1. WEST VIRGINIA UNIVERSITY EVENTS. Morgantown, WV, 1947‐1950. This recording contains three events: 1. Eisenhower Convocation ‐ proceedings of the conferral of an honorary to President Eisenhower on September 22, 1947 ‐
‐ Eisenhower discusses World War II global politics, mountaineers and education in his acceptance address; 2. Dr. Irwin Stewart's inaugural address as president of West Virginia University, 26 April 1947, ‐topics include global politics, the nature, roles and missions of universities, professional and vocational education, extension service, general education and research; 3. University Day, 7 February 1950 ‐‐ a dedication ceremony for Armstrong Hall, broadcast from the WVU Fieldhouse. Harold Stasson, Irwin Stewart, and Okey L. Patterson give speeches. One reel (7") 3 3/4 ips, quality fair to good. (R1) Index terms: Eisenhower, President Dwight D. EISENHOWER CONVOCATION. West Virginia University ‐ History. WEST VIRGINIA UNIVERSITY EVENTS. Mountaineers. World War II. Education. Patterson, Governor Okey L. Stasson, Harold. Stewart, Dr. Irwin. WEST VIRGINIA UNIVERSITY DAY. 2. DR. JAMES MORTON CALLAHAN. Morgantown, Monongalia County, WV, 6, 14 April 1954. An interview with Dr. Callahan, a retired history professor at West Virginia University, conducted by Charles W. Shetler, concerning the early history of WVU and Morgantown. Four reels (7") 7 1/2 ips, quality poor, transcription available. (R2‐5) Index terms: Callahan, Dr. James Morton. West Virginia University ‐ History. Monongalia County ‐ Morgantown. Immigrants ‐ Irish. Indiana ‐ Salem. Kentucky ‐ Louisville. Allegheny River. Indiana ‐ Bedford. Indiana ‐ Farm life. Shetler, Charles W. Educators (performers). American Historical Association. Taft family. Library of Congress. Adams, Dr. ( Johns Hopkins University). University of Pacific. West Virginia University ‐ Classroom bells. West. Dean Rufus. Bell, Alexander Graham. Religion. Indiana ‐ Mitchell. Catskill Mountains. Hamilton College. Johns Hopkins University. Ickes, Harold. Universities and colleges. 1 Lake Chautauqua. Stillson, Dr. Hamilton. Indiana ‐ Education. Stonemasons. Stone quarries. Martin, Elizabeth. Washington, George. Martin family. Jefferson County ‐ Martinsburg. Tanyhill, Sophia O. Callahan, Martin I. Immigrants ‐ German. Immigrants ‐ Scots. White, Dr. E.B. Spanish‐American War. Chadwick, Admiral. Automobiles. Maxwell, Dr. ‐ Morgantown Physician. Brook Dr. ‐ Morgantown Physician. Cassleberry, Dr. M.L. Shaffer, Sam. Cabell County ‐ Huntington ‐ Frederick Hotel. Wood County ‐ Parkersburg ‐ Chancellor Hotel. Teacher's Institutes. Nicholas County ‐ Summersville ‐ Walkers Eating. Burns, James Madison. Transportation. Offutt family. Lakin, Jim. Arnett, Dr. Lonna Dennis. Turner, President E. M. Huff, Clara. Friendcart, Dr. Wiggin, Pauline. West Virginia University ‐ Library. Hodges, President Thomas E. Barness, Professor. Trotter, President Frank Butler. West Virginia University ‐ Preparatory Schools. West Virginia University ‐ Extracurricular activities. West Virginia University ‐ Football. Myres, Billy. Sports. West Virginia University ‐ Debating societies. Patterson, Dr. Russell. West Virginia University ‐ English Club. West Virginia University ‐ Student organizations. Sororities. West Virginia Board of Regents. Brown, Professor Samuel B. Armstrong, Dr. Robert A. 2 Lucas, Daniel Bettinger. Willey, William P. Lyons, Dr. Joseph W. Women ‐ Roles in society. West Virginia University ‐ Reynolds Hall. West Virginia University ‐ Student life circa 1905. University of Washington. University of Southern California. Higby, Dr. Chester P. Chitwood, Dr. Oliver Perry. Ambler, Dr. Charles. West Virginia University ‐ Studies in History. University of Louisiana. Poe, Clarence. Fleming, Walter Lynwood. West Virginia University ‐ Catalog organization. West Virginia University ‐ Department of History. Martin, Alexander. De Pauw University. West Virginia University ‐ Martin Hall. Purinton, Dr. Daniel Bettinger. Shaw, Albert. United States Government ‐ State Department. Princeton College. Wilson, President Woodrow. Johns Hopkins Series on History and Political Science. Smithsonian Institute. Adams, Dr. (Johns Hopkins University). Hamilton College. Johns Hopkins University. Neutrality of the American Lakes. Johns Hopkins University. Johns Hopkins University. Women's organizations. Ambler, Dr. Charles. West Virginia University ‐ History Department. Chitwood, Dr. Oliver Perry. West Virginia University ‐ Martin Hall. Hodges, President Thomas E. Taft, President William H. Thompson. American Geographic Society. Speech Teachers Meeting. Spofford, (?). 3. DR. NORMAN R. PRICE. Marlinton Pocahontas County, WV, 12 March 1956. An interview with Dr. Price, a retired physician, conducted by Dr. O. D. Lambert and Charles Shetler concerning his family history, sports career and medical practice in Pocahontas County. One reel (7") quality poor (muffled and uneven), transcription available. (R6) Index terms: Price, Dr. Norman R. Lambert, Dr. O. D. 3 Pocahontas County ‐ Marlinton. Virginia ‐ Richmond ‐ Warrick Estate. Randolph, Ellen Louis. Price, William Thomas. Virginia ‐ Harrisonburg. Universities and colleges. Medicine and health care. Physicians (performers). Shetler, Charles W. Cheasapeake and Ohio Railroad. Rural medicine ‐ Psychology. Pocahontas County ‐ Andys Creek. Para‐typhoid fever. Fort Benjamin Harrison. Pneumonia. Typhoid Fever. Diptheria. Epidemics. Tuberculosis. Childbearing practices. Land and real estate speculation. Hunter, Anna Lee. Education. Price, Calvin W. Virginia ‐ Williamsburg ‐ Griffin House. Virginia ‐ Williamsburg ‐ Dinwiddie House. Eastern State Hospital‐ Williamsburg, Virginia. Weston State Hospital. Women's Medical College in Baltimore, Maryland. Price, Dr. Susan Alexander. Lawyers. Price, Andrew Gatewood Pinkerton. Bankers and banking. Pocahontas County ‐ Bank of Marlinton. Price, Dr. James Ward. University Of Maryland. Randolph, Henry Ceth Ward. Gamblers and gambling. Randolph, John Henry. American Revolution. Indian Wars. Pocahontas County ‐ Marlinton ‐ Lewis Survey. Pogue, Major Thomas. Warrick, Nancy. Warrick, Jacob. Price, Margaret. History Of Pocahontas County (book). Washington College. Soccer. Sports. Horse racing. 4 Faster, Jack. World War I. Ebdon, Ernest. Greenbrier County ‐ White Sulphur Springs. Tuke, Latimer. Tuke, Reginald. Tuke family. Lawson, Arthur. Ebdon, James. Immigrants ‐ English. Clergymen. Educators. Hemlock ‐ Use of in tanneries. Derby Tannery. Marlinton Tannery. Tanneries. Loggers and logging. Pocahontas County ‐ Green Valley. Medicine and health care. Grews, (?) (marathon runner). Price, William Thomas. Clergymen. Pocahontas County ‐ Marlin's Bottom. Warrick, Jacob. Randolph, Anna Louise. Pocahontas Times (newspaper). Jacoby, Dr. (New York Physician). Childbearing practices. Physicians. 4. CALVIN W. PRICE. Marlinton, Pocahontas County, WV, 12 March 1956. An interview with Price, a newspaper owner and editor, conducted by Dr. O. D. Lambert and Charles Shetler concerning his family history, the history of Pocahontas County, its logging industry and wildlife. One reel (7") 3 3/4 ips, transcription available. (R6) Index terms: Price, Calvin W. Price, Dr. William T. Pocahontas County ‐ Marlinton. Price, Samuel. Pocahontas Times (Newspaper). Campbell, J. E. Newspapers. Clergymen. Virginia ‐ Rockingham County. New York ‐ Seneca Lakes. Pocahontas County ‐ Warrior's Road. Leatherstocking Tales. Cooper, James Fenimore. Roosevelt, Theodore. Weavers and weaving. Price, William. Pocahontas County ‐ Knapp's Creek. 5 Price, Anna Randolph. Warsow, W.S. Concord Normal School. McLaughlin, John. University of Virginia. Bird, Dr. A. M. University of Rhode Island. Cook, Charles C. Price, J. Woods. Education. Poultry. Fishing. Monongalia National Forest. Eagles, Golden. Hunting. Pocahontas County ‐ Wildlife. Saint Lawrence Boom and Lumber Company. Lumber companies. Greenbrier County ‐ Ronceverte. Papermaking. Virginia ‐ Covington. West Virginia Pulp and Paper Company. Hillsboro and Summersville Turnpike. Crozet, (?) (road and bridge builder). Staunton and Parkersburg Turnpike. Marlin's Bottom and Beverly Turnpike. Lewisburg and Marlin's Bottom Turnpike. Turnpikes. Warms Springs Pike. Transportation. Livestock. Agriculture. Liggett, Dr. Pocahontas County ‐ Hevner Land. Pocahontas County ‐ Mathias Land. Pocahontas County ‐ McClintic Land. Pocahontas County ‐ Feudal system. Loggers and logging. Railroads. Camden, Senator. McGraw, John T. Price, James H. McLaughlin, Andrew. Logging industry. Livestock. "Treaty of the Long House" ‐ Albany, New York ‐ 1722. 5. JOHN C. SHAW. Buckhannon, Upshur County, WV, 3 April 1956, An interview conducted by Dr. O. D. Lambert and Verl Z. Z. Garster, Jr., concerning family history, country schools, colleges, his career, and social conditions in Upshur County in the late nineteenth century and early twentieth century. One reel (7") 3 3/4 ips, transcription available. (R7) Index terms: 6 Upshur County ‐ Buckhannon. Shaw, John C. Education. Universities and colleges. Merchants. Educators (performers). Sawyer, Lewis. Barbour County ‐ Coalton. Shaw, Elizabeth Sawyer. Garster, Verl Z. Jr. Barbour County ‐ Coalton. Shaw, Elizabeth Sawyer. Garster, Verl Z. Jr. Lambert, Dr. O. D. Transportation. Taylor County ‐ Thornton. Iron and ironmaking. Iron ore. Religion. Huffman, Jacob. Upshur County Schools ‐ Huffman School. Nestor, Jim. Cornwell, (?) (J.P., Upshur County). Water mills. Upshur County ‐ Big Coal Run. Upshur County ‐ Coal District. Buckhannon Bank. Morris Plan Bank. Glenville Bank and Trust Company. Bankers and banking. Glenville State College. Gilmer County ‐ Glenville. Neel, J. M. West Liberty State College. Clark University. Barbour County ‐ Valley Furnace. Phillips, D. E. Texas ‐ Douglasville. Purinton, Dr. A. L. Educators. Largent, Mr. (President of Bd. of Ed., Pawpaw). Morgan County ‐ Pawpaw. Fleming, United States. Peabody College. Martin, A.K. Hardman, George. Education ‐ Teacher's. Fairmont State Normal School. Cornwell, J.S. Parker Brothers Woolen Mill. Upshur County ‐ Blandville. 7 Parker, Jack. Weavers and weaving. McDaniel, Mrs. Nathan. Folk medicine. Physicians. "History of the Coal District" (Pamphlet). Livestock. Farmers and farming. Homelife. Ray's Higher Arithmetic (Book). Ray's Third Arithmetic (Book). Ray's Mental Arithmetic (Book). Literary societies. Debating societies. McGuffey's Spelling Book. Barbour County ‐ Phillippi. Schools ‐ Subscription. Schools. Upshur County Schools ‐ Mount Morris School. Shaw, Frances. Upshur County ‐ Hartman Estate. Shaw, Thompson. Wolfe, Oliver. Shaw, Joseph. Upshur County ‐ Mount Morris Church. Churches. Taylor County ‐ Pruntytown. Sawyer, John. Immigrants ‐ German. Sawyer, ELizabeth Baker. Universities and colleges. Barbour County ‐ Phillippi. Peabody College. Fleming, United States. Schools ‐ Subscription. Education. West Liberty State College. Barbour County ‐ Phillippi. Bankers and banking. Taylor County ‐ Valley Furnace. Barbour County ‐ Valley Furnace. Upshur County ‐ Coal District. 6. GEORGE BENJAMIN THOMPSON. Canaan Valley, Tucker County, WV, 13 April 1956. An interview with Thompson, a lumberman, legislator and farmer, conducted by Dr. O. D. Lambert, Robert F. Munn and Verl Z. Garster, Jr., concerning the history of Tucker County, the Canaan Valley and West Virginia politics. One reel (7") 3 3/4 ips, transcription available. (R8) Index terms: Tucker County ‐ Canaan Valley. Thomson, George Benjamin. Thompson, Samuel S. 8 Politics and politicians. Garster, Verl Z. Jr. Munn, Robert F. Lambert, Dr. O. D. Legislators. Loggers and logging. Farmers (performers). Pennsylvania ‐ Ridgeway. Osterhout, W. H. Blackwater Lumber Company. Loggers and logging. Blackwater Boom and Lumber Company. Thompson, A. Railroads. Boston and Maine Railroad. Vermont ‐ Lyndon Institute, Lyndon Center. Thompson, Ruth Elsie. Thompson, Benjamin. David Richard James. Thomson, Mary. Pennsylvania ‐ Perry County ‐ Blaine. Pryor, Elsie Jane. Thompson, Elizabeth Weatherby. New Hampshire ‐ Success. Howard, Lucy. Wheeler, Herman. Wheeler, Lyman. Wheeler, Alvin. Wheeler, Samuel Wheeler. Wheeler, Silas B. Wheeler, Thomas. Wheeler, Sarah. New Hampshire ‐ Mainsboro. New Hampshire ‐ Berlin. New Hampshire ‐ Sheldon. Maine ‐ Albany. Thompson, Benjamin. Massachusetts ‐ Gray. Tucker County ‐ Herr Land. Family life. Senatorial Railroad. Windham, Senator. Blaine, Senator William S. Davis Land Company. Davis family. West Virginia Central and Pittsburgh Railway. Roads ‐ Corduroy. Smith, Cort. Smith, Jack. Kanawha County ‐ Winifrede. Loggers and logging ‐ Reclamation. 9 Tucker County ‐ Marshall Land. Loggers and logging ‐ Equipment and supplies. Grant County ‐ Bayard. Loggers and logging ‐ Job description. Logging camps. Wisconsin ‐ Eau Claire. Tucker County ‐ Doily Land. Herman, Jason. Freeland, Isaac. Gasner, Solomon. Nines, John. Churches. Heiskel, Neil. Livery stables. Inscape family. Wilson, A. I. Beaver Creek Store. Merchants. Tucker, Captain Harry. Davis, Colonel Tom. Tucker County ‐ Davis ‐ Blackwater Hotel. Baltimore and Ohio Railroad. Transportation. Tucker County ‐ Thomas. Tucker County ‐ Davis. West Virginia Pulp and Paper Company. Beaver Creek Lumber Company. United States Leather Company. Tanneries. Railroads. Tucker County ‐ Canaan Valley. Logging camps. Buffalo Lumber Company. West Virginia Pulp and Paper Company. Thompson, A. Babcock, (?). Railroads. Randolph County ‐ Elkins. Logging camps. Thompson, George Benjamin. 7. Dr. Andrew Jackson Dadisman. Morgantown, Monongalia County, WV, 29 May 1956. An interview with Dadisman conducted by Dr. O. D. Lambert, Charles W. Shetler and Verl Z. Garster, Jr. Dadisman, a retired WVU economics professor, reminiscences about his early life, education and career. One reel (7") 3 3/4 ips, transcription available. (R9) Index terms: Monongalia County ‐ Morgantown. Dadisman, Dr. Andrew Jackson. Educators (performers). Garster, Verl Z. Jr. Shetler, Charles W. Lambert, Dr. O. D. 10 Smith, Iona. Davis, Reverend. Religion. Churches ‐ Monongalia County ‐ Harmony Grove. Teachers and teaching ‐ Study and examinations. University of Wisconsin. Cornell University. West Virginia University. Taylor County ‐ Grafton ‐ First Ward School. Marion County ‐ Pilgrim School. Universities and colleges. Bennet, Principal ‐ Fairmont State Normal School. Fairmont State Normal School. Marion County. Taylor County ‐ Pruntytown. Teachers and teaching. Food preservation. United States Postal Service. Transportation. Taylor County ‐ Grafton. Carpenters. Farmers and farming. Immigrants ‐ Scots. Homelife. Education. Churches ‐ Baptist. West Virginia University. Carpenters. Education. 8. C. E. SMITH. Fairmont, Marion County, WV, 24 July, 1956, An interview with Smith, editor of the "Fairmont Times", conducted by Dr. O. D. Lambert, Charles W. Shetler and Verl Z. Garster, Jr., concerning Marion County history, the coal industry, politics, and the newspaper business in general. One reel (7") 3 3/4 ips, transcription available. (R10) Index terms: Shetler, Charles W. Lambert, Dr. O. D. Marion County ‐ Fairmont. Smith, C. E. Wheeling Register (newspaper). Ohio County ‐ ‐Wheeling. Newspapermen (performers). Marion County ‐ History. Newspapers. Politics and politicians. Coal industry. Garster, Verl Z. Jr. West Virginia Constitutional Convention of 1862. West Virginia Legislature. Smith, Fountain. Marion County ‐ Barnesville. Marion County ‐ Methodist Protestant Churches. 11 Churches. Barnes, Thomas. American Revolution. Pendell, Edward. Fairmont Index (newspaper). Spanish‐American War. West Virginia National Guard. Smith, Clarence. National Bituminous Coal Commission. International Joint Commission ‐ American Section. Ogden, Mr. (Owner of Wheeling Register). Fleming, United States. Marion County ‐ Fairmont ‐ Watts Hotel. Hotels and inns. Elkins, Ben Davis. Mineral County ‐ Piedmont. Baltimore and Ohio Railroad. Railroads. Coal miners. Coal industry. Davis, Henry G. West Virginia ‐ Industrialization. Parkersburg Sentinel (newspaper). Monongah Explosion ‐ 1907. Coal mines and mining ‐ Disasters. Oldie (?), William A. Democratic National Political Convention ‐ 1940. Harriman, Averel. Stevenson, Adlai. Democratic National Political Convention ‐ 1952. Kefauver, Estes. Democratic National Political Convention ‐ 1952. Truman, President Harry S. Democratic National Political Convention ‐ 1948. Roosevelt, President Franklin D. Democratic National Political Convention ‐ 1932. Smith, Al. Democratic National Political Convention ‐ 1928. Davis, John W. Democratic National Political Convention ‐ 1924. Watson, Clarence. Shaver, Clem. Davis, John W. Democratic National Political Convention ‐ 1920. Wilson, President Woodrow. Clark, Chad. Democratic National Political Convention ‐ 1912. Pennsylvania ‐ Gettysburg. Lincoln, President Abraham. Campbell, Alexander. West Virginia ‐ Statehood. 12 Civil War. Barnes, John. Pierpont, Governor. Willey, Waitman T. Smith, Senator Earl. Marion County ‐ Methodist Protestant Church. Politics and politicians. Roosevelt, President Franklin D. National Bituminous Coal Commission. McLinney, O. S. Smith, Senator Earl. Fairmont Times ‐ Newspaper. Wheeling Intelligence (newspaper). Newspapers. Ogden, Mr. Davis, Henry G. Elkins, Senator Steven B. 9. DR. OLIVER PERRY CHITWOOD. Morgantown, Monongalia County, WV, 27 July 1956. An interview with Chitwood, retired WVU history professor, conducted by Dr. O. D. Lambert, Charles W. Shetler, and Verl Z. Garster, Jr., concerning his early life, local schools and churches, social and political life in Monongalia County and WVU. One reel (7") 3 3/4 ips, transcription available. (R11) Index terms: Chitwood, Dr. Oliver Perry. Monongalia County ‐ Morgantown ‐ History. Monongalia County ‐ Morgantown. Educators (performers). Education. Religion. West Virginia University ‐ History. Civil War. Farmers and farming. Chitwood, Gillie Anne Divers. Chitwood, Henry Clay. Virginia ‐ Franklin County. Garster, Verl Z. Jr. Shetler, Charles W. Lambert, Dr. O. D. Games. Entertainment. Recreation. Recreation. Edwards, Jonathan. Hymns. Clergymen. McGuffey's Grammar (book). Schools. Medicine and health care. Dress. Homelife. Sharecroppers. 13 Reconstruction era. West Virginia University ‐ Academic freedom. Brooks, Professor Saint George Tucker. Reynolds, Professor Powell B. Purinton, Dr. Daniel Bettinger. Hotels and inns. Hare, A. J. West Virginia University ‐ Preparatory Schools. University Of North Carolina. Ohio State University. Mercer University. Richmond Academy. John Hopkins University. William and Mary College. Universities and colleges. Virginia ‐ Roanoke. Virginia ‐ Big Lick. Virginia ‐ Danville. Virginia ‐ Franklin County ‐ Rocky Mount. Richmond Dispatch (Newspaper). Richmond Whig (Newspaper). Mahne, General William. Politics and politicians. Transportation. "Virginia Breakdown" (dance). Dancing. "Charley Cole" (game). "Marching Around The Lover " (game). "Stealing Partners" (game). Dress. Education. Monongalia County ‐ Morgantown ‐ Peabody Hotel. Monongalia County ‐ Morgantown. Education. Religion. 10. HARVEY HARMER. Clarksburg, Harrison County, WV, 4 January 1957. An interview with Harmer, a retired lawyer and politician, conducted by Charles W. Shetler and Dr. O. D. Lambert concerning Hamer's early life in Harrison County and his career in law and politics. Two reels (7") 3 3/4 ips, transcription available. (R11‐12) Index terms: Harmer, Harvey. Wagonmakers. Shepler, Margaret J. Harmer, B. Tyson. Shetler, Charles W. Lambert, Dr. O. D. Lawyers (performers). Harrison County ‐ Shinnston. Harrison County ‐ Clarksburg. Harrison County ‐ Enterprise. Fairmont State Normal School. 14 Harrison County ‐ Vincent Camp Ground. Schools. Harrison County ‐ Wallace. Harrison County ‐ Cunningham's Run School. Benedin, Mike. Harrison County ‐ Bridgeport. Ogden, J. F. Education. Taylor County ‐ West Grafton. Transportation. Railroads. Flemming, Sullivan S. Virginia ‐ Front Royal. McCorkle, Governor William A. Reynolds, Judge. West Virginia Board of Regents. West Virginia Legislature. Politics and politicians. Lucas, Daniel Bettinger. Hoke, Judge. Brooks, Professor. Willey, William P. Goff, General Nathan. Haggans, Judge. West Virginia University Law School. Hamen, Colonel Henry. Lawyers. Second Wheeling Statehood Convention. First Wheeling Statehood Convention. Carlisle, John S. Clergymen. Harrison County ‐ Cherry Camp. Harrison County ‐ Lumberport Circuit. Rayder, Peter B. Tucker, Dan. Camp meetings. Religion. Harrison County ‐ Gypsy. Syke, Connrad A. Shaw, John. Stout, Frank. Old Grist Mills (Pamphlet). Covered Bridges of Harrison County (Book). One Hundred Fifty Years of Methodism in Clarksburg (pamphlet). West Virginia Wesleyan College. Salem College. Harmer's Magistrate's Manuel (book). West Virginia Legislature ‐ House of Delagates ‐ Code Commission. Thompson's Manuel of Forms for Justices of Peace. Elkins, Senator Steven B. Fonstone, Colonel. 15 White, Governor Albert Blakeslee. Atkinson, Govenor George Wesley. Hamen, Colonel Henry. Transportation. Harrison County ‐ Pruntytown Circuit. Harrison County ‐ Bridgeport Circuit. Census enumeration. Harrison County ‐ Shinnston. 11. MAX MATHERS. Morgantown, Monongalia County, WV, 29 January 1957. An interview with Mathers, a retired printing business owner, conducted by Dr. O. D. Lambert, Charles Shetler and Verl Z. Garster, Jr. concerning the history of Morgantown, the Mathers family and his career. One reel (7") 3 3/4 ips, transcription available. (R13) Index terms: Lambert, Dr. O. D. Printers (performers). Monongalia County ‐ Morgantown. Mathers, Max. Men's organizations. Railroads. Monongalia County ‐ Morgantown ‐ Centennial Celebration ‐ 1885. Printer's devils. Morgantown Post (Newspaper). Morgan, Henry M. Morgan, Enis D. Mathers family. Huppon, Will. Huppon, John. Christy, H. A. Mathers, E. L. Printer's Union ‐ 1902. Cuff, N. N. Monongalia (newspaper). Boughner, Brown. Morgantown Monitor (newspaper). Mathers, Sarah Ray. Willey, Waitman T. Printers and printing. Wade, Rebecca. Wade, Dr. Wade, Alexander L. Waters, Principal. Praulers, Sade. Shisler, Laura. Beck, Mrs. James (Pride). Campbell, Mattie. Campbell, Ella. Monongalia Academy. Schools. Education. Monongalia History Society. Sons of the Revolution of the State of West Virginia. 16 Monongalia County ‐ Greenmont. Monongalia County ‐ Dubannah. Barric, George M. III. Barric, Michael Mathers. Barric, Manetta Michele. Korean Conflict. World War II ‐ Battle of the Bulge. Barric, William Mathers. Barric, George Milton Jr. Barric, Margaret Mathers. Degent, Anna N. Morgan Glassfield (glass factory). Hevens, Appapecky. Monongalia County ‐ Seneca. Law Brothers Buggy Factory. Seneca Glass Company. Glass companies. Grant, E. M. Glasscock, Governor William E. Sturgis, Judge. White, Dr. I. C. Civil War ‐ Second Battle of Bull Of Run. Morgan, Jonathon E. Mathers, Dr. Joseph. Morgan, Priscilla. Soldiers, Confederate. Unions and unionization. Civil War ‐ Jones' Raid. Spanish‐American War. Chadwick, Admiral. Moore, John (Wharf Master). Monongalia County ‐ Morgantown Wharf. I. C. Woodward (steamboat). James G. Blaine (steamboat). Adam Jacobs (steamboat). Ohio ‐ Ashtabula. Steamboats. Boats, Excursion. Trains, Excursion. Newspapers. Pennsylvania ‐ Fairchance. Baltimore and Ohio Railroad. Railroads. Pittsburgh Dispatch (newspaper). United States Postal Service. Carrico's Store. Food preservation. McQuarry's Store. Merchants. Keener Meat Market. G. W. John & Company. 17 Hayes, George C. Pickenpaugh, (?) (Merchant). Potteries. Hombey, (?) ‐ Printer. Morgan, Will. Monongalia County ‐ Morgantown. Morgantown Post (newspaper). Morgan, Henry. Printers and printing. 12. CAPTAIN KEMBLE WHITE. Clarksburg, Harrison County, WV, 18 February 1957. An interview with White conducted by Dr. O. D. Lambert and Verl Z. Garster, Jr., concerning White family history. One reel (7") 3 3/4 ips, transcription available. (R14) Index terms: White, Captain Kemble. Harrison County ‐ Clarksburg ‐ Stonewall Jackson Hotel. Garster, Verl Z. Jr. Lambert, Dr. O. D. Harrison County ‐ Clarksburg. Construction industry. Sweeney, Andrew. Paris Exposition ‐ 1878. Matthews, Governor Henry Mason. Marshall County. West Virginia Legislature ‐ House of Delagates. Politics and politicians. Bankers and banking. Whitacker family. Scott family. Hern family. Oglebay family. Manufacturing plants. Ohio County ‐ Wheeling. Coopers. Loggers and logging. Merchants. Maryland ‐ Baltimore ‐ Commission House. Pennsylvania ‐ Pittsburgh. Pennsylvania ‐ Belton. Baltimore and Ohio Railroad. Pennsylvania ‐ New Freeport. Country stores. Stiles, James. Pennsylvania ‐ Deep Valley. Brave Natural Gas Company. Pennsylvania ‐ Green County. Kent's Mills. Gristmills. 6th Virginia (West Virginia)Volunteer Infantry ‐ Company M. James, General William E. Valley River. 18 Westport River. Railroads. Civil War ‐ Jones' Raid. Union Army. Civil War. Moore, Dr. J. R. Morgantown Female Collegiate Seminary. Monongalia County ‐ Methodist Prostestant Church. Churches. Clergymen. Monongalia County ‐ Blacksville. Virginia ‐ Frederick County. Shackleford, Joseph A. Virginia Legislature. DuLaney, William. Virginia ‐ Shenandoah County ‐ Woodstock. Dulaney, Margaret Hedgmond. Taylor County ‐ Pruntytown. New Jersey ‐ Burlington. Kemble, William. Harrison County ‐ Bridgeport. Laskey, Loviah Fields. American Revolution. Bare, Jacob. Pennsylvania ‐ Mount Morris. Russell, Mary Ann. White, Michael. Marion County ‐ Robinson's Run. White, Grafton. Marshall County ‐ Belton. World's Fair Philadelphia ‐ 1876 ‐ West Virginia Building. American Revolution. White, Henry Sullivan. 13. DR. OSCAR D. LAMBERT. Morgantown, Monongalia County, WV, 22 February 1958. An autobiographical recording by Dr. Lambert, a retired WVU history professor, concerning his family history, educational background and teaching career. One reel (7") 7 1/2 ips, transcription available. (R15) Index terms: Lambert, Dr. O. D. Maryland ‐ Frederick County. Pennsylvania ‐ York County. Pennsylvania ‐ Lancaster County. Immigrants ‐ Scots‐Irish. Immigrants ‐ English. Immigrants ‐ German. Educators (performers). Monongalia County ‐ Morgantown. University of Chicago. Universities and colleges. World War I. West Virginia University ‐ Instruction. 19 Taylor County ‐ Jenningston Elementary School. Potomac River ‐ Horshoe Bend. Norfolk and Western Railroad. Railroads. Shepherdstown State Normal School. Jefferson County ‐ Shepherdstown. Educators. Education. Schools. Agriculture. Tucker County ‐ Red Creek. University of Minnesota. Schools. North Central Association of College and Secondary. West Virginia University ‐ College of Arts and Sciences. Callahan, Dr. James Morton. Upshur County ‐ Buckhannon. West Virginia Wesleyan College. Latane, Dr. J. H. John Hopkins University. Hall, Jessie. Merriam, C. W. Dodd, W. E. McLaughlin, A.C. Educators. West Virginia Wesleyan College. Schools. 14. ARTHUR A. HALL. Morgantown, Monongalia County, WV, 28 May 1958. An interview with Hall, Professor Emeritus, at West Virginia University, conducted by Charles W. Shetler, Dr. O. D. Lambert and Verl C. Garster, Jr., concerning the history of Morgantown, West Virginia University and Dr, Hall's early life and career. One reel (7") 3 3/4 ips, transcription available. (R16) Index terms: Hall, Arthur A. Taylor County ‐ Knoxsville. Educators (performers). West Virginia University ‐ History. Monongalia County ‐ Morgantown ‐ History. Garster, Verl Z. Jr. Lambert, Dr. O. D. Shetler, Charles W. Monongalia County ‐ Morgantown. Hall, N. I. Marion County ‐ Fairmont. Monongalia County ‐ Uffington. Hall, Thomas. Hall, Rebecca Story. Taylor County ‐ Grafton. Scott, Miss (teacher at Grafton School). Davidsman, Jeff. Schools. 20 Medicine and health care. Allison, Charles. Knute, J. G. Typhoid Fever. Epidemics. Roads ‐ Construction. Southerland, Charles. Monongalia County ‐ City Manager. Pennsylvania ‐ Allen Grove. Transportation. Ohio County ‐ Wheeling. Pennsylvania ‐ West Alexander. Davis Senator. Elkins, Senator Steven B. Hare, Professor. Bell Telephone Company. Westinghouse Company. Teachers and teaching. Education. Engineering ‐ Electrical. Foreman, Dr. A. H. West Virginia Traction and Electric Company. Monongalia County ‐ Morgantown. Union Utilities Company. Utility companies. Randolph County ‐ Elkins. Elkins Power Company. New York ‐ Schenectady. General Electric Company. West Virginia University Electrical Engineering Department. West Virginia University ‐ Preparatory Schools. Taylor County ‐ Robinson School. West Virginia University ‐ Electrical Engineering Department. Foreman, Dr. A. H. West Virginia University ‐ Preparatory Schools. Union Utilities Company. Trolleys. Taylor County ‐ Robinson School. 15. Deaccessioned. 16. WEST VIRGINIA UNIVERSITY'S EIGHTY‐NINTH COMMENCEMENT EXERCISES. Morgantown, Monongalia County, WV, 2 June 1958. A broadcast by the WAJR Radio Station of the commencement of the WVU class of 1958. One reel (7") 3 3/4 ips. (R18) Index terms: West Virginia University ‐ Commencement Exercises. WAJR Radio Station. Monongalia County ‐ Morgantown. 21 17. RILEY WARDEN DAVIS. Davis, Tucker County, WV, 17 June 1958. An interview with Warden, a hotel owner, conducted by Dr. O. D. Lambert concerning the history of the logging industry in Tucker County. One reel (7") 3 3/4 ips, transcription available. (R19) Index terms: Davis, Riply Warden. Merchants (performers). Tucker County ‐ Davis. Tucker County ‐ Davis ‐ West Virginia House. Tucker County ‐ Davis ‐ Blackwater Hotel. Hampshire County ‐ Moorefield Junction. Tucker County ‐ Davis ‐ Warden Hotel. Loggers and logging. Lambert, Dr. O. D. Tucker County ‐ Davis ‐ History. Lockwood, Ellie. Railroads ‐ Logging trains. Grant County ‐ Stoney River Dam. Logging camps. Tucker County ‐ Hendricks. Western Maryland Railroad. Railroads. Loggers and logging ‐ Equipment and supplies. Pennsylvania ‐ Pittsburgh. Tucker County ‐ Douglas. Tucker County ‐ Tunnelton Run. Maryland ‐ Hagerstown. Allen, Jag. Beaver Creek Lumber Company. Blackwater Boom and Lumber Company. Cherry Lumber Company. Tucker County ‐ Canaan Valley. Lumber companies. Thompson, Frank. Thompson, A. Blackwater River. Sawmills. Rumbarker, Gam. Tucker County ‐ Davis ‐ The Tamby Hotel. Tucker County ‐ Davis ‐ The Pennsylvania House. Coal companies. West Penn Power Company. Surveyors and surveying. Brady, Spach. Millwrights. Tucker County ‐ Kindling wood mill. Thompson's Box Factory. Loggers and logging ‐ Terminology. Loggers and logging ‐ Job description. Babcock Lumber Company. Thompson Lumber Company. Niceton, Frank. 22 Livery stables. Niceton, Neil. Weimer, Del. Raese, Dike. Tockahew, Simon (saloon owner). Donnahoe, Tom (saloon owner). Dogger, (?) (saloon owner). Clara, Howard (saloon owner). Tucker County ‐ Davis ‐ Blackwater Hotel Saloon. Tucker County ‐ Canaan Valley. West Penn Power Company. Land and real estate speculation. Berley, John. Livestock. Food preservation. Recreation. Loggers and logging ‐ Wages and hours. Diet. Randolph County ‐ Elkins ‐ Gassoway Hotel. Randolph County ‐ Elkins ‐ Randolph Hotel. Spiker, Jacob. Tobert, Will. Thompson, A. Aronson, Carl. Immigrants ‐ Swedish. Pennsylvania ‐ Winfred. Pennsylvania ‐ Johnstown. Pennsylvania ‐ Ridgeway. Loggers and logging. Immigrants ‐ Austrian. Pennsylvania ‐ Ashatolla. West Virginia Pulp and Paper Mill. Luke, Will. Pocahontas County ‐ Marlinton ‐ Tannery. Goodsell, J. L. Fairweather and La Due Tannery. Tanneries. Pennsylvania ‐ Everett. Fishing. Hunting. Davis Coal and Coke Company. Hudges, (?). Aldwin, (?). Brady, (?). Blackhart, (?). Hickman, (?). McDowell, Proffesor. Logging camps. Babcock, Mr. Babcock, Mr. Buffington, (?) (saloon owner). 23 Tolbert, (?) (saloon owner). Hyre, (?) (saloon owner). Jacobs, (?) (saloon owner). Raese, (?) (saloon owner). Kind, (?) (saloon owner). Loggers and logging ‐ Equipment and supplies. Warden, Mr. Sawmills. Baxter, (?) (Sawer). Hamilton, Mr. Babcock,Mr. Rumbarker, Gam. Bob Sleds. Babcock, Mr. Livestock. Berring, Mr. Shetler, Charles W. 18. NAN BROOKE HAROLD. Richmond, Virginia, 16 July, 1958. An interview with Mrs. Harold, a former resident of Morgantown, conducted by Charles W. Shetler concerning her childhood and early life in Morgantown, and the history of WVU. One reel (7") 3 3/4 ips, transcription available. (R20) Index terms: Harold, Nan Brooke. Shetler, Charles W. Virginia ‐ Richmond. Monongalia County ‐ Rock City. Monongalia County ‐ Cooper's Rocks. Ice's Ferry. Ferry boats. Transportation. Monongalia County ‐ Cheat Canyon Club House. Monongalia County ‐ Camp Wahoo. Camping. Recreation. Spence, Professor Ross. West Virginia University ‐ Observatory Hill. West Virginia University ‐ History. Thompson, President John Rhey. Monongalia County ‐ Dorsey's Knob. Monongalia County ‐ Morgantown ‐ History. Monongalia County ‐ Uffington. Lambert, Dr. O. D. Frame, Nat T. Stewart, Professor James Scott. Vickers, Professor Enoch Howard. Women's organizations. Kappa Kappa Gamma Sorority. Monongalia County ‐ Roger's Dishing. Livestock. Livery stables. Rhodes, Carl and Morlan College of Fellowship. 24 University of Chicago. Brooke, Tucker. Fraternities. Sigma Chi Fraternity. Men's organizations. West Virginia University ‐ Fraternity dances. West Virginia University ‐ Commencement Ball. West Virginia University ‐ Military Ball. Dancing. Virginia ‐ Staunton ‐ Westwood Hall. Mineral County ‐ Burlington. Preston County ‐ Kingwood. Jefferson County ‐ Charlestown. Pride, Frank. Whitehill, Professor Alexander Reid. Livestock. White, Dr. I. C. West Virginia University ‐ Professor's Row. Monongalia County ‐ Deckers Creek. Monongalia County ‐ Morgantown ‐ South Park. Entertainment ‐ Circuses. Monongalia County ‐ Morgantown ‐ Masonic Temple. Monongalia County ‐ Morgantown ‐ Episcopal Church. Churches. Brooke, Frank. Hodges, Charles. Hodges, Corace. West Virginia University ‐ Science Hall. Hodges, President Thomas E. West Virginia University ‐ Woodburn Hall. West Virginia University ‐ Law School ‐ History. Homelife. Reiner and Core Men's Clothing Store. Core, Louie. Reiner, Finnea. Chadwick's Store. Merchants. Showboats. Entertainment. Steamboats. Recreation ‐ Swimming. Monongalia County ‐ Granville Island. Recreation. Transportation. Crableshaw, Mr. Livestock. Monongalia County ‐ Morgantown ‐ History. Carrico, Mr. Transportation. Jefferson County ‐ Charlestown. Bailes, Mr. 25 19. PRESIDENT ELVIS STAHR. Morgantown, Monongalia County, WV, 6 August 1958. A press conference held during the first visit of Stahr to West Virginia University concerning the new president's impressions of the campus, goals for WVU's future, and philosophy concerning the aims of higher education. One reel (7") 3 3/4 ips, transcription available. (R21) Index terms: Education. West Virginia University. Monongalia County ‐ Morgantown. Stahr, President Elvis Jr. West Virginia University ‐ History. World War II. Kentucky ‐ Lexington. University of Kentucky. West Virginia University ‐ Student life. Universities and colleges. WAJR Radio Station. Fleming, Jack. Inter‐collegiate athletics. Physical fitness. West Virginia University ‐ Sports. Russia ‐ Education. University of Pittsburgh. Litchfield, Chancellor. National Education Program. Sputnik. 20. RUSSELL COOPER. L. B. Sites General Store, Onego, Pendleton County, c 1959. A recording of a conversation around a wood stove on a winter morning, conducted by Charles E. Pittman. The conversation concerns the history and everyday life of the community of Onego. One reel (7") 1 7/8 ips, transcription available. (R22) Index terms: Cooper, Russell. Storytelling. Long, Jimmy. Dolly, Walter. Pendleton County ‐ Franklin. Pendleton County ‐ Brandywine. Basketball. Sports. Teachers and teaching. Bland, Bud. Phares, Ruth Sites. Huffman, Delmer. Dolly, Fride. Dolly, Roy. Black, Olie. Arbogast, Doc. Harmon, Doan. Rattlesnakes. Vance, Burl. Diet. 26 Dolly, Polly. Layne, Curt. Weather. Long, Mitt. Mallow, Marie. Roads ‐ Maintenance. Farmers and farming. Mallow, Tyson. Livestock. Jones, John. Jones, Speck. Jones, Les. Wildlife. Kisamore, Mort. Pendleton County ‐ Strader's Run. Pendleton County ‐ Roaring. Hunting. Thompson, Hughey. Pendleton County ‐ Onego. Farmers (performers). Pittman, Charles E. Sites, L. B. Wildlife. Livestock. Wildlife. Hunting. Weather. Hunting. 21. WEST VIRGINIA UNIVERSITY'S NINETIETH COMMENCEMENT EXERCISES. Morgantown, Monongalia County, WV, June 1959. A broadcast by the WAJR Radio Station of the commencement of the WVU class of 1959. One reel (7") 3 3/4 ips. (R23) Index terms: WAJR Radio Station. Monongalia County ‐ Morgantown. West Virginia University ‐ Commencement Exercises. 22. MARY ADAMSON. Onego, Pendleton County, WV, 20 November 1959. An interview with Adamson, a resident and midwife of Onego, conducted by Charles E. Pittman concerning Adamson family history and daily life and customs in the Onego community. One reel (7") 7 1/2 ips, transcription available. (R24) Index terms: Adamson, Mary. Pendleton County ‐ Onego. Midwives (performers). Sites, Lester. Hedrick, George. Warner, Nat. Pendleton County ‐ White's Run. Utilities ‐ Electricity. Day, Albert. Bland, Grant. 27 Weather. Railroads. Teamsters. Pendleton County ‐ Circleville. Virginia ‐ Petersburg. Roads. Transportation. Cunningham, Pearl. Pendleton County ‐ Brushy Run. United Brethren Church. Churches. Indians. Huffman, Beulah. Race, Del. Huffman, Carney. Huffman, Coy. Huffman, Albert. Harmon, Blanco. Pendleton County ‐ Timber Ridge. Hedrick, Jim. Recreation. Musical instruments. Music and musicians. Dancing. Helmick family. Epidemics. Influenza. Davis family. Folk medicine. Painter, Bill. Midwives and midwifery. Day, Jasper. Pendleton County ‐ Roaring. Schools. Adamson, John. Trappers and traders. Tucker County ‐ Saint George. Randolph County ‐ Elkins. Preston County ‐ Horseshoe Run. Pendleton County ‐ Seneca Creek. Transportation. Mineral County ‐ Keyser. Merchants. Adamson, Billy. Immigrants ‐ Irish. Ireland ‐ County of Down. Randolph County ‐ Harmon. Virginia ‐ Lost River. Immigrants ‐ Scots. Immigrants ‐ German. Pittman, Charles E. 28 McGuffey's Readers (book). Picnics. Spelling bees. Bellsnickeling. Nash, (?). Stalnecker, (?). 23. CHARLES TURNER. Onego, Pendleton County, WV, 1959. An interview with Turner, a small farmer, conducted by Charles E. Pittman concerning Turner's family history and life in the Onego area. One reel (7") 7 1/2 ips, transcription available. (R25) Index terms: Turner, Charles. Farmers (performers). Pendleton County ‐ Onego. Kisamore, Jacob. Harmon, Elijah. Housing. Pendleton County ‐ Brushy Run. Pendleton County ‐ Head of the Seneca. Pendleton County ‐ Spruce Mountain. Sites, John. Pittman, Charles E. Helmick, Abe. United Brethren Church. Churches. Storytelling. Huffman, Joe. Conrad, Riley. Education. Turner, Ted. Turner, Zona. Medicine ‐ Folk. Fishing. Hunting. Day, Josh. Bennett, Harl. Trappers and traders. Tucker County ‐ Hendricks. David, Jethro. Auvil, John. Raines, Bud. Pendleton County ‐ Brushy Run. Hunting. McGuffey's Readers (book). Wildlife. Wildlife. Ginseng. Wildlife. McGuffey's Speller (book). 29 24. CHARLES AND ELMER DAVIS. Onego, Pendleton County, WV, December 1959. An interview with the Davis brothers, who have lived their entire lives in Onego, conducted by Charles E. Pittman concerning Onego community life. One reel (7") 1 7/8 ips, notes and transcription available. (R26) Index terms: Davis, Charles. Pendleton County ‐ Onego. Davis, Elmer. Day, Electra. Davis, Ira. Davis, Sally K. Pittman, Charles E. Conrad, Riley. Women ‐ Roles in society. Pendleton County ‐ Horsecamp Run. Hunting. Loggers and logging. Farmers and farming. Kisamore, Blaine. Day, Albert. Vance, Iv. Moonshine and moonshining. Pendleton County ‐ Still Run. Pendleton County ‐ Wamsley. Sites, Roy. Phares, Ruth Sites. Pendleton County ‐ Dry Fork. Vance, Nell. Ghosts and apparitions. Medicine ‐ Folk. Pendleton County ‐ Roaring. 25. RILEY CONRAD. Onego, Pendleton County, WV, December 1959. An interview with Conrad, conducted by Charles E. Pittman, concerning Pendleton County history. One reel (7") 3/4 ips, transcription available. (R27) Index terms: Conrad, Riley. Pittman, Charles E. Pendleton County ‐ Onego. 26. CARRIE S. HOFFMAN. Onego, Pendleton County, WV, December 1959. An interview with Hoffman, conducted by Charles E. Pittman, concerning Pendleton County History. One reel (7") 7 1/2 ips, notes and transcription available. (R28) Index terms: Hoffman, Carrie S. Pittman, Charles E. Pendleton County ‐ Onego. 27. LUKE RAINES. Onego, Pendleton County, WV, 12 December 1959. An interview with Raines, a former Justice of the Peace, president of the telephone company, member of the Pendleton Board of Education and cabinetmaker, conducted by Charles E. Pittman. The interview concerns Raines' life in Onego and community folklore and traditions. One reel (7") 7 1/2 ips, transcription available. (R29) Index terms: 30 Pendleton County ‐ Onego. Raines, Luke. Bland, Samp. Pendleton County ‐ Brushy Run. Cabinetmakers (performers). Pittman, Charles E. Funeral practices. Huffman, John. Housing. Butcher, George. Blacksmiths and blacksmithing. Schools. Pendleton County ‐ Seneca Rocks. Cunningham, Granville. Ghosts and apparitions. Witches. Cunningham, Henry. Harper, Delmar. American Indians ‐ Seneca. American Indians ‐ Crow. Farmers and farming. Bennett, John Wes. Medicine ‐ Folk. Moonshine and moonshining. Arbogast, Roscoe. Warner, Dow. Pendleton County ‐ Roaring. Vance family. Huffman, Bryan. Layne, Curt. Vance, John. Kisamore, Martin. Vance, Burl. Hunting. VanDeventer, Jess. Cunningham, Don. VanDeventer, Jacob. Radios. Utilities ‐ Electricity. Outlaws and prisoners. Pendleton County ‐ Circleville. Pendleton County ‐ Seneca. Revivals. Religion. Thompson, Fred. Pendleton County ‐ Brushy Run. Sites, Will. Sawmills. Loggers and logging. Clergymen. Churches. 31 Raines, Brent. Vance, Arthur. Hedrick, Zale. Hedrick, Arus. Hedrick, George. Funeral practices. Steam engines. Entertainment. Cunningham, Granville. McGuffey's Readers (book). 28. ELVIS STAHR. Morgantown, Monongalia County, WV, 17 January 1960. An announcement by Stahr concerning his decision to retain Art Lewis as West Virginia University head football coach. One reel (7") 7 1/2 ips. (R30) Index terms: West Virginia University ‐ Football. Lewis, Art. Monongalia County ‐ Morgantown. Stahr, President Elvis Jr. National Collegiate Athletic Association Annual Coaches Meeting. Kanawha County ‐ Charleston. West Virginia University ‐ Athletic Council. Sports. Stahr, President Elvis Jr. 29. WALTER DOLLY. Onego, Pendleton County, WV, 13 February 1960. An interview with Dolly, a farmer, conducted by Charles E. Pittman, concerning his life in Onego. One reel (7") 3 3/4 ips, transcription available. (R31) Index terms: Pendleton County ‐ Onego. Dolly, Walter. American Revolution. Immigrants ‐ German. Farmers (performers). Pittman, Charles E. Wilfong, Jehu. Sites, Lester. Pendleton County ‐ Roaring. Vance, Ken. Pendleton County ‐ Dolly Path. Pendleton County ‐ Franklin. Pendleton County ‐ North Mountain. Soldiers. Boggs, Frank. Vance, Burl. Ketterman, Arley. Practical jokes. Dress. Ghosts and apparitions. Hunting. Roads ‐ Construction. Livestock. Virginia ‐ Petersburg ‐ Hier's Rock. 32 Transportation. Mineral County ‐ Keyser. Virginia ‐ Winchester. Housing. Pendleton County ‐ Franklin. Boggs family. Drinking and drunkards. Grant County ‐ Maysville. United Brethren Church. Churches. Music and musicians. Civil War. Pendleton County ‐ Seldom Inn Cabins. Hotels and inns. Sites, John. Kisamore, Elmer. Medicine ‐ Folk. Education. Schools. Harmon, Doan. Harmon, Vern. Huffman, John. Pendleton County ‐ Huffman Mountain. American Indians. MacIvoy, (?). Soldiers. Immigrants ‐ Mennonites. Livestock. Sites, Lester. Churches. 30. WEST VIRGINIA UNIVERSITY'S NINETY‐FIRST COMMENCEMENT EXERCISES. Morgantown, Monongalia County, WV, 30 May 1960. A broadcast by WAJR radio station of the commencement of the WVU class of 1960. One reel (7") 3 3/4 ips. (R32) Index terms: West Virginia University ‐ Commencement Exercises. WAJR Radio Station. Monongalia County ‐ Morgantown. 31. WEST VIRGINIA UNIVERSITY MEDICAL CENTER DEDICATION. Morgantown, Monongalia County, WV, 8 October 1960. The dedication ceremonies and speeches delivered at the formal opening of the West Virginia University Medical Center. Two reels (7") 7 1/2 ips. (R33‐34) Index terms: Monongalia County ‐ Morgantown. West Virginia University Medical Center. Van Liere, Dr. Edward G. Slack, Dr. John M. Minnesota ‐ Minneapolis. Kincad. A. W., Jr. Hamilton, James A. Kanawha County ‐ Charleston. 33 Stahr, President Elvis Jr. Campbell, Malcomb. Wood County ‐ Parkersburg ‐ Saint Joseph's Hospitals. Hospitals. World War I. Kentucky ‐ Louisville. Pennsylvania ‐ Philadelphia. Jefferson Medical College. Berkeley County ‐ Hedgesville. Harris, Thomas Louis. Fayette County ‐ Montgomery. Thompson, William G. Luger, Mayor. Underwood, Governor Cecil. Stewart, Dr. Irwin. Fayette County ‐ Mount Hope. Patterson, Governor Okey L. Randolph, Senator Jennings. Staggers, Harley O. Keen, O. S. Burdette, Joe. Salvetti, Raymond. Wise, Charles C. Marshall County ‐ Wheeling. Kirkpatrick, Forest H. Mingo County ‐ Williamson. Glenn, Okie B. Swadley, James A. Jr. Wyoming County ‐ Pineville. Zola, Dr. Frank J. Bowers, K. D. Lewis County ‐ Weston. Dyer, Dr. N. H. Ralston, Leonard B. Cabell County ‐ Huntington. Harrison County ‐ Clarksburg. Parsons, Dr. John W. Homan, George E. West Virginia State Medical Association. Hash, Dr. John W. Hardy County ‐ Morefield. Bean, Ralph J. West Virginia Legislature. Physicians. Medicine and health care. West Virginia University Medical Center. Universities and colleges. National Institutes of Health. Maryland ‐ Bethesda. Shannon, James A. Staples, Eugene. 