Teamsters declared by proclamation at the 1916 Convention that the horse would always be the heart of the union and always remain a part of any badge, button, logo or flag
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Tobin saw that technology was radically changing the freight-moving industry. Recognizing the trend and to motorization as more than a passing fad, he set out to organize the fast growing motorized truck delivery industry. He began by organizing motor truck drivers and prevailed on horse and wagon companies to train their drivers in automotive skills. In 1912, Teamsters were part of the first transcontinental delivery of goods by motor truck. The wave of the future was obvious to even the most die-hard traditionalists, and Teamsters had secured themselves a place as leaders of the transition.
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For several years, trucks and horses worked some of the same jobs: Teamsters at the reins and at the wheel. Desperate to compete with the new motor carriers, horse-drawn freight firms tried to save money by eliminating feedings for Teamsters horses. Teamsters responded by striking, winning important safeguards for their animals’ well-being. As further proof of their devotion to their loyal partners, even amid the many changes, Teamsters declared by proclamation at the 1916 Convention that the horse would always be the heart of the union and always remain a part of any badge, button, logo or flag.
Team Drivers' Draymens' Union
Adrayman was historically the driver of a dray, a low, flat-bed wagon without sides, pulled generally by horses or mules that were used for transport of all kinds of goods.
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Cabinet card photo, Benjamin Kidder
Packing House Teamsters Union local 10
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His pin reads "Packing House, Teamsters Union, Local No. 10, Chicago". On the back, written in pencil, it says, "Mr. Ben Kidder, Chicago Ill. He was born in Tecumseh MI. He married Catherine "Katie" H. Hyland in Tecumseh, MI on February 2,1908 and the couple lived in W. Chicago IL. At the time they were married, his occupation was listed as a Teamster “Express Man”. His parents were D.D. Kidder and Phoebe Roseman. In 1900 he lived in Montcalm Crystal, MI with his father and stepmother. In 1910, Benjamin and Catherine lived in Spokane WA with their one-year-old daughter Helen. He died in February 1917, in the Eastern State Hospital.
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Sweet & Carman Livery Stable Fire 80 Dead Horses Poughkeepsie NY - 1910
Yellow Cab Driver 1910
Vintage Large 5 inch Teamster Paper Clip
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EXTREMELY RARE LIVERY DRIVERS 1840 TIN TYPE
Antique 1 One Horse Vehicle Tag Springfield Ohio 1913 Chauffeur Badge License
1908 Milk Drivers Union Postcard Supporting Prohibition
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Very Early Horsehead Pin from roziescollectibles
Master Horseshoers National Protective Association Convention Badge 1917 Butte
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The Master Horseshoers National Protective Associationy were the "masters" who owned large horse shoeing businesses at the turn of the last century. They worked together to fix the cost of wages paid to the "journeymen" farriers. Ultimately, the International Union of Journeyman Horseshoers of the US and Canada won the day and still exists today.
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Rare United Teamsters of America
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RARE 1900'S ICE WAGON DRVERS & HELPERS UNION RIBBON BADGE, SAN FRANCISCO, CAL “Found unused in original package”
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Extremely rare program from-Team Drivers International Union 1st Annual Ball December 23, 1902
Jackie Presser Campaign Megaphone
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From the premiere movie "Irishman"
Embossed/Engraved with Work Horses Pulling Wagon Silhouette and Text "TEAMSTERS LOCAL 213"
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KNIGHTS OF LABOR
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Extreemely rare cabinet card photograph of a patriotic parade of foot traffic down the main street of the small village of Ellenville, New York, during the late 1880's.
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The town is celebrating the summer event, the Knights of Labor Picnic, held in August. These annual picnics were to become the unofficial prelude to our national holiday, Labor Day, celebrated in September.
