Michigan State University Archives and Historical Collections
Chicago and Western Michigan Railway Company Records
c.00402
Table of Contents
Summary Information
- Repository
- Michigan State University Archives and Historical Collections
- Creator
- Chicago and West Michigan Railway Company.
- Title
- Chicago and Western Michigan Railway Company records
- ID
- c.00402
- Date [inclusive]
- 1885-1896
- Extent
- 0.1 Cubic feet , 2 volumes in box
- Language
- English
Preferred Citation
Researchers wishing to cite this collection should include the following information: "Item title, Collection title, Collection Identifier, Michigan State University Archives & Historical Collections, East Lansing, Michigan".
Historical Note
The Chicago and West Michigan Railway (C&WM) is a defunct railroad which operated in the state of Michigan between 1881 and 1899. It was one of the three companies which merged to become the Pere Marquette Railway.
The C&WM was formed on October 1, 1881, through the consolidation of the Chicago and West Michigan Railroad, the Grand Rapids, Newaygo and Lake Shore Railroad, the Grand Haven Railroad and the Indiana and Michigan Railroad. (Source: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Chicago_and_West_Michigan_Railway)
Scope and Contents note
The collection contains letterpress books containing correspondence concerning business and legal transactions of the Chicago and Western Michigan Railroad Company.
The first volume contains copies of letters written between January 15 and May 16, 1885. At that time, J. B. Mulliken was General Manager of the railroad. The second volume contains copies of correspondence written from April 27 to August 27, 1896. Charles H. Heald was the railroad's General Manager at the time.
Administrative Information
Publication Information
Michigan State University Archives and Historical Collections January 1967
Conrad Hall888 Wilson Road, Room 101
East Lansing , MI, 48824
517-355-2330
archives@msu.edu
Revision Description
July 2000
Conditions Governing Access
Collection is open for research.
Legal Status
Copyright: Michigan State University Property Rights: Michigan State University
Conditions Governing Use
Permission to publish material from this collection must be obtained from University Archives & Historical Collections, Michigan State University.
Custodial History
Gift of Kenneth Priestly, 1958-09-26. Transferred by Michigan State University Museum.
Controlled Access Headings
Personal Name(s)
- Priestly, Kenneth
Subject(s)
- Railroad companies
- Railroads
- Transportation
Collection Inventory
Volume | ||||
Correspondence (2 volumes in box) |
1-2 | |||