34 Penrod, Dr. Kenneth E. Major, Dorothy M. Maryland ‐ Baltimore. Van Robinson, Dr. Jay. Randolph, Dr. Kenneth V. Haymond, Joseph L. Kanawha County ‐ Charleston. McGuire, (?). West Virginia State Medical Association. Silling (?) C. E. 32. WEST VIRGINIA UNIVERSITY'S NINETY‐SECOND COMMENCEMENT. Morgantown, Monongalia County, WV, 5 June 1961. A broadcast by WAJR Radio Station of the graduation ceremonies of the WVU class of 1961. One reel 3 3/4 ips. (R35) Index terms: WAJR Radio Station. Monongalia County ‐ Morgantown. West Virginia University ‐ Commencement Exercises. 33. NICOLO CALABRESE. Monongah, Marion County, WV, 18 September 1961. An interview with Calabrese, a retired coal miner, conducted by Charles Shetler concerning labor organization in the coal industry in the early 1900's. Two reels (7") 7 1/2 ips. (R36‐37) Index terms: Deriana, Regina. Deriana, Roy. Unions and unionization. Shetler, Charles W. Coal mines and mining. Marion County ‐ Monongah. Calabrese, Nicolo. Virginia ‐ Richmond. Calabrese, Elizabeth Cape. Micaeli, Frank. Calabrese, Rosa. Martino, Frank. Audia, Pete. Immigrants ‐ Italian. Coal mines and mining ‐ Disasters. Marion County ‐ Fairmont. Company towns. Consolidation Coal Company. Coal companies. Monongah Coal Mine. Coal mines. Coal mines and mining ‐ Safety measures. Immigrants. Coke and coke ovens. Child labor. Coal mines and mining ‐ Equipment and supplies. Works Progress Administration. Coal mines and mining ‐ Strikes. 35 Company unions. Jones, Mary H. "Mother". Lewis, John L. United Mine Workers of America. Company stores. West Bend Street Carline. Transportation. Harrison County ‐ Clarksburg. Lawmen. Schools. Ohio ‐ Dayton. Marion County ‐ Monongah. Coal mines and mining. Piarou, Tony (?). Fusi, Mr. 34. WEST VIRGINIA UNIVERSITY COLLEGE OF AGRICULTURE DEDICATION. Morgantown, Monongalia County, WV, 29 January 1962. Dedication ceremonies and speeches concerning the importance of land grant colleges and their agricultural departments. One reel (7") 7 1/2 ips. (R38) Index terms: Landingham, Dr. Audrey H. West Virginia University ‐ Cooperative Extention Service. Nesius, Dr. Ernest J. Burgess, Reverend Russell. Agriculture. Universities and colleges. Monongalia County ‐ Morgantown. West Virginia University ‐ College of Agriculture. Gluck, Reverend Joseph C. Baron, Governor Walter. Sweden ‐ Stockholm. Kennedy, President John F. Varney, Dr. Harry. Eisenhower, President Dwight D. Kirkpatrick, Dr. United States Department of Agriculture. World War II. World War I. United States Commission for Germany. University of Montana. Saint Cloud State College. University of Minnesota. Selka, Dr. George A. Washington, D. C. Miller, Dr. Paul A. Stewart, Dr. Irwin. Dowdy, Richard. Butler, Winifred. Silling, C.E. Vandevort, H. S. Smith, Governor Huelet C. 36 Smith, Rex M. Johnson, John T. Watson, Laten. Humphrey, Gertrude. Dorsey, C. P. Bowers, Herman M. Patrick, Dr. H. Burnett, Dr. H. L. Porterfield, Dr. R. D. Anderson, Dr. G. C. Pullman, Dr. G. G. Longhouse, Dr. A. D. Butler, Dr. R. C. Evans, Dr. H. C. Nolan, Dr. Francina L. Percival, Dr. W. C. Knapp, J. O. Burger, Dr. O. J. Childs, Dr. W. H. 35. PRESIDENT PAUL A. MILLER, INAUGURAL ADDRESS AND CEREMONY. Morgantown, Monongalia County, WV, 11 April 1962. President Miller discusses his plans for the future of West Virginia University. One reel (7") 3 3/4 ips. (R39) Index terms: Miller, Dr. Paul A. Saint Charles College. Randolph County ‐ Pickens. Marshall County ‐ Wheeling. Swint, Reverend John Joseph. Clergymen. Thompson, William G. Morris Harvey College. Southern Methodist University. West Virginia University. Universities and colleges. Riggleman, President Leonard. Browing, Judge. West Virginia University ‐ Board of Directors. Kirkpatrick, Dr. Monongalia County ‐ Morgantown. West Virginia University ‐ Inauguration Ceremonies. Zola, Dr. Frank J. Swadley, James H. Wise, Charles C. Pope Pius XI. Donahue, Bishop. Lewis County ‐ Weston. Raleigh County ‐ Beckley. Maryland ‐ Baltimore. Saint Mary's Seminary. 37 36. WEST VIRGINIA UNIVERSITY'S NINETY‐FOURTH COMMENCEMENT EXERCISES. Morgantown, Monongalia County, WV, 3 June 1963. A broadcast by the WAJR Radio Station of the commencement ceremonies for the WVU class of 1963. One reel (7") 3 3/4 ips. (R40) Index terms: Monongalia County ‐ Morgantown. West Virginia University ‐ Commencement Exercises. WAJR Radio Station. 37. Deaccessioned. 38. JOSEPH MARTIN. Riverside, Monongalia County, 28 October 1963. An interview with Martin, a retired coal miner, conducted by Milton Means concerning West Virginia's early mining industry. One reel (5") 3 3/4 ips. (R42) Index terms: Martin, Joseph. Coal miners (performers). Monongalia County ‐ Riverside. Coal companies. Randolph County ‐ Weaver. Means, Milton. Coal mines and mining. Kittaning coal seam. Coal seams. Coal mines and mining ‐ Wages and hours. Coal mines and mining ‐ Explosives. Coal mines and mining ‐ Equipment and supplies. Coal mines and mining ‐ Job description. Davis Coal and Coke Company. Coal mining machinery. Kilarm Coal Mine. Monongalia County ‐ Morgantown. Marion County ‐ Fairmont. Mules and muledriving. Education. Coal mines and mining ‐ Buddy system. Sanitation. Utilities ‐ Water systems. Trees ‐ Chestnut. Housing. Coke and coke ovens. Coal ‐ Transportation. Randolph County ‐ Belington. Company towns. Coal mines and mining ‐ Strikes. Unionization ‐ Benefits. Unions and unionization. Coal mines and mining ‐ Fire and fire prevention. Miller, Dr. Physicians. Medicine and health care. Funeral practices. Coal mines and mining ‐ Accidents. 38 Coal mines and mining ‐ Disasters. Sewickly coal seam. Pittsburgh coal seam. Robinson, Fan. Coal mines and mining ‐ Dust control. Coal mines and mining ‐ Safety measures. Immigrants. Immigrants ‐ Italian. Bucksten and Lanstreet Store. Randolph County ‐ Weaver. Company stores. Coal mines and mining ‐ Mechanization. Enrico Coal Company. Christopher Coal Company. Osage Coal Company. Gilbert and Davis Coal Company. Cleveland Morgantown Coal Company. Monongalia County ‐ Scotts Run. Mules and muledriving. Pursglove Coal Mine. Coal mines and mining ‐ Wages and hours. Coal mines and mining ‐ Wages and hours. Coal mines and mining ‐ Accidents. Coal mines and mining ‐ Job description. 39. J.B.RIFFLE. Westover, Monongalia County, WV, 6 November 1963. An interview with Riffle, a retired coal miner, conducted by Milton Means concerning West Virginia's early mining industry. One reel (5") 3 3/4 ips. (R43) Index terms: Riffle, J. B. Coal miners (performers). Monongalia County ‐ Westover. Coal miners ‐ Training. Coal mines and mining ‐ Job description. Taylor County ‐ Flemington. Stoney River. Beaver Creek Lumber Company. Lumber companies. Coal mines and mining. Means, Milton. Coal mines and mining ‐ Safety measures. Garvey, Mark. Coal mines and mining ‐ Management. Housing. Company towns. Randolph County ‐ Weaver. Coal mines and mining ‐ Working conditions. Coal mines and mining ‐ Explosives. Coal mines and mining ‐ Equipment and supplies. Company stores. Coal mines and mining ‐ Wages and hours. Monongalia Disaster. 39 Coal mines and mining ‐ Disasters. Afro‐Americans. Immigrants ‐ Italian. Arkwright Coal Mine. Coal mines. Coal mines and mining ‐ Accidents. Strikebreakers. Davis Coal and Coke Company. Coal mines and mining ‐ Strikes. Unions and unionization. Coal mines and mining ‐ Mechanization. Monongalia County ‐ Harner. Randolph County ‐ Coalton. Randolph County ‐ Thomas. Coal mines and mining ‐ Terminology. Coal mines and mining ‐ Wages and hours. "open shop". Randolph County ‐ Weaver. Coal mines and mining ‐ Wages and hours. Coal mines and mining ‐ Buddy system. "Sulphur Balls". Gob Piles. Company stores. Coal mines and mining ‐ Equipment and supplies. 40. CECIL URBANIC. Fairmont, Marion County, WV, 31 January 1964. An interview with Urbanic, President of United Mine Workers of America District 31 conducted by Milton Means concerning West Virginia's early mining industry with stress on procedures, labor organization and company policies. One reel (5") 3 3/4 ips. (R44) Index terms: Urbanic, Cecil. Coal mines and mining. Means, Milton. United Mine Workers of America. Marion County ‐ Fairmont. Coal mining machinery. Coal mines and mining ‐ Mechanization. Coal mines and mining ‐ Production standards. Education. Recreation. Company towns. Coal mines and mining ‐ Safety regulations. Coal mines and mining ‐ Safety measures. Coal mines and mining ‐ Dust control. Health ‐ Occupational hazards. Coal mines and mining ‐ Accidents. Coal mines and mining ‐ Terminology. Sewell coal seam. Redstone coal seam. Sewickly coal seam. Coal seams. Coal mines and mining ‐ Working conditions. 40 Coal mines and mining ‐ Equipment and supplies. Coal mines and mining ‐ Explosives. Coal mines and mining ‐ Job description. Housing. Unions ‐ Contracts. Lawmen. Coal companies ‐ Company police. Yellow dogs. Marion County. Consolidation Coal Company. Company towns ‐ physical description. Housing. Pensions. Unionization ‐ Benefits. Eastern Gas and Fuel Company. Coal mines and mining ‐ Job description. Marion County ‐ Barrackville. Bethlehem Steel Company. Steel companies. Coal mines and mining ‐ Working conditions. Marion County ‐ Rachael. Jones Collier. Coal companies. National Labor Relations Act. Roosevelt, President Franklin D. Afro‐Americans. Jacksonville Agreement. Marion County ‐ Four States. Coal trade. Company stores. Company towns. Coal mines and mining ‐ Wages and hours. Housing. Yellow dogs. Afro‐Americans. Company stores. Unions and unionization. United Mine Workers of America. Coal mines and mining. Coal mines and mining ‐ Wages and hours. United Mine Workers of America. Unions and unionization. United Mine Workers of America. Marion County ‐ Grant Town. Marion County ‐ Four States. Company stores. National Labor Relations Act. "day man". "travel time". "short ton". "long ton". 41 Coal mines and mining ‐ Wages and hours. United Mine Workers of America. Housing. 41. WEST VIRGINIA UNIVERSITY'S NINETY‐FIFTH COMMENCEMENT EXERCISES. Morgantown, Monongalia County, WV, June 1964. A broadcast by the WAJR radio station of the commencement ceremonies for the WVU class of 1964. One reel (7") 3 3/4 ips. (R45) Index terms: WAJR Radio Station. Monongalia County ‐ Morgantown. West Virginia University ‐ Commencement Exercises. 42. OSCAR DUBOIS. Morgantown, Monongalia County, WV, 6 May 1965. An interview with Dubois, a retired glass worker, conducted by Sue Dubois and Sue Ann Miller concerning his early life in France and his work as a glasscutter in West Virginia. One reel (7") 3 3/4 ips, transcription available. (R46) Index terms: Dubois, Oscar. Glasscutters (performers). Monongalia County ‐ Morgantown. Alsace‐Lorraine ‐ Luneville. France ‐ Aniche. Belgium ‐ Charleroi. West Virginia ‐ Glass industry. France. Miller, Sue Ann. Dubois, Sue. Glassmakers and glassmaking. Glassmakers and glassmaking ‐ Snappers. Bankers and banking. Geology. White, I. C. Housing. Coal mines and mining ‐ Cooperatives. Harrison County ‐ Clarksburg. Marilla Glass Company. Gas wells. Pennsylvania ‐ Arnold. Lutz, John. New York ‐ Elmira. Pennsylvania ‐ Hazelhurst. Pennsylvania ‐ Mount Jewel. Pennsylvania ‐ Dubois. Pennsylvania ‐ Bradford. Monongalia County ‐ Morgantown. Schools. Pennsylvania ‐ West Kane. Pennsylvania ‐ Kane. Dubois, Earl. Education. Swindel Glass Company. Glass companies. 42 Maryland ‐ Baltimore. Immigrants ‐ Belgian. Fourcalt Glass Patent. Libby‐Owens Plant. Transportation. Saint Lawrence Seaway. Cox, John Harrington. Johnson, Dale. Stone, Dean Ward. Simpson, Dean. Callahan, Dr. James Morton. Armstrong, Dr. Robert A. Barbe, Waitman. West Virginia University. Haden, Joe. Morgantown Glass Company. World War II. Transportation. Adamston Glass Plant. Pittsburgh Plate Glass Company. Rolland Glass Plant. United States Glass Company. Monongalia County ‐ Seneca. Jones Glass Plant. Glassmakers and glassmaking ‐ Mechanization. Harrison County ‐ Clarksburg. Harrison County ‐ Clarksburg. Kinder, Mr. Glassmakers and glassmaking ‐ Mechanization. Rolland Glass Company. Belgium ‐ Charleroi. Swindel, Mr. Glassmakers and glassmaking. Glassmakers and glassmaking. Hershman, (?). Glassmakers and glassmaking. Redding, Mr. 43. EDWARD W. SHAY. Star City, Monongalia County, WV, 26 May 1965. An interview with Shay, a retired glass worker, conducted by Tannehill (?) concerning labor organization in the glass industry, West Virginia labor history and his early life. One reel (5") 3 3/4 ips. (R47) Index terms: Monongalia County ‐ Star City. Shay, Edward W. West Virginia ‐ Labor history. Unions and unionization. Tannehill, (?). Glassmakers (performers). Pinkerton Detective Agency. Morgan, Governor Ephrain Franklin. Blizzard, William. 43 Logan County ‐ March. Kanawha County ‐ Paint Creek. Harrison County ‐ Bridgeport. Kanawha County ‐ Dunbar. Glassmakers and glassmaking ‐ Strikes. Arkansas ‐ Courtsmith. American Federation of Labor ‐ Congress of International Organizati. American Flint Glass Workers Union. Glass industry. Quota Act. Immigrants. Pennsylvania ‐ Connellsville. Pennsylvania ‐ Fayette County ‐ Uniontown. United Mine Workers of America. Jones, Mary H. "Mother". Illinois ‐ Chicago. Harding, President Warren G. Hatfield, Governor Henry Drury. "Black Hand". Ku Klux Klan. Medicine and health care. Ritchie County ‐ Pennsboro. Ohio ‐ Columbus. Unions and unionization. Coal mines and mining ‐ Strikes. 44. WEST VIRGINIA UNIVERSITY'S NINETY‐SIXTH COMMENCEMENT EXERCISES. Morgantown, Monongalia County, WV, 31 May 1965. A broadcast on WAJR Radio Station of the commencement ceremonies for the WVU class of 1965. One reel (5") 3 3/4 ips. (R48) Index terms: Monongalia County ‐ Morgantown. West Virginia University ‐ Commencement Exercises. WAJR Radio Station. 45. SCRABBLE CREEK HOLINESS CHURCH. Gauley Bridge, Fayette County, WV, 2 October 1965. A recording of a worship service which includes prayers, hymns, a sermon and speaking in tongues. Two reel (7") 7 1/2 ips. (R49) Index terms: Scrabble Creek Holiness Church. Religion. Fayette County ‐ Gauley Bridge. Hymns. Music and musicians. Prayers. Churches. Brother Simpson. Clergymen. JUST A CLOSER WALK WITH THEE. IS GOD SATISFIED WITH ME. Speaking tongues. 44 46. I. B. ILAR. Charleston, Kanawha County, WV, c. December 1965. A radio broadcast address by Ilar, a member of the International Association of Machinist's organizing committee concerning union organization at the Union Carbide Company's South Charleston plant. One reel (5") 7 1/2 ips. (R50) Index terms: Kanawha County ‐ Charleston. Ilar, I. B. Kanawha County ‐ South Charleston. Union Carbide Company. Unions and unionization. International Association of Machinists. Medicine and health care ‐ Occupational Hazards. Chemical industry. Unions and unionization ‐ Benefits. 47. JOHN TAYLOR. Charleston, Kanawha County, WV, c. December 1965. A radio broadcast address by Taylor, a member of the International Association of Machinists organizing committee, concerning the organization of the Union Carbide Company's South Charleston Plant. One reel (5") 7 1/2 ips. (R51) Index terms: Taylor, John. International Association of Machinists. Kanawha County ‐ Charleston. Mason, Barney. Kanawha County ‐ South Charleston. Union Carbide Company. Unions and unionization. Chemical industry. Taylor, Jack. Green door". 48. WEST VIRGINIA UNIVERSITY'S NINETY‐SEVENTH COMMENCEMENT EXERCISES. Morgantown, Monongalia County, WV, 29 May 1966. A broadcast by the WAJR Radio Station of the commencement ceremonies for the WVU class of 1966. One reel (7") 3 3/4 ips. (R52) Index terms: WAJR Radio Station. Monongalia County ‐ Morgantown. West Virginia University ‐ Commencement Exercises. 49. JESSE STUART. Morgantown, Monongalia County, WV, 24 Febuary 1967. A speech entitled "My Land Has a Voice" by Stuart for the "The Lessons of History" 100th Anniversity Symposium. Two reels (7") 7 1/2 ips. (R53‐54) Index terms: Stuart, Jesse. Wolfe, Thomas. "Yale Review". Poetry ‐ American. Caruso, Mrs. John A. Authors (performers). "Lessons of History" ‐ 100th Anniversary Symposium. "My Land Has a Voice" (speech). Monongalia County ‐ Morgantown. American Revolution. Mason County ‐ Pt. Pleasant. 45 Virginia ‐ Scott County ‐ Hilton Branch. Religion. Kentucky ‐ Prestonburg. Virginia ‐ Patrick County ‐ Stuart. Virginia ‐ Scott County ‐ Hilton. Virginia ‐ Lee County ‐ Pennington Gap. Vanderbilt University. Universities and colleges. Foster, Dr. Ruhl. Caruso, Dr. John A. Appalachia. Faulkner, William. Robert, Elizabeth Maddox. Languages ‐ Gaelic. Guitars. Migration (United States ‐ Northward). North Dakota ‐ Grand Forks. Education. Virginia ‐ Mecklenburg County ‐ Clarksville. Oil and gas industry. Coal industry. Kentucky ‐ Pike County. Appalachia ‐ Cumberland Plateau. Jackson, Andrew. Lincoln family. Clark, General George Rogers. Aborigines. Kentucky ‐ Mason County. Tucker County ‐ Hendricks. Virginia ‐ Halifax County. American Indians. Migration (United States ‐ Westward). Tennessee ‐ Hancock County. Virginia ‐ Alexandria. Cemeteries. Immigrants ‐ Welsh. Immigrants ‐ Scots. Immigrants ‐ Irish. Kentucky ‐ Johnson County. Appalachian culture. Gluck, Reverend Joseph C. Foursman, Scott. University of Indiana. Tennessee ‐ Nashville. Pennington, Lee. University of Kentucky. Mingo County. England ‐ London. Kentucky ‐ Harlan County. Miller, Mississippi. Kentucky ‐ Lexington. 46 Kentucky ‐ Franfort ‐ Poetry Club. Cambell County ‐ Huntington. Davisson, Donald. "Leaves of Grass" (poem). Whitman, Walt. Russell, George. Cambridge University. Oxford University ‐ Trinity College. "Man With a Bull‐Tongue Plow" (poem). "Daughter of the Legend" (poem). Ireland ‐ Ulster. Wilson, President Woodrow. Universities and colleges. Byron, Lord. Frost, Robert. Hardy, Thomas. Twain, Mark. Truman, President Harry S. Appalachian culture. Starcher, Dr. Appalachian culture. "The Time of Man". 50. WILLIAM ENNIS. Granville, Monongalia County, WV, 22 April 1967. An interview with Ennis, a retired coal miner, conducted by John E. Stealey III as part of an oral history project of the West Virginia Collection of West Virginia University concerning wages and working conditions in West Virginia coal mines in the early 1900s. One reel (5") 1 7/8 ips, quality poor. (R55) Index terms: Monongalia County ‐ Granville. Ennis, William. Coal mines and mining. West Virginia University ‐ West Virginia Collection. Coal miners (performers). Stealey, John E. III. Unions and unionization. Martin, Jim. Harrison County ‐ Clarksburg. Harrison County ‐ Glen Falls. Brown, Bill. Fayette County ‐ Piney Branch. Coal mines and mining ‐ History. Coal mines and mining ‐ Working conditions. Monongalia County ‐ Hildebrand. Greenbrier County ‐ Laurel Creek. Pittsburgh coal seam. Coal seams. Marion County ‐ Fairmont. Coal mines and mining ‐ Mechanization. World War I. Scrip. Coal mines and mining ‐ Strikes ‐ 1922. 47 Consolidation Coal Company. Watson Coal Company. Coal companies. Coal mines and mining ‐ Working conditions. 51. JOHN AFICANO. Fairmont, Marion County, WV, 27 April 1967. An interview with Aficano, a retired coal miner, conducted by John E. Stealey III as part of an oral history project of the West Virginia Collection of West Virginia University concerning working conditions in West Virginia coal mines in the early 1900's. One reel (5") 1 7/8 ips, quality fair. (R55) Index terms: Stealey, John E. III. Coal miners (performers). Marion County ‐ Fairmont. Aficano, John. United Mine Workers of America. Carnac, Fred. Fairmont Coal Company. Coal companies. Coal mines and mining ‐ History. Coal mines and mining ‐ Working conditions. Coal mines and mining. West Virginia University ‐ West Virginia Collection. Monongalia County ‐ Osage. Allavato, Frank. Kennedy, President John F. Truman, President Harry S. Company unions. Unions and unionization. Coal mines and mining ‐ Working conditions. 52. HARLEY BYRD. Bertha Hill, Monongalia County, WV, 27 April 1967. An interview with Byrd, a retired miner, conducted by John E. Stealey III, as part of an oral history project for the West Virginia Collection of West Virginia University concerning working conditions in West Virginia coal mines from 1913. Partial reel (5") 1 7/8 ips. (R55) Index terms: Byrd, Harley. Coal miners (performers). Monongalia County ‐ Bertha Hill. Keeney, Frank. Alco, Nick. Davis, Freemont. Miley, Frank. Unions ‐ Organizers. World War II. Unions ‐ Open shop. Coal mines and mining ‐ Mechanization. Marion County ‐ Fairmont. Continental Coal Company. Cassville Coal Mine. Coal mines. Showalter, Howard. Jacksonville Agreement. 48 Wilson, President Woodrow. Kanawha County ‐ Kelly Creek. Jones, John S. World War I. Loggers and logging. Pittsburgh coal seam. Coal seams. Scrip. Company stores. Taylor County ‐ Remington. Pittsylvania Coal Company. Monongalia County ‐ Scotts Run. Coal mines and mining ‐ History. Coal companies. Coal mines and mining ‐ Working conditions. Coal mines and mining. West Virginia University ‐ West Virginia Collection. Stealey, John E. III. Coal mines and mining ‐ Strikes ‐ 1922. Lewis, John L. Company towns. Medicine and health care. Jones Coal Company. Yellow dogs ‐ Contracts. Lawmen. Swickley coal seam. McClain, Joe. Monongalia County ‐ Morgantown. Maryland ‐ Baltimore. Ohio ‐ Cleveland. Morris, Andy. Pennsylvania ‐ Washington. Monongahela Railroad. Railroads. Coal mines and mining ‐ Safety measures. 53. RAY BROOKS. Cassville, Monongalia County, WV, 29 April 1967. An interview with Brooks, a retired coal miner, conducted by John E. Stealey III as part of an oral history project for the West Virginia Collection of West Virginia University, concerning Brooks family history and union organization in Monongalia and Marion Counties. Partial reel (5") 1 7/8 ips. (R56) Index terms: Unions and unionization. Coal mines and mining. Brook family. West Virginia University ‐ West Virginia Collection. Stealey, John E. III. Coal miners (performers). Monongalia County ‐ Cassville. Brooks, Ray. Afro‐Americans. Coal mines and mining ‐ Strikes ‐ 1922. 49 Monongalia County ‐ Scotts Run. Marion County ‐ Fairmont. Showalter, Howard. Continental Coal Company. Coal companies. World War I. Works and Spiker Company. Fayette County ‐ Indianhead. Farmers and farming. Monongalia County ‐ Cassville. 54. JACOB OURS. Cassville, Monongalia County, WV, 29 April 1967. An interview with Ours, a retired coal miner, conducted by John E. Stealey III as part of an oral history project for the West Virginia Collection of West Virginia University concerning his early life as a farmer, working conditions in the coal mines and union organization. Partial reel (5") 1 7/8 ips. (R56) Index terms: Ours, Jacob. Farmers and farming. Stealey, John E. III. Coal miners (performers). Monongalia County ‐ Cassville. Coal companies. Preston County Railroad. Maryland ‐ Deerpark. Railroads. Coal mines and mining ‐ Working conditions. Coal mines and mining. Unions and unionization. West Virginia University ‐ West Virginia Collection. Hawk and Rattler Company. Pennsylvania ‐ Masontown. Afro‐Americans. Coal mines and mining ‐ Strikes ‐ 1922. McGee, Jack. Osage Explosion 1940. Coal mines and mining ‐ Disasters. Monongalia County ‐ Osage. Preston County ‐ Kingwood. King, John B. Christopher Coal Company. O'Neill, Ed. Christopher, Lantin and Showalter Company. Merchants. Simpson, Al. Davis, J. M. Monongalia County ‐ Hildebrand. Frick Coal Company. Davis, Charlie. Upshur County. Bowser, Bill. Strikebreakers. 50 Price, Russell. Coal mines and mining ‐ Strikes. Coal mines and mining ‐ Safety measures. World War I. Pennsylvania ‐ Kittaning. Pennsylvania ‐ Johnstown. Monongalia County ‐ Osage. Maryland ‐ Bendix. Tucker County ‐ Thomas. Bendix Coal Company. Stubblemyer, (?). Unions and unionization. Johnson, C.(?). Conner, (?). Crow, Jover (?). Coal mines and mining ‐ Working conditions. Stewart, (?). Nelders, (?). Good Humor Inn. 55. NICOLA PIZZOFERRATO. Norton, Randolph County, WV, 2 May 1967. An interview with Pizzoferrato, a retired coal miner, conducted by John E. Stealey III as part of an oral history project for the West Virginia Collection of West Virginia University concerning the national labor movement, coal industry working conditions and coal mine mechanization. Partial reel (5") 1 7/8 ips. (R56) Index terms: Randolph County ‐ Coalton. Marion County ‐ Barrackville. Roane County ‐ Millard. Randolph County ‐ Weaver. Coke and coke ovens. Randolph County ‐ Harding. Monongalia County ‐ Morgantown. Coal mines and mining ‐ Mechanization. Coal mines and mining ‐ Working conditions. Coal mines and mining. Unions and unionization. West Virginia University ‐ West Virginia Collection. Stealey, John E. III. Coal miners (performers). Randolph County ‐ Norton. Pizzoferrato, Nicola. Baldwin‐Felts Detective Agency. Tucker County ‐ Thomas. Holland, Dr. Coal mines and mining ‐ Safety measures. Cassidy Coal Mine. Harding Coal Mine. Junior Coal Mine. Coal mines. Western Maryland Railroad. Baltimore and Ohio Railroad. 51 Railroads. Roosevelt, President Franklin D. World War II. Upshur County ‐ Buckhannon. Randolph County ‐ Elkins. Drennan, Everett. West Virginia Coal and Coke Company. Coal companies. Logan County ‐ Logan. Farlan, John. Coal mines and mining ‐ Strikes. Housing. Company towns. Company stores. United Mine Workers of America. Lewis, John L. Davis, C.E. Wilson, President Woodrow. Unions and unionization. Italy ‐ Samona. Davis, John T. Randolph County ‐ Coalton. Coal mines and mining ‐ Mechanization. 56. JAMES RICHARDSON. Coalton, Randolph County, WV, May 1967. An interview with Richardson, a retired coal miner, conducted by John E. Stealey III as part of an oral history project for the West Virginia Collection of West Virginia University concerning Richardson's early life and working conditions in the coalfields. Partial reel (5") 1 7/8 ips. (R57) Index terms: Richard, James. Upshur County ‐ Tomlinsville. W.H. Green Company. Coal companies. Coal mines and mining. West Virginia University ‐ West Virginia Collection. Stealey, John E. III. Coal miners (performers). Randolph County ‐ Coalton. Connaly, John. Unions ‐ Organizers. Unions and unionization. Coal mines and mining ‐ Wages and hours. Fayette County ‐ Sewell. Randolph County ‐ Glady. Pocahontas County ‐ Cheat Mountain. New River Coal Mining Company. Monserette Coal Company. Davis Coal and Land Company. Tucker County ‐ Davis. Farmers and farming. Pennsylvania ‐ Kittaning. World War I. 52 Upshur County ‐ Buckhannon. Coal mines and mining ‐ Mechanization. Marshall County ‐ Moundsville. Huff, Ed. Coal mines and mining ‐ Working conditions. Greenmar Coal Company. Randolph County ‐ Elkins. Teti, Tony. Davis, C.F. Green, Billy. Walker, (?). Beamis, (?). Marley (?), Frank. Upshur County ‐ Buckhannon. Randolph County ‐ Norton. 57. BERNARD RUCKER. Coalton, Randolph County, WV, 2 May 1967. An interview with Rucker, a retired coal miner, conducted by John E. Stealey III as part of an oral history project for the West Virginia Collection of West Virginia University concerning conditions in West Virginia coalfields and early attempts at union organization. Partial reel (5") 1 7/8 ips. (R57) Index terms: Stealey, John E. III. Coal miners (performers). Randolph County ‐ Coalton. Rucker, Bernard. Davis, Henry D. Child labor. Unions and unionization. Coal mines and mining ‐ Working conditions. Coal companies. Coal mines and mining. West Virginia University ‐ West Virginia Collection. Medicine and health care. Coal mines and mining ‐ Safety measures. Barbour County ‐ Belington. Davis, John T. Baltimore and Ohio Railroad. Western Maryland Railroad. Kanawha County ‐ Charleston. Elkins, Senator Steven B. West Virginia Coal and Coke Corporation. Barbour County ‐ Junior. Randolph County ‐ Mabie. Randolph County ‐ Harding. Randolph County ‐ Norton. Coal and Coke Railroad. Railroads. Monongalia County ‐ Morgantown. Company stores. Company towns. Immigrants. 53 Roosevelt, President Franklin D. Strikebreakers. Monongalia County ‐ Jere. Monongalia County ‐ Cassville. Gilbert and Davis Coal Company. Monongalia County ‐ Scotts Run. Coal mines and mining ‐ Strikes. Monongalia County ‐ Osage. Coal mines and mining ‐ Working conditions. Davis Coal and Land Company. Tucker County ‐ Davis. Randolph County ‐ Elkins. Flannigan family. Hotels and inns. Pennsylvania Hotels. Joyce Hotels. Merchants. Churches. Blair, Dr. Pilson, Mr. Whiteman, (?), Paul. Goff, Mr. Messenger, Cliff (?). (?)and White Coal Company. 58. HARVEY WINTER. Norton, Randolph County, WV, 2 May 1967. An interview with Winter, a retired coal miner, conducted by John E. Stealey III as part of an oral history project for the West Virginia Collection of West Virginia University concerning state and national union organization and conditions in the coalfields. Partial reel (5") 1 7/8 ips. (R56‐57) Index terms: World War I. Blizzard, Bill. Jackson County ‐ Scotts Mill. Kanawha County ‐ Cabin Creek. Kanawha County ‐ Paint Creek. Coal mines and mining ‐ Working conditions. Coal mines and mining. Unions and unionization. West Virginia University ‐ West Virginia Collection. Stealey, John E. III. Coal miners (performers). Randolph County ‐ Norton. December, Harvey. Mercer County ‐ Bluefield. Hatfield, Sid. Felts, Bill. Baldwin‐Felts Detective Agency. Mingo County ‐ Matewan. Tug River. Logan County ‐ Logan. Chaffin, Don. 54 Coal mines and mining ‐ Wages and hours. World War II. Randolph County. Harrison County ‐ Salem. Talyor County ‐ Pruntytown. West Virginia Coal and Coke Corporation. West Virginia Coal and Coke Company. Kanawha County ‐ Charleston. Coal mines and mining ‐ Strikes. Marion County ‐ Fairmont. Educators. Randolph County ‐ Coalton. Afro‐Americans. Mexico. Roosevelt, President Franklin D. Raleigh County ‐ Winding Gulf. Randolph, Senator Jennings. Maryland ‐ Baltimore. Davis and Elkins College. Universities and colleges. Housing. United Mine Workers of America. Yellow dogs ‐ Contracts. Scrip. Company stores. Randolph County ‐ Mabie. Randolph County ‐ Harding. Barbour County ‐ Junior. Western Maryland Railroad. Railroads. Company doctors. Coal mines and mining ‐ Safety measures. Randolph County ‐ Elkins. McDowell County ‐ Welch. Mingo County ‐ Williamson. Chambers, Mr. Wilburnsdorff, (?). Stokesberry, (?). Randolph County ‐ Norton. Harold, Mr. Kanawha County. Boone County. Mercer County. Logan County. Raleigh County. Mingo County. McDowell County. 59. JAMES WALTER BROWN. Randall, Monongalia County, WV, 4 May 1967. An interview with Brown, a retired coal miner, conducted by John E. Stealey III as part of an oral history project for the West Virginia Collection of West Virginia 55 University concerning the various types of jobs in the coal industry, mechanization, and labor troubles in the 1920s. Partial reel (5") 1 7/8 ips. (R58) Index terms: Brown, James Walter. Stealey, John E. III. West Virginia University ‐ West Virginia Collection. Coal miners (performers). Monongalia County ‐ Randall. Coal mines and mining ‐ Strikes. Lawmen. Coal mines and mining ‐ Wages and hours. Scrip. Coal mines and mining ‐ Strikes ‐ 1927. Monongalia County ‐ Scotts Run. Monongalia County ‐ Morgantown. Bowman, Frank L. Trope, Fred. Company stores. Company towns. Monongalia County ‐ Osage. Coal mines and mining ‐ Strikes ‐ 1922. Trope Coal Mine. Coal mines. Pennsylvania ‐ Mount Sterling. Pennsylvania ‐ Sunshine. Pennsylvania ‐ Fayette County ‐ Point Marion. Coke and coke ovens. Pennsylvania ‐ Bessemer. Coal mines and mining ‐ Wages and hours. Pittsburgh coal seam. Coal seams. Pennsylvania ‐ Besco. Pennsylvania ‐ Fayette County. Pennsylvania ‐ East Millsburough. Marion County ‐ Hammond. Unions and unionization. Coal mines and mining ‐ Job description. Coal mines and mining ‐ Mechanization. Coal mines and mining. Company towns ‐ Surveilance. Brooke County ‐ Wellsburg. Kanawha County ‐ Kelly Creek. Coberly, Jim. Dutin Run Coal Mine. Sessy Coal Mine. Coal mines and mining ‐ Mechanization. Baltimore and Ohio Railroad. Monongalia Railroad. Railroads. Afro‐Americans. Monongalia County ‐ Evansdale. 56 Yellow dogs. Monongalia County ‐ Osage. Coal mines and mining ‐ Strikes. Coal mines. Coal mines and mining ‐ Job description. 60. MICHAEL SHIELDS, JR. Bertha Hill, Monongalia County, WV, 4 May 1967. An interview with Shields, a retired coal miner, conducted by John E. Stealey III as part of an oral history project for the West Virginia Collection of West Virginia University concerning medical care of the miners and labor troubles in the coalfields. Partial reel (5") 1 7/8 ips. (R57) Index terms: Shields, Michael Jr. Hanna, M.A. Pennsylvania ‐ Bridgeville. Pennsylvania ‐ Cherry Valley. Unions and unionization. Medicine and health care. Stealey, John E. III. Coal miners (performers). Monongalia County ‐ Bertha Hill. Cleveland Clinic. Hospitals. Depression. Pennsylvania ‐ Burgettstown. Scrip. Tucker County ‐ Thomas. Coal mines and mining ‐ Safety measures. Swickley coal seam. Coal seams. Monongalia County ‐ Scotts Run. Pickett, Dr. Monongalia County ‐ Morgantown. Coal mines and mining ‐ Working conditions. Coal mines and mining ‐ Mechanization. Gilbert and Davis Coal Company. Monongalia County ‐ Pursglove. Coal mines and mining ‐ Strikes. Pittsburgh coal seam. Coal seams. World War I. Coal mines and mining ‐ Wages and hours. Company towns. England. Consolidation Coal Company. Pittsburgh and Eastern Coal Company. Coal companies. Medicine and health care. Boyer, Dr. Monongalia County ‐ Cassville. Douglas, Dr. Rilling, Dr. McGraw, Dr. 57 61. BROOKS SHOEMAKER. Bertha Hill, Monongalia County, WV, 4 May 1967. An interview with Shoemaker, a retired coal miner, conducted by John E. Stealey III as part of an oral history project for the West Virginia Collection of West Virginia University concerning a description of work in the mines before unionization and early union efforts to improve conditions. Partial reel (5") 1 7/8 ips. (R58) Index terms: Shoemaker, Brooks. World War I. Unions and unionization ‐ Benefits. Unions and unionization. Coal mines and mining ‐ Working conditions. West Virginia University ‐ West Virginia Collection. Stealey, John E. III. Coal miners (performers). Monongalia County ‐ Bertha Hill. Christopher Coal Company. Showalter, Howard. Afro‐Americans. Alabama. Rail and River Coal Company. Sands Coal Mine. Coal mines and mining ‐ Strikes. Coal mines and mining ‐ Wages and hours. Marion County ‐ Rivesville. Parker Run Coal Mine. Coal mines. Marion County ‐ Fairmont. West Virginia ‐ Hike. Hike, R.M. Pittsburgh Coal Company. Coal companies. Tenney, Orville. Coal mines and mining ‐ Safety measures. Zinn, Dr. Charles F. Medicine and health care. Monongalia County ‐ Morgantown. Hancock County ‐ Weirton. Corder, Ross. Company stores. Hedgedore Coal Company. Pennsylvania ‐ Fayette County ‐ Point Marion. Consolidation Coal Company. Monongalia County ‐ Scotts Run. Coal mines and mining ‐ Working Comditions. 62. MR. AND MRS. JACK KLEVISHER. Pierce, Tucker County, WV, 16 May 1967. An interview with Mr. Klevisher, a retired coal miner, and his wife conducted by John E. Stealey III as part of an oral history project for the West Virginia Collection of West Virginia University concerning conditions in West Virginia coal mines and union organization. Partial reel (5") 1 7/8 ips. (R59) Index terms: Coal miners (performers). 58 Tucker County ‐ Pierce. Klevisher, Mrs. Jack. Klevisher, Jack. Lewis County ‐ Weston. Immigrants. Harrison County ‐ Clarksburg. Unions and unionization. Coal mines and mining ‐ Working conditions. Coal mines and mining. West Virginia University ‐ West Virginia Collection. Stealey, John E. III. Music and musicians. Utilities ‐ Water systems. Utility companies. Western Maryland Railroad. Railroads. Company housing. Bucksten and Lanstreet Store. Merchants. Roosevelt, President Franklin D. Churches. Coal mines and mining ‐ Safety measures. Pendleton County ‐ Sand Ridge. Strikebreakers. Barbour County ‐ Phillippi. Coal mines and mining ‐ Strikes ‐ 1922. World War I. Immigrants ‐ Yugoslavian. Coal mines and mining ‐ Wages and hours. Preston County ‐ Kempton. Davis Coal and Coke Company. Coal companies. Randolph County ‐ Pickens. Tucker County ‐ Davis. Unions and unionization. Preston County ‐ Kempton. 63. CHARLEY EDWARD LOSH. Pierce, Tucker County, WV, 16 May 1967. An interview with Losh, a retired coal miner, conducted by John E. Stealey III as part of an oral history project for the West Virginia Collection of West Virginia University concerning working conditions and labor troubles in the West Virginia coalfields during the 1920s. Partial reel (7") 1 7/8 ips. (R58) Index terms: Phillips, Raymond. Props, John. Wagner, Albert. Stokes, Floyd. Coal mines and mining ‐ Strikes ‐ 1922. Coal mines and mining. Western Maryland Railroad. Railroads. Bolton, Dr. 59 Company towns. Strikebreakers. Tucker County ‐ Parsons. Coal mines and mining ‐ Wages and hours. Pennsylvania ‐ Kittaning. Tucker County ‐ Davis. Tucker County ‐ Thomas. Randolph County ‐ Coalton. Benbush Coal Mine. Coal mines. Davis Coal and Coke Company. Davis Coal and Coke Company. Coal companies. Tucker County ‐ Thomas. Unions and unionization. Coal mines and mining ‐ Working conditions. West Virginia University ‐ West Virginia Collection. Coal mines and mining. Coal mines and mining. Stealey, John E. III. Coal miners (performers). Tucker County ‐ Pierce. Losh, Charley Edward. Afro‐Americans. Immigrants. Merchants. Bucksten and Lanstreet Store. Company stores. Ohio County ‐ Wheeling. Universities and colleges. Shepardstown College. Potomac State College. Davis and Elkins College. Universities and colleges. Mountaineer Coal Company. Migration (West Virginia ‐ Northward). Ohio ‐ Kempton. Ohio ‐ Dayton. Churches. Moonshine and moonshining. Utilities ‐ Water systems. Pennsylvania ‐ Pittsburgh. Maryland ‐ Baltimore. Consolidation Coal Company. Mayo, John. Jones, John T. Archerod, Mike. Afro‐Americans. Monongalia County ‐ Morgantown. Harrison County ‐ Clarksburg. Coal mines and mining ‐ Safety measures. 60 Coal mines and mining ‐ Working conditions. Thomas, Louie. Harrison, Henry. Scrip. Coal companies ‐ Guards. Strikebreakers. Urbanic, Mr. "Hunkytown". Churches. 64. MR. AND MRS. CARL C. PERKINS. Thomas, Tucker County, WV, 16 May 1967. An interview with Mr. and Mrs. Perkins conducted by John E. Stealey III as part of an oral history project of the West Virginia Collection of West Virginia University concerning working conditions in the West Virginia coalfields during the 1920s and 1930s. Partial reel (5") 1 7/8 ips. (R59) Index terms: Perkins, Carl C. West Virginia University ‐ West Virginia Collection. Stealey, John E. III. Tucker County ‐ Thomas. Perkins, Mrs. Carl C. Company housing. Company towns. Davis, Henry G. Davis Coal and Coke Company. Coal companies. Barbour County ‐ Dartmoor. Barbour County ‐ Belington. Barbour County ‐ Junior. Randolph County ‐ Weaver. World War I. Coal mines and mining ‐ Wages and hours. Perkins, Burl. Randolph County ‐ Coalton. Coal mines and mining ‐ Working conditions ‐ 1920‐1939. Coal miners (performers). Coal mines and mining. Coal mines and mining ‐ Mechanization. Coal mines and mining. Coal mines and mining ‐ Strikes ‐ 1944. Unions and unionization. Monongalia County ‐ Everettsville. Hewling Lumber Company Company. Thompson and Blake Company. Cheat River. Doddridge County ‐ Greenwood. Thompson Lumber Company. Lumber companies. Doddridge County. Canada. Roberts, George. Tucker County Coal Company. 61 Coal companies. Utilities ‐ Water systems. Tucker County ‐ Coketon. Coal companies ‐ Guards. Unions ‐ Organization. Roosevelt, President Franklin D. Scrip. Randolph County ‐ Elkins. Coal mines and mining ‐ Safety measures. Medicine and health care. Tucker County ‐ Parsons. Strikebreakers. Afro‐Americans. Strikebreakers. Unions and unionization. Coal mines and mining ‐ Strikes ‐ 1922. World War I. United States Army. Tucker County ‐ Thomas. Company stores. Gallager, (?). Blair, (?). New Brunswick ‐ Centerville. Maine. Cornay, Mr. 65. CARSON E. PETERS. Thomas, Tucker County, WV, 16 May 1967. An interview with Peters, a retired coal miner, conducted by John E. Stealey III as part of an oral history project for the West Virginia Collection of West Virginia University concerning his family history, his early life on the farm and union organization. Partial reel (5") 1 7/8 ips. (R59) Index terms: Tucker County ‐ Thomas. Peters, Carson E. Coal mines and mining ‐ Wages and hours. Western Maryland Railroad. Railroads. Harrison County. Evans Creek Coal and Coke Company. Mineral County ‐ Oakmont. Black Diamond Coal Company. Davis Coal and Coke Company. Coal companies. Farmers and farming. Mineral County ‐ Emeryville. West Virginia University ‐ West Virginia Collection. Coal mines and mining. Stealey, John E. III. Coal miners (performers). Harrison County ‐ Clarksburg. Bankers and banking. Miners and Merchants Bank. 62 Unions and unionization. Tucker County ‐ Davis. Tucker County ‐ Benbush. Tucker County ‐ Pierce. Silicosis. Coal miners ‐ Diseases and hygiene. Medicine and health care. Preston County ‐ Kempton. Depression. Ohio County ‐ Tridelphia. Valley Camp Coal Company. Coal companies. Ohio County ‐ Wheeling. Logan County. Coal mines and mining ‐ Strikes ‐ 1922. Scrip. Maryland ‐ Baltimore. Maryland ‐ Shelmar. Logan County ‐ Slagle. World War I. New York. General Electric Company. Pennsylvania ‐ Ene. Freeport coal seam. Coal seams. Jeffrey Manufacturing Company. Ohio ‐ Columbus. Iland, Walter. DePoe, Mr. Gleason, (?). 66. S.L. ELZA. Thomas, Tucker County, WV. 17 May 1967. An interview with Elza, a retired coal miner, conducted by John E. Stealey III as part of an oral history project for the West Virginia Collection of West Virginia University concerning working conditions and labor organization in the West Virginia coal industry during the 1920s‐1940s. Partial reel (5") 1 7/8 ips. (R60) Index terms: Eliza, S. L. Pennsylvania ‐ Fayette County ‐ Point Marion. Unions and unionization. Coal mines and mining ‐ Working conditions ‐ 1920‐1940. West Virginia University ‐ West Virginia Collection. Coal mines and mining. Stealey, John E. III. Coal miners (performers). Tucker County ‐ Thomas. Coal companies ‐ Guards. Coal mines and mining ‐ Wages and hours. Monongalia River. Frick, H. G. Strikebreakers. Coal mines and mining ‐ Strikes ‐ 1922. 63 Pittsburgh coal seam. Coal seams. Big Vein Coal Company. Coal companies. Pennsylvania ‐ Fayette County ‐ Connellsville. Randolph County ‐ Horton. Monongalia County ‐ Canyon City. Cheat River. Randolph County ‐ Wymer. Harrison County ‐ Clarksburg. Barbour County ‐ Phillippi. Raleigh County ‐ Beckley. Topper Coal Company. Coal mines and mining. Coal mines and mining ‐ Strikes ‐ 1944. Scrip. Preston County ‐ Kempton. Tucker County ‐ Pierce. Bucksten and Lanstreet Store. Merchants. Company stores. Scott, Joe. Gilmer County. Randolph County ‐ Elkins. Tucker County ‐ Coketon. Tucker County ‐ Benbush. Tucker County ‐ Davis. Tucker County Coal Company. Davis Coal and Coke Company. Horton, D.C. Gallager, Mr. Morgan, Mr. Pennsylvania ‐ Fayette County ‐ Connellsville. 67. FRANK LENCEK. Thomas, Tucker County, WV, 19 May 1967. An interview with Lencek, a retired coal miner, conducted by John E. Stealey III as part of an oral history project for the West Virginia Collection of West Virginia University concerning working conditions and unionization in West Virginia coalfields during the 1920s. (Two) partial reel(s) (5") 1 7/8 ips. (R60‐61) Index terms: Lencek, Frank. Coal miners (performers). Tucker County ‐ Thomas. Coal mines and mining ‐ Working conditions. Preston County ‐ Kempton. Tucker County ‐ Pierce. Strikebreakers. Scrip. Company stores. Immigrants ‐ Slovenian. Monongalia County ‐ Scotts Run. Ohio ‐ Cleveland. 64 Randolph County ‐ Elkins. Railroads ‐ Train wrecks. Railroads. Coal mines and mining ‐ Strikes ‐ 1922. Bethlehem Steel Company. Steel companies. Pennsylvania ‐ Johnstown. Maryland ‐ Cumberland. Pennsylvania. Coal mines and mining ‐ Wages and hours. Coal mines and mining ‐ Disasters. Kempton Explosion 1916. Preston County ‐ Kempton. Immigrants. Unions and unionization. Coal mines and mining ‐ Working conditions ‐ 1920s. West Virginia University ‐ West Virginia Collection. Coal mines and mining. Stealey, John E. III. Unions and unionization. Dobrich, Mr. 68. CHARLES NICHOLS. Thomas, Tucker County, WV, 19 May 1967. An interview with Nichols, a retired coal miner, conducted by John E. Stealey III as part of an oral history project for the West Virginia Collection of West Virginia University concerning labor organization and working conditions in the West Virginia coalfields during the 1920s and 1930s. Partial reel (5") 1 7/8 ips. (R60) Index terms: Nichols, Charles. Coal miners (performers). Tucker County ‐ Thomas. Coal seams. Coal mines and mining ‐ Wages and hours. Maryland ‐ Baltimore. Immigrants ‐ Lithuanian. Coal mines and mining ‐ Working conditions ‐ 1920‐1940. Unions and unionization. West Virginia University ‐ West Virginia Collection. Coal mines and mining. Davis Coal and Coke Company. Coal companies. Coke and coke ovens. Immigrants. Scrip. Afro‐Americans. Merchants. Bucksten and Lanstreet Store. Company stores. Tucker County ‐ Parsons. Company housing ‐ Evictions. Coal mines and mining ‐ Strikes ‐ 1922. World War I. 65 Bakerstown coal seam. Harrison County ‐ Clarksburg. Compass Coal Company. Coal mines and mining ‐ Mechanization. Davis, Henry G. Davis, Jack. Monongah Explosion ‐ 1907. Coal mines and mining ‐ Disasters. Maryland ‐ Cumberland. Randolph County ‐ Elkins. Virginia. Medicine and health care. Coal mines and mining ‐ Working conditions ‐ 1930s. Unions ‐ Organizers. Politics and politicians ‐ Company Pressure. Railroad workers. West Maryland Railroad. Jones, (?). Garvey, Mark. Tucker County ‐ Davis. Tucker County ‐ Pierce. Tucker County ‐ Benbush. Preston County ‐ Kempton. Calhoun County ‐ Douglas. Cumberland Coal Company. "half‐turn". Unions and unionization. Railroads ‐ Train wrecks. 