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Lake Calumet Squatters Get Eviction Notices

Photograph of newspaper article about Calumet Lakeside Sports Club and squatter at time of harbor development. Undated.

Subject: Lake_Calumet; Format: Printed Materials -- Periodicals

Lake Calumet World's Fair Cartoon 1984

Cartoon from Chicago Sun-Times, dated Wednesday, March 28, 1984 about the proposal to host a World's Fair at Lake Calumet.

Subject: Lake_Calumet; Format: Printed Materials - Publications

Lake Vista

Looking south towards Lake Vista, with the Administration Building, Hotel Florence, Arcade Building and Train Station ca 1885

Subject: Pullman_Train_Station; Pullman_Views; Administration_Building; Arcade_Building; Hotel_Florence_--_Exterior; Format: Photograph (all forms)

Lake Vista and Factory

Lake Vista in front of Pullman Administration Building. Probably about 1895, this view, created by combining two adjacent views by Wylie Dennison, was created in the Chicago Historical Society darkroom by Paul Petraitis.

Subject: Factory_Site; Format: Photograph (all forms)

Landmark Decision - Demolition of Historic Pullman Sewage Revervoir

Article regarding demolishion of Pullman Water Tower site.

Subject: ; Pullman_1998_Factory_Fire; Format: Printed Materials -- Periodicals

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

Landmark mansion empty now

Newspaper article relating to the death of Hegeler-Carus patriach - Alwin Carus - Nov. 18, 2004.

Subject: Preservation/_Architecture_(General); Format: Printed Materials -- Periodicals

Langley Avenue Looking North

Langley Avenue shortly after construction of three-story residential units, showing wooden sidewalks. View north from 114th Street, c1885,

Subject: Pullman_Town; Format: Photograph (all forms)

Large Coach Study Tracing

Large tracing of vestibule steps, center steps, & a section showing seating arrgt.

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

Lay Corner Stone of Pullman Free Manual Training School - Pullman Hope Nears Reality

Newspaper 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

Layers of History, but an Uncertain Future

"Fresh efforts afoot to revitalize Chicago's Pullman area".

Subject: Administration_Building; Factory_Site; Pullman_(General); Pullman_1998_Factory_Fire; Format: Printed Materials -- Periodicals

Ledger Book

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

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

Lero Liquors

Plastic cigarette pack holder from Lero Liquors, 449 East 111th Street, Chicago (Roseland).

Subject: Roseland_Community; Format: Other Ephemera

Lessen's Buffet with motorcycles out front

Postcard of Harley Davidson enthusiasts pose in front of Lessen's Buffet, near Lake Calumet. Predeccessor to Lassen's Tap in Homewood.

Subject: Regional; Format: Postcard

Let's Go! And Here's How We Get There!

1947

Subject: Advertising; Format: Recreational Artifact

Letter about Inspectress job

Letter to George Pullman, from Nellie Duryea, regarding job prospects for a Inspectress job asking for his intervention.

Subject: Pullman_Palace_Car_Company; Pullman,_George; Format: Correspondence

Letter about sale of Woodruff Sleeping Car stock

A letter about the possible sale of Woodruff Sleeping Car stock by Doubleday and a letter from Doubleday to Pullman about a meeting to discuss the sale.

Subject: ; Pullman_Palace_Car_Company; Pullman_Train_Cars; Format: Correspondence

Letter and article regarding land dispute

Letter from Lyman & Jackson to George Pullman regarding a dispute over 72 acres of land, along with an article about the land owned by Clark Hollenback.

Subject: ; Pullman_Palace_Car_Company; Format: Correspondence

Letter and Photographs from Jack Koopman

Letter from "Uncle Jack" J. W. Koopman to H. R. Koopman after he and Aunt Anna had visitied in Pella, Iowa. Sept. 18 1924. Includes photographs taken on that trip. Captions are written on back of each photo.

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

Letter expressing sorrow over death of George Pullman

Telegram 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

Letter Filing envelopes

two filing envelopes, 1 file card, with notes regarding location of materials elsewhere.

Subject: Pullman_Palace_Car_Company; Format: Printed Materials - Other

Letter from 2nd Asst. Auditor to George Pullman

Letter informing Mr. Pullman the applying the Warren Webster system to the Town heating pipes will tear up roadway around new Market Hall.

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

Letter from Accidnet Insurance The Fidelity and Casualty Co. of New York

Letter regarding a new coupler that Harry R. Hay is trying to sell to Pullman.

Subject: Pullman_Palace_Car_Company; Pullman_Train_Cars; Format: Correspondence

Letter from America Illustration

Letter to George Pullman, from American Illustrated, requesting information needed for inclusion in their publication.

Subject: Advertising; Pullman_(General); Pullman_Palace_Car_Company; Pullman,_George; Format: Correspondence

Letter from American Surety Company for reference

Letter requesting a reference for the B.B. Frost & Co. and financial standing with the Pullman PCC.

Subject: Pullman_Palace_Car_Company; Format: Correspondence

Letter from Annie M. Fowler

Letter to George Pullman requesting several checks for $100 and for interest...

