PULLMAN HISTORY SITE

Images in the collection -- Subject Pullman People

"Perfect" Pullman

Article about Pullman as it prepares for 2007 House Tour.

Subject: House_Tour; Pullman_People; Format: Printed Materials -- Periodicals

A native paradise

Article from the Chicago Tribune about Glorious Gardens Finalist for 2008, Arthur Pearson, a Pullman resident.

Subject: Pullman_People; Pullman_Landscape_Design; Format: Printed Materials -- Periodicals

Avignone, Mario

Pencil drawing of Mario Avignone, late 1960s or early 1970s, by C. Griswell

Subject: Pullman_People; Format: Artwork

Avignone, Peggy

Photocopy of various death notices of Margaret (Peggy) Avignone, wife of Mario Avignone.

Subject: Pullman_People; Format: Printed Materials - Other

Baird retires after 15 years of service

Article in Food Technology magazine about the retirement of long-time Pullman resident Betsy Baird who was Senior Editor of the Journal of Food Science. See pg. 77.

Subject: Pullman_People; Format: Printed Materials -- Periodicals

Baptism Papers

Subject: Pullman_People; Format: Artwork

Buffalo China Platter

Oval platter, Red Leaf Windsor pattern. Vintage restaurant ware.

Subject: Victorian_Era_-_general; Pullman_People; Format: Food Service Equipment

Chicago's Historic Pullman District

Paperback 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

Community Improvement Committee Report, December 1985

Report of the Pullman Civic Organization Community Improvement Committee, by Mario Avignone. Topic: Christmas of 1968. 3 pages, typed original.

Subject: ; Pullman_People; Format: Printed Materials - Other

Company Town: As support for a National Park builds, how will Pullman present its past?

Subject: Pullman_(General); Pullman_Landmark; Pullman_People; Pullman_Town; Format: Printed Materials - Publications

Croquet party

B/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)

Don't snicker, but ukulele is back

Chicago Tribune newspaper article, Saturday, June 23, 2007 about the first Chicagoland Ukulele Jam Festival. Pullman resident Fred Fallin, a well-known ukulele player is quoted.

Subject: Pullman_People; Pullman_-_Post_1975; Format: Printed Materials -- Periodicals

Dr. L. G. Weld obituary - Pullman Free School

Dr. Weld was the Director of the Pullman Free School of Manual Training from 1911 to ?. Deceased mid-December, 1919? Also article about friend who died 3 weeks later...

Subject: Pullman_People; Pullman_Schools; Format: Printed Materials -- Periodicals

File: Roseland Moose Lodge No. 1062

File of news clippings and other information about Roseland Moose Lodge No. 1062. Includes first issue of Roseland Moose News, Jan 1951. Also includes meeting notes, entertainment programs and photographs.

Subject: Organizations_--_Other; Pullman_People; Roseland_Community; Format: Printed Materials - Publications

Foreign Books Show Shifts

Article 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

Frederick C. Fallin

Fred Fallin, long-time Pullman resident, is also a well-known musician who has performed as a ukulele soloist and musicologist across the country.

Subject: Pullman_People; Format: Printed Materials - Other

Group aims to keep Pullman District viable

Article about the efforts of residents such as George Ryan to support the Pullman neighborhood and the Hotel Florence.

Subject: Hotel_Florence_History; Pullman_People; Format: Printed Materials -- Periodicals

Historic District Expo

Newspaper picture of residents Mario Avignone, Mary Frangella, Mike Wolski, Jan Helge at the Hotel Florance

Subject: Hotel_Florence_--_Post_1975; Pullman_(General); Pullman_People; Format: Printed Materials -- Periodicals

Historic Pullman Foundation Candlelight House Walk Ticket

Brochure/Ticket with event info and tour stops listed.

Subject: Organizations_--_Historic_Pullman_Foundation; Pullman_Houses; Pullman_People; Format: Printed Materials - Other

Historic Pullman Foundation Christmas Victorian Dinner

Brochure for Christmas Victorian Dinner at the Hotel Florence with menu/reservation info. also information about New Year's Eve Dinner.

Subject: Organizations_--_Historic_Pullman_Foundation; Pullman_People; Format: Printed Materials - Other

Historic Pullman Foundation Murder Mystery Dinner

Brochure about Murder Mystery Dinner entitled "The Cat On the Hot Tin Roof Meets Friends" event, with dinner menu, event information, etc.

