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August 1st, 1999
Here are a few examples of lapel pins which were worn by New Haven Railroad employees from the collection of Marc Frattasio.
 | This pin was worn by members of the New England Railroad Veterans, a fraternal organization for men who had retired from the Boston & Maine, Central Vermont, Bangor & Aroostook, Canadian Pacific, Grand Trunk, Maine Central, Rutland, or New Haven railroads. This organization was founded in 1911. Note the NHRR script monogram in the pin's center. |
| This 'Safety-Efficiency' pin was awarded during the 1920s to New Haven Railroad employees who spotted hotboxes on moving trains, discovered broken rail, or performed similar actions which prevented accidents. The presentation of these pins was often chronicled in 'Along the Line' magazine. |  |
 | This pin was presented to New Haven Railroad operating department employees who went ten years without an accident during the 1940s. The pin is made of 14K gold with blue enamel inlay. The presentation of these pins was chronicled monthly in the New Haven's 'Blue Flag' publication. |
| This pin was awarded to employees during the 1940s and 1950s after 40 years of working for the New Haven Railroad. The diesel locomotive shaped pin is solid 14K gold and has a blue saphire chip mounted in its headlight. |  |
 | This lapel pin was awarded to employees during the 1940s and 1950s after 50 years of working for the New Haven Railroad. The pin is made of solid 14K gold and features a small diamond. |
| The Top Hat Club pin was awarded to food service car crewmembers who were praised by customers for giving extra special service during the early to mid 1950s. |  |
July 1999: The 1939 New York World's Fair -- 60th Anniversary
February 1999: Special Trains of the 1950s and 1960s
January 1999: Ticket Envelopes
December 1998: Holiday Advertising Material
November 1998: New York City Travel Advertising Material
October 1998: Boston Travel Advertising Material
September 1998: The Hurricane of 1938 -- 60th Anniversary
July 1998: The New Haven Goes Back to Cape Cod
June 1998: The 1964/1965 New York World's Fair
May 1998: Official Gifts of the McGinnis Era
March 1998: Pre-War Advertising Brochures
February 1998: New Haven Railroad Freight Service Advertising from the 1950s and 1960s
December 1997: Hotel Montclair Advertisement ca. 1939