PULLMAN HISTORY SITE

Images in the collection -- Subject Rail_Travel

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"Cumberland Crossing" VHS Tape

"Cumberland Crossing" print shown as well as AT&SF panel track move, west on Hyde Park Blvd, Chicago, IL

Subject: Pullman_Rail_Travel; Pullman_Train_Cars; Rail_Travel_-_Other; Format: Audio Medium

10 Daily Passenger Trains over the Pennsylvania Lines

A list of daily passenger trains going eastward and southward from Chicago over the Pennsylvania Lines.

Subject: Pullman_Rail_Travel; Format: Printed Materials - Other

6 reasons why everybody likes to travel by PULLMAN!

Original magazine advertisement, unknown publication, copyright 1955, The Pullman Company.

Subject: Pullman_Company; Pullman_Rail_Travel; Format: Printed Materials -- Periodicals

A Daily Miracle

Original B/W magazine advertisement promoting rail travel, specifically mentioning Pullmans, published in the National Geographic, c1930s.

Subject: Advertising; Pullman_Rail_Travel; Rail_Travel_-_Other; Format: Printed Materials - Publications

A Fortune of Twenty Millions

Newspaper article, source unknown, about George Pullman's life and how he made his fortune.

Subject: ; Pullman_(General); Pullman_Palace_Car_Company; Pullman_Rail_Travel; Pullman_Train_Cars; Format: Printed Materials -- Periodicals

A Moveable Mansion

Article from Victorian Homes magazine about the "Oriental", a private car built by Pullman in 1889 for New York industrialist Austin Corbin.

Subject: ; Pullman_Rail_Travel; Pullman_Train_Cars; Format: Printed Materials -- Periodicals

A Pullman Postscript

Photocopy of 19-page article from Trains Magazine. Full record available for viewing at the Bertha Ludlam Reading Room in the Hotel Florence.

Subject: Pullman_Rail_Travel; Format: Printed Materials -- Periodicals

Across the Continent: The Frank Leslie Excursion to the Pacific

Side-scenes on the Central Pacific Railroad. Internet article from Frank Leslie's Illustration Newspaper, February 9, 1878, about Frank Leslie's trip across the country.

Subject: Pullman_Rail_Travel; Format: Printed Materials -- Periodicals

Agreement between Alabama Great Southern Railroad Co. and Pullman Co.

Contract with supplemental agreement as well. Dated November 1, 1895 through November 1, 1913. Multiple pages of correspondence included as well; related to contract revisions due to inclusion of Southern Railroad Company into the Alabama Great Southern Railroad Company.

Subject: ; Pullman_Company; Pullman_Rail_Travel; Format: Correspondence

Agreement between Alabama Great Southern Railroad Co. and Pullman Co.

Contract with supplemental agreement as well. Dated November 1, 1895 through November 1, 1913. Multiple pages of correspondence included as well; related to contract revisions due to inclusion of Southern Railroad Company into the Alabama Great Southern Railroad Company.

Subject: ; Pullman_Company; Pullman_Rail_Travel; Format: Correspondence

Agreement between Atlanta and West Point Railroad Co. and the Western Railway of Alabama and Pullman Company

Original handwritten contract (4 pages), printed contract, with contract extension and transmittal letter.

Subject: ; Pullman_Company; Pullman_Rail_Travel; Rail_Travel_-_Other; Format: Printed Materials - Other

Agreement between Atlanta and West Point Railroad Co. and the Western Railway of Alabama and Pullman Company

Original handwritten contract (4 pages), printed contract, with contract extension and transmittal letter.

Subject: ; Pullman_Company; Pullman_Rail_Travel; Rail_Travel_-_Other; Format: Printed Materials - Other

Agreement between Atlanta, Knoxville, & Northern Railway Co. and Pullman Palace Car Co.

Contract between between Atlanta, Knoxville, & Northern Railyway Co. and Pullman Palace Car, June 1, 1898 effective date. Expires on 30 day notice.

Subject: ; Pullman_Palace_Car_Company; Pullman_Rail_Travel; Rail_Travel_-_Other; Format: Printed Materials - Other

Agreement between Atlanta, Knoxville, & Northern Railway Co. and Pullman Palace Car Co.

Contract between between Atlanta, Knoxville, & Northern Railyway Co. and Pullman Palace Car, June 1, 1898 effective date. Expires on 30 day notice.

Subject: ; Pullman_Palace_Car_Company; Pullman_Rail_Travel; Rail_Travel_-_Other; Format: Printed Materials - Other

Agreement between Pullman Co. & Alabama & Vicksburg Co.

Two 13 page printed contracts between Pullman Company and Alabama&Vicksburg Railway Co. First - 1901-1916; Second 1916-1936.

Subject: ; Pullman_Rail_Travel; Format: Printed Materials - Other

Agreement between Pullman Co. & Alabama & Vicksburg Co.

Two 13 page printed contracts between Pullman Company and Alabama&Vicksburg Railway Co. First - 1901-1916; Second 1916-1936.

Subject: ; Pullman_Rail_Travel; Format: Printed Materials - Other

Agreement between Pullman Co. and Atlantic & North Carolina Company

3 page printed contract executed June 12, 1905 regarding Pullman sleeping car operations. Contract effective from June 12, 1905 to June 12, 1910.

Subject: ; Pullman_Company; Rail_Travel_-_Other; Format: Printed Materials - Other

Agreement between Pullman Co. and Atlantic & North Carolina Company

3 page printed contract executed June 12, 1905 regarding Pullman sleeping car operations. Contract effective from June 12, 1905 to June 12, 1910.

Subject: ; Pullman_Company; Rail_Travel_-_Other; Format: Printed Materials - Other

Agreement between Pullman Co. and Atlantic, Valdosta & Western Railway Co.

4 page printed contract re: Pullman Car operations on these lines; effective dates October 1, 1900 through September 30, 1915. Additional correspondence included as well.

Subject: ; Pullman_Company; Rail_Travel_-_Other; Format: Printed Materials - Other

Agreement between Pullman Co. and Atlantic, Valdosta & Western Railway Co.

4 page printed contract re: Pullman Car operations on these lines; effective dates October 1, 1900 through September 30, 1915. Additional correspondence included as well.

Subject: ; Pullman_Company; Rail_Travel_-_Other; Format: Printed Materials - Other

Agreement between Pullman Southern Car Co and Atlantic, Mississippi & Ohio R.R. Co.

4 page handwritten contract re: Pullman Sleeping Car operations. Executed May 01, 1877

Subject: ; Pullman_Company; Rail_Travel_-_Other; Format: Handwritten (invitations, notes, etc.)

Agreement between Pullman Southern Car Co and Atlantic, Mississippi & Ohio R.R. Co.

