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Great Lakes Passenger Steamship Pamphlets Collection

 Collection
Identifier: TL004

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  • No requestable containers

Scope and Contents

The collection is arranged into 40 series, each representing a corporate body. It includes an additional miscellaneous series for materials not associated with a particular transportation company. The collection consists of brochures used to advertise recreational cruises, primarily those on the Great Lakes. Companies operating out of Chicago, Illinois are substantially represented in the collection. Materials in the collection are in English.

Dates

  • 1890-1972
  • Other: Date acquired: 05/05/2011

Conditions Governing Access

No restrictions. To inquire about access to this collection, please contact the Transportation Library at transportationlibrary@northwestern.edu or (847) 491-5273.

Extent

78.00 items

Language of Materials

English

Abstract

The Great Lakes Passenger Steamship Pamphlets Collection consists of 78 brochures related to late-19th- to mid-20th-century inland water transportation, primarily of the Great Lakes.

Arrangement Note

Items are arranged by associated corporate body. Items not associated with a particular corporate body are arranged in a miscellaneous series.

Source of Acquisition

Purchase of the Northwestern University Transportation Library.

Related Materials

None.

Separated Materials

None.

Title
Guide to the Great Lakes Passenger Steamship Pamphlets Collection
Author
Alexander W. Tapling, Paul R. Burley
Date
08/08/2013
Description rules
Describing Archives: A Content Standard
Language of description
English
Script of description
Latin
Language of description note
eng

Library Details

Part of the Northwestern University Transportation Library Repository

Contact:
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