Subject: Organizations_--_Historic_Pullman_Foundation; Pullman_People; Format: Printed Materials - Other

Historic Pullman Foundation Valentine's Day Dinner

Brochure with event information and dinner menu for Valentine's Day Dinner at the Hotel Florence.

Subject: Pullman_People; Format: Printed Materials - Other

Hold Services Saturday for Alice G. Thompson, Early Pullman Resident

Newspaper article from the South End Reporter, Feb. 27, 1941, about the death of Alice Gertrude Thompson, Pullman resident since 1881.

Subject: Pullman_People; Format: Printed Materials -- Periodicals

Hotel Florence Annex Building - Hairbrush

Brown handled hairbrush, found in Annex building of the Hotel Florence.

Subject: Pullman_People; Format: Toilet Articles

House Interior

Subject: Pullman_People; Pullman_Houses; Format: Photograph (all forms)

House Tour 2012 Plaque

Wooden and brass plaque given to homeowners for participation in Annual House Tour Event.

Subject: Pullman_People; Pullman_Houses; Organizations_--_Pullman_Civic_Organization; Organizations_--_Historic_Pullman_Foundation; House_Tour; Format: Commemorative Plaque

House Tour Brochure

Brochure for 39th Historic Pullman House Tour weekend.

Subject: Pullman_People; Organizations_--_Pullman_Civic_Organization; Organizations_--_Historic_Pullman_Foundation; House_Tour; Architecture; Format: Printed Materials - Other

HPGC Victorian Tea Souvenir Tile

Tile made especially for Tea guests as a souvenir by local artist Lorraine Brochu.

Subject: Events_-_Other; Organizations_--_Historic_Pullman_Garden_Club; Pullman_People; Format: Artwork

HPGC Victorian Tea Souvenir Tile

Tile made especially for Tea guests as a souvenir by local artist Lorraine Brochu.

Subject: Events_-_Other; Organizations_--_Historic_Pullman_Garden_Club; Pullman_People; Format: Artwork

ICE Theater Hosts

Article relating to Disney film "The Princess and the Frog". Article features Natasha Tarpley, Pullman resident.

Subject: Pullman_People; Format: Printed Materials -- Periodicals

Ideal Laundry & Dry Cleaners

Laundry ticket from the Ideal Laundry & Dry Cleaners, located at 7341 S. State St. for work at the Hotel Florence. Dated June 19, 1963.

Subject: Hotel_Florence_History; Pullman_People; Pullman_Workers; Format: Printed Materials - Other

Ideal Laundry & Dry Cleaners

Laundry ticket from the Ideal Laundry & Dry Cleaners, located at 7341 S. State St. for work at the Hotel Florence. Dated June 20, 1963.

Subject: Hotel_Florence_History; Pullman_People; Pullman_Workers; Format: Printed Materials - Other

Interesting Things About Pullman Past and Present

Series of articles written for the Pullman Flyer, dated January to December 1994. Includes draft and print copies, on topics including snow storm of 1967, Bill Scudella, Admiral Byrd's snow cruiser, Lake Calumet wetlands, Democratic National Convention of 1996, etc.

Subject: The_Snow_Cruiser; Pullman_People; Lake_Calumet; Chicago_History; Format: Printed Materials -- Periodicals

Interesting Things About Pullman Past and Present

Series 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

Interesting Things About Pullman, Past and Present

Collection 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

Interesting Things... 2000-2003

Series of essays and anecdotes relating to the social history of Pullman, for publication in the Pullman Flyer. Typed original and draft copies, some with photos and banner layout.

Subject: World_War_II; World_War_I; War_Memorial; Victorian_Era_-_general; The_Snow_Cruiser; Regional; Reference; Pullman_Water_Tower; Pullman_Train_Cars; Pullman_Town; Pullman_People; Pullman_Landscape_Design; Pullman_Labor_History; Pullman_Houses; Pullman_Family; Pullman_1998_Factory_Fire; Pullman_-_Post_1975; Pullman_(General); Organizations_--_Pullman_Improvement_Association; Organizations_--_Pullman_Civic_Organization; Organizations_--_Other; Organizations_--_Historic_Pullman_Foundation; Memorials; Lake_Calumet; Labor_History,_other; Illinois_History; Hotel_Florence_History; Historic_Reference; General/Misc.; Factory_Site; Chicago_History; Beman,_Solon_Spencer; Barrett,_Nathan_Franklin; Architecture; Arcade_Building; Administration_Building; Format: Printed Materials - Other

