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Series II: Speeches of executives, 1914-1986, undated

 Series

Scope and Contents

This series contains speeches and interviews given by Southern Railway presidents, vice presidents, and system officers. These speeches were delivered to railroad companies, various rotary clubs, associations and advisory boards for shipping, commissioners, suppliers, and specialized divisions. Some of these speeches were delivered during company ceremonies, conferences, and meetings. Included are speeches given by Fairfax Harrison (1913-1937), W. Graham Claytor (1967-1977), L. Stanley Crane (1977-1980), and Harold H. Hall (1980-1982), and Robert B. Claytor (1982-1987), who served as the first president of Norfolk Southern.

Dates

  • 1914-1986, undated

Creator

Conditions Governing Access

This collection is open for research.

Extent

2.63 linear ft. (four document cases and one oversize box)

Language

From the Collection: English

Arrangement

This series is arranged chronologically.

Repository Details

Part of the Kenan Research Center at Atlanta History Center Repository

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