Guide to the Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers Collection
Scope and Content
The records consist of correspondence, financial records, reports, minutes, and publications documenting the work of the union in improving the working conditions and aiding and disciplining members. Other topics include the effects of World War I, the Depression, and World War II on the railroad and railroad communities, alternative union movements, union efforts in other railroads, state and federal legislation, insurance, national conventions, and pensions
Dates
- 1906-1971
- Majority of material found within 1926-1945
Language of Materials
English
Access Restrictions
The collection is open for research.
Copy Restrictions
Limited duplication of print materials allowed for research purposes. User is responsible for all copyright compliance.
Extent
13.5 Cubic Feet and 2 Volumes
Abstract
The records document the work of the union in improving the working conditions and aiding and disciplining members, alternative union movements, union efforts in other railroads, and state and federal legislation.
Processing Information
The records were processed in early 2007.
- Title
- Guide to the Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers Collection, 1906-1971
- Status
- Edited Full Draft
- Date
- © 2014
- Language of description
- English
- Script of description
- Code for undetermined script
- Language of description note
- Finding aid is in English
Repository Details
Part of the Wyoming State Archives, Wyoming Cultural Resources Division, Wyoming Department of State Parks & Cultural Resources Repository
Barrett Building
2301 Central Avenue
Cheyenne Wyoming 82002 United States
(307) 777-7826
wyarchive@wyo.gov