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"The Gumps" comic strip by Sidney SmithOriginal artwork by Sidney Smith from within a year or two of the inception of comic strip. This popular comic strip about a middle-class family ran in newspapers for forty two years, beginning in 1917. Subject: Historic_Reference; Format: Artwork |
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1896 Pullman's Palace Car Company LetterLetter written by Pullman's Vice-President, Horace Porter, on June 11, 1896 to Henry R. Reed concerning Vice-President Adali Stevenson and his use of a train car during convention week. Subject: Victorian_Era_-_general; Pullman_Palace_Car_Company; Historic_Reference; Events_-_Other; Format: Correspondence |
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1925 Yearbook, Pullman Free School of Manual TrainingTable of Contents: 1)Forward, 2)Dedication, 3)Faculty, 4)Seniors, 5)Classes, 6)Activities, 7)Athletics, 8)Humor. 100 pages; nine page of local advertising. Brown cover. Subject: Chicago_History; Historic_Reference; Pullman_Schools; Format: Printed Materials - Publications |
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Abraham Lincoln From Skeptic to Prophet446 page hard cover book. Subject: Historic_Reference; Format: Printed Materials - Publications |
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Abraham Lincoln Illustrated159 page hard cover pocket book. A biographical sketch of President Lincoln taken from Abbott's "Lives of the Presidents," and containing sixty half-tone illustrations and portraits. Subject: Reference; Illinois_History; Historic_Reference; General/Misc.; Format: Printed Materials - Publications |
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Abraham Lincoln PortraitFramed print of Abraham Lincoln. Subject: Historic_Reference; Illinois_History; Format: Artwork |
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Agawa Canyon Train Tour1998 Algoma Central Railway schedule for traveling 114 miles north of Sault Ste. Marie, Ontario down to the Agawa Canyon floor on the re-commissioned Advance train car "Michipicoten. Subject: ; General/Misc.; Historic_Reference; Format: Printed Materials - Other |
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Algoma Central Corporation 1993 Annual Report1993 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 |
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Algoma Central Railroad MapsAlgoma Central Railroad maps found on the on the re-commissioned Advance train car "Michipicoten." Subject: ; General/Misc.; Historic_Reference; Format: Map |
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Algoma Central Railroad MapsAlgoma Central Railroad maps found on the on the re-commissioned Advance train car "Michipicoten." Subject: ; General/Misc.; Historic_Reference; Format: Map |
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American Gas Light JournalCopies of four pages from various years and issues of American Gas Light Journal, referencing Pullman and the latest gas equipment available in the 1880's. Subject: ; Factory_Site; Historic_Reference; Hotel_Florence_History; Pullman_Gas_Works; Format: Printed Materials -- Periodicals |
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Artic Explorer22 black & white photographs of the building of the Pullman Artic Explorer taken by James P. Van Vorst, 7-3/4 x 9-3/4. Paper mounted on linen, water damaged. August-October 1939. Subject: ; Historic_Reference; The_Snow_Cruiser; Format: Photograph (all forms) |
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Bamboo RockerBamboo rocker with decorative bamboo root knobs on the end of the handles and on the top. Subject: Historic_Reference; General/Misc.; Format: Furniture |
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Birthday cardSmall die-cut birthday card with multiple papers, ribbon trim, and illustrations of pink roses on front and interior. Unsigned. Subject: ; Chicago_History; Historic_Reference; Regional; Roseland_Community; Format: Other Ephemera |
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Bottle return ticketTicket for 5-cent deposit return for bottles, from "Dunes Arcade Hotel and Pavilion, Jos. C. Strack, Mgr." Subject: Regional; Historic_Reference; Chicago_History; Format: Printed Materials - Other |
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Carpet remnantCarpet remnant from Pullman train car, Rust/Fern patterned loop. Two pieces; same width. Subject: ; Chicago_History; Historic_Reference; Pullman_Standard_Car_Mfg_Company; Pullman_Train_Cars; Format: Textiles |
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Carpet, rust fern patternCarpet remnant from Pullman train car; rust color, fern pattern, loop. Subject: ; Historic_Reference; Pullman_Rail_Travel; Pullman_Train_Cars; Format: Textiles |
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Chicago from the AirAerial photographs highlighting Chicago geography, history, and landmarks. Subject: Chicago_History; Architecture; Aerial_Views; Historic_Reference; Labor_History,_other; Format: Printed Materials - Publications |
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Chicago Furniture: Art, Craft, & Industry, 1833-1983History of furniture making in Chicago, with Pullman references. Author: Sharon Darling and The Chicago Historical Society Publisher: W.W. Norton & Company, Inc.. 1984 ISBN 0-393-01818-0 Subject: Historic_Reference; Format: Printed Materials - Publications |
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Chicago Map, 1893Rand 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 |
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Chicago Transit Authority Historical CalendarsA 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 |
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Chicago's Historic Pullman DistrictPaperback book, 127 pages, Images of America series, with photographs and illustrations. Subject: Pullman_Town; Pullman_People; Pullman_Company; Historic_Reference; Factory_Site; Corliss_Engine; Arcade_Building; Format: Printed Materials - Publications |
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City Gives Pullman Landmark Status2-page article from the "Calumet Index" October 18, 1972. Describes passage of Chicago ordinance naming Pullman a landmark district. Subject: ; Architecture; Chicago_History; Historic_Reference; Organizations_--_Pullman_Civic_Organization; Preservation/_Architecture_(General); Pullman_Town; Format: Printed Materials -- Periodicals |
