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111th and WattHR Koopman postcard showing east side of Watt Avenue (now St. Lawrence) looking south with men sitting on curb. Subject: Koopman,_Henry_Ralph_and_family; Pullman_Views; Format: Postcard |
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1125 Sixteenth Street, N. W., The Embassy of the U.S.S.R.Several pages from Vol.1 of 16th St. Architecture, Commission of Fine Arts, 1978, describing the building of the Pullman house in Washington. Subject: Pullman_Family; Format: Printed Materials - Publications |
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113th and Cottage Grove AvenueKoopman postcard showing Cottage Grove at 113th Street looking south. Subject: Koopman,_Henry_Ralph_and_family; Pullman_Views; Format: Postcard |
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A Great-Grandmother RemembersOne sheet (copy) from an unidentified book, talking about growing up on the same block on Prairie Avenue as George Pullman and his family lived. Subject: Pullman_Family; Format: Printed Materials - Publications |
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A Pioneer's Centennial George Mortimer Pullman 1831-1931Photocopy and type transcript of an essay on the life of George Pullman. Subject: Pullman_Family; Format: Printed Materials - Publications |
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Acknowledgement of Sympathy ExpressionSmall card from Mrs Pullman and family sent in response to expressions of sympathy related to George Pullman death. Subject: Pullman_Family; Victorian_Era_-_general; Format: Correspondence |
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American EnterprisePoster and newspaper article about the musical play American Enterprise presented by the Organic Theater Company February 14, 1991. The play traces George Pullman life in dialogue and song. Play written by Jeffrey Sweet, score by Michael Vitali. Subject: ; Pullman_Family; Pullman_Labor_History; Pullman_Palace_Car_Company; Format: Mixed media |
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An American EnterpriseNewsletter from the Organic Theater production of An American Enterprise, about the story of George Pullman. Contains five pages of historical background, play information, etc. Subject: Chicago_History; Pullman_(General); Pullman_Family; Pullman_Palace_Car_Company; Format: Printed Materials -- Periodicals |
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Builders of ChicagoClipping from unknown publication and date about George Pullman. Subject: Pullman_Family; Format: Printed Materials -- Periodicals |
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Burial TreasurersNewspaper article about Graceland Cemetary in Chicago where George Pullman is buried. Subject: ; Chicago_History; Pullman_Family; Format: Printed Materials -- Periodicals |
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Carolands ChateauColor photographs of Carolands Chateau, built between 1914 and 1916 by Harriet Pullman Carolan, daughter of George M. Pullman, 19th c. industrialist. Subject: ; Architecture; Pullman_Family; Format: Photograph (all forms) |
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Castle Rest postcardColor tinted postcard showing Castle Rest, George M. Pullman Estate in Thousand Islands, New York. Inscription. "My Dear Mrs. Dern, Hope you are well. Yours sincerely, R. Dern" Subject: Pullman_Family; Format: Postcard; |
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FJ Carolan & Harriet Pullman CarolanStory of Harriett Pullman and her 1st husband. Typed manuscript, unsigned. Subject: Pullman_Family; Format: Printed Materials - Publications |
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Florence L. Miller ObituaryTwo obits for Florence L. Miller, granddaughter of George Pullman. Mrs. Miller died April 27. Unknown publication. Subject: Pullman_Family; Format: Printed Materials -- Periodicals |
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Florence Lowden Miller Handwritten NoteHandwritten note from Florence Lowden Miller, granddaughter of George Pullman at the time of her sister, Harriet Madlener in 1987. Subject: ; Pullman_Family; Format: Handwritten (invitations, notes, etc.) |
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Florence Lowden Miller NoteHandwritten thank-you note to Mario Avignone from Florence Lowden Miller, granddaughter of George Pullman. Undated. Subject: ; Pullman_Family; Format: Correspondence |
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Florence Pullman LowdenThree newspaper articles relating to the death of Florence Pullman Lowden, George Pullman's daughter. One clipping is identified from Chicago Tribune, July 25, 1937. Subject: ; Pullman_Family; Format: Printed Materials -- Periodicals |
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Florence Pullman PhotographStudio portrait of Florence Pullman, daughter of George, in winter fur coat and muff. Subject: Pullman_Family; Format: Photograph (all forms) |
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George and Sanger PullmanInformation of George Pullman's twin sons George and Sanger, researched by Laurie Toth. Subject: Pullman_Family; Format: Printed Materials - Publications |
