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Mr. and Mrs. William Bankson's Oral History

This is the oral history of Mr. and Mrs. William Bankson. They were interviewed by Betty Turnell on March 27, 1986. The interview includes his time with Wabash Railroad and their family life.

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Photographs of the Wabash R.R. Steam Locomotive #673

RR101-Wabash Engine 673 Class J 4-6-2 Late 1930's234.jpg
Photographs of the Wabash R.R. Class J, 4-6-2 steam engine #673 "Banner Blue" in Decatur IL in the late 1930's.

Tags: 1930's, 673, Banner Blue, Class J, Decatur IL, Herald and Review, Locomotive, Locomotives, Photo File: Railroads, railroad, Railroads, Steam, Steam Locomotives, train, Trains, Wabash, Wabash R.R.

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Board of Directors Meeting - June 19, 1975

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This is the minutes and agenda for the Board of Directors meeting on June 19, 1975. At this meeting, the Board discussed the air conditioning…

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