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Common Sense Magazine"Independent magazine devoted to the interests of the American people". April 27, 1933. Part of a large collection of newspapers and other publications from the 1930s,40s,50s,60s. Subject: Chicago_History; Historic_Reference; Illinois_History; Reference; Regional; Format: Printed Materials -- Periodicals |
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Community Improvement Committee ReportTyped original report. Subject: Pullman and the Lincoln Family. Subject: ; Chicago_History; Historic_Reference; Illinois_History; Pullman_(General); Victorian_Era_-_general; Format: Printed Materials - Publications |
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Council adopts resolution by Adduci declaring Pullman be designated a city landmarkNewspaper article describing the landmarks resolution, and a brief history of Pullman. Subject: Architecture; Chicago_History; Historic_Reference; Illinois_History; Organizations_--_Historic_Pullman_Foundation; Organizations_--_Pullman_Civic_Organization; Preservation/_Architecture_(General); Pullman_Houses; Pullman_Labor_History; Pullman_Town; Format: Printed Materials -- Periodicals |
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Croquet partyB/W photograph of three children with croquet gear, mounted in cardstock slip mat. Subject: Chicago_History; General/Misc.; Historic_Reference; Pullman_People; Roseland_Community; Victorian_Era_-_general; Format: Photograph (all forms) |
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Curtis Avenue & 112 Street, NorthStreetscape showing homes. Subject: Victorian_Era_-_general; Roseland_Community; Historic_Reference; Chicago_History; Format: Postcard |
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Curtis Avenue & 112th Street, NorthPhoto postcard; streetscape looking north, with homes. Subject: Chicago_History; Historic_Reference; Roseland_Community; Victorian_Era_-_general; Format: Postcard |
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Daughter-in-Law of Lincoln dies in capital at 90Newspaper article describing the life of Mary Harlan Lincoln. Subject: Chicago_History; Historic_Reference; Illinois_History; Memorials; Format: Printed Materials -- Periodicals |
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Death At Hull House261 page soft cover novel. Subject: Historic_Reference; Chicago_History; Format: Printed Materials - Publications |
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Dressing Gown, MensMid Century Purple and gold dressing gown and belt Subject: Historic_Reference; General/Misc.; Format: Textiles |
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East 111th Street & Curtis AvenuePhoto postcard of streetscape, with pedestrian traffic. Lady in period attire, with parasol. Subject: Chicago_History; Historic_Reference; Roseland_Community; Victorian_Era_-_general; Format: Postcard |
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Edgar Allen Poe SchoolKoopman photo of Edgar Allen Poe School, Pullman, IL. Front facade. Subject: Victorian_Era_-_general; Pullman_Schools; Pullman_(General); Historic_Reference; Chicago_History; Architecture; Format: Postcard |
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Federal Funds To Help Complete RestorationArticle from the Calumet Index, March 3, 1971 describing restoration efforts in Pullman. Subject: Architecture; Chicago_History; Factory_Site; General/Misc.; Greenstone_Church; Historic_Reference; Labor_History,_other; Market_Hall; Organizations_--_Pullman_Civic_Organization; Preservation/_Architecture_(General); Pullman_(General); Pullman_Houses; Pullman_Labor_History; Pullman_Town; Format: Printed Materials -- Periodicals |
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Field Guide to American Antique FurnitureA unique visual system for identifying the style of virtually any piece of American antique furniture. Softcover edition. Subject: Historic_Reference; Format: Printed Materials - Publications |
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Foreign Books Show ShiftsArticle describing the demographic shift shown by the languages of books borrowed from the Pullman branch library, which at the time had more languages represented than any other branch in the Chicago Public Library system. Subject: Arcade_Library; Chicago_History; Historic_Reference; Pullman_People; Format: Printed Materials -- Periodicals |
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From Slave To State Legislator John W.E. Thomas, Illinois' First African American LawmakerBiography of John W.E. Thomas. Book explains the dynamics of African American politics in post-Civil War Chicago. Subject: Regional; Historic_Reference; Chicago_History; Format: Printed Materials - Publications |
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Gleaners Dance programPrinted announcement/program advertising Annual Easter Prize Dance, given by the Gleaners on April 16, 1938. Includes advertisements of local business sponsors. Subject: ; Advertising; Historic_Reference; Kensington; Organizations_--_Other; Roseland_Community; Format: Printed Materials - Other |
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Group Society DinnerPhoto of large group of men at formal dinner or meeting, unknown society. Subject: Chicago_History; Historic_Reference; Roseland_Community; Victorian_Era_-_general; Format: Photograph (all forms) |
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Hints on Household TasteClassic Handbook of Victorian Interior Decoration by Charles L. Eastlake - 1969 reprint Author: Charles L. Eastlake Publisher:Dover Publications, Inc. Softcover edition. Subject: Historic_Reference; Victorian_Era_-_general; Format: Printed Materials - Publications |
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Hold Hearings on Pullman Landmark StatusPhoto with caption, published in the South End Reporter, 1972. Shows residents in attendance a the Greenstone Church. Subject: Pullman_Town; Preservation/_Architecture_(General); Illinois_History; Historic_Reference; Greenstone_Church; Churches_-_Roseland,_Pullman; Chicago_History; Format: Printed Materials -- Periodicals |
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Hotel Florence and Pullman Reference GuideThree-ring binder containing information to be used by docents and tour guides. Reference material relating to general Pullman history, Hotel Florence, the town, the strike and other pertinent data. Subject: Hotel_Florence_History; Organizations_--_Historic_Pullman_Foundation; Pullman_(General); Pullman_Labor_History; Pullman_Town; Reference; Format: Printed Materials - Publications |
