Red Cap at Railroad Museum of Pennsylvania

Posted by on Nov 24, 2013 in | Comments Off on Red Cap at Railroad Museum of Pennsylvania Station porters, mostly African American men who assisted travelers by carrying their luggage at large railroad stations, were easily identifiable by their bright red caps, which ultimately earned them the moniker “Red Caps.” In fact, station porters, whose only compensation was tips, founded a union in 1937 which they named the International Brotherhood of Red Caps. The vibrant,...
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