69. JAMES BREWNER. DuQuoin, Illinois, 10 December 1977. An interview with Brewner, a retired coal miner born in 1892, conducted by Barbara Herndon. Brewner recounts his childhood and early life in southern Illinois and describes his work as a trapper, muledriver and bootlegger. He also discusses the various immigrant groups in DuQuoin and their position in the struggle between the Progessive Mine Workers and the United Mine Workers. One c60 cassette, transcription available. (R62) Index terms: Illinois ‐ DuQuoin. Brewner, James. Immigrants. Coal mines and mining. Childhood ‐ Reminiscences. Coal miners (performers). Mules and muledriving. Coal mines. Coal companies. Paradise Coal Company. Illinois ‐ New Burnside. United Mine Workers of America. Progressive Mine Workers of America. Unions and unionization. Immigrants ‐ German. Coal miners. 66 Illinois ‐ Eguality. Immigrants ‐ Scots. Company stores. Coal mines and mining ‐ Equipment and supplies. Coal mines and mining ‐ Job description. Busirus Coal Company. Coal mining machinery. Gayle Coal Company. Williams, Charlie. Whiteash Coal Mine. Davis Coal Mine. Majestic Coal Mine. Coal mines and mining ‐ Wages and hours. Mulkeytown March. Murder. Moonshine and moonshining. Coal mines and mining ‐ Strikes. Jacksonville Agreement. Lewis, John L. Grild, Garner. Men's organizations. Afro‐Americans. Immigrants ‐ Welsh. Immigrants ‐ Irish. Immigrants ‐ Italian. Illinois ‐ DuQuoin. Gayle Coal Company. United Mine Workers of America. Progressive Mine Workers of America. Mules and muledriving. 70. CHARLES H. SHAFFER. Thomas, Tucker County, WV, 19 May 1967. An interview with Shaffer, a retired coal miner, conducted by John E. Stealey III as part of an oral history project for the West Virginia Collection of West Virginia University concerning union organization and mechanization of the mines. Partial reel (5") 1 7/8 ips. (R60) Index terms: Tucker County ‐ Thomas. Shaffer, Charles H. Tucker County ‐ Saint George. Child labor. Rhinehart, Squire. Coal mines and mining ‐ Mechanization. Unions ‐ Organization. West Virginia University ‐ West Virginia Collection. Stealey, John E. III. Coal miners (performers). Pennsylvania ‐ Boswell. Close, Harley. Coke and coke ovens. Kent, M. E. Jeffries, Sam B. Grant County ‐ Henry. 67 Coal mines and mining ‐ Mechanization. Smith, Andrew (?). Depression. Harmon, Bill. Georgia. Strikebreakers. Afro‐Americans. Randolph County ‐ Coalton. Bucksten and Lanstreet Store. Merchants. Preston County ‐ Kempton. Scrip. Company stores. Cumberland Coal Company. Coal companies. Calhoun County ‐ Douglas. Tucker County ‐ Coketon. Davis, Jack. McVale, Bill. Burdoc, Alec. Marion County ‐ Fairmont. Shaffer, Luke. Unions ‐ Company. Yellow dogs. Kanawha County ‐ Black Fork. Western Maryland Railroad. Coal companies ‐ Guards. Maryland ‐ Baltimore. Stewart, A. B. Davis, Henry G. Rockefeller, John D. Coal mines and mining ‐ Strikes ‐ 1922. Railroads ‐ Train wrecks. Railroads. Tucker County ‐ Parsons. Coal mines and mining ‐ Wages and hours. Tucker County ‐ Pierce. Tucker County ‐ Benbush. Davis Coal and Coke Company. Blacksmiths and blacksmithing. Coal mines and mining ‐ Working conditions. Benedetta, Mr. 71. WILLIAM FOLEY. Cassville, Monongalia County, WV, 31 May 1967. An interview with Foley, a retired coal miner, conducted by John E. Stealey III as part of an oral history project for the West Virginia Collection of West Virginia University concerning Foley's early life, mechanization in the mines and state and national labor organization. One (partial) reel (5") 1 7/8 ips. (R62) Index terms: Foley, William. Unions ‐ Organization. Unions and unionization. 68 Coal mines and mining ‐ Mechanization. West Virginia University ‐ West Virginia Collection. Coal mines and mining. Stealey, John E. III. Coal miners (performers). Monongalia County ‐ Cassville. Sports ‐ Baseball. Rinther, Dal(?). Bittner, Van A. Lewis, John L. Marky, Frank. Unions and unionization ‐ Leaders. Barbour Coal Mine. Monongalia County ‐ New Hill. Company stores. Pittsburgh coal seam. Swickley coal seam. Waynesburg Coal. Coal seams. Tucker County ‐ Davis. Monongalia County ‐ Osage. Pennsylvania ‐ Fayette County ‐ Connellsville. Golden Coal Mine. Bunker. Coal mines and mining ‐ Safety measures. Medicine and health care. Politics and politicians ‐ Political pressure. Core, Charlie. Marion County ‐ Fairmont. Monongalia County ‐ Scotts Run. Mitchell, Tony. Willard, Jess. Harrison County ‐ Shinnston. Showalter, "Doc". Parker Run. Coal mines and mining ‐ Wages and hours. Grayson, Jack. Christopher, Frank. Coal mining machinery. Monroe County ‐ Union. Company stores. Scrip. Continental Coal Company. Moonshine and moonshining. Carlos, Monty. Ours, Jacob. Hilary, Gus. During, Hal. Preston County. Loring, Burt. Consolidation Coal Company. 69 Adams, Tom. Strikebreakers. Henry, Jim. Coal companies. Alabama. Mississippi. Yellow dogs. Strikebreakers. Afro‐Americans. Farm laborers. Railroad workers. Trope Coal Mine. Coal mines. Cumberland Coal and Coke Company. Dorcher, Stanley. Coal mines and mining ‐ Working conditions. Reeco, Gasburn. Western Maryland Railroad. Railroads. Jones, Bill. Baker, Judge. Coal miners ‐ Hunger Strike 1930s. Lazelle, Judge I. Yates, Sheriff. Scrip. Unions ‐ Organization ‐ Safety committees. Unions ‐ Organization ‐ Mine committees. Davis, R. M. Thomas, Dave. Ohio. Alabama. Wisconsin. Coal mines and mining ‐ Mechanization. Coal mining machinery. Higginbotham, Mr.(?). Cinder, Mrs. "Black Jack". Webster County ‐ Miller Hill. 72. FREDERICK WALKER. Cassville, Monongalia County, WV, 31 May 1967. An interview with Walker, a retired coal miner, conducted by John E. Stealey III as part of an oral history project for the West Virginia Collection of West Virginia University concerning the nature of work, mechanization and racial discrimination in the mines. Partial reel (5") 1 7/8 ips. (R62) Index terms: Monongalia County ‐ Cassville. Walker, Frederick. West Virginia University ‐ West Virginia Collection. Coal mines and mining. Stealey, John E. III. Coal miners (performers). Preston County ‐ Albright. 70 Carmichael, (?). King, Dr. Martin Luther. Coal mines and mining ‐ Mechanization. Pennsylvania. Unions and unionization. Showalter, Howard. Strikebreakers. Alabama. Migration (Afro‐Americans ‐ Coal mines). Monongalia County ‐ Osage. Afro‐Americans ‐ Discrimination. Coal miners. Consolidation Coal Company. Christian, Frank. Continental Coal Company. Coal companies. Coal mines and mining ‐ Job description. Child labor. Scrip. Company stores. Coal mines and mining ‐ Wages and hours. Afro‐Americans. McDowell County ‐ Vivian. Peerless Coal Company. Coal companies. Virginia ‐ Danville. Coal mines and mining ‐ Mechanization. Coal mines and mining ‐ Working conditions. Gardening. Davis, Phil. Politics and politicians. Walker, Mrs. Fredrick. Monongalia County ‐ Morgantown. Runner, Hugh. Saint Steven's Baptist Church. Churches. Afro‐Americans. Raleigh County. Fayette County. 73. WALTER WHITEHAIR. Cassville, Monongalia County, WV, 31 May 1967. An interview with Whitehair, a retired coal miner, conducted by John E. Stealey III as part of an oral history project for the West Virginia Collection of West Virginia University concerning working conditions and unionization in West Virginia coalfields. Partial reel (5") 1 7/8 ips, quality poor to unintelligible. (R61) Index terms: Whitehair, Walter. Railroads ‐ Train wrecks. Railroads. Tucker County ‐ Parsons. Yellow dogs. Coal mines and mining ‐ Strikes ‐ 1922. 71 Tucker County ‐ Davis. World War I. Unions and unionization. Coal mines and mining ‐ Working conditions. West Virginia University ‐ West Virginia Collection. Coal mines and mining. Stealey, John E. III. Coal miners (performers). Monongalia County ‐ Cassville. Maxwell, Dr. Marion County ‐ Fairmont. Logue, Dr. Grant County ‐ Maysville. Red Stone Coal Mine. Consolidation Coal Company. Mine Foreman's Union. Coal mines and mining ‐ Strikes ‐ 1944. Lewis, John L. Coal mines and mining ‐ Study and teaching. Kanawha County ‐ Charleston. Monongalia County ‐ Bertha Hill. Swickley coal seam. Pittsburgh coal seam. Coal seams. Marion County ‐ Barrackville. Marion County ‐ Rivesville. Continental Coal Company. Coal companies. Rock Coal Mine. Rock Coal Mine. Yellow Jaundice. Medicine and health care. Unionization ‐ Benefits. Firestone Rubber Company. Goodrich Rubber Company. Unions and unionization. Monongalia County ‐ Osage. Christopher, (?). Medicine and health care. "Split Six". Ohio. 74. FRANK DALE. Jere, Monongalia County, WV, 6 June 1967. An interview with Dale, a retired coal miner, conducted by John E. Stealey III as part of an oral history project for the West Virginia Collection of West Virginia University concerning Dale's experiences as an Afro‐American coal miner from the early 1900s to the 1930s. Partial reel (5") 1 7/8 ips. (R63) Index terms: Dale, Frank. Coal miners (performers). Monongalia County ‐ Jere. Coal companies. 72 Alabama ‐ Short Creek. South Carolina ‐ Monroe. Coal mines and mining ‐ 1900 ‐ 1930. Afro‐Americans (performers). West Virginia University ‐ West Virginia Collection. Coal mines and mining. Stealey, John E. III. Monongalia County ‐ Pursglove. Pursglove, Sam. Stewart, Joe. Baltimore and Ohio Railroad. Railroads. Fayette County ‐ Carlisle (?). Pursglove Coal Mining Company. Monongalia County ‐ Scotts Run. Ohio ‐ Stewart's Creek. Coal mines and mining ‐ Strikes ‐ 1902. White Oak Fuel Company. Fayette County ‐ Thurmond. Coal mines and mining ‐ Wages and hours. Alabama ‐ Walker County. Gold Mines and Gold Mining. Tutweiler Coal Company. Ohio ‐ Belair. Ohio ‐ Stewartsville. Ohio County ‐ Wheeling. Medicine and health care. Fayette County ‐ Oak Hill. Lincoln, President Abraham. Politics and politicians. Ku Klux Klan. Arkwright Coal Mine. Afro‐Americans ‐ Discrimination. Monongalia County ‐ Granville. Consolidation Coal Company. Pursglove, Dave. Pursglove, Tom. Pursglove, Sam. Pursglove, Joe. Churches ‐ Baptist. Continental Coal Company. Monongalia County ‐ Cassville. Bunker Coal Mine. Coal mines. Scrip. Medicine and health care. Company stores. Coal companies. 75. JERRY DAVIS. Jere, Monongalia County, WV, 6 June 1967. An interview with Davis, a retired Afro‐American miner, conducted by John E. Stealey III as part of an oral history project for the West Virginia Collection of West Virginia 73 University. The interview concerns the wages and working conditions of West Virginia coal miners during the 1930s. Partial reel (5") 1 7/8 ips. (R64‐65) Index terms: Alabama ‐ Clark County ‐ Grove Hill. Coal mines and mining ‐ Working conditions. Swickley coal seam. Pittsburgh coal seam. Coal seams. Coal mines and mining ‐ Mechanization. World War II. Politics and politicians. Coal mines and mining ‐ Working conditions ‐ 1930s. Coal mines ‐ Scab mines. Coal miners. Unions and unionization. Company stores. Continental Coal Company. Christopher Coal Company. Marion County ‐ Fairmont. Monongalia County ‐ Pursglove. Monongalia County ‐ Cassville. Callary Coal Company. Coal companies. Virginia ‐ Big Stone Gap. Mississippi. Kentucky ‐ Lynch. Willard Iron Company. Iron companies. United States Steel Company. Steel companies. Alabama ‐ Dolomite. Coal mines and mining ‐ Working conditions ‐ 1930s. Coal mines and mining ‐ Wages and hours. West Virginia University ‐ West Virginia Collection. Coal mines and mining. Stealey, John E. III. Afro‐Americans. Coal miners. Coal miners (performers). Monongalia County ‐ Jere. Davis, Jerry. Coal mines and mining ‐ Wages and hours. Mississippi. Tennessee. Ohio. Georgia Mines. Coal miners ‐ Afro‐Americans. Coal mines and mining ‐ Afro‐Americans. 76. HOMER PHILLIPS. Pursglove, Monongalia County, WV, 6 June 1967. An interview with a retired coal miner, conducted by John E. Stealey III as part of an oral history project for the West Virginia Collection of West Virginia 74 University. The interview concerns Phillips' early life in the Kanawha and Putnam County areas and his later years in Monongalia County. Partial reel (5") 1 7/8 ips. (R64‐65) Index terms: Stealey, John E. III. Coal miners (performers). Monongalia County ‐ Pursglove. Phillips, Homer. Ohio ‐ Utley. Lewis County ‐ Weston. Monongalia County ‐ Scotts Run. West Virginia University ‐ West Virginia Collection. Coal mines and mining. Ku Klux Klan. Monongalia County ‐ Morgantown. Hoffman, John. Coal mines and mining ‐ Safety measures. Coal miners ‐ Afro‐Americans. Arkwright Coal Mine. Coal mines. Monongalia County ‐ Osage. Brand, Frank. Merchants. Scrip. Martin, Joe. Continental Coal Company. Monongalia County ‐ Cassville. Plymouth Coal and Coke Company. Kanawha ‐ Charleston. Putnam County ‐ Plymouth. Sunday Creek Coal Company. Kanawha and Michigan Railroad. Railroads. Ohio ‐ Glouster. Green, George. Ohio ‐ Laythrope. Company stores. Company towns. Musgrave Coal Company. Coal companies. Ohio ‐ Marietta. Coal County ‐ Red Oak. Coal County ‐ Salt Run. Company stores. Putnam County. Kanawha County. Monongalia County. 77. JOSEPH R. SPENCE. Cassville, Monongalia County, WV, 6 June 1967. An interview with Spence, a retired coal miner, conducted by John E. Stealey III as part of an oral history project for the West Virginia Collection of West Virginia University. The interview concerns coal mine conditions and unionization from the early 1900s to 1930. Partial reel (5") 1 7/8 ips. (R63) 75 Index terms: Monongalia County ‐ Cassville. Spence, Joseph R. Indiana ‐ Fountain Head. Child labor. Unions and unionization. Coal mines and mining ‐ Working conditions ‐ 1900‐1930. West Virginia University ‐ West Virginia Collection. Coal mines and mining. Stealey, John E. III. Coal miners (performers). Pittsburgh coal seam. Coal seams. Hutchinson Coal Company. Laurel Lee Coal Mine. Harrison County ‐ Lumberport. Wilson, President Woodrow. World War I. United States Army. Farmers and farming. Coal mines and mining ‐ Working conditions. Cambria Coal Company. Coal companies. Indiana ‐ Terre Haute. Lofin (?) Diamond Mine. Harrison County ‐ Shinnston. Marion County ‐ Monongah. Blacksmiths and blacksmithing. Yellow dogs. Pat, Jim. Coal companies ‐ Guards. Unions ‐ Organization. Logan County ‐ Logan. Afro‐Americans ‐ 1930s. Seminole Coal Mine. Doley Coal Mine. Robey Coal Mine. Coal mines and mining ‐ Accidents. Bates, Dr. Medicine and health care. Brock Coal Mine. Monongalia County ‐ Scotts Run. Lewis, John L. Plymouth‐Buttenwood Coal Mine. Gypsy Coal Mine. Coal mines and mining ‐ Strikes ‐ 1922. American Federation of Labor. Harrison County ‐ Clarksburg. Stern, Ron. Wilson, President Woodrow. Coal mines and mining ‐ Wages and hours. 76 Scrip. Company stores. Cooperative Plan. Hartley and Pepper (?). Horner, Mr. (?). Christopher, Mr. (?). Illinois. Alabama. Wyoming. Colorado. Harrison County. Unions and unionization. Pennsylvania. 78. GEORGE M. ASH. Baxter, Marion County, WV, 8 June 1967. An interview with Ash, a retired coal miner, conducted by John E. Stealey III as part of an oral history project for the West Virginia Collection of West Virginia University. The interview concerns unionization in the West Virginia coalfields from the early 1900s to the 1930s. Partial reel (5") 1 7/8 ips. (R66) Index terms: Stealey, John E. III. Coal miners (performers). Marion County ‐ Baxter. Ash, George M. Monongalia County ‐ Morgantown. Company stores. Fairmont and Cleveland Coal Company. Coal companies. Company towns. Marion County ‐ Rivesville. Marion County ‐ Fairmont. Montana Coal Mine. Coal mines. Child labor. Kentucky ‐ Greyson. Coal mines and mining ‐ History ‐ 1900‐1939. Unions and unionization. West Virginia University ‐ West Virginia Collection. Coal mines and mining. Hill, Dr. Coal mines and mining ‐ Equipment and supplies. Coal mines and mining ‐ Accidents. Virginia ‐ Norfolk. Mercer County ‐ Bluefield. Company stores. Afro‐Americans. McDowell County ‐ Welch. McDowell County ‐ Kimball. Yellow dogs. Company towns ‐ Evictions. Coal mines and mining ‐ Strikes ‐ 1922. Gaskin, Charles. 77 Company towns. Pocahontas County ‐ Brady. Marion County ‐ Monongah. Coal companies ‐ Informers. Parker Run Coal Mine. Chesapeake and Ohio Railroad. Railroads. Fairmont and Cleveland Coal Company. Immigrants. Unions ‐ Contracts. Kanawha County ‐ Charleston. Marley, Frank. Unionization ‐ Organizers. Marion County ‐ Montana. Pennsylvania ‐ Pittsburgh. Heines family. Granttown Coal Company. Marion County ‐ Granttown. Scrip. Conner, Mr. West Penn Power Company. Utility companies. Unions ‐ Organization. Monroe County ‐ Indian Creek. Afro‐Americans. Christopher Brothers. Coal mines and mining ‐ Strikes ‐ 1922. Monroe County ‐ Louisville. Monroe County ‐ Parker Run. Monroe County ‐ Union. Braxton County ‐ Burnsville. Harrison County ‐ Bridgeport. Penikenik Coal Mine. Consolidation Coal Company. Pool and Lucas Coal Company. Harrison County ‐ Clarksburg. Jones, Mary H. "Mother". Coal mines and mining ‐ Strikes ‐ 1902. Scrip. Churches. Gaskin, Mr. Coal mines and mining. Potter, Mr. Indiania. Coal mines and mining ‐ Strikes ‐ 1922. Coal mines and mining ‐ Trappers. Kentucky. 79. MR. AND MRS. JOHN HARKI. Baxter, Marion County, WV, 8 June 1967. An interview with Mr. and Mrs. Harkis conducted by John E. Stealey III as part of an oral history project for the West Virginia Collection of West Virginia 78 University. The interview concerns the Harki's experiences as immigrants in the West Virginia coalfields. (Two) partial reel(s) (5") 1 7/8 ips. (R64‐65) Index terms: Harki, John. World War I. Immigrants ‐ Hungarian. West Virginia University ‐ West Virginia Collection. Coal mines and mining. Stealey, John E. III. Coal miners (performers). Marion County ‐ Baxter. Harki, Mrs. John. Coal mines. Hungary ‐ Selenge. Unions and unionization. Coal mines and mining ‐ Wages and hours. Pennsylvania ‐ Fayette County ‐ Uniontown. Frick Coal Mine. Transportation ‐ Streetcars. Marion County ‐ Granttown. Pennsylvania ‐ Pittsburgh. Dakota and Bethlehem Steel Company. Steel companies. Scrip. Company stores. Coal mines and mining ‐ Strikes ‐ 1922. Immigrants ‐ Hungarian. 80. HARLAN MCCARTNEY. Rivesville, Marion County, WV, 8 June 1967. An interview with McCartney, a retired coal miner, conducted by John E. Stealey III as part of an oral history project for the West Virginia Collection of West Virginia University. The interview concerns his life in the West Virginia coalfields. (Two) partial reel(s) (5") 1 7/8 ips. (R64‐65) Index terms: McCartney, Harlan. Scrip. World War II. World War I. Coal mines and mining ‐ Equipment and supplies. Reed, D. A. Unions and unionization. Marion County ‐ Monongah. Marion County ‐ Chiefton. Medery Hill Clark Coal Company. Company stores. Harrison County ‐ Reynoldsville. O'Neil Coal Mine. Coal mines. Consolidation Coal Company. Adamston Coal Mine. Hutchinson Coal Company. Coal mines and mining ‐ Wages and hours. Company towns. 79 Harrison County ‐ Mount Clare. Penikenik Coal Mine. Coal mines. Harrison County ‐ Clarksburg. Immigrants. Pittsburgh Coal Company. Fairmont Coal Company. Taylor County ‐ Rosemont. Child labor. Coal companies. Coal mines and mining ‐ Working conditions. West Virginia University ‐ West Virginia Collection. Coal mines and mining. Stealey, John E. III. Coal miners (performers). Monongalia County ‐ Rivesville. 81. WILFRED PARKER. Baxter, Marion County, WV, 8 June 1967. An interview with Parker, a retired mason and bricklayer, conducted by John E. Stealey III as part of an oral history project for the West Virginia Collection of West Virginia University. The interview describes Parker's emigration to the United States and his life as an immigrant miner. Partial reel (5") 1 7/8 ips. (R66) Index terms: Parker, Wilfred. Spear, Sam. Dupont Nemours Company. Bricklayers. Unions and unionization. Coal mines and mining ‐ Strikes ‐ 1922. Pennsylvania ‐ Wilkes‐Barre. Eastern Gas and Fuel Company. Utility companies. Marion County ‐ Granttown. World War I. England ‐ Durham County ‐ Conner. Immigrants ‐ English. West Virginia University ‐ West Virginia Collection. Coal mines and mining. Stealey, John E. III. Masons (performers). Marion County ‐ Baxter. Pennsylvania. New York. Immigrants ‐ English. Masons. Ballard, Mr. 82. MR. AND MRS. PATSY BALASSONE. Douglas, Tucker County, WV, 12 June 1967. An interview with the Balassones, a coal mining family, conducted by John E. Stealey III as part of an oral history project for the West Virginia Collection of West Virginia University. The interview concerns the Balassones's life as immigrants and conditions in the coalfields. Partial reel (5") 1 7/8 ips. (R67) Index terms: 80 Balassone, Patsy. Tucker County ‐ Douglas. Balassone, Mrs. Patsy. Coal mines and mining. Stealey, John E. III. Coal miners (performers). Italy ‐ Solmone. Coal mines and mining ‐ Working conditions. Immigrants ‐ Italian. West Virginia University ‐ West Virginia Collection. Pennsylvania ‐ Marsdale. Pennsylvania ‐ Somerset County. Maryland ‐ Baltimore. Child labor. Cumberland Coal Company. Coal companies. World War I. Unions and unionization. Company stores. Strikebreakers. Strikebreakers. Tucker County ‐ Thomas. Bullock's Cow Stable. American Federation of Labor. Roosevelt, President Franklin D. Jenkins, Jack. Tucker County ‐ George's Creek. Dolby, J.J. Gorman, Douglas. Coal mines and mining ‐ Working conditions ‐ 1920s. Coal mines and mining ‐ Strikes ‐ 1922. United Mine Workers of America. Tucker County ‐ Coketon. Greco, Joe. Davis Coal and Coke Company. Coke and coke ovens. Randolph County ‐ Elkins. Afro‐Americans. Dolby, Mrs. J.J. Thompson, Dr. Politics and politicians. Tucker County ‐ Parsons. Lambruno, Nick. Pennsylvania ‐ Pittsburgh. Sawmills. Sports ‐ Baseball. Churches. Religion. Bucksten and Lanstreet Store. Scrip. Immigrants. 81 Tucker County ‐ Davis. Schools. Marion County ‐ Fairmont. Boarding houses. Railroads ‐ Train wrecks. Western Maryland Railroad. West Virginia Railroad. Railroads. Coal mines and mining ‐ Strikes ‐ 1922. Calabrese, Mr. Thompson, Mr. Burger, Mr. Gorman, Douglas. 83. FRANK COLABRESE. Douglas, Tucker County, WV, 12 June 1967. An interview with Colabrese, a retired coal miner, conducted by John E. Stealey III as part of an oral history project for the West Virginia Collection of West Virginia University. The interview concerns Colabrese's family history and his life as an immigrant in the coalfields. Partial reel (5") 1 7/8 ips. (R67) Index terms: Churches. Railroads ‐ Passenger Trains. Railroads. Maryland ‐ Cumberland. Randolph County ‐ Elkins. Coal mines and mining ‐ Mechanization. Coal miners (performers). Tucker County ‐ Douglas. Colabrese, Frank. Immigrants ‐ Italian. West Virginia University ‐ West Virginia Collection. Coal mines and mining. Stealey, John E. III. Roosevelt, President Franklin D. Coal mines and mining ‐ Working conditions. Pennsylvania ‐ Pittsburgh. Italy. Coke and coke ovens. World War I. Coal mines and mining ‐ Wages and hours. Child labor. Scrip. Italy ‐ Aquila. Tucker County ‐ Thomas. Davis Coal and Coke Company. Freeport Coal Company. Maryland ‐ Baltimore. Strikebreakers. New York ‐ Brooklyn. Hoover, Herbert. Unions and unionization. Coal mines and mining ‐ Strikes ‐ 1922. 82 Medicine and health care. Coal mines and mining. Merchants. Tucker County ‐ Coketon. Colena, Jim. Coal mines and mining ‐ Strip mining. Pennsylvania ‐ Bakerstown. World War II. Miller, Chris. Sports ‐ Baseball. Upper Potomac Baseball League. Tucker County ‐ Thomas. Davis coal and Coke Company. Benedetto, Mr. Tucker County ‐ Douglas. Benedetto, Mr. 84. PATSY GRECO. Coketon, Tucker County, WV, 12 June 1967. An interview with Greco, a retired coal miner, conducted by John E. Stealey III as part of an oral history project for the West Virginia Collection of West Virginia University. The interview concerns Greco's life as an immigrant and his experiences in the coalfields. Partial reel (5") 1 7/8 ips. (R68) Index terms: Greco, Patsy. Coal mines and mining. Stealey, John E. III. Coal miners (performers). Tucker County ‐ Coketon. West Virginia University ‐ West Virginia Collection. Immigrants ‐ Italian. Pennsylvania ‐ Freedom. New York. Italy ‐ Colabria. Coal mines and mining ‐ Working conditions. Railroad workers. Greco, Joe. Tucker County ‐ Thomas. Coal mines and mining ‐ Wages and hours. Davis Coal and Coke Company. Coal companies. Coke and coke ovens. Coal mines. Coal mines and mining ‐ Job description. Farmer, Jack. Diamond, Bill. Coal mines and mining ‐ Strikes ‐ 1922. Unions and unionization. Company stores. Maryland ‐ Baltimore. Malone, R.P. Comack, Tom. Railroads ‐ Train wrecks. 83 Railroads. Unions ‐ Organization. Depression. Afro‐Americans. Strikebreakers. Tucker County ‐ Pierce. Coal mines and mining ‐ Mechanization. Strikebreakers. Davis, Jack. Unions. Suiter, Tom. Tucker County ‐ Douglas. Politics and politicians. Potomac Coal Company. Yellow dogs. Barbour County ‐ Phillippi. Preston County ‐ Kempton. Coal mines ‐ Closings. Machowich, Mr. 85. WILLIAM W. KLINE. Davis, Tucker County, WV, 12 June 1967. An interview with Kline, a retired coal miner, conducted by John E. Stealey III as part of an oral history project for the West Virginia Collection of West Virginia University. The interview concerns Mr. Kline's reminiscences about his work in the logging industry and in the coalfields. Partial reel (5") 1 7/8 ips. (R68) Index terms: Kline, William W. Coal miners (performers). Tucker County ‐ Davis. Loggers and logging. Cooper Coal Mine. Stealey, John E. III. West Virginia University ‐ West Virginia Collection. Coal mines and mining. Coal mines. Tripple, J.C. (?). World War I. Loggers and logging. Coal companies. Davis Coal and Coke Company. Tucker County ‐ Thomas. Blackwater Coal Company. Hawling, Dave. Company stores. Clark, Mr. Highball, Mr. 86. CECIL COLLINS. Galloway, Barbour County, WV, 14 June 1967. An interview with Collins, a retired coal miner, conducted by John E. Stealey III, as part of an oral history project for the West Virginia Collection of West Virginia University. The interview concerns working conditions and mechanization in West Virginia coalfields. Partial reel (5") 1 7/8 ips. (R69) Index terms: 84 Collins, Cecil. Coal miners (performers). Barbour County ‐ Galloway. Coal mines and mining ‐ Wages and hours. Sawmills. Unions and unionization. Coal mines and mining ‐ Working conditions. Bellicin (?) Coal Mine. Coal mines. Davis, Chris (?). Blacksmiths and blacksmithing. Ritchie County ‐ Smithville. Coal mines and mining ‐ Mechanization. Coal mines and mining ‐ Working conditions. West Virginia University ‐ West Virginia Collection. Coal mines and mining. Stealey, John E. III. Company stores. Coal mines and mining ‐ Safety measures. Maddox Coal Mine. Coal mines and mining ‐ Strip mining. Scrip. Coal mines and mining ‐ Mechanization. 87. ERNEST MAYLE. Galloway, Barbour County, WV, 14 June 1967. An interview with Mayle, a retired coal miner, conducted by John E. Stealey III as part of an oral history project for the West Virginia Collection of West Virginia University. The interview concerns labor organization in the West Virginia coalfields during the 1920s and 1930s. Partial reel (5") 1 7/8 ips. (R70) Index terms: Mayle, Ernest. Coal miners (performers). Barbour County ‐ Galloway. Hansahw Coal Mine. West Virginia University ‐ West Virginia Collection. Coal mines and mining. Stealey, John E. III. Watson, Senator. Fairmont Coal Company. Consolidation Coal Company. Coal companies. Taylor County ‐ Grafton Dam. Taylor County ‐ Cecil. Barbour County ‐ Berrysburg. Unions ‐ Organization. Pocahontas County ‐ Bear Mountain. McGraw, John T. Cleveland, Grover. McGraw Coal Mine. Coal mines and mining ‐ Job description. Garrett, Earl. Pennsylvania ‐ Fairchance. 85 Taylor County ‐ Rosemont. World War I. Coal mines and mining ‐ Wages and hours. Baltimore and Ohio Railroad. Railroads. Maryland ‐ Midland. Marion County ‐ Fairmont. Taylor County ‐ Pruntytown. "John L. Lewis Day". Geordie (?) Coal Company. Wendell Coal Mine. Tucker County ‐ Douglas. Maryland Coal Company. Y. and O. Coal Company. Simpson Creek Colliery Company. Finley, William. Ohio ‐ Cleveland. Underwood, Governor Cecil. Yellow dogs. Strikebreakers. Maryland ‐ Baltimore. Afro‐Americans ‐ Emigration. Unions ‐ Organization. Lewis County ‐ Jackson's Mills. Company stores. Medicine and health care. Politics and politicians. Scrip. Taylor County ‐ Grafton. Stout, Dr. Aquinta (?), Theodore. Meeley, Joe. Delaney, Mr. Harwood, Mr. Ohio. Unions and unionization. Taylor County ‐ Grafton. Finley, Mr. 88. PERRY MAYLE. Galloway, Tucker County, WV, 14 June 1967. An interview with Mayle, a retired coal miner, conducted by John E. Stealey III as part of an oral history project for the West Virginia Collection of West Virginia University. The interview concerns working conditions in West Virginia coalfields. Partial reel (5") 1 7/8 ips. (R74) Index terms: Mayle, Perry. Tucker County ‐ Galloway. Coal miners (performers). Stealey, John E. III. World War I. Unions and unionization. Taylor County ‐ Cecil. Barbour County ‐ Berrysburg. 86 Coal mines and mining ‐ Working conditions. West Virginia University ‐ West Virginia Collection. Coal mines and mining. Company stores. Alabama. Coal companies. Afro‐Americans. Politics and politicians. Company towns ‐ Evictions. Company towns. Pittsburgh Coal Company. Yellow dogs. Fairmont Coal Company. Consolidation Coal Company. Harrison County ‐ Clarksburg. Carnwell, Mr. 89. CALVIN SANDRIDGE. Meriden, Barbour County, WV, 14 June 1967. An interview with Sandridge, a retired coal miner, conducted by John E. Stealey III as part of an oral history project for the West Virginia Collection of West Virginia University. The interview concerns working conditions and labor organization in the West Virginia coal industry during the 1920s and 1930s. (Two) partial reel(s) (5") 1 7/8 ips. (R68‐69) Index terms: Unions and unionization. Coal mines and mining ‐ Working conditions. West Virginia University ‐ West Virginia Collection. Coal mines and mining. Stealey, John E. III. Coal miners (performers). Barbour County ‐ Meriden ‐ Fords Run. Sandridge, Calvin. Barbour County ‐ Berrysburg. Coal mines and mining ‐ Wages and hours. Pittsburgh coal seam. Coal seams. Wadell's, Thompson and Company. Barbour County ‐ Phillippi. World War I. Unionization _ 1920s And 1930s. Afro‐Americans. Harrison County ‐ Cambria. Bolger, Ray. Barbour County ‐ Galloway. Sawmills. Barbour County ‐ Belington. Unions and unionization. Coal mines and mining ‐ Strikes ‐ 1922. Mingo County ‐ Moral. Harrison County ‐ Clarksburg. Maryland ‐ Midland. Marion County ‐ Fairmont. West Virginia ‐ Laurel Creek. 87 90. JERRY SEMENTS. Galloway, Barbour County, WV, 14 June 1967. An interview with Sements, a retired coal miner, conducted by John E. Stealey III as part of an oral history project for the West Virginia Collection of West Virginia University. The interview concerns working conditions in the 1920s and 1930s in the West Virginia coalfields. Partial reel (5") 1 7/8 ips. (R70) Index terms: Isner, Carl. Company towns. Maryland Coal Company. Coal companies. Unions and unionization. World War I. Immigrants ‐ Slovenian. Pennsylvania ‐ Pittsburgh. Pennsylvania ‐ Universal. Coal mines and mining ‐ Working conditions ‐ 1920‐1940. West Virginia University ‐ West Virginia Collection. Coal mines and mining. Stealey, John E. III. Coal miners (performers). Barbour County ‐ Galloway. Sements, Jerry. Unions and unionization ‐ Safety committees. Coal mines and mining ‐ Safety measures. Roosevelt, Eleanor. Roosevelt, President Franklin D. Coal mines and mining ‐ Working conditions. Boarding houses. Coal mines ‐ Americanizing. Coal companies ‐ Weighing problems. Coal mines and mining ‐ Wages and hours. Strikebreakers. Hinkle, Charles. Yellow dogs. Mingo County ‐ Williamson. Coal mines and mining ‐ Job description. Baltimore and Ohio Railroad. Railroads. Randolph County ‐ Elkins. Medicine and health care. Perkins, Mr. 91. PETER A. BARMER. Davis, Tucker County, WV, 16 June 1967. An interview with Barmer, a retired coal miner, conducted by John E. Stealey III as part of an oral history project for the West Virginia Collection of West Virginia University. The interview concerns Barmer's life as a railroad worker and coal miner. Partial reel (5") 1 7/8 ips. (R71) Index terms: Tucker County ‐ Davis. Barmer, Peter A. West Virginia University ‐ West Virginia Collection. Coal mines and mining. Stealey, John E. III. 88 Coal miners (performers). Railroad workers. Coal miners. Leheigh Electric Line. Utility companies. Virginia. North Carolina ‐ Jackson. Beacon Coal and Coke Company. Coal companies. William, Harris G. Coal mines and mining ‐ Wages and hours. Preston County ‐ Tunnelton. United Leather Company. Tanneries. Coal mines. Ohio County ‐ Wheeling. Unions ‐ Organization. Blackwater Coal Company. Cooper Coal Mine. Railroads ‐ Train wrecks. Helmet, H. F. Company stores. Unions and unionization ‐ Marches. Tucker County ‐ Davis. Skillcom Coal Mine. Ohio County ‐ Tridelphia. Bittner, Van A. Unions ‐ Organizers. Preston County ‐ Kempton. Tucker County ‐ Pierce. Davis Coal and Coke Company. Unions and unionization. Coal mines and mining ‐ Strikes ‐ 1922. Bennett and Talbot. Railroad workers. 92. JOSEPH M. SNYDER. Davis, Tucker County, WV, 16 June 1967. An interview with Snyder, a retired coal miner, conducted by John E. Stealey III as part of an oral history project for the West Virginia Collection of West Virginia University. The interview concerns Snyder's life in the West Virginia coalfields. Partial reel (5") 1 7/8 ips. (R69) Index terms: Tucker County ‐ Davis. Snyder, Joseph M. Coal miners (performers). Stealey, John E. III. Coal mines and mining. Coal mines and mining. West Virginia University ‐ West Virginia Collection. Coal companies. Poland. Tucker County ‐ Douglas. Cumberland Coal Company. 89 Coal mines and mining ‐ Wages and hours. Company stores. Dunk Brothers Coal Company. Illinois ‐ Merryville. Unions and unionization. Coal miners ‐ Afro‐Americans. Maryland ‐ Baltimore. Gorman, Douglas. Preston County ‐ Kempton. Tygart Coal Company. Tucker County ‐ Thomas. World War I. Davis Coal and Coke Company. United Mine Workers of America. Unions and unionization ‐ Mine committees. Jenkins, Jack. Maryland ‐ Midland. Tucker County ‐ Parsons. Consolidation Coal Company. Western Maryland Railroad. Railroads. Child labor. Gallagher, Mr. Dolphin, Mr. 93. LLOYD WINTERS. Davis, Tucker County, WV, 16 June 1967. An interview with Winters, a retired coal miner, conducted by John E. Stealey III as part of an oral history project for the West Virginia Collection of West Virginia University. The interview concerns the coal industry in West Virginia from World War I to World War II. Partial reel (5") 1 7/8 ips. (R69) Index terms: Coal companies. Davis Coal and Coke Company. Child labor. Coal mines and mining ‐ World War I to World War II. West Virginia University ‐ West Virginia Collection. Coal mines and mining. Stealey, John E. III. Coal miners (performers). Tucker County ‐ Davis. Winters, LLoyd. Wood County ‐ Wabush. Maryland ‐ Dotson (?). Pocahontas County ‐ Cheat Mountain. Hopkins Coal Mine. Coal mines. Quinn, Sam. Coal mines and mining ‐ Strip mining. World War II. Randolph County ‐ Bemis. Pocahontas County ‐ Marlinton. Hannah, Dr. 90 Stump, Dr. Caufrey, Dr. Medicine and health care. Bucksten and Lanstreet Store. Nicholas County ‐ Fairfax. Maryland ‐ Frostburg. Kentucky ‐ Jenkins. Maryland ‐ Cumberland. Tucker County ‐ Pierce. Randolph County ‐ Norton. Wilson, Scott. West Virginia Coal and Coke Company. Smallridge, P. J. West Virginia Pulp and Paper Company. Coal mines and mining ‐ Job description. World War I. Preston County ‐ Spruce Run. Scrip. Company stores. Coal mines and mining ‐ Wages and hours. Coal miners. 94. JOSEPH SMITH. Rock Forge, Monongalia County, WV, 21 June 1967. An interview with Smith, a retired coal miner, conducted by John E. Stealey III as part of an oral history project for the West Virginia Collection of West Virginia University. The interview concerns Smith's life as an immigrant in the coalfields. (Two) partial reel(s) (5") 1 7/8 ips. (R71‐72) Index terms: West Virginia University ‐ West Virginia Collection. Coal mines and mining. Stealey, John E. III. Coal miners (performers). Monongalia County ‐ Rock Forge. Smith, Joseph. Derry Coal and Coke Company. Coal companies. Coke and coke ovens. Pennsylvania ‐ Bradenville. Immigrants ‐ Czechoslovakian. Saksman Coal and Coke Company. Pennsylvania ‐ Latrobe. Pennsylvania ‐ Superior. Steel companies. Central Iron and Steel Company. World War I. Pennsylvania ‐ Harrisburg. Saksman, Ed. Freeport coal seam. Coal seams. Connellsville Basin Coal Company. Monongalia County ‐ Deckers Creek. Elkins Coal and Coke Company. 91 Monongalia County ‐ Richard. Company housing. Company stores. Pennsylvania ‐ Pittsburgh. Pennsylvania ‐ Philadelphia. Pennsylvania ‐ Johnstown. Slane, Jack. Coal miners ‐ Afro‐Americans. Coal mines and mining ‐ Strikes ‐ 1922. Nicholas County ‐ Richwood. Central Steel and Coal Company. Shandik, John. Shandik, George. Monongalia County ‐ Sabraton. Preston County ‐ Masontown. Preston County ‐ Valley Hill. Coal mines and mining ‐ Wages and hours. Mosco, Mike. Company stores. Coke and coke ovens. 95. JOHN WESLEY BURCH. Rock Forge, Monongalia County, WV, 21 June 1967. An interview With Burch, a retired coal miner, conducted by John E. Stealey III as part of an oral history project for the West Virginia Collection of West Virginia University. The interview concerns Burch's life as a farmer, miner and logger. Partial reel (5") 1 7/8 ips. (R72) Index terms: Burch, John Wesley. Monongalia County ‐ Rock Forge. Stealey, John E. III. Coal miners (performers). West Virginia University ‐ West Virginia Collection. Coal mines and mining. Farmers and farming. Loggers and logging. Coal miners. Preston County ‐ Kingwood. DeAcre Coal Mine. Coal mines. Maryland ‐ Friendsville. Monongalia County ‐ Scotts Run. Scrip. Bethlehem Steel Company. Steel companies. Preston County ‐ Bretz. Kelly Creek Mine. Company housing. Coke and coke ovens. Monongalia County ‐ Morgantown. Preston County ‐ Possum Hollow. Catfish Lumber Company. Walt, Vic. Pennsylvania ‐ Fayette County ‐ Uniontown. 92 Pennsylvania ‐ Gance. Karneyham Coal Mine. Company stores. Coal mines and mining ‐ Wages and hours. World War I. 96. HARRY C. CLARK. Richard, Monongalia County, WV, ginia, 21 June 1967. An interview with Clark, a retired coal miner, conducted by John E. Stealey III as part of an oral history project for the West Virginia Collection of West Virginia University. The interview concerns Clark's life in the coalfields. Partial reel (5") 1 7/8 ips. (R72) Index terms: Clark, Harry C. Monongalia County ‐ Star City. Monongalia County ‐ Richard. West Virginia University ‐ West Virginia Collection. Coal mines and mining. Stealey, John E. III. Coal miners (performers). Tucker County ‐ Davis. Strikebreakers. Coal mines and mining. Maryland ‐ Barton. Tucker County ‐ George's Creek. Afro‐Americans. Greaser, Ed. Coal mines and mining ‐ Job description. Thompson, J.V. Donnalin, Jimmy. Davis Coal and Coke Company. Coal companies. Grant County ‐ Henry. Coal mines and mining ‐ Safety measures. Putnam County ‐ Liberty. Monongalia County ‐ Scotts Run. Bertha Coal Mine. Coal mines. Diamond Coal Mine. Unions and unionization. Christopher, Frank. Christopher, Jim. Continental Coal Company. Monongalia County ‐ Cassville. Pursglove, Dave. Osage Coal Mine. Blacksmiths and blacksmithing. Christopher, Lee. Tucker County ‐ Coketon. Tucker County ‐ Thomas. Tucker County ‐ Hendricks. Briseon, Dave. Lynch, Jack. Rashin, Jack. 93 Young, Huey. Kelly Creek Coal Mine. Firestone Rubber Company. Juric Coal Mine. Company towns ‐ Evictions. Plin Coal Mine. United Mine Workers of America Band. Winchester riffles. Guns. Preston County. Hardy County. Logan County. 97. CHARLES H. DIXON. Richard, Monongalia County, WV, 21 June 1967. An interview with Dixon, a retired coal miner, conducted by John E. Stealey III as part of an oral history project for the West Virginia Collection of West Virginia University. The interview concerns Dixon's life in the coalfields. Partial reel (5") 1 7/8 ips. (R72) Index terms: Dixon, Charles H. Coal mines and mining. Stealey, John E. III. Coal miners (performers). Monongalia County ‐Richard. Maryland ‐ Friendsville. J.W. McCulloch Coal Company. Coal companies. Custom Coal Mine. Coal mines. Coal mines and mining. West Virginia University ‐ West Virginia Collection. Coal mines and mining ‐ Wages and hours. Canyon Coal and Coke Company. Marion County ‐ Barrackville. Medicine and health care. Pittsburgh Diagnostic Clinic. Monongalia County ‐ Richard. Pittsburgh coal seam. Bethlehem Mines. Company stores. Company towns. Freeport coal seam. Coal seams. Preston County ‐ Masontown. Monroe County ‐ Greenville. Burke, Preston Company. Steel companies. Bethlehem Steel Company. Company housing. Ohio County ‐ Wheeling. Ohio ‐ Cleveland. Hospitals. Consolidation Coal Company. 94 Pennsylvania ‐ Fayette County ‐ Uniontown. Frick Coal Company. Marion County ‐ Fairmont. Riggs, Mr. 98. PETER DEWS. Jere, Monongalia County, WV, 26 June 1967. An interview with Dew, a retired miner, conducted by John E. Stealey the III as part of an oral history project for the West Virginia Collection of West Virginia University. The interview focuses upon Dews' experiences as an AfroAmerican coal miner. Partial reel (5") 1 7/8 ips. (R73) Index terms: Dews, Peter. Kanawha County. Unions and unionization. Milburn By‐Product Coal Company. Coal mines and mining ‐ Wages and hours. Afro‐Americans (performers). Coal miners (performers). Monongalia County ‐ Jere. Aranocus Coal Company. Coal companies. Kentucky ‐ Pine Creek. Virginia ‐ Halifax County ‐ South Boston. Dyrimple, Mr. Barry, John. Connellsville Coal Company. Lampton, Rufus. Paisley Coal Company. Pennsylvania ‐ Fayette County ‐ Connellsville. Monongalia County ‐ Osage. Mingo County. Boone County ‐ Whitesville. White, Ed. Scrip. Company stores. Company towns. Kanawha County ‐ Paint Creek Hollow. Fayette County ‐ Montgomery. Coal mines and mining ‐ Strikes ‐ 1922. United Mine Workers of America. Pursglove No. 2 Coal Mine. Coal mines. Stewart, Joe. Bassett, John. May, Carl. Company towns ‐ Evictions. Politics and politicians. Coal miners ‐ Political pressure. Mago, Jim. Coal mines and mining ‐ Job description. Consolidation Coal Company. Unions and unionization ‐ Mine committees. Medicine and health care. 95 Unions and unionization ‐ Benefits. Arkwright Coal Mine. Afro‐Americans ‐ Discrimination. Yellow dogs. Company stores. Germany. Hoover, Herbert. Mingo County ‐ Williamson. Ohio ‐ Columbus. Jeffrey Manufacturing Company. Detroit Casting Company. McVay, (?). 99. GEORGE RAMAGE. New Hill, Cassville, Monongalia County, WV, 26 June 1967. An interview with Ramage, a retired coal miner, conducted by John E. Stealey III as part of an oral history project for the West Virginia Collection of West Virginia University. The interview concerns the various types of coal mining jobs, working conditions and mechanization in the mines. Partial reel (5") 1 7/8 ips. (R74) Index terms: Ramage, George. Coal mines and mining. Stealey, John E. III. Coal miners (performers). Monongalia County ‐ Cassville ‐ New Hill. Tunnelton Coal Mine. Coal mines and mining ‐ Strikes ‐ 1922. World War I. Kittaning coal seam. Freeport coal seam. Coal seams. Coke and coke ovens. Coal mines and mining ‐ Wages and hours. Davis Coal and Coke Company. Coal companies. Tucker County ‐ Coketon. Coal mines and mining ‐ Mechanization. Coal mines and mining ‐ Working conditions. Coal mines and mining ‐ Job description. West Virginia University ‐ West Virginia Collection. Coal miners ‐ Afro‐Americans. Alabama. Monongalia County ‐ Scotts Run. Christopher, Lantin and Showalter Company. Western Maryland Railroad. Railroads. Christopher, Frank. Consolidation Coal Company. Pittsburgh coal seam. Swickley coal seam. Stone, George. Showalter, Howard. New River. 96 Depression. Davis, Charlie. Continental Coal Company. Kanawha County ‐ Kelly Creek. Monongalia County ‐ Pursglove. Pocahontas County ‐ Blazer. Bertha Coal Mine. Tucker County ‐ Thomas. Company stores. Bucksten and Lanstreet Store. Randolph County ‐ Benbush. Snyder Coal Company. Latin, Mr. Coal mines and mining ‐ Mechanization. Coal mines and mining ‐ Job description. 100. ROBERT WILLIAMS. New Hill, Cassville, Monongalia County, WV, 26 June 1967. An interview with Williams, a retired coal miner, conducted by John E. Stealey III as part of an oral history project for the West Virginia Collection of West Virginia University. The interview concerns Williams' early life and a description of working conditions for an Afro‐
