Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers membership card issued to J.W. Reading

Description:

Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers membership card issued to J.W. Reading on June 10, 1882, for the group's Marshall Division No. 2, signed by Chief Engineer John H. Bailey, and First Assistant Engineer Frank E. Dilla. The verso is filled out, listing Reading as having ten years of experience as a road engineer and being in active service for the Gulf, Colorado and Santa Fe Railway.

Date Issued:

1882-01-01T00:00:00Z

Data Provider:

Detroit Historical Society

Subject Topic:

Railroads, Labor Unions, and Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers

Subject Name:

Reading, James W.

Format:

Card, Membership

Rights:

No Copyright - United States

URL:

http://detroithistorical.pastperfectonline.com/archive/C1475A29-63E2-4E32-921C-265127496500