Scope and Contents:
This collection contains a record book kept from 1896-1898 and 1902-1903 by the Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers Auxiliary, formerly known as the Grand International Auxiliary to the Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers, Division 14. The record book includes meeting minutes, financial records, lists of members and membership dues, and two notes of correspondence.
Biographical/Historical Context:
The Grand International Auxiliary to the Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers (GIA to BLE) was an international organization founded in 1887 by wives of locomotive engineers. GIA to BLE served as a social and support organization for workers and their families. GIA to BLE, Division 14 met at Carpenters Hall in Springfield, Illinois. By November 1897, the organization changed their name to the Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers Auxiliary. The organization held social events, supported grieving families, offered financial assistance to families in need, and aided striking engineers.
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