Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK Correspondence from Congressman James R. Jones in reply to Mr. George W. Starch, III 1985-06-06 1985-06-06 unknown http://rightsstatements.org/vocab/NKC/1.0/ eng 99th (1985-1987) James R. Jones Collection CAC_CC_109_4_2_4_0000, Box 2, Folder 4, University of Oklahoma, Carl Albert Center Archives, Norman, OK, Standard Shelving https://arc.libraryhost.com/repositories/3/resources/70 CAC_CC_109_4_2_4_0003 https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/James%20R.%20Jones%20Collection/James%20R.%20Jones%20Correspondence%20Series,%201968-1986%20/CAC_CC_109_4_2_4_0000-1011-1299,%201985,%20%5B2%20of%203%5D/thumbnails/CAC_CC_109_4_2_4_0003_thumbnail.jpg https://arc.libraryhost.com/repositories/3/archival_objects/874587 https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/James%20R.%20Jones%20Collection/James%20R.%20Jones%20Correspondence%20Series,%201968-1986%20/CAC_CC_109_4_2_4_0000-1011-1299,%201985,%20%5B2%20of%203%5D/CAC_CC_109_4_2_4_0003.pdf correspondence Transportation and Public Works Transportation; Democratic Party (U.S.) 1 Page The letter is a response from Congressman James R. Jones to Mr. George W. Starch regarding the denial of a trip request by the Denver & Rio Grande Western Railroad. Jones contacted Amtrak on Starch's behalf, but they were unable to accommodate the trip due to the denial by D&RGW. Jones expresses sympathy for the cancellation of the trip and offers further assistance if needed. Text Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK Collection of Correspondence between Mr. George W. Starch, III and Amtrak 1987-01-01 1987-01-01 unknown http://rightsstatements.org/vocab/NKC/1.0/ eng 99th (1985-1987) James R. Jones Collection CAC_CC_109_4_2_4_0000, Box 2, Folder 4, University of Oklahoma, Carl Albert Center Archives, Norman, OK, Standard Shelving https://arc.libraryhost.com/repositories/3/resources/70 CAC_CC_109_4_2_4_0005 https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/James%20R.%20Jones%20Collection/James%20R.%20Jones%20Correspondence%20Series,%201968-1986%20/CAC_CC_109_4_2_4_0000-1011-1299,%201985,%20%5B2%20of%203%5D/thumbnails/CAC_CC_109_4_2_4_0005_thumbnail.jpg https://arc.libraryhost.com/repositories/3/archival_objects/874589 https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/James%20R.%20Jones%20Collection/James%20R.%20Jones%20Correspondence%20Series,%201968-1986%20/CAC_CC_109_4_2_4_0000-1011-1299,%201985,%20%5B2%20of%203%5D/CAC_CC_109_4_2_4_0005.pdf correspondence Transportation and Public Works Transportation 4 Pages The letter is from George W. Starch, III to Mr. John Payne of AMTRAK, regarding the lease of a train for the Sports Car Club of America, Inc. The initial request was denied by Denver & Rio Grande Western Railroad, offering an alternative schedule which was not acceptable. Starch expresses frustration with the response and plans to modify the trip for 1987. He requests early approval and an estimate of costs for the revised trip. Text Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK Correspondence from Mr. George W. Starch, III to Congressman James R. Jones 1987-01-01 1987-01-01 unknown http://rightsstatements.org/vocab/NKC/1.0/ eng 99th (1985-1987) James R. Jones Collection CAC_CC_109_4_2_4_0000, Box 2, Folder 4, University of Oklahoma, Carl Albert Center Archives, Norman, OK, Standard Shelving https://arc.libraryhost.com/repositories/3/resources/70 CAC_CC_109_4_2_4_0004 https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/James%20R.%20Jones%20Collection/James%20R.%20Jones%20Correspondence%20Series,%201968-1986%20/CAC_CC_109_4_2_4_0000-1011-1299,%201985,%20%5B2%20of%203%5D/thumbnails/CAC_CC_109_4_2_4_0004_thumbnail.jpg https://arc.libraryhost.com/repositories/3/archival_objects/874588 https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/James%20R.%20Jones%20Collection/James%20R.%20Jones%20Correspondence%20Series,%201968-1986%20/CAC_CC_109_4_2_4_0000-1011-1299,%201985,%20%5B2%20of%203%5D/CAC_CC_109_4_2_4_0004.pdf correspondence Transportation and Public Works Transportation 1 Page The author, a member of the Sports Car Club of America, proposed holding their annual convention on an AMTRAK train in 1986. However, the Denver & Rio Grande Western Railroad refused to cooperate, leading the author to seek assistance from Honorable James R. Jones to persuade the railroad to reconsider and allow the convention to take place in 1987. Text