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Vacuum Cleaner Arrgt.

Original tracing of the vacuum cleaner arrgt. dated October 25, 1948.

Subject: Reference; Pullman_Train_Cars; Pullman_Standard_Car_Mfg_Company; Format: Artwork

Valance and Ties

Woven fabric drapery valance with matching ties with tassels. Originally from Hotel Florence 3rd floor. 19th century fabric.

Subject: Hotel_Florence_--_Interior; Format: Textiles

Van Vlissingen School

One of South Suburban Genealogical and Historical Society research series, The Greater Roseland Area of Chicago; Van Vlissingen School, 1893 - 1999. 131 pages, lists of graduates from 1893 through 1972. Full record available for viewing at the Bertha Ludlam Reading Room in the Hotel Florence.

Subject: Roseland_Community; Format: Printed Materials -- Periodicals

Van Vlissingen School, Chicago

HR Koopman postcard showing Van Vlissingen School in Roseland, Chicago.

Subject: Koopman,_Henry_Ralph_and_family; Roseland_Community; Format: Postcard

Vapor Car Heating Co.,Inc. Drawing

Several drawings showing remote control panels, with a detail shown here.

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

Vernon Beck

Home from Germany in July 1943. In back yard at 607 West 103rd Street. Wall behind them is Roney's Ice Cream. With his mother, Helen, and sister, Doris. Photocopy of original image.

Subject: Roseland_Community; Format: Photograph (all forms)

Vernon Beck

Four-year old Vernon Beck and two-year old sister, Doris, at 364 East 116th Street in 1927. Photocopy of original image.

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

Vestibule Car

An early view of the newly patented accordian-like connecting vestibule that allowed passage from one car to another "indoors" while the train was moving. Patened by H.H. Sessions from a design by an unkown employee (common business practice at the time) Note names and numbers painted by wheels.

Subject: Pullman_Train_Cars; Format: Photograph (all forms)

Vestibule Data Correspondence

Thirty sheets of correspondence regarding vestibule date from various parties.

Subject: ; Pullman_Company; Pullman_Palace_Car_Company; Pullman_Rail_Travel; Pullman_Train_Cars; 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 Bowl

China bowl with fruit pattern.

Subject: Victorian_Era_-_general; Format: Household Accessory

Victorian Dinner Menu

Menu for Victorian Dinner held at the Hotel Florence, by the Historic Pullman Foundation, on September 18, 1982.

Subject: Organizations_--_Historic_Pullman_Foundation; Hotel_Florence_--_Interior; Format: Printed Materials - Other

Victorian Tea 2010

Menu from tea held at Hotel Florence, September 12, 2010.

Subject: Organizations_--_Historic_Pullman_Garden_Club; Format: Printed Materials - Other

Victorian Tea 2012

Menu from tea held at Pullman Factory site, September 9,2012.

Subject: ; 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

Victorian Tea Flyer 2007

Flyer for annual Victorian Tea held at the Hotel Florence.

Subject: Organizations_--_Historic_Pullman_Garden_Club; Format: Printed Materials -- Periodicals

Victorian Tea Menu 2006

Menu for event held September 10, 2006 at Hotel Florence

Subject: ; Organizations_--_Historic_Pullman_Garden_Club; Format: Printed Materials - Other

Victorian Tea on the Veranda 2005

Flyer advertising Victorian Tea on the Hotel Florence Veranda, September 11, 2005. Sponsored by the Historic Pullman Garden Club.

Subject: Organizations_--_Historic_Pullman_Garden_Club; Format: Printed Materials - Other

View looking east. View of dumbwaiter, doors closed. Masonry columns clad with wainscot. Collection of miscellaneous window screens left. Fire suppression pump controls left.

2001 photographic survey of existing conditions.

Subject: Hotel_Florence_--_Interior; Format: Photograph (all forms)

View looking north. Laundry equipment in situ - mangrell left, extractor (modern-day spin cycle) drive wheel assembly with manual clutch and safety shields; end view of basin of wood and steel; commercial washing machine mounted on horizontal axis and drive assembly.

2001 photographic survey of existing conditions.

Subject: Hotel_Florence_--_Interior; Format: Photograph (all forms)

View looking northeast. Laundry equipment in situ - mangrell left; extractor (modern-day spin cycle) drive wheel assembly with manual clutch and safety shields.

2001 photographic survey of existing conditions.