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Illinois State Archives -A boxed selection of documents from the Illinois State Archives, prepared for teachers, with teaching manual and document reproductions. Subject: Illinois_History; Historic_Reference; Chicago_History; Format: Printed Materials - Other |
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Illinois State Archives -A boxed selection of documents from the Illinois State Archives, prepared for teachers, with teaching manual and document reproductions. Subject: Historic_Reference; Format: Printed Materials - Other |
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Illinois State Archives - "Abraham Lincoln in Illinois"A boxed selection of copies of historic documents from the Illinois State Archives, prepared for teachers. Subject: Illinois_History; Historic_Reference; Chicago_History; Format: Printed Materials - Other |
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Illinois State Archives - "Early Chicago, 1833-1871"A boxed selection of historic documents from City Council Proceedings Files, prepared for teachers, including a teachers manual and document reproductions. Subject: Illinois_History; Historic_Reference; Chicago_History; Format: Printed Materials - Other |
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Illinois State Archives - "From The Ashes, 1872-1900"A boxed selection of historic documents from the Proceedings Files of the Chicago City Council, prepared for teachers, including a teacher manual and document reproductions. Subject: Illinois_History; Historic_Reference; Chicago_History; Format: Printed Materials - Other |
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Illinois State Archives - "Hard Times In Illinois 1930-1940"A boxed selection of historic documents from the Illinois State Archives, prepared for teachers, with teaching manual and document reproductions. Subject: Illinois_History; Historic_Reference; Chicago_History; Format: Printed Materials - Other |
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Infrastructure and Urban Growth in the Nineteenth CenturyPublication from Essays in Public Works History, Number 14, December 1985 Subject: Historic_Reference; Format: Printed Materials - Other |
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Interesting Things About Pullman Past and PresentTyped original. History of Admiral Byrd's Snow Cruiser. Subject: ; Chicago_History; Historic_Reference; The_Snow_Cruiser; Format: Printed Materials -- Periodicals |
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Interesting Things About Pullman Past and PresentSeries of articles written for the Pullman Flyer from 2005-2007, including anecdotal history of events and people in Pullman. Subject: Architecture; Chicago_History; Factory_Site; Genealogy; General/Misc.; Historic_Reference; Illinois_History; Organizations_--_Pullman_Civic_Organization; Preservation/_Architecture_(General); Pullman_(General); Pullman_-_Post_1975; Pullman_Abroad; Pullman_Bank; Pullman_Company; Pullman_Family; Pullman_Palace_Car_Company; Pullman_People; Pullman_Standard_Car_Mfg_Company; Pullman_Town; Reference; Regional; Victorian_Era_-_general; Format: Printed Materials -- Periodicals |
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Interesting Things About Pullman, Past and PresentCollection of essays. Topics include columns from Pullman Flyer, Roseland American Legion Post 49er, Daily Southtown and Roseland Pullman Sports Hall of Fame. 22 pages, plus 4 copies of cover page. Subject: Chicago_History; Historic_Reference; Kensington; Memorials; Organizations_--_Pullman_Civic_Organization; Organizations_--_Pullman_Improvement_Association; Pullman_(General); Pullman_People; Roseland_Community; Sports; War_Memorial; Format: Printed Materials - Publications |
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Introducing the town of Pullman coverletOrder form for a coverlet produced by the Historic Pullman Foundation as a fund-raiser, depicting landmark buildings. Subject: Advertising; Architecture; Historic_Reference; Organizations_--_Historic_Pullman_Foundation; Pullman_Town; Format: Printed Materials - Publications |
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Iron nailHand-forged construction nail found in the Hotel Florence. Subject: Architecture; Historic_Reference; Format: Building Component |
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Jon Ton HousePhoto of home of Jon Ton on the Calumet River, one mile east of Riverdale, 1856; handwritten note on reverse. Subject: Victorian_Era_-_general; SCH_Waterways,_Calumet_River; Illinois_History; Historic_Reference; Chicago_History; Calumet_River_-_Calumet_Region; Format: Photograph (all forms) |
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Kings of FortuneIllustrated stoties of self-made men during the 19th century. Includes chapter on George Pullman. Fabric cover with gold embossing. Subject: Chicago_History; Pullman_Family; Historic_Reference; Format: Printed Materials - Publications |
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Labor Day 2009Program for 2009 Labor Day event in Historic Pullman, a celebration and rally for America's Working Families, September 7, 2009. Subject: ; Fairs; Historic_Reference; Illinois_History; Labor_History,_other; Format: Printed Materials - Other |
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Lake Calumet and Pullman Area MapPhotograph of a partial map showing Lake Calumet and the southern edge of Chicago city limits. Subject: Regional; Pullman_Town; Lake_Calumet; Historic_Reference; Calumet_River_-_Calumet_Region; Aerial_Views; Format: Map |
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List of Passenger CarsList of lot, number of cars, class, plan, and railroad they were on. Subject: ; Historic_Reference; Pullman_Train_Cars; Format: Printed Materials - Other |
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Lowell, The Story of an Industrial CityOfficial National Park Handbook, publication date unknown. Subject: Historic_Reference; Format: Printed Materials - Publications |
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Man Who Wrote Poem for Drink is Dead in DumpDescribes life and death of Pullman resident Mike Braggazi. Subject: Chicago_History; General/Misc.; Historic_Reference; Pullman_People; Format: Printed Materials -- Periodicals |