American coal miner. Partial reel (5") 1 7/8 ips. (R75) Index terms: Williams, Robert. Coal miners (performers). Monongalia County ‐ New Hill. Alabama ‐ Taylors. Alabama ‐ Betsy. Coal miners ‐ Afro‐Americans. Coal mines and mining ‐ Working conditions. West Virginia University ‐ West Virginia Collection. Coal mines and mining. Stealey, John E. III. Afro‐Americans (performers). Salt Mines. Coal mines and mining ‐ Equipment and supplies. Coal mines and mining ‐ Job description. Mexico. Tennessee Coal Company. Randolph County ‐ Elkins. Coal mines and mining ‐ Mechanization. Coal mines and mining ‐ Clean‐up system. Coal mines. Immigrants. Yellow dogs. Elio, Nick. Unionization. Lewis, John L. Company stores. Company housing. Company towns. Afro‐Americans ‐ Discrimination. Dews, Peter. 97 Consolidation Coal Company. Monongalia County ‐ Pursglove. Gamblers and gambling. Brock Coal Company. Continental Coal Company. Logan County. Kentucky ‐ Benham. Alabama ‐ Birmingham. Coal miners ‐ Afro‐Americans. Transportation. Pennsylvania ‐ Washington. Pennsylvania ‐ Lincoln Hill. Scratch Coal Company. Monongalia County ‐ Sabraton. Coal mines and mining ‐ Wages and hours. Slaws Coal Company. Coal companies. Sharecroppers. Farmers and farming. Alabama ‐ Montgomery. Alabama ‐ Flat Top. 101. TONY DEMICCO AND JOE DEMICCO. Hepzibah, Harrison County, WV, 27 June 1967. An interview with the Demicco brothers, retired coal miners, conducted by John E. Stealey III as part of an oral history project for the West Virginia Collection of West Virginia University. The interview concerns life for immigrants in the coalfields before and during unionization. Partial reel (5") 1 7/8 ips. (R76) Index terms: DeMicco, Tony. Harrison County ‐ Hepzibah. DeMicco, Joe. West Virginia University ‐ West Virginia Collection. Coal mines and mining. Stealey, John E. III. Coal miners (performers). Writ, Benjamin. Carona Coal Company. Unions. Coal companies. Child labor. Unions and unionization. Coal mines and mining ‐ Working conditions. Immigrants. Coal mines and mining ‐ Wages and hours. Hutchinson Coal Company. Teti, Tony. Bittner, Van A. Stone, Frank. Lewis, John L. Monongalia County ‐ Scotts Run. Gore, Mr. Galloway Land Company. 98 Afro‐Americans. New York. Barnes and Dawson Company. Steel companies. Bethlehem Steel Company. Elio, Nick. Miley, Frank. Unions ‐ Organizers. Hospitals. Saint Mary's Hospitals. Coal mines and mining ‐ Safety measures. Marion County ‐ Fairmont. Strikebreakers. Coal mines and mining ‐ Clean‐up system. Coal mines and mining ‐ Mechanization. Jacksonville Agreement. Florida ‐ Miami. Pettrey, G.L. Company stores. Company towns. World War II. World War I. Coal mines and mining ‐ Strikes ‐ 1922. Pennsylvania ‐ Philadelphia. Weaver Coal Company. Dawson Coal Company. Harrison County ‐ Erie. Harrison County ‐ Clarksburg. Unions and unionization. Harrison County ‐ Erie. "Check off". Keeney, Mr. 102. ARCHIE REEVES. Hepzibah, Harrison County, WV, 27 June 1967. An interview with Reeves, a retired Afro‐
American coal miner, conducted by John E. Stealey III as part of an oral history project for the West Virginia Collection of West Virginia University. The interview concerns conditions in the coalfields for Afro‐Americans before and during unionization. Partial reel (5") 1 7/8 ips. (R76) Index terms: Harrison County ‐ Hepzibah. Cole, Henry. Yellow dogs. Harrison County ‐ Margaret. Coal mines and mining ‐ Working conditions. Alabama ‐ Poilders. Alabama ‐ Jefferson County. Alabama ‐ Aldridge. Child labor. Alabama ‐ Lehigh. Unions and unionization. Coal mines and mining ‐ Working conditions. West Virginia University ‐ West Virginia Collection. 99 Coal mines and mining. Stealey, John E. III. Afro‐Americans. Coal miners (performers). Reeves, Archie. Alabama ‐ Birmingham. Alabama ‐ Dritton. Alabama ‐ Walker County. Fayette County ‐ Kingston. McHale Coal Company. Coal companies. Raleigh County ‐ Osward. Transportation. Bantam Coal Company. Flat Top Company. Coal mines. West Virginia ‐ York Hill. Afro‐Americans ‐ Discrimination. Company stores. Unions and unionization ‐ Mine committees. Harrison County ‐ Mount Clare. Coal mines and mining ‐ Safety measures. Laurel Lee Coal Mine. Unions and unionization. Ben Reynold's Farm Mine. Bittner, Van A. McCarthy, Frank. Harrison County ‐ Clarksburg. Iron ore mines and mining. Coal mines and mining ‐ Working conditions. World War II. Medicine and health care. Kanawha County ‐ Blue Creek. Alabama ‐ Aldridge. Carona Coal Company. Unions and unionization ‐ Mine committees. Harrison County ‐ Clarksburg. Toothman, Mr. 103. FELIX DECCO. Hepzibah, Harrison County, WV, 28 June 1967. An interview with Decco, a retired coal miner, conducted by John E. Stealey III as part of an oral history project for the West Virginia Collection of West Virginia University. The interview concerns working conditions and unionization in the West Virginia coalfields. Partial reel (5") 1 7/8 ips. (R77) Index terms: Decco, Felix. Harrison County ‐ Hepzibah. West Virginia University ‐ West Virginia Collection. Coal miners (performers). Stealey, John E. III. Oral history. Coal mines and mining ‐ Working conditions. 100 Unions and unionization. Reppert Coal Company. Company stores. Consolidation Coal Company. Immigrants. Coal mines and mining ‐ Wages and hours. Pittsburgh coal seam. Coal seams. Coal mines and mining ‐ Strikes ‐ 1925. Michigan ‐ Detroit. World War I. Italy ‐ Brutes. Harrison County ‐ Erie. Hutchinson Coal Company. Coal companies. Cook Coal Mine. World War II. Meadowbrook Coal Mine. Harrison County ‐ Clarksburg. Marine Coal Mine. Bittner, Van A. Kanawha County ‐ Charleston. Elio, Nick. Pendleton County ‐ Riverton. Mooney, Fred. Miley, Frank. Unions ‐ Organizers. Galloway, Franklin D. Bethlehem Steel Company. Steel companies. Wheeler Coal Company. Dostin Coal Mine. Scrip. Standard Supply Store. Marion County ‐ Fairmont. Big Four Coal Mine. Medicine and health care. Company housing. Marion County ‐ Fairmont. Carona Coal Mine. Coal mines. Alabama. Coal miners ‐ Afro‐Americans. Child labor. Clark, Mr. Ryan, Mr. Dupont Nemours Company. Unions and unionization. Watson, Mr. 101 104. NICK DEMARA AND FELIX GABRIEL. Erie, Harrison County, WV, 28 June 1967. An interview with DeMarra and Gabriel, retired coal miners, conducted by John E. Stealey III as part of an oral history project for the West Virginia Collection of West Virginia University. The interview concerns a description of life for immigrants in the coalfields. Partial reel (5") 1 7/8 ips. (R77) Index terms: DeMarra, Nick. Harrison County ‐ Erie. Gabriel, Felix. Stealey, John E. III. Coal miners (performers). Oral history. Immigrants. West Virginia University ‐ West Virginia Collection. Coal mines. Marion County ‐ Fairmont. Italy ‐ Aquila. New Jersey ‐ Patterson. Italy ‐ Santa Cloche. Italy ‐ Bienvento. Coal mines and mining ‐ Working conditions. Coal companies. Railroad workers. Baltimore and Ohio Railroad. Railroads. Harrison County ‐ Clarksburg. Ocean Coal Mine. Consolidation Coal Company. Fairmont Coal Company. Fairmont Coal Company. Coal mines and mining ‐ Wages and hours. Monongah Explosion ‐ 1907. Coal mines and mining ‐ Disasters. Marine Coal Company. Connecticut. Hutchinson Coal Company. Pittsburgh coal seam. Coal seams. Marion County ‐ Monongah. Meadowbrook Corporation. Coal mines ‐ Captive. Company stores. Paisley Coal Company. Immigrants ‐ Italian. Scrip. Karine Coal Company. Harrison County ‐ Lumberport. Harrison County ‐ Hepzibah. Reppert Coal Company. Company stores. Coal mines and mining ‐ Clean‐up system. Yellow dogs. 102 Coal mines and mining ‐ Strikes ‐ 1924. Unions and unionization. World War I. Churches ‐ Catholic. Medicine and health care. Coal mines and mining ‐ Working conditions. Coal mines and mining ‐ Safety measures. Bittner, Van A. Elio, Nick. Coal mines and mining ‐ Terminology. Coal mines and mining ‐ Docking system. Dostin Coal Mine. Perry Coal Mine. Harrison County ‐ Glen Falls. Coger, Pat. Ryne, C. V. Miley, Frank. Churches. Big Four Coal Mine. Child labor. Company housing ‐ Evictions. Coal miners ‐ Afro‐Americans. Overhaul Coal Mine. Cronin, (?). "half turns". Mooney, (?). Gore, (?). Dupont Nemours Company. New York. 105. ALVA WILMOTH. Gypsy, Harrison County, WV, 28 June 1967. An interview with Wilmoth, a retired coal miner, conducted by John E. Stealey III as part of an oral history project for the West Virginia Collection of West Virginia University. The interview concerns conditions in West Virginia coalfields before and during unionization Partial reel (5") 1 7/8 ips. (R76) Index terms: Harrison County ‐ Gypsy. Wilmoth, Alva. Coal miners (performers). Oral history. West Virginia University ‐ West Virginia Collection. Stealey, John E. III. Coal mines and mining ‐ Working conditions. Child labor. Unions and unionization. Coal companies. Barbour County. Century Coal Company. Coal mines and mining ‐ Wages and hours. Shaw, L. E. Monongalia County ‐ Scotts Run. Smith, "Shotgun". 103 Unions and unionization ‐ Barracks. Coal mines and mining ‐ Strikes ‐ 1927. Company housing ‐ Evictions. Pittsburgh coal seam. Coal seams. Company stores. Afro‐Americans. Williams, Curtis. Williams, Dave. Bethlehem Coal Company. Caplan Coal Company. Coal companies. Century Mine Disaster. Coal mines and mining ‐ Disasters. Coal mines and mining ‐ Mechanization. Harrison County ‐ Shinnston. Reppert, Mr. 106. O.L. LAMB. Erie, Harrison County, WV, 30 June An interview with Lamb, a retired coal miner, conducted by John E. Stealey III as part of an oral history project for the West Virginia Collection of West Virginia University. The interview concerns conditions in the West Virginia coalfields before and during unionization Partial reel (5") 1 7/8 ips. (R78) Index terms: Lamb, O. I. Oral history. Stealey, John E. III. Coal miners (performers). Harrison County ‐ Erie. Lewis County ‐ Two Lick. Harrison County ‐ Mount Clare. Lynch Coal Mine. Coal mines. Child labor. Unions and unionization. Coal mines and mining ‐ Working conditions. West Virginia University ‐ West Virginia Collection. Unions ‐ Officials. Nicholas County. Braxton County ‐ Salt Lick Bridge. Party and Curtain Lumber Company. Gilmer County ‐ Troy. Watson, Clarence. Fairmont Coal Company. Coal companies. Congress of International Organizations. Coal mines and mining ‐ Wages and hours. Bittner, Van A. Company housing. Newsbaum's Store. Harrison County ‐ Clarksburg. Company stores. Elio, Frank. 104 Lukins Steel Company. Marion County ‐ Chiefton. Lewis Coal Mine. Harrison County ‐ Wolf Summitt. Penikenik Coal Mine. Consolidation Coal Company. Roberts Coal Mine. Copal Coal Mine. Hughes Coal Mine. Carona Coal Mine. Hudson Coal Company. Clifford, Phil. Harrison County ‐ Meadowbrook. Harrison County ‐ Gypsy. Robertson, Hugh. DeMarra, Nick. Gabriel, Felix. Mine inspectors. Coal mines and mining ‐ Equipment and supplies. Harrison County ‐ Simpson Creek. Mules and muledriving. Afro‐Americans ‐ Emigration. Politics and politicians. Harrison, D. K. Toothman, Mr. Clover, Pat. Huchinson Coal Company. Clark Coal Company. Kanawha County ‐ Cabin Creek. Kanawha County ‐ Paint Creek. Lewis, John L. Marion County ‐ Fairmont. Teti, Tony. Merchants. Horner, Carl. Pittsburgh coal seam. Sewell coal seam. Wagner, Sam. Horner Engineering Company. Webster County ‐ Panther Creek. Webster County ‐ Webster Springs. Nicholas County ‐ Curtin. McDowel County ‐ Lambert Run. Harrison County ‐ Hepzibah. Big Four Coal Mine. Marsh, Eli. Riley, Vernon. Coal mines and mining ‐ Strikes ‐ 1923. Grasselli Company. Hudson Coal Mine. Sartoris, Fred. 105 Coal mines and mining ‐ Working conditions. Dupont Nemours Company. Horner, Paul. World War II. Marine Coal Company. Coal companies. Bankers and banking. Farmers and Merchants Bank of Clarksburg. Unions and unionization. Eden, George. Steel companies. Rider Coal Mine. Harrison County ‐ Lost Creek. Griffith, Mr. Griffin, Mr. Husted, Mr. Goodwin, Mr. 107. JOHN V. STEWART. Haywood, Harrison County, WV, 30 June 1967. An interview with Stewart, a retired coal miner and logger, conducted by John E. Stealey III as part of an oral history project for the West Virginia Collection of West Virginia University. The interview concerns the life of immigrant laborers in logging camps and coal mines. (Three) partial reel(s) (5") 1 7/8 ips. (R78‐80) Index terms: Stewart, John V. World War I. Harrison County ‐ Haywood. Loggers (performers). Coal miners (performers). Brites, G. M. Rodehaver, Mr. Masonic Lodge. Men's organizations. Logan, Henry. Unions and unionization. Maureen Coal Company. Coal companies. Glasselli Chemical Company. Zesing Coal Mine. Yellow dogs. Roosevelt, President Franklin D. Jacksonville Agreement. Coletrain, J. N. Grimm, George. Meltichman, Bob. Martin Brothers Company. West Virginia University ‐ West Virginia Collection. Coal mines and mining. Stealey, John E. III. Pocahontas Supply Company. Greenbrier, Cheat and Elk Railroad. Railroads. 106 Immigrants. Mallory Company. Immigrants ‐ English. Hebden, James. Sports ‐ Horse racing. Mingo County. Randolph County ‐ Valleyhead. Coal mines. Logging camps. William, George. Railroad workers. Pocahontas County ‐ Cassville. Wren Lumber Company. Lumber companies. O'Brien, Tim. MacDonald, Jack. West Virginia Pulp and Paper Company. Loggers and logging ‐ Wages and hours. Pocahontas County ‐ Cheat Mountain. Greenbrier County ‐ White Sulphur Springs. World War II. Pocahontas County ‐ Marlinton. Lawson, Arthur C. Democratic National Political Convention ‐ 1924. Lewis, John L. Coal mines and mining ‐ Safety measures. Company stores. Strikebreakers. Harrison County ‐ Gypsy. Hickman, Robert. Riley, Claude. Bittner, Van A. Miley, Frank. Unions ‐ Organizers. Politics and politicians. Debs, Eugene V. Roosevelt, President Franklin D. Pennsylvania. Mooney, (?). Urbanic, Mr. Kentucky. Edwards, (?). Logging camps. Harrison County. 108. HARRY MITTER. Chestnut Ridge, Newburg, Preston County, WV, 13 July 1967. An interview with Mitter, a retired coal miner, conducted by John E. Stealey III as part of an oral history project for the West Virginia Collection of West Virginia University. The interview concerns Mitter family history and a description of working conditions in the coalfields from the early 1900's. (Two) partial reel(s) (5") 1 7/8 ips. R(79‐81) Index terms: Coke and coke ovens. 107 Mitter, Harry. Immigrants ‐ Japanese. Halbritter, Harvey. Wood, Mark. Shaw, George. Coal seams. Austin Coal and Coke Company. Coal companies. Dodge Motor Company. Ford Motor Company. Michigan ‐ Detroit. Freeport coal seam. Preston County ‐ Austin. Child labor. Coal mines and mining ‐ Working conditions ‐ 1900. Coal miners (performers). Mitter family. West Virginia University ‐ West Virginia Collection. Coal mines and mining. Preston County ‐ Newburg ‐ Chestnut Ridge. Dadisman, Walter. Candy, Matt. Hauker Coal Mineker Mine. Sigley Coal mines. Coal mines and mining ‐ Safety measures. Tunnelton Coal Mine. Mike Blake Coal Mine. Kosner Coal Mine. Cardiff Coal Mine. Helk and Rattler Coal Mine. Company housing. Company stores. World War I. Unions and unionization. Railroad workers. Hardy County ‐ Baker. Immigrants ‐ German. Mitter, George. Mitter, James. Mitter, Joe. Coal mines and mining ‐ Working conditions ‐ 1870s. Iowa. Coal mines and mining ‐ Mechanization. Bethlehem Coal Company. Brett's Store. Preston County ‐ Masontown. Scrip. Preston County ‐ Terra Alta. Bennett, Mr. Blackburn, Mr. 108 109. GEORGE E. PYLES. Chestnut Ridge, Newburg, Preston County, WV, 13 July 1967. An interview with Pyles, a retired coal miner, conducted by John E. Stealey III as part of an oral history project for the West Virginia Collection of West Virginia University. The interview concerns working conditions in the coalfields from the early 1900's. (Two) partial reel(s) (5") 1 7/8 ips. (R79‐80) Index terms: Preston County ‐ Tunnelton. Coal miners (performers). Preston County ‐ Newburg ‐ Chestnut Ridge. Pyles, George E. Preston County ‐ Kingwood. West Virginia University ‐ West Virginia Collection. Coal mines and mining. Stealey, John E. III. Coal companies. Preston County ‐ Independence. Coal mines and mining ‐ Wages and hours. Coal mines and mining ‐ Working conditions ‐ 1900. Preston County ‐ Terra Alta. Markwood, John. Jennings, Morris. Coal mines and mining ‐ Job description. Child labor. Colgate Coal Company. Monongalia County ‐ Cassville. Newburg Coal Mine. Hike Ore Coal Company. Bonnifield Coal Mine. Immigrants. Pittsburgh coal seam. Glass industry. Monongalia County ‐ Morgantown. Elkins Coal and Coke Company. Dadisman, Walter. Coke and coke ovens. Unions ‐ Organization. Coal seams. Unions and unionization. World War I. Medicine and health care. Scrip. New York ‐ New York. "half turns". Austin, Mr. 110. WILLIAM J. CROSTON. Austin, Preston County, WV, 15 July 1967. An interview with Croston, a retired coal miner, conducted by John E. Stealey III as part of an oral history project for the West Virginia Collection of West Virginia University. The interview concerns working conditions and unionization in the coalfields from the 1900's to World War II. Partial reel (5") 1 7/8 ips. (R81) Index terms: Croston, William J. Child labor. 109 Coal seams. Deep Creek Lake. Maryland ‐ Garrett County. Preston County. World War II. Unions and unionization. Coal mines and mining ‐ Working conditions ‐ 1900‐1940. West Virginia University ‐ West Virginia Collection. Coal mines and mining. Stealey, John E. III. Coal miners (performers). Preston County ‐ Austin. Speakeasys. Merchants. Julianne Store. Knights of Labor. Immigrants ‐ Japanese. Coal miners ‐ Japanese. Coal mines and mining ‐ Strikes ‐ 1904. Mitter, Henry. Mules and muledriving. Hosler, Mrs. Bill. Coal mines and mining ‐ Equipment and supplies. Hosler, Bill. Preston County ‐ Chestnut Ridge. Pyles, Bernard. Randolph County ‐ Cassiday. Freeport coal seam. "I WONDER HOW THE OLD FOLKS ARE AT HOME" (song). Davis, Harter. Hoyt, Dr. Keener, J. Company housing. Austin Coal and Coke Company. Colgate Coal Company. Coal companies. Pulver, Fred. Immigrants. Critchel (?), John. Kanawha County ‐ Kelly Creek. Braxton County ‐ Rosedale. World War I. Unions and unionization. Mitter, George. New York. Preston County ‐ Kingwood. Marion County ‐ Fairmont. Jacksonville Agreement. Entertainment ‐ Variety Shows. Coal miners ‐ Afro‐Americans. Blackburn, Bill. 110 Maryland ‐ Frederick. Preston County ‐ Newburg. World War I. Murder. Company stores. Coke and coke ovens. Medicine and health care. Ford, Fullerton. Tucker County ‐ George's Creek. Robinson, Bob. Marion County ‐ Fairmont. Sports ‐ Baseball teams. World War II. Pennsylvania ‐ Pittsburgh. Coal mines and mining ‐ Labor productivity. Maryland ‐ Bakertown. Maryland ‐ Hagerstown. Kittaning coal seam. Company housing. Austin Coal and Coke Company. Afro‐Americans. Baynard, John. Randolph County ‐ Elkins. Coal mines and mining ‐ Equipment and supplies ‐ Knee pads. Johnson, Tom. Messenger, Madge. Kanawha County ‐ Kelly Creek. Moore, Jimmy. Preston County ‐ Non‐Union ("Buckwheat"). Braxton County ‐ Rosedale. Blacklisting ‐ 1936. Randolph County ‐ Cassiday. Herman, Frank. "WHEN THE MIDNIGHT CHU ‐ CHU LEAVES FOR ALABAMA" (song). Monongalia County ‐ Scotts Run. Preston County ‐ Masontown. Whittaker, Joe. Michigan ‐ Detroit. Coal mines and mining ‐ Trappers. Jere Coal Mine. Pennsylvania. Preston County. Austin Coal and Coke Company. Hosler, Mr. Mitter, Harry. Unions and unionization ‐ Violence. Ponies. Mules and muledriving. Geoffrey Shortwall Machine. Messenger, Bill. Preston County ‐ Kingwood. 111 Pendergas, Johnny. Strand, Ray. Coal mines and mining ‐ Trappers. Coal mines and mining ‐ Safety measures ‐ 1917/1918. No. 1 Coal Mine. Robinson, (?). Electric motors. Coal mines. Third Rail Motor Company, 1907. Coal companies. Coal mines and mining ‐ Equipment and supplies. Blackburn, Bill. Gorman, (?). "Transfer Card". Union ‐ Break up 1939. "Old Sandy". "Laying off". Stubbs ‐(?). Freeport coal seam. Hernan, Mr. Mitter, Mr. 111. ROBERT BEVERLY. Dola, Harrison County, WV, 17 July 1967. An interview with Beverly conducted by John E. Stealey III, as part of an oral history project for the West Virginia Collection of West Virginia University. The interview concerns working conditions in the coalfields before and after unionization. Partial reel (5") 1 7/8 ips. (R82) Index terms: Hutchinson, C. E. Marion County ‐ Fairmont. Unions ‐ Organizers. Lewis, John L. Keeney, Frank. Bittner, Van A. Miley, Frank. Moony, Fred. Harrison County ‐ Mount Clare. Afro‐Americans. Immigrants ‐ Italian. Coal mines and mining ‐ Working conditions. Coal mines and mining ‐ Wages and hours. Company housing ‐ Evictions. Cambria Coal Company. Coal mines and mining ‐ Safety measures. Blacksmiths and blacksmithing. Medicine and health care. Horses. Hutchinson, Emila. Beverly, Robert. Coal miners (performers). Harrison County ‐ Dola. Coal mines and mining ‐ Working conditions. West Virginia University ‐ West Virginia Collection. 112 Coal mines and mining. Stealey, John E. III. Coal companies ‐ Company police. Virginia Coal, Iron and Coke Company. Coal companies. Unions and unionization. Company stores. Scrip. Coal mines and mining ‐ Wages and hours. Coal mines and mining ‐ Trappers. Cook Coal Mine. Reedy, George. Company towns. Unions and unionization. Coal mines. Laura Lee Coal Mine. Coal miners ‐ Qualifications. Coal mines and mining ‐ Mechanization. Coal mining machinery ‐ Cutting machines. Coal mines and mining ‐ Motormen. Coal mines and mining ‐ Clean‐up system. Unions ‐ Contracts. Company housing. Unions and unionization ‐ Benefits. Hucheson Coke Company. Laura Lee Coal Mine. Cook Coal Mine. 112. O. A. ROBINSON. Robey, Harrison County, WV, 17 July 1967. An interview with Robinson, a retired coal miner, conducted by John E. Stealey III, as part of an oral history project for the West Virginia Collection of West Virginia University. The interview concerns working conditions in the coalfields before and after unionization. (Two) partial reel(s) (5") 1 7/8 ips. (R82‐83) Index terms: Coal mining machinery ‐ Brest Cutting Machine. Coal mining machinery ‐ Geoffrey Shortwall Machine. Coal mining machinery ‐ Marietta (?) Machine. Coal mining machinery ‐ Continuous Mining Machine. Coal mining machinery ‐ Arcwall Machine. Unions and unionization. Coal mines and mining ‐ Working conditions. West Virginia University ‐ West Virginia Collection. Coal mines and mining. Stealey, John E. III. Coal miners (performers). Harrison County ‐ Robey. Robinson, O. A. Randolph County ‐ Elkins. Coal mining machinery ‐ Cutting machines. Marion County ‐ Fairmont. Unions ‐ Contracts. Miller, Lester. 113 Harrison County ‐ Clarksburg. Unions and unionization. Housing ‐ Barracks. United Mine Workers of America ‐ Roby Local. Company stores. Company towns. Coal mines and mining ‐ Docking system. Coal mines and mining ‐ Wages and hours. Robey Coal Mine. Coal mines. Hutchinson Coal Company. Coal companies. Coal companies ‐ Insurance. Katherine No. 2 Coal Mine. Robinson Run Explosion 1944. Coal mines and mining ‐ Disasters. Katherine No. 1 Coal Mine. Katherine Coal Company. Four States Coal Mine. Monongalia County ‐ Scotts Run. Unions and unionization. Unions ‐ Organizers. Bittner, Van A. Miley, Frank. Moony, Fred. Unions and unionization ‐ Benefits. Coal mines and mining ‐ Strikes. Martin, Seth. Blacksmiths and blacksmithing. Medicine and health care. Wood County ‐ Parkersburg ‐ Saint Mary's Hospitals. World War I. Hall, Jack. Coal miners ‐ Dress. Coal mining machinery. World War II. Horses. Clinchfield Coal Company. Kidwell, Jimmy. Haywood Coal Company. Schafer, Guy. Coal mines ‐ Scab mines. New York. Katherine No. 4 Coal Mine. Grimm, Sheriff (?). Coal companies ‐ Police collaboration. Coal mining machinery ‐ Joy Top Machine. Coal mining machinery ‐ Ripper Machine. Coal mining machinery ‐ Lee Horse (?) Machine. Coal mining machinery. Coal mining machinery ‐ Geoffrey Shortwall Machine. 114 113. ANTONIO SECRETO. Lumberport, Harrison County, WV, 17 July 1967. An interview with Secreto, a retired coal miner, conducted by John E. Stealey III as part of an oral history project for the West Virginia Collection of West Virginia University. The interview concerns working conditions, unionization and mechanization in the coal industry. Partial reel (5") 1 7/8 ips. (R82) Index terms: Secreto, Antonio. Coal miners (performers). Harrison County ‐ Lumberport. Coal mines and mining ‐ Strikes ‐ 1922. Cortor Coal mines. Coal companies. Coal mines and mining ‐ Mechanization. Unions and unionization. Coal mines and mining ‐ Working conditions. West Virginia University ‐ West Virginia Collection. Coal mines and mining. Stealey, John E. III. Unionization. Sterms, Lon. Meddell, Joe. Cambria Coal Company. Mules and muledriving. Coal mines and mining ‐ Equipment and supplies. Pittsburgh coal seam. Coal seams. Unions and unionization ‐ Benefits ‐ Wages and hours. Unionization ‐ Benefits ‐ Working conditions. Cambria Coal Company. Laura Lee‐Hutchinson Coal Company. Company housing ‐ Evictions. Unions and unionization ‐ Barracks. Sackley, James A. Illinois ‐ Chicago. Logan County ‐ Logan. Strikebreakers. Unions ‐ Contracts. Medini, Sam. Caputto, Joe. Coal mines and mining ‐ Working conditions. Coal mines and mining ‐ Trappers. Child labor. Scrip. Lambert, Frank. Harrison County ‐ Clarksburg. Company stores. Cortor Gas and Coal Company. Green, Joe. West Virginia ‐ Lambert's Run. Ocean Coal Mine. Lewis County. 115 Marion County ‐ Fairmont. Italy. Company towns. Company housing. Coal mines and mining ‐ Job description. Coal mines and mining ‐ Trackmen. Coal mining machinery. Coal mines and mining ‐ Safety measures. Ney, Roy. Katherine Mine Disaster ‐ 1944. Coal mines and mining ‐ Disasters. Coal mines and mining ‐ Job description. Coal mining machinery ‐ Joy Top Machine. Geoffrey Shortwall Machine. Coal mining machinery ‐ Brest Cutting Machine. Coal mining machinery. Drummonds, Mr. Cruckshank, Dr. Bates, Dr. Harrison County ‐ Lumberport. McCandlish Coal Company. Roberts Coal Company. Katherine Coal Company. Laura Lee Coal Mine. World War II. Harrison County ‐ Dola. Hall, Rube. Coal mines and mining ‐ Docking system. Coal mines and mining ‐ Clean‐up system. Sports ‐ Baseball teams. Afro‐Americans. Coal miners ‐ Qualifications. Crutch, Joe. Lewis County ‐ Blueridge. Lewis County ‐ Hero. Lewis County ‐ Seminole. Lewis County ‐ Hughes. Unions ‐ Company. Coal mines and mining ‐ Terminology. Coal mines and mining ‐ Docking system. Crutch, Bill. Company stores. Elections ‐ Fraud. Elections. Politics and politicians. Ryan, Jack. Cambria Coal Company. Hospitals. Harrison County ‐ Clarksburg Hospitals. Unions ‐ Organizers. Teti, Tony. 116 Mooney, Fred. Bittner, Van A. Miley, Frank. Harrison County ‐ Mount Clare. Laura Lee Coal Mine. Robinson, (?). Unions ‐ Contracts. Fayette County ‐ Saint John. Kearnes, Mr. McCarter, (?). 114. RUEBEN SHREVE. Robey, Harrison County, WV, 25 July 1967. An interview with Shreve, conducted by John E. Stealey III as part of an oral history project for the West Virginia Collection of West Virginia University concerning working conditions in the coalfields and unionization. Partial reel (5") 1 7/8 ips. (R83) Index terms: Stealey, John E. III. Coal miners (performers). Harrison County ‐ Robey. Shreve, Rueben. Coal mines and mining ‐ Strip mining. Pennsylvania ‐ Pittsburgh. Elections. Teti, Tony. Bittner, Van A. Politics and politicians. Dola Coal Mine. Coal mines. West Virginia ‐ Gregor's Run. World War II. Mooney, Fred. Coal mines and mining ‐ Wages and hours. Miley, Frank. Coal mines and mining ‐ Mechanization. Yellow dogs. Depression. Coal mines and mining ‐ Disasters. Coal mines and mining ‐ Safety measures. Coal mines and mining ‐ Docking system. Jinks, Harold. Harrison County ‐ Clarksburg. Company housing. X. L. Coal Company. Tablar Fuel Company. Coal companies. Lounds, R. T. Unions and unionization. Merchants. A and P Food Store. Automobiles ‐ Model "A" Ford. Medicine and health care. Mules and muledriving. 117 Republican Party. Politics and politicians. Roosevelt, President Franklin D. Unions ‐ Organization. Company stores. Cryder, Jack. Coal companies ‐ Insurance. Health ‐ Occupational hazards. Coal mines and mining ‐ Working conditions. Laura Lee Coal Mine. Coal mines and mining. Coal mines. Coal mines and mining ‐ Mechanization. Coal mines and mining ‐ Wages and hours. Hutchinson Coal Company. Coal companies. Unions and unionization. Coal mines and mining ‐ Working conditions. West Virginia University ‐ West Virginia Collection. Laura Lee Coal Mine. "Bug dust". Haisley, Mr. "Dirty coal". Alio,. Chaney,. 115. G. B. TUCKER. Cambria, Harrison County, WV, 25 July 1967. An interview with Tucker, a retired coal miner, conducted by John E. Stealey III as part of an oral history project for the West Virginia Collection of West Virginia University. The interview concerns union leadership and organization in the coalfields. Partial reel (5") 1 7/8 ips. (R83) Index terms: Coal mines. Unions ‐ Contracts. Coal mines and mining ‐ Wages and hours. Wetzel County. Hutchinson Coal Company. Coal companies. Unions and unionization. Unions ‐ Organizers. West Virginia University ‐ West Virginia Collection. Coal mines and mining. Stealey, John E. III. Coal miners (performers). Harrison County ‐ Cambria. Tucker, G. B. Harrison County ‐ Clarksburg. Tablar Fuel Company. Lounds, R. T. (owner of Laura Lee Mine). Cambria Coal Company. Scrip. Company housing. Coal mines and mining ‐ Strikes ‐ 1922. 118 Yellow dogs. Jacksonville Agreement. Coal mines and mining ‐ Job description. Coal mines and mining ‐ Trackmen. X. L. Coal Company (Pennsylvania). Coal companies. Robey Coal Mine. Pennsylvania ‐ Erie. Company housing. Unions ‐ Organizers. Unions and unionization ‐ "Union Shop". Unions and unionization ‐ "Open shop". Unions and unionization ‐ Barracks. Unions and unionization. Kanawha County ‐ Charleston. Keeney, Frank. Moony, Fred. Miley, Frank. Roosevelt, President Franklin D. Bittner, Van A. Politics and politicians. West Virginia State Police. Ryan, C. J. Coal mines and mining ‐ Clean‐up system. Immigrants ‐ Italian. Coal miners ‐ Afro‐Americans. Scrip. Company stores. Coal mines and mining ‐ Wages and hours. Company housing. Pennsylvania. 116. MACK KING. Gilmer Station, Gilmer County, WV, 17 August 1967. An interview with King, a retired coal miner, conducted by John E. Stealey III as part of an oral history project for the West Virginia Collection of West Virginia University. The interview concerns working conditions and unionization in the coalfields. Partial reel (5") 1 7/8 ips. (R83) Index terms: King, Mack. Gilmer County ‐ Gilmer Station. Coal miners (performers). Unions and Unionization ‐ 1928‐1930. Mules and muledriving. Coal mines and mining ‐ Equipment and supplies. Farmers and farming. Coal miners. Lewis County. Immigrants ‐ Italian. Immigrants ‐ Polish. Afro‐Americans. Antler Coal Company. Raleigh County ‐ Arnett. 119 Marshall County ‐ Limestone. Company stores. Blacksmiths and blacksmithing. Monongalia County ‐ Darnell. World War II. Medicine and health care. Company housing. Coal mines and mining ‐ Terminology. Coal mines and mining ‐ Docking system. World War I. Braxton Coal Mine. No. 11 Copen Coal Mine. Coal mines. Coal mines and mining ‐ Wages and hours. Braxton County. Unions and unionization. Coal mines and mining ‐ Working conditions. West Virginia University ‐ West Virginia Collection. Coal mines and mining. Stealey, John E. III. Burnfield, (?). 117. DOY L. CHILDERS. Copen, Braxton County, WV, 23 August 1967. An interview with Childers, a retired coal miner, conducted by John E. Stealey III, as part of an oral history project for the West Virginia Collection of West Virginia University. The interview concerns working conditions and unionization in the coal industry. Partial reel (5") 1 7/8 ips. (R84) Index terms: Coal mines and mining. West Virginia University ‐ West Virginia Collection. Stealey, John E. III. Coal miners (performers). Braxton County ‐ Copen. Childers, Doy L. Coal mines and mining ‐ Working conditions. Unions and unionization. Afro‐Americans. World War II. Unionization. Jones, Mary H. "Mother". Cheat River. Green Coal Company. Randolph County. Blacksmiths and blacksmithing. Coal mines and mining. Scrip. Company stores. Company housing. Coal companies. West Virginia Coal and Coke Company. Braxton County ‐ Copen. Braxton County ‐ Bauer. 120 Coal mines and mining ‐ Terminology. Walker Coal Company. Consolidation Coal Company. West Virginia Pulp and Paper Company. Coal mines and mining ‐ Working conditions. Braxton County. Company towns. Immigrants ‐ Slovenian. Antler Coal Company. Braxton County ‐ Exchange. Cedar Creek Coal Company. Braxton‐Pittsburgh Coal Company. Bends Run Coal Company. Aquilla Coal Company. Coal mines and mining ‐ Strip mining. Quaker State Coal Company. Hawkle Brothers Coal Company. Fairview Coal Company. Unionization ‐ Attitudes. Coal mines and mining ‐ Clean‐up system. Coal mines and mining ‐ Wages and hours. Transportation. Railroads. Mules and muledriving. Harrison County ‐ Clarksburg. 118. IRA PRUNTY. Copen, Braxton County, WV, 23, August 1967. An interview with Prunty, a retired coal miner, conducted by John E. Stealey III as part of an oral history project conducted for the West Virginia Collection of West Virginia University. The interview concerns early unionization efforts in the West Virginia coalfields. Partial reel (5") 1 7/8 ips. (R84) Index terms: Stealey, John E. III. Coal miners (performers). Braxton County ‐ Copen. Prunty, Ira. Scrip. American Slovak Coal Company. Coal companies. Jones, Mary H. "Mother". Coal mines and mining ‐ Job description. Coal mines and mining ‐ Trappers. Unions and unionization. West Virginia University ‐ West Virginia Collection. Company housing. Company stores. Cedar Creek Coal Company. Braxton‐Pittsburgh Coal Company. Fairview Coal Company. Gilmer County. Braxton County ‐ Exchange. Copen Creek Coal Company. 121 Hatfield Coal Creek Company. Antler Coal Company. United Coal Company. Hawkle Brothers Coal Company. Coal mines and mining ‐ Wages and hours. Mules and muledriving. Bauer Coal Mine. Coal mines. 119. J. L. WINE. Copen, Braxton County, WV, 23 August 1967. An interview with Wine, a retired coal miner, conducted by John E. Stealey III, as part of an oral history project for the West Virginia Collection of West Virginia University. The interview concerns the coal industry in West Virginia. Partial reel (5") 1 7/8 ips. (R84) Index terms: Wine, J. L. Coal miners (performers). Braxton County ‐ Copen. Stealey, John E. III. Coal mines and mining. West Virginia University ‐ West Virginia Collection. Coal companies. Pittsburgh coal seam. Company housing. Mules and muledriving. Coal seams. Berkeley County ‐ Martinsburg. Standard Limestone Company. Coal industry ‐ West Virginia. West Virginia Coal Company. Scrip. Upshur County ‐ Adrian. New York. Medicine and health care. Coal ‐ Sulphur content. Braxton County ‐ Denison Run. Home Coal Company. Braxton County ‐ Copen. Copen Creek Coal Mines. McKay Coal mines. Coal mines. Gilmer County ‐ Gilmer Station. Company towns. Bauer Coal Company. Stout, Howard. Harrison County ‐ Clarksburg. King Coal Company. Coal mines and mining ‐ Strip mining. Braxton County ‐ Davis Run. Coal mines and mining ‐ Working conditions. Immigrants. "Shoestrings". 122 120. DR. PATRICK GAINER. Tanner, Gilmer County, WV, 28, 29 April 1968. Conversation and singing by Dr. Gainer recorded by Phoebe Fischer and Art Albrecht for WWVU‐TV. The first part of the recording was done on West Virginia Route 7 between Morgantown and New Martinsville, the second part in Dr. Gainer's home. One reel and 1 copy (5") 1 7/8, 3 3/4, 15ips, notes available. (R85) Index terms: Gainer, Dr. Patrick. Albrecht, Art. Fischer, Phoebe. Singers (performers). Monongalia County ‐ Morgantown. Gilmer County ‐ Tanner. Wetzel County ‐ New Martinsville. WWVU‐TV. Education. Singing. Cox, John Harrington. GIRL I LEFT BEHIND ME. 121. W. BLACKHURST, PATRICK GAINER, PHOEBE FISCHER. 29 May 1968. Blackhurst, author of "Riders of the Flood", Professor Gainer and Fischer describe the history of Cass, West Virginia logging practices, the logging boom and the effect of the end of the boom on Cass and the surrounding area. They also discuss songs of the area and misconceptions about West Virginia and its history. Three reels (5") 7 1/2 ips. (R85‐87) Index terms: Gainer, Dr. Patrick. Blackhurst, W. Company stores. Schools. Pocahontas County ‐ Cheat Mountain. Afro‐Americans. West Virginia ‐ History. Loggers and logging. Pocahontas County ‐ Cass. Music and musicians. Fischer, Phoebe. Monongalia National Forest. Immigrants ‐ Italian. Place names ‐ Origins. Words ‐ Origins. Sawmills. Pocahontas County ‐ Greenbank. Williams, Piney. West Virginia Pulp and Paper Company. Glenville Normal School. Sports. West Virginia ‐ History. Music. Logging industry. 122. MINERS FOR DEMOCRACY. Fredericktown, Pennsylvania. 15 November 1970. The first of four Miners for Democracy rallies held during the election campaign in District 5 in western Pennsylvania. Speakers include: Nick 123 DeVince (candidate for International Executive Board), Joe Daniels (Candidate for Secretary/Treasurer), and Louis A. Antal (candidate for President). One reel (5") 3 3/4ips. (R88) Index terms: Pennsylvania ‐ Fredrickstown. Miners for Democracy. United Mine Workers of America ‐ District 5. Antal, Louis A. Daniels, Joe. DeVince, Nick. Elections. Coal miners. 123. MINERS FOR DEMOCRACY. Westland, Pennsylvania, 29 November, 1970. The third of four Miners for Democracy rallies held during the 1970 election campaign in District 5 in western Pennsylvania. Speakers include: William Finley (candidate for District Executive Board), Nick DeVince, Ken Yablonski (attorney), Joe Daniels, Michael Trbovich (President of Miners for Democracy), Lou Antal, Hawey Wells (one of three doctors active in the West Virginia Black Lung strike, February‐March 1969) and Richard Kuzio (local Union President in District 5). One reel (5") 3 3/4ips. (R89) Index terms: Miners for Democracy. Coal mines and mining ‐ Strikes. Physicians. DeVince, Nick. Daniels, Joe. Yablonski, Ken. Finley, William. Elections. United Mine Workers of America ‐ District 5. Pennsylvania ‐ Westland. Trbovich, Michael. Kuzio, Richard. Black Lung. Wells, Howey. Antal, Louis A. 124. MINERS FOR DEMOCRACY. Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, 2‐4 December 1970. Three television programs aired on WQED‐TV which trace the issues involved in the 1970 District 5 election campaign in Western Pennsylvania. They feature interviews with many of the candidates and people involved in the campaign. One reel (5") 3 3/4ips. (R90) Index terms: Miners for Democracy. Coal miners. United Mine Workers of America ‐ District 5. WQED‐TV. Pennsylvania ‐ Pittsburgh. Elections. 125. LOUIS ANTAL AND MICHAEL BUDZANOSKI. Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, 4 December 1970. A televison debate between western Pennsylvania District 5 President Michael Budzanoski, who was backed by the Tony Boyle administration, and Louis Antal, challenger backed by Miners for Democracy. Debate was held four days before the election. One reel (5") 3 3/4ips. (R91) Index terms: Elections. 124 Coal miners. Miners for Democracy. Boyle, Tony. United Mine Workers of America ‐ District 5. Pennsylvania ‐ Pittsburgh. Budzanoski, Michael. Antal, Louis A. 126. MINERS FOR DEMOCRACY. Bentleyville, Pennsylvania, 6 December 1970. The last of four Miners for Democracy rallies held during the 1970 election campaign in District 5 in western Pennsylvania. Moderator is Steven "Megi" Segedi (candidate for District Executive Board). Speakers include: Joe Daniels, Nick DeVince, Ken Yablonski, Paul Nyden, Michael Trbovich and Lou Antal. One reel (5") 3 3/4ips. (R92) Index terms: Yablonski, Ken. DeVince, Nick. Daniels, Joe. Segedi, Steven "Megi". Elections. Miners for Democracy. United Mine Workers of America. Pennsylvania ‐ Bentleyville. Coal miners. Antal, Louis A. Trbovich, Michael. Nyden, Paul J. 127. DR. JAMES G. HARLOW. Morgantown, Monongalia County, WV, 21 January 1971. An informal discussion between Dr. Dr. Harlow, President of West Virginia University, and Alan Woodford, WVU Student Body President, Kathy Montgomery, Vice President and Tom Heflin, Speaker of the Student Legislature. The Discussion concerns West Virginia University policies and problems, as well as the role of student government. One reel (7") 7 1/2 ips. (R93) Index terms: Woodford, Alan. Educators (performers). Monongalia County ‐ Morgantown. Harlow, Dr. James G. West Virginia University ‐ Administration. WWVU‐TV. "Viewpoint WVU" (television program). West Virginia University ‐ Student government. Heflin, Tom. Montgomery, Kathy. 128. WILLIAM FINLEY, WINNIE FINLEY AND JAMES MOSELY. Morgantown, Monongalia County, WV, 21 February 1971. The first meeting of the West Virginia University Student Social Science Forum's Miner‐Student Seminar. Participants include William Finley (candidate in the western Pennsylvania District 5 election) James Mosely (retired miner and uncle of William Finley) and Winnie Finley (wife of William Finley). The participants are all Afro‐American and live in Washington County, Pennsylvania. Their discussion includes comments on the December 1970 District 5 election and the coal industry in general. One reel (5") 3 3/4ips. (R93) Index terms: Finley, Winnie. Finley, William. 125 Coal miners (performers). West Virginia University ‐ Student Social Science Forums. Monongalia County ‐ Morgantown. Mosely, James. Pennsylvania ‐ Washington County. Afro‐Americans. Elections. United Mine Workers of America. 129. LOUIS ANTAL. Morgantown, Monongalia County, WV, 21 March 1971. The second meeting of the West Virginia University Student Social Science Forum's Miner‐Student Seminar. This speech by Antal analyzes the western Pennsylvania ‐ District 5 election and discusses the prospects for the future of Miners for Democracy. One reel (5") 3 3/4ips. (R95) Index terms: Monongalia County ‐ Morgantown. Antal, Louis A. United Mine Workers of America ‐ District 5. Coal miners (performers). West Virginia University ‐ Student Social Science Forums. Elections. Miners for Democracy. 130. MICHAEL TRBOVICH AND MICHAEL BUDZANOSKI. Indiana, Pennsylvania, 23 March 1971. A debate between Trbovich, President of Miners for Democracy and later Vice President of the United Mine Workers of America, and Budzanoski, President of western Pennsylvania's District 5. The debate focuses upon the struggle between the different factions within the Union. One reel (5") 3 3/4 ips. (R96) Index terms: Trbovich, Michael. Union officials (performers). United Mine Workers of America ‐ District 5. Miners for Democracy. Indiana University of Pennsylvania. Pennsylvania ‐ Indiana. Budzanoski, Michael. 131. BUFFALO HOLLOW FLOOD, PROTEST MEETING. Accoville, Logan County, WV, 25 March 1972. A protest meeting against Pittston Coal Company after the February 26, 1971 flood disaster which killed one hundred twentyfive people on Buffalo Hollow in Logan County. Speakers include: Don Bryant (Black Lung Association Leader) Arnold Miller, Larry Harless (an organizer for Local 1199, Hospital Workers Union), and others. One reel (5") 3 3/4ips. (R97) Index terms: Logan County ‐ Buffalo Hollow. Logan County ‐ Accoville. Coal companies. Pittston Coal Company. Buffalo Hollow disaster ‐ 1971. Coal mines and mining ‐ Disasters. Miller, Arnold. Black Lung Association. Bryant, Don. Death. Hospital Workers Union ‐ Local 1199. 126 Harless, Larry. 132. MINERS FOR DEMOCRACY. Cokeburg, Pennsylvania, 1 April 1971. A rally by the Miners for Democracy held on the day on which the incumbent western Pennsylvania Distrist 5 officials were re‐installed in office. William Finley chairs the rally. Speakers include: Monsignor Charles Owen Rice, Ken Yablonski, Joe Daniels, Arnold Miller (President of the Black Lung Association and later United Mine Worker's President), Michael Trbovich and Louis Antal. The rally includes a debate between Ken Yablonski and a group of miners who favor the use of some form of direct action (sit‐ins, for example). Yablonski opposes the idea in favor of strictly legal activities in in the courts. One reel (5") 3 3/4ips. (R98) Index terms: Miners for Democracy. Pennsylvania ‐ Cokeburg. Yablonski. Rice, Monsignor Charles Owen. Finley, William. United Mine Workers of America ‐ District 5. Antal, Louis A. Trbovich, Michael. Miller, Arnold. Daniels, Joe. 133. WEST VIRGINIA UNIVERSITY'S ONE HUNDRED AND SECOND COMMENCEMENT. Morgantown, Monongalia County, WV, 16 May 1971. A broadcast by WAJR Radio Station of the graduation ceremonies of the WVU class of 1971. One reel (7") 3 3/4 ips. (R99) Index terms: West Virginia University ‐ Commencement Exercises. WAJR Radio Station. Monongalia County ‐ Morgantown. 