Pullman-Miller family papers, ca. 1823-1988.

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Pullman-Miller family papers, ca. 1823-1988.

http://www.worldcat.org/oclc/713914652

Correspondence, diaries, scrapbooks of newsclippings, obituaries and genealogical records, and memorabilia that were kept in Dr. and Mrs. C. Phillip Miller's home in Chicago's Hyde Park neighborhood, much of it relating to Mrs. Miller (Florence Lowden Miller), her husband, and their families, including her parents: Governor Frank O. Lowden and Mrs. Florence Pullman Lowden, and her grandfather George M. Pullman and other of his descendants. Topics include family relationships, child rearing, travel, and the Miller home at 5657 South Kimbark in Chicago. A portion of the collection consists of personal and/or travel diaries of Mary Catherine Sanger, Hattie Sanger Pullman, Florence Pullman Lowden, and Florence Lowden Miller. Extensive correspondence reflects strong family bonds and friendships experienced by the Sangers, Pullmans, Lowdens, and Millers. Business correspondence and records highlight Sanger activities in Chicago. Other topics of this collection are the Pullman Palace Car Co., the Town of Pullman, Governor Lowden's political career, genealogy research, Chicago history and involvement in Chicago organizations, and real estate holdings, especially the Lowden's Sinnissippi Farm at Oregon (Ill.).

ca. 40 linear ft. (75 boxes & 4 oversize boxes)1 folder. (autograph collection).

Chicago History Museum

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SNAC Resource ID: 8083152

Chicago History Museum

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There are 17 Entities related to this resource.

Lowden, Florence Pullman, 1868-1937.

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The daughter of sleeping car magnate George M. Pullman, Florence married Frank O. Lowden, future Illinois congressman and governor, in 1896. The couple had four children. From the description of Letter, ca. 1918. (Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library). WorldCat record id: 71275509 ...

Sinnissippi Farm (Oregon, Ill.)

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Miller, C. Phillip (Charles Phillip)

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Pebbles, Alonzo Warren.

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Pullman, George Mortimer, 1831-1897

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Designer of the Pullman sleeping car with residence and company in Chicago, Illinois. From the description of Invitation. (Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library). WorldCat record id: 53920464 Pullman's Palace Car Co. founder and president George M. Pullman died October 19, 1897. Under the terms of his will Norman B. Ream and Robert T. Lincoln were appointed executors of the estate, which by 1900 was valued at $17,500,000. Principal legatees were Pullm...

Miller family.

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Pullman family

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Pullman, Walter Sanger, 1875-1905.

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Lowden family.

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Schermerhorn, Harriet Pullman, 1869-1956

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Fairlawn (Elberon, N.J.)

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Pullman, George Mortimer

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Lowden, Frank O. (Frank Orren), 1861-1943

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Lawyer, politician, landowner. A.B., University of Iowa, 1885. LL. D., Union College of Law, 1887. Congressman from Illinois, 1906-1911. Governor of Illinois, 1916-1921. Advocate for scientific farming and farmers' interests. From the description of Papers, 1885-1943 (inclusive). (University of Chicago Library). WorldCat record id: 55818931 U. S. Congressman from Illinois (1906-1911) and Illinois governor (1917-1921). From the description of Letter, January 9, 19...

5757 South Kimbark Avenue (Chicago, Ill.)

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Pullman, Harriett Sanger, 1842-1921.

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Pebbles family.

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Miller, Florence Lowden, 1898-1988.

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Family members include George and Harriett Pullman and their children George, Jr., Walter, Harriet (Carolan; Schermerhorn), and Florence (Lowden); Florence and Frank O. Lowden and their children George, Harriet, Frances, and Florence (Miller); Florence and Dr. C. Phillip Miller and their children Warren and Phillip. From the description of Pullman-Miller family papers, ca. 1823-1988. (Chicago History Museum). WorldCat record id: 713914652 ...