Invitation to The Pullman Club

Handwritten invitation to The Pullman Club, the evening of December 28, 1907, by Louise Hampton, to Vinnie Swanson

Subject: Pullman_People; Pullman_(General); Format: Printed Materials - Other

Isaiah Campbell, Pioneer Builder of Pullman, Dies

Copy of article from unknown newspaper, regarding the death of Pullman builder Isaiah Campbell. Handwritten date - 12-29-30

Subject: Pullman_Town; Pullman_People; Pullman_(General); Architecture; Format: Printed Materials -- Periodicals

Kirchner Exhibit

Informational flyer/photos re: Bill Kirchner exhibit on Pullman Family portraits.

Subject: Pullman_People; Format: Printed Materials - Publications

Knights of Pythias Lodge Photograph

Subject: Pullman_People; Organizations_--_Other; Format: Digital Object

Labor Paste Booklet

Booklet documenting labor paste project by Pullman artist jb Daniel.

Subject: Pullman_Town; Pullman_People; Pullman_Labor_History; Format: Printed Materials - Publications

Landmark Designation for Pullman

Newspaper article regarding landmark designation. Picture of Cindy McMahon & Robert W. Fioretti, HPF president & VP, David Bahlman-ED of Landmarks Preservation Council of IL, Emil Jones-State Senator, Thomas Dart-State Rep.

Subject: Pullman_(General); Pullman_Landmark; Pullman_People; Format: Printed Materials -- Periodicals

Letter from Sam Royall re job

Letter requesting reinstatement to PPCC service, letters of recommendation.

Subject: ; Pullman_People; Pullman_Rail_Travel; Format: Correspondence

List

Hand-written list, on notebook paper (year unknown). Thirteen names.

Subject: Pullman_People; Format: Handwritten (invitations, notes, etc.)

Man Who Wrote Poem for Drink is Dead in Dump

Describes life and death of Pullman resident Mike Braggazi.

Subject: Chicago_History; General/Misc.; Historic_Reference; Pullman_People; Format: Printed Materials -- Periodicals

Mary "Mame" Standley Celebrates 100th Birthday

Biography of one of Pullman's oldest residents; typed original.

Subject: ; Pullman_People; Format: Printed Materials - Other

Mary Stanley, 105, Pullman resident

Obituary for Pullman-born resident Mary Stanley. Born in 1884, died 1989.

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

Memorial Parkway to be Dedicated Sunday Afternoon

Newspaper article from the South End Reporter, May 17, 1950 regarding monument for Pullman soldiers who died in World War II.

Subject: ; Pullman_People; World_War_II; Format: Printed Materials -- Periodicals

Method Soap Employees and Pullman Muralist Turn Old Wood Into Art

Article in DNAinfo newspaper about local Pullman artist Ian Lantz and his work at the Method soap plant in Pullman.

Subject: Pullman_People; Format: Printed Materials -- Periodicals

Nagasaki Bomber Co-Pilot A Man Respected, Reviled

Photocopy article an Fred Olivi, former Pullman resident, who was the co-pilot of the plane that dropped the atomic bomb on Nagasaki, Japan on August 9, 1945.

Subject: Pullman_People; World_War_II; Format: Printed Materials -- Periodicals

Naturalization Papers

February 24, 1892

Subject: Pullman_People; Format: Artwork

News for the Pullman Flyer, November 1976 Issue, Pullman Beautiful, by Mario Avignone

Copy of typed original, with notations. Topic: Pullman athletics.

Subject: Pullman_People; Pullman_Town; Sports; Format: Printed Materials -- Periodicals

People On The Front Porch On Champlain Avenue

Subject: Pullman_People; Pullman_Houses; Format: Photograph (all forms)

Photo album

Photo 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)

Photo album

Red 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)

Photos - Unknown Pullman subjects

A collection of various interior and exterior photographs of people and places around Pullman, including negatives and prints. Photographs of new Pullman Bank ribbon cutting.

Subject: ; Bob's_Sugar_Bowl; Hotel_Florence_--_Exterior; Hotel_Florence_--_Interior; Pullman_Bank; Pullman_Houses; Pullman_People; Pullman_Town; Format: Photograph (all forms)

Place in History: Pullman's past a strong part of its present

Newspaper article from the Chicago Sun-Times, Thursday, September 28, 2000.