Subject: Pullman,_George; Format: Correspondence

Letter from Architect John Langley Mayer

Letter left upon visit to factory site in 1993, found after the 1998 fire, in a protected area.

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

Letter from Belle Powell

Letter from Belle Powell to George Pullman asking him to buy an apt. building to help her out.

Subject: Pullman_Palace_Car_Company; Format: Correspondence

Letter from Boston & Main Railroad re Annual Meeting

Letter from Lucius Tuttle, President, requesting Pullman's attendance at their Annual Meeting or return of waiver of notice.

Subject: Pullman,_George; Format: Correspondence

Letter from Boston & Maine Railroad re Board meeting

Letter to George Pullman reminding him of Main Central annual meeting at Portland on Wednesday the 20th. A special train has been engaged to bring him and other members and return them.

Subject: Pullman_Palace_Car_Company; Format: Correspondence

Letter from Boston & Maine Railroad re substitute proxy

Letter from Lucius Tuttle regarding returning a substitute proxy for their annual meeting. Apparently Pullman lost the first one sent.

Subject: Pullman,_George; Format: Correspondence

Letter from C. L. Pullman, Contracting Agent

Letter to George Pullman regarding negotiations with "Colonel Haines" regarding baggage and passenger car construction design and contract.

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

Letter from Cary & Whitridge Law Firm

Letter, agreement, memos to George Pullman from Cary & Whitridge Law Firm regarding items to consider for reorganization.

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

Letter from Chicago Board of Education re: additional school facilities at Pullman

Letter from J.A. Guilford, Board of Education of City of Chicago, Business Mgr., advising Pullman the request for additional school facilities at Pullman had been presented to the Board.

Subject: Pullman_Palace_Car_Company; Pullman_Schools; Pullman_Town; Format: Correspondence

Letter from Clara Doolittle

Letter asking George Pullman for a rail pass for her son to get to Seattle as he is in a "serious state of health" and needs to get to Seattle.

Subject: Pullman_Palace_Car_Company; Pullman,_George; Format: Correspondence

Letter from Clarence Bennett re: Church of Johnstown

Note from Clarence Bennett with facsimile letter to George Pullman requesting money for the 2nd Presbyterian Church of Johnston, PA to assist expansion of church and school ( 9 years after the Johnstown flood).

Subject: Pullman,_George; Format: Correspondence

Letter from D. H. Pinney with news clipping

Letter from D. H. Pinney to George Pullman that notes he has just returned from a trip east including Albion Heading Reunion, with a news clipping.

Subject: Pullman,_George; Format: Correspondence

Letter from Dunlap Smith & Co.

Letter to George Pullman offering Pullman American Express Company property on Clinton & Jefferson in Chicago...building outfitted for 750 horse stalls, 500 wagons, 110,000 bushels of grain, shoeing shop, 20-ton elevators.

Subject: Pullman_Palace_Car_Company; Format: Correspondence

Letter from Edward Mason, Mason Brothers

Letter to George Pullman from Edward Mason, regarding the situation of a Mr. Badger who is about to be foreclosed on for some unnamed property.

Subject: Pullman,_George; Format: Correspondence

Letter from Etna Insurance Company, Pacific Branch

Letter to George Pullman from T. E. Pope, Etna Insurance Company, Pacific Branch, asking to meet with him when he is in San Francisco.

Subject: Pullman,_George; Format: Correspondence

Letter from Eva Pope to Pullman Co. executives

Letter 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

Letter from F. L. Adams, Holmes, Booth & Haydens

Letter to George Pullman requesting a credit reference for a Mr. C. E. Loss of Freeport, IL for $1,000.

Subject: Pullman_Palace_Car_Company; Format: Correspondence

Letter from F. S. Moseley & Co., Note Brokers

Letter to George Pullman, offering money at 4% for 12 months.

Subject: Pullman_Palace_Car_Company; Pullman,_George; Format: Correspondence

Letter from former employee

Letter to George Pullman from a former employee explaining his circumstances and wanting a job back.

Subject: ; Pullman_Palace_Car_Company; Pullman_Workers; Format: Correspondence

Letter from George Brown, Pullman General Manager

Letter from George Brown to George Pullman, forwarding the suggestion by J. W. Thomas of Nashville, Chattanooga and St. Louis Railroad offering to give old wheels for $6,270.88 debt to Pullman.

Subject: ; Pullman_Palace_Car_Company; Pullman_Train_Cars; Format: Correspondence

Letter from George Pullman to Andrew Carnegie

Letter handwritten by George Pullman to Andrew Carnegie outlining conditions for sale/lease of Pullman cars. Cover page summaries Pullman value-beyond-initial cost embedded in contracts.

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

Letter from George Ryder re Hotel Bill

Letter to George Pullman from George E. Ryder of the Maine Central Hotel in Bar Harbor, Maine, requesting payment of a hotel bill.

Subject: Pullman,_George; Format: Correspondence

Letter from H. K. Porter & Co.

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

Subject: Pullman_Palace_Car_Company; Rail_Travel_-_Other; Format: Correspondence

Letter from haberdasher to George Pullman

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

Subject: ; Pullman_Palace_Car_Company; Pullman_Rail_Travel; Format: Correspondence

Letter from Harrietta P. Graley Re Invention

Letter to George Pullman offering to sell her invention for a sled-train for frozen climates. Also letter she received from the Secretary of War.

