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August 31, 1865 | Payroll
Payroll for C. H. Grenz, Blacksmith, Knoxville, TN, August, 1865
This blacksmith's payroll from August, 1865 lists the time—in days—that C. H. Grenz spent repairing rail cars, tools and engines and details the compensation he received in Knoxville, Tennessee.
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August 31, 1865 | Payroll
Payroll for M. Murphy, Packer, Knoxville, TN, August, 1865
This packer's payroll from August, 1865 lists the time—in days—that M. Murphy spent working at various "general" tasks and details the compensation he received at Knoxville, Tennessee.
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August 31, 1865 | Payroll
Payroll for H. N. Walker, Machinist, Knoxville, TN, August, 1865
This machinist's payroll from August, 1865 lists the time—in days—that H. N. Walker spent working on various engines and details the compensation he received.
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August 31, 1865 | Payroll
Payroll for Jno. Kershaw, Machinist, Knoxville, TN, August, 1865
This machinist's payroll from August, 1865 lists the time—in days—that Jno. Kershaw spent working on various engines and details the compensation he received while working in Knoxville, Tennessee.
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August 31, 1865 | Payroll
Payroll for M. O'Hara, Machinist, Knoxville, TN, August, 1865
This machinist's payroll from August, 1865 lists the time—in days—that M. O'Hara spent working on various engines and details the compensation he received.
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August 31, 1865 | Payroll
Payroll for Jon Chester, Machinist, Knoxville, TN, August, 1865
This machinist's payroll from August, 1865 lists the time—in days—that Jon Chester spent working on various engines and details the compensation he received while working in Knoxville, Tennessee.
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August 31, 1865 | Payroll
Payroll for R. A. Saye, Carpenter, Knoxville, TN, August, 1865
This carpenter's payroll from August, 1865 lists the time—in days—that R. A. Saye spent working at various "general" tasks and details the compensation he received at Knoxville, Tennessee.
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August 31, 1865 | Payroll
Payroll for Peter Weeks, Helper, Knoxville, TN, August, 1865
This payroll from August, 1865 lists the time—in days—that Peter Weeks spent helping to repair rail cars and engines and details the compensation he received in Knoxvile, Tennessee.
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1901 | Pamphlet
A Republican Text-Book for Colored Voters
Meant as a primer for African American voters, this short volume includes a brief interview with William Jennings Bryan, followed by a comment on Jim Crow cars.
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1882 | Pamphlet
B. & M. R. R. Land in Nebraska [German Language edition]
This translation of an 1882 German language document published by the Burlington Railroad Land Commissioner has an index of Nebraska land agents, describes the lands available for purchase, and presents a list of 12 advantages to living in the Nebraska. The railroad also touts its role in settling the region, noting that it "open[s] the land, develop[s] traffic with the rest of the world, and connect[s] resident[s] to the marketplace". It also claims that "the progress in this region has been remarkable since the building of the Burlington road ten years ago, the district has been rapidly populated with the best and solidest class of immigrant", showing both the railroad companies' targeting of immigrants as land buyers and their perception of their role in settling the Plains.
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March 1, 1880 | Pamphlet
Map of the Eastern Half of Nebraska, March 1, 1880
With a detailed map of Burlington and Missouri Railroad lands for sale, optimistic descriptions of Nebraska's agricultural possibilities, and timetables for routes from Eastern cities to Nebraska, this pamphlet and others like it were effective tools for railroads and their agents seeking settlers.
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1878 | Pamphlet
Burlington & Missouri Railroad Lands for Sale, 1878
This 1878 Burlington and Missouri Railroad publicity pamphlet provided information to potential settlers about land in Iowa and Nebraska. It featured information about land agents, land prices, social and cultural oportunities, potential crop yields, and other information to entice settlers to purchase railroad land.
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July 1, 1877 | Pamphlet
Map of Webster County, Neb., July 1877
One of the notable features of this map of Webster county is the amount of land held by the railroad; note also the proposed line between Hastings and Red Cloud. The reverse of the map is full of useful information and propoganda about Webster County, home "land of the richest quality."
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January 1, 1877 | Pamphlet
Prices of B & M Railroad Lands
An examplar with the terms of purchase on credit for Burlington and Missouri Railroad Company Lands; the interest, payment dates, and sample payment amounts are meant to inform prospective buyers who may have not owned land before moving West.
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N.D. | Pamphlet
Land Hunter's and Settlers' Special Low Rates
Published "to aid in the sale and settlement of its lands", this pamphlet by the Burlington and Missouri River Railroad introduces special fares for train tickets to Nebraska. "Exploring Tickets" were designed for those who wished to survey the land before committing to a purchase, while "One-Way Settler's Tickets" were targeted to those who had already made a decision to move to Nebraska. The company also offered rebates on the tickets to those who ended up purchasing land.
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August 4, 1900 | Newspaper
"Jim Crow" Law To Be Tested
The restrictions of Jim Crow laws are tested by Virginia's Pamunkey Indians.
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December 18, 1898 | Newspaper
Race Problem on Railroads
North Carolina plans for Jim Crow cars draw attention.
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November 8, 1894 | Newspaper
The Avalanche
The Republican State Journal celebrates the Republican victory in the November 1894 state and Congressional elections.
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November 5, 1894 | Newspaper
Continued Misrepresentation
Bryan's World Herald defends his record on behalf of the working man and against Republican charges that he favors wage reductions.
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November 3, 1894 | Newspaper
The Guardian Angel of Trusts and Monopolies
Speech by William Jennings Bryan.