4 page handwritten contract re: Pullman Sleeping Car operations. Executed May 01, 1877

Subject: ; Pullman_Company; Rail_Travel_-_Other; Format: Handwritten (invitations, notes, etc.)

Algoma Central Corporation 1993 Annual Report

1993 annual report of the Algoma Central Corp.for their three divisions: Marine Group, Algoma Central Railway, and Real Estate Group.

Subject: General/Misc.; Historic_Reference; Pullman_(General); Pullman_Rail_Travel; Format: Printed Materials -- Periodicals

All on Board

Black and white HR Koopman stereocard showing a train with passenger and baggage cars sitting at a station. Passengers are on the train and conductors standing outside.

Subject: Rail_Travel_-_Other; Koopman,_Henry_Ralph_and_family; Format: Photograph (all forms)

All these wonderful things happen only when you go Pullman

Original magazine advertisement, Saturday Evening Post, undated, copyright 1950, The Pullman Company

Subject: Pullman_Train_Cars; Pullman_Rail_Travel; Pullman_Company; Advertising; Format: Printed Materials -- Periodicals

American Steel Foundries Drawing

a collection of drawings showing various parts. Detail drawing showing cast steel side frame for Barber Stabilized Truck.

Subject: Pullman_Company; Pullman_Rail_Travel; Pullman_Standard_Car_Mfg_Company; Pullman_Train_Cars; Format: Printed Materials - Other

Amtrak Consists

Third edition publication outlines the normal makeup of Amtrak trains as of August 1977.

Subject: Rail_Travel_-_Other; Format: Printed Materials -- Periodicals

An Event in the History of RAILROADING

Tenneco Collection: 1889 promotional booklet for Through Line sleeper service from Chicago/Milwaukee to Pacific northwest (Tacoma/Portland)

Subject: Pullman_Rail_Travel; Format: Printed Materials - Other

Another illustrious streamliner SOUTHERN BELLE built by Pullman-Standard

Original magazine advertisement, unknown publication, copyright 1941, The Pullman-Standard Car Manufacturing Company.

Subject: Pullman_Rail_Travel; Pullman_Standard_Car_Mfg_Company; Pullman_Train_Cars; Format: Printed Materials -- Periodicals

Anybody here you know?

Original magazine advertisement, unknown publication, copyright 1951, The Pullman Company.

Subject: Advertising; Pullman_Company; Pullman_Rail_Travel; Pullman_Train_Cars; Format: Printed Materials -- Periodicals

Architect, rail historian was in Battle of Okinawa

Newspaper obituary for Arthur Dubin, 1923-2011.

Subject: Pullman_Rail_Travel; Pullman_Train_Cars; Format: Printed Materials -- Periodicals

As the Pullmans Go Rolling Along

Original magazine advertisement, unknown publication, copyright 1943, The Pullman Company.

Subject: Advertising; Pullman_Company; Pullman_Rail_Travel; Pullman_Train_Cars; World_War_II; Format: Printed Materials -- Periodicals

Association of American Railroads

Proceedings - Association of American Railroads - Operations and Maintenance Deaprtment, Mechanical Division, held at the Congress Hotel, Chicago, Illinois, June 26-28, 1950. Hardcover book, 501 pages, with charts, graphs and illustrations. Originally property of Pullman-Standard Research and Engineering Technical Center Library, Hammond, Indiana.

Subject: Reference; Rail_Travel_-_Other; Format: Printed Materials -- Periodicals

Atlantic & Danville Railway Company Contract and Correspondence

Contract between Atlantic and Danville Railway and Pullman Palace Car Company, April 1889 through April 1914. Correspondence re: additional sleeping cars included in file.

Subject: ; Pullman_Palace_Car_Company; Pullman_Rail_Travel; Rail_Travel_-_Other; Format: Correspondence

Atlantic and Gulf R.R. Meeting Summary

11 page handwritten letter from Pullman Palace Car Company General Supt. D.N. Welch to George Pullman summarizing two day meeting in Baltimore.

Subject: ; Pullman_Palace_Car_Company; Pullman_Rail_Travel; Rail_Travel_-_Other; Format: Correspondence

Baldwin Locomotive Works Drawings

Small collection of schematic drawings showing couplers.

Subject: Pullman_Company; Pullman_Rail_Travel; Pullman_Standard_Car_Mfg_Company; Pullman_Train_Cars; Format: Blueprint

Bedroom scene by Pullman

Original magazine advertisement, unknown publication, copyright 1952, The Pullman Company.

Subject: Pullman_Train_Cars; Pullman_Rail_Travel; Pullman_Company; Format: Printed Materials -- Periodicals

Beverage and Cigar Order Form for Specials

Form No. 12181, form used on Pullman private cars.

Subject: Pullman_Rail_Travel; Pullman_Company; Format: Printed Materials - Other

Beverage Check

Original Pullman beverage check used on train cars. Appears to have been used by Historic Pullman Foundation as a ticket or receipt to Victorian Dinner. Dated 1-17-81.

Subject: Pullman_Rail_Travel; Pullman_Company; Format: Printed Materials - Other

Beverage Checks

Two drink order forms used on trains, No. N214504 and N204503. c1950s

Subject: Pullman_Rail_Travel; Pullman_Company; Format: Printed Materials - Other

Birdsboro Corporation Drawings

Two drawings from Birdsboro Corporation of car truck details.

Subject: Pullman_Company; Pullman_Rail_Travel; Pullman_Standard_Car_Mfg_Company; Pullman_Train_Cars; Format: Printed Materials - Other

Bound for Glory: With White House as last stop, Obama rides rails into history"

Chicago Tribune newspaper article about Barack Obama's train ride on an historic Pullman car from Philadelphia to Washington before being sworn in as President at the White House.

Subject: ; Pullman_Rail_Travel; Pullman_Train_Cars; Format: Printed Materials -- Periodicals

Buckeye Steel Castings Co. Drawings

Four schematic drawings showing various brake struts and springs, etc. Supplier to Pullman-Standard.va

Subject: Pullman_Company; Pullman_Rail_Travel; Pullman_Standard_Car_Mfg_Company; Pullman_Train_Cars; Format: Printed Materials - Other

CA&E Train Cars

Article from First & Fastest, magazine of Shore Line, Winter 2000-2001 regarding CA&E train cars.

Subject: Rail_Travel_-_Other; Format: Printed Materials -- Periodicals

Carpet, rust fern pattern

Carpet remnant from Pullman train car; rust color, fern pattern, loop.

Subject: ; Historic_Reference; Pullman_Rail_Travel; Pullman_Train_Cars; Format: Textiles

Chicago and North Western RR 02 of 14

Circa 1950's when the trains were converted from steam to diesel.

Subject: Rail_Travel_-_Other; Format: Photograph (all forms)

Chicago and North Western RR 03 of 14

Circa 1950's when the trains were converted from steam to diesel.