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Mann's Boudoir Car Company1 stock certificate for Mann's Boudoir Car Company (10 shares) Subject: ; Historic_Reference; Industry,_other; Organizations_--_Other; Rail_Travel_-_Other; Format: Printed Materials - Other |
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Meet Thursday on Pullman as City LandmarkArticle from the Sunday, July 30, 1972 South End Reporter. Describes plans to discuss Pullman's city landmark designation. Sidebar entitled "Why Pullman decided to build city here" describes early history of Pullman. Subject: ; Chicago_History; General/Misc.; Greenstone_Church; Historic_Reference; Preservation/_Architecture_(General); Pullman_(General); Pullman_Town; Regional; Format: Printed Materials -- Periodicals |
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Meeting of Exec. Committee of The Union Palace Car CompanyHandwritten minutes of committee meeting. Subject: Historic_Reference; Pullman_Palace_Car_Company; Rail_Travel_-_Other; Format: Handwritten (invitations, notes, etc.) |
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Morning SuitThree Peice morning suit with grey/black striped pants(A), Grey double breasted vest(B) and tail coat(C) About a 40 Regular Subject: ; General/Misc.; Historic_Reference; Format: Textiles |
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Negative of Pullman Smokestack Being Taken Down1957 black & white negative of a factory smokestack being taken down. Subject: Factory_Site; Historic_Reference; Photography_-_Misc._vintage; Pullman_Water_Tower; Reference; Format: Photographic Materials |
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Olde Pullman may soon become landmarkNewspaper article describing upcoming hearing on landmark designation. Subject: ; Chicago_History; Historic_Reference; Illinois_History; Preservation/_Architecture_(General); Pullman_Town; Format: Printed Materials -- Periodicals |
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Our CommunityColor booklet commemorating the 75th Anniversary of Pullman Trust and Savings Bank, Vol.1, No. 3, Spring 1958. Subject: Catalogs/Reprints; Chicago_History; Historic_Reference; Pullman_Bank; Regional; Format: Printed Materials - Publications |
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Pennsylvania Railroad Company Stock CertificateFramed 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 |
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Pennsylvania Railroad Company Stock CertificateFramed 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 |
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Photo albumRed with gold border, labeled "Pullman" with address label. 3-ring binder type photo album with 32 pages of photographs, and 21 additional unmounted images. Historical images are reproductions or photocopies; some images are mid-20th century. Subject: Chicago_History; General/Misc.; Historic_Reference; Illinois_History; Organizations_--_Other; Organizations_--_Pullman_Civic_Organization; Organizations_--_Pullman_Improvement_Association; Photography_-_Misc._vintage; Pullman_(General); Pullman_People; Pullman_Town; Reference; Regional; Roseland_Community; Format: Photograph (all forms) |
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Photo albumPhoto album with brown pleather cover, gold foil border. Includes 71 images of Old Pullman Day activities, August 23, 1970. Subject: ; Historic_Reference; Organizations_--_Pullman_Civic_Organization; Pullman_People; Format: Photograph (all forms) |
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Piano StoolEarly 20th century claw foot, oak, piano stool. Subject: Historic_Reference; General/Misc.; Format: Furniture |
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Piano, 1890's Emerson UprightPiano built by Emerson, Boston. Upright style. Vintage bench included. Subject: ; Historic_Reference; Victorian_Era_-_general; Format: Household Accessory |
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Poker chips, Hotel FlorenceTwo (2) plastic poker chips, one red and one yellow, imprinted with Hotel Florence logo. Subject: Chicago_History; Historic_Reference; Hotel_Florence_History; Format: Recreational Artifact |
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Polar Philately: Byrd Antarctic VenturesDescribes issue of commemorative postal stamp and Admiral Byrd's four Antarctic expeditions. Subject: ; Chicago_History; Historic_Reference; Illinois_History; Pullman_Labor_History; The_Snow_Cruiser; Format: Printed Materials -- Periodicals |
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Portland AvenuePhoto postcard by Koopman, view of 111 Street east of Portland Avenue, streetscape of homes in Roseland. Subject: Chicago_History; Historic_Reference; Roseland_Community; Victorian_Era_-_general; Format: Postcard |
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Portrait of Eugene V. DebsOil painting done from a photograph, by William Kirschner, longtime Pullman resident. Antique wooden frame Subject: Pullman_Family; Pullman_Labor_History; Historic_Reference; Format: Artwork |
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Portrait of Florence PullmanOil painting done from a photograph by William Kirschner, longtime Pullman resident. Antique wooden frame. Subject: Pullman_Family; Historic_Reference; Format: Artwork |
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Prairie Avenue Cookbook207 page soft cover book. Subject: Regional; Historic_Reference; General/Misc.; Format: Printed Materials - Publications |
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Process Instruction Sheet Plan 4128Instructions for operating heating system for sleeping car. Plan 4128 Subject: Reference; Pullman_Train_Cars; Historic_Reference; Format: Printed Materials - Other |
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Process Instruction Sheet Plan 4128Instructions for operating water system for sleeping car. Plan 4128 Subject: Historic_Reference; Pullman_Train_Cars; Format: Printed Materials - Other |
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Process Instruction Sheet Plan 4153Instructions for operating air pressure water system for sleeping car. Plan 4153 Subject: Historic_Reference; Pullman_Train_Cars; Format: Printed Materials - Other |
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Process Instruction Sheet Plan 4153Instructions for operating heating system for sleeping car. Plan 4153 Subject: Historic_Reference; Pullman_Train_Cars; Format: Printed Materials - Other |
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Process Instruction Sheet Plan 7548Instructions for operating air-pressure water system for bar-lounge-barber-secretary car. Plan 7548 Subject: Historic_Reference; Pullman_Train_Cars; Format: Printed Materials - Other |
