.;
Instructions for Railway Mail; First Aid to the Injured; Residence
Address and Telephone Directory. June 1, 1934
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Format: Pamphlet.
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Box 2 | Folder 2 | 1935 | |
Format: Pamphlet
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List of Officers, Agents, Stations, Equipment and Facilities, Etc.;
Instructions for Railway Mail; First Aid to the Injured; Residence
Address and Telephone Directory. July 1, 1935
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Format: Pamphlet.
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Box 2 | Folder 3 | 1909 | |
Format: Publication
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April 1st, 1909
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Box 2 | Folder 4 | 1913-1916 | |
Box 2 | Folder 4 | 1916 | |
Format: Pamphlet
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List of Officers, Agents, Stations, Equipment, Facilities, Etc.;
Instructions for Railway Mail; Telephone Directory; First Aid to the
Injured. April 1916.
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Format: Pamphlet.
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Box 2 | Folder 4 | 1915 | |
Format: Pamphlet
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List of Officers, Agents, Stations, Equipment, Facilities, Etc.;
Instructions for Railway Mail; Telephone Directory; First Aid to the
Injured. April 1915.
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Format: Pamphlet.
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Box 2 | Folder 4 | 1913 | |
Format: Pamphlet
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List of Officers, Agents, Stations, Equipment, Facilities, Etc.;
Instructions for Railway Mail; Telephone Directory; First Aid to the
Injured. August 1913.
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Format: Pamphlet.
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Box 2 | Folder 4 | 1913 | |
Format: Pamphlet
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List of Officers, Agents, Stations, Equipment, Facilities, Etc.;
Instructions for Railway Mail; Telephone Directory; First Aid to the
Injured. April 1913
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Format: Pamphlet.
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Box 2 | Folder 5 | 1917-1926 | |
Box 2 | Folder 5 | 1917 | |
Format: Pamphlet
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List of Officers, Agents, Stations, Equipment, Facilities, Etc.;
Instructions for Railway Mail; Telephone Directory; First Aid to the
Injured. April 1917
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Format: Pamphlet.
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Box 2 | Folder 5 | 1920 | |
Format: Pamphlet
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List of Officers, Agents, Stations, Equipment, Facilities, Etc.;
Instructions for Railway Mail; Telephone Directory; First Aid to the
Injured. June 1920.
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Format: Pamphlet.
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Box 2 | Folder 5 | 1922 | |
Format: Pamphlet
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List of Officers, Agents, Stations, Equipment, Facilities, Etc.;
Instructions for Railway Mail; Telephone Directory; First Aid to the
Injured. March 1922.
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Format: Pamphlet.
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Box 2 | Folder 5 | 1926 | |
Format: Pamphlet
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List of Officers, Agents, Stations, Equipment, Facilities, Etc.;
Instructions for Railway Mail; Telephone Directory; First Aid to the
Injured. July 1926
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Format: Pamphlet.
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Box 2 | Folder 6 | 1916-1931 | |
Box 2 | Folder 6 | 1916 | |
Format: Pamphlet
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List of Officers, Agents, Stations, Equipment, Facilities, Etc.;
Instructions for Railway Mail; Telephone Directory; First Aid to the
Injured. October 1916.
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Format: Pamphlet.
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Box 2 | Folder 6 | 1924 | |
Format: Pamphlet
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List of Officers, Agents, Stations, Equipment, Facilities, Etc.;
Instructions for Railway Mail; Telephone Directory; First Aid to the
Injured. March 1924
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Format: Pamphlet.
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Box 2 | Folder 6 | 1926 | |
Format: Pamphlet
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List of Officers, Agents, Stations, Equipment, Facilities, Etc.;
Instructions for Railway Mail; Telephone Directory; First Aid to the
Injured. July 1926.
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Format: Pamphlet.
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Box 2 | Folder 6 | 1929 | |
Format: Pamphlet
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List of Officers, Agents, Stations, Equipment, Facilities, Etc.;
Instructions for Railway Mail; Telephone Directory; First Aid to the
Injured. October 1929
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Format: Pamphlet.
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Box 2 | Folder 6 | 1931 | |
Format: Pamphlet
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List of Officers, Agents, Stations, Equipment, Facilities, Etc.;
Instructions for Railway Mail; Telephone Directory; First Aid to the
Injured. July 1, 1931.
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Format: Pamphlet.
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Box 2 | Folder 7 | 1909-1912 | |
Box 2 | Folder 7 | 1909 | |
Format: Pamphlet
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List of Officers, Agents, Stations, Equipment, Facilities, Etc.;
Instructions for Railway Mail; Telephone Directory; First Aid to the
Injured. October 1, 1909
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Format: Pamphlet.
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Box 2 | Folder 7 | 1910 | |
Format: Pamphlet
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List of Officers, Agents, Stations, Equipment, Facilities, Etc.;
Instructions for Railway Mail; Telephone Directory; First Aid to the
Injured. April 1, 1910
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Format: Pamphlet.
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Box 2 | Folder 7 | 1910 | |
Format: Pamphlet
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List of Officers, Agents, Stations, Equipment, Facilities, Etc.;
Instructions for Railway Mail; Telephone Directory; First Aid to the
Injured. October 1, 1910.
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Format: Pamphlet.
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Box 2 | Folder 7 | 1911 | |
Format: Pamphlet
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List of Officers, Agents, Stations, Equipment, Facilities, Etc.;
Instructions for Railway Mail; Telephone Directory; First Aid to the
Injured. April 1, 1911
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Format: Pamphlet.
