Railroad pass owned by Pullman porter Percy Davis and his wife Georgia Davis

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A laminated rail road pass issued to Pullman porter Percy Davis and his wife, Georgia Davis. The pass is white with a blue logo at center and red and black text. “The Milwaukee Road” is printed at the top of the card in black. Printed at top center in red ink is “1964-65-66,” “VA 4136” and “IN RECOGNITION OF FORTY YEARS OF SERVICE.” The backside of the pass has conditions of use printed on it. The pass is signed by Percy Davis.

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