Wesley Perron Railroad collection

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The Wesley Perron Railroad collection is a compilation of transcribed and summarized newspaper articles and other documents relating to railroads in the Upper Peninsula, especially the Duluth, South Shore and Atlantic (DSS&A) railway. The materials range from 1885 to 1976, though the bulk of the material dates from between 1885 and 1900.

The physical collection is maintained by Peter White Public Library and was originally part of the Superiorland Library Cooperative's Upper Peninsula Regional Digitization Center. For more information about the physical collection, contact Peter White Public Library at (906) 228-9510 or at their Contact Us page.

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Duluth, South Shore, and Atlantic has a gang of men at work
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Duluth, South Shore, and Atlantic has a gang of men at work
Transcription of newspaper article from the L'Anse sentinel (L'Anse, Mich.), Apr. 9, 1892, regarding the Duluth, South Shore, and Atlantic Railway company.
Duluth, South Shore, and Atlantic has a mile and a half of water front
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Duluth, South Shore, and Atlantic has a mile and a half of water front
Transcription of newspaper article from the Northwestern lumberman (Chicago, Ill.), Jan. 22, 1887, regarding the Duluth, South Shore, and Atlantic Railway Company.
Duluth, South Shore, and Atlantic has caused a survey, 1889-10-18
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Duluth, South Shore, and Atlantic has caused a survey, 1889-10-18
Transcription of newspaper article from the Newberry independent (Newberry, Mich.), Oct. 18, 1889, regarding the Duluth, South Shore, and Atlantic Railway Company.
Duluth, South Shore, and Atlantic has caused a survey, 1890-10-18
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Duluth, South Shore, and Atlantic has caused a survey, 1890-10-18
Transcription of newspaper article from the L'Anse sentinel (L'Anse, Mich.), Oct. 18, 1890, regarding the Duluth, South Shore, and Atlantic Railway Company.
Duluth, South Shore, and Atlantic has just issued a circular
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Duluth, South Shore, and Atlantic has just issued a circular
Transcription of newspaper article from the Sault Ste. Marie Democrat (Sault Ste. Marie, Mich.), Dec. 8, 1887, regarding the Duluth, South Shore, and Atlantic Railway Company.
Duluth, South Shore, and Atlantic has let the contract
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Duluth, South Shore, and Atlantic has let the contract
Transcription of newspaper article from the L'Anse sentinel (L'Anse, Mich.), Jan. 2, 1892, regarding the Duluth, South Shore, and Atlantic Railway company.
Duluth, South Shore, and Atlantic has ordered a $20.00
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Duluth, South Shore, and Atlantic has ordered a $20.00
Transcription of newspaper article from the Iron ore (Ishpeming, Mich.), Aug. 18, 1888, regarding the Duluth, South Shore, and Atlantic Railway Company.
Duluth, South Shore, and Atlantic hauling logs --1890
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Duluth, South Shore, and Atlantic hauling logs --1890
Transcription of newspaper article from the Northwestern lumberman (Chicago, Ill.), Sep. 20, 1890, regarding the Duluth, South Shore, and Atlantic Railway Company.
Duluth, South Shore, and Atlantic have finished all the work on their roundhouse
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Duluth, South Shore, and Atlantic have finished all the work on their roundhouse
Transcription of newspaper article from the Sault Ste. Marie Democrat (Sault Ste. Marie, Mich.), Dec. 15, 1887, regarding the Duluth, South Shore, and Atlantic Railway Company.
Duluth, South Shore, and Atlantic have issued their 4th of July announcement
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Duluth, South Shore, and Atlantic have issued their 4th of July announcement
Transcription of newspaper article from the Alger County Republican (Au Train, Mich.), Jun. 23, 1888, regarding the Duluth, South Shore, and Atlantic Railway Company.
Duluth, South Shore, and Atlantic have just built a substantial snow fence
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Duluth, South Shore, and Atlantic have just built a substantial snow fence
Transcription of newspaper article from the Negaunee iron herald (Negaunee, Mich.), Dec. 1, 1887, regarding the Duluth, South Shore, and Atlantic Railway Company.
Duluth, South Shore, and Atlantic is doing a lively business in ore carrying
