The Harvey Company and Its HistoryThe Fred Harvey Company is named after Fred Harvey, a British immigrant from southwest America. Harvey arrived in America, in 1875 Harvey conceived an idea that would change the landscape of the Southwest faster than ongoing railroad construction would ever allow. His idea was to open catering points for travelers along the railway lines and particularly in the depots where travelers would get off. The idea was adopted by the Atchison, Topeka and Santa Fe railroads, which were then having difficulty financing the construction of the railroad (Southern Methodist University). The food outlets would inevitably attract other new businesses, which would, in turn, increase the tax revenue needed to finance construction. Although the Harvey initiative posed a risk, it immediately paid off as travelers settled in to enjoy the convenience of Harvey food. The Harvey company then focused on improving the quality of its food to make the food outlets a preferred destination. The expectations of Harvey and AT&SF were not disappointed as travelers immediately fell in love with the new developments. Travelers accustomed to packed lunches could then benefit from free food at the railway stop. Due to the increased demand, Harvey had to open several more restaurants along the railway line. The winnings weren't just for Harvey Company. The AT&SF's rail business also improved as it was almost the only line to benefit from such a Harvey initiative. Travelers considered AT&SF a more convenient route due to the presence of the Harvey chain. So the AT&SF railroad found it productive to invest in more chains along its lines. After Harvey's death, the company was taken over...... middle of paper ...... the disappearing race was in use long before the circumstances it faced. the Indians. In fact, to some extent, some historians believe that the invading white forces had already decided that although the Indians did not disappear on their own, they would receive help.BibliographyBeck, David RM "The Myth of the Vanishing Race. (2001).Dippie, Brian. The Vanishing American: White Attitudes and U.S. Indian Policy. University of Kansas Press, 1991.Hoxie, Fredrick. A Final Promise: The Campaign to Civilize the Indians, 1880-1920. Lincoln: University of Nebraska Press, 2001. Southern Methodist University. Fred Harvey Co. DeGolyer Library Papers. 2013. Thornton, Russell. Holocaust and Native American Survival: Population History Since 1492. Norman: University of Oklahoma, 1987.