Subject: ; Pullman_Palace_Car_Company; Pullman_Train_Cars; Format: Correspondence

Letter from Helen Simmonds asking for train ticket

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

Subject: Pullman_Rail_Travel; Pullman,_George; Format: Correspondence

Letter from Indianapolis & St. Louis Railroad Co

Letter written to George Pullman by E. W. Woodward of the Indianapolis & St. Louis Railroad Co. regarding possible sale of stock.

Subject: ; Pullman_Palace_Car_Company; Pullman_Train_Cars; Format: Correspondence

Letter from Inventor Arthur C. Robbins

Correspondence between inventor Arthur C. Robbins and J. P. Meehan of Pullman, Edgar Mayer, Sec. to George Pullman

Subject: ; Pullman_Palace_Car_Company; Format: Correspondence

Letter from J. P. Meehan, Pacific Division

Letter from the Superintendent of Pullman's Palace Car Company Pacific Division regarding a trip General Superintendent Fillmore is unable to accompany Mr. Pullman on due to his assistant's illness.

Subject: Pullman,_George; Format: Correspondence

Letter from James Brown Lord, Architect

Three notes to George Pullman regarding architectural plans underway for a home for Pullman at Elberon, N.J.

Subject: Pullman,_George; Format: Correspondence

Letter from James Jarvis

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

Subject: Pullman_Palace_Car_Company; Pullman_Rail_Travel; Pullman_Train_Cars; Format: Correspondence

Letter from James M. Wilson

Letter 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

Letter from Jane Byrd Bryan re Ambassadorship

Correspondence 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

Letter from Kennett Hopkins Co. re meeting

A letter from Edmund Norton, of Kennett Hopkins Co., Bankers & Brokers, requesting a meeting with Pullman, at his home to talk over some business.

Subject: Pullman,_George; Format: Correspondence

Letter from L. G. Morris

Letter from L. G. Morris of Deming, New Mexico, about opening a rail line to service coal mines and offering "fine woods" for car construction.

Subject: Pullman_Palace_Car_Company; Pullman_Train_Cars; Format: Correspondence

Letter from Lange & Minton re a song and news article

Letter from Mr. Minton to Charles S. Sweet, regarding a song and newsarticle forwarded separately and a new plant being built.

Subject: Pullman_Palace_Car_Company; Format: Correspondence

Letter from Lucius Tuttle, Pres. Boston & Maine Railroad

Letter to Pullman from Lucius Tuttle, President of Boston & Maine Railroad, reports on his recent re-election as President, earnings & expenses, etc.

Subject: ; Pullman_Palace_Car_Company; Pullman_Train_Cars; Format: Correspondence

Letter from M. J. Heney

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

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

Letter from Mary Walker Liam

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

Subject: Pullman_Rail_Travel; Format: Correspondence

Letter from Mason Brothers Law Offices

Letter to George Pullman from Mason Brothers Law Offices regarding a property under foreclosure with a second mortgage and outstanding bill of $1,312.76 due.

Subject: Pullman,_George; Format: Correspondence

Letter from Miss Ida R. Harrison

Letter to George Pullman from Miss Ida R. Harrison, asking for money for a new parsonage for their church in Stevensville, VA

Subject: Pullman,_George; Format: Correspondence

Letter from Montgomery Palace Car Co.

a letter to George Pullman regarding the purchase of cars for the Montgomery Palace Car Co.

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

Letter from Mr. Birnbaum re debt

Letter from stockholder, Mr. Birnbaum, asking Pullman to begin to pay debt to the Central Transportation Co.

Subject: Pullman,_George; Format: Correspondence

Letter from Mrs. Bissell re free pass

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

Subject: Pullman_Rail_Travel; Format: Correspondence

Letter from Mrs. C. Phillip Miller

Typed personal letter from Florence Lowden Miller (Mrs. C. Phillip Miller, granddaughter of George Pullman. Dated November 4, 1986.

Subject: Pullman_Family; Format: Correspondence

Letter from Mrs. E. J. Mostyn to George Pullman

Letter requesting a meeting, asking Pullman to designate a time and place.

Subject: Pullman_Family; Format: Printed Materials - Other

Letter from Mrs. S. B. Reed

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

Subject: ; Pullman_Rail_Travel; Format: Correspondence

Letter from Perry H. Smith, Jr. to George Pullman

Letter from the Law Office of Perry H. Smith, Jr. offering his services to Geoge M. Pullman.

Subject: Pullman_Palace_Car_Company; Format: Correspondence

Letter from Pinney, Orr & Sherman, Attorneys

Letter from D. H. Pinney, asking Pullman to help get him a judgeship in New Mexico...

Subject: Pullman,_George; Format: Correspondence

Letter from Pullman relative requesting passes

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

Subject: Pullman_Rail_Travel; Format: Correspondence

Letter from Ralph L. Doerr

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

Subject: Pullman_Rail_Travel; Pullman,_George; Format: Correspondence

Letter from S. W. Bretzfield about move

Letter to George Pullman regarding the moving of their offices in New York to another building.