Subject: Hotel_Florence_--_Interior; Format: Photograph (all forms)

View looking northwest. Front and side view of commercial dryer. Front view of individual rack doors with tracks mounted on ceiling in front. Collection of non-original defunct water heaters.

2001 photographic survey of existing conditions.

Subject: Hotel_Florence_--_Interior; Format: Photograph (all forms)

View looking northwest. Front and side view of commercial dryer. Front view of individual rack doors with tracks mounted on ceiling in front. Collection of non-original defunct water heaters.

2001 photographic survey of existing conditions.

Subject: Hotel_Florence_--_Interior; Format: Photograph (all forms)

View looking south. Collection of non-original defunct water heaters, and fire suppression pump left; rear and side view of commercial dryer in situ. Partially exposed masonry column and view of west wall, right.

2001 photographic survey of existing conditions.

Subject: Hotel_Florence_--_Interior; Format: Photograph (all forms)

View looking southeast. Fire suppression controls - wet and dry risers, circa 1982.

2001 photographic survey of existing conditions.

Subject: Hotel_Florence_--_Interior; Format: Photograph (all forms)

View looking west, side view of commercial dryer, access panel open with view of dryer racks inside.

2001 photographic survey of existing conditions.

Subject: Hotel_Florence_--_Interior; Format: Photograph (all forms)

View looking west. Door on far left to exterior south stairwell; middle closed door for small closet under Hotel Florence rear entrance. Open door to original east wing basement grade.

2001 photographic survey of existing conditions.

Subject: Hotel_Florence_--_Interior; Format: Photograph (all forms)

View looking west. Door to basement level below original kitchen in foreground.

2001 photographic survey of existing conditions.

Subject: Hotel_Florence_--_Interior; Format: Photograph (all forms)

View of dumbwaiter shaft; doors open and car partially raised.

2001 photographic survey of existing conditions.

Subject: Hotel_Florence_--_Interior; Format: Photograph (all forms)

View of dumwaiter shaft; doors open and car partially raised.

2001 photographic survey of existing conditions.

Subject: Hotel_Florence_--_Interior; Format: Photograph (all forms)

View of dumwaiter shaft; doors open and car partially raised.

2001 photographic survey of existing conditions.

Subject: Hotel_Florence_--_Interior; Format: Photograph (all forms)

View of dumwaiter shaft; doors open and car partially raised.

2001 photographic survey of existing conditions.

Subject: Hotel_Florence_--_Interior; Format: Photograph (all forms)

View of north wall. Door to stairwell leading to Annex first floor bar back area and boarded up window to light well between Annex and HF east wing. Masonry column with cladding in foreground. Laundry extractor (modern day spin cycle) assembly in situ - drive wheel assembly with manual clutch and safety shields.

2001 photographic survey of existing conditions.

Subject: Hotel_Florence_--_Interior; Format: Photograph (all forms)

Vineyard

Publication of the National Park Service Historic Landscape Initiative. Vo. 7, Issue 1/2006

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

Vineyard

An occasional record of the National Park Service Historic Landscape Initiative. "Revealing the relationship between Americans and their land"

Subject: Pullman_Landscape_Design; Format: Printed Materials -- Periodicals

Vineyard

An occasional record of the National Park Service Historic Landscape Initiative. " Revealing the relationship between Americans and their land"

Subject: Pullman_Landscape_Design; Format: Printed Materials -- Periodicals

Vineyard

Publication of the National Park Service Historic Landscape Initiative. Volume 6, No.1. 2005.

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

Vineyard

An occasional Record of the National Park Service Historic Landscape Initiative. "Revealing the relationship between Americans and their land"

Subject: Pullman_Landscape_Design; Format: Printed Materials -- Periodicals

Vineyard

Publication of the National Park Service Historic Landscape Initiative. Volume 5, No. 1, 2004

Subject: Regional; Format: Printed Materials -- Periodicals

Vintage Bottle Collection

A collection of 5 vintage bottles found on the former Pullman Company site, then known as the Ryerson Steel site and most recently owned by US Bank. The bottles range from c. 1900 to the 1950s. Most notable is the Cobalt Blue bottle c. 1905 and the small Amber Brown bottle c. 1900. Reference materials from the internet are in file.

Subject: Regional; Lake_Calumet; Factory_Site; Format: Food Service Equipment

Vintage Chairs

Two vintage ladderback chairs, Eastlake design, with needlepoint seats. Possibly from the Hotel Florence.

