Subseries IV: Federal Control Records, 1915 - 1927
Scope and Contents
This subseries contains financial records from the period of federal control and material relating to subsequent claims against the federal government. Files are from the Auditor's Office, unless otherwise noted.
Dates
- 1915 - 1927
Language of Material
English, except for a very small number of files in French, Finnish, or German.
Access
Available for use in the Michigan Technological University Archives and Copper Country Historical Collections.
Note that most folders in the collection do not have titles written on them. Please refer to the collection inventory for the titles.
Biographical / Historical
In late December 1917, the federal government took control of all railroads in the United States in order to ensure reliable service during the unprecedented demand for shipping created by the First World War. Federal control ended on March 1, 1920, but legal battles over railroad claims for compensation continued for years.
Extent
From the Collection: 590.25 Cubic Feet (434 boxes, 49 drawers, 447 volumes)
Creator
- From the Collection: Copper Range Company (Organization)
Repository Details
Part of the Michigan Technological University Archives and Copper Country Historical Collections Repository