Subject: ; Pullman_Palace_Car_Company; Format: Correspondence

Letter from Sam Royall re job

Letter requesting reinstatement to PPCC service, letters of recommendation.

Subject: ; Pullman_People; Pullman_Rail_Travel; Format: Correspondence

Letter from Samuel Dick, Pittsburgh, Shenengo & Lake Erie Railroad Company

Letter to George Pullman suggesting a syndicate for loans to company with forms, along with an earnings statement and expense statement for year ending 31 Dec. 1893.

Subject: ; Pullman_Palace_Car_Company; Format: Correspondence

Letter from Secretary of Phillip Armour

Note from secretary to George Pullman, letting him know that Phillip Armour cannot meet him at his club that evening.

Subject: Pullman,_George; Format: Correspondence

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

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

Subject: ; Pullman_Rail_Travel; Format: Correspondence

Letter from The Civic Federation of Chicago

Letter to Pullman Palace Car Co., asking George Pullman for money to support their current projects: revision of the revenue and primary election laws for which they require additional clerical and legal hires.

Subject: Pullman,_George; Format: Correspondence

Letter from the Director of Columbian Museum of Chicago

Letter to George M. Pullman from J. G. Pangborn, director of the Museum of the World's Railway, Columbian Museum of Chicago, regarding the presentation of a silver Tiffany trophy to Chief Smith of the Dept. of Transportation, World's Columbian Exposition.

Subject: ; Chicago_History; Pullman,_George; Format: Correspondence

Letter from The Volunteers of America

Request for money to George Pullman.

Subject: Pullman,_George; Format: Correspondence

Letter from Thomas W. Bullitts to George Pullman

Letter from Thomas W. Bullitts of Law Offices of Bullitt & Sheilds, regarding some property.

Subject: Pullman_Family; Format: Correspondence

Letter from W. L. Brown regarding Chicago Club event

Letter to George Pullman from W. L. Brown regarding a previous engagement preventing his attendance at the Chicago Club last night.

Subject: Pullman,_George; Format: Correspondence

Letter from W. L. Minton of the Westfield, Mayville & Chautauqua Motor Railroad Company

Letter to George Pullman requesting a meeting to discuss a new contract and sign bonds.

Subject: Pullman_Palace_Car_Company; Pullman,_George; Format: Correspondence

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

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

Subject: Pullman_Rail_Travel; Pullman,_George; Format: Correspondence

Letter from William C. Browning

Letter regarding some changes he and Pullman were promoting to some leisure property.

Subject: Pullman_Family; Format: Correspondence

Letter from William H & J. H. Moore & Purcell Law Offices

Letters to George Pullman discussing a proposed new building in Chicago and consolidation of NY Biscuit Co. & American Biscuit Co.

Subject: ; Pullman,_George; Format: Correspondence

Letter of condolence from John C,. Yorston

Letter of condolence to Charles S. Sweet from John C. Yorston, regarding the sudden death of George Pullman

Subject: Pullman,_George; Format: Correspondence

Letter of Condolence on passing of Pullman

A letter of condolence sent to Mr. Sweet regarding the passing of George Pullman.

Subject: Pullman,_George; Format: Correspondence

Letter of reference for B.B. Frost & Co.

Letter to George Pullman requesting references for B. B. Frost & Co. and their financial standing with Pullman.

Subject: Pullman_Palace_Car_Company; Format: Correspondence

Letter re books for sale from Robert Elliott

Letter to George Pullman regarding books that Robert Elliott is selling from his private collection.

Subject: Pullman_Family; Pullman_Palace_Car_Company; Format: Correspondence

Letter re Commemoration for George Pullman

Letter from Charles Fluhrer, of Albion, N.Y., about a church service commemorating George Pullman, upon his recent death.

Subject: Pullman,_George; Format: Correspondence

Letter re photo of South Chicago Works

A letter from A. M. Crane, of Illinois Steel Co., with a photograph of the South Chicago works of Illinois Steel Co. (no photograph enclosed)

Subject: Industry,_other; Regional; Format: Correspondence

Letter re: Cars for International Press League convention

Correspondance between International Press League and Pullman re: request for free sleeping cars for first convention of north and south press combined after the war. Letters include what appears to be original shorthand notes as well.

Subject: Pullman_Palace_Car_Company; Format: Correspondence

Letter re: George Jr., Progress in school

Letter from Edward Bryant to George Pullman regarding George, Jr.'s progress in school.

Subject: Pullman_Family; Format: Correspondence

Letter re: Potential Closing of Post Office

Letter to Pullman from high ranking employee summarizing conversations with various government officials regarding Pullman-Kensington Post Office.

Subject: Pullman_Palace_Car_Company; Format: Correspondence

Letter re: Reduction in Boston Commuter Congestion

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

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

Letter re: sale of Woodruff Sleeping Car stock

Letter to George Pullman regarding possible sale of Woodruff Sleeping Car stock by Doubleday.