134. MINERS FOR DEMOCRACY. Washington, Pensylvania, 29 May 1971. A press conference and rally held on the second anniversary of Jock Yablonski's declaration of candidacy for International President. The rally is chaired by William Finley. Speakers included: Ken Yablonski, Lou Antal, Arton Elms (a scale committeeman from District 6), Walt Harris, (a Miners for Democracy leader from District 2), Harry Patrick (Miners for Democracy leader from District 31), Thomas "Slim" Hudock (a scale committeeman from Cokeburg in District 5) and Pete Sabo (Miners for Democracy candidate for District 5 Secretary/Treasurer). A debate between Harry Patrick, on the side of direct rank‐and‐file action, and Ken Yablonski, on the side of legal action only, occurred during the rally. One reel (5") 3 3/4ips. (R100) Index terms: Miners for Democracy. Pennsylvania ‐ Washington. Yablonski, Jock. Finley, William. United Mine Workers of America. Sabo, Pete. Pennsylvania ‐ Cokeburg. Hudock, Thomas "Slim". Patrick, Harry. Elms, Arton. Antal, Louis A. Yablonski, Ken. 135. ANDREW "COWBOY" VAHALY. Cokeburg, Pennsylvania, 24 May and 17 June 1971. An interview with Vahaly, one of the leading activists in the Miners for Democracy, conducted by Paul Nyden concerning the reform movement within 127 the United Mine Workers of America. He discusses people inolved such as Jock Yablonski, Mike Budzanoski, Nick Cecil and Anthony Dovshek. He also details his personal experiences as a coal miner and discusses his adventures during the depression as a circus worker and movie extra. Three reels (5") 1 3/4 ips. (R101‐103) Index terms: Unions and unionization. "Culture campaigns". Vahaly, Andrew "Cowboy". United Mine Workers of America. Nyden, Paul J. Miners for Democracy. Pennsylvania ‐ Cokeburg. Cecil, Nick. Budzanoski, Michael. United Mine Workers of America ‐ District 5. United Mine Workers of America ‐ District 21. Unions and unionization ‐ Elections. Boyle, Tony. Unions and unionization ‐ Reform movements. Daniels, Joe. Sestelli, Lou. Scofield, (?). Dovshek, Anthony. Roland, (?). Yavonik, Pete. Lewis, John L. Bobtown Coal Mine. Yablonski, Jock. Turner, Bob. Afro‐Americans. Gibson Coal Mine. Unions ‐ Contracts. Yablonski, Ken. Carpell, Tony. Gordon, Bob. Peters, Jack. Vesta No. 4 Coal Mine. Martin, Chuck. Slavitis, Joe. United Mine Workers of America ‐ Local 1197. Unions and unionization ‐ Violence. Coal mines and mining. Strikebreakers. Walsel, John. Coal companies. Hospitals. Railroads ‐ Accidents. Coal Brothers Circus. Gamblers and gambling. Movies and moviemaking. Actors and acting. Elephants. 128 L.G. Barnes Circus. Elephants. Drinking and drunkards. Circuses and circus workers. Camels. Beatty, Clyde. Humor and nonsense. Circuses and circus workers ‐ Wages and hours. Heck and Beck and Wallace Circus. Indiana ‐ Peru. Dress. Cooks and cooking. Carnivals. Diet. Railroad workers ‐ Wages and hours. Wards Baking Company. Transportation ‐ Railroads. Transportation ‐ Hitchhiking. Florida ‐ Miami. Hotels and inns. Churches. Pennsylvania ‐ Crabtree. Coal mines and mining ‐ Longwall system. Coal mines and mining ‐ Wages and hours. Coal companies. Howard Gas and Coal Company. Frick Coal Company. Clyde Coal Mine. Pennsylvania ‐ Fredrickstown. Colonial No. 3 Coal Mine. "White caps". Apprenticeships. Coal mines and mining ‐ Job description. Depression. United Mine Workers of America ‐ Mine committees. Unions and unionization ‐ Elections. Lindsey, John. Coal mines and mining ‐ Management. Coal mines and mining ‐ Wages and hours. Coal mines and mining ‐ Buddy system. Pennsylvania ‐ Cokeburg. Horses. Pennsylvania ‐ Gridstone. Coal miners. Pennsylvania ‐ Greensburg. Dovdhek, Tony. Cecil, Nick. Lewis County ‐ Weston. "Hoover Tour". Florida ‐ Jacksonville. Depression. 129 Mercer County ‐ Bluefield. "Fighting Five". Cuba ‐ Havana. Florida ‐ Jacksonville. Afro‐Americans. Virginia ‐ Roanoke. Georgia ‐ Waycross. Virginia ‐ Petersburg. Afro‐Americans. Indiana ‐ Peru. New Jersey ‐ Newark. Georgia ‐ Macon. New York ‐ Brooklyn. Michigan ‐ Detroit. Indiana ‐ Evansville. 20th Century Fox Movie Company. Circuses and circus workers. California ‐ Hollywood. Circuses and circus workers ‐ Wages and hours. Keystone Coal and Coke Company. Jameson Coal and Coke Company. Transportation ‐ Trains. Yablonski, Jock. Cokeburg Coal Mine. "sweetheart contractss". Gopher holes". Unions and unionization ‐ Reform movements. Cecil, Nick. Unions and unionization ‐ Elections. Yablonski, Jock. 136. JAMES MOSELY. Washington, Pennsylvania, 17 June 1971. An interview with Mosely, a retired AfroAmerican coal miner and postal worker, conducted by Linda Nyden, concerning Mosely's youth in Johns, Alabama, his experiences during World War I, and his work as a coal miner in Pennsylvania, primarily in Washington County. Mosely is a strong union man and is very active in the Miners for Democracy. Two reels (5") 1 7/8 ips. (R104‐105) Index terms: Mosely, James. Alabama ‐ Johns. Pennsylvania ‐ Washington County ‐ Washington. Nyden, Linda. Coal mines and mining. Afro‐Americans. Coal miners (performers). Unions and unionization. Miners for Democracy. Unions and unionization ‐ Reform movements. Coal mines and mining ‐ Equipment and supplies. World War I. Coal mines and mining ‐ Working conditions. Coal mines and mining ‐ Mechanization. Coal mines and mining ‐ Strikes. 130 Emigration (United States ‐ Northward). Company towns ‐ Evictions. Coal mines and mining ‐ Transportations. Pennsylvania ‐ Maxwell. Coal mines and mining ‐ Dust control. Strikebreakers. Westland Coal Mine. Company towns. Unions ‐ Organizers. Yablonski, Jock. Unions and unionization ‐ Violence. Strikebreakers. Coal mines and mining ‐ Wages and hours. United Mine Workers of America. Unions and unionization. Coal companies. Frick Coal Company. Tent colonies. Immigrants. Afro‐Americans ‐ Discrimination. Unions and unionization ‐ Benefits. Coal mines and mining ‐ Economic aspects. Housing. Pittsburgh Coal Company. Pensions. Boyle, Tony. Vesta Coal Company. Pennsylvania ‐ Maxwell. Afro‐Americans ‐ Discrimination. Tent colonies. Afro‐Americans ‐ Discrimination. Alabama ‐ Birmingham. Migration (United States Northward). Strikebreakers. Afro‐Americans. Coal mines and mining ‐ Check‐weighman system. Lewis, John L. "Rat Tails". Unions ‐ Organizers. Afro‐Americans. Coal mines and mining ‐ Strikes ‐ 1922. Pennsylvania ‐ Westland. Pennsylvania ‐ Elizabeth. Lewis, John L. Coal mines and mining ‐ Working conditions. 137. ANDREW DIXON. Omar, Logan County, WV, 16 July 1971. An interview with Dixon, a retired Afro‐American coal miner, conducted by Paul and Linda Nyden, concerning his escape from Alabama after union activities, his migration north and his life and work in the southern West Virginia coalfields. One reel (5") 1 7/8 ips. (R106) Index terms: Dixon, Andrew. 131 Coal miners (performers). Logan County ‐ Omar. Nyden, Linda. Nyden, Paul J. Alabama. Migration (United States ‐ Northward). Afro‐Americans. Woodard's Iron Company. Simmons, Neely. Unions and unionization. Coal mines and mining. Coal companies. Consolidation Coal Company. Kentucky ‐ Jenkins. Unions ‐ Organizers. Coal mining machinery. Coal mines and mining ‐ Wages and hours. Coke and coke ovens. Alabama ‐ Birmingham. Alabama ‐ Brighton. Steel companies. Wheeling ‐ Pittsburgh Steel Company. Dixon, Joe. Illinois Coal Company. Illinois ‐ Chicago. Afro‐Americans ‐ Discrimination. Coal mines and mining ‐ Working conditions. Marion County ‐ Ida May. Logan County ‐ Blair Mountain. Baldwin‐Felts Detective Agency. United Mine Workers of America. Strikebreakers. Logan County ‐ Holden. Coal mines and mining ‐ Mechanization. Coal mines and mining ‐ Working conditions. Coal mines and mining ‐ Wages and hours. Holmes, Johnny M. Unions and unionization ‐ Elections. Brown, Elmer. Outlaws and prisoners. Flattop Coal Mine. Unions and unionization. Howard, Dr. (Dentist). Inter‐racial relations. Boyle, Tony. Yablonski, Jock. Firewood. Churches ‐ Methodist. Clergymen. Farmers and farming. Afro‐Americans ‐ Discrimination. 132 Alabama ‐ Myrtlewood. Pennsylvania ‐ Omar. Pensions. United Mine Workers of America. Pennsylvania ‐ Omar. Afro‐Americans. Afro‐Americans ‐ Discrimination. Parsley, Superintentendent. Coal mines and mining ‐ Wages and hours. Coal mining machinery. 138. JOHN MENDEZ. Chapmanville, Logan County, WV, 16 July 1971. An interview with Mendez, a Chicano coal miner, conducted by Paul and Linda Nyden, concerning his activities as a leader in the Black Lung Association and in the Miners for Democracy. He discusses methods used by the coal companies to recruit and contract for minority labor, specifically Mexican‐American miners. One reel (5") 1 7/8 ips. (R107) Index terms: Mendez, John. Nyden, Paul J. Mexican‐Americans. Coal miners (performers). Logan County ‐ Chapmanville. Coal mines and mining ‐ Management. Coal companies. Unions ‐ Contracts. Unions and unionization ‐ Reform movements. Unions and unionization. Miners for Democracy. Black Lung Association. Nyden, Linda. Immigration ‐ Routes and patterns. Unions and unionization ‐ Grievance Procedure. Logan County Coal Operators Assocation. Trida, Melvin. Amhurst Coal Company. Newland, Alpert. Howell, Earl. Humphries, Raymond. Omar Mining Company. Wheeling ‐ Pittsburgh Steel Company. West Virginia Coal and Coke Company. Logan County ‐ Stearit. United Mine Workers of America ‐ Local 5921. Mexican‐Americans ‐ Discrimination. World War II. Dorrance Colliery Preparation Plant. Dress. Coal mines. Mexico ‐ History. Festivals and celebrations. Health Mine Safety Act. Dent, John. 133 Harrison County ‐ Clarksburg. Coal miners. Music and musicians. Family life. Gold Mines and Gold Mining. Texas ‐ Evansville. Unions and unionization ‐ Disabled Miners Strike 1970. Transportation ‐ Trains. National Labor Relations Board. Emigration (United States ‐ Northward). Coal companies ‐ Recruiting Representatives "Contractors". Immigrants. Coal mines and mining ‐ Wages and hours. "Transportation". Illinois ‐ Chicago. Logan County ‐ Omar. Michigan ‐ Detroit. Logan County ‐ Stearit. McDowell County. Immigration ‐ Routes and patterns. Villa, Pancho. Mexican‐Americans. 139. SHIRLEY COLES. Princeton, Mercer County, WV, 1 September 1971. An interview with Coles, an Afro‐American coal miner in southern West Virginia, conducted by Paul and Linda Nyden concerning his life and work exeriences in the Pocahontas coalfields, the relationship between Blacks and the United Mine Workers of America, and the effects of mechanization in the coal industry. One reel (5") 1 7/8 ips, quality fair to poor. (R108) Index terms: Coles, Shirley. Mercer County ‐ Princeton. Afro‐Americans. Coal miners (performers). United Mine Workers of America ‐ District 29. Unions and unionization. Coal mines and mining ‐ Mechanization. United Mine Workers of America. Nyden, Linda. Nyden, Paul J. Coal mines and mining. Coal miners and mining ‐ Contract work. Unions and unionization ‐ Benefits. Afro‐Americans ‐ Discrimination. Coal mines and mining ‐ Wages and hours. Webster County ‐ Gary. Unions ‐ Company Unions. Titler, George. Immigrants. Mules and muledriving. Outlaws and prisoners. Coal mines and mining ‐ Working conditions. Coal mines and mining ‐ Accidents. 134 Coal mines and mining ‐ Job description. Immigrants ‐ Discrimination. Coal mines and mining ‐ Mechanization. Coal mining machinery. Unions ‐ Organizers. Coal mines ‐ "Dog hole mines". Scrip. Unions and unionization. Afro‐Americans Discrimination. Coal mines and mining ‐ Mechanization. Coal mines and mining. Coal mines and mining ‐ Buddy system. Coal miners ‐ Training. Transportation. 140. JAMES MILLNER. Princeton, Mercer County, WV, 2 September 1971. An interview with Millner, a retired Afro‐
American miner, conducted by Paul and Linda Nyden, concerning coal company discrimination against black miners. He discusses the role of Afro‐American miners in union organizing activities and the lack of support of the union in fighting discrimination. Mr. Millner is a civil rights activist and is deeply involved in union politics. One reel (5") 1 7/8 ips. (R109) Index terms: Millner, James. Mercer County ‐ Princeton. Afro‐Americans ‐ Discrimination. Nyden, Linda. Nyden, Paul J. Coal miners (performers). Medicine and health care. Pocahontas Fuel Company. Coal mines and mining ‐ Accidents. Pocahontas Coal and Coke Company. Unions and unionization. Mine Workers Union. Black Lung. Coal companies. Children. World War II. Women ‐ Roles in society. Blizzard, Bill. United Mine Workers of America ‐ District 17. Unions ‐ Officials. American Coal Company. Coal mines. United Mine Workers of America. Scrip. Afro‐Americans ‐ Discrimination. Titler, George. Hall, Richard. Hall, Clyde. Afro‐Americans ‐ Discrimination. American Coal Company. Unions ‐ Organizers. 135 McDowell County. Pocahontas Fuel Company. 141. MINERS FOR DEMOCRACY. Saint Clairsville, Ohio, 12 September 1971. More than 500 miners and their wives from fourteen different districts of the United Mine Workers of America attended this meeting. The meeting is chaired by Michael Trbovich. Principal participants are Chip Yablonski, Clarice Feldman, and Harry Huge. Speakers include: Don Rasmussen (Black Lung Physician); Levi Daniel (Black miner from Beckley, WV), Lou Antal, Ken Davies (Miners for Democracy leader from District 12 and later District President), John Guzek (Miners for Democracy leader from District 6 and later District President Arnold Miller, Bob Oliver (Miners for Democracy leader from District 11), Harry Patrick, Tom Pysell (Miners for Democracy leader from District 6 and later National Director of Organizing) and Andy Surrma. Four Scale Committeemen also speak: Charles Heldreth, Slim Hudock, Art Nelms and Vic Shine. Remarks from the floor are made by Robert Payne (President of the Disabled Miners and Widows of Southern West Virginia), Sara Kaznoski (a Mannington widow) and Nathaniel Lambright (a black miner from Bishop, West Virginia). Two reels (5") 1 7/8ips. (R110‐111) Index terms: Yablonski, Chip. Miners for Democracy. Trbovich, Michael. Coal miners (performers). United Mine Workers of America. Ohio ‐ Saint Clairsville. Feldman, Clarice. Hudock, Thomas "Slim". Heldreth, Charles. Surma, Andy. Pysell, Tom. Patrick, Harry. Oliver, Bob. Miller, Arnold. Guzek, John. Davies, Ken. Antal, Louis A. Afro‐Americans. Daniel, Levi. Rasmussen, Don. Nelms, Art. Shine, Vic. Lambright, Nathaniel. Kaznoski, Sara. Payne, Robert. Huge, Harry. Physicians. Black Lung. Raleigh County ‐ Beckley. 142. Deaccessioned. 143. BILL WORTHINGTON. Morgantown, Monongalia County, WV, 18 October 1971. A speech by Worthington, a Miners for Democracy, and Black Lung activist from Harlan County Kentucky, delivered at West Virginia University. The speech deals with the United Mine Workers, the coal industy and the problems of Afro‐American miners within both. One reel (5") 1 7/8 ips. (R113) 136 Index terms: Monongalia County ‐ Morgantown. Worthington, Bill. Coal mines and mining. Afro‐Americans. Coal miners (performers). Miners for Democracy. Unions and unionization. Kentucky ‐ Harlan County. United Mine Workers of America. West Virginia University. Afro‐Americans ‐ Discrimination. 144. WILLIAM FINLEY, LAVELLE FINLEY, JAMES MOSELEY, BILL WORTHINGTON. Westland, Pennsylvania, 20 October 1971. An interview with four Afro‐American miners, conducted by Paul Nyden concerning the experiences and problems of Afro‐American miners in the coalfields of Alabama, Kentucky, West Virginia and Pennsylvania. The discussion deals with company discrimination both in terms of hiring and promotion, the lack of support of Afro‐
American miners from the United Mine Workers of America, and the effects of mechinization upon labor. Two reels (5") 1 7/8 ips. (R114‐115) Index terms: Finley, William. Pennsylvania ‐ Westland. Worthington, Bill. Mosely, James. Finley, Lavelle. Recreation. Coal mines and mining ‐ Transportations. Music and musicians. Strikebreakers. Tent colonies. Immigrants. Frick Coal Company. Pennsylvania ‐ Fayette County. Housing ‐ Evictions. United Mine Workers of America ‐ Safety committees. Coal mines and mining ‐ Working conditions. Afro‐Americans. Coal mines and mining. Coal companies. Coal miners (performers). Kentucky ‐ Harlan County. Boyle, Tony. Coal mining machinery. United Mine Workers of America. Unions and unionization. Coal mines and mining ‐ Mechanization. Coal mines and mining. Afro‐Americans ‐ Discrimination. Engel, Dave. Patterson, Quentin. Elder, Harvey. 137 Coal mines and mining ‐ Wages and hours. Coal mines and mining ‐ Terminology. Coal mines and mining ‐ Job description. Budzanoski, Michael. "Windowshading". Alabama. West Virginia. Kentucky. Coal mines and mining ‐ Job description. Pennsylvania. Afro‐Americans ‐ Discrimination. Unions and unionization ‐ Violence. Afro‐Americans ‐ Discrimination. 145. GEORGE WEST. Volcano, Wood County, WV, 1971. An interview with West who operates an oil and gas field, conducted by Gerald W. Ash, concerning the "endless wire" oil pumping system used in the Volcano oil fields. West describes the equipment and procedures used in the 101 year old field. The interview was conducted on site, and part of the recording is unintelligible due to the noise of the nearby oil rig. Five reels (5") 7 1/2 ips. (R116‐120) Index terms: Oil wells. Horses. "Standing valve". Oil and gas industry ‐ Equipment and supplies. "Junking the well". "Sampson Post". "Drawing the well". Oil ‐ Production. "Endless wire". Transportation ‐ Wagons. Wood County ‐ Parkersburg. Hotels and inns. Wilson Hotel. Wood County ‐ Volcano ‐ physical description. Engines ‐ Natural Gas. Ash, Gerald W. West, George. Engines ‐ Gasoline. "Water flood". "Jerk lines" (Eccentrics). Stiles, W. C. "Endless wire". Engines ‐ Natural Gas. Electric pumps. West, George. Water. "Secondary recovery". "Water flood". Sandstone. "Pump‐off". Oil and gas industry ‐ Equipment and supplies. Volcano Oilfield. 138 West, George. "Tripoles" (Derricks). "Water line wells". West, George. "Come‐along". "Cable Splicer". Oil and gas industry ‐ Equipment and supplies. "Junking the well". Oil ‐ Production. "Pulling the well". Engines ‐ Steam. Coal. Oil and gas industry ‐ Economic aspects. Oil ‐ Production. "Wildcatting". Alaska. "Depletion allowance". Proxmire, Senator. "Secondary recovery". Oil ‐ Production. West, George. Engineers ‐ Petroleum. University of Texas. Oil and gas industry. Parks, Mr. Coal ‐ Transportation. Entertainment. Railroads ‐ Steam engines. Jones family. Housing. Oil ‐ Storage tanks. Chancellor Hotel. Wood County ‐ Parkersburg. Power Oil Company. Parks, Mr. Texas. Stiles, Sam. Stiles family. Machinists. Trees ‐ Chestnut. Immigrants ‐ English. Trees ‐ White Oak. Zones, C. M. Methodist Episcopal Church Parsonage. Schools. Wilson Hotel. Ice houses. Clippers Barrel Shed. Wood County ‐ Volcano ‐ physical description. Raleigh County ‐ Storm Hill. "Endless wire". 139 Baltimore and Ohio Railroad. Transportation ‐ Trains. Ritchie County ‐ Petroleum. Stiles Department Store. Recreation ‐ Bowling. Hotels and inns. "Shipping tank". Oil Storage. Homelife. Black, Dan. Stiles, W. C. Housing. Churches. Wildlife. Oil Derricks. Wood County ‐ Volcano. Lexis Power Horse. Buckeye Power Horse. "Jack lines". (See also "Jerk lines"). Taitt, Walter. "Endless wire". Homelife. "secondary recovery". 146. WEST VIRGINIA UNIVERSITY'S ONE HUNDRED AND THIRD COMMENCEMENT. Morgantown, Monongalia County, WV, 14 May 1972. A broadcast by WAJR Radio Station of the graduation ceremonies of the WVU class of 1972. One reel (7") 3 3/4 ips. (R121) Index terms: WAJR Radio Station. Monongalia County ‐ Morgantown. West Virginia University ‐ Commencement Exercises. 147. LOUIS ANTAL. Arnold, Pennsylvania, 8 June 1972. An interview with Antal, a retired coal miner and key leader in the rank‐and‐file movement, conducted by Paul and Linda Nyden concerning his election campaigns for President of United Mine Workers District 5. He discusses in detail the issues drawn between the United Mine Workers of America and the Miners for Democracy. Two reels (5") 1 7/8 ips. (R122‐123) Index terms: Nyden, Paul J. Nyden, Linda. United Mine Workers of America ‐ District 5. Coal miners (performers). Pennsylvania ‐ Arnold. Antal, Louis A. Coal mines and mining. Miners for Democracy. Unions and unionization. Unions and unionization ‐ Elections. Cochis, (?). Boyle, Tony. Unions and unionization ‐ Reform movements. Daniels, Joe. 140 Island Coal Mine. "Belair 6". Miners Loyalty Fund. "Justice Fund". Owens, John. Budzanski, Jock. Unions and unionization ‐ Elections. Gross, Ernie. Coombs, Harrison. United Mine Workers of America ‐ Convention of 1964. Black Lung. Bituminous Coal Operators Association. Death. Unions ‐ Contracts. Wheeling Convention. Yablonski, Jock. Boyle, Tony. Boyle, Tony. "Bogus Locals". Pennsylvania ‐ New Stanton. 148. ROBERT PAYNE. Itmann, Wyoming County, WV, 24 June 1972. An interview with Payne, President of the Disabled Miners and Widows of Southern West Virginia, conducted by Paul and Linda Nyden concerning the history of the organization which grew from a Wildcat strike which shutdown most mines in West Virginia and the surrounding states in June, 1970. He discusses the group's organization which has always included Afro‐American and white men and women in leadership roles. One reel (5") 1 7/8 ips. (R124) Index terms: Afro‐Americans. Coal mines and mining ‐ Strikes ‐ Wildcat. Coal mines and mining. Nyden, Linda. Nyden, Paul J. Disabled Miners and Widows of Southern West Virginia. Wyoming County ‐ Itmann. Payne, Robert. Women ‐ Roles in society. Coal miners (performers). 149. PAT TOOHEY. Morgantown, Monongalia County, WV, 6 August 1972. An interview with Toohey, who is one of the founders and leaders of the National Miners Union, conducted by Linda and Paul Nyden. The interview includes a discussion of Toohey's childhood in a coal mining family in Pennsylvania and details the issues and events that led to the formation of the National Miners Union. He was secretary of three different organizations: The Progressive Mine Workers of America International Committee which was formed in 1923, the Save the Union Movement begun in 1925, and the National Miners Union founded in 1928. He also discusses the relationship between the Socialist and Communist Parties and events in the coalfields. Four reels (5") 1 7/8 ips. (R125‐126) Index terms: Monongalia County ‐ Morgantown. Toohey, Pat. National Miners Union. Nyden, Paul J. Coal miners (performers). 141 Progressive Mine Workers of America ‐ International Committee. Coal mines and mining. Family life. Nyden, Linda. Minerich, Tony. Borich, Frank. Myerscough, Tom. Unions and unionization ‐ Reform movements. Unions and unionization. Socialist Party. Communist Party. Save the Union Movement. Kentucky. Coal mines and mining ‐ Strikes ‐ 1931. Pennsylvania ‐ Renton. Rockefeller family. Coal mines and mining ‐ Working conditions. Afro‐Americans. Women ‐ Roles in society. New Mexico. Coal mines and mining ‐ Strikes ‐ 1933. Pennsylvania ‐ Maryville. Death. Unions and unionization ‐ Violence. Barcoski, Frank. Coal and Iron Police. Kemenovich, Vincent. Boyle, William. Hawkins, Isiah. Siders, Fred. Watt, John. Gwynn, Charles. Moran, Frank. Jacksonville Agreement. Howat, Alec. Bittner, Van A. Fagan, Pat. Brophy, Powers. Lewis, John L. Selliins, Fannie. Voyzey, George. Coal mines and mining ‐ Strikes ‐ 1922. Darrow, Clarence. Foster, Wiliam Z. Murray, Phillip. Dreiser, Theodore. DeCaux, Len. Woltman, Fredrick. Gilfillan, Loren. Biophy, John. Communist Party. 142 National Miners Union. Save the Union Movement. Communist Party. Lewis, John L. Women ‐ Roles in society. Coal miners. Toohey, Pat. Brophy, John. Darrow, Clarence. National Miners Union. Lewis, John L. Progressive Mine Workers of America International Committee. 150. ABB GILLENWATER. Crab Orchard, Raleigh County, WV, 10 May 1973. An interview with Gillenwater, a retired coal miner, born in 1894, conducted by Bill Taft and Lois McLean, concerning his recollections of "Mother" Jones and his life as a miner at Slab Fork, Raleigh County, WV. One reel (7") 3 3/4 ips. (R127) Index terms: Taft, Bill. Coal miners (performers). Raleigh County ‐ Crab Orchard. Gillenwater, Abb. McLean, Lois. Migration. Virginia. Raleigh County ‐ Slab Fork. Simmons, Dr. Banks, Dr. M. C. Medicine and health care. Educators. Clergymen. Religion. Dancing. World War I. Women ‐ Roles in society. Fox, Lew. Green, Dr. Recreation. Livestock. Food. Gardening. Diet. Women ‐ Housewives and their work. Eccles Explosion 1914. Coal mines and mining ‐ Disasters. Coal mines and mining ‐ Accidents. Coal mines and mining ‐ Wages and hours. Scrip. Raleigh County ‐ Crow. Slab Fork Coal Company. Utilities ‐ Water systems. Inter‐racial relations. 143 Storytelling. Afro‐Americans. Clergymen. Fry, Golden. Lawmen. Meadows, Mr. Afro‐Americans ‐ Discrimination. Housing. Afro‐Americans. Slab Fork Coal Company. Loggers and logging. Wyoming County ‐ Mabben. Women ‐ Roles in society. Jones, Mary H. "Mother". Coal mines and mining ‐ Strikes. Lewis, John L. Utt, Arthur. Raleigh County ‐ Crow. Raleigh County ‐ Raleigh. Hollis, John. Ward, Henry. Moonshine and moonshining. Coal mines and mining ‐ Trappers. Housing. Coal mines and mining ‐ Transportations. Simpson, Lewis. Coal mines and mining ‐ Job description. Pedding. White, E. E. Raleigh County ‐ Lester. Afro‐Americans. Bradshaw, O. E. Migration. North Carolina. Kanawha County ‐ Cabin Creek. Coal mines and mining ‐ Management. Unions and unionization ‐ Benefits. Jones, Mary H. "Mother". Coal companies. Unions and unionization ‐ Violence. Fry, Golden. Baldwin‐Felts Detective Agency. Unionization. Caperton, Austin Jr. Caperton, Austin. Caperton, Harry. Caperton, Gastin. Coal mines and mining ‐ Job description. Coal mines and mining ‐ Wages and hours. Dwyer, Lawrence "Peggy". Raleigh County ‐ Glenwhite. 144 Jones, Mary H. "Mother". Unions ‐ Organizers. Fayette County ‐ Hinton. Baldwin‐Felts Detective Agency. Fry, Golden. Baldwin‐Felts Detective Agency. Jones, Mary H. "Mother". Caperton, Gastin. Lawmen. Housing. Jones, Mary H. "Mother". Women ‐ Roles in society. Jones, Mary H. "Mother". 151. ALFRED SMITH. Beckley, Raleigh County, WV, 10 May 1973. An interview with Smith, a retired coal miner born in 1874, conducted by Keith Dix, Bill Taft and Lois McLean concerning life in the southern West Virginia coal fields. Smith discusses labor organizing and recalls marching with "Mother" Jones. Partial reel (7") 3 3/4 ips, quality poor. (R128) Index terms: Fayette County ‐ Sun. Raleigh County ‐ Beckley. Smith, Alfred. Fayette County ‐ Thurmond. Taft, Bill. Dix, Keith. Coal miners (performers). Coal mines and mining ‐ Strikes. Virginia ‐ Red Hill. Jones, Mary H. "Mother". McLean, Lois. Logan County ‐ Coal River. Logan County ‐ Marlie. Logan County ‐ Mann. Marriage and marital relations. Company housing ‐ Evictions. Glasscock, Governor William E. Hatfield, Governor Henry Drury. March on Logan County. Kanawha County ‐ Wet Branch. Kanawha County ‐ Dry Branch. American Federation of Labor. Blaine, Senator William S. United Mine Workers. Lewis, John L. Kanawha County ‐ Cabin Creek. Dress. Lawmen. Chaffin, Don. Dwyer, Lawrence "Peggy". Baldwin‐Felts Detective Agency. United Mine Workers of America. Unions and unionization. 145 Hatfield, Sid. West Virginia State Police. Mingo County. "Scab County". McDowell County. Black Diamond Coal Company. Death. Raleigh County ‐ Glen Jean. Kanawha County ‐ Cabin Creek. Afro‐Americans. Coal mines and mining. Pennsylvania ‐ Pittsburgh. Guns. Coal mines and mining ‐ Strikes. Lewis, John L. March on Logan County. Mingo County ‐ Matewan. Jones, Mary H. "Mother". Kanawha County ‐ Cabin Creek. Jones, Mary H. "Mother". Mooney, Fred. 152. RICHARD LIZZIE LEWIS. Beckley, Raleigh County, WV, 18 May 1973. An interview with Lewis, a seventy‐eight year old retired coal miner, police chief and machinist, conducted by Lois McLean and Bill Taft concerning Lewis's childhood in England, his union sympathies and socialism. Partial reel (7") 3 3/4 ips, notes available. (R129) Index terms: Lewis, Richard. Lawmen (performers). Raleigh County ‐ Beckley. England. Homelife. Taft, Bill. McLean, Lois. Lewis, Robert. Immigrants ‐ English. McDowell County ‐ Mayberry. Jones, Mary H. "Mother". Socialism. Unions. Immigrants ‐ English. Coal miners. Immigration ‐ Routes and patterns. Norfolk and Western Railroad. "Half‐turn". Coal mines and mining ‐ Equipment and supplies. Child labor. Fayette County ‐ Derryhill. United Mine Workers. McKell, Mr. Nichols Colliery Company. Collins, Justice. 146 Coal mines and mining ‐ Strikes ‐ 1902. Raleigh County ‐ Glen Jean. Mules and muledriving. England ‐ Durham. Black Diamond Coal Company. Raleigh County ‐ Adkinsville. Tent colonies. Coal ‐ Transportation. Coal companies. Raleigh County ‐ Mount Hope. Fayette County ‐ Kilsyth. Dress. Baldwin‐Felts Detective Agency. McDowell County. Knights of Labor. Afro‐Americans. Coal mines and mining ‐ Explosives. Coal mines and mining ‐ Wages and hours. "Backhands". Coal mines and mining ‐ Buddy system. Unions ‐ English. Raleigh County ‐ Winding Gulf. White, E. E. Unions. Women ‐ Roles in society. Richards, John. Dress. Coal mines and mining ‐ Strikes ‐ 1902. Wolfe, George. Transportation ‐ Buggies. McKell, Bill. Kennedy, Duncan. Gillenwater, Abb. Dress. Unions ‐ Organizers. Death. Wallace, Bill. Fayette County ‐ MacDonald. Billups, Will. Cunningham, Don. Battle of Stanaford Mountain. Coal miners. Brickyards. Strikebreakers. Afro‐Americans. Coal mines and mining ‐ Strikes. Saint Louis Worlds Fair. Illinois ‐ Verdon. Illinois ‐ Edwards. Illinois ‐ Glen Carbon. Outlaws and prisoners. 147 Woods, Lemon. Baldwin‐Felts Detective Agency. Galford, Mr. Raleigh County ‐ Mount Hope. Immigrants ‐ German. Immigrants ‐ Bohemian. Immigrants ‐ Welsh. West Virginia ‐ Red Ash. Immigrants ‐ Hungarian. Immigrants ‐ Polish. Tennesse. Kentucky. Weller, Alec. Illinois. Debs, Eugene V. Singing. Industrial Workers of the World. "Wobblies". Socialism. "Red Necks". Mechanics. Baldwin's Supply Company. Machinists. Lawmen. Dwyer, Lawrence "Peggy". Inter‐racial relations. Explosion at Echols 1914. Coal mines and mining ‐ Mechanization. Mules and muledriving. Housing. Indiana ‐ Shelldurn. Marriage and marital relations. West Virginia ‐ Cranberry. Coal mines and mining ‐ Disasters. Coal miners ‐ Electricians. Fayette County ‐ Eccles. Holidays ‐ Halloween. Bostick, Mrs. Raleigh County ‐ Beckley. Baldwin‐Felts Detective Agency. Scott, Hal. Raleigh County ‐ Price Hill. Jones, Mary H. "Mother". Outlaws and prisoners. Strikebreakers. Cunningham, Dan. Fayette County ‐ Glen Jean. Kennedy, Duncan. Pocahontas County ‐ Sugar Creek. Fayette County ‐ Oak Hill. Fayette County ‐ Glen Jean. 148 Knights of Labor. Jones, Mary H. "Mother". Collins, Justice. Coal mines and mining ‐ Strikes ‐ 1902. Jones, Mary H. "Mother". Raleigh County ‐ Winding Gulf. McKell, Mr. Jones, Mary H. "Mother". Raleigh County ‐ Beckley. 153. BERT CASTLE. Alum Creek, Lincoln County, WV, 19 June 1973. An interview with Castle, born in 1901, a retired United Mine Workers of America field worker, conducted by Bill Taft, concerning early union leaders, unionization and socialism. Two reels (7") 3 3/4 ips, notes available. (R130‐131) Index terms: Castle, Bert. Union officials (performers). Lincoln County ‐ Alum Creek. Unionization. Taft, Bill. Unions ‐ Organizers. United Mine Workers of America. Keeney, Frank. Mooney, Fred. Logan County ‐ Blair Mountain. Blizzard, Bill. Battle of Blair Mountain. Kanawha County ‐ Pratt. Socialism. Cabin Creek Consolidation Coal Company. "Trapper boy". Coal mines and mining ‐ Job description. Kanawha County ‐ Charleston. Jones, Mary H. "Mother". Dwyer, Lawrence "Peggy". Hines, John. Boone County ‐ Coal River. Coal mines and mining ‐ Docking system. Slater, Don. Kanawha County ‐ Cabin Creek ‐ Dry Branch. Women ‐ Roles in society. Kanawha County ‐ Leewood. Kanawha County ‐ Eskdale. Jones, Mary H. "Mother". Company stores. Peddlers and peddling. Farmers and farming. Unions ‐ Organizers. "Agent provacateurs". McKnight family. Transportation ‐ Trains. New York. 149 Coal mines and mining ‐ Transportations. "Check‐off". Kanawha County ‐ Miami. Storytelling. Hatfield Agreement. Freed,. Tent colonies. Kayford Coal Mine. Coal mines and mining ‐ Strikes ‐ 1912. Coal companies ‐ Management. Coal companies. Davis, Jay. Davis, Hawley. Company housing ‐ Evictions. Kanawha County ‐ Cabin Creek. Mules and muledriving. Coal mines and mining ‐ Job description. Baldwin‐Felts Detective Agency. Coal mines and mining ‐ Working conditions. Shamrock Coal Mine. Davis, A. P. Kanawha County ‐ Kayford. Red Warrior Coal Mine. Cherokee. Child labor. Kayford No. 1 Coal Mine. 1 Mine. Coal mines and mining ‐ Wages and hours. Kayford Coal Company. Kanawha County ‐ Kayford. Migration (West Virginia). Kentucky. United Mine Workers of America ‐ District 17. United Mine Workers of America ‐ District 30. Coal mines and mining. Unions ‐ Locals. Guns. Unionization. Kanawha County ‐ Pratt. Martial law. Coal mines and mining ‐ Strikes. Coal companies. Tent colonies. Railroads. "Bull Moose Special". Cabell County ‐ Huntington. Kanawha County Coal Operators Association. West Virginia State Militia. Kanawha County ‐ Paint Creek. Coal mines and mining ‐ Strikes ‐ Violence. Mooney, Fred. Ambushes. 150 Kanawha County ‐ Eskdale. Kanawha County ‐ Miami. Kanawha County ‐ Sharon. Kanawha County ‐ Boomer. Immigrants ‐ Italian. Kanawha County ‐ Mucklow. Miners March. Logan County. Carney, (?). Kanawha County ‐ Pratt. Jones, Mary H. "Mother". Outlaws and prisoners. Guns. Unions ‐ Grievance Procedures. McCoy. (?). Farley, Jim. Flippin, Jack. Kennedy, Harry. Unions and unionization ‐ Field Representatives. Fayette County ‐ Montgomery. United Mine Workers of America ‐ District 30. "Rump Union". Petry, Gil. Keeney, Frank. United Mine Workers of America. Unions ‐ Organizers. Boyle, Tony. Bittner, Van A. Lewis, Raymond. Reed, Paul. Miller, Arnold. United Mine Workers of America ‐ Scale committees. Kanawha County ‐ Saint Albans. Blizzard, Bill. Outlaws and prisoners. Unions and unionization ‐ Violence. Logan County ‐ Hewitt Creek. Guyan River. Townshend, Tom. Granfly, Charley. Coal River. Brockus, Colonel. West Virginia State Police. Railroads. Mooney, Fred. Keeney, Frank. Boone County ‐ Madison. Boone County ‐ Coal River ‐ Indian Creek. Boone County. Unionization. McDowell County. 151 Mingo County. United Mine Workers of America ‐ Mine committees. Logan County. Arbitration. "Umpires". Kanawha County ‐ Marmet. Kanawha County ‐ Cabin Creek. Battle of Blair Mountain. Sandburg, Mr. Hall, Judge. Lawyers. Brotherhood of Railroad Trainmen. Coal mines and mining ‐ Picketing. Lewis, John L. Tittings, George. Owens, John. United Mine Workers of America ‐ International Executive Board. Washington, D. C. Herton, Charley. Pearl, Andy. Kennedy, Duncan. National Bituminous Coal Operators Association. Meedy, Joe. "Sympathy strikes". Coal mines and mining ‐ Strikes. Coal miners. Clergymen. Religion. Potter, Jim. Cannelton Coal Company. Kanawha and Hawking Railroad. Politics and politicians. Capitalism. Borden, Lewis. Chaffin, Don. United States Army. Roosevelt, President Franklin D. Debs, Eugene V. Coal mines and mining ‐ Strikes. Socialism. Mooney, Fred. Logan County ‐ Clothier. Logan County ‐ Blair Mountain. Logan County ‐ Blair. United Mine Workers of America ‐ Local 1661. Transportation ‐ Automobiles. Duncan, John. Young, Ellis. Bryan, Cletis. Food. Death. 152 William, Dewey. Logan County ‐ Hewitt Creek. Logan County ‐ Blair. Logan County ‐ Sharples. West Virginia ‐ Ferrell Creek. Kanawha County ‐ Lens Creek. Company stores. Men's Organizations ‐ Odd Fellows. Mooney, Fred. Keeney, Frank. Kanawha County ‐ Marmet. Nurses and nursing. Jones, Mary H. "Mother". Hatfield Agreement. United States Senate Investigating Committee. Kenyon, Senator. Johnson, Hiram. March on Logan County. Logan County ‐ Sharples. West Virginia State Police. Keeney, Frank. Battle of Blair Mountain. Keeney, Frank. Socialism. "umpires". Mooney, Fred. Blizzard, Bill. Unions ‐ Grievance Procedures. Flippen, Jack. Kennedy, Harry. Unions ‐ Organization. United Mine Workers of America ‐ District 17. Kanawha Coal Operator's Association. Unions ‐ Grievance Procedure. Blizzard, Bill. Boone County ‐ Madison. Unions ‐ Organizers. Keeney, Frank. Unions ‐ Contracts. Keeney. Frank. Blizzard, Bill. United Mine Workers of America ‐ District 17. Lewis, Raymond. Baldwin‐Felts Detective Agency. Mooney, Fred. Kanawha County ‐ Mucklow. Kanawha Coal Operator's Association. Lawmen. Baldwin‐Felts Detective Agency. Cabin Creek Consolidation Coal Company. Coal mines and mining ‐ Wages and hours. 153 Coal mines and mining ‐ Wages and hours. Kanawha County ‐ Eskdale. Hatfield Agreement. Jones, Mary H. "Mother". Coal mines and mining ‐ Strikes ‐ 1912. Kanawha County ‐ Eskdale. Baldwin‐Felts Detective Agency. Socialissm. 154. C. E. BRADSHAW, JIM DILLON, THELMA CROSBY. Beckley, Raleigh County, WV, 21 June 1973. An interview with Bradshaw and Dillon, retired Afro‐American miners, conducted by Bill Taft concerning discrimination against Afro‐
American miners in the coalfields. Partial reel (7") 3 3/4 ips, notes available. (R132) Index terms: Fayette County ‐ Raleigh. Bradshaw, Charles Edward. Raleigh County ‐ Beckley. Coke and coke ovens. Coal mines and mining. Afro‐Americans ‐ Discrimination. Coal miners (performers). Jones, Mary H. "Mother". Migration (West Virginia ‐ Northward). Afro‐Americans. Cabell County ‐ Cedar Point. West Virginia ‐ Simmons. Coal companies. Buckeye Coal Company. Virginia. Gillenwater, Abb. Birchfield, Mr. "Bluefield Telegraph" (newspaper). Newspapers. Montgomery, Joe. Debs, Eugene V. Afro‐Americans. Neeley, Ernest. Coal mines and mining ‐ Management. Raleigh No. 7 Coal Mine. Gibson, (?). Unions ‐ Organizers. Boyd, Miss. Blankenship, Sheriff Pat. McGuire, Lawrence "Peggy". Raleigh County ‐ Winding Gulf. Lawmen. Hatfield Agreement. Hatfield, Governor Henry Drury. Newspapers. Socialist Party. Montgomery, Joe. White, Mr. 154 Jones, Mary H. "Mother". Dillon, James. Transportation ‐ Horses. Unions ‐ Organization. West Virginia ‐ Slab Fork. Battle of Blair Mountain. Fletcher, Mr. (?). Kanawha County ‐ Cabin Creek. Coal mines and mining ‐ Management. Ward, Mr. Caperton, Mr. Sweeney, Mr. Dress. Kanawha County ‐ Paint Creek. McGuire, Lawrence "Peggy". Coal miners. Coal mines and mining ‐ Wages and hours. Baldwin‐Felts Detective Agency. Gautier, Bob. Gambler, Carl. Caperton, Gastin. Depression. Caperton, Austin. Caperton, Gastin. Immigrants ‐ Hungarian. Blacksmiths and blacksmithing. Boarding houses. Housing ‐ Discrimination. Warrick, Mr. Jones, Mary H. "Mother". Martin, Mickey. Trews, Bob. "Check‐off". Wilson, President Woodrow. World War I. United Mine Workers of America. Raleigh Coal Company. Jacksonville Agreement. Illiteracy. Chapman, Bob. Peters, Bob. Coal miners. Chilson, Mr. Outlaws and prisoners. Morris, Charlie. Coal mines and mining ‐ Working conditions. "Snitches". Coal mines and mining ‐ Mechanization. Mules and muledriving. Hunt, Mr. Burgess, Fred. 155 United Mine Workers of America ‐ Mine committees. Willis, Sidney. Raleigh No. 3 Coal Mine. Warden, Elmer. Muir, Dave. "Steaming". Bradley, Allen. Discrimination. Scott, Hal. "Wobblies". Coal mines and mining ‐ Economic aspects. Death. Wolfe, George. Fayette County ‐ Glen Jean. Diamond, Black. Unions ‐ Contracts. Bittner, Van A. United Mine Workers of America ‐ District 29. United Mine Workers of America ‐ District 17. Blizzard, Bill. Lennark Coal Company. Cunningham, Don. Strikebreakers. Peters, Bob. Lawson, (?). Raleigh County ‐ Beckley. Battle of Stanaford Mountain. Afro‐Americans. Scott, Hal. Afro‐Americans ‐ Discrimination. Gambler, Carl. Caperton, Austin. Sweeney, Mr. Afro‐Americans ‐ Discrimination. Afro‐Americans. Afro‐Americans ‐ Discrimination. Baldwin‐Felts Detective Agency. Dillon, James. Warrick, Mr. 155. HENRY GWINN. Beckley, Raleigh County, WV, 21 June 1973. An interview with Gwinn, a retired Afro‐American coal miner, born in 1880, conducted by Bill Taft and Lois McLean concerning the consequences of mechanization in the coal industry for the Afro‐American miners. Partial reel (7") 3 3/4 ips, notes available. (R133) Index terms: McLean, Lois. Afro‐Americans. Coal mines and mining. Iron ore mines and mining. Virginia ‐ Covington. Fayette County ‐ Fire Creek. Coal mines and mining ‐ Automation. 156 World War I. Raleigh County ‐ Slab Fork. Jones, Mary H. "Mother". Child labor. Banks, Mrs. Coal companies. Fire Creek Coal Company. Caperton, Harry. Raleigh County ‐ Beckley. Gwinn, Henry. Adams, Alf. Moore, Lonnie. Gillenwater, Abb. Shoots, Mr. Raleigh County ‐ Winding Gulf. Unions and unionization ‐ Violence. Unionization. Coal mines and mining ‐ Strikes. Coal mines and mining ‐ Management. Coal mines and mining ‐ Automation. Education. Housing. Afro‐Americans. Gautier, Bob. Unions ‐ Organizers. Death. Fry, Golden. Raleigh County ‐ McCreery. Wright Coal Company. Caperton, Gastin. Housing. Recreation. Bradshaw, Charles Edward. Unionization. Inter‐racial relations. Afro‐Americans. Caperton Coal Company. Mason, George. Caperton, Mrs. Austin (Cella). Strikebreakers. Marshall County ‐ Benwood. Depression. Unions ‐ Organization. Coal miners (performers). Taft, Bill. Jones, Mary H. "Mother". Caperton, Gastin. Jones, Mary H. "Mother". Caperton, Gastin. Jones, Mary H. "Mother". Raleigh County ‐ Slab Fork. 157 Afro‐Americans ‐ Discriminations. Caperton, Harry. 156. A. D. LAVINDER. Matewan, Mingo County, WV, 22 June 1973. An interview with Lavinder, a retired socialist coal miner born in 1880, conducted by Bill Taft and Lois McLean concerning unionization, socialism and pension plans. Lavinder notes that he began working in the mines at age fifteen. Partial reel (7") 3 3/4 ips, notes available. (R134) Index terms: Lavender, A. D. Felts, Walter. Mingo County ‐ Matewan. Coal mines and mining. Pensions. Unionization. Taft, Bill. Socialism. Coal miners (performers). Kanawha County ‐ Mucklow. Kanawha County ‐ Holly Grove. Pensions. United Mine Workers of America ‐ Convention ‐ 1908. Kanawha County ‐ East Bank High School. Socialism. Red Warrior Coal Mine. Jones, Mary H. "Mother". Blizzard, Bill. Socialism. Griffith, (?). Baldwin‐Felts Detective Agency. Hatfield, Governor Henry Drury. Coal mines and mining ‐ Strikes. Hatfield, Troy. Taylor County ‐ Robinson. Boomer. Brown, Leo. Hatfield, Linas. Immigrants ‐ Polish. Drinking and drunkards. Immigrants ‐ Italian. McCoy, George. Kanawha County ‐ Mucklow. Death. Huntington ‐ Socialist Labor Star ‐ Newspaper. Thompson, Wyatt. Hatfield, Governor Henry Drury. Paint Creek Colliery Corporation. Coal companies. Standard Coal Company. Keeney, Frank. Mooney, Fred. United Mine Workers of America ‐ District 17. United Mine Workers of America ‐ District 30. 158 Hatfield, Linas. Hatfield, Cap. Hatfield, Troy. Hatfield, Devil Anse. McCoy.. Hatfield Agreement. Virginia. Kanawha County ‐ Pratt. Unions ‐ Organizers. Migration. Coal mines and mining ‐ Strikes ‐ 1912. Lewis County ‐ Weston. Kanawha County ‐ Pratt. Virginia. Kanawha County ‐ Paint Creek. Battle of Stanaford Mountain. Cunningham, Don. Unions and unionization ‐ Benefits. McHale, Billy. Fayette County ‐ Kilsyth. Kanawha County ‐ Cabin Creek. Farley,. Coal miners. Earl, Alvin. Jones, Mary H. "Mother". Guns. Unions and unionization ‐ Violence. Coal miners. Jefferson County. "Wobblies". Deb, Eugene V. Socialist Party. Battle of Blair Mountain. Migration ‐ (West Virginia ‐ Outward). Democrat Party. Williams, Price. Kanawha ‐ East Bank High School. Socialist Party ‐ Organizers. Politics and politicians. Miller, (?). Hatfield, Dr. United States Army. Outlaws and prisoners. Immigrants ‐ Hungarian. United Mine Workers of America ‐ District 17. United Mine Workers. Immigrants ‐ Italian. Viet Nam War. Chaffin, Don. Afro‐Americans. Mingo County. 159 Maryland ‐ Baltimore. World War II. Kanawha County ‐ Arbuckles Creek. Kanawha County ‐ Pratt. Jones, Mary H. "Mother". Kanawha County ‐ Hill Top. Kanawha County ‐ Red Warrior. Woolford, Elijah. Lewis, John L. Religion. Yablonski, Jock. Boyle, Tony. United Mine Workers. Miller, Arnold. Socialism. Lawmen. Cunningham, Don. Baldwin‐Felts Detective Agency. Debs, Eugene V. Unions and unionization ‐ Violence. Jones, Mary H. "Mother". Unions and unionization ‐ Violence. Socialism. Baldwin‐Felts Detective Agency. Unions and unionization ‐ Violence. 157. WARREN MARTIN. Star City, Monongalia County, WV, 29 June 1973. An interview with Martin, a retired railroad worker and ex‐mayor of Star City, born in 1887, conducted by Bill Taft, concerning socialism and the history of Star City. Partial reel (7") 3 3/4 ips. (R135) Index terms: Martin, Warren. Railroad workers (performers). Monongalia County ‐ Star City. Immigrants ‐ Belgian. Immigrants ‐ German. Immigrants ‐ Polish. Glass industry. Pennsylvania ‐ Pittsburgh. Monongalia County ‐ Star City ‐ History. Socialism. Taft, Bill. Utilities ‐ Water systems. Newspapers. Depression. Brewer, Dave. Socialism. American Flint Glass Workers Union. Pennsylvania ‐ Fayette County ‐ Point Marion. Monongalia County ‐ Morgantown. Pennsylvania ‐ Mount Pleasant. Shay, Ed. 160 Immigrants ‐ Italian. Merchants. Schools. Elections. Politics and politicians. Higgins, John. Barrackman, Van. Sturgis, Judge. Unions and unionization. Western Federation of Miners. Heywood, Bill. Debs, Eugene V. International Workers of the World. "Wobblies". Socialism. Seneca Glass Company. Glass companies. Jones, Mary H. "Mother". Roads ‐ Maintenance. Citizens and Peoples Party. Maurer, Rudolph. Riley, Mr. World War I. Socialism. Catholic Church. "Walking delagates". Brickyards. Glassmakers and glassmaking ‐ Wages and hours. Guns. Pinkerton Detective Agency. Coal mines and mining ‐ Strikes ‐ Violence. Coal mines and mining. Monongalia County ‐ Morgantown ‐ Franklin Hotel. Rosedale Coal Mine. Hotels and inns. Socialism. Railroad workers. Newspapers. Monongalia County ‐ Maidsville. World War I. Wilson, President Woodrow. Humphrey, Hubert. Kennedy, Robert. McCarthy, Eugene. McGovern, George. World War II. Roosevelt, President Franklin D. Hoover, Herbert. Pennsylvania ‐ Pittsburgh. Coxes Army. Railroads ‐ Station agents. 