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Process Instruction Sheet Plan 7548Instructions for operating heating system for bar-lounge-barber-secretary car. Plan 7548 Subject: Historic_Reference; Pullman_Train_Cars; Format: Printed Materials - Other |
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Process Instruction Sheet Plan 7555Instructions for operating water system for chair car. Plan 7555 Subject: Historic_Reference; Pullman_Train_Cars; Format: Printed Materials - Other |
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Process Instruction Sheet Plan 7555Instructions for operating heating system for chair car. Plan 7555 Subject: Historic_Reference; Pullman_Train_Cars; Reference; Format: Printed Materials - Other |
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Process Instruction Sheet Plan 7556Instructions for operating water system for dining car. Plan 7556 Subject: Historic_Reference; Pullman_Train_Cars; Format: Printed Materials - Other |
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Process Instruction Sheet Plan 7556Instructions for operating heating system for dining car. Plan 7556 Subject: Historic_Reference; Pullman_Train_Cars; Format: Printed Materials - Other |
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Process Instruction Sheet Plan 7557Instructions for operating heating system for observation-lounge car. Plan 7556 Subject: Historic_Reference; Pullman_Train_Cars; Format: Printed Materials - Other |
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Process Instruction Sheet Plan 7557Instructions for operating water system for observation-lounge car. Plan 7557 Subject: Historic_Reference; Pullman_Train_Cars; Format: Printed Materials - Other |
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Pullman 104th Street PavingImage shows 104th St., east of Maryland, being prepared for paving...horse-drawn wagon going down dirt street. Subject: Historic_Reference; North_Pullman; Pullman_Town; Format: Photograph (all forms) |
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Pullman and his 'perfect' townNewspaper article describing George M. Pullman's social experiment with the town of Pullman. Subject: Chicago_History; Churches_-_Roseland,_Pullman; Historic_Reference; Illinois_History; Lake_Calumet; Pullman_Houses; Pullman_Labor_History; Pullman_Palace_Car_Company; Pullman_Town; Pullman_Workers; The_Stables; Format: Printed Materials - Publications |
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Pullman Area Near Landmark StatusNewspaper article clipped from Chicago Tribune, written by Stan Ziembe, January 1, 1970. Subject: ; Architecture; Barrett,_Nathan_Franklin; Beman,_Solon_Spencer; Chicago_History; Factory_Site; General/Misc.; Greenstone_Church; Historic_Reference; Hotel_Florence_History; Illinois_History; Labor_History,_other; Organizations_--_Pullman_Civic_Organization; Preservation/_Architecture_(General); Pullman_(General); Pullman_Company; Pullman_Houses; Pullman_Labor_History; Pullman_Town; Reference; Regional; Format: Printed Materials -- Periodicals |
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Pullman Beautiful (Nice Things About Pullman Past and Present)Typed original. Topic: Robert Todd Lincoln. Subject: Historic_Reference; Illinois_History; Pullman_People; Format: Printed Materials -- Periodicals |
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Pullman Beautiful (Nice Things About Pullman Past and Present)Typed original. Topic: A letter from William F. Scudella, continued (Part 1 of a 4-part series). Subject: ; Historic_Reference; Pullman_People; Format: Printed Materials -- Periodicals |
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Pullman Beautiful (Nice Things About Pullman Past and Present)Typed original. Sub-heading: Roseland Calumet Index is Dead. Subject: Chicago_History; Historic_Reference; Regional; Format: Printed Materials -- Periodicals |
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Pullman Beautiful (Nice Things About Pullman Past and Present)Typed and hand-notated original article; topic is John Erstman and the origins of the Beman Committee of the PUllman Civic Organization. Subject: ; Beman,_Solon_Spencer; Historic_Reference; Organizations_--_Pullman_Civic_Organization; Preservation/_Architecture_(General); Pullman_Houses; Pullman_People; Pullman_Town; Format: Printed Materials -- Periodicals |
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Pullman Beautiful (Nice Things About Pullman Past and Present)Typed original. Topic: A letter from William F. Scudella, continued (Part ? of a 4-part series). Subject: Historic_Reference; Pullman_People; Format: Printed Materials -- Periodicals |
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Pullman Beautiful (Nice Things About Pullman Past and Present)Typed original. Topic: the Dr. John McLean house. Subject: Chicago_History; Historic_Reference; Illinois_History; Pullman_Company; Pullman_Hospital; Pullman_Houses; Pullman_People; Pullman_Workers; Victorian_Era_-_general; Format: Printed Materials -- Periodicals |
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Pullman Beautiful (Nice Things About Pullman Past and Present)Typed and hand-notated original article; topic is history of American Legion Roseland Post 49. Subject: ; Historic_Reference; Military_-_other; Organizations_--_Other; War_Memorial; World_War_I; World_War_II; Format: Printed Materials -- Periodicals |
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Pullman Beautiful (Nice Things About Pullman Past and Present)Typed original. Topic: A letter from William F. Scudella, continued. Subject: Historic_Reference; Pullman_People; Format: Printed Materials -- Periodicals |
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Pullman Beautiful (Nice Things About Pullman Past and Present)Typed original. Topic: commemorative postage stamp. Subject: Historic_Reference; Format: Printed Materials -- Periodicals |
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Pullman Beautiful (Nice Things About Pullman Past and Present)Typed original; topic is anniversaries of both George Pullman's birth and the reactivation of the Pullman Civic Organization. Subject: ; Historic_Reference; Organizations_--_Pullman_Civic_Organization; Pullman_(General); Pullman_People; Pullman_Town; Format: Printed Materials -- Periodicals |