Subject: Rail_Travel_-_Other; Format: Photograph (all forms)

Chicago and North Western RR 04 of 14

Circa 1950's when the trains were converted from steam to diesel.

Subject: Rail_Travel_-_Other; Format: Photograph (all forms)

Chicago and North Western RR 05 of 14

Circa 1950's when the trains were converted from steam to diesel.

Subject: Rail_Travel_-_Other; Format: Photograph (all forms)

Chicago and North Western RR 06 of 14

Circa 1950's when the trains were converted from steam to diesel.

Subject: Rail_Travel_-_Other; Format: Photograph (all forms)

Chicago and North Western RR 07 of 14

Circa 1950's when the trains were converted from steam to diesel.

Subject: Rail_Travel_-_Other; Format: Photograph (all forms)

Chicago and North Western RR 08 of 14

Circa 1950's when the trains were converted from steam to diesel.

Subject: Rail_Travel_-_Other; Format: Photograph (all forms)

Chicago and North Western RR 09 of 14

Detail of engine circa 1950's when the trains were converted from steam to diesel.

Subject: Rail_Travel_-_Other; Format: Photograph (all forms)

Chicago and North Western RR 10 of 14

Circa 1950's when the trains were converted from steam to diesel.

Subject: Rail_Travel_-_Other; Format: Photograph (all forms)

Chicago and North Western RR 11 of 14

Circa 1950's when the trains were converted from steam to diesel.

Subject: Rail_Travel_-_Other; Format: Photograph (all forms)

Chicago and North Western RR 12 of 14

Circa 1950's when the trains were converted from steam to diesel.

Subject: Rail_Travel_-_Other; Format: Photograph (all forms)

Chicago and North Western RR 13 of 14

Engine 1617 circa 1950's when the trains were converted from steam to diesel.

Subject: Rail_Travel_-_Other; Format: Photograph (all forms)

Chicago and North Western RR 14 of 14

Circa 1950's when the trains were converted from steam to diesel.

Subject: Rail_Travel_-_Other; Format: Photograph (all forms)

Chicago History

Quarterly publication of the Chicago Historical Society, now the Chicago History Museum.

Subject: Chicago_History; Pullman_Rail_Travel; Format: Printed Materials -- Periodicals

Chicago Map, 1893

Rand McNally & Co. Map show Chicago boundaries of 1893, Pullman, site of Columbian Exposition.

Subject: ; Chicago_History; Historic_Reference; Illinois_History; Lake_Calumet; Pullman_(General); Pullman_Rail_Travel; Rail_Travel_-_Other; Regional; Format: Map

Chicago Transit Authority Historical Calendars

A collection of CTA Historical Calendars with historic photos of trains/buses around the city. Dates from 1993, 1996, 1998, 1999, 2000, 2002.

Subject: ; Chicago_History; Historic_Reference; Rail_Travel_-_Other; Format: Printed Materials -- Periodicals

Chocolate Pot from Pullman Train Car

Verde green chocolate pot manufactured by Hall. The piece has decorative lines and the name "Pullman" in gold luster on the front.

Subject: Pullman_Company; Pullman_Rail_Travel; Pullman_Train_Cars; Reference; Format: Food Service Equipment

Christy Pneumatic Lubricators

Ad for Christy Pneumatic Lubricators for engine truck boxes.

Subject: ; Advertising; Rail_Travel_-_Other; Reference; Format: Printed Materials -- Periodicals

Cincinnati Union Terminal

Booklet about the history of the Cincinnati Union Terminal.

Subject: Rail_Travel_-_Other; Transportation/_Other_Museums; Format: Printed Materials - Publications

Classic Trains Magazine

Pullman, 60-page tribune to America's hotel chain on rails, Summer 2008 issue.

Subject: Pullman_Company; Pullman_Palace_Car_Company; Pullman_Rail_Travel; Pullman_Train_Cars; Format: Printed Materials -- Periodicals

Coach Ticket

A train ticket for a one-way fare of $1.10 on May 14, no year. Issued by The Pullman Company.

Subject: Pullman_Rail_Travel; Pullman_Company; Format: Printed Materials - Other

Contract & Correspondance: Atlantic and Pacific Railroad Co. & Pullman's Palace Car Co.

Two contracts between Atlantic and Pacific Railroad Co. and Pullman Palace Car Co. One for first class sleeping car line and one for tourist cars. Correspondence included as well.

Subject: ; Pullman_Palace_Car_Company; Pullman_Rail_Travel; Rail_Travel_-_Other; Format: Printed Materials - Other

Contract between Alabama Central Railroad Co. & Pullman's Palace Car Company

Early contract, handwritten, including internal revenue stamps on each page of contract. Cover letter included with contract.

Subject: ; Pullman_Palace_Car_Company; Pullman_Rail_Travel; Format: Correspondence

Contract between John Scott and W.H. Barnes & Pullman's Palace Car. Co

File containing typed original contract between John Scott and W.H. Barnes, receivers of Allegheny Valley Railroad, & Pullman's Palace Car Co. and with signatures and final printed contract. Dated April 1, 1886.

Subject: ; Pullman_Palace_Car_Company; Pullman_Rail_Travel; Format: Printed Materials - Other

Contract_Correspondence between Ann Arbor Railway and the Pullman Company

Original typed, signed contract between Ann Arbor Railway and the Pullman Company with correspondence and telegram message re: immediate need for a second Pullman car.

Subject: ; Pullman_Company; Pullman_Rail_Travel; Format: Correspondence

Correspondance and Charter Documents: Woodruff Sleeping and Parlor Coach Co.

Woodruff Sleeping and Parlor Coach Co. incorporation documents, including bylaws and correspondance.

Subject: ; Pullman_Palace_Car_Company; Rail_Travel_-_Other; Format: Printed Materials - Other

Correspondance from Chesapeake and Ohio Railway re: lawsuite

Letter from Chesapeake and Ohio Railway to Pullman Palace Car Company re: shooting lawsuit for which both companies are plaintiffs. Requesting lawyers work together on this case.

Subject: ; Pullman_Palace_Car_Company; Rail_Travel_-_Other; Format: Correspondence

Correspondance re: potential litigation against Pullman Palace Car Co.

Letter from Law Offices of Francis Dugro (New York) re: claim related to building of coal cars for Pittsburgh, Shenango and Lake Erie Railroad Co.

Subject: ; Pullman_(General); Pullman_Palace_Car_Company; Rail_Travel_-_Other; Format: Correspondence

Correspondance: U.S. Consolute Patent Review

Request from U.S. Consolute to review German invention for inner car suspension via elastic supporting device.

