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Hello, Witnessforpeace - You've indicated an interest in railroad history in the U.S, with access "to many publications of the Railway & Locomotive Historical Society." Dr. John Tennison is a researcher in the origins of Boogie Woogie music which developed from lumber camps in east Texas along now-defunct railways. Should you have any information pertaining to Dr. Tennison's research he would greatly appreciate hearing from you. I invite you to peruse his website http://www.bowofo.org/ His email address is nonjohn@nonjohn.com

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