Subject: Hotel_Florence_History; Hotel_Florence_--_Interior; Pullman_Town; Pullman_People; Format: Printed Materials -- Periodicals

Portrait of Betsy Baird

Oil painting done by William Kirschner, longtime Pullman resident. Antique wooden frame.

Subject: Pullman_People; Pullman_(General); Format: Artwork

Portrait of Unidentified Girl c1884

One of the few non-architectural photographs by the Pullman Company's first photographer, Thomas S. Johnson.

Subject: Pullman_People; Format: Photograph (all forms)

Pullman Athletics Cricket Team 1902

18 men sitting on the west-facing porch of a small frame building near 109th and Vernon near the site of the Pullman dog racing track. Black man in uniform holding the bat may be Jamaican or Honduran? The cricket team practiced on the SW corner of 111th & Langley for a time.

Subject: Sports; Pullman_People; Format: Photograph (all forms)

Pullman Beautiful (Nice Things About Pullman Past and Present)

Typed original. A letter from William T. Scudella (continued).

Subject: ; Pullman_People; Format: Printed Materials -- Periodicals

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

Pullman Beautiful (Nice Things About Pullman Past and Present)

Copy of typed original; describes origins of the Pullman Civic Organization.

Subject: ; Organizations_--_Pullman_Civic_Organization; Pullman_People; Format: Printed Materials -- Periodicals

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

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

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

Pullman Beautiful (Nice Things About Pullman Past and Present)

Typed original; A letter from William Scudella, continued.

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

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

Pullman Beautiful (Nice Things About Pullman Past and Present)

Typed original; topic is Christmas of 1960.

Subject: ; Organizations_--_Pullman_Civic_Organization; Pullman_People; Format: Printed Materials -- Periodicals

Pullman Beautiful (Nice Things About Pullman Past and Present)

Article for publication in the Pullman Flyer, December 1982. 2 pages, typed original. Topic is Christmas of 1968 in Pullman.

Subject: ; Pullman_People; Pullman_Town; Format: Printed Materials -- Periodicals

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

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

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

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

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

Pullman Beautiful, News for the Pullman Flyer, October 1976 Issue

Copy of typed original. Topic: anecdotes gleaned from Pullman tours.

Subject: ; House_Tour; Pullman_People; Pullman_Town; Format: Printed Materials -- Periodicals

Pullman Bicycle Race

View of bicycle race along western edge of Pullman. Undated. Donald N. Horn Collection

Subject: Pullman_People; Format: Photograph (all forms)

Pullman Christmas

Pullman children and clown posing with Christmas tree in front of erecting shops near 109th and Cottage Grove. Note motorized reflective ornaments.

Subject: Pullman_People; Format: Photograph (all forms)

Pullman Christmas

Children in front of administration building, early 20th century.

Subject: Pullman_People; Administration_Building; Format: Photograph (all forms)

Pullman Civic Organization Membership Cards

Collection of membership cards from the Pullman Civic Organization from March of 1983 through March of 1985. Contains names and addresses of Pullman residents.

Subject: Pullman_People; Pullman_Houses; Organizations_--_Pullman_Civic_Organization; Format: Printed Materials - Other

Pullman community loses a friend of its history

Photocopy of obituary for Marjorie Ryan, Dec. 16, 2004. Daily Southtown, Jan 2, 2005

Subject: Pullman_-_Post_1975; Pullman_People; Format: Printed Materials -- Periodicals

Pullman Company Employees Safety Target -- A Bull's Eye

1926

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

Pullman Creative Learning Center Family Cookbook

Cookbook produced by the Creative Learning Center with recipes from the parents of students.

Subject: Pullman_Creative_Learning_Center; Pullman_People; Pullman_Town; Format: Printed Materials - Publications

Pullman just like its residents: solid as a rock

Newspaper article about three Pullman residents, Billee Chiagouis, George and Marge Ryan, and Tom and Cindy McMahon.

Subject: Pullman_People; Pullman_-_Post_1975; Format: Printed Materials -- Periodicals

Pullman Mason Documents

A collection of 12 copies of various Mason Documents going back to 1882.

