Subgroup 58: Chariton Branch, 1871-1919
Scope and Contents note
This company was incorporated in 1871 as a separate company by the B&MRR, Iowa to construct a branch of its line from Chariton to Leon, Iowa. After construction was completed in August of 1872, the line was operated by the B&MRR, Iowa as lessee.
Record group contains corporate records, stock ledgers, lists, and powers of attorney.
Dates
- Creation: 1871-1919
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
Arranged in four series: Records, 1871-1919 (58.2); Stock ledger, 1872-1877 (+58.3); Stock powers of attorney, 1872-1876 (58.4); and Stock lists, 1873-1893 (+58.5).
General Physical Description note
1.7 linear feet (.5 boxes and 2 oversize volumes)
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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