Transportation Library Menu Collection, 1928-present

Creator: Mr. George M. Foster

Abstract: 381 historic airline, ocean liner, and railroad menus, dating from 1928 to the present.

Location/Repository: Northwestern University Transportation Library

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H. H. Copeland Maps and Tables, 1924-1956

Creator: H. H. Copeland and Son

Abstract:  The Transportation Library's collection of H. H. Copeland and Son's maps consist of 76 maps and tables on U. S. railways dating from the early 1930's to the mid 1950's. The Copeland maps consist of traffic density maps and tables on ton miles, freight density and traffic distribution and other railway related tables and calculations. H. H. Copeland and Sons were an investment house, in existence from the late 19th century to at least the mid 1950's. The company ordered the compilations for the maps and tables to support their own business interests and would not allow the items to be copied. ... Read More

Location/Repository: Northwestern University Transportation Library

Series Identifier: TL001

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Ira Silverman Railroad Menu Collection, 1943-1993

Creator: Silverman, Ira, 1946-

Abstract:  The Ira Silverman Railroad Menu Collection consists of 238 items: 227 menus and eleven pamphlets. 35 United States and Canadian railroads are represented in the collection. All menus were issued by their respective railroad. ... Read More

Location/Repository: Northwestern University Transportation Library

Series Identifier: TL003

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Gary Gelzer Transportation Collection, 1905-1995

Creator: Gelzer, Gary, 1949-

Abstract:  The Gary Gelzer Transportation Collection consists of 411 postcards, timetables, menus, and other materials related to 20th-century railroads, ships, ocean liners, and other modes of transportation. The bulk of the collection (312 items) consists of offset lithographic printed postcards. The Northwestern University Transportation Library continues to receive items from the donor. ... Read More

Location/Repository: Northwestern University Transportation Library

Series Identifier: TL005

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Inland Water Pamphlets, 1890-1972

Creator: Unknown

Abstract: The Inland Water Pamphlets collection consists of 78 brochures related to late-19th- to mid-20th-century inland water transportation, primarily of the Great Lakes.

Location/Repository: Northwestern University Transportation Library

Series Identifier: TL004

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William Luke Transportation Collection, 1947-2011

Creator: Luke, William A.

Abstract:  The William Luke Transportation Collection consists of 95 local transit maps from 52 countries. The maps were produced primarily for use by tourists. The collection is in 24 languages; many maps have captions and other text in multiple languages. Maps in the collection range in publication date from 1947 to 2011, with the majority of the collection dating from the late 20th century. Additionally, the collection contains one file of correspondence from the donor. ... Read More

Location/Repository: Northwestern University Transportation Library

Series Identifier: TL008

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Leigh Fisher Papers related to Chicago O’Hare International Airport, 1960-1962

Creator: Fisher, Leigh

Abstract:  Leigh Fisher (1922-1982) was an airport consultant and founder of Leigh Fisher Associates (LFA) who advised on the design and construction of airports throughout the second half of the 20th century. Fisher advised on over 200 airports worldwide. He participated in the design and construction of Chicago O'Hare International Airport from the airport lease negotiations in 1959 to participation as a member of the Chicago Airlines Top Committee, a small working group of airline companies and consultants who worked on the execution of design details of the construction of the airport, from 1959-1963. Charles W. Duke was the field manager of the Chicago O'Hare International Airport project for Leigh Fisher Associates. The collection consists of 22 memoranda. ... Read More

Location/Repository: Northwestern University Transportation Library

Series Identifier: TL009

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