Subject: ; Pullman_Palace_Car_Company; Pullman_Train_Cars; Format: Correspondence

Letter re: Story of Pullman

Letter from T. C. Crawford to Mr. Sweet complaining of the quality of the photographs and writing in "The Story of Pullman".

Subject: Pullman_Palace_Car_Company; Format: Correspondence

Letter re: United States Car & Vehicle Company

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

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

Letter re: Water Meters and Water Usage

Letter to G. Pullman with list of water meter locations, readings for past 7 days. Related to efforts to reduce excess water usage.

Subject: Pullman_Palace_Car_Company; Format: Correspondence

Letter regarding Cars requested by Woodruff

Several letters regarding feasibility of selling old cars to Woodruff Car Co., includes two inventory lists

Subject: ; Pullman_Palace_Car_Company; Pullman_Train_Cars; Format: Correspondence

Letter regarding Chicago Roof Company

Letter from George F. Brown, General Manager, to George Pullman, regarding the cost of roofing for train cars, from the Chicago Roof Company.

Subject: Pullman_Palace_Car_Company; Pullman_Train_Cars; Format: Correspondence

Letter regarding Chicago Times Strike article

Letter from George Brown, Pullman General Manager, to George Pullman regarding Chicago Times article about a strike at Pullman and why there is no evidence of this.

Subject: ; Pullman_Labor_History; Pullman_Palace_Car_Company; Format: Correspondence

Letter regarding financial updates and check from Waterbury Gas check

Letter with illegible signature regarding financial update with interest rates, stock value & trade information, etc.

Subject: Pullman_Palace_Car_Company; Format: Correspondence

Letter regarding passes for Miss Kellogg

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

Subject: Pullman_Palace_Car_Company; Pullman_Rail_Travel; Format: Correspondence

Letter regarding piano for Mrs. Carolan

Letter to Mr Sweet (Pullman's Secretary) regarding a piano for Mrs. Carolan's birthday from Monitor company.

Subject: Pullman,_George; Format: Correspondence

Letter regarding property in Jamestown, New York

Letter from W. J. Weeks, requesting Pullman consider purchasing some property in Jamestown, New York.

Subject: Pullman_Palace_Car_Company; Format: Correspondence

Letter regarding tex receipt for Stuart estate property

A letter to George Pullman from Eugene E. Prussing, regarding a duplicate tax receipt for taxes on the Stuart estate property which were paid Sept. 30, 1897.

Subject: Pullman,_George; Format: Correspondence

Letter regarding value of coupler

Letter from J. W. Harpst, inquiring whether a coupler he owns is still in use and what value it might have.

Subject: Pullman_Train_Cars; Format: Correspondence

Letter request for "Story of Pullman" photos

Letter from Harvey Middleton, Manager of Pullman Car Works, to C. S. Sweet, Secretary to the President, requesting photos from the "Story of Pullman".

Subject: Pullman_Palace_Car_Company; Format: Correspondence

Letter requesting money for School in France

Letter from E. Dussauze asking Pullman for $2,000 to start a private school in France based on a new teaching method that will exceed all other schools in France.

Subject: Pullman,_George; Format: Correspondence

Letter requesting Pullman pictures

Letter to Mr. Sweet requesting a full set of pictures he took for a Pullman book.

Subject: Pullman,_George; Format: Correspondence

Letter requesting Pullman Porter job

Letter to George Pullman requesting a job as a Pullman porter, citing his good character and church membership.

Subject: Pullman_Palace_Car_Company; Pullman_Porters; Format: Correspondence

Letter to Charles M. Knoll

Letter from Liston L. Leyendecker regarding an inquiry about the Pullman family.

Subject: Pullman_Family; Format: Printed Materials - Other

Letter to George Pullman from Emma Butler

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

Subject: Pullman_Palace_Car_Company; Pullman_Rail_Travel; Format: Correspondence

Letter to George Pullman from World's Gospel Union

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

Subject: Pullman_Rail_Travel; Pullman,_George; Format: Correspondence

Letter to Marian Broughton

Letter typed to Marian Broughton from Olga Ciesa, editor of the Pullman Tech AlumNews.Mentions Mrs. Helen Adams, teacher at Pullman Tech.

Subject: Pullman_Schools; Roseland_Community; Format: Printed Materials - Other

Letter to Panmure Gordon

Extracts from letter to Panmure Gordon, London, England discussing deal with Pullman and London company to offer preferred stock and extract of reply

Subject: Pullman_Palace_Car_Company; Format: Correspondence

Letter to Pullman Iron and Steel Company

Letter from F. H. Taylor, Pullman Iron and Steel Company, regarding instructions to remove the old stack at their own expense.

Subject: Pullman_Palace_Car_Company; Format: Correspondence

Letter to the State Public Utilities Commission

Photocopy of letter dated November 11, 1914 regarding fees charged by The Pullman Railroad, under letterhead of The Pullman Stables and Garage.

Subject: Pullman_Stables; Format: Printed Materials - Other

Letters between Governor James Mount of Indiana and Robert Todd Lincoln

Correspondence between the Governor of Indiana and Robert Todd Lincoln regarding the movement of the buriel place of Lincoln's grandmother, Nancy Hanks.

