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

Description:

Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers membership card issued to J.W. Reading on July 20, 1888, for the group's Grand River Valley Division No. 286, signed by Chief Engineer O.P. Coleman, and First Assistant Engineer J.A. Sawford. The verso is filled out, listing Reading as having fifteen years of experience as a locomotive engineer and being in active service for the Grand River Valley Railroad.

Date Issued:

1888-01-01T00:00:00Z

Data Provider:

Detroit Historical Society

Subject Topic:

Railroads, Labor Unions, Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers, and Grand River Valley Railroad

Subject Name:

Reading, James W.

Format:

Card, Membership

Rights:

No Copyright - United States

URL:

http://detroithistorical.pastperfectonline.com/archive/710E640F-ED68-43EE-9DE3-585330323073