Perlman, Alfred E.
Variant namesAlfred E. Perlman (1903-1983) was a railroad executive, known for his ability to trouble shoot and rescue failing companies. He began his career in 1923 and worked for the Northern Pacific, Burlington and Quincy, and Denver and Rio Grande railroads. He was also a railroad consultant in Israel in 1950. He was president of the New York Central Railroad, 1954-1968, until it merged with Penn Central; then he was president and chairman of Western Pacific Railroad during the 1970s. He focused on research and modernization of the companies he headed. He was a member of the National Defense Transportation Association and served on the Military Airlift Command in the 1960s among other organizational involvements.
From the description of Alfred E. Perlman papers, 1935-1974. (University of Wyoming, American Heritage Center). WorldCat record id: 137242152
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creatorOf | Perlman, Alfred E. Alfred E. Perlman papers, 1935-1974. | Univerisity of Wyoming. American Heritage Center. | |
referencedIn | New York Times Company records. Arthur Hays Sulzberger papers, 1823-1999 | New York Public Library. Manuscripts and Archives Division | |
referencedIn | Penn Central Transportation Company. Marketing Dept. Files of Director - Market Planning, 1945-1970 (bulk, 1959-1970). | Hagley Museum & Library | |
referencedIn | Pennsylvania Railroad Company. Office of Vice President-Operations. Records, 1917-1968 (bulk 1930-1964). | Hagley Museum & Library | |
referencedIn | Pennsylvania Railroad Company. Dept. of Special Services. Records, 1963-1967. | Hagley Museum & Library |
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associatedWith | National Defense Transportation Association (U.S.) | corporateBody |
associatedWith | New York Central Railroad Company. | corporateBody |
associatedWith | New York Times Company | corporateBody |
associatedWith | Penn Central Transportation Company. | corporateBody |
associatedWith | Penn Central Transportation Company. Marketing Dept. | corporateBody |
associatedWith | Pennsylvania Railroad Company. Dept. of Special Services. | corporateBody |
associatedWith | Pennsylvania Railroad Company. Office of Vice President-Operations. | corporateBody |
associatedWith | Western Pacific Railroad Company. | corporateBody |
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Chief executive officers |
Consolidation and merger of corporations |
Railroads |
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Person
Birth 1902-11-22
Death 1983-04-30