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Guide to the Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers Collection

 Collection
Identifier: H2006-61

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.

Related Material

Some other collections on the same topic include, H96-9 Brotherhood of Locomotive Firemen and Enginemen, Cheyenne Chapter; Historic Collection Film H-144 Brotherhood of Locomotive Firemen and Enginemen.

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

Contact:
Barrett Building
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Cheyenne Wyoming 82002 United States
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