Photograph of the Northern Pacific's de Luxe "North Coast Limited" westbound, headed by engine No. 2671 -- a Northern type 4-8-4 locomotive -- departing from the St. Paul Union Station. City buildings are visible behind the train.

A letter written to Mr. T. N. Carswell, Parramore Post No. 57, American Legion, Abilene, Texas, from Basil L. Walters, Vice-President and Executive Editor, Minneapolis Star Journal and Tribune, dated December 9, 1941. Walters advises Carswell that the song lyrics of "Ballad for Americans", written by a WPA worker, is what expresses his definition of Americanism writing that the chorus asks: "And who are you?" The voice answers back: "I am America." "Our country's strong, Our country's young. And it's greatest songs are yet unsung ― Our marching song will come again."

A photograph print showing Great Northern (GN) 2551, 4-8-4, Minneapolis, MN.

A photograph print showing the Northern Pacific (NP) 2662, 4-8-4 (BLW, class A-3), East St. Paul, MN.

A photograph print showing the Chicago, Rock Island & Pacific (CRIP, RI, or ROCK) 2541, 2-8-2, Minneapolis, MN.

A photograph print showing the Soo Line 1031, 2-8-2, Minneapolis, MN. (Ex: CRI&P 2568, sold to SOO April 1941)