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Subgroup 59: Creston Branch, 1871-1919

 Sub-Group
Identifier: CB&Q 59

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Scope and Contents note

This company was incorporated in 1871 by the B&MRR, Iowa to build a branch from Creston, Iowa, to the southern boundary of Iowa near Hopkins, Missouri, and then to St. Joseph, Missouri. The line operated under lease to B&MRR, Iowa upon date of completion in 1872.

Record group contains corporate records, stock ledgers, stock lists and transfers, and a construction ledger.

Dates

  • Creation: 1871-1919

Creator

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 six series: Records, 1871-1919 (59.2); Stock ledger, 1872-1880 (+59.3); Stock transfers, 1872-1888 (+59.4); Stock powers of attorney, 1874-1877 (59.5); Construction ledger, 1872-1873 (59.6); and Stock lists, 1873-1887 (+59.8).

General Physical Description note

1.9 linear feet (1 box and 3 oversize volumes)

Repository Details

Part of the The Newberry Library - Modern Manuscripts and Archives Repository

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