Leonard H. Murray (1913 – November 20, 2001) was an American railroad executive. A graduate of the University of Minnesota Law School,[1] Murray served as President of the Soo Line Railroad for 17 years.[2] His careful management enabled the Soo to survive in difficult times.[3] He also practiced law in Minnesota and served as President of the Duluth, South Shore, and Atlantic Railroad for a time.[4]
References
- ^ Her, Lucy Y. (December 4, 2001). "Obituary: Leonard H. Murray, 88, Soo Line chairman and CEO". Star Tribune. Minneapolis: Startribune.com. Archived from the original on September 11, 2012. Retrieved 2013-09-18.
- ^ Gaertner, John T. (2009). The Duluth, South Shore and Atlantic Railway: a history of the Lake Superior district's primary iron ore hauler. Bloomington, Indiana: Indiana University Press. p. 287. ISBN 978-0-253-35192-0.
The new Soo Line Railroad did become a profitable institution under Leonard Murray, justifying the Canadian Pacific's push for consolidation.
- ^ "The Soo Line, The Minneapolis, St. Paul and Sault Ste. Marie Railway". American-rails.com. Retrieved 2013-09-18.
- ^ "Soo Line Railroad in Encyclopedia". Tutorgig.info. Retrieved 2013-09-18.[permanent dead link]