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  1. 2010.13.10 - Card, Business

    Card, identification, 3 1/2" w x 2" h, paper, white, Front- printed in red- logo of The Milwaukee Road, printed in black- "J. J. Werden, Chief Clerk...CEntral 6-7600-Ext. 104" Longtime Bartlett resident John J Werden (1917-1997) was a thirty-nine year Milwaukee Road employee retiring on November 28, 1980. He worked in the Claims Prevention, Refrigeration and Merchandise Service Department as chief clerk.

    Record Type: Object

    Card, Business
  2. 2010.13.6 - Pass

    Pass, 3 3/4" x 2 1/2", paper, golden yellow, Front- printed in black- numbers 1- 52 around border, "Chicago, Milwaukee, St. Paul and Pacific Railroad Company..." printed in red- "1951", "465" and December 31, 1951", Back- printed in black-Conditions of use. The Chicago. Milwaukee, St. Paul and Pacific Railroad Company in 1951 issued this 52 ride pass for its employee, John J. Werden (1917-1997). A 39-year employee, this Bartlett resident retir...

    Record Type: Object

    Pass
  3. 2010.13.7 - Card, Identification

    Card, identification, 3 1/2"w x 2"h, paper, white, Front- printed in black, "John J. Werden, Chief Clerk, Freight Claim Preservation..., Back- nothing Bartlett resident John J. Werden (1917-1997) worked for the Milwaukee Road for 39 years. He retired in 1980 having worked in the Freight Claim Prevention Department.

    Record Type: Object

    Card, Identification
  4. 2010.13.9 - Pass

    Pass, 4"w x 21/4"h, paper, drab green, Front- printed in black, "Chicago Union Station Company Building Pass No. 654...." Back- nothing Bartlett resident John J. Werden (1917-1997) was a 39-year Milwaukee Road employee whose headquarters was located in Chicago's Union Station. This pass, dated February 17, 1942, gave him access his office after normal business hours.

    Record Type: Object

    Pass
  5. 2016.65.16 - Cap

    Cap, adjustable size, 10 3/4" long (including brim) x 7" w x 5" h, orange mesh crown, brown cotton brim, on front panel- sewn-on patch, red rectangle on angle, in white stitching- "The Milwaukee Road," orange button on crown, adjustable back strap, tag inside- "Adjustable, one size fits all...Made in USA." Worn by Bartlett resident John Werden, a 39-year Milwaukee Road employee who retired in 1980.

    Record Type: Object

    Cap
  6. 2016.65.17 - Print, Photographic

    Print, photographic, 3 1/2" x 3 1/2", color, Front- man standing inside wearing shirt, vest, tie, slacks, eyeglasses, standing by table with floral arrangement, cake and three plates of food, Back- nothing. John Werden (1917-1997) and family moved to Bartlett in 1971. He worked for the Milwaukee Road for 39 years. He is pictured here on his retirement from the railroad on November 28, 1980.

    Record Type: Photo

    Print, Photographic
  7. 2016.65.18 - Print, Photographic

    Print, photographic, 3 1/2" x 3 1/2", color, Front- older man standing inside wearing shirt, vest, tie, slacks, eyeglasses, standing next to young man wearing 3-pc. suit, light fixtures above heads, Back- nothing. John Werden (1917-1997) and family moved to Bartlett in 1971. He worked for the Milwaukee Road for 39 years. He is pictured here, left, on his retirement from the railroad on November 28, 1980 with his son Michael, right.

    Record Type: Photo

    Print, Photographic
  8. 2016.65.19 - Print, Photographic

    Print, photographic, 3 1/2" x 3 1/2", color, Front- one woman, five men standing/sitting inside by desk, florescent lights overhead, Back- nothing John Werden (1917-1997) is sitting at a desk and surrounded by other employees of the Milwaukee Road. Werden retired in 1980 as chief clerk of the Freight Claim Prevention Department after 38 years of service with the railroad. The woman on the left could possibly be fellow Bartlett resident Dorothy...

    Record Type: Photo

    Print, Photographic
  9. 2016.65.20 - Card, Business

    Card, business, 3 1/2" w x 2" l, cardstock, cream, Front- printed in red angled diamond- "The Milwaukee Road", printed in black- "John J. Werden Chief Clerk Freight Claim Prevention, Chicago, Milwaukee, St. Paul and Pacific Railroad Company..." Back- nothing Bartlett resident John J. Werden (1917-1997) was a 39 year-Milwaukee Road employee. He retired in 1980 from the railroad as its chief clerk in the Freight Claim Prevention department.

    Record Type: Object

    Card, Business
  10. 2016.65.21 - Card, Business

    Card, business, 3 1/2" w x 2" l, cardstock, cream, Front- printed in red angled diamond- "The Milwaukee Road", printed in black- "John J. Werden Chief Clerk Freight Claim Prevention, Chicago, Milwaukee, St. Paul and Pacific Railroad Company..." In ink and underlined- "Ret." Back- address label for J. J. Werden, in ink- "telephone 312-837-8295" and medical information. Bartlett resident John J. Werden (1917-1997) was a 39 year-Milwaukee Road em...

    Record Type: Object

    Card, Business
  11. 2016.65.23 - Print, Photographic

    Print, photographic, 5"w x 7" l, black & white, Front- 10 people, (4 women and 6 men), sitting at desks with paperwork/office supplies, inside office room, in background- file cabinets, doors, cabinet, written on lower left (on negative)- "Asst. to vic pres, claim prevention CM&ST Paul RR" John Werden (1917-1997), third row from front, second from right, is sitting at his desk and surrounded by other employees of the Milwaukee Road. Werden re...

    Record Type: Photo

    Print, Photographic
  12. 2016.65.24 - Card, Membership

    Card, membership, 4"w x 2 1/2"h, cardstock, white, Front- upper left corner- "The Milwaukee Road" logo, in blue- "Veteran Employes' Association of the Milwaukee Road...", typed in black- J. J. Werden 431 So Main Street Bartlett, Illinois 60103" and "1976", stamped signatures of president and secy-treas., Back- in blue- "Our motto..." and statement about dues. Bartlett resident John J. Werden (1917-1997) was a 39 year-Milwaukee Road employee. H...

    Record Type: Object

    Card, Membership
  13. 2016.65.25 - Letter

    Letter, 8 1/2" w x 11" l, laminated, dated November 20, 1980, addressed to John J. Werden from L. V. Anderson, vice president, Non-Operating Properties Department for the Milwaukee Road. Anderson is congratulating Werden on his retirement after 39 years of employment and his dedication to the railroad.

    Record Type: Archive

    1980 letter to John J. Werden on his retirement

Thank You!

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