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Contributing Institution:
California State Railroad Museum Library & Archives
Title: Mendelson Family papers
Identifier/Call Number: MS 877
Physical Description:
.001 Linear Feet
1 (one) file folder letter
Date (inclusive): Apr. 30, 1971 - May 2, 1971
Abstract: The Mendelson Family Papers contain a notice, pamphlets, and ephemera acquired from the historic last passenger run of the
Santa Fe "Super Chief" from Los Angeles, California to Chicago, Illinois, April 30-May 2, 1971.
Physical Location: Statewide Museum Collections Center: I2.210.M7
Language of Material:
English
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Collection is open for research by appointment
This files containts items relating to the last run of the passenger train, Santa Fe "Super Chief", from Los Angeles, California
to Chicago, Illinois on April 30, 1971.
In 1971, the Mendelson family (Donald, Judith, Margo, Daryl, Braddon) rode the Santa Fe "Super Chief" from Los Angeles to
Chicago. This was a three day trip from April 30-May 2, 1971. While they were on the trip, Amtrak took over the line on
May 1, 1971. This was the historic, last Santa Fe passenger service run.
Immediate Source of Acquisition
Gift of Braddon Mendelson, 2020
Copyright has not been assigned to the California State Railroad Museum. All requests for permission to publish or quote from
manuscripts must be submitted in writing to the CSRM Library & Archives.
[Identification of item], Mendelson Family Papers, MS 877, California State Railroad Museum Library & Archives, Sacramento,
California.
MS 861 California State Railroad Museum Corporate Miscellany Collection
Subjects and Indexing Terms
Amtrak
Railroad--Travel--Ticket
Santa Fe Transportation Company
Atchison, Topeka & Santa Fe Railway Company