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Saint Lawrence Seaway Project – Railroads, 1937-1940

 File — Box: 372, Folder: 13

Scope and Contents

The file includes articles by Lester Velie (“Lean Years for the Rails”), Harold D. Kootz (“The Railroad Crisis”), and one about new types of equipment; a speech by Harry S. Truman on railroad financing; a memorandum about railroads serving the Great Lakes ports; and a memorandum to Robertson about the position of Western railroad presidents concerning the waterway prior to 1933-1934.

Dates

  • Creation: 1937-1940

Creator

Conditions Governing Access

Work diaries used to keep a record of Lauck’s activities on behalf of a number of organizations, arranged by date in Boxes 216-219. Due to their fragile condition, access to the original diaries is restricted. Researchers should use the diaries on microfilm M-1239-1241.

Extent

1 folder(s)

Language of Materials

From the Collection: English

Repository Details

Part of the Albert and Shirley Small Special Collections Library Repository

Contact:
Albert and Shirley Small Special Collections Library
P.O. Box 400110
University of Virginia
Charlottesville Virginia 22904-4110 United States