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Pullman Beautiful (Nice Things About Pullman Past and Present)Hand-notated copy of typed original, includes note from PCO Community Improvement Committee; topic is Christmas of 1944. 4 copies total. Subject: ; Historic_Reference; Organizations_--_Pullman_Civic_Organization; Pullman_People; Pullman_Town; Format: Printed Materials -- Periodicals |
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Pullman Beautiful (Nice Things About Pullman Past and Present)Typed original; topic is the summer of 1900. Subject: ; Historic_Reference; Pullman_People; Victorian_Era_-_general; Format: Printed Materials -- Periodicals |
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Pullman Beautiful (Nice Things About Pullman Past and Present)Typed original. Topic: the discovery of the 1896 Prague plaque. Subject: Historic_Reference; Memorials; Pullman_(General); Pullman_Abroad; Pullman_Town; Format: Printed Materials -- Periodicals |
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Pullman Beautiful (Nice Things About Pullman Past and Present)Typed original; topic is Labor Day and the Pullman Strike of 1894. Subject: ; Chicago_History; Historic_Reference; Hotel_Florence_History; Illinois_History; Pullman_Labor_History; Pullman_Workers; Format: Printed Materials -- Periodicals |
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Pullman Beautiful Committee, December 1975 Issue, Mario Avignone, Chairman.Typed original on onionskin paper. Topic: Christmas of 1941. Subject: ; Historic_Reference; Pullman_People; Pullman_Town; Format: Printed Materials -- Periodicals |
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Pullman Calendar 2007A sample copy of a 12-month calendar created for the PSHS, with historic Pullman photographs. Subject: Historic_Reference; Factory_Site; Pullman_(General); Format: Printed Materials -- Periodicals |
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Pullman ClockTower/Administration Building PostcardPostcard created by the Historic Pullman Foundation showing the Clocktower/Admin Building in 1880. Subject: Administration_Building; Factory_Site; Historic_Reference; Organizations_--_Historic_Pullman_Foundation; Pullman_Landscape_Design; Pullman_Palace_Car_Company; Format: Postcard |
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Pullman Community Improvement Committee ReportTyped original committee report submitted January 1986. Topic: Robert Todd Lincoln in Pullman. Subject: ; Chicago_History; Historic_Reference; Illinois_History; Pullman_(General); Victorian_Era_-_general; Format: Printed Materials - Publications |
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Pullman Couch CompanyReferences to company from Sharon Darling's History of Chicago Furniture book Subject: Historic_Reference; Format: Printed Materials - Publications |
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Pullman Facility Site MapA copy of a Pullman facility site map from the early 1950's showing when certain factory buildings were being razed. Subject: Pullman_Standard_Car_Mfg_Company; Pullman_Company; Historic_Reference; Factory_Site; Format: Map |
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Pullman Hinge and Lock Pieces19th century Eastlake design hinge and lock pieces from Pullman building. Subject: Historic_Reference; Preservation/_Architecture_(General); Pullman_Houses; Format: Building Component |
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Pullman Historic American Engineering RecordCopy of Haer report done by the National Park Service in 1976, with maps showing the factory site and town in 1886 and 1901. Subject: Factory_Site; Historic_Reference; Organizations_--_Historic_Pullman_Foundation; Pullman_Town; Format: Map |
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Pullman HistoryNewspaper clipping c. 1972, publication unknown. Describes upcoming meeting to determine Landmarks status of Pullman; describes briefly the history of the PCO. Subject: Chicago_History; Historic_Reference; Illinois_History; Organizations_--_Pullman_Civic_Organization; Preservation/_Architecture_(General); Pullman_Town; Format: Printed Materials -- Periodicals |
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Pullman JournalNewsletter of the Historic Pullman Foundation, Spring issue, 1979 Subject: Historic_Reference; Organizations_--_Historic_Pullman_Foundation; Pullman_(General); Format: Printed Materials -- Periodicals |
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Pullman opening doors to history - and to youNewspaper article published October 10, 1974 in the Chicago Tribune. Describes the first Pullman House Tour. Subject: Architecture; Barrett,_Nathan_Franklin; Beman,_Solon_Spencer; Chicago_History; Historic_Reference; House_Tour; Organizations_--_Historic_Pullman_Foundation; Organizations_--_Pullman_Civic_Organization; Pullman_Houses; Pullman_Town; Format: Printed Materials -- Periodicals |
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Pullman Strike Timeline 1994A timeline from 1994 showing events leading up to the Pullman Strike in 1894. Subject: Historic_Reference; Organizations_--_Historic_Pullman_Foundation; Pullman_Labor_History; Format: Printed Materials - Other |
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Pullman Village and Beverly Hills-Morgan ParkB/W copy of article from "Guide to Chicago Neighborhoods", 1981. Includes map and photos, descriptions of principal buildings, handwritten notes. 8 pages. Subject: Architecture; Catalogs/Reprints; Chicago_History; Greenstone_Church; Historic_Reference; Hotel_Florence_--_Exterior; Pullman_Houses; Pullman_Town; Regional; Format: Printed Materials - Publications |
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Pullman War Memorial, file of documentsFile of documents relating to the placing of a monument to 14 servicemen from Pullman who died in World War II. File includes handwritten chronology of the process from April 1949 to May 1950; the monument was dedicated on May 21, 1950. Also included is correspondence with vendors, work orders, invoices, etc. and short biographies of the servicemen honored. Documents are originals and photocopies. Subject: Chicago_History; Historic_Reference; Memorials; Organizations_--_Pullman_Civic_Organization; Pullman_People; War_Memorial; World_War_II; Format: Printed Materials - Other |
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Pullman's friends speak up for townNewspaper article describes hearing by the Chicago Landmarks Commission to grant status to Pullman. Subject: Chicago_History; Greenstone_Church; Historic_Reference; Illinois_History; Organizations_--_Historic_Pullman_Foundation; Preservation/_Architecture_(General); Pullman_Houses; Pullman_Town; Format: Printed Materials -- Periodicals |
