Stories of Kalamazoo. [1948-08-09].

In this episode of "Stories of Kalamazoo", Dr. Willis Dunbar delivers the first part in a series of stories on the railroads of Michigan. He starts by describing the elaborate route one would have to travel to reach South Bend or Lansing by rail, and bemoans the lack of passenger cars connecting the...

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Bibliographic Details
Corporate Author: WKZO (Radio station : Kalamazoo, Mich.) (Broadcaster)
Other Authors: Dunbar, Willis Frederick, 1902-1970 (Host)
Language:English
Series:Kalamazoo Valley Museum WKZO transcription disc collection.
Subjects:
Railroads > Michigan > History.
Railroads > Michigan > Passenger traffic.
Public affairs radio programs.
Nonfiction radio programs.
Genre:
Public affairs radio programs.
Nonfiction radio programs.
Online Access:
Listen to sound recording - All users (Michigan State University Libraries)
Physical Description:1 online resource (1 audio file (11 min., 48 sec.))
Format: Electronic Audio Software
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Summary:
In this episode of "Stories of Kalamazoo", Dr. Willis Dunbar delivers the first part in a series of stories on the railroads of Michigan. He starts by describing the elaborate route one would have to travel to reach South Bend or Lansing by rail, and bemoans the lack of passenger cars connecting the major cities of Western Michigan. He then details the entire history of railroads in lower Michigan, who built them, who used them, and what changes they underwent over time. Dunbar ends by illustrating the basic railroad framework as it is today in lower Michigan.
Note:Part of the Kalamazoo Valley Museum WKZO transcription disc collection.
Originally broadcast on WKZO Radio.
Call Number:Voice 45137
Playing Time:00:11:48
Event Details:
Broadcast 1948 August 9