old steel shape designations

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old steel shape designations
where can i find section properties of old b sections?  was the b designation replaced by the wf designation (and then just w)?  is there an online database of old shapes?
here is a faq in this section which might provide a source of information:
book "aisc iron ans steel beams 1873 to 1952" is available for $30 + s&h from
got to the bethlehem steel web site and check out their archive section. there is a good database with names and properties of old steel shapes etc.
peter.