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Pullman, 2 Buildings Made LandmarksNewspaper article describes naming of Pullman as national historic site by U.S. Secretary of Interior. Subject: Architecture; Chicago_History; Historic_Reference; Illinois_History; Preservation/_Architecture_(General); Pullman_Town; Format: Printed Materials -- Periodicals |
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Railway Age Magazine Articlesvarious short articles from Railway Age magazine from 1937. Subject: Reference; Historic_Reference; Rail_Travel_-_Other; Format: Printed Materials -- Periodicals |
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Recommend Pullman Landmark StatusNewspaper article from the August 13, 1972 South End Reporter; describes recommendation by Chicago Landmarks Commission to City Council. Subject: Chicago_History; Historic_Reference; Illinois_History; Labor_History,_other; Preservation/_Architecture_(General); Pullman_Houses; Pullman_Town; Format: Printed Materials -- Periodicals |
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Remembering Hiroshima Dawn of the Atomic AgeNewspaper article about Fred Olivi who grew up in Pullman and was the co-pilot on the August 9, 1945 Nagasaki attack. Subject: Historic_Reference; Illinois_History; Military_-_other; Pullman_People; World_War_II; Format: Printed Materials - Publications |
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Rolling Stock RebatePaper tabulating value of rolling stock destroyed in Chicago riots, July 6, 1894. Subject: ; Chicago_History; Historic_Reference; Illinois_History; Pullman_Labor_History; Pullman_Train_Cars; Reference; Format: Printed Materials - Other |
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Roseland Man Celebrates 25th... Of 101st Div.'s Liberation of ...Second page of article by same title, including Photograph of Harry Miller with caption. Subject: World_War_II; War_Memorial; Roseland_Community; Pullman_People; Military_-_other; Memorials; Historic_Reference; Chicago_History; Format: Printed Materials -- Periodicals |
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Sailing groupB/W photo of group on a sailing vessel, mounted to cardstock. Subject: Chicago_History; Historic_Reference; Lake_Calumet; Victorian_Era_-_general; Format: Photograph (all forms) |
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ScrapbookRed three-ring binder consisting of photographs, newspaper clippings, magazine articles,etc. about Pullman and items relating to Pullman. Subject: Chicago_History; General/Misc.; Historic_Reference; Illinois_History; Organizations_--_Historic_Pullman_Foundation; Organizations_--_Other; Organizations_--_Pullman_Civic_Organization; Photography_-_Misc._vintage; Preservation/_Architecture_(General); Pullman_(General); Pullman_Houses; Pullman_People; Pullman_Town; Reference; Regional; Roseland_Community; Format: Photographic Materials |
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Sleeping Car Floor Plan No. 4083Blueprint of a Pullman sleeping car floor plan number 4083 drawn October 27, 1938. Subject: Historic_Reference; Pullman_Train_Cars; Reference; Format: Blueprint |
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South Pullman CompanyTown Eyed as LandmarkNewspaper article from Chicago Tribune, 1972, relating to city landmark status. Describes other neighborhoods under consideration. Subject: Barrett,_Nathan_Franklin; Beman,_Solon_Spencer; Chicago_History; Historic_Reference; Illinois_History; Labor_History,_other; Plans/_Reports/_Studys; Preservation/_Architecture_(General); Pullman_Houses; Pullman_Town; Format: Printed Materials -- Periodicals |
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Spiral scrapbookSpiral-bound scrapbook with newspaper clippings and articles about Pullman; 20 pages. Orange/green/yellow cover. Subject: Chicago_History; General/Misc.; Historic_Reference; Pullman_(General); Pullman_People; Pullman_Town; Reference; Format: Printed Materials - Other |
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State & 111th PlacePhoto postcard of streetscape, view of intersection of 111th Place and State Street, Roseland, Illinois. Shows homes. Subject: Chicago_History; Historic_Reference; Roseland_Community; Victorian_Era_-_general; Format: Postcard |
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State Recognition of PullmanArticle published June 25, 1969 in the South End Reporter, Subject: Architecture; Beman,_Solon_Spencer; Chicago_History; Historic_Reference; Illinois_History; Organizations_--_Pullman_Civic_Organization; Preservation/_Architecture_(General); Pullman_Town; Format: Printed Materials -- Periodicals |
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Steps Being Taken to Preserve Pullman AreaArticle describes the formation of the Beman Committee to acquire Landmarks status for Pullman. Subject: Architecture; Barrett,_Nathan_Franklin; Beman,_Solon_Spencer; Chicago_History; Greenstone_Church; Historic_Reference; Hotel_Florence_--_Exterior; Illinois_History; Market_Hall; Organizations_--_Pullman_Civic_Organization; Preservation/_Architecture_(General); Pullman_Houses; Pullman_People; Pullman_Town; Format: Printed Materials -- Periodicals |
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The Action LineNewspaper column with reader questions about Pullman. Subject: Architecture; Beman,_Solon_Spencer; Chicago_History; Factory_Site; Historic_Reference; Pullman_(General); Pullman_Houses; Pullman_Town; Format: Printed Materials -- Periodicals |
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The Advance - Algoma Central Railroad MapsMaps found on the re-commissioned Advance train car the "Michipicoten." Subject: ; General/Misc.; Historic_Reference; Format: Map |
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The Bulfinch Anatomy of Antique FurnitureAn illustrated guide to identifying period, detail, and design. Author: Tim Forrest Publisher: Bulfinch Press, Little, Brown and Company. 1996 ISBN 0-8212-2325-9 Subject: Historic_Reference; Format: Printed Materials - Publications |
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The CarbuilderCompany publication, for the builders of all Pullman Standard products. Contains article "The George Mortimer Pullman Story". 32 pages. Subject: Chicago_History; Historic_Reference; Illinois_History; Pullman_Company; Pullman_Labor_History; Pullman_Standard_Car_Mfg_Company; Pullman_Town; Format: Printed Materials - Publications |
