International Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers Local #160 (Capitol Division) records
Scope and Contents
This collection contains financial documents, meeting minutes, correspondence, election ballets/documents, original charters, divison presses, books, booklets/brochures, and information on imsurance plans for memebers. The materials date from 1873-1989. Noted record keepers are Treasurers and Secretaries Kenneth Briers and Thomas Cox. These records are the result of 100 years of division activities such as meetings, paying dues, and elections.
Dates
- Creation: Majority of material found within 1873-1989
Conditions Governing Access
This collection is open for research.
Conditions Governing Use
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Biographical / Historical
The Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers and Trainmen, initially named the Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers, was founded in 1863 to protect the rights of locomotive engineers after three decades of abominable working conditions. It is the oldest transportation labor organization in North America having celebrated its 150th anniversary in May 2013. In 2004, the BLET merged with International Brotherhood of Teamsters and officially changed their name to the Brotherhood of the Locomotive Engineers and Trainmen.
Division 160 of the Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers was located in Washington D.C. From 1873 to 1989 they kept thorough documents on meetings through writing detailed meetings in minute journals and registered members.
Extent
14.75 Linear Feet
Language of Materials
English
Abstract
These records contain the history of The Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers Local #160, North America's oldest rail labor union, before they merged with the Teamsters in 2004. Founded in 1863 and initially named the Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers. It is the oldest transportation labor organization in North America having celebrated its 150th anniversary in May 2013. The records include financial documents, meeting minutes, and memorabilia dating from 1873 to 1989.
Arrangement
This collection has been organized into 5 Series: Financial Documents, Organization Documents, Organization Election Documents, Legal Documents, and Memorabilia.
Physical Location
Materials are stored off-site, and will require additional retrieval time. Please contact the Special Collections Research Center for more information.
Immediate Source of Acquisition
Gift of Kenneth Briers, 2018 [2018.017].
- Title
- Guide to the International Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers Local #160 (Capitol Division) records, 1873-1989
- Status
- Completed
- Author
- Special Collections Research Center, The George Washington University
- Date
- 2018
- Description rules
- Describing Archives: A Content Standard
- Language of description
- English
- Script of description
- Latin
- Language of description note
- Finding aid written in English
Repository Details
Part of the Special Collections Research Center, The George Washington University Repository
George Washington University Gelman Library
2130 H Street NW
Washington DC 20052 United States of America
speccoll@gwu.edu
