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State Property Control Commission - Western and Atlantic Railroad - Subject Files

 Series
Identifier: 085-01-010

Scope and Contents

This series consists of documents relating to the State Properties Commission's responsibility for the disposition of the Western and Atlantic Railroad and all associated property, including that in Tennessee. The Commission engages in the following activities in fulfillment of its mission: leasing property by receiving bids and by submitting proposals to the General Assembly for approval and managing property by inspecting it, insuring it against loss, and paying any taxes legally levied by Tennessee. The types of records included are: Documentation of property transactions, especially material regarding 1 eases, correspondence with public officials and private citizens concerning the use of the railroad and its property rights, reports recommending utilization of the railroad and associated property, and other records concerning the commission's responsibility for the rail road. Many of the documents pertain to the Louisville and Nashville Railroad's lease of the Western and Atlantic.

Dates

  • Created: 1963-1968

Creator

Conditions Governing Access

Unrestricted

Extent

1.00 Cubic Feet

Language of Materials

English

Arrangement Note

The files are foldered and arranged alphabetically.

Related Materials

For additional information on the Western and Atlantic, see Record Group 18, Western and Atlantic Railroad, and Record Group 17, Public Service Commission.

Title
State Property Control Commission - Western and Atlantic Railroad - Subject Files
Author
Georgia Archives
Description rules
Local
Language of description
English
Script of description
Latin

Repository Details

Part of the Georgia Archives Repository

Contact:
5800 Jonesboro Rd
Morrow GA 30260 United States