“The Steepest Grade of All”

The International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers, Local 1179 records span from 1954 to 1960 and are comprised of bylaws, a guide for handling grievances, correspondence, and minutes of general meetings.

The correspondence file contains the affiliation of the Local chapter of IBEW 1179 with the local and state chapters of the AFL-CIO and CLC in 1967, in accordance with the request of the International Vice-President of IBEW, the salary adjustments in the bylaws, and insurance claims for deceased members.

The Minutes of the General Meetings are complete from February 11, 1954 to March 18, 1960. They are a record of general business. There is also an oversize collection containing items dealing with the Norfolk and Western Railway Company.