United Transportation Union Collection
Title
United Transportation Union Collection
Subject
Railroads
Labor unions
Railroads--Employees
Brotherhood of Locomotive Firemen and Enginemen
Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers (U.S.)
United Transportation Union
Description
The Brotherhood of Locomotive Firemen and Enginemen began in mid-nineteenth century as the Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers. The organization's primary focus role was to serve as a mutual insurance association. The organizations initially functioned as secret lodges with elaborate initiation ceremonies. In 1907, the organization changed its name to the Brotherhood of Locomotive Firemen and Enginemen to reflect the growing number of its members promoted to enginemen. In 1969, the union joined with the Order of Railway Conductors and Brakemen, the Brotherhood of Railroad Trainmen, and the Switchmen's Union of North America to form the United Transportation Union.
Photographs in this collection include images of railroad accidents and Brotherhood of Locomotive Firemen and Enginemen state and national meetings.
Photographs in this collection include images of railroad accidents and Brotherhood of Locomotive Firemen and Enginemen state and national meetings.
Collection Items
Railroad Fire
Members of the Brotherhood of Locomotive Firemen and Enginemen union respond to a railroad disaster.
Damaged Railroad Cars
A member of the Brotherhood of Locomotive Firemen and Enginemen union inspects a railroad disaster.
Railroad and School Bus Collision
The wreckage of a collision between a school bus and a freight train stand on a set of railroad tracks.
Ladies Society
Members of the Ladies Society make a presentation at the state meeting of the Brotherhood of Locomotive Firemen and Enginemen union in Springfield.
Richard J. Daley Speaks at State Union Meeting
Mayor Richard J. Daley addresses the crowd gathered at the state meeting of the Brotherhood of Locomotive Firemen and Enginemen in Chicago.
National Legislative Board
Members of the Brotherhood of Locomotive Firemen and Enginemen Union's National Legislative Board meet in Washington D.C.
Otto Kerner and Larry D. Sullivan
Illinois Governor Otto Kerner (2nd from right) presents the Brotherhood of Locomotive Firemen and Enginemen Safety Award to Larry D. Sullivan (2nd from left), a conductor from Danville.
State Union Meeting Dancing
Guests enjoy music and drinks at the state meeting of the Brotherhood of Locomotive Firemen and Enginemen union in Moline.
Collection Tree
- Illinois Photographic Collection
- United Transportation Union Collection