http://cityroom.blogs.nytimes.com/2009/04/03/seeking-the-last-of-the-pullman-porters/?hp
"The Pullman porters were the inspiration of George Pullman, which is why the Pullman porters were often referred to as George, regardless of their real names.He had decided that he was looking for the perfect servant to signify the luxury train experience. “Who better to hire than ex-slaves?” Mr. Tye said. “They were brilliantly attentive. They were incredibly inexpensive to hire.” Not only were they servants, they provided entertainment, as they were organized into choruses, orchestras or bands."
http://www.aphiliprandolphmuseum.com/index.html
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