Illinois Central Railroad Company personnel records
Abstract
Very incomplete personnel records of the Illinois Central Railroad Company that were abandoned in the Champaign (IL) Depot, salvaged by the staff of the Urbana Free Library, and subsequently donated to the Newberry Library. Includes employee service record cards for switchmen, telegraphers, firemen, brakemen, and engine foremen. Also includes fingerprint records, and employee applications (1910-1930) that were donated by a former IC employee.
Records have been arranged in alphabetical order, but no further processing has been done. (7/30/21)
Dates
- Creation: approximately 1910-1970
Creator
- Illinois Central Railroad Company (Organization)
Conditions Governing Access
This material is unprocessed and is available by appointment only. Please contact reference@newberry.org at least 5 business days in advance to request an appointment.
Extent
30.3 Linear Feet
Language of Materials
English
Location
4a 35 11-13
Subject
- Illinois Central Railroad Company (Organization)
- Title
- Illinois Central Railroad Company personnel records, approximately 1910-1970
- Status
- Unprocessed
- Language of description
- English
- Script of description
- Latin
Repository Details
Part of the The Newberry Library - Modern Manuscripts and Archives Repository
60 West Walton Street
Chicago Illinois 60610 United States
312-255-3512
reference@newberry.org