Scope and Contents The David Jones collection consists of photocopies of articles by David Jones about the Owosso Machine Company and Clarence L. Gangluff. There are also articles about restoring the Pere Marquette Engine 1225 by the Michigan State University Railroad Club as well as a script for a film about the fire up of the engine. Other materials include a reminiscence by David Jones about Del Bennett and note cards and speeches from the effort to prevent Senate Bill #1 Criminal Justice Codification,...

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In these reminiscences, Joseph Canavan recalls some of his experiences as a fireman for the Pere Marquette Railway Company (ca.1920). Canavan discusses his work, problems and conditions during a number of railroad trips in Southwestern Michigan.