LIVERY
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Ice Wagon Drivers & Helpers Union
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James R. Hoffa 8th Grade Graduation
Gen. President James P. Hoffa's 1958 Yearbook
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BLET Early 1900's
Original Charter IBT August 22, 1903
STABLEMEN
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IBT Jitney Drivers
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Vintage IBT Enamel Pin
1412 Broadway Mattoon Ill.
Knights of Labor
Very Rare Pins
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Slide Photo Terence Vincent Powderly President Knights of Labor
Donald, Oregon 1908 “The Last Freight Teams In...” Teamsters
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Memorial of Missouri Legislature 1850 Land For Teamsters for Mexico War Service
TEAMSTER CIVIL WAR LETTER
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TEAMSTER CIVIL WAR LETTER
12th Vermont Infantry Soldier Letter
.This Civil War soldier letter was written by Silas Goddard Emery (1816-1884), the son of Joel Emery (1787-1860) and Lucy Goddard (1797-1878) of Tunbridge, Vermont. Silas enlisted in August 1862 in Co. D, 12th Vermont Infantry for nine month’s service. He was mustered in at Brattleboro on 4 October 1862. When he entered the regiment, he was described as a “44” year-old farmer from Brookfield standing 5′ 5″ tall, with brown eyes and black hair. Due to his age, Silas was made a teamster for much of his time, serving in both Co. D & F. Silas was married to Catherine M. Littlefield (1830-1911) in 1849 and had several children when he entered the service. Joining the 12th Regiment at the same time was Silas’s younger brother, Leonard Emery (1829-1884). At the time of his enlistment, Leonard was described as a 32-year-old farmer, standing 5′ 9″ tall, with a dark complexion, black eyes, and black hair.
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Silas wrote this letter to his brother, Edson and Philo Emery, who were serving in Co. E, 2nd Vermont Infantry. Edson & Philo were detailed on fatigue duty at Belle Plain Landing at the time following the Battle of Fredericksburg. When this letter was written, four Emery brothers were in the Union army at the same time while their mother, a 66-year-old, semi-literate widow, remained at home and attended to the family farm with the assistance of hired hands.
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TRANSCRIPTION Fairfax Courthouse, January 13, 1863
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Dear Brother,
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It has been some time since I wrote you. My health is good and hope yours is. I have been detailed as teamster for the Brigade—a permanent thing. I like it first rate. I have a good man with me to help me.
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Catherine’s health has been very poor but she is getting better. Mary is with Mother—this until going to school. Catherine and I have wrote to you [and] Philo three or four times and have not received a letter from you. That is the reason why we have not wrote to you before. I think of you and Edson every day. You have had a hard time in a buy what I have seen.
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I ain’t with the regiment. I board with the teamsters at the court house. I have a good board. I like it better than carrying a gun. The war never will be closed by fighting in this world. Our time is out the 22 of May. We have not had any pay since we enlisted. I wish you could come and see us this winter.
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I drive four mules—a splendid team. Leonard is tough. He was over to see me this morning. Our regiment is a mile from here. They have got some nice quarters. Catharine would like to have you and Philo write to her if you are so disposed.
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I don’t like to be a soldier. I didn’t think it should come to this but we can’t tell what awaits us. I think you have been [ ] Boys that your health and lives have been spared when so many have gone. We have lost 9 out of our regiment since we left home.
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I have not much else to write. I hate to write a letter [but] I thought it my duty to write you and so I went into it. I hear from home twice a week most of the time. Don’t wait for me to write, boys, for I have to write home often [and] that is about all I can do. I had a line from home the other day. It was first rate good.
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I am fatting up enough. I lost 18 pounds after I came out here but I am gaining. My health is first rate good. The Boys are awful homesick, some of them. It is pretty dull times in Vermont this winter. It is hard times everywhere.
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I wish you might come home this spring for I think you have been in the service long enough. I should like to hear from you. Write me when it is convenient.
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ours in love, — Silas Emery - To Edson & Philo Emery I hope you will excuse bad writing. I think we shall stay here all winter but may move in a week. Good luck to you boys, till I see you.