Subject: Pullman_People; Pullman_Town; Format: Printed Materials - Other

Pullman Parade of Men with Flags in Train Yard

Image shows men in suits with American flags parading next to a line of Pullman train cars along rail lines behind the Pullman factory.

Subject: Factory_Site; Pullman_People; Pullman_Train_Cars; Pullman_Workers; Format: Photograph (all forms)

Pullman People

Family consisting of parents and four children posing in a Pullman living room in front of marble fireplace.

Subject: Pullman_People; Format: Photograph (all forms)

Pullman Profiles: A Voice for Hellenism

Copy of original; an interview with John Beltchios. Notation on reverse by Mario Avignone.

Subject: Chicago_History; Pullman_People; Roseland_Community; Format: Printed Materials -- Periodicals

Pullman Railroad Fest Flyer 2002

Advertisement for railroad event featuring the Grand Hobo Encampment and Hobo events.

Subject: Pullman_(General); Pullman_People; Pullman_Town; Format: Printed Materials - Other

Pullman Resident, Fred Olivi

Photocopy showing crew of the B-29 Bockscar (or Bock's Car), the airplane that dropped the atomic bomb on Nagasaki, August 1945, ending World War II. Fred Olivi was the co-pilot. Inscription reads: "To the Green Stone Church - May it flourish and grow and be an important part of the Pullman Community! Fred Olivi Co-pilot B29 Bockscar."

Subject: World_War_II; Pullman_People; Format: Photograph (all forms)

Pullman scrapbook

Scrapbook of various community articles and ephemera, dated from early 1970's. Contains newspaper clippings, and photographs of Pullman activities. 10 pages.

Subject: ; Pullman_People; Format: Other Ephemera

Pullman Scrapbook

20-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)

Pullman Senior Citizens Group photo album

Blue, three-ring binder of photographs and clippings documenting members and activities of the Pullman Senior Citizens Group. Individuals in each photo have been identified by name; binder includes alphabetical listing of members with updates, early 1970s to mid-1980s. 43 pages total.

Subject: Pullman_People; Format: Photograph (all forms)

Pullman Senior Citizens Group photo album

Blue, three-ring binder of photographs and clippings documenting members and activities of the Pullman Senior Citizens Group. Individuals in each photo have been identified by name; binder includes alphabetical listing of members with updates, early 1970s to mid-1980s. 43 pages total.

Subject: Pullman_People; Format: Photograph (all forms)

Pullman Senior Citizens Group photo album

Blue, three-ring binder of photographs and clippings documenting members and activities of the Pullman Senior Citizens Group. Individuals in each photo have been identified by name; binder includes alphabetical listing of members with updates, early 1970s to mid-1980s. 43 pages total.

Subject: ; Pullman_People; Format: Photograph (all forms)

Pullman Senior Citizens Group photo file

File folder of photographs of members and activities of the Pullman Senior Citizens Group. Includes vintage photos and copies of photos of members in their early years. Individuals and activities are identified.

Subject: ; Pullman_People; Format: Photograph (all forms)

Pullman Standard CarWorker

Newsletter produced by the Pullman Standard Company with news about the company and employees. Vo.5, no. 4. March 7, 1947.

Subject: ; Pullman_People; Pullman_Standard_Car_Mfg_Company; Pullman_Workers; Format: Printed Materials -- Periodicals

Pullman Tech AlumNews "Bumtown"

Alumni publication from Pullman Tech with stories and news of alumni.

Subject: Pullman_People; Pullman_Schools; Roseland_Community; Format: Printed Materials -- Periodicals

Pullman War Memorial, file of documents

File 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

Pullman-Town Family Group

Group on porch in 11300 block of Forrestville

Subject: Pullman_People; Format: Photograph (all forms)

PullmanTech AlumNews

Publication by the Pullman Tech School Alums; June 1994 issue no. 10. Various news stories about School alums.

Subject: Roseland_Community; Pullman_Schools; Pullman_People; Format: Printed Materials -- Periodicals

Rail car research chief, engineer at Pullman Co.

Obituary for William H. Peterson (1921-2008), third generation employee of the Pullman Co.

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

Re-dedication of the Pullman War Monument

Program booklet for re-dedication on November 11, 2010. A new section was added to the original monument which now includes WWI and Afganistan.

Subject: ; Pullman_(General); Pullman_People; Pullman_Town; Format: Printed Materials - Publications

Remembering Christmas 25 Years Ago - 1971

Carbon copy of typed original. Describes PCO activities and lists some attendees of Christmas party, for unknown publication.

