Circulars, 1932-1933
Scope and Contents
The records of the Re-Echo Lodge 195 cover the most extensive time period and contain the most complete record of activity of the three lodges. The Re-Echo records begin in 1884 and continue through 1950. The 1884 date is significant because it is only seven years after the general strike of 1877 that destroyed the American labor movement. This collection contains minute books, financial records, correspondence files, grand lodge publications, and... reports from the general chairman's association, usually affiliated with grievance issues. The lodge also served as the parent lodge for members who worked in Kemmerer, Wyoming.
The earliest records are holographic ledgers that include meeting minute books and financial records. The minute books begin in 1884 and end in 1942. They record the meetings of the lodge, which were held on a weekly basis. The financial ledgers begin in 1886 and continue into the 1930's. These records document payment of dues and the purchase of insurance policies. The financial records also show the interaction between the local, regional, and national organizations.
The lodge files make up the bulk of the collection. These files contain a variety of documents—correspondence, reports, receipts, etc. These files have been kept in their original filing order, which was chronological. The local correspondence consisted primarily of issues addressed are primarily non-payment of dues or need of extension on dues payments. Otherwise, the correspondence tends to be between the lodge secretary and the regional representative. Much of this correspondence involves grievances brought by the union against the railroad company. In addition, the files contain material pertaining to legislative action taken by the union. The union established the Idaho Legislative Council in the 1930's that became the political arm of the union.
Finally, the collection contains a variety of reports from the different union committees. Included are the Chairman's Association, joint union meetings, and Idaho or Central Division Grievance Committee. Most of these documents concern grievances brought by the union against management and report upon how they were resolved.
Dates
- Creation: 1932-1933
Language of Materials
Material in English
Conditions Governing Access
No restrictions on use, except: not available through interlibrary loan.
Extent
From the Collection: 23 boxes (15 linear feet)
Repository Details
Part of the Utah State University, Merrill-Cazier Library, Special Collections & Archives Repository
Merrill-Cazier Library
Utah State University
3000 Old Main Hill
Logan Utah 84322-3000 United States
435 797-8248
435 797-2880 (Fax)
scweb@usu.edu