Subject: ; Pullman_Palace_Car_Company; Rail_Travel_-_Other; Format: Correspondence

D&IR Railroad

Photocopy of page of unknown magazine regarding the D&IR. Train trip mentioned in the article has as passengers Chicago businessmen (George Pullman, PD Armour and Marshall Field). Map, referred to in the article, is cut off the photocopy.

Subject: Rail_Travel_-_Other; Format: Printed Materials -- Periodicals

Daddy Will Come Back Safe and Sound

Original Pullman magazine ad, unknown publisher. c1930s.

Subject: Advertising; Pullman_Company; Pullman_Rail_Travel; Pullman_Train_Cars; Format: Printed Materials -- Periodicals

Davis Brake Beam Co. Drawing

Drawing detail of a unit brake beam, showing application of beam to wheel.

Subject: Pullman_Company; Pullman_Rail_Travel; Pullman_Standard_Car_Mfg_Company; Pullman_Train_Cars; Format: Blueprint

Deck of Pullman Bridge Cards

Deck or Pullman Bridge Playing Cards in original box. Score card dated Oct. 1, 1948.

Subject: Pullman_Rail_Travel; Format: Recreational Artifact

Dining By Rail

384 page soft cover book.

Subject: General/Misc.; Rail_Travel_-_Other; Reference; Format: Printed Materials - Publications

Dining Car Beverage Check Pad

Pad of Beverage checks with receipts. "You're Safe and Sure...When You Travel By Pullman". Undated.

Subject: Pullman_Rail_Travel; Pullman_Company; Format: Food Service Equipment

Dining Car Beverage Menu

Beverage menu for dining car. "any season is the best" "Travel Pullman Safe and Sure". 4 color. Undated.

Subject: Pullman_Rail_Travel; Pullman_Company; Format: Food Service Equipment

Dining Car Beverage Menu

"Beverages, Any Season is the Best. Travel Pullman Safe and Sure". Menu of prices for beverages and sundry items

Subject: ; Pullman_Company; Pullman_Rail_Travel; Format: Food Service Equipment

Dining Car Carafe

Stainless "Stanley Super Vac" carafe with stopper used on trains. "Pullman" in block letters on front.

Subject: Pullman_Rail_Travel; Pullman_Company; Format: Food Service Equipment

Dining Car Menu Cover

Menu cover for Pullman Service in dining car. Shows elderly couple sitting comfortably in compartment, with mountain view out of window.

Subject: Pullman_Rail_Travel; Pullman_Company; Format: Food Service Equipment

Dining Car Menu Cover

Subject: Pullman_Rail_Travel; Pullman_Company; Format: Photograph (all forms)

Down At The Depot: American Railroad Stations from 1831 to 1920

Book chronicles the development of the railroad station as railroads were built and expanded. over 400 illustrations.

Subject: Train_Stations_-_other; Rail_Travel_-_Other; Format: Printed Materials - Publications

Easy Riders

Article about private train cars today - Smithsonian Magazine, Sept. 2004

Subject: ; Rail_Travel_-_Other; Format: Printed Materials -- Periodicals

Enhorning Industries Blueprints/ Drawings

Seven schematic drawings for rapid transit cars from Enhorning Industries.

Subject: Pullman_Company; Pullman_Rail_Travel; Pullman_Standard_Car_Mfg_Company; Pullman_Train_Cars; Format: Blueprint

Everyday if Mother's Day

Original Pullman magazine ad from National Geographic, copyright 1938, The Pullman Company.

Subject: Advertising; Pullman_Company; Pullman_Rail_Travel; Pullman_Train_Cars; Format: Printed Materials -- Periodicals

Famous Lincoln Stories

Newspaper article describing George Pullman telling a story about Abraham Lincoln riding in one of his train cars.

Subject: Pullman_Rail_Travel; Pullman_Palace_Car_Company; Pullman_Train_Cars; Format: Printed Materials -- Periodicals

Farewell To The LIRR Pullman-Standard Passenger Cars

Twelve page article from The Keystone about the retirement of 250 Pullman Cars from the Long Island Railroad in 2000.

Subject: Pullman_Standard_Car_Mfg_Company; Pullman_Train_Cars; Pullman_Rail_Travel; Pullman_Company; Format: Printed Materials -- Periodicals

First & Fastest

Quarterly publication by the Shore Line Interurban Historical Society.

Subject: ; Chicago_History; Illinois_Central_Railroad; Illinois_History; Pullman_Rail_Travel; Pullman_Train_Cars; Format: Printed Materials -- Periodicals

Frank Leslie's Illustrated, 1859

Photo of front page of newspaper that featured a drawing of a pre-Pullman sleeping car being used by "The New York Central Railroad"

Subject: Rail_Travel_-_Other; Format: Photograph (all forms)

Gain in Mileage via Growth and Consolidation

A spreadsheet statement showing gains in mileage via growth and consolidation versus acquisitions from 1875-1895.

Subject: Pullman_Rail_Travel; Pullman_Train_Cars; Format: Printed Materials - Other

Galley Car Interior

Undated

Subject: Pullman_Porters; Pullman_Train_Cars; Pullman_Rail_Travel; Format: Photograph (all forms)

General Electric Drawing of Shoe Brake

A outline diagram from the General Electric Company, showing an electric shoe brake.

Subject: Pullman_Company; Pullman_Rail_Travel; Pullman_Standard_Car_Mfg_Company; Pullman_Train_Cars; Format: Printed Materials - Other

General Electric Erie Works Drawing

A collection of blueprints/drawings showing various parts. Shown is a blueprint for a 17LH30D2 relay.

Subject: Pullman_Company; Pullman_Rail_Travel; Pullman_Standard_Car_Mfg_Company; Pullman_Train_Cars; Format: Blueprint

General Motors Corp. Technical Drawings

Collection of 3 drawings done for General Motors Corp. (Shown is a partial detail of a Journal Box)

Subject: Pullman_Company; Pullman_Rail_Travel; Pullman_Standard_Car_Mfg_Company; Pullman_Train_Cars; Format: Blueprint

General Steel Castings Corporation Drawings

Two blueprints showing plans for a four wheel motor truck (detail shown) and an end frame.

Subject: Pullman_Company; Pullman_Rail_Travel; Pullman_Standard_Car_Mfg_Company; Pullman_Train_Cars; Format: Blueprint

George M. Pullman

Photocopy of chapter clipped from unknown publication, 15 pages with photographs. Full record available for viewing at the Bertha Ludlam Reading Room in the Hotel Florence.