Subject: ; Robert_Todd_Lincoln; Format: Correspondence

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

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

Subject: Pullman_Palace_Car_Company; Pullman_Rail_Travel; Format: Correspondence

Letters between Pullman and the Philadelpia Reading Railroad Co.

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

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

Letters between Pullman and YMCA

Correspondence between Pullman Company and multiple branches of YMCA "Railroad Departments" as to how much Pullman should donate annually. YMCA says they have a high usage of rooms by Pullman employees but Pullman Company feels the usage has less value.

Subject: ; Pullman_Palace_Car_Company; Format: Correspondence

Letters from Angus Sinclair of Locomotive Engineering

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

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

Letters from E. W. Appelman regarding patent infringement

Correspondence between E. W. Appelman of Clermont, IA and the Pullman Co., other railroads and various attorneys regarding alleged infringement by Pullman and others of Appelman patent for platform extensions on railcars. Letters, patents, newsclipping, etc.

Subject: ; Pullman_Palace_Car_Company; Pullman_Train_Cars; Format: Correspondence

Letters from George Grantham Bain

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

Subject: Pullman_Palace_Car_Company; Pullman_Rail_Travel; Format: Correspondence

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

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

Subject: Pullman_Rail_Travel; Pullman,_George; Format: Correspondence

Letters from Monetary Commission of the Indianapolis Convention

Letters asking for George Pullman's thoughts on monetary issues of the time.

Subject: ; Pullman_Palace_Car_Company; Format: Correspondence

Letters from Mrs. J. B. West, Rochester, NY

Two letters to Charles S. Sweet, from Mrs. J. W. West of Rochester, New York, with condolences of sorrow for Pullman's death, and requesting return of photo of her deceased husband.

Subject: ; Pullman,_George; Format: Correspondence

Letters re Commercial Travelers' Sound Money League

A letter from H. W. Dearborn, President of the ...Money League, explaining quality of proofs for a book and a letter of recommendation for Mr. Dearborn.

Subject: ; Pullman,_George; Format: Correspondence

Letters re: Possible Sale of Brick Yards

Letters from Wicks to Pullman discussing brick yards value and other topics, inventory and assessed value, repairs, etc.

Subject: ; Pullman_(General); Format: Correspondence

Letters regarding brochures for World's Fair

Letter from Charles Sweet (Pullman's Secretary) to George Pullman, regarding the printing of brochures about the Pulllman's Palace Car Co. that would be for sale at the World's Fair, as well as correspondence about terms of publication and proposal from Dibble Publishing Co.

Subject: ; Advertising; Chicago_History; Pullman_Palace_Car_Company; Format: Correspondence

Letters regarding car leases to Kansas City, Pittsburg and Gulf RR

Letters and notes regarding car leases to Kansas City, Pittsburg & Gulf RR; lease payments in arrears and looking for further extensions.

Subject: ; Pullman_Palace_Car_Company; Pullman_Train_Cars; Format: Correspondence

Letters regarding Car Mfg Consolidation

a collection of two letters and an article from Railway Age about the possible consolidation of train car manufacturing in this country. also cover sheet

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

Letters regarding Kansas City Southern Railway Co. leases

Correspondence regarding the settlement of Kansas City Southern Railway Co. car leases; details of final payments and title transfers executed.

Subject: ; Pullman_Palace_Car_Company; Pullman_Train_Cars; Format: Correspondence

Letters regarding Lease Warrents on equipment

Letters to George Pullman regarding three lease warrants on equipment made by their company and from C. S. Sweet, returning the lease warrants.

Subject: ; Pullman_Palace_Car_Company; Pullman_Workers; Format: Correspondence

Letters regarding Nathan Barrett's advice

Letters regarding payments to Nathan F. Barrett for continued advice on horticultural matters from Pullman horticulturalist Mr. Hance. Pullman's 2d Asst. Auditor is asking whether Mr. Hance should be dealing directly with Mr. Barrett and should they be soliciting this advice.

Subject: ; Barrett,_Nathan_Franklin; Pullman_Landscape_Design; Format: Correspondence

Letters regarding Richmond & Danville RR Co.

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

Subject: ; Pullman_Rail_Travel; Format: Correspondence

Letters requesting free tickets on Pullman Cars

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

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

Letters to George Pullman regarding Physician position

Three letters to George Pullman from Herbert Carolan (Pullman's son-in-law?)regarding his assistance in securing a position as physician for the Jekyl Island Club.

Subject: ; Pullman,_George; Format: Correspondence

Letters-Cars Constructed 1898-1899

Several letters written by Duane Doty regarding the types of cars constructed between 1898 and 1899.

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

Lewis & Fowler Mfg Co.

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

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

Life Work of Centennial Engine

Brief review of the services rendered by Corliss exhibited at the Centennial Exposition in 1876. From Power, Vol.12, No. 2, July 15, 1915.

Subject: Corliss_Engine; Format: Printed Materials - Other

Lincoln - Abraham Lincoln's Funeral Train

Article in Model Railroader magazine, February 1995 about the train cars that pulled Abraham Lincoln's funeral train. Includes illustrations.