161 Democrat Party. Broder, Harrison. Republican Party. Socialism. Jones, Mary H. "Mother". International Workers of the World. Pennsylvania ‐ Pittsburgh. Monongalia County ‐ Star City ‐ History. Glass industry. Monongalia County ‐ Star City ‐ History. 158. ADAM GETTO. Washington, Pennsylvania, 18 July 1973. An interview with Getto, a retired coal miner who emigrated from Yugoslavia, conducted by Linda Nyden concerning his leadership in the National Miners Union, and various incidents involving union violence and its consequences. (Two) reel(s) (5") 1 7/8 ips. (R136‐137) Index terms: Company towns. National Miners Union. Coal mines and mining ‐ Wages and hours. Getto, Adam. Coal miners (performers). Pennsylvania ‐ Washington County ‐ Washington. Unions and unionization ‐ Violence. Unions and unionization. National Miners Union. Immigrants ‐ Yugoslavian. Depression. Pennsylvania ‐ Bentleyville. Coal mines and mining ‐ Management. Pennsylvania ‐ Fredrickstown. Rainey Coal Company. Vesta Four Coal Mine. Steel companies. Bethlehem Steel Company. Vesta Coal Company. Outlaws and prisoners. Coal mines and mining. Coal companies. Lewis, John L. Jacksonville Agreement. Coal miners. Pennsylvania ‐ Ellsworth. Coal mines and mining ‐ Strikes ‐ 1931. Washington Gas and Coal Company. Lawyers. Unions ‐ Organizers. Myerscough, Tom. Pennsylvania ‐ Washington County Jail. West Viriginia State Police. Coal and Iron Police. Roosevelt, President Franklin D. National Recovery Act. 162 Pennsylvania ‐ Cokeburg. Enterprise Coal Mine. Pennsylvania ‐ Midland. Y. and O. Coal Company. Pennsylvania and Ohio Relief Association. United Mine Workers of America. Coal mines and mining ‐ Mechanization. Pennsylvania ‐ Burgettstown. Pennsylvania ‐ Bridgewell. Hillman Coal Company. Lawmen. Pennsylvania ‐ Pittsburgh. Afro‐Americans. Strikebreakers. Pennsylvania ‐ Mary Ann. Terrace, Mike. Coal mines and mining ‐ Picketing. Nyden, Linda. Unions and unionization ‐ Violence. "Scab towns". Bethlehem Steel Company. Pennsylvania ‐ Ellsworth. West Virginia. Unions and unionization ‐ Violence. Coal mines and mining ‐ Strikes ‐ 1931. National Miners Union. Unions ‐ Organizers. Coal mines and mining ‐ Wages and hours. Outlaws and prisoners. Company towns. Immigrants ‐ Yugoslavian. 159. FRED SIDERS. Hendersonville, Pennsylvania, 24 July 1973. An interview with Siders, born in 1896, a union militant and official, conducted by Linda Nyden concerning his unionization work, the National Miners Union and his years as President of various locals unions. Two reels (5") 1 7/8 ips. (R138‐139) Index terms: Pennsylvania ‐ Hendersonville. Siders, Fred. Midwives and midwifery. Childbearing practices. Mason County. Nyden, Linda. National Miners Union. Coal mines and mining. Unions and unionization. Coal miners (performers). United Mine Workers International Convention ‐ 1924. Migration (United States ‐ Northward). Howat, Alec. Loggers and logging. Pennsylvania ‐ Avella. 163 Coal companies. Pittsburgh and Washington Coal Company. Farmers and farming. World War I. Duquesne Coal Company. Duquesne Coal Mine. Unions ‐ Organization. United Mine Workers of America ‐ Local 1355. Chair, Roy. Coal mines and mining ‐ Wages and hours. Mules and muledriving. War and soldiers. Lewis, John L. Prohibition. Coal mines and mining ‐ Strikes. Kominski, John. Yellow dogs. Siders, Burrell. Death. Quinn, Dr. Boarding houses. Cleveland Agreement. Brooke County ‐ Clifftonsville. Roar, Eli. Redman Act. Unions and unionization ‐ Violence. Pennsylvania ‐ Pennobscot. Strikebreakers. Games. Drinking and drunkards. Guns. Saylor, Marion. DuVall, Sheriff. Lawmen. Waitman, Squire. Outlaws and prisoners. Getto, Adam. Hapgood, Powers. Oates, Jimmy. Myerscough, Tom. Ohio County ‐ Wheeling. Brooke County ‐ Wellsburg. Fagen, Pat. Coleman, Mike. Thompson, (?). Toohey, Pat. Siders, Burrell. Paich, Steve. Fagen, Pat. Miller, Arnold. Unions and unionization ‐ Elections. 164 Family life. Boyle, Tony. Bloors, Mother. Price, Carl. Coal mines and mining ‐ Strikes ‐ 1931. Moran, Frank. Pittsburgh Coal Company. Borich, Frank. Pittsburgh and Washington Coal Company. Pinchon, Governor. Coal and Iron Police. Pennsylvania ‐ Harrisburg. Hawkins, Isiah. Afro‐Americans. Pennsylvania ‐ Eldersville. Pennsylvania ‐ Westland. Pennsylvania ‐ Avella. Lawmen. Strikebreakers. Coal mines and mining ‐ Picketing. Outlaws and prisoners. Coal mines and mining ‐ Working conditions. Myserscough, Tom. Coal mines and mining ‐ Working conditions. National Miners Union. Unions and unionization ‐ Violence. Coal mines and mining ‐ Strikes. Coal mines and mining ‐ Wages and hours. National Miners Union. Unions and unionization ‐ Violence. Coal mines and mining ‐ Strikes ‐ 1922. Mules. 160. STEVE PAICH AND FRED SIDERS. Bridgeville, Pennsylvania, 2 August 1973. An interview with Paich and Siders, both National Miners Union activists and coal miners, conducted by Linda Nyden concerning their experiences during the 1920s and 1930s. Two reels (5") 1 7/8 ips. (R140‐141) Index terms: Paich, Steve. Immigrants ‐ Yugoslavian. National Miners Union. Pennsylvania ‐ Bridgeville. Siders, Fred. United Mine Workers of America ‐ Convention ‐ 1926. Hapgood, Powers. Yablonski, Jock. Angelo, Joe. Thompson, Raymond. Unions and unionization. Coal mines and mining. Coal miners (performers). Gilmore Coal Mine. 165 Outlaws and prisoners. Afro‐Americans. Coal and Iron Police. Progressive Mine Workers of America. National Miners Union Convention of1929. Unions and unionization ‐ Violence. Lewis, John L. Pehulic, Mike. Strikebreakers. Lawmen. United Mine Workers International Convention ‐ 1952. Fagen, Pat. Poland, Dean. Cook, Fred. Buzarella, John. Politics and politicians. Coal mining machinery. Coal mines and mining ‐ Wages and hours. Coal mines and mining ‐ Picketing. Pricedale Coal Mine. Coal mines and mining ‐ Strikes. Budzanoski, Michael. Boyle, Tony. Lewis, John L. Borich, Frank. Pittsburgh Coal Company. Minerich, Tony. Save the Union committee. Immigrants. Toohey, Pat. Komenovich, Vincent. Bragovich, Mike. Pennsylvania ‐ Cloverdale. Roosevelt, President Franklin D. Pittsburgh No. 8 Coal Mine. American Federation of Labor. Progressive Mine Workers of America. Getto, Adam. Oates, Jimmy. Communist Party. National Recovery Act. Unions and unionization ‐ Reform movements. Evans, Tom. Coal mines and mining ‐ Wages and hours. Coal companies. Myerscough, Tom. Monongalia County ‐ Pursglove. Guiler, Bill. Pennsylvania ‐ Avella. Education. Death. 166 Aarkoff, George. Socialist Party. Unions and unionization ‐ Violence. Anarchists. Immigrants ‐ Yugoslavian. Lawmen. Coal mines and mining ‐ Strikes. Lawmen. National Miners Union. Lewis, John L. Unions and unionization ‐ Violence. National Miners Union. Toohey, Pat. Yablonski, Jock. Lewis, John L. Yablonski, Jock. 161. TILMAN CADLE. Rich Mountain Gap, Tennessee, 14 August 1973. An interview with Cadle, a leader of the National Miners Union in eastern Kentucky, conducted by Paul and Linda Nyden, concerning his working relationship with Sam and Florence Reece and his activities as the guns keeper for National Miners Union. Two reels (5") 1 7/8 ips. (R142‐143) Index terms: Tennessee ‐ Rich Mountain Gap. Cadle, Tilman. Coal miners (performers). Kentucky. National Miners Union. Reece, Florence. Reece, Sam. Nyden, Linda. Nyden, Paul J. Simms, Harry. Kentucky ‐ Harlan County ‐ Brush Creek. Guns. Unions and unionization ‐ Violence. Unions and unionization. Communist Party. Coal mines and mining ‐ Strikes ‐ 1931. Coal mines and mining. "Which Side Are You On ?" (Song). Russia ‐ Moscow. Tennessee ‐ Smoky Mountains. 162. PAT TOOHEY. Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, 12 December 1973. A speech given by Toohey to students of labor history and sociology at the University of Pittsburgh. The speech is general and concentrates on coal miners history. Two reels (5") 1 7/8 ips. (R144‐145) Index terms: Toohey, Pat. Pennsylvania ‐ Pittsburgh. Coal miners (performers). Universities and colleges. 167 University of Pittsburgh. National Miners Union. Unions and unionization. Coal mines and mining. Coal mines and mining ‐ History. Unions and unionization ‐ Reform movements. 163. ELLIS BAILEY. Clear Creek, Raleigh County, WV, 1973. An interview with Bailey, a retired coal miner, born in 1904, conducted by Bill Taft, concerning Bailey's reminiscences of "Mother" Jones and her struggle against strip mining. Partial reel (7") 3 3/4 ips, notes available. (R146) Index terms: Bailey, Ellis. Ginseng. Raleigh County ‐ Clear Creek. Gardening. Coal miners (performers). Jones, Mary H. "Mother". Taft, Bill. Kanawha County ‐ Gallagher. Kanawha County ‐ Paint Creek. Lackland Coal Company. Number 9 Coal Company. Coal companies. Outlaws and prisoners. Unions and unionization ‐ Violence. McCallery(?). March on Blair Mountain. Guns. Glasscock, Governor William E. Fayette County ‐ Willis Branch Mountain. Bailey, "Beanpole". Coal mines and mining ‐ Wages and hours. Fayette County ‐ Kingston. Fayette County ‐ Long Branch. Food. Logan County ‐ Blair Mountain. "Red Necks". Coal mines and mining ‐ Picketing. Unions ‐ Organizers. Food preservation. Fraser,. "Red face". Food. Company stores. Coal River. Coal mines and mining ‐ Strip mining. Hatfield, Governor Henry Drury. BEFORE THE MOUNTAIN WAS MOVED. Organizations and societies. Raleigh County Black Lung Association. Coal mines and mining. 168 Kanawha County ‐ Cabin Creek. Kanawha County ‐ Paint Creek. Food. Logan County ‐ Blair Mountain. Fayette County ‐ Long Branch. Death. Strikebreakers. "Bulldogs". United Mine Workers. Strikebreakers. Immigrants ‐ Italian. Afro‐Americans. Alabama. Furnishings. Coal mines and mining ‐ Strikes ‐ Violence. Baldwin‐Felts Detective Agency. Tent colonies. Peddlers and peddling. Taylor, Johnny. Coal mines and mining ‐ Strikes. Coal mines and mining. Unions ‐ Organizers. Guns. Merchants. Bailey, George. Death. Baldwin‐Felts Detective Agency. Coal mines and mining ‐ Strikes ‐ Violence. Kanawha County ‐ Cabin Creek. Strikebreakers. Unions and unionization ‐ Violence. Coal mines and mining ‐ Picketing. Strikebreakers. Kanawha County ‐ Cabin Creek. Kanawha County ‐ Cabin Creek. Jones, Mary H. "Mother". Baldwin‐Felts Detective Agency. United Mine Workers of America. Jones, Mary H. "Mother". Kanawha County ‐ Paint Creek. United Mine Workers. Jones, Mary H. "Mother". Hatfield, Governor Henry Drury. Taylor, Johnny. Jones, Mary H. "Mother". 164. WILL BILLIPS. MacArthur, Mercer County, WV, 1973. An interview with Billups, a ninety‐eight year old retired coal miner, conducted by Lois McLean and Bill Taft concerning his reminiscences about the United Mine Workers of America. Partial reel (7") 3 3/4 ips, quality poor, notes available. (R148) Index terms: Cunningham, Don. 169 Kanawha County ‐ Cabin Creek. Billups, Will. Coal miners (performers). Pensions. Unions and unionization. Battle of Stanaford Mountain. Raleigh County ‐ Stanaford Mountain. Reminiscences. United Mine Workers of America. Taft, Bill. McLean, Lois. Coal mines and mining ‐ Wages and hours. Coal mines and mining. Coal mines and mining ‐ Strikes. Clark, Bill. McKay, Jim. Fayette County ‐ Sugar Creek. Fayette County ‐ Kilsyth. Fayette County ‐ Sun. Kanawha County ‐ Kayford. Company housing. Wallace, John. Raleigh County ‐ Adkinsville. Reilly, Jim. Death. McKay, John. George, Chris. "Blind Tiger". Moonshine and moonshining. Lawmen. Cook, Sheriff. George, Russ. Unions and unionization ‐ Violence. Railroads. United Mine Workers of America. Ball, Bill. Hollis, John. Smith, Howard. Marshall, Marion. Felts, Tom. Summers, Ed. Clark, David. Rush, John. Gompers, Samuel. Moore, Dr. Hospitals. Transportation ‐ Trains. Quesenberry, Jim. New River. Unions and unionization. Richards, John. 170 Mitchell, John. Jones, Mary H. "Mother". Downs, Dr. George. Brown, Dr. C. Milton. Medicine and health care. Immigrants ‐ Polish. Moonshine and moonshining. Raleigh County ‐ Stanaford. Politics and politicians. Williams, Tom. Workman, Dan. Wolfe, George. Death. Afro‐Americans. Fayette County ‐ Glen Jean. Sawmills. Adkins, Jim. Ball, John. Ekers, Jim. Fayette County ‐ Sun. Guns. Unions and unionization ‐ Violence. Battle of Stanaford Mountain. Fayette County ‐ Glen Jean. Richards, John. Cook, Sheriff. Mercer County ‐ MacArthur. 165. MILTON F. HENDRIX. Raleigh County, WV, 1973. An interview with Hendrix, a former coal miner and union organizer born in 1897, conducted by Bill Taft and Lois McLean concerning unionization and recollections of "Mother" Jones. Partial reel (7") 3 3/4 ips, notes available. (R148) Index terms: Massey, Fred. Coal miners (performers). Raleigh County. Hendrix, Milton F. National Recovery Act. Unions ‐ Organizers. Unionization. Cantley, Chris. Unions and unionization ‐ Violence. Kanawha County ‐ Kelly Creek. Chaffin, Don. Jones, Mary H. "Mother". Blizzard, Bill. Mooney, Fred. Keeney, Frank. United Mine Workers of America ‐ District 17. Kanawha County ‐ Lens Creek. Logan March 1921. Raleigh County ‐ North Fork District, Pine Knob. 171 Guns. Blizzard, Bill. Battle of Blair Mountain. Politics and politicians. Transportation ‐ Ferry boats. Kanawha County ‐ Cedar Grove. Raleigh County ‐ Marsh Fork. Migration. Prohibition. Illinois. Civil War. Democrat Party. Wilson, President Woodrow. Coal mines and mining ‐ Check‐weighman system. Crystal Block Coal Company. Coal mines and mining ‐ Wages and hours. Mingo County ‐ Bradshaw. Logan County ‐ MacBeth. Logan County ‐ Proctor. Logan County ‐ Holden. Guns. Eland, E. B. Calcord Coal Company. Coal companies. Coal mines and mining ‐ Strikes. Company housing. Calcord, Gene. Calcord, Carl. "Check‐off". Raleigh County ‐ Mont Coal. Outlaws and prisoners. Lawmen. Unions ‐ Organization. Socialism. Logan County ‐ Stearit. Hatfield, Crocket. Women ‐ Roles in society. Massey, James. Death. Logan County ‐ Mountain. Unions ‐ Organizers. Transportation ‐ Trains. Transportation. Dress. United Mine Workers. Eldick, Charlie. Dickens, (?). Raleigh County ‐ Mont Coal. Explosives. Jones, Mary H. "Mother". Blizzard, Bill. 172 Blizzard, Bill. Raleigh County ‐ Mont Coal. Jones, Mary H. "Mother". Mooney, Fred. Keeney, Frank. March on Logan. Chaffin, Don. Blizzard, Bill. Unions and unionization ‐ Violence. Guns. Kanawha County ‐ Kelly Creek. Kanawha County ‐ Lens Creek. Jones, Mary H. "Mother". Unions ‐ Organizers. Unions ‐ Organizers. 166. DALLAS STOTTS. Oak Glen, Fayette County, WV, 1973. An interview with Stotts, a retired coal miner, conducted by Bill Taft and Lois McLean. Stotts recounts his memories of early unionization efforts and descibes the activities of "Mother" Jones in West Virginia as well as the extent and consequences of union violence. Stotts states that he was made a sergeant and was charged with guarding "Mother" Jones during her imprisonment at Pratt, WV. Partial reel (7") 3 3/4 ips. (R149) Index terms: Stotts, Dallas. Jones, Mary H. "Mother". Taft, Bill. Coal miners (performers). Fayette County ‐ Oak Glen. Lazarus, George. Lazarus, A. Dwyer, Lawrence "Peggy". "Railroad bike". Baldwin‐Felts Detective Agency. Strikebreakers. Kanawha County ‐ Caperton. Adkins, Bill. Outlaws and prisoners. Lawmen. Coal mines and mining ‐ Strikes. West Virginia State Militia. Kanawha County ‐ Pratt. Reminiscences. Jones, Mary H. "Mother". Kanawha County ‐ Pratt. Unions ‐ Organizers. Coal mines and mining. Republican Party. Mine Training School. Child labor. World War I. Nurses and nursing. Fayette County ‐ Fayetteville. 173 March on Logan County. United States Army ‐ 313th Field Artillery. France ‐ Argonne. Ohio. Outlaws and prisoners. 167. MOSIL THOMAS. Red Star, Fayette County, WV, 1973. An interview with Thomas, a 102 year old retired Afro‐
American miner, conducted by Bill Taft and Lois McClean concerning the involvement of black coal miners in unionization and the activities of "Mother" Jones in various West Virginia coal camps. Partial reel (7") 3 3/4 ips. (R150) Index terms: Fayette County ‐ Red Star. Thomas, Mosil. Jones, Jim. Kanawha County ‐ Cabin Creek. Logan County ‐ Blair Mountain. Kanawha County ‐ Mucklow. Mules and muledriving. Coal mines and mining. Unions ‐ Organizers. Keeney, Frank. Coal mines and mining ‐ Strikes. Taft, Bill. Kanawha County ‐ Paint Creek. Coal miners (performers). Afro‐Americans. Jones, Mary H. "Mother". Baldwin‐Felts Detective Agency. Logan County ‐ Blair Mountain. Unions and unionization ‐ Violence. Redman, Mr. (Baldwin‐Felts Detective). Guns. Smiths Hardware Store. Kanawha County ‐ Montgomery. Bradshaw, C. E. Epps, Bill. Epps, Willie. Lewis, John L. Raleigh County ‐ Winding Gulf. Raleigh County ‐ Coverston. McDay, Mr. (Baldwin‐Felts Detective). Coal mines and mining ‐ Strikes ‐ Violence. Death. Women ‐ Roles in society. Food. Kanawha County ‐ Hansford. Outlaws and prisoners. Thrasher,. Sterling Smokeless Coal Company. Raleigh County ‐ Mount Hope. Raleigh County ‐ Whitby. Snyder, P. C. 174 Thomas, Mrs. Socialism. Progressive Mine Workers of America. Lewis, John L. Alexander, Willie C. Tug River. Hatfield family. Death. Hatfield, Sid. Coal miners. Afro‐Americans. Dress. Chaffin, Don. Kanawha County ‐ Lens Creek. Logan County ‐ Blair Mountain. United Mine Workers of America ‐ District 30. United Mine Workers of America ‐ District 17. Lang, Jim. Haggerty, Tom. Kanawha County ‐ Mucklow. Transportation ‐ Trains. Tent colonies. Kanawha County ‐ Holly Grove. Coal mines and mining ‐ Transportations. Afro‐Americans. Strikebreakers. Carns, Tom. Unions and unionization. Kanawha County ‐ Coalburg. Houston,. Blizzard, Bill. Walker, John. Lavender, R.D. Kanawha County ‐ Gallagher. Battle of Stanaford Mountain. Blizzard, Timothy. Fayette County ‐ Kilsyth. Kennedy, Duncan. Mooney, Fred. Keeney, Frank. Unions ‐ Organizers. Summers, Michael. Summers, Clyde. Summers, Jim. Jackson, Stonewall. Mingo County. Coal mines and mining ‐ Strikes. "Free Territory". Kanawha County ‐ Leewood. Kanawha County ‐ Eskdale. Dwyer, Lawrence "Peggy". 175 Socialism. Baldwin‐Felts Detective Agency. Yellow dogs ‐ Contracts. Lavender, Jimmy. Gatewood Brass Band. Lavender, John. Coal companies. Coal mines and mining ‐ Strikes ‐ 1911. Calvin, Coon. Calvin Coal Company. Unions ‐ Organizers. Jamison, Jim. Castle, Bert. Boone County ‐ Whitesville. Townshend, Tom. Blizzard, Frank. Outlaws and prisoners. Martial law. Guns. Dress. Blizzard, Mother. Kanawha County ‐ Eskdale. Jones, Mary H. "Mother". Blizzard, Mother. Keeney, Frank. Mooney, Fred. Jones, Mary H. "Mother". Kanawha County ‐ Cabin Creek. Jones, Mary H. "Mother". Kanawha County ‐ Cabin Creek. Keeney, Frank. Keeney, Frank. Blizzard, Bill. Mooney, Fred. Jones, Mary H. "Mother". Battle of Blair Mountain. Jones, Mary H. "Mother". Dress. Mooney, Fred. Keeney, Frank. Kanawha County ‐ Holly Grove. Baldwin‐Felts Detective Agency. Kanawha County ‐ Paint Creek. 168. MRS. UTT. Sophia, Raleigh County, WV, 1973. An interview with Mrs. Utt, who was born in 1898, conducted by Bill Taft, concerning unionization in the coal industry Partial reel (7") 3 3/4 ips. (R151) Index terms: Homemakers (performers). Utt, Mrs. Taft, Bill. Raleigh County ‐ Sophia. 176 Raleigh County ‐ Mullins. Boarding houses. Cooks and cooking. Raleigh County ‐ Big Stick. Raleigh County ‐ Sophia. Raleigh County ‐ Beckley. Raleigh County ‐ Lester. Raleigh County ‐ Woodbay. Baldwin‐Felts Detective Agency. Fry, Golden. Macalp Coal mines. Coal mines. Dixon, Ash. Gautier, Bob. Goodman, Clyde. Roosevelt, President Franklin D. Virginia ‐ Parishville. Raleigh County ‐ Woodbay. Scrip. Raleigh County ‐ Sophia. Baldwin‐Felts Detective Agency. Raleigh County ‐ McAlphin. Raleigh County ‐ Winding Gulf. Mosely, Stewart. Kentucky. Guns. Strikebreakers. Tolbuh, Ellis. Coal mines and mining ‐ Strikes. Kanawha County ‐ Paint Creek. Company stores. Beaver Coal (Land) Company. Coal companies. Lewis, John L. Kanawha County ‐ Cabin Creek. Unions and unionization. Coal mines and mining. Coal miners. Baldwin‐Felts Detective Agency. Yellow dogs. Socialism. Raleigh County ‐ Crab Orchard. Raleigh County ‐ Sophia. Lewis, John L. Raleigh County ‐ Woodbay. Raleigh County ‐ Big Stick. Coal miners. Raleigh County ‐ Stokesbury. Eastern Gas Company (Capperston). White, E. E. Raleigh County ‐ Glenwhite. 177 Trusner, Elsie. Livestock. Dress. Guns. Transportation ‐ Horses. Inter‐racial relations. Unions and unionization. Jones, Mary H. "Mother". Reminiscences. Afro‐Americans. Coal mines and mining. Women ‐ Disguised as men. Coal companies. Recreation. Housing. Black Lung. Farmers and farming. Women ‐ Roles in society. Beaver Coal Company. Raleigh County ‐ Woodbay. Women ‐ Roles in society. Women ‐ Disguised as men. Jones, Mary H. "Mother". Unions and unionization. Coal mines and mining ‐ Strikes. Unions and unionization. Jones, Mary H. "Mother". Boarding houses. 169. DOYNE HALBRITTER. Kingwood, Preston County, WV, 23 April 1974. A interview with Halbritter, a lawyer and historian, conducted by Mary Lucille DeBerry for WWVU‐TV. Halbritter tells West Virginia tales including: "Pioneers and Politicians", "Indians Scouts, Preachers, Storekeepers and Editors" and "Travelers, Outlaws and the Outside World". Three reels (7") 7 1/2 ips. (R152‐154) Index terms: Preston County ‐ Kingwood. Halbritter, Doyne. es Storytellers (performers). West Virginia University ‐ Division of Radio, Television and Motion. DeBerry, Mary Lucille. Lawyers. "Mountain Scene" (television program). 170. LOUISE MCNEIL PEASE. Morgantown, Monongalia County, WV, 3 June 1974. An interview with Pease, conducted by Dr. George Parkinson, concerning her early life, education and career. Mrs. Pease reminiscences about L. W. Chappell and gives some thoughts about Appalachia and its customs. In addition, she reads some of her poetry. Two reels (7") 3 3/4 ips. (R155‐156) Index terms: Pease, Louise McNeil. Parkinson, Dr. George. Monongalia County ‐ Morgantown. Chappell, L. W. 178 Appalachian culture. Poets (performers). Poetry. Hammons, Edwin. Hammons, Okey. Civil War. Indians. Men ‐ Roles in society. Women ‐ Roles in society. Depression. Haugh family. Education. Soldiers. 171. MILTON ADAMS, SR. Willard, Carter County, Kentucky, 24 June 1974. An interview with Adams, a retired coal miner, conducted by E. D. Ryan, concerning safety and labor organization in the coal industry in Kentucky from 1919‐
1939. One reel (5") 3 3/4 ips. (R157) Index terms: Coal miners (performers). Kentucky ‐ Cater County ‐ Willard. Ryan, E. D. Unions and unionization. Coal miners. Depression. Coal mines and mining ‐ Equipment and supplies. Coal mines and mining ‐ Safety measures. Unions and unionization ‐ Benefits. Blacklisting. Immigrants ‐ Italian. Logan County. Coal mines and mining ‐ Strikes ‐ Wildcat. 172. WILLY PORTER. Pursglove, Monongalia County, WV, 27 July 1974. An interview with Porter, a retired Afro‐
American coal miner, conducted by E. D. Ryan concerning life in the Kentucky coal mines from 1923‐1958. One reel (5") 3 3/4 ips. (R158) Index terms: Monongalia County ‐ Pursglove. Porter, Willy. Coal mines and mining ‐ Strikes ‐ Wildcat. Ryan, E. D. Coal miners (performers). Afro‐Americans. Lewis, John L. Unionshops. Yellow dogs ‐ Contracts. Coal mines and mining ‐ Safety measures. Consolidation Coal Company. Coal companies. Coal mines. Kentucky. Moonshine and moonshining. 179 Company towns. Kentucky ‐ Harlan County. Unions and unionization ‐ Benefits. Coal mines and mining ‐ Strikes. Strikebreakers. Coal mines and mining ‐ Equipment and supplies. 173. HARVEY SAMPSON. Nicut, Calhoun County, WV, 22 August 1974. An interview with Sampson, conducted by Thomas Brown concerning bees and honey gathering in the wild. One reel (5") 3 3/4 and 7 1/2 ips. (R159) Index terms: Sampson, Harvey. Calhoun County ‐ Nicut. Bees and beekeeping. Brown, Thomas. 174. TILLIE (MRS. JACK) BATTUELO. Brycon, Illinois, 8 September 1974. An interview with Mrs. Battnello, who was born in 1905 and is the wife of a retired coal miner, conducted by Nick Cherniavsky. She describes life in central Illinois before and during the formation of The Progressive Mine Workers of America, the role played by the Women's Auxillary and the participation of children in the womens march on Springfield, Illinois. (Two) cassette(s), incomplete transcription available. (R160) Index terms: Battnello, Tillie. Housewives (performers). Illinois ‐ Brycon. Cherniavsky, Nick. Coal mines. Progressive Mine Workers of America ‐ Women's Auxillary. Progressive Mine Workers of America. Unions and unionization. Coal mines and mining. United Mine Workers of America. Unions and unionization. Sawyerville School. Schools. Education. Farmers and farming. Homelife. Illinois ‐ Sawyerville. Coal mining machinery. Superior No. 2 Mine. Coal mines. Superior no. 4 Mine. Courting customs. Illinois ‐ Wilsonville. Dairymen. Progressive Mine Workers of America ‐ Women's Auxillary. Progressive Mine Workers of America. Coal mines and mining ‐ Strikes. Women's organizations. Women ‐ Roles in society. United Mine Workers of America. 180 Children. Illinois ‐ Springfield. Illinois ‐ Sawyerville. 175. IRENE (MRS. GERRY) ALLARD. Wisconsin, 5 October 1974. An interview with Mrs. Allard, born in 1910, daughter of a coal miner, was conducted by Barbara Herndon. The interview relates her experiences in establishing the Progressive Mine Workers of America and the Women's Auxillary for both the United Mine Workers and the Progressive Mine Workers. Her husband was organizer and first editor of "The Progressive Miner" and both were active in Socialist causes. Five cassettes, transcription available. (R161‐163) Index terms: Allard, Irene. Wisconsin. Allard, Gerry. Coal miners. Women (performers). Women ‐ Roles in society. Women's organizations. United Mine Workers of America. Progressive Mine Workers of America. Herndon, Barbara. Wali, Irja. Illinois ‐ Mulkeytown. Universities and colleges. Commonwealth College. Arkanas, Mina. Immigrants ‐ Finnish. Students. Carlson, Albert. Coal mines and mining ‐ Picketing. Outlaws and prisoners. Lawmen. Unions and unionization ‐ Violence. Harner, Governor. Hart, Marion. Entertainment. Norman, Loren. McLaird, Norbert. Kermon, H. A. Stars Looked Down (Book). Ansbury, Hazel. Women ‐ Roles in society. Dress. Unions ‐ Contracts. Coal mines and mining ‐ Wages and hours. Coal mines and mining ‐ Strikes. Lewis, John L. Galotzer, Albert. Illinois ‐ Orient. Music and musicians. "Mill Shadows" (a play). Tippet, Tom. 181 Illinois ‐ Gillespie. Progressive Mine Workers of America ‐ Women's Auxillary. Colbert, Eddie. Godbin, Andy. Edmundson, Ray. Ansbury, Pat. Communist Party. Ozanic, Joe. Ansbury, Pat. Idaho. Pensions. Medicine and health care. Illinois ‐ Doyle. Bowen, Ed. Bartuello, Jack. Guns. Illinois ‐ Coulterville. Illinois ‐ Wilsonville. Coal mines and mining ‐ Strikes. Progressive Mine Workers of America ‐ Executive Board. Atwood, Dr. Works Progress Administration. Family life. Coal mines and mining ‐ Wages and hours. Illinois ‐ Springfield. Horseshoe Bottoms (Book). "Progressive Miner" (newspaper). Progressive Mine Workers of America ‐ Women's Auxillary. Socialist Party. United Mine Workers of America ‐ Ladies Auxillary. Unions and unionization ‐ Reform movements. Unions and unionization. Coal mines and mining. Ansbury, Pat. Edmundson, Ray. United Mine Workers of America ‐ Convention. Women ‐ Roles in society. Marriage and marital relations. Voyzey, Mother. Brunswick, Agnes. Progressive Mine Workers of America ‐ Women's Auxillary. Illinois ‐ Gillespie. Funeral practices. Colbert, Joe. Indiana ‐ Clinton. Immigrants. Immigrants ‐ English. Lawmen. Dorey, "Sister Katey". Easton, Craig. Bartuello, Jack. 182 Illinois ‐ Collinsville. Schnakey, Ellick. Illinois ‐ Longlake. Barelle, Joe. Barelle, Jack. Diet. McDonald, Duncan. Immigrants ‐ French. Stevenson, Janet. Reed, Dave. Adamic, Lewis. Illinois ‐ Chicago. Unions ‐ Officials. Discrimination. Communist Party. Mascet, Barney. "The Call" (Magazine). Pennsylvania ‐ Philadelphia. Works Progress Administration. Boisey, Mother. Boisey, George. Immigrants ‐ Mexican. Coal mines and mining ‐ Working conditions. Mules and muledriving. Colorado ‐ Frederick. Illinois ‐ Buchner. Dodge Automobile Plant. Michigan ‐ Detroit. Kenfields Store. Merchants. Illinois ‐ West Frankford. Wyoming ‐ Cumberland. Storytelling. Singing. Flordy, Bill. Cross, Jimmy. Norman, Loren. Allard, Arooste. Dillard, Irvin. Brookwood Labor College. Norman, Betty. Actors and acting. Clergymen. Churches. United Mine Workers of America ‐ Local Orient #1. Cooks and cooking. SOLIDARITY FOREVER (song). Merchants. Gaynes, Andy. Ku Klux Klan. Williamson, Buddy. 183 Communist Party. Depression. Music and musicians. Roosevelt, Eleanor. Coal mines and mining ‐ Safety measures. Coal mines and mining ‐ Disasters. Holidays ‐ Christmas. Childhood ‐ Reminiscences. Farmers and farming. Union Pacific Railroad. Railroads. Education. Immigration ‐ Motives and circumstances. Michigan ‐ Detroit. Coal mines and mining ‐ Equipment and supplies. Coal mining machinery. Coal mines and mining. SPILLING YOUR WATER (song). Wilson, Edmond. Trusk, Carlo. "Salem's Post Dispatch" (newspaper). Women ‐ Housewives and their work. Illinois Workers Alliance. Tippet, Tom. Adamic, Louie. Diet. Immigrants ‐ Finnish. Homelife. Immigrants. Illinois ‐ West Frankford. Progressive Mine Workers of America ‐ Women's Auxillary. Women ‐ Roles in society. Dress. Unions and unionization ‐ Violence. Afro‐Americans ‐ Discrimination. Illinois ‐ West Frankford. Illinois ‐ Gillespie. Illinois ‐ Zeigler. Tippet, Tom. Coal miners. Allard, Gerry. Immigrants ‐ French. Allard, Gerry. Medicine and health care. Progressive Mine Workers of America. "Sundown Law". Coal miners. Lewis, John L. Illinois ‐ West Frankford. Allard, Gerry. Coal miners. 184 Family life. Colbert, Joe. Illinois ‐ DuQuoin. Marriage and marital relations. Dress. Illinois ‐ DuQuoin. Illinois ‐ Mulkeytown. Progressive Mine Workers of America. Wyoming ‐ Cumberland. Tippet, Tom. Women ‐ Roles in society. Wick, Agnes Burns. Unions and unionization ‐ Violence. Progressive Mine Workers of America. Norman, Loren. Illinois State Journal and Register (newspaper). Robinson, Brownie. West Frankford Dailey American (newspaper). Ansbury, Hazel. Illinois ‐ Gillespie. Illinois ‐ West Frankford. Lawmen. Unions and unionization ‐ Violence. Illinois ‐ Zigler. United Mine Workers of America ‐ Ladies Auxillary. Illinois ‐ Harrisburg. Women's organizations. Unions and unionization. Chicago University. Northwestern University. University of North Chicago. Illinois ‐ West Frankford. 176. LESTER BOETTA. Springfield, Illinois, 8 October 1974. An interview with Boetta, a retired coal miner and official of the Progressive Mine Workers of America, conducted by Barbara Herndon concerning the formation of the Progressive Mine Workers of America, the Mulkeytown March, organization of the Women's Auxillary, and a description of the Progressive Mine Workers of America today. (Two) cassette(s), transcription available. (R164) Index terms: Progressive Mine Workers of America. Herndon, Barbara. Coal mines and mining. Unions and unionization. Illinois ‐ Pickneyville. Polezesto, Mike. United Mine Workers of America ‐ Local 3564. Unions and unionization ‐ Elections. Miller, Rice. Unions ‐ Contracts. Unions and unionization ‐ Reform movements. Lewis, John L. Illinois ‐ Franklin County. 185 Boetta, Lester. Coal miners (performers). Illinois ‐ Springfield. United Mine Workers of America. Illinois ‐ Gillespie. Coal mines and mining ‐ Strikes. Log Coal Mine. Jones, S. L. Ozanic, Joe. Pope, Ed. Progressive Mine Workers of America ‐ Women's Auxillary. Lewis, John L. Harper, Scott. McGill, Dan. Progressive Mine Workers of America ‐ Local 34. Boyd, Bill. Leaks, Agnes. Women's organizations. Fluharty, Barney. Novak, Tony. Illinois ‐ Pinell. Illinois ‐ Gillespie. Boetta, Bill. Horner, Governor Emerson. Lawmen. Humphrey, Bryan. Keck, William. Percey, Claude. Unions and unionization ‐ Violence. Williams, Lefty. Barch, Jack. Illinois ‐ DuQuoin. Coal mines. Mulkeytown March. Coal mines and mining. Percy, Claude. Progressive Mine Workers of America. 177. EUGENE HUGHES. Springfield, Illinois, 8 October 1974. An interview with Hughes, International President of the Progressive Mine Workers of America, conducted by Barabara Herndon and Nick Chernavsky, concerning the history of the union, its past and present membership, and its relationship with the A.F.L and C.I.O. One cassette. (R165) Index terms: Hughes, Eugene. Coal miners (performers). Illinois ‐ Springfield. United Mine Workers of America. Sahara Coal Company. Illinois ‐ Harrisburg. Peabody Coal Company. Coal companies. Unions and unionization ‐ Reform movements. 186 Hughes, Fox. Herndon, Barbara. Coal mines and mining. Unions and unionization. Progressive Mine Workers of America. Wyoming ‐ Gillette. Ozanic, Joe. Meany, George. Congress of International Organizations. Lewis, John L. American Federation of Labor. National Labor Relations Board. Progressive Mine Workers of America ‐ Women's Auxillary. Illinois ‐ Gillespie. Women ‐ Roles in society. Outlaws and prisoners. Horner, Governor Emerson. Montana. North Dakota. Browning, Sheriff. Lawmen. Unions ‐ Officials. Progressive Mine Workers of America. 178. BOB EDWARDS. Huntington, Cabell County, WV, 10 October 1974. An interview with Edwards, who was a volunteer union organizer during the 1930s, conducted by Keith Dix concerning unionization in various industries. Two reels (5") 3 3/4 ips. (R166‐167) Index terms: Socialist Party. Dix, Keith. Union organizers (performers). Cabell County ‐ Huntington. Edwards, Bob. California ‐ Pittsburgh. Townshend Plan. Unionization ‐ Bakers. Unionization ‐ Railroad Clerks. Unionization ‐ Construction workers. Lewis, John L. Workers Alliance. Depression. United Retail Wholesale Employees of America. International Nickel Company. Quinlan, Jim. Blizzard, Bill. United Mine Workers of America. Townshend, Tom. Coal mines and mining ‐ Strikes. Strikebreakers. Unionization _ Steel workers. Unions and unionization. 187 New York. Roosevelt, President Franklin D. Foster, William. Industrial Iron Workers of America. Weirton Steel Company. Steel companies. Mahoning Battles. Brown, John. Harrison County ‐ Clarksburg. Reeser, (?). Ferris, (?). Hoffstaeder, (?). 179. MR. AND MRS. WILLIAM CAREY. Red Jacket, Mingo County, WV, 17 October 1974. An interview with William Carey, a retired coal miner, and his wife, conducted by Keith Dix concerning life in the coalfields. Mr. Carey's union organizing activities are described as well as a meeting with "Mother" Jones. Two reels (5") 3 3/4 ips, transcription available. (R168‐169) Index terms: Goodman Coal Mine. Coal mines. Chatteroy Coal Company. Coal companies. Lingle‐Hawkin Coal Company. Coal mines and mining. Wolford, Elijah. Brown, Elmer. Mingo County ‐ Delbarton. Bowes, Lori. Jones, Mary H. "Mother". Unions and unionization. Coal miners (performers). Mingo County ‐ Red Jacket. Carey, Mrs. William. Carey, William. Chatman, (Mrs. Carey's Maiden Name). Unions ‐ Organizers. United States Army. Holly Grove Massacre. Republican Party. Phillipine Islands. Kanawha County ‐ Mucklow. Colorado. Baldwin‐Felts Detective Agency. West Virginia State Militia. Felts, Walter. Hatfield, Governor Henry Drury. Miners March. Kanawha County ‐ Charleston. Glasscock, Governor William E. Guns. Kanawha County ‐ Holly Grove. 188 United Mine Workers of America. Lewis, Tony L. Kanawha County ‐ Holly Grove. Kanawha County ‐ Cabin Creek. Kanawha County ‐ Paint Creek. Coal mines and mining ‐ Job description. Coal mines and mining. Coal mines and mining ‐ Wages and hours. World War I. Food preservation. Midwives and midwifery. Mingo County ‐ Nolan. Peddlers and peddling. Harris family. Farmers and farming. Unions and unionization ‐ Violence. Chatteroy Coal Company. Kanawha County. Tent colonies. Mingo County ‐ Williamson ‐ Goodman Hollow. Company housing ‐ Evictions. Unions ‐ Locals. Women ‐ Housewives and their work. Women ‐ Roles in society. Coal mines and mining ‐ Strikes. Mingo County ‐ Williamson ‐ Lake Creek. Unions and unionization ‐ Benefits. Sawmills. Blacklisting. Battle of Blair Mountain. Hatfield, Governor Henry Drury. Mingo County ‐ Matewan. Sawmills. Testreman, Mayor (Matewan). Mingo County ‐ Delbarton ‐ Heller Creek. United mine workers of America ‐ Local 4809 Chatteroy. Mingo County ‐ Chatteroy. Mingo County ‐ Red Jacket. Kentucky Militia. Saint Clair, Bill. Company towns ‐ Violence. Mingo County ‐ Matewan. Kentucky ‐ Elk Horn. Hatfield, Governor Henry Drury. Homelife. Lambert, Squire. Haught, Pinkie. Matewan Massacre. Mingo County ‐ Delbarton ‐ Buckelk Fork. Lanstreet and Down Coal Company. Mucklow Coal Mine. 189 Tent colonies. Coal mines and mining ‐ Economic aspects. Virginia. Company housing. Afro‐Americans. Immigrants ‐ Italian. Mingo County ‐ Landow. Coal mines and mining ‐ Job description. Farmers and farming. Homelife. Coal mines and mining ‐ Job description. Coal miners. Immigrants ‐ Scots‐Irish. Loggers and logging ‐ Job description. Food preservation. Farmers and farming. Owens family. McCoy family. Hatfield family. Star family. Curry family. White family. Harrys family. Baldwin‐Felts Detective Agency. Kanawha County ‐ Paint Creek. Tent colonies. Kinstep, (?). Tent colonies. Women ‐ Roles in society. Homelife. Jones, Mary H. "Mother". Kanawha County Prosecuting Attorney. Turnblazer, (?). Kanawha County ‐ Paint Creek 1911. Jones, Mary H. "Mother". Kanawha County ‐ Paint Creek. 180. Deaccessioned. 181. MARY AUDI. Binnell, Illinois, 22 October 1974. An interview with Mrs. Audi, wife and daughter of coal miners and a member of the Progressive Mine Workers of America ‐ Women's Auxillary, conducted by Barbara Herndon concerning her life in central Illinois during the depression. Mrs. Audi discusses the reaction of merchants and townspeople to the unions. Partial cassette. (R172) Index terms: Audi, Mary. Housewives (performers). Illinois. Women's organizations. Progressive Mine Workers of America ‐ Women's Auxillary. Coal mines and mining. Coal miners. 190 Women ‐ Roles in society. Dress. Progressive Mine Workers of America. Migration (United States ‐ Northward). Merchants. Depression. Herndon, Barbara. Food preservation. Binnell Cooperative Store. Terrell, Ben. Gardening. Merchants. Depression. Progressive Mine Workers of America ‐ Women's Auxillary. 182. LOUISE FASSARO. Gillispie, Illinois, 22 October 1974. An interview with Mrs. Fassaro, wife and daughter of coal miners and a member of the Progressive Mine Workers Women's Auxillary, conducted by Barbara Herndon concerning her life in central Illinois, the Mulkeytown March and the relationship between the Progressive and the United Mine Workers. She also describes mass meetings. Partial cassette, partially unintelligible. (R172) Index terms: Fassaro, Louise. Illinois ‐ Gillespie. Women's organizations. Women ‐ Roles in society. Herndon, Barbara. Progressive Mine Workers of America ‐ Women's Auxillary. Coal mines and mining. Housewives (performers). Illinois ‐ Gillespie. Dress. Mulkeytown March. Unions and unionization. United Mine Workers of America. Depression. Women ‐ Housewives and their work. Merchants. Wicks, Agnes Burns. Entertainment. Horner, Governor Emerson. Women's March on Springfield. Diet. Coal mines and mining ‐ Safety measures. Coal miners ‐ Diseases and hygiene. Poultry. Dress. Women ‐ Roles in society. Mulkeytown March. Progressive Mine Workers of America ‐ Women's Auxillary. 183. ROSE KONIAK. Binnell, Illinois, 22 October 1974. An interview with Mrs. Koniak, President of the Progressive Mine Workers of America ‐ Women's Auxillary and wife and daughter of coal miners, conducted by Barbara Herndon. Mrs. 191 Koniak contrasts the Auxillary in its early years to that of today, describes the eating habits of coal miners, and discusses funereal practices and death benefits. Partial cassette. (R172) Index terms: Koniak, Rose. Housewives (performers). Illinois ‐ Binnell. Jones, Mary H. "Mother" Day. Labor Day. Holidays. Unions ‐ Officials. Unions and unionization. Funeral practices. Diet. Women ‐ Housewives and their work. Depression. Poultry. Dress. Women's organizations. Women ‐ Roles in society. Colorado. Glover, Albert. Glover, Ernest. Kentucky ‐ London. Coal companies. Superior Coal Company. Coal mines and mining ‐ Accidents. Migration (United States ‐ Northward). Illinois ‐ Gerard. Women ‐ Roles in society. Herndon, Barbara. Coal mines and mining. Coal miners. Progressive Mine Workers of America ‐ Women's Auxillary. Progressive Mine Workers of America ‐ Women's Auxillary. 184. GOLDIE SCHNEIDER. Gillespie, Illinois, 22 October 1974. An interview with Mrs. Schneider, secretary of the Progressive Mine Workers of America ‐ Women's Auxillary, conducted by Barbara Herndon. Mrs. Schneider was born in 1897, and is the daughter and wife of coal miners. She discusses her work and also tells how her husband assumed responsibility for household chores while she worked variuos jobs. One cassette. (R174) Index terms: Schneider, Goldie. Progressive Mine Workers of America ‐ Women's Auxillary. Unions and unionization. Coal mines and mining. Unions and unionization ‐ Reform movements. Herndon, Barbara. Illinois ‐ Gerard. Women ‐ Roles in society. Coal miners. Railroad workers. Railroads. 192 Illinois ‐ Binnell. Homelife. Coal. Funeral practices. Women ‐ Roles in society. Entertainment. Children. Illinois ‐ Gillespie. Wick, Agnes Burns. Hunting. Poultry. Depression. Dress. Merchants. Mulkeytown March. Progressive Mine Workers of America. Automobiles. Transportation. Housewives (performers). Illinois ‐ Gillespie. Progressive Mine Workers of America ‐ Women's Auxillary. 185. H.B. HOLSTEIN, LOUIS THOMAS, C.W. LEARY, I.B. ILAR, JOHN L. TAYLOR AND JIM COPENHAGER. South Charleston, Kanawha County, WV, 23 October 1974. An interview with various workers of the International Association of Machinists Local Lodge 598, conducted by Keith Dix, concerning working conditions before and after unionization, and the problems encountered in bargaining with the Union Carbide Company during the early unionization efforts. One reel (7") 3 3/4 ips. (R175‐180) Index terms: Thomas, Louis. Holstein, H.B. Copenhager, Jim. Taylor, John L. Ilar, I. B. Leary, C.W. Monongalia County ‐ Morgantown. Unions and unionization. Unions and unionization ‐ Benefits. Chemical industry. Dix, Keith. International Association of Machinists ‐ Local Lodge 598. Kanawha County ‐ South Charleston. Machinists (performers). Unions and unionization. United Steel Workers of America. Copenhager, Jim. Thomas, Louis. Brady, Walter. Carrol, Bob. Roth, Fred. Elsiser, Don E. Labor relations. 193 Hall, Clifford. Union Carbide Company ‐ Alloy Plant. New York. Metz, Dave. Kenny, Roy. Harvey, Dave. Strikebreakers. Unions and unionization ‐ Strike funds. Unions and unionization ‐ Emergency Funds. Charleston Gazette (newspaper). Miller, Roy C. Medicine and health care. Clipstein Chemicals. Kanawha County ‐ South Charleston. Union Carbide Company ‐ 1924. Chemical companies. Nidi family. Gandy family. Roane County. Immigrants ‐ Italian. Immigrants. Union Carbide Company ‐ Company benefits. Union Carbide Company ‐ Austerity Program 1950 ‐ 1970. Unions ‐ Contracts. Recreation ‐ Picnics. Dupont Nemours Company. Union Carbide Company ‐ "Special Assignment Classification". Jackson, Ivan. Pipefitters Trade Union. International Association of Machinists Mid‐Eastern Health & Welfar. Jowels, Albert. International Association of Machinists. FMC Corporation. O.C.A.W. ‐ District 50. Putnam County ‐ Hurricane. Kanawha County ‐ Clendenin. Ilar, I. B. Wick, John. Alot, Orm. Kanawha County ‐ Saint Albans ‐ Carpenter's Hall. Taylor, John. Bales, Louie. Labor District Council. Hotels and inns. Rustic Motel. Ducey, Tom. Ratford, Merle. Unions and unionization ‐ Benefits. Medicine and health care. Pensions. Advertising ‐ Telephone. 194 Advertising ‐ Radio. McCagno, Pete. Kanawha County ‐ Dunbar. Kanawha County ‐ Sissonville. Kanawha County ‐ Allen Creek. Y.M.C.A. Morasco, Frank. Murphy, Roland. Tennike, Bill. Sanders, Windy. Summers, Charlie. Elliott, Jim. Tennessee ‐ Oak Ridge. Franklin, Bruce. Martin, Bill. Holstein, Hobert. Workman, Frank. Unions and unionization ‐ Committees. United Glass and Ceramic Workers. Unions and unionization ‐ Union Shop. FMC Corporation. Copenhager, Jim. Ducey, Tom. Unions and unionization. 186. LOWELL R. (BUTCH) THOMAS. Morgantown, Monongalia County, WV, 25 October 1974. An interview with Thomas who is a retired coal miner, conducted by Keith Dix, concerning union organizational activity at the mine at Scotts Run and a description of the early efforts of the National Miners Union. One reel (5") 3 3/4 ips. (R181) Index terms: Thomas, Lowell R. Marley, Frank. Unions and unionization. Dix, Keith. Coal miners (performers). Monongalia County ‐ Morgantown. Bittner, Van A. Adams, Jimmy. National Miners Union. Humphrey Coal Company. Christopher Coal Company. Diamond, Bill. Diamond, Andy. Alabama. Strikebreakers. Davis, Freemont. Monongalia County ‐ Star City. Monongalia County ‐ Cassville. New York. Depression. Carney family. Immigrants ‐ Irish. 