Subject: ; Hotel_Florence_--_Interior; Roseland_Community; Format: Furniture

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)

Vito and Sheila's Wedding Mystery Dinner

Program for Mystery Dinner held at Hotel Florence. Includes cast of characters.

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

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

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

Voyages of the PCE(R)-852

Story in text and photos by Capt. Martin J. Hacala, of the USS Brattleboro, built by Pullman Standard.

Subject: Pullman_Standard_Car_Mfg_Company; Format: Printed Materials - Other

W. Pullman Works Employees Credit Union Notebook

Circa 1970s, plastic notepaper notebooks from the West Pullman Works Employes Credit Union, 1015 West 120th St.(note employees is misspelled inside each notebook).

Subject: ; Chicago_History; Historic_Reference; Regional; Format: Other Ephemera

Wabash Avenue & 110th Street

HR Koopman stereocard showing houses at Wabash Avenue & 110th Street, 1888.

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

Wabash Avenue North of 109th Roseland Chicago

HR Koopman postcard of residential streel scene with houses and church in view.

Subject: Koopman,_Henry_Ralph_and_family; Roseland_Community; Format: Postcard

Wait by Pullman will come to fruition

Article about the Pullman Historic District becoming a National Monument.

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

Walking Tour SLated for Historic Pullman, "The City of Bricks"

Typed original; press release for early tour of Pullman.

Subject: Architecture; House_Tour; Organizations_--_Historic_Pullman_Foundation; Preservation/_Architecture_(General); Pullman_Houses; Pullman_Town; Format: Printed Materials - Publications

Wall Mural Project Underway in Historic Pullman

A press release issued by the Historic Pullman Foundation about the wall mural created on the north wall of the Historic Pullman Visitor Center.

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

Want To Give A Soldier A Welcome Christmas Gift?

1944

Subject: Advertising; Format: Printed Materials -- Periodicals

War Memorial

Ceremony at the Pullman War Memorial, Memorial Day or July 4th. c1970s

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

Warehouse office

Photograph of an office in a warehouse or hangar; personnel at desks, wall calendar dated April 1918. #7429

Subject: World_War_I; Format: Photograph (all forms)

Wartime Army Receipt For Transit

July 2, 1945

Subject: World_War_II; Format: Artwork

Washington Navy Yard

Short narrative regarding a 50 Cliber Mark I Railway Battery, semi-encloed battleship gun, manufactured in part by Pullman.

Subject: World_War_I; Format: Printed Materials - Other

Water Pipe Location at Solenoid Valves blueprint

Drawing of pipe locations

Subject: Historic_Reference; Pullman_Train_Cars; Format: Blueprint

Water Tower

Koopman postcard showing the Water Tower and the Corliss Engine building in 1892.

Subject: Pullman_Water_Tower; Format: Photograph (all forms)

Water Tower

Photograph from newspaper of Water Tower. Undated

Subject: Pullman_Water_Tower; Format: Photograph (all forms)

Water Tower

Looking east toward the 199-ft-tall water tower. Note the visiting party of a woman and some men at right. Probably before 1900.

Subject: Pullman_Water_Tower; Format: Photograph (all forms)

Water Tower

Early view of the tower looking North from behind the Administration Building.

Subject: Pullman_Water_Tower; Format: Photograph (all forms)

Water Tower and Corliss Building

B/W photograph of Pullman Corliss Engine building.

Subject: Corliss_Engine; Pullman_Water_Tower; Format: Photograph (all forms)

Water Tower and Corliss Engine House

Subject: Pullman_Water_Tower; Format: Printed Materials - Publications

Water Tower and Engine House

[1895]

Subject: Corliss_Engine; Pullman_Water_Tower; Format: Photograph (all forms)

Water Tower And Engine House

Subject: Pullman_Water_Tower; Format: Printed Materials - Other

Water Tower Corliss Engine

Black and white HR Koopman postcard showing the Water Tower and Corliss Engine. 1892

Subject: Corliss_Engine; Pullman_Water_Tower; Format: Postcard

Water Tower Fire And Chimney Collapse

Subject: Pullman_Water_Tower; Format: Photographic Materials

Water Tower Images

Three Polaroid photographs, same shot different exposures, showing the Pullman Water Tower. ca 1950-1960

Subject: Pullman_Water_Tower; Format: Photograph (all forms)

Water Tower Stereo Card

Black 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)

Waterways - Two Men in a Motorboat

Men in straw hats in the pleasure craft "Deluxe" adjacent to a pier on the Calumet River, probably near Blue Island IL.