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

Lincoln Funeral Car

Undated

Subject: ; Format: Digital Object

Lincoln Funeral Train At Union Station

Undated

Subject: ; Format: Digital Object

Lincoln Funeral Train Exhibit

Brochure with informtion about the special exhibit and presentation by the Historic Pullman Foundation on the Lincoln Funeral Train.

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

Lincoln Funeral Train on Illinois Central Railroad Breakwater, Chicago

Steam locomotive pulling at least six cars of Lincoln funeral train enroute to Chicago. Print of glass copy negative, possibley from Chicago Historical Society. If a "Pullman Car" was attached to the Lincoln funeral train, it would have been after this photo was taken. Pullman's Palace Car Company was not incorporated until 1869 though George Pullman was creating custom "Pullman Cars" at a variety of locations using other company's car shops. The Pullman/Lincoln funeral issue is still being debated.

Subject: Illinois_Central_Railroad; Chicago_History; Format: Photograph (all forms)

Links to the Past

Article from the Chicago Tribune about the new development in the Prairie Avenue neighborhoood.

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

List

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

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

List of All Cars Showing Floor Plan Numbers

Catalog published by the Pullman Company, including index of cars by name and plan number.

Subject: Pullman_Company; Pullman_Train_Cars; Format: Printed Materials - Publications

Living in the midst of history

Newspaper article about living in Pullman.

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

Local union Elections Manual

Booklet from the United Steelworkers of America explaining procedures.

Subject: Labor_History,_other; Format: Printed Materials -- Periodicals

Lofquist, Marvin

Photographic negative of Marvin Lofquist of 10228 South Prairie. Date of sitting 2/12/59. School photo?

Subject: Roseland_Community; Format: Photograph (all forms)

Look at Our Past, See Your Future

This handout explains the career of Arthur J. Smith, founder of A.J. Smith Federal Savings. His business was an integral part of the growth of areas such as West Pullman and Stewart Ridge and has continued to be family owned. The handout is from 1982.

Subject: Roseland_Community; Format: Printed Materials - Other

Looking East from Arcade Building

View across Pullman houses to Lake Calumet from top of Arcade Building

Subject: Pullman_Views; Format: Photograph (all forms)

Lowden of Sinnissippi

Internet article about Frank Lowden, who married George Pullman's daughter Florence.

Subject: Illinois_History; Pullman_Family; Format: Printed Materials - Publications

Lowell, MA Historic Board Brochures

Several brochures on historic districts and neighborhood in Lowell, MA

Subject: Reference; Format: Printed Materials - Other

Lowell, The Story of an Industrial City

Official National Park Handbook, publication date unknown.

Subject: Historic_Reference; Format: Printed Materials - Publications

Lupo, Dominic J.

Papers relating to Dominic J. Lupo, alderman of the 9th ward in Chicago from 1959 to 1971. Ward included Pullman and Roseland. File includes campaign information, newspaper clippings, and certificate of election, 1967. Full record available for viewing at the Bertha Ludlum Reading Room in the Hotel Florence.

Subject: Roseland_Community; Pullman_(General); Format: Mixed media

Luxury Trains

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

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

Mail car interior and exterior views. Lot 4820.

Four Mail (perhaps secure) car interior and exterior views. Pullman negative numbers P28555, P28556, P28557 and P28558.

Subject: Pullman_(Chicago,_Ill.); Pullman_Company; Illinois_--_Chicago_--_Pullman; Pullman_Train_Cars; Format: Photograph (all forms)

Mail car interior and exterior views. Lot 4841.

Five mail car interior and exterior views. Plan numbers P28901, P28902, P28903, P28904, and P28905.

Subject: Pullman_Train_Cars; Format: Photograph (all forms)

Mail car interior and exterior views. Lot 6333.

Four mail car interior and exterior views. Car made for Chicago and Alton, interior designation as "C & A" and "909". Exterior bulkhead has "910". P35084, P35088, P35089, and P35090.

Subject: Pullman_Train_Cars; Format: Photograph (all forms)

Mail car interior view. Lot 3686

Mail car interior view. Negative number P11912.

Subject: Pullman_Train_Cars; Format: Photograph (all forms)

Mail car interior view. Lot 3687.

Mail car interior view. Negative number P11927.

Subject: Pullman_Train_Cars; Format: Photograph (all forms)

Mail car interior view. Lot 3780.

One Mail car interior view. Pullman negative number P13030.

Subject: Pullman_(Chicago,_Ill.); Pullman_Company; Illinois_--_Chicago_--_Pullman; Pullman_Train_Cars; Format: Photograph (all forms)

Mail car interior view. Lot 4791.

Mail car interior view. Plan number P28121.

Subject: Pullman_Train_Cars; Format: Photograph (all forms)

Mail car interior views. Lot 3760.

One Mail car interior view. Pullman negative number P12740.

Subject: Pullman_Train_Cars; Format: Photograph (all forms)

Mail car interior views. Lot 3910.

Two Mail car interior views. Pullman negative numbers P13907 and P13908.

Subject: Pullman_Train_Cars; Format: Photograph (all forms)

Mail car interior views. Lot 3911.

Four views of mail car interiors. Stencilled on wall "CRI & P 7015". Plan numbers P14403, P14404, P14405, and P14406.