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George M. PullmanThree-page periodical article entitled "George M. Pullman" by Richard H. Titherington, published in Munsey's magagazine, June 1894. Subject: ; Pullman_Company; Pullman_Family; Pullman_Town; Pullman_Train_Cars; Format: Printed Materials -- Periodicals |
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George M. PullmanArticle by Richard H. Titherington in Munsey's Magazine. Subject: Pullman_Town; Pullman_Palace_Car_Company; Pullman_Family; Format: Printed Materials -- Periodicals |
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George M. Pullman c. 1890Print by Paul Petraitis from original glass plate negative showing the only unretouched portrait of George M. Pullman - an accompanying full-length portrait negative is in the Tim Samuelson collection. Subject: Pullman_Family; Format: Photograph (all forms) |
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George M. Pullman c1895Last known photograph of George M. Pullman. Appears to be several years older than "unretouched" 1890 portrait with fuller, whiter beard. Subject: Pullman_Family; Format: Photograph (all forms) |
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George M. Pullman: A Celebration of his Life and TimesA brochure with special events throughout 1997 to celebrate the life of George Pullman. Subject: Pullman_Family; Pullman_(General); Organizations_--_Historic_Pullman_Foundation; Format: Printed Materials - Other |
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George PullmanMatted photograph of George Pullman, undated. Subject: Pullman_Family; Format: Photograph (all forms) |
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George PullmanSubject: Pullman_Family; Format: Photograph (all forms) |
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George PullmanSubject: Pullman_Family; Format: Artwork |
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George PullmanEarly seated portrait, possibly 1870's Subject: Pullman_Family; Format: Photograph (all forms) |
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George Pullman out WestFramed tintype of George M. Pullman, probably while making money in the retail business out west. George age about 30? Chicago Historical Society owns the original. Subject: Pullman_Family; Format: Photograph (all forms) |
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George Pullman, Young Sleeping Car BuilderFrom the series Childhood of Famous Americans", fictionalized telling of George Pullman as a young man, 200 pages with illustrations, and special study sections and quizzes. Subject: Pullman_Family; Format: Printed Materials - Publications |
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George Pullman: Young Sleeping Car BuilderThis book for youth tells the story of young George Pullman, how he grew up and came to build his famous sleeping cars. Subject: Pullman_Family; Format: Printed Materials - Publications |
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Hands-On HistoryArticle in Vermont Magazine about Hildene, the home of Robert Todd Lincoln, in Manchester, Vermont. Subject: Pullman_Company; Pullman_Family; Pullman_Standard_Car_Mfg_Company; Format: Printed Materials -- Periodicals |
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Harriet PullmanTaken from Beebe Books, Berkeley CA. 1 page from book referring to Mrs. Francis J. Carolan (Harriet Pullman) Subject: Pullman_Family; Format: Printed Materials - Publications |
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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 PresentSeries of articles written for publication in the Pullman Flyer, dates unknown. Topics include Sherwin Williams, biography of Geo. Pullman, Florence Pullman Lowden, John Hopkins, John Macis, Mario Avignone, Frank Lowden, Catholic Action Committee, Lincoln funeral car, John Franczyk, winter of 1892, Pioneer fir of 1962, Matt Valente, etc. Subject: The_Snow_Cruiser; Pullman_Family; Pullman_(General); Format: Printed Materials -- Periodicals |
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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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Know Your Neighbor!From The South End Reporter, May 26, 1938 about Urban G. Willis, tutor to the Pullman grandchildren and later Dean and teacher at Pullman Free School of Manual Training. Subject: Pullman_Family; Pullman_Schools; Format: Printed Materials -- Periodicals |
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Larson, CarlPhoto of Carl Larson who was the coachman for the Pullman family in the early 20th century. The Larsons came to Chicago from Sweden between 1902 and 1909. Subject: Pullman_Family; Format: Photograph (all forms) |
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Lay Corner Stone of Pullman Free Manual Training School - Pullman Hope Nears RealityNewspaper clipping, publication and date unknown. The school opened in 1915. Mrs. Frank O. Lowden (Florence) identified in photograph. Handwritten identification noted of others in the image. Subject: Pullman_Family; Pullman_Schools; Format: Printed Materials -- Periodicals |
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Letter expressing sorrow over death of George PullmanTelegram from L. M. Johnson to C. S. Sweet, expressing great sorrow over death of George Pullman and regrets he cannot get to Chicago in time for funeral. Subject: Pullman_Family; Pullman_Palace_Car_Company; Format: Correspondence |