Subject: Lake_Calumet; Format: Photograph (all forms)

Waterways Boating

Pleasure crafts "Dewey" and "Dewey Jr." appear to be in the Calumet River, or possbly Wolf Lake. June 1912

Subject: Victorian_Era_-_general; Format: Postcard

Waterways Dredging along the Little Calumet River

Undated print from old glass negative, possibly Chicago Daily News negative, steam powered dredge possibly in winter. Old frame house in distance possibly near Torrence Avenue. Old car in foreground.

Subject: Chicago_History; Calumet_River_-_Calumet_Region; Format: Photograph (all forms)

Waterways Dredging Lake Calumet Harbor 1950s

Dredging near 127th street and Doty Avenue looking northwest toward Sherwin Williams Paint Company at 115th Street. Lake Calumet Harbor contruction dates approx. 1955-1959.

Subject: Lake_Calumet; Format: Photograph (all forms)

Waterways Dredging Lake Calumet. 1950s

Dredging craft with possible a pile-driving apparatus.

Subject: Lake_Calumet; Format: Photograph (all forms)

Watt Ave South of 111th

Workmen lunching on Watt (now St. Lawrence) What looks like a water wagon on the right. Greenstone steeple in background. Note chain fence by sidewalk.

Subject: Pullman_Town; Format: Postcard

Watt Ave. 111 St. S. Pullman

HR Koopman postcard showing Watt Avenue (now St. Lawrence) looking south from 111th Street. A woman is walking south and several men are sitting on the curb.

Subject: Pullman_Houses; Pullman_Views; Format: Postcard

Watt Ave. at 112th St. c. 1893

Photograph showing view east from St. Lawrence (Watt Ave.) and 112th street. Greenstone Church and 1893 Market Hall visible.

Subject: Pullman_Town; Format: Photograph (all forms)

Watt Avenue Looking North

B/W photograph printed on canvas, view of Watt Avenue looking north toward the factory.

Subject: Pullman_Views; Format: Photograph (all forms)

Watt Avenue south of 111th

Photograph copy of postcard by Henry R. Koopman, showing Watt Avenue (now St. Lawrence) south of 111th St., with workers resting along the curbside, probably at lunch break. Undated.

Subject: Pullman_Town; Format: Photograph (all forms)

We know we`ll get there when we go Pullman!

Original magazine advertisement, showing an older couple riding a Pullman train. The woman is knitting, the man reading. Both are smiling into the camera. Coutryside is visible outside the window. Other photos show an actress and businessman.

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

We, the people endorse

Original color magazine advertisement, published in Collier's magazine. Ad shows many excerpts from letters of travelers endorsing Pullman travel, and an illustration of a woman in a pink printed dressing gown preparing for bed in a Pullman convertible single occupancy sleeper.

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

Weber's Pullman Bread Truck

Page from an article in Mature Living Magazine showiing an image of Weber Baking Co. truck advertising Weber's Pullman Bread.

Subject: Advertising; Format: Printed Materials -- Periodicals

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

Wedding Invitation and Photograph

Invitation for wedding of Frank Draus and Lorraine Beck, October 5, 1946, with wedding photo. Photocopy of orignal image.

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

Weigh landmark status for South Pullman

Newspaper clipping of article published in Chicago Today, August 4, 1972. Describes upcoming vote by Chicago Landmarks Committee.

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

Welcome to Historic Illinois

Brochure describing various historic sites in Illinois including Pullman. Undated; published during term of Illinois Governor Jim Edgar.

Subject: Illinois_History; Format: Printed Materials - Publications

Welcome to our Centennial

Newsletter of the Historic Pullman Foundation, Fall-Winter 1981-82.

Subject: ; Organizations_--_Historic_Pullman_Foundation; Format: Printed Materials -- Periodicals

Welders 1910

Welders working on car construction about 1910. Note foreman in straw hat and vest watching workers. Company moved from wooden car construction to metal about 1907.

Subject: Pullman_Workers; Format: Photograph (all forms)

West 108th & Perry

HR Koopman image showing 108th & Perry Avenue, Roseland, Chicago, 1908.