Subject: Pullman_Porters; Pullman_Palace_Car_Company; Pullman_Labor_History; Pullman_Company; Pullman_(General); Pullman_Rail_Travel; Format: Printed Materials - Publications

Green Diamond

Publication of the Illinois Central Historical Society. no.82, September 2007

Subject: Illinois_Central_Railroad; Pullman_Rail_Travel; Pullman_Train_Cars; Rail_Travel_-_Other; Transportation/_Other_Museums; Format: Printed Materials -- Periodicals

Green Diamond

Publication of the Illinois Central Historical Society. No. 84, March 2008

Subject: Illinois_Central_Railroad; Pullman_Rail_Travel; Pullman_Train_Cars; Rail_Travel_-_Other; Transportation/_Other_Museums; Format: Printed Materials -- Periodicals

Green Diamond

Publication of the Illinois Central Historical Society. No. 73, June 2005

Subject: Illinois_Central_Railroad; Pullman_Rail_Travel; Pullman_Train_Cars; Rail_Travel_-_Other; Transportation/_Other_Museums; Format: Printed Materials -- Periodicals

Green Diamond

Publication of the Illinois Central Historical Society. Vo. 79, Dec. 2006

Subject: Illinois_Central_Railroad; Pullman_Rail_Travel; Pullman_Train_Cars; Rail_Travel_-_Other; Transportation/_Other_Museums; Format: Printed Materials -- Periodicals

Green Diamond

Publication of the Illinois Central Historical Society. No. 50, March 1999.

Subject: Illinois_Central_Railroad; Pullman_Rail_Travel; Pullman_Train_Cars; Rail_Travel_-_Other; Transportation/_Other_Museums; Format: Printed Materials -- Periodicals

Green Diamond

Publication of the Illinois Central Historical Society. No.85, June, 2008.

Subject: Illinois_Central_Railroad; Pullman_Rail_Travel; Pullman_Train_Cars; Rail_Travel_-_Other; Transportation/_Other_Museums; Format: Printed Materials -- Periodicals

Green Diamond

Publication of the Illinois Central Historical Society

Subject: Illinois_Central_Railroad; Pullman_Rail_Travel; Pullman_Train_Cars; Rail_Travel_-_Other; Transportation/_Other_Museums; Format: Printed Materials -- Periodicals

Green Diamond

Publication of the Illinois Central Historical Society, no.60, February 2002.

Subject: Illinois_Central_Railroad; Pullman_Rail_Travel; Pullman_Train_Cars; Rail_Travel_-_Other; Format: Printed Materials -- Periodicals

Green Diamond

Publication of the Illinois Central Historical Society. No.85, June, 2008.

Subject: Illinois_Central_Railroad; Pullman_Rail_Travel; Pullman_Train_Cars; Rail_Travel_-_Other; Transportation/_Other_Museums; Format: Printed Materials -- Periodicals

Green Diamond

Publication of the Illinois Central Historical Society. no. 83, December, 2007

Subject: Illinois_Central_Railroad; Pullman_Rail_Travel; Pullman_Train_Cars; Rail_Travel_-_Other; Transportation/_Other_Museums; Format: Printed Materials -- Periodicals

Happy Thought

Original magazine advertisement, publication unknown, copyright 1950 The Pullman Company.

Subject: Advertising; Pullman_Company; Pullman_Rail_Travel; Pullman_Train_Cars; Format: Printed Materials -- Periodicals

Heywood-Wakefield Drawing of Train Car Seat

Drawing done by Heywood-Wakefield Co. of an assembly of 820-P69 Type seat. Shown is a partial detail.

Subject: Pullman_Company; Pullman_Rail_Travel; Pullman_Standard_Car_Mfg_Company; Pullman_Train_Cars; Format: Blueprint

Hobo Walking Stick

Signed walking stick donated by Hobo group that camped and performed in Pullman in 2000.

Subject: Pullman_(General); Pullman_Town; Rail_Travel_-_Other; Format: Other Ephemera

Home! in Pullman Safety and Comfort

Original Pullman magazine ad, unknown publication, copyright 1937, The Pullman Company.

Subject: Advertising; Pullman_Company; Pullman_Rail_Travel; Pullman_Train_Cars; Format: Printed Materials -- Periodicals

Illinois Central Railroad-Main Line of Mid-American Calendar

Wall calendar for 1994, produced by the Illinois Central Railroad. Railroad photograph by D. N. Horn.

Subject: Regional; Rail_Travel_-_Other; Illinois_History; Illinois_Central_Railroad; Chicago_History; Format: Printed Materials -- Periodicals

Illinois Railway Museum Calendar 2006

Calendar issued by the Illinois Railway Museum in Union, Illinois, with special events schedule on back, instructions on travel to museum, hours, etc.

Subject: Rail_Travel_-_Other; Illinois_History; Chicago_History; Format: Printed Materials - Other

International Railway Journal (IRJ)

Twelve (12) loose issues, 1962 to 1979. See "Holdings" for list.

Subject: Rail_Travel_-_Other; Format: Printed Materials -- Periodicals

International Railway Journal, Vo. 15

Bound volume of 12 issues from 1975, of the International Railway Journal. Was in the collection of the Pullman-Standard Library in Hammond, Indiana.

Subject: Rail_Travel_-_Other; Format: Printed Materials -- Periodicals

J. W. Reinhart Equipment Purchase

a letter from J. W. Reinhart requesting a small order of various train cars from the Pullman Palace Car Company for his new railroad and a response from T. H. Wickes that his request would be passed on to Mr. Pullman.

Subject: ; Pullman_Palace_Car_Company; Pullman_Rail_Travel; Pullman_Train_Cars; Format: Printed Materials - Other

Ledger Book

Partially filled out ledger book for unidentified railroad? company - 1867-1868

Subject: Rail_Travel_-_Other; Format: Printed Materials - Publications

Letter from Edwin P. Merwin & Co., Bankers

Letter of introduction to George Pullman, from Merwin & Co., explaining they handle stocks and bonds for the Kansas City, Pittsburg & Gulf R. R. as well as stock of Missouri, Kansas & Texas Trust.

Subject: Pullman_Palace_Car_Company; Pullman,_George; Rail_Travel_-_Other; Format: Correspondence

Letter from F. Wolcott Jackson re pass

Letter from F. Wolcott Jackson, General Superintendent of the Pennsylvania Railroad Company, requesting a pass for his son returning from China to come home - Tacoma to Chicago.

Subject: Pullman_Rail_Travel; Format: Correspondence

Letter from Goldstone Mining and Milling Company

Letter to George Pullman, from A. H. Johnston, of Goldstone Mining and Milling Company in Idaho, requesting tickets to move his invalid mother and a brother from New York to Utah...

Subject: ; Pullman_Palace_Car_Company; Pullman_Rail_Travel; Pullman,_George; Format: Correspondence

Letter from H. K. Porter & Co.

Letter from H. K. Porter & Co., Builders of Light Locomotives, to George Pullman, asking for a reference for Bessrs. C. E. Loss & Co. before they commit to doing business with them.

Subject: Pullman_Palace_Car_Company; Rail_Travel_-_Other; Format: Correspondence

Letter from haberdasher to George Pullman

Letter from J. F. Thompson reminding Pullman that he had promised him a railpass ? 3 months before as gratitude for a small favor Thompson had done for him.

