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Inland Water Pamphlets
Collection
Identifier: TL004
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.
Dates:
1890-1972; Other: Date acquired: 05/05/2011
William Luke Transportation Collection
Collection
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, the...
Dates:
1935-2012; Other: Date acquired: 07/10/2011
Frank A. Spencer (1913-2001) Papers
Collection
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 joined...
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, and...
Dates:
1946-1955
Found in:
Northwestern University Archives
Traffic Institute Program for Transportation and Distribution Executives Course Materials
Collection
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
Collection
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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