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Duluth, South Shore, and Atlantic is doing a lively business in ore carrying
Transcription of newspaper article from the Alger County Republican (Au Train, Mich.), Jun. 30, 1888, regarding the Duluth, South Shore, and Atlantic Railway Company.
Duluth, South Shore, and Atlantic is now complete about 40 miles east of Dogwood
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Duluth, South Shore, and Atlantic is now complete about 40 miles east of Dogwood
Transcription of newspaper article from the Negaunee iron herald (Negaunee, Mich.), Nov. 10, 1887, regarding the Duluth, South Shore, and Atlantic Railway Company.
Duluth, South Shore, and Atlantic is now selling non transferable 1000 mile tickets limited to one year
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Duluth, South Shore, and Atlantic is now selling non transferable 1000 mile tickets limited to one year
Transcription of newspaper article from the Negaunee iron herald (Negaunee, Mich.), Dec. 8, 1887, regarding the Duluth, South Shore, and Atlantic Railway Company.
Duluth, South Shore, and Atlantic is offering
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Duluth, South Shore, and Atlantic is offering
Transcription of newspaper article from the Alger County Republican (Au Train, Mich.), Dec. 18, 1891, regarding the Duluth, South Shore, and Atlantic Railway company.
Duluth, South Shore, and Atlantic is preparing for winter
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Duluth, South Shore, and Atlantic is preparing for winter
Transcription of newspaper article from the Newberry news (Newberry, Mich.), Jul. 19, 1888, regarding the Duluth, South Shore, and Atlantic Railway Company.
Duluth, South Shore, and Atlantic line being constructed crosses Montreal river
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Duluth, South Shore, and Atlantic line being constructed crosses Montreal river
Transcription of newspaper article from the Northwestern lumberman (Chicago, Ill.), Aug. 6, 1887, regarding the Duluth, South Shore, and Atlantic Railway Company.
Duluth, South Shore, and Atlantic makes slight changes
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Duluth, South Shore, and Atlantic makes slight changes
Transcription of newspaper article from the L'Anse sentinel (L'Anse, Mich.), Apr. 23, 1892, regarding the Duluth, South Shore, and Atlantic Railway company.
Duluth, South Shore, and Atlantic now runs its passenger
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Duluth, South Shore, and Atlantic now runs its passenger
Transcription of newspaper article from the Sault Ste. Marie news (Sault Ste. Marie, Mich.), May 26, 1888, regarding the Duluth, South Shore, and Atlantic Railway Company.
Duluth, South Shore, and Atlantic on June 3
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Duluth, South Shore, and Atlantic on June 3
Transcription of newspaper article from the Newberry news (Newberry, Mich.), Jun. 7, 1888, regarding the Duluth, South Shore, and Atlantic Railway Company.
Duluth, South Shore, and Atlantic ordered 20 new coaches
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Duluth, South Shore, and Atlantic ordered 20 new coaches
Transcription of newspaper article from the Alger County Republican (Au Train, Mich.), Mar. 31, 1888, regarding the Duluth, South Shore, and Atlantic Railway Company.
Duluth, South Shore, and Atlantic ore shipping office
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Duluth, South Shore, and Atlantic ore shipping office
Transcription of newspaper article from the Daily mining journal (Marquette, Mich.), Jul. 17, 1889, regarding the Duluth, South Shore, and Atlantic Railway Company.
Duluth, South Shore, and Atlantic owe it to themselves
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Duluth, South Shore, and Atlantic owe it to themselves
Transcription of newspaper article from the Alger County Republican (Au Train, Mich.), Jun. 2, 1888, regarding the Duluth, South Shore, and Atlantic Railway Company.
Duluth, South Shore, and Atlantic passenger train
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Duluth, South Shore, and Atlantic passenger train
Transcription of newspaper article from the Daily mining journal (Marquette, Mich.), Jan. 20, 1891, regarding the Duluth, South Shore, and Atlantic Railway Company.
Duluth, South Shore, and Atlantic pay car
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Duluth, South Shore, and Atlantic pay car
Transcription of newspaper article from the L'Anse sentinel (L'Anse, Mich.), Apr. 2, 1892, regarding the Duluth, South Shore, and Atlantic Railway company.