Subject: ; Pullman_Palace_Car_Company; Pullman_Rail_Travel; Format: Correspondence

Letter from Helen Simmonds asking for train ticket

Letter to George Pullman from Helen Simmonds, an old friend??, asking for a train ticket from Duluth, Minnesota to Paw Paw, Michigan...largely illegible.

Subject: Pullman_Rail_Travel; Pullman,_George; Format: Correspondence

Letter from James Jarvis

Letter to Pullman Company from James Jarvis regarding his invention for providing electricity for lighting in cars via steam line to small machine.

Subject: Pullman_Palace_Car_Company; Pullman_Rail_Travel; Pullman_Train_Cars; Format: Correspondence

Letter from M. J. Heney

A letter of introduction from M. J. Heney to request to purchase rail cars for a new line in Washington State.

Subject: Pullman_Train_Cars; Pullman_Rail_Travel; Pullman_Palace_Car_Company; Format: Printed Materials - Other

Letter from Mary Walker Liam

Letter to George Pullman pleading to be allowed to bring her fox terrier "Bob" on the train car with her...he is a "world traveler and highly refined".

Subject: Pullman_Rail_Travel; Format: Correspondence

Letter from Mrs. Bissell re free pass

Letter asking George Pullman for a pass from Tupelo, Mississippi to Delaware, Ohio for her son who was a company stockholder.

Subject: Pullman_Rail_Travel; Format: Correspondence

Letter from Mrs. S. B. Reed

Letter to George Pullman requesting a revised train pass and detailed itinerary, as well as a reply from the Pullman Secretary

Subject: ; Pullman_Rail_Travel; Format: Correspondence

Letter from Pullman Atlantic Division

Letter to George Pullman from James Martin, Superintendent of Pullman's Palace Car Company, Atlantic Division, regarding use of car for Mrs. Dullard.

Subject: Pullman_Palace_Car_Company; Pullman_Rail_Travel; Format: Correspondence

Letter from Pullman relative requesting passes

Letter asking for passes for sister-in-law Florence and Miriam Sanger to go to Kansas City.

Subject: Pullman_Rail_Travel; Format: Correspondence

Letter from Ralph L. Doerr

Letter to George Pullman from Ralph L. Doerr, former US Consul to Switzerland, requesting a free ticket to Philadelphia.

Subject: Pullman_Rail_Travel; Pullman,_George; Format: Correspondence

Letter from Sam Royall re job

Letter requesting reinstatement to PPCC service, letters of recommendation.

Subject: ; Pullman_People; Pullman_Rail_Travel; Format: Correspondence

Letter from T. J. Keenan, Jr., Pittsburgh Press

Letter to George Pullman accepting Pullman's terms for reduced travel rates but wanting bigger discounts... reply with costs for travel they requested.

Subject: ; Pullman_Rail_Travel; Format: Correspondence

Letter from Tennessee Baptist State Convention

Letter requesting a free annual pass for a sleeper, for their Corresponding Secretary who travels to their annual meetings.

Subject: Pullman_Rail_Travel; Pullman,_George; Format: Correspondence

Letter from the Cripple Creek Guide Co.

Letter to Charles S. Sweet, Secretary to George Pullman, asking for attention to an earlier letter/request.

Subject: Pullman_Palace_Car_Company; Pullman_Rail_Travel; Format: Correspondence

Letter from The Railway Review

Letter to C. S. Sweet, detailing how he would like his passes made out.

Subject: Pullman_Palace_Car_Company; Pullman_Rail_Travel; Format: Correspondence

Letter from Waldo F. Minton, Secy of State of New York

Letter to George Pullman from Waldo F. Minton, Secy of State of New York, asking for a free RR pass for his wife to Mexico.

Subject: Pullman_Rail_Travel; Pullman,_George; Format: Correspondence

Letter re: Milk Bucket Invention

Sales letter from John Platt to Pullman re: milk bucket invention.

Subject: Pullman_Palace_Car_Company; Pullman_Rail_Travel; Format: Correspondence

Letter re: Reduction in Boston Commuter Congestion

Letter from Wellman Parks of Dept. of Interior to Pullman regarding ideas to reduce City of Boston commuter congestion.

Subject: ; Pullman_(General); Rail_Travel_-_Other; Format: Correspondence

Letter re: United States Car & Vehicle Company

Correpondence from the District Superintendent of the Pullman Company in Boston, regarding cars being made by other manufacturers and their deficiencies.

Subject: Rail_Travel_-_Other; Pullman_Train_Cars; Pullman_Company; Industry,_other; Format: Printed Materials - Other

Letter Regarding Cattle Cars

A letter written by Pullman Vice President Homer Porter to S. W. Remer discussing George Pullman's stance on constructing new cattle cars.

Subject: ; Pullman_Palace_Car_Company; Pullman_Rail_Travel; Pullman_Train_Cars; Format: Printed Materials - Other

Letter regarding passes for Miss Kellogg

Letter from James Martin, Superintendent of Pullman's Palace Car Company, regarding passes for Miss Kellogg from Chicago to Pittsburgh and Pittsburgh to Jersey City.

Subject: Pullman_Palace_Car_Company; Pullman_Rail_Travel; Format: Correspondence

Letter to George Pullman from Emma Butler

Letter to George Pullman requesting a pass to visit her husband, assigned to "yellow fever" duty in Fountainbleau, Mississippi.

Subject: Pullman_Palace_Car_Company; Pullman_Rail_Travel; Format: Correspondence

Letter to George Pullman from World's Gospel Union

Letter requesting a reply to their earlier letter of March 31st, regarding E. E. Helms and wife.

Subject: Pullman_Rail_Travel; Pullman,_George; Format: Correspondence

Letters Between Pullman and Richmond, Nicholasville, Irvine & Beattyville RR

Letters and telegrams exchanged between Pullman and the railroad in Kentucky regarding purchase of above railroad.

Subject: Pullman_Palace_Car_Company; Pullman_Rail_Travel; Format: Correspondence

Letters between Pullman and the Philadelpia Reading Railroad Co.

A series of correspondence between the Pullman's Palace Car Company and the Philadelphia & Reading Railroad regarding funds owed PPCC from PRR which was under receivership.

Subject: ; Pullman_Palace_Car_Company; Rail_Travel_-_Other; Format: Correspondence

Letters discussing new electric lights for train cars

Three letters about new electric lights: 1. offering stock in electric Lights for train cars, 2. negative letter from current vendor of gas lights, 3. rebuttal of vendors ideas

Subject: ; Pullman_Rail_Travel; Pullman_Train_Cars; Format: Correspondence

Letters from Angus Sinclair of Locomotive Engineering

Letters written asking for an interview in preparation for an article about "Luxurious Railway Travel" and asking for help since Pullman died before the scheduled meeting.