Subject: Roseland_Community; Koopman,_Henry_Ralph_and_family; Format: Postcard

West Coast of Mexico - new fast train service

Original B/W magazine ad promoting travel on the Southern Pacific of Mexico featuring Pullman cars, unknown publication, probably the National Geographic, c1930s.

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

West Pullman area set for more development

Newspaper article regarding proposed industrial part in West Pullman.

Subject: Regional; Format: Printed Materials -- Periodicals

West Pullman area set for more development

Unidentified newspaper article, undated.

Subject: Regional; Format: Printed Materials -- Periodicals

West Pullman Newspaper Article

Article relate the plan by Salvation Army to build a $160 million community center in West Pullman. $109.8 million is from bequest to Salvation Army from Joan Kroc, widow of MacDonalds founder.

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

West Pullman Orchestra Ledger

Ledger book containing dues, members list, financials and meeting notes from the West Pullman Orchestra.

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

West Pullman School 1932

Class photograph of grade 8B at West Pullman School. Photocopy of original.

Subject: ; Format: Photograph (all forms)

West Pullman School 1932

Class photograph of grade 8B at West Pullman School. Photocopy of original.

Subject: ; Format: Photograph (all forms)

West Pullman School 1935

Photograph of West Pullman School Class of June 1935. Black and white. Heeren Photo Studio.

Subject: Regional; Format: Photograph (all forms)

West Pullman School 1941

Photograph of West Pullman School Class of January 1941. Probably graduation picture, note ribbons. Black and white. Heeren Photography Studio

Subject: Historic_Reference; Reference; Genealogy; Format: Photograph (all forms)

West Pullman School Class

Photograph of West Pullman School Class of June 1935. Black and white. Heeren Photo Studio.

Subject: Photography_-_Misc._vintage; Regional; Historic_Reference; Genealogy; Format: Photograph (all forms)

West Pullman World War I List of Servicemen

Public list showing "names near as can be of men who served in the recent war" (World War I) from West Pullman. The publishers of the list are requesting additions and verification of names and addresses. 1919

Subject: World_War_I; Regional; Format: Printed Materials - Publications

Wexelberg, A. N.

Vintage photograph of A. M. Wexelberg, 1230 Wallace Street, Fernwood (Chicago), Illinois

Subject: Roseland_Community; Format: Photograph (all forms)

What A Travel Bargain

Original color Pullman magazine advertisement regarding the advantages of the Duplex-Roomette.

Subject: Advertising; Format: Printed Materials -- Periodicals

What Does Preservation of Historic Pullman Mean?

Monograph, with photographs, outlining the virtue of becoming a city landmark district. Prepared by the Pullman Civic Organization? c1970s

Subject: Plans/_Reports/_Studys; Pullman_-_Post_1975; Preservation/_Architecture_(General); Format: Printed Materials - Other

What It Means to Live in an Historic District?

Two brochures from a seminar with guest speakers about what it means if you live in an historic district. Sponsored by the Historic Pullman Foundation.

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

What The Pullman Company Offers To Travelers

Booklet showing the amenities available when traveling by Pullman cars.

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

When Pullman went to the fair

Article from Trains magazine, October 2000 describing Pullman, America's premier passenger carbuilder, at the Columbian Exposition of 1893.

Subject: Pullman_Train_Cars; Format: Printed Materials -- Periodicals

When Standing Still Means Full Speed Ahead

1943

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

When Trouble Came to Pullman's Town

Article removed from larger booklet "United Methodists Today". Recounts history of 1894 strike and connection to the minister of the Greenstone Church.

Subject: ; Pullman_Labor_History; Format: Printed Materials - Publications

When you buy a Pullman ticket you can write your own

Original magazine advertising, showing a man smiling and relaxing in a roomette, an older couple in a double bedroom and a family illustrating adjoining bedrooms.

Subject: Advertising; Format: Printed Materials -- Periodicals

When you buy a Pullman ticket you can write your own!

Original magazine advertisement, unknown publication, copyright 1947, The Pullman Company.

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

Where the Sunshine's Brighter

Original rail travel ad featuring the Empire Builder and the Oriental Limited, built by Pullman. Unknown publisher, probably National Geographic, c1930s.

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

Where The Trails Cross

Publication of the South Suburban Genealogical and Historical Society, published 4 times a year.

