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- Type:
- Ticket Jacket
- Date Created:
- June 1988
- Date Archived:
- April 5, 2013
- Geography:
- National
- Decade:
- 1980s
Ticket jacket with locomotive, 1988.
Multi-color paper ticket jacket issued in June 1988; from the Ann Owens Collection. The front cover depicts a stylized F40PH locomotive in the Phase III livery introduced in 1979. Ticket jackets traditionally feature information about refunds, payment methods and sales promotions. This jacket also includes a panel promoting Amtrak-branded gifts, such as bags and luggage tags.
- Type:
- Menu
- Date Created:
- October 1977
- Date Archived:
- March 27, 2013
- Geography:
- National
- Decade:
- 1970s
Luncheon menu, 1977.
Multi-color printed paper menu issued in October 1977 for use on long-distance trains. From the Ann Owens Collection. The front of this double-sided menu features a collage of famous landmarks in cities and regions served by Amtrak, including the United States Capitol, Golden Gate Bridge, Statue of Liberty and a southwestern desert landscape. The locomotive at the bottom edge wears the Phase II paint scheme introduced in 1975. Lunch options include appetizers, salads, soups, sandwiches and desserts.
- Type:
- Advertisement
- Date Created:
- 1972
- Date Archived:
- March 27, 2013
- Geography:
- National
- Decade:
- 1970s
"We Take Your Credit Cards" advertisement, 1972.
Black and white printed paper advertisement to highlight Amtrak's acceptance of major credit cards such as American Express, Master Charge and the Rail Travel Card. Advertisement appeared in the February 18, 1972 issue of LIFE. "We're pleased that Amtrak can now offer you the two surest ingredients for a pleasant trip. Trains and credit."
- Type:
- Brochure
- Date Created:
- May 1974
- Date Archived:
- March 13, 2013
- Geography:
- National
- Decade:
- 1970s
Amtrak era brochure, 1974.
Multi-color printed paper brochure with line drawings issued in May 1974 to publicize improvements to the passenger rail system since Amtrak's founding in 1971. From the Ann Owens Collection. The text describes the founding of the company, its structure and efforts to overhaul the passenger car fleet. From the mark on the back cover, this brochure was probably produced for distribution at the Amtrak display at Expo '74 held in Spokane, Wash. "Amtrak is moving ahead as planned--providing America with another area of efficient transportation..."
- Type:
- NRPC Form
- Date Created:
- August 1976
- Date Archived:
- March 13, 2013
- Geography:
- National
- Decade:
- 1970s
Amfleet passenger survey, 1976.
Two-color printed paper passenger survey issued for use in August 1976 to evaluate the new Amfleet cars. From the Ann Owens Collection. This passenger survey asks typical questions to evaluate the single-level Amfleet equipment that first entered service in 1975: "What do you like best about this Amfleet train? Did you decide to ride the train on this trip because of the new Amfleet equipment? How do you like Amfleet compared to other trains?"
- Type:
- Menu
- Date Archived:
- March 13, 2013
- Geography:
- National
- Decade:
- 1970s
Beverage list, 1970s.
Multi-color printed paper beverage list dating to the early 1970s; from the Ann Owens Collection. The cover depicts two hands toasting with drinks while a sleek train glides by on the bottom edge. According to the list, passengers could partake of cocktails ($1.35), highballs ($1.35), cordials, soda ($0.30) and beer ($0.60-$0.75). "Our special AMTRAK Almonds will be offered with each drink served."
- Type:
- Brochure
- Date Created:
- September 1974
- Date Archived:
- March 13, 2013
- Geography:
- National
- Decade:
- 1970s
Sales meetings and incentive travel brochure, 1974.
Printed paper brochure with black and white photographs issued in September 1974 to promote travel aboard Amtrak for group meetings and employee incentive programs. From the Ann Owens Collection. Reasons to choose Amtrak include access to top-rate resorts and cities, convenient midtown-to-midtown service and on-board amenities such as fine dining opportunities, the relaxed social atmosphere of the lounge car and a variety of private accommodations.
- Type:
- Flyer
- Date Archived:
- March 5, 2013
- Geography:
- National
- Decade:
- 1970s
"Family Travel is a Gas on Amtrak" flyer.
Multi-color printed paper flyer promoting the Amtrak Family Plan, in which one guardian paid the full fare and the rest of the family received discounts. From the Ann Owens Collection, c. late 1970s. The flyer plays on the gas shortages and inflationary pressures of the decade: "Gas...prices going, going UP!...Next time out leave your car home and take our car...and save on the cost of rail transportation..."
- Type:
- Press Release
- Date Created:
- April 19, 1971
- Date Archived:
- March 1, 2013
- Geography:
- National
- Decade:
- 1970s
Press release introducing the "Amtrak" name, 1971.
Printed paper press release prepared by public relations firm Harshe-Rotman & Druck, Inc. for the National Railroad Passenger Corporation. Issued on April 19, 1971, this press release explains how the name "Amtrak" was developed by marketing firm Lippincott & Margulies, Inc. "AMTRAK is a contraction and a blending of the concepts 'American' and 'track'...a short, powerful name, easy to pronounce and remember, with high visual impact..."
- Type:
- Brochure
- Date Archived:
- February 21, 2013
- Geography:
- National
- Decade:
- 1980s
Amtrak's Regional U.S.A. Rail Pass brochure.
Multi-color printed paper brochure created to promote the Regional U.S.A. Rail Pass. From the Ann Owens Collection; dates to the early 1980s. Dividing the country into four areas, Amtrak created regional passes ranging in price from $115-$200. They allowed for 14 days of coach travel with unlimited stopovers, but travelers still had to obtain paper tickets to board. Brochure also includes a list of Amtrak appointed travel agents around the world.
