Fred Harvey System, [ca. 1916-ca. 1970].

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Fred Harvey System, [ca. 1916-ca. 1970].

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The paper records (1 ft. [3 boxes]) consist of copies of the employee newsletter, Fred Harvey hospitality, for the years 1949-1970; a scrapbook on Fred Harvey Company news, executives and employees, 1965-1970; correspondence from descendants of Fred Harvey to Joan George; other materials kept by Ms. George during the middle of the 20th century; and miscellaneous clippings, correspondence, memorabilia, & similar materials regarding the Fred Harvey Company. The microfilm (4080 rolls) includes a variety of financial records: remittances, cash records, shipments made & received, invoices, tracking debits & credits, government meal tickets (such as for branches of the military), payroll records & time trip reports, accident reports, and similar records, 1937-1970 (bulk 1938-1970).

52 cubic feet (54 boxes)

Kansas State Historical Society

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SNAC Resource ID: 7995458

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Harvey, Fred

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Fred Harvey (1835-1901) was a restauranteer who worked closely with railroad companies in the American West. His restaurant chain was known as Harvey Houses. From the description of Fred Harvey photographs of the West, circa 1880s-1900s. (Brigham Young University). WorldCat record id: 223811382 ...

Fred Harvey Firm

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Fred Harvey (1835-1901) began a partnership with the Atchison, Topeka and Santa Fe Railway in 1878. In 1889, the Railway gave Harvey exclusive rights to manage and operate his eating houses, lunch stands, and hotel facilities upon the Santa Fe's railroads west of the Missouri River. The Harvey Houses took pride in their first class food, service, and cleanliness. From the description of Fred Harvey hotels collection, 1896-1945. (University of Arizona). WorldCat record id: 29699443 ...

Atchison, Topeka, and Santa Fe Railway Company

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U.S. railroad, primarily in the Midwest and West; headquarters: Chicago, Ill. Name changed from Atchison, Topeka and Santa Fe Railroad to Atchison, Topeka and Santa Fe Railway after bankruptcy reorganization in 1895. From the description of Santa Fé train robberies, 1890-1895. (Kansas State Historical Society). WorldCat record id: 228418621 The Atchison, Topeka and Santa Fe Railway Company (AT&SF) was founded by Cyrus K. Holiday in Kansas in 1859. By 1888 the railroad s...