Railroad Employee Collection

Railway employees against the background of train cars, 1910-1919. Creator: Unknown
Railway employees against the background of train cars, 1910-1919. From a collection of 136 photographs of Irkutsk from the late nineteenth and early twentieth centuries

An Engineer at his post, c1904. Creator: Unknown
An Engineer at his post, c1904

Workmen laying track, between c1900 and 1927. Creator: Unknown
Workmen laying track, between c1900 and 1927

C. & N. W. R. R. Mrs. Elibia Siematter, employed as a sweeper at the roundhouse, Clinton, Iowa, 1943
C. & N.W. R.R. Mrs. Elibia Siematter, employed as a sweeper at the roundhouse, Clinton, Iowa

Mrs. Viola Sievers, one of the wipers at the roundhouse giving a giant "H"... Clinton, Iowa, 1943
Mrs. Viola Sievers, one of the wipers at the roundhouse giving a giant " H" class locomotive a bath of live steam, Clinton, Iowa. Mrs

Women workers employed as wipers in the roundhouse having lunch... C&NWRR. Clinton, Iowa, 1943. Creator: Jack Delano
Women workers employed as wipers in the roundhouse having lunch in their rest room, C. & N.W. R.R. Clinton, Iowa. Photograph shows Marcella Hart at left, Mrs. Elibia Siematter at right

C. & N.W. R.R. women wipers at the roundhouse cleaning one of the giant... Clinton, Iowa, 1943. Creator: Jack Delano
C. & N.W. R.R. women wipers at the roundhouse cleaning one of the giant " H class locomotives, Clinton, Iowa. Photograph shows Marcella Hart at left, Mrs. Elibia Siematter at right

C. & N.W. R.R. women wipers employed at the roundhouse cleaning one of the... Clinton, Iowa, 1943. Creator: Jack Delano
C. & N.W. R.R. women wipers employed at the roundhouse cleaning one of the giant " H" class locomotives, Clinton, Iowa. Photograph probably shows Mrs. Marcella Hart and Mrs. Viola Sievers

C. & N.W. R.R. Mrs. Marcella Hart, mother of three children, employed as a... Clinton, Iowa, 1943. Creator: Jack Delano
C. & N.W. R.R. Mrs. Marcella Hart, mother of three children, employed as a wiper at the roundhouse, Clinton, Iowa

C. & N.W. R.R. Mrs. Irene Bracker, mother of two children, employed at the... Clinton, Iowa, 1943. Creator: Jack Delano
C. & N.W. R.R. Mrs. Irene Bracker, mother of two children, employed at the roundhouse as a wiper, Clinton, Iowa

C. & N.W. R.R. Cloe Weaver, mother of four children, employed... the roundhouse, Clinton, Iowa, 1943
C. & N.W. R.R. Cloe Weaver, mother of four children, employed as a helper at the roundhouse, Clinton, Iowa. She is learning to operate the turntable. Her husband works for a structural steel company

C. & N. W. R. R. Mrs. Dorothy Lucke, employed as a wiper at the roundhouse, Clinton, Iowa, 1943. Creator: Jack Delano
C. & N.W. R.R. Mrs. Dorothy Lucke, employed as a wiper at the roundhouse, Clinton, Iowa

Section crew at work on the track, C. M. St. P. & P. R. R. Bensenville, Ill. 1943. Creator: Jack Delano
Section crew at work on the track, C. M. St. P. & P. R.R. Bensenville, Ill

Cleaning an engine near the roundhouse, C. M. St. P. & P. R. R. Bensenville, Ill. 1943. Creator: Jack Delano
Cleaning an engine near the roundhouse, C. M. St. P. & P. R.R. Bensenville, Ill

Daniel Anastazia, blacksmiths helper, Rock Island R. R. Blue Island, Ill. 1943. Creator: Jack Delano
Daniel Anastazia, blacksmiths helper, Rock Island R.R. Blue Island, Ill

John Kelseh [i.e. Kelsch], blacksmith, at his forge... Rock Island R.R. Blue Island, Ill. 1943. Creator: Jack Delano
John Kelseh [i.e. Kelsch], blacksmith, at his forge in the blacksmith shop at the roundhouse, Rock Island R.R. Blue Island, Ill

Thomas Madrigal greasing a locomotive in the roundhouse, Rock Island R. R. Blue Island, Ill. 1943. Creator: Jack Delano
Thomas Madrigal greasing a locomotive in the roundhouse, Rock Island R.R. Blue Island, Ill

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"Unsung Heroes: Railroad Employees of 1943" In the bustling town of Clinton, Iowa, during the year 1943, a group of dedicated individuals worked tirelessly to keep the trains running smoothly. Among them were Mrs. Elibia Siematter and Mrs. Viola Sievers, who played integral roles at the roundhouse of C. & N. W. R. R. Mrs. Siematter was employed as a sweeper at the roundhouse, ensuring that every nook and cranny was free from dirt and debris. Her hard work contributed to maintaining a clean and efficient workspace for her colleagues. Meanwhile, Mrs. Sievers took pride in being one of the wipers at the roundhouse. With her giant "H" gesture captured by photographer Jack Delano's lens, she showcased her dedication to keeping locomotives in pristine condition. During their lunch breaks, women workers employed as wipers gathered together for a well-deserved meal amidst their busy schedules. These moments fostered camaraderie among these strong-willed individuals who shared common goals in supporting each other while contributing to C&NWRR's success. The photographs also shed light on other remarkable women like Mrs. Marcella Hart, Mrs Irene Bracker, Cloe Weaver, and Mrs Dorothy Lucke – all mothers juggling familial responsibilities alongside their crucial roles within this male-dominated industry. Not limited to just female employees; Daniel Anastazia served as a blacksmith's helper at Rock Island R. R. 's Blue Island location while capturing attention with his skilled craftsmanship. Additionally featured were section crew members diligently working on tracks under challenging conditions near Bensenville for C. M. St. P. &P. R. R. , showcasing their unwavering commitment towards maintaining safe railway infrastructure. Lastly captured was an employee cleaning an engine near another Bensenville-based roundhouse belonging to C. M. St. P. &P. R. R. , emphasizing how meticulous maintenance ensured the smooth operation of these powerful machines.