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William C. Baker, 1975 April 11

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Identifier: OH 8078

Abstract

William C. Baker was Vice President in charge of operations of the Baltimore and Ohio Railroad, 1949-1961. In this interview, he discusses his railroad career (beginning in 1906) in Baltimore, Western Maryland, Ohio, and Chicago; diesel engines replacing steam; servicing steam engines; trainmaster duties; and "Fair of the Iron Horse," the 1927 celebration of the one hundredth anniversary of the Baltimore and Ohio Railroad.

Dates

  • 1975 April 11

Creator

Conditions Governing Access

The collection is open for research use.

Extent

38 Minutes (Audio recording)

17 Pages (Transcript)

Language of Materials

From the Collection: English

Creator

Repository Details

Part of the H. Furlong Baldwin Library Repository

Contact:
H. Furlong Baldwin Library
Maryland Center for History and Culture
610 Park Avenue
Baltimore MD 21201 United States
4106853750