Subject: ; Advertising; Pullman_Rail_Travel; Pullman,_George; Format: Correspondence

Letters from George Grantham Bain

One note to George Pullman requesting recent portrait, one note to Charles Sweet, asking for information prior to meeting with Pullman in NYC.

Subject: Pullman_Palace_Car_Company; Pullman_Rail_Travel; Format: Correspondence

Letters from L.P. & M.P.RR.Co.

Two letters to Superintendents and conductors of their company, instructing them to move George Pullman's personal car for free. Plus cover folder.

Subject: Pullman_Rail_Travel; Pullman,_George; Format: Correspondence

Letters from Lange & Minton Piano Sales

Two letters requesting passes to attend a funeral, then a thank you and explanation why he cannot attend the funeral...

Subject: Pullman_Palace_Car_Company; Pullman_Rail_Travel; Format: Correspondence

Letters on proposed consolidation of rail companies

A collection of various letters, articles on freight car construction and proposed consolidation of car manufactures.

Subject: Pullman_Train_Cars; Pullman_Rail_Travel; Pullman_Palace_Car_Company; Format: Printed Materials - Other

Letters regarding Richmond & Danville RR Co.

Correspondence regarding reimbursement of Special Agents Fares for the Richmond & Danville RR Co. Also 4 page list of 116 railroad companies to which Pullman issued a total of $85,892.54 in fees for year ending Dec. 31, 1892.

Subject: ; Pullman_Rail_Travel; Format: Correspondence

Letters requesting free tickets on Pullman Cars

13 letters, 12 requesting or acknowledging requests for free tickets, plus one internal note re: an employment prospect.

Subject: ; Pullman_Palace_Car_Company; Pullman_Rail_Travel; Rail_Travel_-_Other; Format: Correspondence

Lewis & Fowler Mfg Co.

A Letter offering the Lewis & Fowler Mfg. Co. in Brooklyn, NY to the Pullman Company. They made street cars.

Subject: ; Pullman_Palace_Car_Company; Pullman_Rail_Travel; Pullman_Train_Cars; Format: Printed Materials - Other

Luxury Trains

Subtitled "From the Orient Express to the TGV". 232 pages. Includes illustrations and appendices.

Subject: Pullman_Rail_Travel; Pullman_Train_Cars; Rail_Travel_-_Other; Format: Printed Materials - Publications

Making Tracks: An American Rail Odyssey

Part history and part travelogue, this is a chronicle of the author's train journey across America.

Subject: Pullman_Rail_Travel; Rail_Travel_-_Other; Format: Printed Materials - Publications

Mann's Boudoir Car Company

1 stock certificate for Mann's Boudoir Car Company (10 shares)

Subject: ; Historic_Reference; Industry,_other; Organizations_--_Other; Rail_Travel_-_Other; Format: Printed Materials - Other

Mass Transit Magazine

Loose copies, 1976 to 1980. Previously in possession of Pullman Standard Company library, Hammond, IN. See "Holdings" for complete list.

Subject: Rail_Travel_-_Other; Format: Printed Materials -- Periodicals

Meeting of Exec. Committee of The Union Palace Car Company

Handwritten minutes of committee meeting.

Subject: Historic_Reference; Pullman_Palace_Car_Company; Rail_Travel_-_Other; Format: Handwritten (invitations, notes, etc.)

Menu - Boston & Albany Railroad

Menu from the Boston & Albany Railroad with a map of routes and history on the cover, menu items on inside, drink menu on back.

Subject: Rail_Travel_-_Other; Format: Printed Materials - Other

Miniature Model of Lincoln Train on Track for Tour

Article about a model of the Lincoln funeral train that was on display across the country, including Chicago.

Subject: Pullman_Rail_Travel; Pullman_Train_Cars; Rail_Travel_-_Other; Format: Printed Materials -- Periodicals

Mistah Pullman oughta call this car the Rip Van Winkle

Original color Goodyear advertisement for its airfoam mattress showing use in Pullman cars. Airfoam - T.M. The Goodyear Tire and Rubber Company. Unknown publication.

Subject: Pullman_Train_Cars; Pullman_Rail_Travel; Pullman_Porters; Pullman_Workers; Format: Printed Materials -- Periodicals

Modern Railroads Magazine

Bound, Vol. 27, Jan.-Dec., 1972. Originally with the Pullman-Standard Research and Engineering Technical Center Library, Hammond, Indiana.

Subject: Rail_Travel_-_Other; Reference; Format: Printed Materials -- Periodicals

Modern Railroads Magazine

Seventeen bound volumes of Modern Railroads magazine, formerly in possession of the Pullman-Standard Company library, Hammond, IN. See Holdings for complete list.

Subject: ; Pullman_Standard_Car_Mfg_Company; Rail_Travel_-_Other; Format: Printed Materials -- Periodicals

Modern Railroads Rail Transit

Five issues. Refer to holdings for list. Formerly part of Pullman Standard Company library, Hammond, IN

Subject: Rail_Travel_-_Other; Reference; Format: Printed Materials -- Periodicals

Modern Trailroads Rail Transit

1976 Transit Directory. Formerly in the Pullman Standard Company library, Hammond, IN.

Subject: Reference; Rail_Travel_-_Other; Format: Printed Materials -- Periodicals

Mr. Me goes to town

Original black and white advertisement, originally published in National Geographic magazine. Copyright The Pullman Company 1941.

Subject: Pullman_Train_Cars; Pullman_Rail_Travel; Pullman_Porters; Pullman_Company; Format: Photograph (all forms)

Museum of the American Railroad Clearance Card

Publication of the Museum of the American Railroad in Dallas, Texas

Subject: Rail_Travel_-_Other; Transportation/_Other_Museums; Format: Printed Materials -- Periodicals

National Railway Bulletin

The magazine of the National Railway Historic Society. Published 6 times a year. Volume 69, Number 3, 2004.

Subject: Transportation/_Other_Museums; Rail_Travel_-_Other; Pullman_Train_Cars; Format: Printed Materials -- Periodicals

National Railway Bulletin

The magazine of the National Railway Historic Society. Published 6 times a year. Vol.69.No.4. 2004

Subject: Transportation/_Other_Museums; Rail_Travel_-_Other; Format: Printed Materials -- Periodicals

National Railway Historical Society Bulletin

Published 5 times a year by the National Railway Historical Society. Volume 70, winter 2005

Subject: Rail_Travel_-_Other; Format: Printed Materials -- Periodicals

National Railway Historical Society News

The National Railway Bulletin newsletter for November 2005.

Subject: Transportation/_Other_Museums; Rail_Travel_-_Other; Format: Printed Materials -- Periodicals

National Railway Historical Society News

National Railway Bulletin in booklet form. April 2006. Supplement to National Railway Bulletin.

