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Monograph #1: James N. Spencer: Remembrances of the Pacific Electric

December 10, 2009

From early childhood trips on the P. E., Railroad Boosters fan trips, riding a three-car train from Hollywood Boulevard and Vermont Avenue to the Rose Parade and rail fanning around the system during and after World War II, Jim Spencer recounts them all in his own unique style. 44 pages with 33 photographs and index.

Oral History Series #1

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  1. I’ve been looking for a way to obtain a copy “Last Days of Mount Lowe” by C Seims: PERHS monograph #3.?

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