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Robert Dean Avery Transportation Collection (1905-2018)

 Collection
Identifier: TL028
Abstract The Robert Dean Avery Transportation Collection includes transportation related items from Avery including 464 postcards and materials from his time as a Chicago Transit Authority (CTA) bus driver. The postcards, dating from 1905 to 2003, depict various modes of transportation, the Panama Canal, and Lake Shore Drive. Avery’s CTA related materials date from 1965 to 1967 and include a four-page recollection of his time as a bus driver, uniform pieces, and related equipment. This collection...
Dates: 1905-2018
Found in: Northwestern University Transportation Library

David E. Boyce Research Papers Collection

 Collection
Identifier: TL036
Abstract

The David Boyce collection consists of 5 boxes of materials generated by Professor David Boyce while researching for his and Huw C. W. L. Williams’ book Forecasting Urban Travel : Past, Present and Future (2015). The material in the collection spans works published and/or created between 1924-2014.

Dates: 1924-2014
Found in: Northwestern University Transportation Library

Great Lakes Passenger Steamship Pamphlets Collection

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Identifier: TL004
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.

Dates: 1890-1972; Other: Date acquired: 05/05/2011
Found in: Northwestern University Transportation Library

William Luke Transportation Collection

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Identifier: TL008
Abstract The William Luke Transportation Collection consists of 6,252 local transit maps, time tables, transit tickets, postcards and other materials from 98 countries and 38 US states. The maps and timetables were produced primarily for use by tourists. The collection is in 34 languages; many have captions and other text in multiple languages. Materials in the collection range in publication date from 1935 to 2012, with the majority of the collection dating from the late 20th century. Additionally,...
Dates: 1935-2012; Other: Date acquired: 07/10/2011
Found in: Northwestern University Transportation Library

Frank A. Spencer (1913-2001) Papers

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Identifier: 24/5
Abstract Frank A. (Francis Auten) Spencer received a bachelor's degree in economics from Northwestern University, and serviced in the U.S. Army Air Transport Command during World War II. He worked as a commercial pilot for American Airlines from 1944 to 1973. He served as a negotiator for the Air Line Pilots Association for fourteen years. Thereafter, he was National Secretary of the same union for eight years. After his retirement, became a consultant for the Allied Pilots Association. Spencer...
Dates: 1941-1998
Found in: Northwestern University Archives

Technological Institute Northwestern University Microwave Laboratory Reports

 Collection
Identifier: 22/5/1
Abstract This series, comprised of reports produced by the Northwestern University Microwave Laboratory, fills three boxes and spans the period 1946–1955. The reports, issued under contracts to the United States Army Signal Corps, are arranged first by contract then sequentially by report number. Topics of research include multiplex wave guide systems, wave propagation in dielectric tubes investigations of multi-mode propagation in waveguides and microwave optics, communications circuitry research,...
Dates: 1946-1955
Found in: Northwestern University Archives

Traffic Institute Program for Transportation and Distribution Executives Course Materials

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Identifier: 23/9
Abstract

Class rosters, course and lecture outlines, syllabi, and reading materials relating to the Traffic Institute's training program for transportation and distribution executives are found in this series. Materials pertaining to the 1963 and 1964 programs are included.

Dates: 1963-1964
Found in: Northwestern University Archives

Transportation Center Audio Recordings

 Collection
Identifier: 76/24/1
Abstract

This collection of audio recordings documents eight seminar and lecture programs sponsored by the Northwestern University Transportation Center. These programs were tailored specifically to the needs of transportation and logistics professionals. Some miscellaneous recordings of other events promoted by the Transportation Center are also included. All recordings are in seven-inch open-reel format.

Dates: 1957 - 1979
Found in: Northwestern University Archives

Transportation Center Research and Consulting Reports

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Identifier: 24/1
Abstract

This series fills three boxes and is comprised of research and consulting reports published or issued by the Northwestern University Transportation Center. Although the series spans the years from 1966-1982, the majority date from the period 1977-1982.

Dates: 1966-1982
Found in: Northwestern University Archives

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