Subject: Chicago_History; Organizations_--_Pullman_Civic_Organization; Pullman_People; Format: Printed Materials -- Periodicals

Remembering Hiroshima Dawn of the Atomic Age

Newspaper 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

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

Roseland Man Celebrates Anniversary of 101st Airborne's Liberation of Netherlands

Subject: Roseland_Community; Pullman_People; Military_-_other; Memorials; Illinois_History; Historic_Reference; General/Misc.; Chicago_History; War_Memorial; World_War_II; Format: Printed Materials -- Periodicals

Roseland-Pullman Area Sports Hall of Fame

Souvenir programs from annual Awards dinners for the Roseland-Pullman area inductees into their Sports Hall of Fame from 1971 thru 1992 (see inventory listing for issues)

Subject: Pullman_People; Roseland_Community; Sports; Format: Printed Materials -- Periodicals

Roseland-Pullman The Golden Years Vol. 1 and Vol. 2

In the early 1980s, a group of five area individuals decided to publish a book of images of Roseland and Pullman spanning from the late 19th to the mid-20th century. The members of this committee were Mario Avignone, Bette Kooistra, Ron Nietupski, Paul Petraitis and Bill Stachmus. More than 150 contributors provided photographs of family, neighbors, events, streetscapes, school photos, sports images, area businesses, etc. In addition to the hundreds of images in each book, Volume 1 contains a history of Roseland by Paul Petraitis and a history of Pullman by Mario Avignone. Volume 2 contains an essay "A View of Things Past: Community Life Along 115th Street" by Paul Petraitis. Each volume is soft cover and 100+ pages. Included in this record is some miscellaneous correspondence, newspaper clippings, and a 7-page list of many of the fraternal, church groups, clubs, etc. that existed in Roseland showing the year each was founded. Full record available for viewing at the Bertha Ludlum Reading Room in the Hotel Florence.

Subject: ; Administration_Building; Greenstone_Church; Hotel_Florence_--_Exterior; Pullman_(General); Pullman_Houses; Pullman_People; Pullman_Schools; Pullman_Town; Pullman_Views; Roseland_Community; Format: Printed Materials - Other

Row house restoration

Article detailing restoration of one Pullman house by resident Mike Wolski.

Subject: Pullman_Building; Pullman_Houses; Pullman_People; Format: Printed Materials -- Periodicals

Schlitz Beer Wagon Delivering To Front Street

Subject: Pullman_Town; Pullman_People; Format: Digital Object

Scrapbook

Red 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

Scudella, William T.

Bill Scudella was born in Pullman, April 19, 1909. At 17, he became an apprentice to his father, Taddeo, who at the time worked for Louis Comfort Tiffany. He studied painting in Italy, and worked with his father as an artistic glazier at Pullman Car Works when he returned to the United States. He moved to South Haven, MI in 1973 and began to make Tifany style lamps. This record includes personal correspondence, newspaper and magazine articles and photographs. Full record available for viewing at the Bertha Ludlum Reading Room in the Hotel Florence.

Subject: Pullman_People; Format: Mixed media

Spiral scrapbook

Spiral-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

Stanley, Mame

Newspaper clippings, correspondence and photographs relating to Mary "Mame" Moran Stanley, longest resident of Pullman. She was born on January 13, 1884 and lived in Pullman her entire life. She died April. 1989. Full record available for viewing at the Bertha Ludlum Reading Room in the Hotel Florence.

Subject: Pullman_People; Format: Printed Materials - Other

Steps Being Taken to Preserve Pullman Area

Article 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

The Calumet Index - 1945- Greater Pullman's War Years

Newspaper detailing those men and women from Pullman and Roseland who served during World War II. Includes family names, addresses, and photos.

Subject: World_War_II; Roseland_Community; Pullman_People; Military_-_other; Genealogy; Format: Printed Materials -- Periodicals

The City of Pullman: America's First Industrial Utopia and the Birth of the European Garden City

A copy of an article from Metropolitan Review Magazine, about historic and contemporary Pullman.

Subject: Architecture; Beman,_Solon_Spencer; Pullman_(General); Pullman_Palace_Car_Company; Pullman_People; Pullman_Town; Format: Printed Materials -- Periodicals

The Corkerys, a Memorial to Charles E. and Gertrude Corkery

A self-published book, approximately 125 pages of family history and biographies of the Corkery family, former Pullman residents. Full record available for viewing at the Bertha Ludlam Reading Room in the Hotel Florence.