195 Preston County ‐ Arthurdale. Smith, Chief (Police Chief ‐ Morgantown). March, Chief (Police Chief ‐ Scotts Run). Consolidation Coal Company. Continental Coal Company. Company towns. Monongalia County ‐ Deckers Creek. Works Progress Administration. Lewis, John L. Jones, Mary H. "Mother". Tucker County ‐ Coketon. Coal mines and mining ‐ 1920‐1930. Maryland ‐ Cumberland. United States Marine Corps. United Mine Workers of America. Unions ‐ Contracts. Grant County ‐ Bayard. Monongalia County ‐ Cassville. Tucker County ‐ Thomas. Davis Coal and Coke Company. Coal companies. National Miners Union. Monongalia County ‐ Scotts Run. Roosevelt, President Franklin D. Congress of Industrial Organizations. Gustav, John. Adams, Tom. Baldwin‐Felts Detective Agency. Yellow dogs. Roosevelt, Eleanor. Grister, Frank. Riner, George. Hunt, Okie. DeMassy, Mike. Coal mines and mining ‐ Strikes ‐ Wildcat. Unions and unionization ‐ Mine committees. American Federation of Labor ‐ Congress of Industrial Organizations. Murray, Phillip. Tomaski, Mike. Davis, Charlie. Sweitzer, Homer. Davis, Bill. Coal miners ‐ Societies. Miners for Democracy. Taft‐Hartley Act. Stubbs, Fred. Cristoff, John. Yablonski, Joseph A. United Mine Workers of America ‐ Atlantic City Convention 1942. Miller, Arnold. Logan County. 196 Lewis, John L. Mars, Harry. Coleman, Jim. Finney, Bus. United Mine Workers of America ‐ Local #184. Labor Day ‐ Parades. Monongalia County ‐ Morgantown. Triola, Mel. Merchants. Chico, Sam. Drago, George. Necky, Mathew. Kilgore, Harley. Central Labor Council. Temple Club. United Mine Workers of America. Congress of Industrial Organizations. Lewis, John L. Chico's Dairy. Farmer, Tom. Moonshine and moonshining. Mine Bosses Union. Staggers, Harley O. Coal miners. United Mine Workers of America ‐ Welfare Fund. Mingorella, Pat. Hagedorn, Delmar. Afro‐Americans. United Mine Workers of America ‐ District Agreement. Rachael Coal Mine. Coal mines. Coal mines and mining ‐ Working conditions. Monongalia County ‐ Cassville. King, Jack. Phillips, Paul. Depression. Christopher, Frank. Immigrants ‐ Russian. Arkwright Coal Mine. Pennsylvania ‐ Vestaburg. King, Frank. Monongalia County ‐ Osage. Monongalia County ‐ Scotts Run. Monongalia County ‐ Scotts Run. 187. BOB EDWARDS. Huntington, Cabell County, WV, 6 December 1974. An interview with Edwards, who was a volunteer union organizer, conducted by Keith Dix concerning the history of the International Nickle Plant Local 40. Edwards discusses plant conditions and evolution of the local and the national union movement. Two reels (5") 3 3/4 ips. (R182‐185) Index terms: Shotstall, Arthur. 197 Wingate, Harry. Brown, Herman. Edwards, Bob. Union organizers (performers). Cabell County ‐ Huntington. Johnson, Jimmy. Frey, John. Ansel, George. Clatworthy, Bob. Amalgamated Association of Iron, Steel and Tin Workers. Ohio ‐ Portsmouth. Edwards, William Robert. Wagner, Martin. Duruff, Major. Paternalism. MacMannon Deal. Unions and unionization. Bradshaw Deal. International Nickel Company. International Nickel Plant Local 40 ‐ History. Dix, Keith. Lewis, John L. Corry, Jim. Wolcott, Ward. National Labor Relations Board. McGovern, Pat. Freeman, Doc. Unions ‐ Industrial. Unions ‐ Craft. Davis, Bill. Canada ‐ Quebec. Ivins, Bill. Nickle Mines. Osmeyer, Bill. Samuel, George. Wagner, Martin. Universities and colleges. University of Chicago. Guyanndot River ‐ Aracoma Lodge. S.W.O.C. Chicago Bears Football Team. Chaddock, Elmer. Weirton Steel Corporation. Steel companies. Unions ‐ Company. United Mine Workers of America. United Gas, Coke and Chemical Workers. Arbitration. Haseland, Ray. United States Steel Company. Unions and unionization ‐ Benefits. 198 Sweitzer, Chees. Edwards, Bill. Sorpal, Will. Macky, Bill. Blizzard, Bill. Apprenticeships. Jerdon, Ole. Brown, Herman. Hayslip, Ray. World War II. United Steel Workers of America. Steel Workers Organizing committee. Gallimore, Sherman. Bittner, Van A. Knights of Labor. Axe, Kelly. Murray, Phillip. Reynolds, Roy. Goodpastor, Charlie. Haywood, Alan. Easton, Jack. Porter, Gabby. Unions and unionization. "Rawdogging". McGovern, Pat. 188. GEORGE V. KING. Harpers Ferry, Jefferson County, WV, 11 December 1974. An interview with King, a teacher and ranger for the National Park Service, conducted by John Williams concerning Kings' memories of living conditions for AfroAmerican families in the mining community of Kimball, McDowell County. Topics include education, politics and professional opportunites open to Afro‐Americans. Three reels (5") 3 3/4 ips. (184‐185) Index terms: King, George V. McDowell County. "Mine Wars ". King, Ray. Farmers and farming. Afro‐Americans. North Carolina ‐ Reedsville. Coal miners. Educators (performers). William, John. Jefferson County ‐ Harpers Ferry. Brown, Joe. Mingo County ‐ Williamson. Immigrants ‐ Slavic. Immigrants ‐ Lithuanian. Immigrants ‐ Polish. Immigrants ‐ Welsh. Immigrants ‐ German. Immigrants ‐ English. Immigrants ‐ Italian. 199 Immigrants. Company housing. Housing ‐ Shanties. Boarding houses. Afro‐Americans. Migration ‐ (United States ‐ Northward). King, Robert. Unions and unionization. Unions ‐ Organizers. Holiday, "Doc". Coal miners. McDowell County ‐ Kimball. Hugheston, David. Coal companies. Afro‐Americans. McDowell County ‐ King. King Coal Company. Tidewater Coal Company. Farmers and farming. North Carolina. Company towns. Wyoming County. McDowell County. Melvin family. Coppice Coal Company. Carswell Coal Company. Coal mines and mining ‐ Shaft mines. Company stores. Coal mines and mining ‐ Wages and hours. Gardening. Livestock. Moonshine and moonshining. Bootleggers. Immigrants. "Bank Boss". Coal miners. Afro‐Americans ‐ Discrimination. McDowell County ‐ Gary. Prohibition. Lawmen. Education. Storer College. Virginia ‐ Lowmoor. Mules and muledriving. Coal mines and mining ‐ Job description. Horses. "Stable boss". Coal mines and mining. Coal mines and mining ‐ Job description. "Fire Boss". Politics and politicians. 200 Capehart, Arthur. West Virginia Legislature ‐ House of Delagates. Howard University. Lawyers. Medicine and health care. Physicians. Politics and politicians. Clergymen. Education. Schools. Churches ‐ Baptist. Gamblers and gambling. Dancing. Coal mines and mining ‐ Mechanization. Bluefield State College. West Virginia State College. Davis, John W. Religion. Jefferson County. Stenson, Dwight. Berkeley County. Virginia. West Virginia. Civil War. Washington, Booker T. McDonald, Henry T. Hoover, J. Edgar. National Association for the Advancement of Colored Peoples. Dubois, W. W. Pilgrimage of 1909. United States National Park Service. Virginia ‐ Pulaski County. North Carolina. Brown, Bill. "Yankee Raid". Slavery. John Brown's Raid. Brown, John. McDonald, Henry T. Shepherd, Haywood. Afro‐Americans ‐ History. Education ‐ Consolidation. Jefferson County ‐ Shepherdstown. Jefferson County ‐ Harpers Ferry. Inter‐racial relations. Shepherd College. Recreation. Sports. Men's Organizations ‐ Fraternities. Education ‐ Adminstration. Educators. 201 Jefferson County. Jefferson County. Education. World War II. Ohio State University. Educators. Barrier, Edward W. Chesapeake and Ohio Railroad. Transportation ‐ Trains. Coal mines and mining ‐ Wages and hours. "Jim Crow". Democrat Party. Republican Party. Education. Games. World War I. McDowell County ‐ Welch. Magistrates. Crider, Samuel ‐ "Squire Crider". McDowell County ‐ Brown's Creek District. Politics and politicians. Merchants. Medicine and health care. Hatfield, Governor Henry Drury. McDowell County ‐ Welch ‐ Miners Hospitals. Hospitals. Bluefield State College. Coal mines and mining ‐ Working conditions. Coal mines and mining ‐ Disasters. Coal mines and mining ‐ Accidents. Physicians. Death. Wiley, Nathaniel. Whiticoe, Tom. Kimball High School. Afro‐Americans. Harrison, Dr. Purdue, Maysel. Entertainment. "McDowell Times" (newspaper). Meharry University. Universities and colleges. Lawyers. Stevens Clinic Hospitals. Stevens, Dr. McDowell County ‐ Welch. McDowell County ‐ Kimball. Hospitals. Coal miners. McDowell County ‐ Kimball. Afro‐Americans. 202 McDowell County ‐ Kimball ‐ American Legion Bldg. Recreation. Afro‐Americans ‐ Discrimination. Schools. McDowell County ‐ Kimball. Storer College. Education. Lawmen. Afro‐Americans ‐ Discrimination. Politics and politicians. Afro‐Americans. Howard University. Afro‐Americans ‐ Discrimination. Storer College. Kanawha County ‐ Charleston. Slavery. "Paddyrollers". Jefferson County ‐ Harpers Ferry. Afro‐Americans. Migration (United States ‐ Northward). Coal miners. King, Robert. Afro‐Americans ‐ Discrimination. Brown, John. Jefferson County ‐ Harpers Ferry. United States National Park Service. Afro‐Americans. Educators. Politics and politicians. Clergymen. Afro‐Americans. Afro‐Americans ‐ Discrimination. Capehart, Arthur. Immigrants ‐ German. Immigrants ‐ English. Immigrants ‐ Italian. Housing ‐ physical description. McDowell County ‐ King. 189. WILLIAM EDWARD GREENE. Ottawa, Boone County, WV, 4 February 1975. An interview with Greene, a retired coal miner, conducted by Keith Dix and Walt Brady concerning efforts to organize the coal miners of southern West Virginia in the early 1900's. Greene also describes the activities of "Mother" Jones. Two reels (5") 3 3/4 ips. (R186‐187) Index terms: Dix, Keith. Coal miners (performers). Boone County ‐ Ottawa. Greene, William Edward. Jefferson County ‐ Harpers Ferry. Keeney, Frank. Blizzard, Bill. Griffe, Vic. 203 Coal River. Eaststep, Charlie. Chaffin, Don. Raleigh County ‐ Beckley. Mooney, Fred. Progressive Mine Workers of America. Roosevelt, President Franklin D. Boone County Coal Corporation. Guyan River. Island Creek Coal Company. Coal companies. Lewis, John L. Kanawha County ‐ Charleston General Hospitals. Hospitals. Jenking, Don. Mingo County ‐ Beechcreek. Giffe, (?)‐ Boone County Sheriff C. 1920. Miners March. Logan County ‐ Blair Mountain. Snyder, George. Coal mines and mining ‐ Working conditions. Coal mines and mining ‐ Safety measures. Colorado Massacre. Jones, Mary H. "Mother". Ohio ‐ Cleveland. Mine Workers Convention 1919. Coal mines and mining ‐ Mechanization. Coal mines and mining ‐ Equipment and supplies. Kennedy, Duncan. Spruce River Coal Company. Cheasapeake and Ohio Railroad. Railroads. Unions and unionization. Coal companies. Miflin Coal Company. Coal mines and mining ‐ Strikes ‐ 1914. Coal mines and mining ‐ Strikes ‐ 1905. Unions and unionization. Brady, Walter. Wilson, President Woodrow. Kanawha County ‐ Paint Creek. Kanawha County ‐ Cabin Creek. West Virginia ‐ History. Gore, John. The Redmen Lodge. Coal mines and mining ‐ Strikes ‐ 1922. Men's organizations. McDowell County. Mingo County. Coal mines and mining ‐ Wages and hours. Marshall County ‐ Moundsville. 204 Hore, Charlie. Coal River. Harley, Earthy. Bole, Jim. Creen, Roy. Tygart River. Jefferson County ‐ Charlestown. Hotels and inns. Jackson Hotel. Zinn, Mrs. Chandler, Frank. Jackson's Code. Stepp, Charlie. Osington, Charlie. Chaffin, Tom. Bland, Judge. McDowell County ‐ Welch. Baldwin‐Felts Detective Agency. Cabell County ‐ Huntington. Coal Valley Mining Company. Pollock, Mr. 190. DELMAR HAGEDORN. Dellslow, Monongalia County, WV, 7 Feburary 1975. An interview with Hagedorn, President of the Mine Bosses Union in Monongalia County from 1943‐1945, conducted by Keith Dix, concerning the formation of the Bosses Union, the national strike it called and the strike collapse. One reel (5") 3 3/4 ips. (R188) Index terms: Hagedorn, Delmar. Monongalia County ‐ Dellslow. Mine Bosses Union. Coal companies. Coden, Clarence. Delslow Coal Company. Davis and Elkins Coal and Coke Company. Coal mines and mining ‐ Working conditions. Miller, Arnold. Ferguson, Charlie. Unions and unionization ‐ Benefits. United Mine Workers of America. O'Leary, Jack. Pittsburgh Coal Company. Roosevelt, Eleanor. National Labor Relations Board. Fagen, Pat. Monongalia County ‐ Star City Ferry. Ferry boats. Bunker Coal Mine. Lewis, John L. McAlpin, John. Kentucky ‐ Hazard. Casty, Sam. Blacklisting. 205 Kanawha County ‐ Cabin Creek. Taft‐Hartley Act. Consolidation Coal Company. Kanawha County ‐ Kelly Creek. Jacksonville Agreement. Tate Brothers. Tent colonies. Fayette County ‐ Oak Hill. Lavender, A.D. Davis, O.M. Bethlehem Steel Company. Dix, Keith. Unions and unionization. Coal mines and mining ‐ Strikes. North Murray Coal Company. Steel companies. Crago, George. Black Lung. Coal miners ‐ Diseases and hygiene. Bunker Coal Mine. Marion County ‐ Barrackville. Harrison County ‐ Owings. Coal mines and mining ‐ Equipment and supplies. Coal mines and mining ‐ Safety measures. Coal mines and mining. Marley, Frank. Coal mines and mining ‐ Strikes ‐ Wildcat. Swihart, Harry. Grant, Sandy. Wynsneski, Leo. Bannard, Johnny. Blevins, (?). Mine Bosses Union. Coal mines and mining ‐ Strikes. Yablonski, (?). Coal mines and mining ‐ Strikes. 191. VIC SCOPEL. Illinois, 12 Feburary 1975. An interview with Scopel, a retired coal miner, born in 1913, conducted by Nick Cherniavsky, concerning his childhood in central Illinois, the formation of the Progressive Mine Workers of America, the Mulkeytown March and life in a company town. One cassette. (R189) Index terms: Illinois. Scopel, Vic. United Mine Workers of America. Unions and unionization ‐ Reform movements. Unions and unionization. Coal mines and mining. Family life. Cherniavsky, Nick. Coal miners (performers). Mulkeytown March. 206 Company towns. 192. CATHERINE DERORRE MANS. Collinsville, Illinois, 17 February 1975. An interview with Mrs. Mans, conducted by Nick Cherniavsky, concerning her recollections of the role played by women, especially by her mother, in the Progressive Union Movement. She describes the Mulkeytown March and the soup kitchens set up by the Women's Auxillary. One reel (7") 3 3/4 ips. (R190) Index terms: Mans, Catherine DeRorre. Coal miners. Housewives (performers). Illinois ‐ Collinsville. Coal mines and mining. Women's organizations. Women ‐ Roles in society. Immigrants ‐ Italian. Family life. Cherniavsky, Nick. Herndon, Barbara. Italy ‐ Delunno. Illinois ‐ DuQuoin. Housing. Children. Community life. Recreation. Furnishings. Education. Immigrants ‐ Discrimination. Livestock. Progressive Mine Workers of America. Roveletti, Charles. Progressive Mine Workers of America ‐ Women's Auxillary. Mulkeytown March. Unions and unionization ‐ Violence. Lawmen. Ansbury, Pat. Wicks, Agnes Burns. Women ‐ Disguised as men. Death. Miller, LaVerne. Coal mines and mining ‐ Cooperatives. Diet. Cadelli, Louie. Merchants. Pensions. Percy, Claude. Unions ‐ Organizers. Illinois ‐ Coulterville. Wicks, Ed. Progressive Mine Workers of America ‐ Junior Auxillary. DeRorre, Katie "Sister". Illinois ‐ Franklin County. 207 Strikebreakers. Coal mines and mining ‐ Picketing. Transportation. Grazina, Elaine. Roveletti, Charles. Funeral practices. Dress. Colbert, Joe. Roshow, Mark. Alabastro, Fred. Mackleman, Bell. Richardson, Emily. Giannini, Dominica. Roshow, Marie. Children. Progressive Mine Workers of America ‐ Women's Auxillary. Diet. Unions and unionization ‐ Violence. Progressive Mine Workers of America. Diet. Wicks, Agnes Burns. Women ‐ Roles in society. Unions and unionization ‐ Reform movements. Illinois ‐ DuQuoin. 193. LARRY MANTOWICH. Springfield, Illinois, 19 Feburary 1975. An interview with Montowich, a retired coal miner born in 1911, conducted by Barbara Herndon, concerning his early life in Springfield, his apprenticeship in the mines and the early struggles between the Progressive and United Mine Workers. He recalls his participation in the Mulkeytown March, discusses various mine accidents and tells of his experiences as the son of Lithuanian immigrants. Four reels (7") 3 3/4 ips. (R191‐194) Index terms: Illinois ‐ Springfield. Montowich, Larry. Arkansas ‐ Harford. Coal mines and mining. Coal companies. Herndon, Barbara. Coal miners (performers). Immigrants. Coal mines and mining ‐ Equipment and supplies. Child labor. Coal mines and mining ‐ Explosives. Coal mines and mining ‐ Wages and hours. Apprenticeships. Coal mines and mining ‐ Study and teaching. Coal mines and mining ‐ Job description. Illinois ‐ Dogpatch. Wilcoten, R.J. Coal mines and mining ‐ Wages and hours. Coal mines and mining ‐ Equipment and supplies. Boraton Coal Company. 208 Gamblers and gambling. Boarding houses. Avish, Bill. Education. Illinois ‐ Wanless. Kraski, Leo. Coal mines and mining ‐ Accidents. Kraski, Joe. Kessler, Faye. Prohaska, Joe. Old West Coal Mine. Unions and unionization ‐ Reform movements. United Mine Workers of America. Lewis, John L. Illinois ‐ Taylorville. Unions and unionization ‐ Violence. Illinois ‐ Zeigler. Illinois ‐ Springfield ‐ Iles Park. Lewis, John L. Moody, Walter. Illinois State Police. Merchants. New Jones and Adams Coal Company. Coal mines ‐ Andrew Mine. Peabody Coal Company. Stuffelbeam, Glen. Angelo, Joe. Guns. Women ‐ Roles in society. Galman, Adolph. Galman, Charlie. Casper, Walter. Schneider, John. Coal mines and mining ‐ Economic aspects. Mulkeytown March. Coal mines and mining ‐ Terminology. Progressive Mine Workers of America. Coal mines. Prohaska, Martin. Coal mines and mining ‐ Management. Coal mines and mining ‐ Communication systems. Illinois ‐ Converse. Schools. Brozinski, Tony. Coal miners ‐ Diseases and hygiene. Afro‐Americans. Immigrants ‐ German. Immigrants ‐ Polish. Immigrants ‐ Lithuanian. Diet. Immigrants ‐ Bulgarian. 209 Afro‐Americans ‐ Discrimination. Gramlich, Arthur. Hammond, Harry. Afro‐Americans. Illinois ‐ Springfield ‐ Carpenter's Hall. Illinois ‐ Springfield. Pronfeta, Tony. Illinois ‐ Horsley. Outlaws and prisoners. Adolescents ‐ Roles in society. Entertainment. Casper, Walter. Voyzey, George. Truman, President Harry S. Socialist Party. Marx, Karl. Ansbury, Pat. Allard, Gerry. "Progressive Miner" (newspaper). Communist Party. Senger, Vic. Gortz, Joe. Coal mines and mining ‐ Working conditions. Pudschun, Emil. Pensions. Loda, Joe. Schnirring, Earl. Copps, Frank. Unions and unionization ‐ Elections. Sang 2 Coal Mine. Coal mines and mining ‐ Mechanization. Unions ‐ Organizers. Ollick, Herbert. Strikebreakers. Woodside Coal Mine. Poulter, Joe. Coal mines and mining ‐ Picketing. Illinois ‐ Langleyville. Railroads. McGill, Dan. Skrelevicus, Andy. Bumgardner, Kitck. Gedman. Joe. Progressive Mine Workers of America ‐ Local 12. Progressive Mine Workers of America ‐ Women's Auxillary. Susinskas, Della. Susinskas, Andy. Romanowski, John. Black Lung. Kasavich Grocery Store. Rechner, August. 210 Diet. Grigiski, Jinks. Coal miners ‐ Diseases and hygiene. Moonshine and moonshining. Vivanti, Eugene "Mac". Nu‐Grape Bottling Company. Fleisham, Tommy. Lewis, John L. Immigrants ‐ English. Peabody Coal Company. Houston, Toot. Language. Soldiers. "Johnny Bulls". World War I. Storey, John. Gobble, Bill. Walker, Lance. Ferguson, Pat. Hall, George. Stevens, Thaddeus. Boyle, Tony. Meaney, George. Pneumonalinosis. Coal mining machinery. Hospitals. Grigiski, Kate. Coal mines and mining ‐ Safety measures. Roman Catholic Church. Coal mines and mining ‐ Fire and fire prevention. Ton, James. Afro‐Americans. Ealies, John. Ku Klux Klan. Gent, Victor. Senger, John Jr. Kirlin and Fagen Coal Company. Mataya, Dan. Senger, John. Arbitration. Barr Coal Company. Vivanti, Eugene "Mac". New Berlin Coal Company. Coal mines and mining ‐ Cooperatives. Allis‐Chalmers Manufacturing Company. Goin, Frank. Coal mines and mining ‐ Strikes ‐ Wildcat. Unions ‐ Grievance Procedures. Senger, Vic. Adams, Ralph. Romanowski, Tony. 211 Company stores. Cohen, Louis. Cohen, Herman. Aloysius, Father. Brockmeier, Father. Occult. Violin. Drinking and drunkards. Illinois ‐ Springfield ‐ West Idlewild. Griffin, Bishop. Religion. Clergymen. Younker, Father. Kasavich, Father. Chewberkis, Father. Saint Vincent de Paul. Churches. Women ‐ Roles in society. Recreation. Storytelling. Mules and muledriving. C.I. and W. Railroad. Women ‐ Housewives and their work. Women ‐ Roles in society. Family life. Death. Donegan, Jacob. Railroads. Guns. Immigrants ‐ Lithuanian. Merchants. Senger, John. Barr Coal Company. Coal mines and mining ‐ Management. Coal mines and mining ‐ Working conditions. Schneider, Jon. McGill, Dan. Gramlich, Arthur. Coal mines and mining ‐ Accidents. Marconi, (?). Barr Coal Company. Senger, John. Coal mines and mining ‐ Management. Immigrants ‐ Italian. Drinking and drunkards. Dombroski, (?). United Mine Workers of America. Unions and unionization ‐ Violence. Guns. United Mine Workers of America. Elshoff, (?). 212 Sang 2 Coal Mine. Elshoff, (?). Unions and unionization ‐ Reform movements. Lewis, John L. Boraton Coal Company. Lewis, John L. Gramlich, Arthur. Hammond, Harry. Coal mines and mining ‐ Job description. Unions and unionization ‐ Violence. "Weed‐Eating John". Diet. Immigrants. Coal mines and mining ‐ Accidents. Peabody Coal Company. Illinois ‐ Springfield. 194. Deaccessioned. 195. FRANK BERTETTI. Mount Clair, Illinois, 10 March 1975. An interview with Bertetti, a retired miner and school superintendent, conducted by Barbara Herndon. Born in 1901, Bertetti is also the son of a coal miner. Topics discussed include labor organization and union struggles in in the 1930s, the Mulkeytown March, mechinization in the mines, and his quest for education. (Two) cassette(s). poor to unintelligible, transcription available. (R196) Index terms: Bertetti, Frank. Afro‐Americans. Strikebreakers. Illinois ‐ Mount Clair. Educators (performers). Immigrants ‐ Italian. Mitchell, John. Herndon, Barbara. Mulkeytown March. Unions and unionization. Illinois ‐ Springs Valley. Education. Coal mines and mining ‐ Mechanization. Coal mines and mining. Illinois ‐ Venille. Italy ‐ Terrenal. Illinois ‐ Franklin County. Illinois ‐ Merryville. Illinois ‐ Venille. Illinois ‐ Eclisbean. Illinois ‐ Pickneyville. Lawmen. World War I. Coal mines and mining ‐ Wages and hours. Educators. Coal mines and mining ‐ Job description. Bertetti, Domenic. 213 Chicago and Northwest Railroad. Railroads. Coal mines and mining ‐ Strikes. Progressive Mine Workers of America. Mulkeytown March. Education. Immigrants ‐ Italian. 196. FRANK FRIES. Gillespie, Illinois, 10 March 1975. An interview with Fries, a former miner, mine owner, sheriff, congressman and labor organizer born in 1893, conducted by Barbara Herndon concerning his life and conditions in central Illinois during the 1930s. He describes in detail the Mulkeytown March and his visit to Coulterville while he was sheriff in Gillespie. One cassette. (R197) Index terms: Fries, Frank. Coal mines and mining. Herndon, Barbara. Coal miners (performers). Illinois ‐ Gillespie. Coal mines and mining ‐ Equipment and supplies. Politics and politicians. Coal mines and mining ‐ Wages and hours. Coal mines and mining ‐ Accidents. Unions and unionization. Immigrants ‐ German. Immigrants. Coal Mine Operators Association. Lawmen. Russell, John. Strikebreakers. Outlaws and prisoners. Coal mines and mining ‐ Study and teaching. Coal mines and mining ‐ Working Conditions. Illinois ‐ Chesterfield. Coal mines and mining ‐ Explosives. Lewis, John L. Farrington, Frank. Cigarmakers Union. Illinois ‐ Mount Olive. Virdon Riots. United Mine Workers of America. Coal mines. Colville, John. Flannigans, Earl. Fries, John. Flaherty, Barnie. Battnello, Jack. Illinois State Police. Homerm, Bill. Fries, David. Robertson, Ronnie. Illinois ‐ DuQuoin. 214 Percy, Claude. Illinois ‐ Coulterville. Illinois ‐ Bellville. Progressive Mine Workers of America. Unions and unionization ‐ Violence. Moody, Vic. Williams, John. Ansbury, Pat. Coal mines and mining ‐ Wages and hours. Unions and unionization ‐ Elections. Unions ‐ Contracts. Illinois ‐ Gillespie. Boyle, Tony. Lewis, John L. Brown, Bill (Mayor of Gillespie). Robins, Browning. Hughes, Fox. Lawmen. Illinois ‐ Binnell. Allard, Gerry. Mulkeytown March. Allard, Gerry. Lawmen. Allard, Gerry. Lawmen. Unions and unionization ‐ Violence. Progressive Mine Workers of America. Brown, Bill. Lawmen. Education. Asbury, Pat. 197. JACK BATTELLO. Brighton, Illinois, 13 March 1975. An interview with Battnello, an ex‐coal miner born in 1899, conducted by Barbara Herndon concerning his Italian heritage and union organizing activites. He presents a detailed account of the early days of the Progressive Miners Union and discusses his involvement in the Mulkeytown March and his organization of the Gillespie sit down strike. He also gives character sketches of many of those involved and discusses political and religious philosophies. Seven reels (7") 3 3/4 ips. (R198‐204) Index terms: Battnello, Jack. Unions and unionization ‐ Reform movements. Unions and unionization. Coal mines and mining. Immigrants ‐ Italian. Immigrants. Herndon, Barbara. Coal miners (performers). Illinois ‐ Brighton. Progressive Mine Workers of America. Illinois ‐ Mount Olive. Masons. Italy ‐ Puemonte. 215 Religion. Catholic Church. American Federation of Labor. Hechler, Ken. Lewis, John L. Politics and politicians. Coal miners ‐ Diseases and hygiene. Black Lung. Housing. Illinois ‐ Wilsonville. Battnello, Kenneth. Immigrants ‐ German. Courting customs. Battnello, Tillie. Illinois ‐ Binnell. Religion. Afro‐Americans. Discrimination. Immigrants ‐ Lithuanian. Community life. Depression. Funeral practices. Marriage rituals. Entertainment. Congress of Industrial Organizations. Festivals and celebrations. Hamilton, John. Missouri. United Auto Workers. Livestock. Embalmers Union. Jones, Curly. McCan, John (?). Johnson, Josephine. Franco, General. Spain. Women ‐ Housewives and their work. Transportation. Kochester Beer Company. Company housing. Immigrants ‐ Italian. Edmundson, Ray. Diet. Child labor. Hunting. Boarding houses. Homelife. Norman, Loren. Reid, Kate. Allard, Irene. Outlaws and prisoners. 216 Sacco and Venzetti Case. Organizations and societies. Progressive Mine Workers of America. Northwestern Railroad. Railroads. Favor, Fred. Powell, Father. Clergymen. Socialist Party. Roman Catholic Church. Religion. Fisher, John. Coal mines and mining ‐ Working conditions. Hayes, Whitey. Women ‐ Roles in society. Ballestra, Domenic. Coal companies. Coal mines and mining ‐ Strikes ‐ Sit Down. Coal mining machinery. Mules and muledriving. Illinois ‐ Gillespie. Ku Klux Klan. England, Frank. Ozanic, Joe. United Mine Workers of America ‐ Conventions. Illinois ‐ Gillespie. Unions ‐ Officials. Coal miners ‐ Psychology. International Workers of the World. Yablonski family. Miller, Arnold. Lawyers. Lewis, John L. Men's organizations. Immigration ‐ Routes and patterns. Soldiers. Unions ‐ Organizers. Blacklisting. Illinois ‐ Franklin County. Illinois ‐ Wilkensburg. Coal mines and mining ‐ Picketing. Illinois ‐ Coulterville. Mulkeytown March. Coal mines and mining ‐ Working conditions. Child labor. Illinois State Police. Illinois ‐ DuQuoin. Unions and unionization ‐ Violence. Allard, Gerry. Guns. Moline, John (?). 217 Lawmen. Ward, John. Browning, Sheriff. Cavallo, Domenic. Burrell, Joe. Illinois ‐ Buckner. Ansbury, Pat. Unions and unionization ‐ Reform movements. Green, William. Capitalism. Roosevelt, President Franklin D. Herrin Massacre. Wirts Grocery Store. Iowa ‐ Numa. Wirts, Jim. Merchants. Children. Immigrants ‐ Discrimination. England, Frank. Mann, Jean. Illinois ‐ Wilsonville. Illinois ‐ Chicago. Mitchell, John. American Society. Minnesota ‐ Minneapolis. Dunn Brothers. Teamsters Union. Illinois ‐ West Frankford. DuQuoin Case. Immigrants ‐ Scots. Immigrants ‐ Italian. Radicalism. Atheism. Religion. Unions and unionization. Marx, Karl. Anarchy. Wisconsin. Communism. Allard, Gerry. Lewis, John L. Funeral practices. Socialism. Reid, Kate. Reid, Dave. Religion. Cyphert, Mike. George, Judge. Lawmen. Lawerence, Nellie Gahagan. Funeral practices. 218 Poultry. Hopley, Jim. Farmers and farming. Coal mines and mining ‐ Strikes. Coal mines and mining ‐ Safety. Hayes, Elmer. Sims, Fred. Diet. Illinois Coal Miners State Relief Fund. Burrell, Joe. Taylor, Jack B. Peabody Coal Company. United Mine Workers of America ‐ District 50. Lewis, John L. Religion. Progressive Mine Workers of America. Immigrants. Illinois ‐ Franklin County. Illinois ‐ Wilsonville. Industrial Workers of the World. Progressive Mine Workers of America. United Mine Workers of America. Illinois ‐ Binnell. Illinois ‐ Gillespie. Outlaws and prisoners. United Mine Workers of America. Discrimination. Edmundson, Ray. Percy, Claude. Unions ‐ Officials. Tobin, Dan. Edmundson, Ray. Progressive Mine Workers of America. Unions ‐ Organizers. United Mine Workers of America ‐ District 50. Education. Edmundson, Ray. Coal miners ‐ Psychology. Churches. Religion. Unions and unionization ‐ Reform movements. Lewis, John L. Percy, Claude. DuQuoin Case. Progressive Mine Workers of America. Unions and unionization ‐ Violence. Afro‐Americans. Immigrants. Immigrants ‐ Italian. Immigrants. Discrimination. 219 Diet. Unions and unionization ‐ Reform movement. Unions and unionization. Mulkeytown March. Fassaro, (?). Progressive Mine Workers of America. Unions and unionization. United Mine Workers of America. Allard, Gerry. Ozanic, Joe. Allard, Gerry. Ozanic, Joe. DuQuoin Case. Allard, Gerry. Guns. Unions and unionization ‐ Violence. Unions ‐ Organizers. Wilcox, (?). Ku Klux Klan. Lewis, John L. Progressive Mine Workers of America. Illonois ‐ Wilsonville. 198. Deaccessioned. 199. JIM HOPLEY. Springfield, Illinois 4 April 1975. An interview with Hopley, a retired British immigrant coal miner born in 1888, conducted by Barbara Herndon. Hopley describes coal mining, his life before and after emigrating, the formation of the Progressive Mine Workers of America, the Mulkeytown March, the sit‐down strike, medical care, and the officials of both the Progressive and United Mine Workers of America. Four cassettes, partially unintelligible. (R206‐
209) Index terms: Hopley, Jim. Coal miners (performers). Illinois ‐ Springfield. Immigrants ‐ British. Coal mines and mining. Herndon, Barbara. World War I. Mulkeytown March. Unions and unionization. Progressive Mine Workers of America. Mulkeytown March. Unions and unionization ‐ Reform movements. Child labor. Coal mines and mining ‐ Job description. Woods, Joe. Immigration ‐ Motives and circumstances. England ‐ Monston. Poultry. Coal mines and mining ‐ Strikes. Unions and unionization ‐ Violence. 220 Ozanic, Joe. Coal mines and mining ‐ Management. Entertainment. Coal mines and mining ‐ Economic aspects. Unions ‐ Contracts. Illinois ‐ Taylorville. Coal mines and mining ‐ Picketing. Illinois ‐ Coulterville. Illinois ‐ Chicago. Depression. Diet. Lawmen. Battnello, Jack. Unions and unionization ‐ Reform movements. Progressive Mine Workers of America. Illinois ‐ Pickneyville. Robinson, Sheriff. Wilcox, Superintendent. Coal mines and mining ‐ Strikes. Medicine and health care. Coal mines and mining ‐ Cooperatives. Silas, Dr. Jeff. Coal mines and mining ‐ Economic aspects. Coal companies. Physicians. Unions and unionization ‐ Benefits. Unions ‐ Officials. Faston family. Flaherty, Barnie. Johnson, Jack. Percy, Claude. United Mine Workers of America. Battnello, Jack. Horses. Progressive Mine Workers of America. Progressive Mine Workers of America. 200. H. C. MCCOLLUM. Springfield, Illinois, April 1975. An interview with McCollum, a retired vice‐president of Peabody Coal Company, conducted by Barbara Herndon. McCollum discusses his experiences as a mining engineer around the world, his association with the Peabody Coal Company and the Illinois Coal Producers Association. He gives his views on the energy crisis and its effect on the coal and oil industries. Two cassettes, partially unintelligible. (R210‐211) Index terms: McCollum, H.C. Peabody Coal Company. Illinois ‐ Springfield. Coal mines and mining ‐ Strip mining. Engineers (performers). Progressive Mine Workers of America. Unions and unionization. Coal mines and mining. Coal companies. 221 Illinois ‐ Chicago. United Mine Workers of America. Lewis, John L. Coal mines and mining ‐ Economic aspects. Oil and gas industry. Illinois ‐ Franklin County. Illinois Coal Producers Association. Moutz, P. V. Herndon, Barbara. Coal ‐ Sulphur content. Coal mines and mining ‐ Management. Coal mines and mining ‐ Environmental aspects. Illinois ‐ Benton. Immigrants ‐ Italian. World War I. Unions ‐ Contracts. Unions ‐ Officials. Coal miners. Illinois ‐ Canton. Lewis, John L. Coal mines and mining ‐ Strikes. Coal mines and mining ‐ Economic aspects. Coal mines and mining ‐ Environmental aspects. Peabody Coal Company. Peabody Coal Company. 201. WILLIAM FINLEY. Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, 31 May 1975. A testimonial dinner in honor of Finley, the highest elected black official in the history of District 5. Speakers include: Ashton Allen (steelworker and teamester), Herb Smith (Finley's nephew and a student at the University of Pittsburgh), William "Major" Veasley (a black miner who grew up in Alabama and moved to Cabin Creek, WV), William Taylor (a black miner who is chairman of the Mine Committe at Cokeburg), Ola Kennedy (a black woman who is a steelworker), Talmadge Dean(a white miner from the Ellsworth Mine), Charles Hayes (VicePresident of the Amalgamated Meat Cutters and Butchers Workmen), Arnold Miller, Linda Nyden, Rayfield Mooty (a Chicago area steel worker). Topics include unions, unionization and discrimination against blacks by unions and the coal industry. Two reels (5") 1 7/8 ips. (R212‐214) Index terms: Finley, William. Afro‐Americans (performers). Pennsylvania ‐ Pittsburgh. Steelworkers. Allen, Ashton. United Mine Workers of America. Coal miners (performers). University of Pittsburgh. Smith, Herb. United Mine Workers of America ‐ District 5. Migration (United States ‐ Northward). Kanawha County ‐ Cabin Creek. Veasley, William "Major". Universities and colleges. Taylor, William. Alabama. 222 Kennedy, Ola. Coal miners. Pennsylvania ‐ Cokeburg. Afro‐Americans ‐ Discrimination. Coal industry. Unions ‐ Officials. Coal mines and mining. Unions and unionization. Mooty, Rayfield. Nyden, Linda. Miller, Arnold. Amalgamated Meat Cutters and Butcher Workmen. Hayes, Charles. Ellsworth Coal Mine. Coal mines. Dean, Talmadge. Women ‐ Roles in society. Coal mines. 202. RUTH BELL. Tygart Valley Homestead, Randolph County, WV, 11 July 1975. An interview with Bell, a former administrator with Tygart Valley Homestead, conducted by Mary Lucille DeBerry concerning her role at Tygart Valley. Partial reel (5") 3 3/4 ips, transcription available. (R215) Index terms: DeBerry, Mary Lucille. Administrators (performers). Randolph County ‐ Tygart Valley Homestead. Bell, Ruth. United States Government. Gardening. Depression. Coal mines and mining. Unemployment. Loggers and logging. Women ‐ Roles in society. Homesteaders and homesteading ‐ Selection. Farmers and farming ‐ Cooperatives. Schools. Tygart Valley ‐ Trade Center. Medicine and health care ‐ Group Health Plans. Tygart Valley Health Association. Loggers and logging. 203. OLIVE GOODWIN. Elkins, Randolph County, WV, 11 July 1975. An interview with Goodwin, a weaver, conducted by Mary Lucille DeBerry concerning the origins and history of the Tygart Valley Homestead. Partial reel (5") 7 1/2 ips, transcription available. (R216) Index terms: Goodwin, Olive. Randolph County ‐ Tygart Valley Homestead. Randolph County ‐ Elkins. Roosevelt, Eleanor. DeBerry, Mary Lucille. 223 Weavers (performers). Weavers and weaving. Augusta Heritage Workshop. Davis and Elkins College. Randolph County ‐ Tygart Valley Homestead ‐ History. World War II ‐ Pearl Harbor. Depression. Denmark. Sweden. Poland. Weavers and weaving ‐ Instructors. Schools ‐ Nursery. Women ‐ Roles in society. Home Demonstration Council. Randolph County ‐ Dailey. Weavers and weaving ‐ Adult education classes. Civilian Conservation Corps. Loggers and logging. Randolph County ‐ Tygart Valley Homestead. Housing. Housing ‐ Floor plans. Depression. Wilson Lumber Company. Randolph County ‐ Valley Bend. Randolph County ‐ Dailey. Randolph County ‐ East Dailey. Schools ‐ Nursery. 204. C. A. "CAP" AND MILDRED HICKS. Beverly, Randolph County, WV, 11 July 1975. An interview with Mr. and Mrs. Hicks who are original settlers at the Tygart Valley Homestead, conducted by Mary Lucille DeBerry concerning selection of homesteaders, decription of the housing and a discussion of industries in the area. Partial reel (5") 7 1/2 ips, transcription available. (R215) Index terms: Housing ‐ Additions and improvements. Fisher, Ross. Randolph County ‐ Beverly. Hicks, Mildred. Hicks, C. A. "Cap". Housing. Homesteaders and homesteading. DeBerry, Mary Lucille. Randolph County ‐ Tygart Valley Homestead. Roosevelt, Eleanor. Housing ‐ Dormitories. Allen, C. Stone quarries. Gardening. Fisher, Fred. Garlow, Clyde. Construction industry. Roosevelt, President Franklin D. 224 Loggers and logging. Wilson, George. Randolph County ‐ Elkins. Schools. Maryland ‐ Baltimore. Cutlip, Basil. Golden, Jim. Tuly, Oley. Tygarts Valley Association Quarry. Upshur County. Pendleton County. Agricultural lime. Paleni, Sam. Industry. Women ‐ Housewives and their work. Food preservation. Bell, Ruth. Coal mines and mining ‐ Strip mining. Randolph County ‐ Pickens. Homesteaders and homesteading ‐ Selection. Loggers and logging. Coal mines and mining. Women ‐ Roles in society. Wilson, Bob. Housing ‐ Financing. Long, Marion. Stone quarries. Gardening. 205. HARRY KRAMER. Tygart Valley Homestead, Randolph County, WV, 11 July 1975. An interview With Kramer, a college student raised in the Tygart Valley Homestead, conducted by Mary Lucille DeBerry concerning life in the Homestead. Partial reel (5") 7 1/2 ips. (R216) Index terms: Homelife. Roosevelt, President Franklin D. Davis and Elkins College. DeBerry, Mary Lucille. Students (performers). Randolph County ‐ Tygart Valley Homestead. Kramer, Harry. New Deal. Randolph County ‐ Dailey. Davis and Elkins College ‐ History Department. Communal living. Depression. Randolph County ‐ Elkins. Recreation. Housing. Randolph County ‐ Tygart Valley Homesteadd. Ross, Dr. 225 206. NAOMI AND JOE MORGAN. Beverly, Randolph County, WV, 11 July 1975. An interview with Mr. and Mrs. Morgan, originial settlers at Tygart Valley Homestead, conducted by Mary Lucille DeBerry concerning their early years in Tygart Valley. Partial reel (5") 7 1/2 ips, transcription available. (R215) Index terms: Morgan, Joe. Morgan, Naomi. Housing. Housing ‐ Additions and improvements. Gardening. Homesteaders (performers). DeBerry, Mary Lucille. Randolph County ‐ Tygart Valley Homestead. Randolph County ‐ Beverly. Dancing. Roosevelt, Eleanor. Randolph County ‐ Mill Creek. Homesteaders and homesteading ‐ Community Spirit. 207. DR. SAMY E. G. ELIAS. Morgantown, Monongalia County, WV, August 1975. An interview with Dr. Elias on WCLG Radio concerning the Personal Rapid Transit (PRT) system at West Virginia University. One reel (7") 7 1/2 ips. (R217) Index terms: Elias, Dr. Samy E. G. Monongalia County ‐ Morgantown. Transportation. West Virginia University ‐ Personal Rapid Transit (PRT). W.C.L.G. Radio Station. 208. ALBERT NOE. Columbus, Ohio, 20 November, 1975. An interview with Noe, a retired glasscutter, conducted by Keith Dix, concerning mechanization of the glass industry and the merging of several small glassworkers unions. One reel (5") 7 1/2 ips. (R218) Index terms: Noe, Albert. Glassmakers (performers). Ohio ‐ Columbus. Dix, Keith. Glassmakers and glassmaking ‐ Mechanization. Harrison County ‐ Clarksburg. Kanawha County ‐ Charleston. Apprenticeships. Unions ‐ Mergers. Harrison County ‐ Salem. Glass companies. Glassmakers and glassmaking ‐ Mechanization. Cooperative Glass Company. Modern Glass Company. Paramount Glass Company. National Labor Relations Board. Unions ‐ Mergers. 209. FRANK VAUPEL, LYNN ANN HINEGARDNER AND PAUL MYERS. Moundsville, Marshall County, WV, 18 December 1975. An interview with Vaupel, Hinegardner and Myers, retired glass workers, conducted by Keith Dix, concerning 226 conditions in the glass industry from about 1917 to the present and the history of American Flint Glassworks Local 10 Union. One reel (5") 3 3/4 ips. (R219) Index terms: Vaupel, Frank. Dix, Keith. American Flint Glass Workers Union ‐ Local 10. Glassmakers (performers). Marshall County ‐ Moundsville. Myers, Paul. Hinegardner, Lynn. Unions ‐ Political activities. Unionization ‐ Glassmakers. Apprenticeships. Depression. Scrip. Prohibition. Glassmakers and glassmaking ‐ Strikes. Unions and unionization. Unions ‐ Social activities. Glass recipes. Works Progress Administration. Glassmakers and glassmaking. 210. TOY WORKERS UNION. Glendale, Marshall County, WV, 7 Janurary 1976. This interview with members of the Toymakers Union was conducted by George Parkinson and Keith Dix and concerns a description of the formation of the union, occupational hazzards and working conditions in the toy industry. One reel (5") 3 3/4 ips. (R220) Index terms: World War II. Toymakers Union. Jack, Grace. Lee, Bob. Ohio ‐ Shadyside. Ohio ‐ Billy's Bottom. Medicine and health care. Louis Marx Toy Company. Marshall County ‐ McMechen. New York. Depression. Toymakers and toymaking ‐ Strikes. Unions and unionization. Congress of Industrial Organizations. Thomas, Steve. Toymakers and toymaking ‐ Wages and hours. Toymakers and toymaking ‐ Job description. California. New York. Connecticut. Quaker Oats Company. Women ‐ Roles in society. Coal mines. Ohio ‐ Columbus. 227 Belleville, Junior. Martin, Lucille. Marshall County ‐ Glendale. Parkinson, Dr. George. Dix, Keith. Unionization. Health ‐ Occupational hazards. Toymakers (performers). Toymakers and toymaking ‐ Working conditions. United Toymakers ‐ Local 149. Retail, Wholesale and Department Store Union. American Federation of Labor ‐ Congress of Industrial Organizations. Foker Air Plant Factory. Unions ‐ Contracts. Yellow dogs. Miller, Angeline "Sally". Transportation. Toymakers and toymaking ‐ Strikes. "Wareboys". "Golden Stairs". Ellsburg, (?). Ogleby, (?). Benedum, (?). "Uncle Louie". Health ‐ Occupational Hazards. 211. FLORA TETER. Parsons, Tucker County, WV, 10 February 1976. An interview with Mrs. Teter, who is a ninety‐five year old housewife, conducted by Lucille DeBerry and Carl Fleishhauer, concerning Mrs. Teter's recollections of her childhood and early married life. The interview also touches upon quiltmaking, log cabin building, the making of maple syrup, sewing, weaving and education. Two reels (5") 7 1/2 ips. (R221‐222) Index terms: Randolph County ‐ Parsons. Tetler, Floda. Women ‐ Housewives and their work. DeBerry, Mary Lucille. Fleischauer, Carl. Weavers and weaving. Quilters and quilting. Homelife. Log cabins. Housing. Furnishings. Women ‐ Roles in society. Pendleton County. Johnson, Jenny. Randolph County ‐ Shavers Fork. Dry Fork. Tucker County ‐ Jenningston. Randolph County ‐ Harmon. Loggers and logging. Livestock. 228 Farmers and farming. Butchering. Transportation ‐ Trains. Transportation. Buckwheat. Maple sugar. Trees ‐ Sugar Maple. Pocahontas County ‐ Cheat Mountain. Mount View School. Schools. McVicker, Nell. Wildlife ‐ Groundhogs. Sawmills. Blacksmiths and blacksmithing. Ray's Arithmetic. McGuffey's Readers. Logging camps. Physicians. Weather. Livestock. Food. Depression. Roads ‐ Maintenance. Roads. Education. Epidemics. Weavers and weaving. Dress. Education. Fishing. Loggers and logging. McGuffey's Readers. Johnson, Jennie. Loggers and logging. 212. JAMES FROST. Springfield, Illinois, 21 May 1976. An interview with Frost, a retired Afro‐American coal miner born in 1876, conducted by Barbara Herndon. Frost recounts his childhood memories and his fifty years as a coal miner. He also describes working on the railroads and then as a coal miner in Alabama before moving to Illinois as a result of being black listed in his home state for joining a union in 1921. Three cassettes. (R223‐225) Index terms: Frost, James. Afro‐Americans. Illinois ‐ Springfield. Mississippi ‐ Hattiesburg. Frost, Charlie. Unions and unionization. Coal mines and mining. Herndon, Barbara. Coal miners (performers). Alabama ‐ Oakland. Alabama ‐ Jasper. 229 Harbin family. Frost, Callie. Frost, Annie. Frost, Rula. Loggers and logging ‐ Wages and hours. Sawmills. Education. Loggers and logging. Railroad workers. Railroads. Southern, G.P. World War I. Southern Railroad. Migration (United States ‐ Northward). Scrip. Company towns. Coal mines and mining ‐ Wages and hours. Alabama ‐ Saden. Mary Lee Coal Mine. Coal mines. Blacklisting. Unions and unionization. Peabody Coal Company. Illinois ‐ Springfield. Alabama ‐ Birmingham. Immigrants ‐ German. Immigrants ‐ Italian. Coal mines and mining. Lawmen. Walker, Tommy. Alabama ‐ Dolomite. United Mine Workers of America. Unions ‐ Organizers. Bittner, Van A. Coal mines and mining ‐ Safety measures. United Mine Workers of America ‐ District 12. Edmundson, Ray. Coal mines and mining ‐ Working conditions. Diet. Strikebreakers. Coal mines and mining ‐ Strikes. Unions and unionization ‐ Benefits. Unions and unionization. Illinois ‐ Springfield. Homelife. Coal mines and mining ‐ Equipment and supplies. Coal miners ‐ Psychology. Women ‐ Roles in society. Gardening. Religion. Coal mines and mining ‐ Buddy system. 230 Afro‐Americans. 213. WILLIAM A. SLOAN. Fairview, Monongalia County, WV, 1 July 1976. An interview with Sloan, a retired coal miner born in 1901, conducted by Keith Dix concerning coal industry working conditions, safety and unions. One reel (5")3 3 3/4 ips. (R226) Index terms: Monongalia County ‐ Fairview. Sloan, William A. Marion County ‐ Rachael. Consolidation Coal Company. Dix, Keith. Coal miners (performers). Unions and unionization. Coal mines and mining. Coal mines and mining ‐ Safety measures. Coal mines and mining ‐ Working conditions. Unions ‐ Organizers. Unions and unionization. West Virginia State Police. Unions ‐ Contracts. Hickenbottom, Mr. Miley, Frank. Angelo, Joe. Brown, Captain. Yellow dogs. Unions ‐ Contracts. Marion County ‐ Barrackville. Coal mines and mining ‐ Strikes ‐ Violence. Coal mines and mining ‐ Strikes ‐ Wildcat. Surgic, Joe. World War II. United Mine Workers of America ‐ Mine committees. Urbanic, Cecil. United Mine Workers of America ‐ Safety committees. Miller, Arnold. Patrick, Harry. Coal mines and mining ‐ Strikes. Floyd, Mr. Boyle, Tony. Black Lung. Fairmont and Bethlehem Coal Company. Harrison County ‐ Shinnston. Coal mines and mining ‐ Disasters. Bethlehem Coal Mine. Coal companies. Coal miners. Monongah Explosion ‐ 1907. Coal mines and mining ‐ Equipment and supplies. Marion County ‐ Granttown. Marion County ‐ Baxter. Stanaford Coal Company. 