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Letter from Eva Pope to Pullman Co. executivesLetter from Eva Pope citing her qualifications as a manager of estates; seeking a position helping to manage the Pullman estate after George Pullman died. Subject: Pullman_Family; Pullman_Palace_Car_Company; Format: Correspondence |
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Letter from James M. WilsonLetter from Mr. Wilson to George Pullman, asking for his influence regarding the vacancies in the U.S. Attorney General office. Subject: Pullman_Family; Pullman_Palace_Car_Company; Format: Correspondence |
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Letter from Jane Byrd Bryan re AmbassadorshipCorrespondence including letter from Bryan to George Pullman asking if he can channel a query to the President through the Secretary of War Gen. Alger regarding an ambassadorship. Also, clippings from Mrs. Bryan's letter and a separate note from Hattie Pullman transmitting a check to Mr. Sweet. Subject: ; Pullman_Family; Format: Correspondence |
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Letter from Mrs. C. Phillip MillerPersonal, typed letter to Frank Beberdick from Florence Lowden Miller (Mrs. C. Phillip Miller), granddaughter of George Pullman. Dated November 4, 1986. Subject: Pullman_Family; Format: Correspondence |
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Letter from Mrs. C. Phillip MillerPersonal, typed letter to Frank Beberdick from Florence Lowden Miller (Mrs. C. Phillip Miller), granddaughter of George Pullman. Dated November 21, 1986. Subject: Pullman_Family; Format: Correspondence |
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Letter from Mrs. C. Phillip MillerTyped personal letter from Florence Lowden Miller (Mrs. C. Phillip Miller, granddaughter of George Pullman. Dated November 4, 1986. Subject: Pullman_Family; Format: Correspondence |
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Letter from Mrs. E. J. Mostyn to George PullmanLetter requesting a meeting, asking Pullman to designate a time and place. Subject: Pullman_Family; Format: Printed Materials - Other |
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Letter from Philip D. Armour to George PullmanLetter requesting time to talk about "Biscuit matters". Subject: Pullman_Family; Format: Correspondence |
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Letter from Sherman Clay & Co.A letter to George Pullman confirming the delivery of a Steinway Grand Piano to Mrs. F. J. Carolan in California. Letter says bill enclosed but not included with correspondence. Subject: Pullman_Family; Pullman,_George; Format: Correspondence |
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Letter from Thomas W. Bullitts to George PullmanLetter from Thomas W. Bullitts of Law Offices of Bullitt & Sheilds, regarding some property. Subject: Pullman_Family; Format: Correspondence |
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Letter from William C. BrowningLetter regarding some changes he and Pullman were promoting to some leisure property. Subject: Pullman_Family; Format: Correspondence |
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Letter from William Wirt Smith re business for sonsLetter to George Pullman suggesting business opportunities for Pullman's sons. Subject: Pullman_Family; Format: Correspondence |
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Letter re books for sale from Robert ElliottLetter to George Pullman regarding books that Robert Elliott is selling from his private collection. Subject: Pullman_Family; Pullman_Palace_Car_Company; Format: Correspondence |
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Letter re: George Jr., Progress in schoolLetter from Edward Bryant to George Pullman regarding George, Jr.'s progress in school. Subject: Pullman_Family; Format: Correspondence |
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Letter regarding check for Diamond MedalThank you to George M. Pullman from Chicago Musical College for donation for the Diamond Medal. Subject: Pullman_Family; Format: Correspondence |
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Letter to Charles M. KnollLetter from Liston L. Leyendecker regarding an inquiry about the Pullman family. Subject: Pullman_Family; Format: Printed Materials - Other |
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Letter to Mr. Sweet re: picturesSeries of 3 letters to Charles S. Sweet, from Charles E. Smith regarding photographs of the Castle Rest group and views ordered by Uncle George (Pullman). Subject: Pullman_Family; Format: Correspondence |
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Letters regarding news clippings of death of George PullmanCorrespondence from a clipping company regarding the collection of news clippings about the death of George Pullman Subject: ; Pullman_Family; Pullman_Palace_Car_Company; Format: Correspondence |
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Links to the PastArticle from the Chicago Tribune about the new development in the Prairie Avenue neighborhoood. Subject: Pullman_Family; Chicago_History; Format: Printed Materials -- Periodicals |
