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Press release providing a background on Amtrak, 1971.

Printed paper press release written to provide background information on the new National Railroad Passenger Corporation. Issued in late 1971, it goes over the Rail Passenger Service Act of 1970, objectives of the corporation and other subjects. "The underlying thrust of the Corporation's efforts is aimed at a gradual revitalization of public confidence in rail passenger service..." Ed Von Nordeck Collection.

Press release announcing final Amtrak route selections, 1971.

Printed paper press release prepared by public relations firm Harshe-Rotman & Druck, Inc. for the National Railroad Passenger Corporation. Issued on March 22, 1971, it explains the final route selections made by Amtrak. "184 passenger trains will serve 85 per cent of the nation's urban population reaching 114 cities with 100,000 population or more."

Amtrak NEWS, August 1978.

Amtrak NEWS. Vol. 5, No. 8 (August 1978): 12. Print. Includes black and white photographs. From the Amtrak Corporate Collection.

Amtrak NEWS was a monthly newsletter published for Amtrak employees. Feature articles in this issue focus on the opening of the new Rochester, N.Y., station; an overview of Amtrak's new Track Laying System; and ways to improve rail-highway safety.

Amtrak President Alan S. Boyd, 1970s.

Black and white portrait photograph of Amtrak President Alan S. Boyd; dates to the late 1970s.

Amtrak President Paul Reistrup, 1970s.

Black and white portrait photograph of Amtrak President Paul Reistrup; dates to the mid-1970s.

Amtrak President Roger Lewis, 1970s.

Black and white portrait photograph of Amtrak President Roger Lewis; dates to the early 1970s.

Amtrak NEWS, November 15, 1977.

Amtrak NEWS. Vol. 4, No. 21 (November 15, 1977): 8. Print. Includes black and white photographs. From the Amtrak Corporate Collection.

Amtrak NEWS was a bi-monthly newsletter published for Amtrak employees. Feature articles in this issue focus on potential route restructuring; dedication of the new Richmond, Calif., intermodal station; and opening of the Rensselaer, N.Y., maintenance facility.

Amtrak NEWS, September 15, 1977.

Amtrak NEWS. Vol. 4, No. 17 (September 15, 1977): 8. Print. Includes black and white photographs. From the Amtrak Corporate Collection.

Amtrak NEWS was a bi-monthly newsletter published for Amtrak employees. Feature articles in this issue focus on service cuts due to budget limitations; training employees on how to best serve customers with disabilities; and a recap of five years of Montrealer service.

Amtrak NEWS, September 1, 1977.

Amtrak NEWS. Vol. 4, No. 16 (September 1, 1977): 8. Print. Includes black and white photographs. From the Amtrak Corporate Collection.

Amtrak NEWS was a bi-monthly newsletter published for Amtrak employees. Feature articles in this issue focus on fall promotional fares; reducing barriers for passengers with disabilities; and a rail study tour to the U.S.S.R. and other European nations.

Coast Starlight route guide, 1975.

Multicolor printed paper route guide issued in December 1975 for customers aboard the Coast Starlight (Los Angeles-Seattle). Guide offers brief descriptions of cities and towns along the route, map and photographs. "Climbing snow-covered mountains and skirting valleys, your Amtrak train dips down to the seaside for a closer look...See the country the best way...the rail way." Amtrak Corporate Collection/Courtesy of Helen Wilson.