1947 Northern Pacific Rail 6 Piece Lot Pullman Ticket Yellowstone Western Union For Sale

Up for sale is an exceptional, intact 6-piece archive of luxury American West travel history dating to August 1947.

This cohesive group of documents preserves the exact daily timeline of a premier mid-century vacation taken by a Mr. Ira Butler of Fort Worth, Texas. Pieces like this are highly sought after by rail history enthusiasts, National Park collectors, and telegraph historians because they tell an unbroken story.

🚂 The 1947 Journey: Timeline & Story

In early August 1947, Mr. Ira Butler left the Texas heat behind to embark on a grand tour of the American Northwest via the country's most legendary rail lines:

• August 1–3, 1947 (The Journey Begins): Mr. Butler departs Fort Worth traveling in premier style, booking luxury sleeping car accommodations managed by The Pullman Company routing up through Cody, Wyoming, and Billings, Montana.

• August 2, 1947 (Securing the Lodging): While transit is underway, a Burlington Passenger Representative coordinates directly with National Park lodges, sending a typed formal request to secure room reservations for "Ira Butler and Party" inside Yellowstone Park.

• August 2, 1947 (The Cody Gate Arrival): A fast-acting Western Union telegram from Cody, Wyoming, officially confirms a Room and Bath for August 14th under "Butler Co-9" at the historic Cody Inn—the upscale gateway hotel built to welcome wealthy rail travelers to Yellowstone.

• August 6, 1947 (The Glacier Extension): The vacation continues deeper into the mountains. A secondary Western Union telegram is wired directly from Glacier Park, Montana, straight to Mr. Butler's Fort Worth office (the historic W.T. Waggoner Building), confirming his luxury "Compartment Cee" train car section hold for his journey back

What Is Included in This 5-Piece Lot:

• Northern Pacific Railway Ticket Envelope & Map Booklet: Features the iconic red "North Coast Limited" branding and the original "Scenic Route Across America" fold-out map.

• Pullman Company Passenger Check: Authentic paper sleeping car receipt routing through Fort Worth to Cody/Billings (August 1–3, 1947).

• Typewritten Railroad Reservation Letter: Official railroad agent stationery arranging lodge accommodations inside Yellowstone Park.

• Western Union Telegram Receipt (Cody, WY): Direct confirmation for the room hold at the famous Cody Inn.

• Western Union Telegram (Glacier Park, MT): Typed dispatch confirming luxury "Compartment Cee" sleeper car accommodations.

Just found in envelope the Western Union routing tag. Cool additional piece.

🔍 Condition Details:

• Overall: Excellent mid-century vintage condition.

• Text & Graphics: Crisp, bold railroad logos, clean handwriting, and dark, highly legible telegram stamps.

• Wear: Normal light handling wear, fold lines, and minimal edge creasing consistent with safe storage for nearly 80 years

Please see pictures closely for condition. PLEASE NOTE that I make NOTHING on shipping. Rates are calculated by your address from USPS.