Subject: Pullman_Train_Cars; Format: Photograph (all forms)

Mail car interior views. Lot 3918.

Two mail car interior views. Plan numbers P14051 and P14052.

Subject: Pullman_Train_Cars; Format: Photograph (all forms)

Mail car interior views. Lot 4642.

Four Mail car interior views. Pullman negative numbers P26801, P26802, P26803 and P26804.

Subject: Pullman_(Chicago,_Ill.); Pullman_Company; Illinois_--_Chicago_--_Pullman; Pullman_Train_Cars; Format: Photograph (all forms)

Mail car interior views. Lot 4881.

Four Mail car interior views. Pullman negative numbers P29379, P29380, P29381 and P29382. Missouri Pacific 2570.

Subject: Pullman_(Chicago,_Ill.); Pullman_Company; Illinois_--_Chicago_--_Pullman; Pullman_Train_Cars; Format: Photograph (all forms)

Mail car interior views. Lot 4953.

Four Mail car interior views. Pullman negative numbers P30341, P30342, P30343 and P30344.

Subject: Pullman_Train_Cars; Format: Photograph (all forms)

Mail car interior views. Lot 4954.

Two Mail car interior views. Pullman negative numbers P30372 and P30373.

Subject: Pullman_Train_Cars; Format: Photograph (all forms)

Mail Car Interior. Lot 3739.

Interior of mail car, sorting area. Dated Sept. 19, 1910. #p12763

Subject: Pullman_(Chicago,_Ill.); Pullman_Company; Illinois_--_Chicago_--_Pullman; Pullman_Train_Cars; Format: Photograph (all forms)

Mail Car Interiors. Lot 3819.

Three mail car interior views. Plan numbers P13147, P13148, and P13149

Subject: Pullman_Train_Cars; Format: Photograph (all forms)

Making Tracks: An American Rail Odyssey

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

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

Man charged with Pullman arson spent time with police in Burnham

Newspaper article regarding the man who caused the factory fire

Subject: Pullman_1998_Factory_Fire; Format: Printed Materials -- Periodicals

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

Manufacturers' Data Report of Boiler

Photocopy of a handwritten report, c1915, for McLaghlan Building Company, 11201 Collage Groge, the Pullman Stables building.

Subject: Pullman_Stables; Format: Printed Materials - Other

Manufacturing City of Pullman and Car Works Belonging to Pullman's Palace Car Company

Flyer showing black and white etching of whole town of Pullman, the factory site and describing Pullman.

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

Manufacturing City of Pullman and Car Works Belonging to Pullman's Palace Car Company

Flyer of brief history of Pullman and illustration of the town and factory.

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

Manufacturing City of Pullman and Car Works Belonging to Pullmans Palace Car Company

Print with view of Town of Pullman and advertising flyer with same view with description of town. 3 pieces - 1 view, 2 advertising pieces

Subject: ; Pullman_Palace_Car_Company; Pullman_Town; Format: Artwork

Map of Lands Owned by Pullman Land Association and Pullman's Palace Car Co.

Map on coated linen showing lands owned by Pullman. Probably early 1880's. Stamped "Pullman Company Engineers Office. File No. 1, Drawing No. 66. Undated.

Subject: Chicago_History; Kensington; Pullman_Company; Pullman_Palace_Car_Company; Regional; Roseland_Community; Format: Map

Marian Broughton and Rose Sarbo

Photograph of Marian Broughton and Rose Sarbo, noted as taken at Pullman Tech. Undated.

Subject: Pullman_Schools; Roseland_Community; Format: Photograph (all forms)

Marion Broughton and Friends

Photograph of Marion Broughton, Rose Stine and Evelyn Peterson in front of Kohns Grade School. Undated

Subject: Roseland_Community; Format: Photograph (all forms)

Market Hall

c1950s

Subject: Market_Hall; Format: Printed Materials - Other

Market Hall

Detail of photo showing boys playing in front of the original Market Hall. Only known view of the hall from Champlain Street.

Subject: Market_Hall; Pullman_Town; Format: Photograph (all forms)

Market Hall

Cross Section New Market Hall, Sheet #4, S. S. Beman Architect. Photographic copy of original architectural drawing from the office of Solon S. Beman, Architect, showing details of New Market Hall building construction.

Subject: Market_Hall; Format: Photograph (all forms)

Market Hall

Postcard of original 1881 Market Hall, published by J. C. Ferrin.

Subject: Market_Hall; Format: Postcard

Market Hall

Original Market Hall, built in 1881. Destroyed by fire in 1892. Contained food store, offices and a meeting hall. All fresh food had to be sold only at this location to ensure sanitary conditions. Sign in front of building advertised "April 28" event.

Subject: Pullman_Town; Market_Hall; Format: Photograph (all forms)

Market Hall

Orignial Market Hall ca 1883, destroyed by fire in 1892. View looking NE

Subject: Pullman_Town; Format: Photograph (all forms)

Market Hall 1892-93

Photograph of second Market Hall as it appeared after completion in 1893.

Subject: Pullman_Town; Market_Hall; Format: Photograph (all forms)

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