BRAC Guides on Microfilm

Collection Number: 5488 A & B mf

Kheel Center for Labor-Management Documentation and Archives, Cornell University Library

DESCRIPTIVE SUMMARY

Title:
BRAC Guides on Microfilm,
Collection Number:
5488 A & B mf
Creator:
Kheel Center for Labor-Management Documentation and Archives
Quantity:
1 microfilm reel
Forms of Material:
Finding aides, microfilm.
Repository:
Kheel Center for Labor-Management Documentation and Archives, Cornell University Library
Abstract:
Finding aid for collections 5488 A and 5488 B
Language:
Collection material in English

ORGANIZATIONAL HISTORY

The Brotherhood of Railway and Steamship Clerks, Freight Handlers, Express, and Station Employees was organized in 1899, and it was the largest single railroad organization for employees who devoted a majority of their time to clerical work of any description including chief clerks, foremen, train announcers, gatemen, checkers; parcel, baggage, and storeroom employees; dock and pier workers; train and engine crew callers; timekeepers; paymasters; freight inspectors; rate and tariff compilers; weigh masters; ticket clerks and sellers; operators of all office and station equipment devices; telephone and switchboard operators; and all employees occupying or performing duties similar to those mentioned. After three months of experience in clerical work employees of both genders, with good moral character, became eligible for membership. The union secured increases in wages and better working conditions for its members.
COLLECTION DESCRIPTION

Duplicate negative copies are available upon request.
SUBJECTS

Names:
Brotherhood of Railway, Airline, and Steamship Clerks, Freight Handlers, Express, and Station Employes
Kheel Center for Labor-Management Documentation and Archives

Form and Genre Terms:
Finding aides
Microfilm

INFORMATION FOR USERS

Access Restrictions:
Access to the collections in the Kheel Center is restricted. Please contact a reference archivist for access to these materials.
Restrictions on Use:
This collection must be used in keeping with the Kheel Center Information Sheet and Procedures for Document Use.
Cite As:
BRAC Guides on Microfilm #5488 A & B mf. Kheel Center for Labor-Management Documentation and Archives, Cornell University Library.
RELATED MATERIALS

Related Collections:
5082: U.S. National Mediation Board Transcript of Hearings Regarding the BRAC
5086: U.S. National Mediation Board Transcripts Regarding New York Central Railroad Company and BRAC
5488: BRAC Records
5488 A: BRAC Chicago Files
5488 B: BRAC Records
5488 C: BRAC Additional Records
5488 D: BRAC Additional Records
5488 MB: BRAC Memorabilia
5735: BRAC Additional Records
6187: BRAC, Philadelphia Division, Union Local President Robert Curran Papers
CONTAINER LIST

Container
Description
Reel 1