1951 Press Photo A.T. Mercier & Donald Russell look at certificate for Mercier

The new president of Southern Pacific Railroad Company, effective January 1, and the retiring president were in New Orleans Saturday. The new president is Donald J. Russell, who has been with SP for 32 years. The retiring president is A. T. Mercier, a native of New Orleans, a veteran of 48 years of railroad work.

Photo is dated 1951.

Photo measures 10 x 8.25 inches.