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Lowden of Illinois vo. 1The Life of Frank O. Lowden. Once Governor of Illinois and husband of Florence Pullman, daughter of George Pullman. Subject: Pullman_Family; Illinois_History; Format: Printed Materials - Publications |
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Lowden of SinnissippiInternet article about Frank Lowden, who married George Pullman's daughter Florence. Subject: Illinois_History; Pullman_Family; Format: Printed Materials - Publications |
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Mrs, George M. Pullman Gives Dance for Her Four GrandchildrenArticle from the Chicago Examiner describing dance given 30 December 1913 at the Pullman Mansion. Describes guests, food, entertainment and fashions. Accompanying photo of Mrs. Pullman and grandchildren by the International News Service. Subject: Pullman_Family; Pullman_Mansion; Victorian_Era_-_general; Format: Printed Materials -- Periodicals |
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Mrs. George M. Pullman Gives Dance for Her Four GrandchildrenNewspaper clipping, Chicago Examiner, December 31, 1913. Includes a list of some of the guests at the end of the article. Subject: Pullman_Family; Format: Printed Materials -- Periodicals |
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Mrs. Lowden's Estate Valued About $500,000Article published in Chicago Tribune estimating Florence Pullman Lowden's worth at the time of her death. Subject: ; Pullman_Family; Format: Printed Materials -- Periodicals |
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Mrs. Pullman and daughterSubject: Pullman_Family; Format: Photograph (all forms) |
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Mrs. Pullman with twin boysChildern were: Florence August 11, 1868 Harriet September 17 1869 George, Jr. and Walter June 25, 1875 Subject: Pullman_Family; Format: Photograph (all forms) |
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News and Notes: A Travel Diaryfrom the publication of the Oriental Institute of the University of Chicago. Excerpts from the diary of Florence Lowden Miller, granddaughter of George Pullman, as she traveled to the Near East in 1929 with her family. Subject: Pullman_Family; Format: Printed Materials -- Periodicals |
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Nightmarish trip led Pullman to become luxury train builderTwo 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 |
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Palmer ParkHR Koopman photograph of kids in wading pool in Palmer Park. Pullman factory buildings in background. Subject: Koopman,_Henry_Ralph_and_family; Palmer_Park; Pullman_Views; Format: Photograph (all forms) |
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Palmer ParkHR Koopman postcard showing spectators in Palmer Park watching unknown activity or sporting event, 1907. Pullman factory buildings visible in the background. People with bicycles and walking through the park visible. Subject: Koopman,_Henry_Ralph_and_family; Palmer_Park; Pullman_Views; Roseland_Community; Format: Postcard |
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Personal note from Mrs. C. Phillip MillerHand-written personal note from Mrs. C. Phillip Miller, granddaughter of Geo. Pullman, regarding death of her sister, Harriet Madlener. Includes photocopy of obituary. Subject: ; Chicago_History; Pullman_Family; Format: Handwritten (invitations, notes, etc.) |
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Phillip Lowden Miller ObitPrinted from the internet. He was president of the George M. Pullman Educational Foundation. Subject: Pullman_Family; Format: Printed Materials -- Periodicals |
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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 MansionsCopy from an unknown publication showing Prairie Avenue residences, including George Pullman's home. Subject: Pullman_Family; Chicago_History; Architecture; Format: Printed Materials - Publications |
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PullmanSection of article from Chicago Magazine about the great families of Chicago, February 2005 Subject: Pullman_Family; Format: Printed Materials -- Periodicals |
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Pullman Ave. & 113th St. ChicagoHR Koopman postcard showing east side of 113th & Pullman Avenue, now Cottage Grove. Dated 1903 Subject: Pullman_Views; Koopman,_Henry_Ralph_and_family; Format: Postcard |
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Pullman Car Works, Chicago 1907View looking east from across Illinois Central Railroad grade level tracks. Workers going home to Roseland. (There were eight tracks, grade raised in 1915.). Pedestrian overpass is shown on the left. Photo dated 1907. Subject: Pullman_Workers; Koopman,_Henry_Ralph_and_family; Pullman_Company; Format: Postcard |
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Pullman Centennial PaperCopy of a paper written by unidentified source, on the one hundredth anniversary (3-3-31)of the birth of George M. Pullman, reflecting on his life. Subject: Pullman_Family; Format: Printed Materials - Publications |
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Pullman DaughterOne of George's daughters. Subject: Pullman_Family; Format: Photograph (all forms) |
