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William Niven - Railway Service

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Date Range
1899-1920
Accession No.
20091076002
Physical Description
3 letters 4 cards 2 booklets
Scope and Content
Letter from the Master Mechanic of the Alberta Railway and Coal Company, Lethbridge, Alberta, describing William Niven's employment with the company from 1891 to 1896. Two memoranda from the Master Mechanic of the Canadian Pacific Railway company describing meritorious activity. April 17, 1918. Re…
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Date Range
1899-1920
Fonds No.
20091076
Physical Description
3 letters 4 cards 2 booklets
History Biographical
William Niven (1876-1967) joined the Alberta Railway and Coal Company as a fireman. He later served the Canadian Pacific Railway as a locomotive engineer. These materials relate to his railway employment with those two companies.
Scope and Content
Letter from the Master Mechanic of the Alberta Railway and Coal Company, Lethbridge, Alberta, describing William Niven's employment with the company from 1891 to 1896. Two memoranda from the Master Mechanic of the Canadian Pacific Railway company describing meritorious activity. April 17, 1918. Receipt of contribution to the Canadian Patriotic Fund, May 26, 1916. Receipt for union dues, May 17, 1913. Final Withdrawal Card of William Niven from the Brotherhood of Locomotive Firemen and Enginemen. June 12, 1907. Certificate of Air Brake Examination. January 15, 1916. Union Booklet for the International Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers. Canadian Pacific Railway. Rates of pay and rules ... Locomotive Engineers Firemen and Hostlers. 1921
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20091076002
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