Wreck at Henryetta

[rrted]

I've got copies of two photos, captioned wreck at Henryetta, 11 "colored" passengers died. No other information. The cars are wood, so I'm guessing late 19th-early 20th century. Can someone give me more precise information about this wreck? Or tell me how to begin researching it?
Thanks for the help,
rrted

[Rick Morgan]

Sounds like the wreck of 18 Aug 1929, 12 passengers and 2 employees killed. Go to the DOT Special Collections Library

http://dotlibrary.specialcollection.net/

From there take the link to the ICC Railroad Accident Reports 1911-1994; You can either use the search engine provided (search on "Henryetta") or go to the 1929 and find the file.

Rick Morgan
O'Fallon MO