Milwaukee Road Contract Records, 1866-1984

Scope and Content Note

This collection contains contracts and agreements between the Milwaukee Road and various vendors. The contracts involve land purchases, sales, and leases; trackage rights with other railroads; construction and maintenance of various structures; and other miscellaneous permissions. There are also contracts related to locomotives and cars of the Milwaukee Road. These include the purchase of the cars and locomotives, as well as for related equipment. Both series contain correspondence, drawings, photographs, contracts and other legal documents.