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The Harvey GirlsStory of the women who went west to work in Fred Harvey's restaurants along the Santa Fe railway from the 1880s to the 1950s. softcover, 252 pages Subject: Historic_Reference; Rail_Travel_-_Other; Format: Printed Materials - Publications |
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The Journal of Negro HistoryBound books, volumes 1-45 plus index, founded by Carter G. Woodson. Each volume contains numerous articles, documents, and book reviews related to the history of Negros. Subject: ; Chicago_History; Historic_Reference; Pullman_and_Afro-Americans; Format: Printed Materials - Publications |
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The Parable of PullmanDouble-sided parchment paper, continued on reverse. History of Pullman. Subject: Chicago_History; Historic_Reference; Illinois_History; Pullman_(General); Pullman_Company; Pullman_Labor_History; Pullman_Workers; Format: Printed Materials - Publications |
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The Plan of Chicago @ 100164 page hard bound book. Subject: Reference; Historic_Reference; Chicago_History; Format: Printed Materials - Publications |
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The Pullman Company Contracts4"x7" black leather 3 ringed binder containing various Pullman Company contracts between porters, conductors, brakemen, etc. dating between 1948-1961. Subject: ; Chicago_History; Historic_Reference; Labor_History,_other; Pullman_Company; Pullman_Workers; Reference; Format: Printed Materials - Other |
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The SurveyorsB/W photo of surveying party in the field, mounted on cardstock. Subject: Chicago_History; General/Misc.; Historic_Reference; Roseland_Community; SCH_Maps; Victorian_Era_-_general; Format: Photograph (all forms) |
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Thismia AmericanaProgram for theatrical production presented at Pullman State Historic Site, Septmber 24, 26 and 27. Written by Christine Hodak and directed by Andrew Park. Subject: ; Calumet_River_-_Calumet_Region; Historic_Reference; Illinois_History; Lake_Calumet; Format: Printed Materials - Other |
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Touring PullmanTour guide booklet produced in 1972. Subject: Chicago_History; Greenstone_Church; Historic_Reference; Hotel_Florence_History; House_Tour; Market_Hall; Organizations_--_Historic_Pullman_Foundation; Pullman_(General); Pullman_Hospital; Pullman_Houses; Pullman_Landscape_Design; Pullman_Schools; Pullman_Town; Pullman_Water_Tower; The_Stables; Format: Printed Materials - Publications |
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U.S. Fuel Administration Poster - No. 2"Order Coal Now" lithograph print poster. Published by Edwards & Deutsch Litho., Chicago; 1917. Subject: General/Misc.; Historic_Reference; Format: Artwork |
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Unidentified. (Father Christmas)Studio portrait of young child with Father Christmas, in sleigh with deer; mounted in cardstock presentation mat. Subject: Victorian_Era_-_general; Roseland_Community; Pullman_People; Historic_Reference; Chicago_History; Format: Photograph (all forms) |
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Unidentified. (Portrait of family)Studio portrait of family of four, bust only, relaxed; mounted on cardstock with photographer's imprint. Subject: Roseland_Community; Pullman_People; Photography_-_Misc._vintage; Historic_Reference; Chicago_History; Victorian_Era_-_general; Format: Photograph (all forms) |
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Unidentified. (Portrait of seated couple)B/W studio photo portrait of seated man and woman, by Wilke, mounted on cardstock. Subject: Roseland_Community; Pullman_People; Photography_-_Misc._vintage; Historic_Reference; Victorian_Era_-_general; Format: Photograph (all forms) |
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Unidentified. (Young girl in fancy dress)B/W studio portrait of a young girl in fancy dress, with parasol and picture hat; cardstock mount, imprinted by phtographer. Subject: Roseland_Community; Pullman_People; Photography_-_Misc._vintage; Historic_Reference; Chicago_History; Victorian_Era_-_general; Format: Photograph (all forms) |
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United States Patent Office Ball-Bearing for Electric MotorsTwo-sided printed documents describing patent plus four-page illustration, patent #616,063 Subject: ; Historic_Reference; Rail_Travel_-_Other; Format: Printed Materials - Other |
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W. Pullman Works Employees Credit Union NotebookCirca 1970s, plastic notepaper notebooks from the West Pullman Works Employes Credit Union, 1015 West 120th St.(note employees is misspelled inside each notebook). Subject: ; Chicago_History; Historic_Reference; Regional; Format: Other Ephemera |
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Water Pipe Location at Solenoid Valves blueprintDrawing of pipe locations Subject: Historic_Reference; Pullman_Train_Cars; Format: Blueprint |
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West Pullman School 1941Photograph of West Pullman School Class of January 1941. Probably graduation picture, note ribbons. Black and white. Heeren Photography Studio Subject: Historic_Reference; Reference; Genealogy; Format: Photograph (all forms) |
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West Pullman School ClassPhotograph of West Pullman School Class of June 1935. Black and white. Heeren Photo Studio. Subject: Photography_-_Misc._vintage; Regional; Historic_Reference; Genealogy; Format: Photograph (all forms) |
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Wicker RockerLight brown wicker rocking chair from the late 1800's. Subject: Historic_Reference; General/Misc.; Format: Furniture |
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Working menPhoto postcard, scene of men unloading unknown object from a cart. Subject: Victorian_Era_-_general; Roseland_Community; Pullman_People; Labor_History,_other; Historic_Reference; Chicago_History; Format: Postcard |
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Working menPhoto postcard of men repainting or repaining unknown object in front of workshop. Subject: General/Misc.; Historic_Reference; Labor_History,_other; Roseland_Community; Victorian_Era_-_general; Format: Postcard |
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