Subject: Chicago_History; Genealogy; Illinois_History; Regional; Format: Printed Materials -- Periodicals

Where the Trails Cross

Publication of South Suburban Genealogical & Historical Society, published 4 times a year.

Subject: Regional; Illinois_History; Genealogy; Chicago_History; Format: Printed Materials -- Periodicals

Wherever you go...Here's how to go...

Original magazine advertisement, unknown publication, copyright 1947, The Pullman Company.

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

Whether You Travel

Original Pullman advertisement. Image show man in a private room, a man sleeping in a berth, people relaxing in a coach seating and in club car, and a man getting off the train assisted by a porter.

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

Whitney's Parliamentary Procedure

Paperback edition, copyright 1962, published by Dell Publishing Company, New York

Subject: Reference; Format: Printed Materials - Publications

Who Runs Chicago?

About the orginizations and people who run Chicago's Politics and Government in front, and behind the scenes.

Subject: Chicago_History; Format: Printed Materials - Publications

Who`ll Help A Hero Home

Subject: Advertising; Format: Printed Materials -- Periodicals

Who`s Who in Streamlining

Two-sided original Pullman magazine advertisement. Photo was taken in 1934 and Chicago's Century of Progress Expo showing the appearance of the first streamline ever built. Long lines of people are shown waiting the view the Streamliner.

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

Why Companies Can't Afford to Ignore the Past

Photocopied article from Conference Board, May 1986. Full record available for viewing at the Bertha Ludlam Reading Room in the Hotel Florence.

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

Why does Dady walk in his sleep?

Original color magazine advertisement, copyright 1943 The Pullman Company.

Subject: Advertising; Format: Printed Materials -- Periodicals

Why is going Pullman like...

Original magazine advertisement, showing several photos illustrating enjoyment of Pullman travel: a man talking to a conductor, a group conversing around a table, a man sleeping, a woman with her baby sleeping and a group getting off a train.

Subject: Advertising; Format: Printed Materials -- Periodicals

Why Pullman is Everybody`s Way to Travel!

Original Pullman magazine advertisement. Illustrations show mother, father and a little boy preparing to board a Pullman car. Other illustrations show family members in their compartment.

Subject: Advertising; Format: Printed Materials -- Periodicals

Why the best part of this Christmas trip can't be pictured!

Black and white advertisement, Copyright 1951 The Pullman Company. Published in Time Magazine December 10, 1951.

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

Why the best part of this Christmas trip...

Subject: Advertising; Format: Printed Materials - Other

Wicker Rocker

Light brown wicker rocking chair from the late 1800's.

Subject: Historic_Reference; General/Misc.; Format: Furniture

Will of George M. Pullman

Photocopy of two pages of George Pullman's will showing bequests to family, friends, organizations, etc.

Subject: Pullman_Family; Format: Printed Materials - Other

William A. Swart & Cos. Bank

HR Koopman stereocard showing facade of William A. Swart & Cos. Bank, with three men standing in front.

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

Winter 1900

HR Koopman stereo card showing a view from Michigan Avenue looking east down Kensington Ave. Group of people standing in the street on a snowy day.

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

Winter Michigan & 111th Street

HR Koopman postcard showing winter scene of Michigan Avenue at 111th Street looking east.

Subject: Koopman,_Henry_Ralph_and_family; Roseland_Community; Format: Postcard

Winter State St. & 110th Place

HR Koopman postcard showing a winter scene at State Streets and 110th Place.

Subject: Koopman,_Henry_Ralph_and_family; Roseland_Community; Format: Postcard

Winter View of Factory with Skaters

Early photograph of Factory site with ice skaters in front

Subject: Factory_Site; Format: Photograph (all forms)

Wisconsin Central Transportation Corp 2nd Quarter Report - Year 2000

WCTC second quarter report for 2000. Report states earnings approximately equal to the year-ago period.

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

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

Wooden car, circa 1870

A 1939 Copy of an 1870 photograph of a very early wooden car, similar in design to the "Pioneer" with a variation in the roof vents. In left corner is: No 301 Bearmans Collection In right corner " Pulman (sic) Palace Drawing Room and Sleeping Car, Western Pacific RR Woodstock, Oakland Point 1870 With this above: Copy P.42766 9-15-39 J P V V

Subject: Pullman_Train_Cars; Format: Photograph (all forms)

Woodward Sleeping & Parlor Coach Co. Car Inventory

1889 inventory of Woodward Sleeping & Parlor Coach Co. cars. Listing of cars by number and name, including a voucher for car material, paint, etc.