Subject: Rail_Travel_-_Other; Format: Printed Materials -- Periodicals

National Railway Historical Society News

The bulletin of the National Railway Historical Society. July 2005.

Subject: Transportation/_Other_Museums; Rail_Travel_-_Other; Pullman_Train_Cars; Format: Printed Materials -- Periodicals

National Railway Historical Society News

Published 6 times a year as a supplement to National Railway Historical Society Bulletin. March 2007.

Subject: Rail_Travel_-_Other; Format: Printed Materials -- Periodicals

National Railway Historical Society Newsletter

The Pioneer. Newsletter. Fall, 2006. Vo. 20, no. 4. "Pioneer Days---Railroad Weekend" - Chicago Historical Museum., etc.

Subject: Rail_Travel_-_Other; Pullman_Train_Cars; Pullman_Rail_Travel; Illinois_History; Illinois_Central_Railroad; Chicago_History; Format: Printed Materials -- Periodicals

New Illinois Central Green Diamond

Ad from American Steel Foundries for the latest development in light weight high speed passenger equipment.

Subject: ; Advertising; Rail_Travel_-_Other; Format: Printed Materials -- Periodicals

Newbury Industries, Inc. Wiring Diagrams

A blueprint showing a pictorial wiring diagram and a schematic wiring diagram from Newbury Industries, Inc.

Subject: Pullman_Company; Pullman_Rail_Travel; Pullman_Standard_Car_Mfg_Company; Pullman_Train_Cars; Format: Blueprint

Nightmarish trip led Pullman to become luxury train builder

Two articles from South End Reporter, March 3, 1971. Second article entitled "Pullman eligible for U.S. funds".

Subject: ; Pullman_(General); Pullman_Family; Pullman_Rail_Travel; Format: Printed Materials -- Periodicals

Northwestern Inter-Urban Service

Sign reads "Northwestern "L" Express Service to City" at bottom of card is written "NW L station, Central St Evanston, ILL"

Subject: Rail_Travel_-_Other; Format: Postcard

Origin of the Pullman Car

Chicago Times-Herald newspaper article which is an account of Pullman inventions as told by M. E. Ingalls

Subject: Pullman_Rail_Travel; Pullman_Train_Cars; Format: Printed Materials -- Periodicals

Outdoor Illinois

February, 1975 issue with 21-page article on Pullman. Full record available for viewing at the Bertha Ludlam Reading Room in the Hotel Florence.

Subject: Pullman_Workers; Pullman_Views; Pullman_Train_Cars; Pullman_Town; Pullman_Rail_Travel; Pullman_Palace_Car_Company; Pullman_Labor_History; Pullman_Houses; Pullman_(General); Format: Printed Materials -- Periodicals

Paper Cup

Baldwin finback drinking cup, patents pending in all countries. Collapsible paper cup.

Subject: Pullman_Rail_Travel; Pullman_Company; Format: Food Service Equipment

Passenger Cash Fare Check

Pullman passengers cash fare check. Undated. Fare cost for two passengers was $4.50.

Subject: Pullman_Rail_Travel; Format: Correspondence

Pay Passengers by Car Type

Log showing summaries of pay passengers carried by Division 8 car type.

Subject: ; Pullman_Palace_Car_Company; Pullman_Rail_Travel; Pullman_Train_Cars; Format: Printed Materials -- Periodicals

Pennsylvania Railroad Assignment of Cars

Mimeograph listing of assignment of cars to lines, terminals, plans, etc. Effective July 1, 1947

Subject: Rail_Travel_-_Other; Format: Printed Materials - Other

Pennsylvania Railroad Company Stock Certificate

Framed certificate for 100 shares of stock, issued to Baker Weeks & Co. on April 11, 1962.

Subject: Historic_Reference; Pullman_Company; Pullman_Standard_Car_Mfg_Company; Rail_Travel_-_Other; Format: Printed Materials - Other

Pennsylvania Railroad Company Stock Certificate

Framed certificate for 100 shares of stock, issued to Baker Weeks & Co. on April 11, 1962.

Subject: Historic_Reference; Pullman_Company; Pullman_Standard_Car_Mfg_Company; Rail_Travel_-_Other; Format: Printed Materials - Other

People Crowd Greeting IC Train

Train at 115th and Cottage Grove. Photo was taken after the tracks were raised in 1915, and before demolition of Arcade in 1927. Arcade is visible in middle background. Men shaking hands in foreground, flags on platform, returnin troops from WWI? People's Store advertising on right side of photo.

Subject: Rail_Travel_-_Other; Format: Photograph (all forms)

People Meeting the Train

Celebration at Kensington station, possibly war related? Looking north, Pullman in distance.

Subject: Rail_Travel_-_Other; Format: Photograph (all forms)

Photographs from the Smithsonian Institution, Division of Transportation

Video disk containing thousands of images of train cars, Pullman and others. For research purposes only. Not to be reproduced without permission.

Subject: ; Rail_Travel_-_Other; Format: Photographic Materials

Pittsburgh Steel Foundry & Machine Co. Drawings

Three schematic drawings from Pittsburgh Steel Foundry showing spring and truck arrangements.

Subject: Pullman_Company; Pullman_Rail_Travel; Pullman_Standard_Car_Mfg_Company; Pullman_Train_Cars; Format: Printed Materials - Other

Playskool Pullman Tin Sleeper Car Toy

An embossed tin simulated Pullman sleeper car cabin produced in the early 1930s by Playskool. The mattresses, pillows, and green curtains are original. The dolls, window curtains, benches, and quilts were replaced by the original owner and her daughter. The toy has "Playskool Pullman" and "Sleep-Dolly-Sleep" stenciled on the outside.

Subject: ; Pullman_(General); Pullman_Rail_Travel; Pullman_Train_Cars; Format: Recreational Artifact

Poors Manual Data

Information sent to Poor's Manual regarding Passenger Car Improvements from 1880 to 1896.

Subject: ; Pullman_Palace_Car_Company; Pullman_Rail_Travel; Pullman_Train_Cars; Format: Printed Materials - Other

Porters carried rail industry

Article from Chicago Tribune Metro section of newspaper, dated Thursday, May 8, 2008. Article celebrating Train Day, honors service of 1st African-American labor union.

Subject: ; Pullman_Porters; Pullman_Rail_Travel; Format: Printed Materials -- Periodicals

Porters on a Pullman Train

Photocopy of sheet music, written and composed by Charles D. Crandall. Copy is reduced in size and not reproduced here. Full record available for viewing at the Bertha Ludlum Reading Room at the Hotel Florence.

Subject: Pullman_Rail_Travel; Pullman_Porters; Format: Musical Equipment (includes sheet music)

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