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Pullman Factory PostcardPostcard showing the Pullman Car Works and Lake Vista in 1892. Subject: Administration_Building; Factory_Site; Koopman,_Henry_Ralph_and_family; Pullman_Landscape_Design; Pullman_Palace_Car_Company; Format: Postcard |
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Pullman Family at Summer locationExtended family, possibly at Fairlawn, one of their summer homes. George has his four children arround him, and possibley his mother or someone else, as she does not look like Hattie. Ca mid 1890's Subject: Pullman_Family; Format: Photograph (all forms) |
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Pullman Family GalleryArticle and copies of images shown during a photographic exhibit of the Pullman family at the Hotel Florence. Subject: Hotel_Florence_History; Pullman_Family; Format: Other Ephemera |
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Pullman Free School to pay founder honorArticle from the Sunday Chicago Tribune describing celebration to honor 115th anniversary of Geo. Pullman's birth. Attended by Florence Lowden Miller and Mrs. Albert F. Madlener, Jr., both granddaughters of Pullman. Subject: Chicago_History; Pullman_Family; Pullman_Schools; Format: Printed Materials -- Periodicals |
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Pullman from Michigan Avenue & 111th StreetHR Koopman postcard showing 111th Street east of Michigan with views of Pullman factory in the background. Subject: Koopman,_Henry_Ralph_and_family; Pullman_Views; Roseland_Community; Format: Postcard |
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Pullman Gate Noon HourHR Koopman postcard showing men leaving work from South gate at lunch time. Subject: Koopman,_Henry_Ralph_and_family; Factory_Site; Pullman_Workers; Format: Postcard |
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Pullman home's buried history is trucked awayArticle from Chicago-Sun-Times, May 10, 2002. Foundation of old Prairie Ave. mansion removed for condos. Subject: Pullman_Family; Format: Printed Materials -- Periodicals |
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Pullman Land LeasesThree land leases for property owned by 4 families including George Pullman and his wife, to the railroad. This is pre-purchase of Pullman land. No signatures. Subject: Pullman_Family; Pullman,_George; Format: Printed Materials - Other |
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Pullman Mansion InteriorSubject: Pullman_Family; Pullman_Mansion; Format: Photograph (all forms) |
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Pullman Mansion On Prairie AvenueSubject: Pullman_Mansion; Pullman_Family; Format: Photograph (all forms) |
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Pullman Scrapbook20-page, unbound personal scrapbook of photos of Pullman, past and current, including meetings, neighborhood events, visiting dignitaries, and historic images. Full record available for viewing in the Ludlam Reading Room at the Hotel Florence. Images range in date from the 1950s to the 1970s. Subject: ; Pullman_(General); Pullman_Family; Pullman_Houses; Pullman_People; Pullman_Schools; Pullman_Town; Format: Photograph (all forms) |
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Pullman's Life is Recalled at Centennial FeteTownspeople Turn Out to Pay Tribute, Chicago Tribune, March 8, 1931. Subject: Pullman_Family; Format: Printed Materials -- Periodicals |
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Success: or the Triumphs and Achievements of Self-Made Menpages copied from above publication, dated 1891 by Prof. J. S. Chamberlain, Chicago. Refers to George Pullman and the Pullman Building in Chicago. Subject: Pullman_Building; Pullman_Family; Format: Printed Materials - Publications |
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Sympathy appreciation cardPrinted note of appreciation for sympathy (unknown death), from Mrs. C. Phillip Miller, Mr. and Mrs. Phillip Lowden Miller, Mr. and Mrs. Warren Pullman Miller. Hand-addressed envelope. Subject: ; Pullman_Family; Format: Handwritten (invitations, notes, etc.) |
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The Evangelist Billy Sunday Shaking Hands With Mrs. PullmanSubject: Pullman_Family; Format: Postcard |
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The Railway RegisterNewspaper article dated March 1886, describes George Pullman sharing his new idea for a sleeping car in Fall 1860. Subject: Pullman_Palace_Car_Company; Pullman_Family; Pullman_Train_Cars; Pullman_Rail_Travel; Format: Printed Materials -- Periodicals |
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Water Tower Stereo CardBlack and white stereo card showing the Water Tower and smokestack. Photograph by HR Koopman, corner 111th and Michigan Avenue. Subject: Factory_Site; Pullman_Water_Tower; Koopman,_Henry_Ralph_and_family; Format: Photograph (all forms) |
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Will of George M. PullmanPhotocopy of two pages of George Pullman's will showing bequests to family, friends, organizations, etc. Subject: Pullman_Family; Format: Printed Materials - Other |
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