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Box 2 | Folder 7 | 1911 | |
Format: Pamphlet
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List of Officers, Agents, Stations, Equipment, Facilities, Etc.;
Instructions for Railway Mail; Telephone Directory; First Aid to the
Injured. October 1, 1911.
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Format: Pamphlet.
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Box 2 | Folder 7 | 1912 | |
Format: Pamphlet
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List of Officers, Agents, Stations, Equipment, Facilities, Etc.;
Instructions for Railway Mail; Telephone Directory; First Aid to the
Injured. June 1, 1912.
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Format: Pamphlet.
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Box 2 | Folder 7 | 1912 | |
Format: Pamphlet
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List of Officers, Agents, Stations, Equipment, Facilities, Etc.;
Instructions for Railway Mail; Telephone Directory; First Aid to the
Injured. October 1912.
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Format: Pamphlet.
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Box 3 | Folder 1 | 1921 | |
Format: Publication
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Before the United States Railroad Labor Board, Chicago, Il., January 10-18,
1921. Also included: Insert to the volume, Closing Statements of the
Association of Railway Executives, Conference Committee of Managers before
the United States Railroad Labor Board. January 27, 1921.
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Box 3 | Folder 2 | 1939 | |
Format: Publication
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Relating to the National Railroad Adjustment Board and Historical Background
And Growth Of Machinery set up for the Handling Of Railroad Labor Disputes
1888-1940. Compiled by Harry E. Jones, Executive Secretary for the National
Railroad Adjustment Board.
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Box 3 | Folder 3 | 1903-1908 | |
Box 3 | Folder 3 | 1903 | |
Format: Pamphlet
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List of Officers, Agents, Stations, Equipment, Facilities, Etc. January
1, 1903.
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Format: Pamphlet.
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Box 3 | Folder 3 | 1904 | |
Format: Pamphlet
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List of Officers, Agents, Stations, Equipment, Facilities, Etc. January
1, 1904
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Format: Pamphlet.
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Box 3 | Folder 3 | 1905 | |
Format: Pamphlet
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List of Officers, Agents, Stations, Equipment, Facilities, Etc. January
1, 1905.
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Format: Pamphlet.
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Box 3 | Folder 3 | 1906 | |
Format: Pamphlet
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List of Officers, Agents, Stations, Equipment, Facilities, Etc. April 1,
1906.
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Format: Pamphlet.
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Box 3 | Folder 3 | 1906 | |
Format: Pamphlet
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List of Officers, Agents, Stations, Equipment, Facilities, Etc. October
1, 1906.
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Format: Pamphlet.
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Box 3 | Folder 3 | 1907 | |
Format: Pamphlet
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List of Officers, Agents, Stations, Equipment, Facilities, Etc. October
1, 1907.
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Format: Pamphlet.
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Box 3 | Folder 3 | 1907 | |
Format: Pamphlet
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List of Officers, Agents, Stations, Equipment, Facilities, Etc. April 1,
1907.
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Format: Pamphlet.
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Box 3 | Folder 3 | 1908 | |
Format: Pamphlet
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List of Officers, Agents, Stations, Equipment, Facilities, Etc. April 1,
1908.
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Format: Pamphlet.
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Box 3 | Folder 4 | 1957 | |
Format: Publication
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Includes notes for shareholder meeting, March 20, 1957.
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Box 3 | Folder 5 | 1965-1966 | |
For fiscal years 1964 and 1965.
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Box 3 | Folder 5 | 1964 | |
Format: Publication
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Author: Erie Lackawanna Railroad Company
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Format: Publication
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Language: English.
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Box 3 | Folder 5 | 1965 | |
Format: Publication
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Author: Erie Lackawanna Railroad Company
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Format: Publication
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Language: English.
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Box 3 | Folder 6 | 1955-1956 | |
Box 3 | Folder 6 | 1957 | |
Format: Publication
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Author: Gilbert Burck
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Format: Publication
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Language: English.
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Box 3 | Folder 6 | 1955 | |
Format: Publication
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Notes: April 1955
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Format: Publication
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Language: English.
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Box 3 | Folder 6 | 1956 | |
Format: Publication
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Notes: March 23, 1956
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Format: Publication
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Language: English.
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Box 3 | Folder 6 | 1955 | |
Format: Publication
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Language: English.
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Box 3 | Folder 6 | 1956 | |
Format: Publication
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Author: William T. Faricy
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Format: Publication
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Language: English.
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Box 3 | Folder 6 | 1956 | |
Format: Publication
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Author: Eastern Railroad Presidents Conference
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Format: Publication
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Language: English.
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Box 3 | Folder 6 | ||
Format: Publication
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Author: David I. Mackie
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Format: Publication
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Language: English.
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Box 3 | Folder 7 | 1956-1957 | |
Box 3 | Folder 7 | 1956 | |
Format: Publication
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Language: English.
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Box 3 | Folder 7 | 1957 | |
Format: Publication
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Author: Eastern Railroad Presidents Conference
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Format: Publication
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Language: English.
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Box 3 | Folder 7 | 1956 | |
Format: Publication
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Notes: October 29, 1956
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Format: Publication
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Language: English.
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Box 3 | Folder 8 | 1956 | |
Format: Publication
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Box 3 | Folder 9 | 1956 | |
Format: Publication
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October 18-19, 1956. Contains information on track grades, the 104th Annual
Report for FY1955 with pictures of the damage done by Hurricane Diane to
track system, and train time table for 1956.
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