Minnesota has a vast railroad history, both as a gateway to the Pacific Northwest and as home to several major railroad companies. The Societyrsquo;s collections document this legacy through artifacts used on the railroads and through the corporate papers of the Great Northern, the Northern Pacific, the Soo Line and others. Curator Matt Anderson and Reference Librarian Hamp Smith take a closer look at these collections.

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History Topics: Building Railroads

Family History #38; Genealogy Resources: Railroad Records

James J. Hill Family Collection