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**1910 Grand Lodge Credential β Brotherhood of Locomotive Firemen & Enginemen**
**Petroleum Lodge No. 383 | 12th Biennial Convention | St. Paul, Minnesota**June 6, 1910
This rare piece of early 20th-century American labor history is an original **Grand Lodge Credential** issued to a delegate from **Petroleum Lodge No. 383** for the **12th Biennial Convention** of the **Brotherhood of Locomotive Firemen and Enginemen** (B of LF&E), held on **June 6, 1910**, in **St. Paul, Minnesota**.
π€οΈ **Background**:
The B of LF&E, founded in 1873 and expanded in 1907 to include engineers, was a vital fraternal and labor organization for railroad workers. These credentials authorized local lodge delegates to attend national conventions where they elected leaders, debated labor policies, and maintained fraternal networks.
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- Authentic credential from a major 1910 national labor convention
- Rare ephemera from a key railroad union before its merger into the United Transportation Union
- Rich with historical and collectible value for union, railroad, or labor historians
π Condition:
- Original item, not a reproduction
- Normal age-related wear, foxing, some peaking and a crease on right top corner
- Please see photos β¦ this comes from my dadβs collection of railroad memorabilia, ephemera and books. I hope it goes to someone that will appreciate it
π **Perfect For**:
- Railroad memorabilia collectors
- Labor union historians
- Ephemera collectors
- Museum displays or exhibits
π¦ **Shipping**:
- Will ship securely in a protective sleeve with backing
- USPS First Class or Priority Mail available
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Donβt miss this rare opportunity to own a unique piece of American labor and railroad history!
