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"Proposed Railroad from Tampico to the Rio Grande River." File No. 310-985, Part 1. From Includes bluelines, presumably of route. (~.25"). SPM decided ultimately that they weren't interested, after a typically long gestation period. No one ever seems to have made any kinds of business decisions quickly in Mexico, including the SP de México
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"Rail and Fastenings Furnished by S.P.Co to SP de Mexico." File No. SPM 342, Part 1. From
Manuscripts
These materials, consisting primarily of correspondence but also including maps, news clippings, photographs, and blueprints, are arranged and bound by topic according to the Southern Pacific's internal organizational schema. There are 160 individual bound items in these 23 boxes. Each grouping is in reverse chronological order as it was originally filed by SP de México administrators. Collection has material in English and Spanish.
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[no cover, so no title.] In any case, it's file SPM 310-973, as noted on many individual pieces. [no part number noted.] Includes many relevant news clippings. Appears to be a miscellaneous collection of material?? Not sure. Discusses RR structures, $ owed SP by Mexican government, military troubles on line, possible construction in Mazatlán, etc. (~1.5")
Manuscripts
These materials, consisting primarily of correspondence but also including maps, news clippings, photographs, and blueprints, are arranged and bound by topic according to the Southern Pacific's internal organizational schema. There are 160 individual bound items in these 23 boxes. Each grouping is in reverse chronological order as it was originally filed by SP de México administrators. Collection has material in English and Spanish.
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"Question as to whether SP de Mex is a Mexican or Foreign Company." File No. SPM 120, Section 1. From On cover: "Department: Office of President." Thin item
Manuscripts
These materials, consisting primarily of correspondence but also including maps, news clippings, photographs, and blueprints, are arranged and bound by topic according to the Southern Pacific's internal organizational schema. There are 160 individual bound items in these 23 boxes. Each grouping is in reverse chronological order as it was originally filed by SP de México administrators. Collection has material in English and Spanish.
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[no cover.] File No. 310-973. Includes numerous mounted U.S. and Mexican newspaper clippings from this period. (~1.5"). The focus of this tightly topical group is the announcement of the SPM's intention to complete the 109-mile gap from Tepic to La Quemada, after the major interruption of the Revolution, and attendant discussion, etc. Hence the numerous news clippings, etc., many of which will be quite useful. Obregon was at ceremony, along with Julius Kruttschnitt, SP Chairman, Harry Chandler, etc
Manuscripts
These materials, consisting primarily of correspondence but also including maps, news clippings, photographs, and blueprints, are arranged and bound by topic according to the Southern Pacific's internal organizational schema. There are 160 individual bound items in these 23 boxes. Each grouping is in reverse chronological order as it was originally filed by SP de México administrators. Collection has material in English and Spanish.
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File No. SPM 071-01. Several items, dated noting bond-related items for SPM and for the Nacozari RR
Manuscripts
These materials, consisting primarily of correspondence but also including maps, news clippings, photographs, and blueprints, are arranged and bound by topic according to the Southern Pacific's internal organizational schema. There are 160 individual bound items in these 23 boxes. Each grouping is in reverse chronological order as it was originally filed by SP de México administrators. Collection has material in English and Spanish.
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"SPM: Extensions and Completion of Existing Main Line and Branches." File No. 310-973, Part 9. From "Includes settlement with the Mexican Government on account of construction, transportation service, depredations, and transportation and other taxes, etc." Includes some discussion of the 1933 resignation of Mexican Secretary of Finance, Alberto Pani; and his disagreements with Pres. Rodriguez. Notes that Calles will become the new Secretary of Finance. Pani was an important player in SPM dealings with the government because of regular Mexican attempts to tax the SPM for various reasons. Some discussion of tourist hotels, such as rough draft of Committee action dated 6/6?/33
Manuscripts
These materials, consisting primarily of correspondence but also including maps, news clippings, photographs, and blueprints, are arranged and bound by topic according to the Southern Pacific's internal organizational schema. There are 160 individual bound items in these 23 boxes. Each grouping is in reverse chronological order as it was originally filed by SP de México administrators. Collection has material in English and Spanish.
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