Subject: ; Pullman_Palace_Car_Company; Format: Inventory

Work at Pullman factory halted for second time

Newspaper article from Chicago Sun-Times, dated Monday, September 27, 1999. Metro section.

Subject: Pullman_1998_Factory_Fire; Preservation/_Architecture_(General); Factory_Site; Administration_Building; Format: Printed Materials -- Periodicals

Working in the Factory

Assembling metal cars - possibly in building 100 in the 1950s.

Subject: Pullman_Workers; Format: Photograph (all forms)

Working men

Photo postcard of men repainting or repaining unknown object in front of workshop.

Subject: General/Misc.; Historic_Reference; Labor_History,_other; Roseland_Community; Victorian_Era_-_general; Format: Postcard

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

Working the Crowd on Labor Day

Article from the Chicago Sun-Times, dated Tuesday, September 6, 1994, about Gov. Edgar's visit to far south side Pullman.

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

Wrong Pullman Group May Have Gotten $100,000

Newspaper article, subtitled Suit Alleges Error in Trust Papers. Newspaper and date unknown - c. 1998

Subject: Organizations_--_Historic_Pullman_Foundation; Format: Printed Materials -- Periodicals

Wrong Pullman group may have gotten $100,000.

Newspaper article from Chicago Sun-Times Metro section, dated Tuesday, January 19, 1999.

Subject: Organizations_--_Other; Organizations_--_Historic_Pullman_Foundation; Format: Printed Materials -- Periodicals

WW II Inventory Disposal Articles and Documents File No. 312

File No. 312 General - Newspaper Clippings. Newspaper clippings and documents discussing the reconversion of industry to production of civilian goods after WW II. Image f stamped on reverse "Received Jul 16, 1945 Pullman-Standard Car Mfg. Co. Director of Termination" and image j stamped on reverse "Received Nov 21, 1944 Pullman-Standard Car Mfg. Co. Director of Termination" Additional images available for viewing in the Bertha Ludlam Library at the Hotel Florence.

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

WWI Rally in Calumet Shops

View looking west from Calumet Shop building past gate at 114th and Rock Island Tracks. Rear of 11300 block of Langley shown. Choir ladies in front row, marching drums at rest.

Subject: World_War_I; Pullman_Workers; Format: Photograph (all forms)

Yes, daddy's safe in bed, too!

Original Pullman advertisement, showing two images; one of wife and child at home in bed, the other showing father safe in a Pullman car while traveling.

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

Yes, Daddy's Safe in Bed, Too!

Original Pullman magazine ad, published in National Geographic, copyright 1937, The Pullman Company.

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

YMCA Donation Request

Yearly donation request to George Pullman for the Young Men's Christian Association of Chicago.

Subject: Pullman,_George; Format: Correspondence

You Are the Jury

Subject: Advertising; Format: Artwork

You Are Their Most Precious Gift

Original color Pullman magazine advertisement. Ad promoted the ease of travel on a Pullman during Christmas.

Subject: Advertising; Format: Printed Materials -- Periodicals

You Can Really Rest in Pullman-Standards new Day-Nite Coaches for Northern Pacific

Original color Pullman magazine advertisement promoting the "day-nite" coaches for Northern Racific. Images shows travelers in a coach talking while two stretch out in the reclining seats.

Subject: Advertising; Format: Printed Materials -- Periodicals

You Get More Than Your Money`s Worth

Subject: Advertising; Format: Artwork

You're Safe and Sure When You Travel by Pullman

Black and white magazine ad. Copyright 1955, The Pullman Company. Published in Time magazine October 24, 1955.

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

You're Safe and Sure When You Travel by Pullman

Black and white magazine ad. Copyright 1955, The Pullman Company. Published in Time magazine August 22, 1955.

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

Your family will bless you for a vacation trip by PULLMAN

Original magazine advertisement, Holiday Magazine, undated, copyright 1955, The Pullman Company.

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

Your Home On The Rails Costs Only 2.65

Subject: Advertising; Format: Printed Materials -- Periodicals

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

Zoning Board of Appeals Decision on Adult Cabaret

Meeting minutes, testimony, and decision on Adult Cabaret proposed for 12054 S. Doty Avenue.

Subject: General/Misc.; Pullman_(General); Regional; Format: Printed Materials - Other

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