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Alfred E. Perlman papers, 1935-1974
Overview of the Collection
- Creator
- Perlman, Alfred E.
- Title
- Alfred E. Perlman papers
- Dates
- 1935-1974 (inclusive)19351974
- Quantity
- 15.30 cubic feet (23 boxes)
- Collection Number
- 05747
- Summary
- Repository
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American Heritage Center, University of Wyoming
American Heritage Center
University of Wyoming
1000 E. University Ave.
Dept. 3924
Laramie, WY
82071
Telephone: 3077663756
ahcref@uwyo.edu - Access Restrictions
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Access Restrictions
There are no access restrictions on the materials for research purposes, and the collection is open to the public.
- Additional Reference Guides
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Additional Information
Partial finding aid available in repository.
- Languages
- English
Historical NoteReturn to Top
Alfred 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.
Content DescriptionReturn to Top
The collection contains corporate financial records, business files, clippings, and correspondence that document Perlman's career. Biographical material includes: clippings, photographs, magazine articles, testimonials, and awards. There are numerous reports covering a wide range of Perlman's activities, from information on the 1935 Republican Valley Flood that impacted the Chicago, Burlington, Quincy Railroad to a 1949 rail transport facilities report on South Korean railways to capital equipment programs for the New York Central in the 1960s. Ephemera include: appointment calendars, slides, and programs for meetings.
Use of the CollectionReturn to Top
Restrictions on Use
Copyright InformationThe researcher assumes full responsibility for observing all copyright, property, and libel laws as they apply.
Preferred Citation
Preferred CitationItem Description, Box Number, Folder Number, Collection Name, Collection Number, American Heritage Center, University of Wyoming.
Administrative InformationReturn to Top
Preservation Note
System Requirements"On the Move", Japanese National Railways -- film -- 35 mm.
Related Materials
Related MaterialsThere are no known other archival collections created by Alfred E. Perlman at the date of processing.
Acquisition Information
Acquisition InformationProcessing Note
Processing InformationDetailed Description of the CollectionReturn to Top
Subordinate Component # 1Return to Top
The American Heritage Center is in the process of converting its older container lists to a more accessible format. This link is to an older version of a container list.
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Names and SubjectsReturn to Top
Subject Terms
- Chief executive officers -- United States.
- Consolidation and merger of corporations -- United States.
- Railroads -- Finance.
Corporate Names
- National Defense Transportation Association (U.S.)
- New York Central Railroad Company.
- Penn Central Transportation Company.
- Western Pacific Railroad Company.
Form or Genre Terms
- Business records.
- Maps.
- Photographs.