Subject: Pullman_People; Format: Printed Materials - Publications

The Pullman News

Newsletter booklet produced by The Pullman Company, with articles of regional interest and news about the Pullman Company and its employees.

Subject: Factory_Site; Pullman_Company; Pullman_People; Pullman_Workers; Format: Printed Materials -- Periodicals

The Retreat Restaurant

A brochure from the Retreat Restaurant, in the home of Henry H. Sessions, the first general superintendent of the Pullman Palace Car Company. Includes history and menu.

Subject: Pullman_Palace_Car_Company; Pullman_People; Pullman_Town; Format: Printed Materials - Other

Time Capsule

Article in DNAinfo newspaper about artifacts in Pullman being collected to be put in a time capsule to commemorate 2015 as an important year in Pullman's history.

Subject: Pullman_People; Format: Printed Materials -- Periodicals

Trace New School Ideas to Pullman

Article describing education philosophy that began with Pullman Free Manual Training School.

Subject: Pullman_People; Pullman_Schools; Format: Printed Materials -- Periodicals

Traverso, Alberto Petition for Naturalization

Photocopy of Petition to the Department of Labor for Naturalization for Alberto Traverso, 11304 Stephenson (now Champlain), December 16, 1927

Subject: Pullman_People; Format: Printed Materials - Other

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)

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)

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)

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)

Union Card - Local No. 4

Quarterly membership card for Local No. 4, Service Employees International Union. Dated Uly, Aug. Sept. 1969. Signed by Eimanic Sheahan. Found in the Hotel Florence Linen Room.

Subject: Hotel_Florence_History; Pullman_Labor_History; Pullman_People; Pullman_Workers; Format: Printed Materials - Other

Veteran's Day Ceremony

Veteran's Day program booklet for ceremony on Tuesday, November 11, 2008 at the War Monument at Pullman Elementary School.

Subject: Memorials; Pullman_People; Pullman_Town; Format: Printed Materials - Other

Victorian Tea 2014

Several handouts for the Historic Pullman Garden Club Victorian Tea, held September 21st, 2014 at the Pullman Factory site. Includes a flyer and Volunteer instructions sheets.

Subject: ; Events_-_Other; Organizations_--_Historic_Pullman_Garden_Club; Pullman_People; Format: Printed Materials - Other

Vintage football team photo.

Official team photo, probably Pullman Tech Football team, 1920s or 1930s.

Subject: Pullman_People; Pullman_Schools; Sports; Format: Photograph (all forms)

Volunteer Award Presented to Vivian Cary

Plaque awarded to Vivian Cary in recognition of outstanding volunteer service to the Historic Pullman Foundation in 2001.

Subject: Organizations_--_Historic_Pullman_Foundation; Pullman_People; Format: Other Ephemera

Volunteer Award Presented to Vivian Cary

Plaque awarded to Vivian Cary for outstanding service to the Historic Pullman Foundation. Dated 2006.

Subject: Pullman_People; Organizations_--_Historic_Pullman_Foundation; Format: Other Ephemera

Wedding Dress of Florence Abby Runnells

Wedding dress worn by Florence Abby Runnells in 1886 at her marriage to Edward Francis Bryant, President of the Pullman Bank. Florence was a cousin to John Runnells, President of the Pullman Company after Robert Todd Lincoln. leather gloves and several pieces of antique lace included.

Subject: Pullman_People; Pullman_Palace_Car_Company; Pullman_Bank; Pullman_(General); Format: Textiles

Women in nineteenth century Pullman

copy of MA thesis to Department of History at the University of Arizona,1988. A study of the ideologies and realities surrounding women in nineteenth century Pullman.

Subject: Pullman_(General); Pullman_Workers; Pullman_People; Pullman_Labor_History; Format: Printed Materials - Publications

Working men

Photo 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

Zarris Memorial

Memorial program for Pullman resident, Thomas Paul Zarris, 1932-2007.

Subject: ; Pullman_People; Format: Printed Materials - Other

Zarris Memorial

Memorial program for Pullman resident, Thomas Paul Zarris, 1932-2007.

Subject: ; Pullman_People; Format: Printed Materials - Other

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