231 Barnsville Shaft Coal Mine. Coal mines and mining ‐ Management. Coal mines and mining ‐ Accidents. Marion County ‐ Barrackville. Coal mines and mining ‐ Wages and hours. Coal mines and mining ‐ Mechanization. Coal mines and mining ‐ Job description. Jones, Mary H. "Mother". Unions ‐ Contracts. Marion County ‐ Rivesville. Dark, John. Company housing ‐ Evictions. Company housing. Baxter Barracks. Coal mines and mining ‐ Strikes. Poultry. Jacksonville Agreement. Consolidation Coal Company. Brady, Sam. Brady Coal Mine. Coal mines. Unions ‐ Organizers. United Mine Workers of America ‐ Local 4046. Recreation. Marion County ‐ Grantsville. Coal mines and mining ‐ Safety measures. Coal mines and mining ‐ Wages and hours. "safety post". Coal mines and mining ‐ Job description. Coal mines and mining ‐ Mechanization. Coal mines and mining ‐ Safety measures. Coal miners. Coal mines and mining ‐ Wages and hours. Coal mines and mining ‐ Accidents. Coal mines and mining ‐ Strikes. West Virginia State Police. Marion County ‐ Granttown. Coal mines and mining ‐ Strikes. Unions ‐ Organizers. Coal companies. Coal mines and mining ‐ Strikes. 214. ANNA FERGUSON. Mount Olive, Illinois, 31 July 1976. An interview with Ferguson, daughter, sister and wife of coal miners, conducted by Nick Cherniavsky concerning her childhood and life in the Illinois coalfields. She describes her life during the depression both as a social worker and as a housewife. She discusses the beginnings of the Progressive Mine Workers, the Mulkeytown March, the Women's Auxillary Drill Team, and the violence involved in the division between the Progressive and the United Mine Workers unions. One cassette. (R227) Index terms: Cherniavsky, Nick. Housewives (performers). Illinois ‐ Mount Olive. 232 Ferguson, Anna. Immigrants. Immigrants ‐ Slavic. Illinois ‐ Staunton. Progressive Mine Workers of America ‐ Women's Auxillary. Women's organizations. Women ‐ Roles in society. Coal mines and mining. Coal miners. Immigration ‐ Routes and patterns. Housing. Coal mines and mining ‐ Wages and hours. Gardening. Women ‐ Housewives and their work. Homelife. Industrial workers. Discrimination. Religion. Churches. Recreation. Education. Cooks and cooking ‐ Wages and hours. Cooks and cooking. Mulkeytown March. Lewis, John L. Poultry. Food preservation. Depression. Unions and unionization. United Mine Workers of America. Rehmstedt, William. Missouri ‐ Saint Louis. Death. Women's March on Springfield. Illinois ‐ Christian County. Virdon Riots. Funeral practices. Wall, Josephine B. General Bradley's Drill Team. Dress. Wicks, Agnes Burns. Unions and unionization ‐ Violence. Progressive Mine Workers of America. Coal mines and mining ‐ Working conditions. Lewis, John L. Cemeteries. Ozanic, Joe. Indiana ‐ Evansville. Diamond Supply Company. Ferguson, Fred. Marriage and marital relations. 233 Biers, Mary. Diet. Merchants. Edmunston, Ray. Unions ‐ Officials. Jones, Mary H. "Mother". Miller, Arnold. Coal miners ‐ Diseases and hygiene. Mules and muledriving. Coal mines and mining ‐ Fire and fire prevention. Hoosier Coal Mine. Coal mines and mining ‐ Mechanization. Depression. Diet. Mount Olive Union Coal miners Cemetery. Illinois ‐ Mount Olive. Funeral practices. Ozanic, Joe. Merchants. Depression. Soup kitchens. Progressive Mine Workers of America ‐ Women's Auxillary. Unions and unionization. Women's organizations. Progressive Mine Workers of America ‐ Women's Auxillary. Progressive Mine Workers of America. Unions and unionization ‐ Violence. Illinois ‐ Mount Olive. Coal miners. Housing. Gardening. Immigrants. 215. CHARLES ELEKES. Farmington, Marion County, WV, 30 August 1976 and 9 September 1976. An interview with Elekes, a retired coal miner, conducted by Keith Dix and Ed Harley, concerning life in the coalfields for an immigrant. Also a description of working conditions before and after unionization. Three reels (5") 3 3/4 ips, transcription available. (R228‐230) Index terms: Marion County ‐ Farmington. Elekes, Charles. Coal mines and mining ‐ Strikes. Jamison No. 9 Coal Mine. Immigrants. Coal miners (performers). Farmers and farming. Unions and unionization. Coal mines and mining ‐ Working conditions. Coal mines and mining. Afro‐Americans. Keith, Dix. New York ‐ Ellis Island. 234 Soldiers. World War I. Harley, Edward. Immigrants ‐ Slovenian. Minnesota ‐ Farmington. Marion County ‐ Farmington. Immigration ‐ Routes and patterns. Dress. Boarding houses. Coal mines and mining ‐ Equipment and supplies. Coal mines and mining ‐ Job description. Unions and unionization. Coal mines and mining ‐ Explosives. Braddish Cloth. Coal mines and mining ‐ Safety measures. Coal mines and mining ‐ Fire and fire prevention. Lawmen. Farmington No. 8 Coal Mine. Marion County ‐ Monongah. Stright, George. Unions and unionization ‐ Violence. Coal mines and mining ‐ Strikes. Conaway, Sheriff. Marshall County ‐ Moundsville. Moundsville State Penitentiary. Outlaws and prisoners. Marion County Jail. Marion County ‐ Fairmont. Barkley, Ted. Marion County. Coal mines and mining ‐ Management. Jacksonville Agreement. Coal mines and mining ‐ Strikes ‐ 1922. Afro‐Americans. Pennsylvania. Baltimore Agreement 1923. Coal mines and mining ‐ Job description ‐ Timberman. Coal mines and mining ‐ Job description ‐ Pit boss. Coal miners ‐ Psychology. Coal mines and mining ‐ Production standards. Coal mines and mining ‐ Clean‐up system. Unions ‐ Grievance Procedures. Dress. Unions ‐ Contracts. Teti, Tony. Saybo. Paul. Goman, George. Yellow dogs. Brooks, Mr. Sickono, Harry. Strikebreakers. 235 Lawmen. West Virginia State Police. Coal mines and mining ‐ Picketing. Monongah Steel Company. Carolina Coal Mine. Open Shop Coal Operators Association. Closed Shop Coal Operators Association. Four States Coal Mine. Open Shop Coal Association. Paisley Coal Mine. Monongalia County ‐ Scotts Run. Jamison, (?). Marion County ‐ Fairmont. Bethlehem Steel Company. United Mine Workers of America ‐ District 16. United Mine Workers of America ‐ District 17. Coal mines and mining ‐ Strikes ‐ Violence. Yellow dogs. Coal miners ‐ Petitions. Merchants. Jones, Mary H. "Mother". Kanawha County ‐ Cedar Grove. Unions ‐ Organization. Goodnight, Bill. Farmington No. 9 Coal Mine. Housing ‐ Additions and improvements. Unions and unionization ‐ Benefits. Coal mines and mining ‐ Accidents. Coal mines and mining ‐ Safety measures. Unions ‐ Closed shop. Unions ‐ Dues. Unions and unionization ‐ Mine committees. Transportation ‐ Automobiles. Unions and unionization ‐ Safety committees. Coal mines and mining ‐ Section foreman. Wolfe, Superintendent. Hungary ‐ Budapest. Immigration ‐ Routes and patterns. Idamay Coal Mine. Coal companies ‐ Guards. Unions ‐ Open shop. Monongalia County ‐ Morgantown. Brady Coal Company. Unions ‐ Contracts. Consolidation Coal Company. Homelife. Horses. Coal mines and mining ‐ Strikes. Idamay Coal Mine. Coal mines and mining ‐ Equipment and supplies. Marion County ‐ Barrackville. 236 Marion County ‐ Fairview. Bethlehem Steel Company. Springser, Will. Gamblers and gambling. Steel companies. Farmington No. 7 Coal Mine. Immigrants ‐ Irish. Immigrants ‐ Croatian. Transportation. Immigrants ‐ Hungarian. Coal mines and mining ‐ Safety regulations. Transportation ‐ Walking. Coal mines and mining ‐ Wages and hours. Knight, Warden. Conant, Perry. Coal mines and mining ‐ Check‐weighman system. Coal mines and mining ‐ Labor productivity. World War II. Coal mines and mining ‐ Equipment and supplies. Coal mines and mining ‐ Wages and hours. Carolina Coal Mine. Unions ‐ Seniority system. Brooks, Frank. Coal ‐ Sulphur content. Bethlehem Steel Company. Unions and unionization ‐ Mine committees. Coal mines and mining ‐ Management. Coal mines ‐ Shut Downs. Harrison County ‐ Shinnston. Owens Coal Mine. Coal mines and mining ‐ Management. Arbitration. Carlo, O. May (?). Morgan, Governor Ephrain Franklin. Schaffer, Don. Jones, Mary H. "Mother". Politics and politicians. Soldiers. Marion County ‐ Barrackville. Consolidation Coal Company. Farmington No. 9 Coal Mine. Wolfe, Superintendent. Reed, (?). Hooker, (?). Coal mines and mining ‐ Strikes. Unions ‐ Grievance Procedures. Consolidation Coal Company. Coal mines and mining ‐ Job description ‐ Pump Men. Carolina Coal Mine. Coal mines and mining ‐ Wages and hours. Idamay Coal Mine. 237 Coal mines and mining ‐ Job description. Farmington No. 9 Coal Mine. Coal mines and mining ‐ Strikes. Coal mines and mining. Marion County ‐ Fairmont. Farmington No. 9 Coal mine. Coal mines and mining ‐ Working conditions. Coal mines and mining ‐ Job description. Consolidation Coal Company. Idamay Coal Mine. Coal mines and mining ‐ Wages and hours. Marion County ‐ Fairmont. Coal mines and mining ‐ Strikes. Unions and unionization ‐ Violence. Marion County ‐ Farmington. Coal mines and mining ‐ Job description. Unions and unionization ‐ Violence. Farmington No. 8 Coal Mine. Watson, (?). Coal mines and mining ‐ Electrical equipment. Margo, (?). Coal mines and mining ‐ Job description. Coal mines and mining ‐ Accidents. Coal mines and mining ‐ Equipment and supplies. Coal mines and mining ‐ Safety measures. Monongalia County ‐ Morgantown. Steel companies. Consolidation Coal Company. Coal mines and mining ‐ Job description. Coal mines and mining ‐ Strikes. Unions and unionization. Unions and unionization. Coal mines and mining ‐ Job description. Coal mines and mining ‐ Safety measures. Coal mines and mining ‐ Wages and hours. Unions and unionization ‐ Benefits. Coal mines and mining ‐ Accidents. Brady Coal Company. Marion County ‐ Fairmont. Coal mines and mining ‐ Strikes. Coal mines and mining ‐ Job description. Unions ‐ Contracts. World War I. Lawmen. Coal mines and mining ‐ Wages and hours. Marion County ‐ Farmington. Coal mines and mining. Coal mines and mining ‐ Explosives. Coal mines and mining ‐ Job description. Immigrants ‐ Croatian. 238 216. CAVALCADE OF AMERICA. 13 October 1976. A recording of a radio program concerning the activities of John Brown. The program begins with an introduction by Frank Monahan of Yale University. One reel (5") 3 3/4 ips. (R231) Index terms: Brown, John. "Cavalcade of America" (radio program). Monahan, Frank. Yale University. 217. SMOKE HOLE CAVERNS. Pendleton County, WV, 20 October 1976. A recording of sounds from the cavern recorded by Carl Fleischhauer. One reel (5") 7 1/2 ips. (R232) Index terms: Caverns ‐ Smoke Hole. Pendleton County. Fleishhauer, Carl. 218. WILLIAM MAJOR VEASLY. Charleston, Kanawha County, WV, 27 October 1976. An interview with Veasley, a retired Afro‐American coal miner, conducted by Keith Dix and (?) Carter concerning racial relations, and discrimination within the coal industry and unions. Two reels (5") 3 3/4 ips. (R233‐234) Index terms: Veasley, William "Major". Dix, Keith. Kanawha County ‐ Charleston. Unions and unionization. Afro‐Americans ‐ Discrimination. Coal mines and mining ‐ Working conditions. Carter, U.G.(?). Immigrants ‐ Russian. Marion County ‐ Granttown. Coal mines and mining ‐ Wages and hours. Child labor. Coal mines and mining ‐ Equipment and supplies. Davis, Charlie. Coal mines and mining ‐ Disasters. Logan County. McDowell County. Coal mines and mining ‐ Contract system. Coal mines and mining ‐ Management. Afro‐Americans. Coal miners. Woodward Iron Company No. 2. Alabama. Jacksonville Agreement. Bantam Coal Mine. Amelia, Sam. Kane, Tom. Unions ‐ Grievance Procedures. Coal mines and mining ‐ Safety measures. Medicine and health care. Poundstone, Professor. Meyer, Edward. Inter‐racial relations. 239 Cronin, Dan. Strikebreakers. Coal mines and mining ‐ Strikes. Coal miners ‐ Convicts. Coal mines and mining ‐ Mechanization. Marriage and marital relations. Coal mines and mining ‐ Job description. United States Department of Coal mines ‐ Safety Inspector. Immigrants. Company stores. Afro‐Americans ‐ Discrimination. Coal miners ‐ Training. Jones, "Bowleg". Coal mines and mining. Coal mines and mining ‐ Transportations. Immigrants ‐ German. Alabama. Labor agents. Reed, Will. Coal mines and mining ‐ Strikes. Unions and unionization ‐ Benefits. Mules and muledriving. Murder. Education. Transportation. Transportation ‐ Automobiles. Dress. Immigrants. Coal mines and mining ‐ Strikes ‐ Wildcat. Urbanic, Cecil. Coal mines and mining ‐ Contract system. Brown, Mr. Carbon Fuel Coal Company. Coal companies. United Mine Workers of America ‐ Convention ‐ 1936 ‐ New Jersey. Miller, Arnold. Lewis, John L. Lewis, Troy. Kanawha County ‐ Winifrede. Coal mines and mining ‐ Accidents. Cronin, Dan. Coal mines and mining ‐ Labor productivity. Coal mines and mining ‐ Management. United Mine Workers of America ‐ Mine committees. Arbitration. Ashcraft, Mr. Bilboa, Mr. Strikebreakers. Coal mines and mining ‐ Mechanization. "pulling pillars". Afro‐Americans ‐ Discrimination. 240 "roof falls". "squeeze". Coal mines and mining ‐ Mechanization. "bossing the street". Coal mines and mining ‐ Labor productivity. Coal mines and mining ‐ Mechanization. Marion County ‐ Granttown. Afro‐Americans ‐ Discrimination. Morton, Mr. Coal mines and mining. Marion County ‐ Granttown. "pulling pillars". "headings". "Gangworkers". Unions and unionization ‐ Benefits. Coal miners ‐ Training. Coal mines and mining. Afro‐Americans ‐ Discrimination. Strikebreakers. Afro‐Americans. Marion County ‐ Granttown. "Graveyard hump". Coal mines and mining ‐ Job description. "dead work". Afro‐Americans ‐ Discrimination. Unions and unionization. "rock out". Inter‐racial relations. Marion County ‐ Granttown. Jefferson, Mr. Benson, Mr. Coal miners. Unions and unionization. Alabama. 219. NORMA BOWYER. Morgantown, Monongalia County, WV, October 1976. An interview with Mrs. Bowyer conducted by Mary Lucille DeBerry concerning a group of German immigrants that settled in the St. Clara area of Doddridge County. The group was brought to West Virginia in 1850 ‐ 1852 by Joeseph H. DeBerry. One cassette. (R235) Index terms: Churches ‐ Catholic. Bowyer, Norma. World War II. Monongalia County ‐ Morgantown. Immigrants. France. DeBerry, Joseph H. DeBerry, Mary Lucille. Churches ‐ Lutheran. DeBar, Julia. Immigrants ‐ German. Wood County ‐ Parkersburg. 241 Immigrants ‐ Swiss. Doddridge County ‐ Saint Clara. Religion. Burton, James. Williams, John. Doddridge County ‐ Hewes River. DeBerry, Clara. Land and real estate speculation. Immigration ‐ Motives and circumstances. Churches. Smith, Henry. Immigrants ‐ German. "Woop and Holler" Telephones. 220. CHESS AND ELLEN HATFIELD. Hampden, Mingo County, WV, 23 November 1976. An interview with Mr. Hatfield, a retired coal miner, and his wife conducted by Jeff Hatfield concerning the Hatfield family, their early lives and work in the Glen Alum coal mines. One cassette. (R236) Index terms: Hatfield, Ellen. Hatfield, Chess. Hatfield, Jeff. Hatfield family. Coal miners (performers). Mingo County ‐ Hampden. Hatfield, Ed. Farmers and farming. Homelife. Company towns. Glen Alum Coal Company. Coal companies. Mingo County ‐ Glen Alum. Coal mines and mining. Education. Schools. Physicians. Women ‐ Housewives and their work. Sanitation. Housing. Coal camps. Coal mines and mining ‐ Wages and hours. Mingo County ‐ Williamson. Coal ‐ Transportation. Coal mines and mining ‐ Mechanization. Glen Alum Coal Company. Coal miners. Harrison, Annie Hatfield. Harrison, Charles. Morgan, (?). Company stores. Gardening. Livestock. 242 Food. Churches. Clergymen. Afro‐Americans. Lewis, John L. Owens, Bill. United Mine Workers of America ‐ Safety committees. Unions ‐ Organization. Unions ‐ Grievance Procedures. Coal mines and mining ‐ Safety measures. Coal mines and mining ‐ Working conditions. Coal mines and mining ‐ Strikes. Unions and unionization ‐ Benefits. United Mine Workers of America. Inter‐racial relations. Recreation. Schools. Entertainment. Scrip. Women ‐ Roles in society. "Headers". United Mine Workers of America. 221. E. E. BOYD. Salem, Harrison County, WV, 4 December 1976. An interview with Boyd, a retired accountant conducted by Jeff Hatfield concerning Boyd's life as chief accountant and purshasing agent for the Glen Alum Coal Company. Boyd describes the operation of the company store and discusses the use of scrip. One cassette. (R237) Index terms: Glen Alum Coal Company. Coal mines and mining ‐ Management. Kentucky ‐ Bowling Green. Bowling Green Business University. Mingo County Board of Education. Parent Teacher Association. Educators. Education. Schools. Homelife. Housing. Mingo County ‐ Glen Alum. Ohio ‐ Toledo. International Paper Company. Accountants (performers). Coal companies. Hatfield, Jeff. Harrison County ‐ Salem. Boyd, E. E. Coal ‐ Transportation. Recreation. Coal mines and mining ‐ Production standards. Entertainment ‐ Radios. Clergymen. 243 Churches. Newspapers. Scrip. Company stores. Drinking and drunkards. Gamblers and gambling. Women's organizations. Games. Recreation. 222. MARIA RANCILIO. Herrin, Illinois, 10 December 1976. An interview with Mrs. Rancilio, wife of a retired coal miner, born in 1899, conducted by Barbara Herndon concerning her early life in Marcollo, Italy. Her emigration to the United States and her experiences as a housewife in a coal mining town. One cassette, partially unintelligible. (R238) Index terms: Clergymen. Immigrants ‐ Italian. Diet. Food preservation. Marriage and marital relations. United Mine Workers of America. Unions and unionization. Coal miners. Housewives (performers). Catholic Church. Churches. Gardening. Women ‐ Housewives and their work. Coal miners. Immigration ‐ Routes and patterns. Women ‐ Roles in society. Farmers and farming. Family life. Immigration ‐ Motives and circumstances. Coal mines and mining. Immigrants ‐ Italian. Immigrants. Italy ‐ Marcollo. Herndon, Barbara. Rancilio, Mario. Illinois ‐ Herrin. Italy ‐ Marcollo. Diet. Diet. Coal miners. 223. MARIO RANCILIO. Herrin, Illinois, 10 December 1976. An interview with Rancilio, a retired coal miner born in Italy in 1898, conducted by Nick Cherniavsky concerning Rancilio's early life during the depression years. He briefly contrasts the nature of mine work before and after automation. One cassette. (R239) Index terms: Rancilio, Mario. Immigration ‐ Routes and patterns. 244 Soldiers. Farmers and farming. Immigrants ‐ Italian. Cherniavsky, Nick. Italy ‐ Cuggiono. Coal miners (performers). Illinois ‐ Herrin. Coal companies. Coal mines and mining. CWF Company. Medicine and health care. Coal mines and mining ‐ Dust control. Marriage and marital relations. Coal mines and mining ‐ Wages and hours. Coal miners ‐ Diseases and hygiene. Immigrants ‐ Italian. Illinois ‐ Herrin. Women ‐ Roles in society. Education. Diet. Coal mines and mining ‐ Accidents. Illinois ‐ Johnson City. Unions and unionization. Coal mines and mining ‐ Management. United Mine Workers of America. Immigration ‐ Motives and circumstances. Housing. Depression. Mules and muledriving. Germany. Mulkeytown March. Coal mines and mining ‐ Strikes ‐ 1922. Progressive Mine Workers of America. Coal miners. Coal mining machinery. Italy. Domestic workers. Men's organizations. Transportation. Housing. Coal mines and mining ‐ Safety measures. Coal mines and mining ‐ Wages and hours. Festivals and celebrations. Coal mines and mining ‐ Strikes. Coal mines and mining ‐ Automation. Depression. 224. ROLAND WILSON. Marion, Illinois, 11 December 1976. An interview with Wilson, a retired coal miner and mine manager, born in 1891, conducted by Barbara Herndon concerning his career as a miner, his rise to Vice‐Presidency of Operations at different coal companies and his education. He discusses John L. Lewis and his brother, Howard Lewis and 245 describes many of the jobs both above and below ground. He also discusses mechanization and describes some of the machinery. Three cassettes. (R240‐242) Index terms: Courting customs. Pulley, Nona. Coal miners (performers). Illinois ‐ Crab Orchard. Illinois ‐ Marion. Wilson, Roland. Holidays ‐ Christmas. Coal mines and mining. Farmers and farming. Herndon, Barbara. Schools. Education. Wilson, "Gus". Livestock. Recreation. Wilson School. Brown's Business College. Coal mines and mining ‐ Equipment and supplies. Coal mines and mining ‐ Study and teaching. Coal mines and mining ‐ Wages and hours. Coal mines and mining ‐ Job description. Coal mines. Soldiers. Civil War. Logan, John A. Wilson, Alan H. Peabody # 3 Coal Mine. Coal companies. Illinois ‐ Johnson City. Adolescents ‐ Roles in society. Scranton and Big Muddy Coal Company. Peabody # 26 Coal Mine. Crown, Henry. Coal mines and mining ‐ Management. Baseball. Sports. Coal mines and mining ‐ Strikes ‐ Wildcat. Freeman Coal Company. Illinois. West Virginia Coal Company. United Coal miners of America. Collins, Stuart. Coal mines and mining ‐ Mechanization. Coal miners ‐ Psychology. Seymour Coal Company. Unions ‐ Organizers. Progressive Mine Workers of America. Lewis, John L. 246 Illinois ‐ Springfield. Lewis, Howard. Illinois ‐ Herrin. Immigrants ‐ Italian. Afro‐Americans. Illinois ‐ Marion ‐ Gens Addition. Education. Kentucky ‐ Madisonville. Bigler Coal Company. Collins, Stuart. Crown, Henry. Coal mines and mining ‐ Fire and fire prevention. Burnett, Al. Bankers and banking. Housing. Guns. Lawmen. Burger, Charlie. Hunting. Wallace, John. Wallace, George. Coal companies. Wallace Coal Company. Depression. Unions and unionization. Coal mines and mining ‐ Electrical equipment. Wallace Coal Company. Coal mining machinery. Coal mines and mining ‐ Mechanization. Coal mines and mining ‐ Terminology. West Virginia Coal Company. Coal mines and mining ‐ Job description. Coal mines and mining ‐ Accidents. West Virginia Coal Company. Family life. Coal mines and mining. Illinois ‐ Chicago. Scranton and Big Muddy Coal Company. Illinois ‐ Marion. Illinois ‐ Pittsburgh. Coal companies. Coal mines and mining ‐ Management. Coal mines and mining ‐ Wages and hours. Education. Coal mines and mining. Culbreath, (?). Culbreath, (?). Furlong, Mrs. 225. JOESPH J. SHANNON. Harrison, Illinois, 12 December 1976. An interview with Shannon, a retired miner and union official, conducted by Barbara Herndon, concerning his childhood in Saint Louis, his early days in the coal mines, working 247 conditions, and the contract dispute that led to the Mulkeytown March. The controversies between the Progressive Mine Workers and the United Coal Mine Workers and Shannon's meeting with John L. Lewis are also discussed. Five reels, 2 (5") and 3 (7"), notes available. Progressive Mine Workers of America. (R243‐247) Index terms: Mulkeytown March. Unions ‐ Contracts. Unions and unionization. Shannon, Joseph J. United Mine Workers of America. Coal mines and mining ‐ Working conditions. Coal mines and mining. Illinois ‐ Harrison. Missouri ‐ Saint Louis. Coal miners (performers). Herndon, Barbara. Unions and unionization ‐ Elections. Coal companies. Iowa ‐ Des Moines. Hughes, Fox. Marciando, John. Virdon Riots. Coal mines and mining ‐ Job description. Congress of Industrial Organizations. Yablonski, Jock. Boyle, Tony. Coal mines and mining ‐ Strikes ‐ Wildcat. United Mine Workers of America ‐ District 50. Wagner Act. Communist Party. Illinois Bituminous Coal Project. Lewis, John L. Child labor. Unions and unionization ‐ Reform movements. Coal mines. Mules and muledriving. Ziegler No. 2 Coal Mine. K. D. Coal Mine. Coal mines and mining ‐ Equipment and supplies. Coal mines and mining ‐ Wages and hours. Peabody No. 19 Coal Mine. Progressive Mine Workers of America. Unions and unionization ‐ Elections. United Mine Workers of America. Progressive Mine Workers of America. Unions and unionization ‐ Elections. Coal mines and mining ‐ Strikes ‐ Wildcat. Lewis, John L. Unions ‐ Contracts. Unions and unionization. Lewis, John L. United Mine Workers of America. 248 Mulkeytown March. Ziegler No. 2 Coal Mine. Lewis, John L. 226. EVERETT ANDERSON. Herron, Illinois, December 1976. An interview with Anderson, a retired coal miner born in 1901, conducted by Barbara Herndon. Anderson recounts his childhood and early life in southern Illinois, gives an eyewitness account of the killings during the Herron Massacre and discusses coal mining in the 1920s and 1930s as well as his activities with the Progressive Coal Mine Workers Union. Two cassette, transcription available. (R248‐249) Index terms: Anderson, Everett. Coal miners (performers). Childhood ‐ Reminiscences. Unions and unionization. Unions and unionization ‐ Violence. Coal mines and mining. Afro‐Americans. Progressive Mine Workers of America. Migration (United States ‐ Northward). Illinois ‐ Fellertown. Herndon, Barbara. Herrin Massacre. Taylor Coal Company. Coal companies. Madison Coal Company. Harper, Andy. Miller, Arnold. Chandler, Dave. Freeman Coal Company. Coal mines and mining ‐ Picketing. Illinois ‐ Mulkeytown. Illinois ‐ DuQuoin. Peabody Coal Company. Coal miners. Transportation ‐ Streetcars. Dress. Franklin County Coal Company. Immigrants ‐ Italian. Coal mines and mining ‐ Strikes. United Mine Workers of America. Coal mines and mining ‐ Production standards. Coal mines and mining ‐ Safety measures. Illinois ‐ Ludlow. Strikebreakers. McDowell, Peggy. Guns. Unions ‐ Contracts. Moonshine and moonshining. Burger, Charlie. Shelton Brothers. Illinois ‐ Williamson County. Immigrants. 249 Company housing. Transportation ‐ Automobiles. Miller, Arnold. Boyle, Tony. Illinois ‐ Thompson City. Ziegler Coal Company. Lewis, John L. Coal mines and mining ‐ Job description. Coal mines and mining ‐ Explosives. Mules and muledriving. Coal mines and mining ‐ Wages and hours. Coal mines and mining ‐ Working conditions. Coal mining machinery. Death. Strikebreakers. Coal mining machinery. Coal mines and mining ‐ Working conditions. Herron massacre ‐ 1922. Unions and unionization ‐ Violence. Coal mines and mining ‐ Explosives. Mules and muledriving. Mules and muledriving. Coal mines and mining. Coal mines and mining ‐ Job description. Progressive Mine Workers of America. Unions and unionization ‐ Violence. Unions ‐ Contracts. 227. MRS. SADIE BAISDEN. Ethel, Logan County, WV, 2 January 1977. An interview with Mrs. Baisden, a coal miner's wife, born in 1902, conducted by Tammy Felter concerning her early life, her marriage to a coal miner and her life in a coal camp. One cassette. (R250) Index terms: Baisden, Mrs. Sadie. Housewives (performers). Logan County ‐ Ethel. Felter, Tammy. Diet. Childbearing practices. Coal miners. Housing. Women ‐ Housewives and their work. Company stores. Depression. Scrip. Physicians. Transportation ‐ Taxi cabs. Transportation ‐ Buses. Transportation. Children. Transportation ‐ Automobiles. Housing. 250 Pensions. Company towns. Gardening. Livestock. Medicine and health care. Housing. Homelife. Food preservation. Company stores. Schools. Women ‐ Roles in society. Logan County. Boone County ‐ Jeffrey. Coal mines and mining ‐ Wages and hours. Carpenters. Housing. Women ‐ Housewives and their work. Coal miners. Company towns. Coal mines and mining ‐ Wages and hours. Coal miners. Homelife. 228. ALBERT GROVES. Morgantown, Monongalia County, WV, 22 February 1977. An interview with Groves, born in 1887, a retired railroad worker, conducted by George Parkinson concerning his life as an engineer in the 1920s and 1930s, life during World War I, and recollections of his childhood on a farm in Nicholas County. Three reels (5") 3 3/4 ips. (R251‐253) Index terms: Monongalia County ‐ Morgantown. Groves, Albert. Railroad workers (performers). Parkinson, Dr. George. Nicholas County. Kanawha County ‐ Charleston. World War I. Farmers and farming. Livestock ‐ Cattle. Pershing, "Black Jack". Weather. World War I ‐ Battle of Argonne Forest. Dress. Groves, Henry. Virginia ‐ Bath County. Groves, Louise. Education. Railroad workers. Epidemics. Teamsters. Boarding houses. Transportation ‐ Wagons. "Village Blacksmith" (poem ‐ McGuffey's 4th Reader). 251 "Rock Me To Sleep Mother" (poem ‐ McGuffey's 6th Reader). Education. Adolescents ‐ Roles in society. Nicholas County ‐ Summersville. Loggers and logging ‐ Wages and hours. Baltimore and Ohio Railroad. Railroads. Humor and nonsense. Merchants. Mearns, J. A. Drinking and drunkards. Hines, Walker T. World War I. Braxton County ‐ Gassaway. Train wrecks. Cruikshanks, Mr. Churches ‐ Methodist. Churches. Religion. Dress. Railroad workers ‐ Wages and hours. Trees ‐ Poplars. Loggers and logging. Nicholas County ‐ Harmony Creek. Soldiers. France ‐ Bay of Biscayne ‐ Bordeaux. Religion. France. Virginia ‐ Camp Lee. Transportation ‐ Troop trains. Soldiers. Balloon observation. Medicine and health care. Submarines. Transportation ‐ Ships ‐ Troop transports. France. Horses. Guns. Sabatoge. Germany. Funeral practices. Death. Algeria. World War I ‐ Battle of Dead Man's Hill. Gamblers and gambling. Thorage, Henry. Switzerland ‐ Berne. Brenner's Pass. France ‐ Nice. Mediterranean Sea. France ‐ Paris. 252 Schools. McGuffey's Readers. Transportation ‐ Wagons. Kanawha County ‐ Clendenin. Diet. Workford, Della Faye. Unions and unionization. Railroads ‐ Working conditions. Arbuckle Coffee Company. Barbour County. Entertainment ‐ Plays. Randolph County ‐ Elkins. Courting customs. Hotels and inns. Billings Hotel. Bookkeepers. World War I. Children. Marriage and marital relations. Depression. Housing. Education. Railroad workers. Education. Davis, Mrs. "String Team". Horses. "Curbstone Sitters". Baltimore and Ohio Railroad. Railroad workers ‐ Firemen. Humor and nonsense. Railroad workers ‐ Wages and hours. Baltimore and Ohio Railroad. 229. TOM SWEENEY. Taylorville, Illinois, 13 July 1977. An interview with Sweeney, an attorney and ex‐miner born in 1900 conducted by Nick Cherniavsky, concerning his years as a miner while going to school, his election as a state's attorney and his opposition to the Progressive Mine Workers of American. He compares mine safety then and now, discusses his feelings about John L. Lewis and the effects on coal of of the energy crisis and environmental regulations. Two cassettes. (R254‐255) Index terms: Sweeney, Tom. Coal mines and mining ‐ Safety measures. Medicine and health care. Coal mines and mining ‐ Accidents. Scrip. Keller, P.C. Company stores. Cherniavsky, Nick. Illinois ‐ Cicero. Lawyers (performers). Arkansas ‐ Huntington. 253 Illinois ‐ Taylorville. Knights of Labor. Industrial Workers of the World. Darrow, Clarence. Education. Family life. Coal companies. Coal mines and mining. Old Ben Coal Corporation. Coal mines and mining ‐ Working conditions. Jones, Mary H. "Mother". Hunting. Gardening. Mules and muledriving. Coal mining machinery. Coal mines and mining ‐ Job description. Sports. World War II. Trainer, Stuart. Housing. Coal mines and mining ‐ Wages and hours. Food preservation. Education. United States Marine Corps. Unions ‐ Company. Coal miners ‐ Diseases and hygiene. Coal mining machinery. Black Lung. Politics and politicians. Lawyers. Herrin Massacre. Unions and unionization. Depression. Peabody Coal Company. Saint Louis University. Illinois ‐ Taylorville. Griffith, Major. Universities and colleges. Edmundson, Ray. Stanley, John. Progressive Mine Workers of America. Lewis, John L. Unions and unionization ‐ Reform movements. National Miners Union. Coal mines and mining ‐ Production standards. Mulkeytown March. Illinois ‐ Taylorville. Illinois Militia. Unions and unionization ‐ Elections. United Mine Workers of America. Roosevelt, President Franklin D. 254 Operating Engineers Union. Coal gasification. Tombazzi, Raymond. Unions and unionization ‐ Violence. Illinois State Attorney. Marriage and marital relations. Lincoln College of Law. Coal mines and mining ‐ Research. Coal mines and mining ‐ Economic aspects. Miller, Arnold. Coal mines and mining ‐ Laws and legislation. Coal ‐ Sulphur content. Environmental Protection Agency. Lewis, John L. United Mine Workers of America. Politics and politicians. Lewis, John L. "White Cards Movement". Progressive Mine Workers of America. Illinois University. Education. Sports ‐ Baseball. Lawyers. Miller, Arnold. Lewis, John L. 230. SHELVIN MCKINNEY. Lochgelly, Fayette County, WV, 18 July 1977. An interview with McKinney, a retired coal miner, conducted by Peter Laska concerning union officials of the United Mine Workers of America ‐ Lochgelly Local. McKinney also describes the buildings and coal mining operations at Lochgelly while it was an operating mine. Partial cassette. (R256) Index terms: Laska, Peter. McKinney, Shelvin. Coal miners (performers). Fayette County ‐ Summerlee. Fayette County ‐ Lochgelly. Coal mines and mining. United Mine Workers of America. Unions and unionization. Boarding houses. Coal mines and mining ‐ Disasters. Immigrants. Transportation. Lipinski, Henry. Linnear, Harry. Cemeteries. Housing. Roads. Crawford, George. Transportation. Boarding houses. 255 231. CAROBERT NEWELL, ALEXANDER GUY, PAUL MYERS. Moundsville, Marshall County, WV, 20 July 1977. An interview with three ex‐presidents of the American Flint Glass Workers Union Local 101507 ‐ Moundsville, WV, conducted by Keith Dix. The three discuss the history of the Local, its formation and relationship with the Fostoria Glass Company, recall various union officials and also offer technical details about the the glassmaking process. Two reels (7") 3 3/4 ips. (R257‐258) Index terms: Guy, Alexander. Newell, Robert. American Flint Glass Workers Union ‐ Local 507. Dix, Keith. Marshall County ‐ Moundsville. Myers, Paul. Martin family. Brady family. Ohio ‐ Holly. Age: eighty‐four. Fostoria Glass Company. Glass companies. Ohio ‐ Toledo. Hobbs, Brockard. Beers, Frank "Piggy". Rodifer Glass Company. Metzer, Fred. Dorig, Preston. Unions and unionization ‐ Oranization. Unions and unionization. Apprenticeships. Imperial Glass Company. Bumbarger, Jacob. World War I. Glassmakers and glassmaking ‐ Wages and hours. Hudson, Jimmy. Blankensep, Amelia. Lutz, Clyde. Child labor. Ednaville Glass Company. Belmont Tumbler Company. Immigrants ‐ French. Martin, Billy. Marshall County ‐ Glendale. Morningstar, Charlie "Streetcar". Alexander Hall (Darish Building). Northwood Glass Company. Rabb, Gus. Rowe, Cal. Glassmakers and glassmaking ‐ Strikes. Kerns, Charlie. Wheeling Central Glass Co. Unions ‐ Grievance Procedures. Ohio ‐ Belair. 256 Willis, Zip. Cook, Harry. Unions and unionization. Krimmel, Jacob. Joyce, Fred. Barnum. Mullman, Bill. Dowsel, David (brother of William). Rowe, Cal. Dowsel, David (son of William). Sanitation. Hanum, Bob. Yale Lock Company. Loudon, Keith. Medicine and health care. Republican Party. Orr, George. Parker, George. Safety. Thorpe, Bill. Wallins family. Religion. Montgomery, Arthur. Leonard, Howley. Cook, Harry. Clark, Bill. Drinking and drunkards. Gould, Al. Smith, Roy. Alberts, Arthur. Transportation ‐ Automobiles. Furby, Burl. Dowsel, William. Dowsel, W. A. B. Emerick, Bill. World War II. Messenger, Freddie. Pensions. McGee, Billy. Marshall County ‐ Moundsville. Kind, A.B. Glass industry. Bozeman, Harold. Depression. Owens Illinois Glass Company. Nesbitt, Walter. Kind, Loren. Long, Al. Litman, Duffy. Ohio ‐ Toledo. Rudolph, Herb. 257 Pennsylvania ‐ Pittsburgh ‐ Duquesne Club. Nerrick, Emil. Rodifer, C. M. Star (?) (?) Agreement. Goldberg, Arthur. Rodifer, Howard. Clark, Bill. Clark, Lee. Weston, Herny. Arbitration. Robey, Joe. Steel, Carr. Pennsylvania ‐ Fayette County ‐ Point Marion. Glassmakers and glassmaking ‐ Strikes ‐ Wildcat. Imperial Glass Company. Ermine, Carl. Immigrants. Lipman, Jack. Immigrants ‐ Czechoslovakian. Apprenticeships. Downs, "Doggie". Smith, John. Myers, Archies. Stewart, Mooney. Glass industry ‐ Management. Recreation ‐ Basketball. Higgins, George. Glassmakers and glassmaking ‐ Strikes ‐ Wildcat. Lipman, Jack. Health ‐ Occupational hazards. Myers, Columbo. Palmer, Bill. Norris, Virgil. Lennox, Sam. Glassmakers and glassmaking. Horseman, Eddie. Brown, "Hog". American Flint Glass Workers Union ‐ Hot Metal committee. Adolescents ‐ Roles in society. Alexander, Guy. Kerns, Johnny. Curtis, Foss. Newell, Robert. Myers, Paul. Gill Glass Company. Brooke County ‐ Follanspee. Jefferson Glass Company. Corning Glass Works. Owens, Mike. Glass industry ‐ Mechanization. Texas ‐ Palestine. 258 Ray, Howard. Hanley, Jack. Gould, Al. Glassmakers and glassmaking. Cook, Harry. "Pan ‐ Up". "Set a Move". Rowe, Cal. Lennox, Sam. Glassmakers and glassmaking ‐ Strikes ‐ Wildcat. Baumberger, Jacob. Myers, Archie. Cook, Harry. "Dockage Rule". "Paid Over the List". Hanum, Bob. Martin, Billy. Glassmakers and glassmaking ‐ Wages and hours. Baumberger, Jacob. "Set a Move". Glassmakers and glassmaking ‐ Strikes ‐ Wildcat. "Hokey ‐ Pokey" (Fostoria Method). Glassmakers and glassmaking. McGee, Bill. Dowsel, W.A. B. Fostoria Glass Company. Dowsel, William. Baumberger, Crow Ethel. Ohio ‐ Newark. "Miscellaneous Work". Louden, Keith. Rowe, Cal. Hanum, Bob. "Bedoit [?] system". "Incentive system". "Pacesetters". Fostoria Glass Company. Rabb, Gus. Glassmakers and glassmaking ‐ Wages and hours. "Set a Move". "Turn Work". Religion. Glassmakers and glassmaking. Joyce, Fred. Morningstar, Charlie "Streetcar". Glassmakers and glassmaking ‐ Wages and hours. "Pulling the Bell". "Obligation". Newell, Robert. Alexander, Guy. 259 232. ROBERT FARRON. Beckley, Raleigh County, WV, 2 August 1977. An interview with Farron, a retired coal miner and union official from 1940‐1973, conducted by Peter and Maureen Laska concerning union activities and coal mining in the New River Gorge. Farron lists all mines on both sides of the river. Three cassettes. (R259‐260, and 264) Index terms: Farron, Robert. Coal miners (performers). Raleigh County ‐ Beckley. Laska, Peter. Unions and unionization. Laska, Maureen. McKendree Miners Hospital. Hospitals. Fayette County ‐ Layland. United Mine Workers of America. Medicine and health care. Coal mines and mining ‐ Strikes. Pensions. Unions and unionization ‐ History. Communism. Coal mines. Coal miners. Lewis, John L. Fayette County ‐ Big Q. Fayette County ‐ Laurel Creek. Laurel Smokeless Coal Company. Coal companies. Hemlock Hollow Coal Company. Fayette County ‐ Greenwood. Fayette County ‐ Quinnimont. Fayette County ‐ Lookout. United Mine Workers of America ‐ Ansted Local 693. Fayette County ‐ Ansted. Strikebreakers. Fayette County ‐ Thayer. Blizzard, George. Raleigh County ‐ Stanaford. Tent colonies. Coal mines and mining ‐ Disasters. New River. Fayette County ‐ Elverton. Jones, Red. Clifftop Coal Mine. Babcock Coal and Coke Company. Fayette County ‐ Sewell. Slater Coal Mine. Iron ore Coal Mine. Red Ash Coal Mine. Rush Run Coal Mine. Coal mines and mining ‐ Wages and hours. Unions and unionization ‐ Benefits. Greenwood Coal Company. 260 Fayette County ‐ Dunglen Mountain. Royal Coal Mine. Erskine Coal Company. New River and Pocahontas Coal Company. Fayette County ‐ Nuttalburg. National Recovery Act. United Mine Workers of America ‐ Scale committees. Forren, Chan. Coal mines and mining ‐ Wages and hours. "Blue Eagle". Lewis, John L. 233. PAULINE MILLER. Terry, Fayette County, WV, 4 August 1977. An interview with Mrs. Miller, a retired retired postmistress, age 67, conducted by Maureen Laska concerning her roles as a daughter, wife and mother in the coal mining camp of Terry from 1922 to the present. One cassette. (R261) Index terms: Fayette County ‐ Terry. Miller, Pauline. Unions and unionization. Women ‐ Roles in society. Coal mines and mining. Housewives (performers). Shepherd, John. Shepherd, William. Shepherd family. Coal mines and mining ‐ Strikes ‐ Violence. Coal trade. Unions and unionization ‐ Benefits. Housing. Schools. Transportation ‐ Trains. Garten, L. A. Transportation. Unions and unionization. Coal mines and mining ‐ Management. Smith, Gilbert. Company stores. Afro‐Americans. Hale, Frank. Stark, James. Scrip. Depression. Dunedin Coal Company. New River Coal Company. Coal mines and mining ‐ Wages and hours. Richmond, Charlie. Coal mines and mining ‐ Strikes. Miller, Harry. Coal companies. Gonzalez, Came. Death. 261 Consolidation Coal Company. Coal mines and mining ‐ Accidents. Fayette County ‐ Royal. Hagerty, Dr. John. Physicians. Childbearing practices. Korean Conflict. New River. Bridges. Fort Belvoir. United States Army Corps of Engineers. C. A. Brockman Inc. R. and S. Coal Company. Garten, Herbert. Neeley, Golden. Neeley, Grace. Education. Women ‐ Roles in society. Transportation ‐ "Wheels" (bicycle on tracks). Fayette County ‐ Terry. Hall, Billy. Richmond, Charlie. Smith, Gilbert. Company stores. Morris, Harold. Fayette County ‐ Recreation. 234. ROBERT WARREN AND HOLLEY ALVIN. Ansted, Fayette County, WV, 19 August 1977. An interview with Warren, a retired coal miner and president from 1960 ‐ 1972 of the Ansted Local 693 of the United Mine Workers of America, conducted by Peter Laska. Warren discusses a variety of union activities as well as his work in the coal mines. Partial cassette. (R262) Index terms: Warren, Robert. Fayette County ‐ Ansted. Coal miners (performers). Miller, George. United Mine Workers of America ‐ Local 693 ‐ Ansted. Fayette County ‐ Jody. Barney, R. S. Grimmett, Tom. Fayette County ‐ Peach Glen. Coal companies. Coal mines and mining ‐ Dust control. Gauley Mountain Coal Company. Depression. Webster County ‐ Cowen. Coal mines and mining ‐ Wages and hours. Medicine and health care. United Mine Workers of America ‐ Mine committees. Pensions. Lewis, John L. 262 Coal mines and mining ‐ Mechanization. Coal mines and mining ‐ Accidents. Coal mines and mining ‐ Safety measures. Coal mines and mining ‐ Management. Holley, Jim. Scrip. McGraw, Lynel. United States Bureau of Mines. Carter, Richard. Fayette County ‐ Summerlee. Huffman, Chester. Cavendish, Nelson. Dufour, Charlie. Unions and unionization. Pensions. Unions and unionization. "Gang Work". 235. NELSON CAVENDISH. Ansted, Fayette County, WV, 23 August 1977. An interview with Cavendish who worked as a coal miner from 1934 to 1971 and served as Treasurer of the Ansted Local 693 of the United Mine Workers in 1955. The interview was conducted by Peter Laska. Partial cassette. (R262) Index terms: Cavendish, Nelson. Fayette County ‐ Ansted. Coal miners (performers). Warren, Robert. United Mine Workers of America ‐ Local 693. Unions and unionization. United Mine Workers of America ‐ Safety committees. Grimmett, Tom. Coal mines and mining ‐ Safety measures. Miller, George. Barney, R. S. Pauley, Frank. Jody Coal Mine. Fayette County ‐ Rich Creek Coal Mine. Bridgeport Coal Mine. Big Creek Coal Mine. Hewitt family. Ireland, Cowen and Swinsrood Company. Hurkey Creek No. 1 Coal Mine. Hurkey Creek No. 2 Coal Mine. Old Number One Mine. Coal mines and mining ‐ Mechanization. Agrew Coal Mine. Coal mines. Gauley Mountain Coal Company. Coal mining machinery. Coal ‐ Transportation. Railroads. Coke and coke ovens. 263 Chesapeake and Ohio Railroad. Ansted, David T. Fayette County ‐ Ansted. Coal mines and mining ‐ Check‐weighman system. DuFour, Charlie. 236. JAMES HICKS. Layland, Fayette County, WV, 7 September 1977. An interview with Hicks, a retired coal miner who was born in 1921, conducted by Peter Laska concerning Hicks' life in the Fayette County mines. One cassette. (R263) Index terms: Fayette County ‐ Layland. Hicks, James. Coal miners (performers). Laurel Creek Coal Company. Progressive Mine Workers of America. Coal companies. Unions and unionization. Raleigh County ‐ Terry. Hicks, Warren. Coal ‐ Transportation. Coal mines. Coal mines and mining ‐ Dust control. Forren, Bob. United Mine Workers of America ‐ Local 582. Rosenblock, George. Afro‐Americans. Housing. Fayette County ‐ Hemlock. Coal mines and mining ‐ Safety measures. Coal mines and mining ‐ Job description. United Pocahontas Coal Company. Coal mines and mining ‐ Ventilation systems. Barnett, Marvin. Raleigh County ‐ Beckley. Fayette County ‐ Layland. Partnerio, Emilio. Schools. Sparks, (?). 237. PHILIP THOMPSON. Layland, Fayette County, WV, 8 September 1977. An interview with Thompson, a retired Afro‐American coal miner, conducted by Peter Laska concerning the history of Layland Local 5821 of the United Mine Workers of America. Thompson also describes his migration from North Carolina and discusses his experiences as a miner. Partial cassette. (R264) Index terms: Thompson, Phillip. Afro‐Americans. Coal miners (performers). Fayette County ‐ Raleigh. Fayette County ‐ Layland. Coal mines and mining. Coal mines and mining ‐ Strikes. World War II. 264 Coal mines and mining ‐ Accidents. Raleigh County ‐ Stanaford. Fayette County ‐ Layland. Joy, Marvin. North Carolina. Medicine and health care. Ross, Dr. Peters, Dr. Coal mines and mining ‐ Wages and hours. Coal mines and mining ‐ Buddy system. Migration (United States ‐ Northward). Dell, Walter. Sawmills. Farmers and farming. Company stores. Unions ‐ Contracts. Coal mines and mining ‐ Strikes. Lewis, John L. Unions. Family life. Coal mines and mining. 238. LON AND THELMA SHUCK. Maplewood, Fayette County, WV, 20 October 1977. An interview with Mr. and Mrs. Shuck, he a 79 year old retired coal miner, conducted by Peter Laska, concerning their lives spent in and around the coal mines of Fayette County. One cassette. (R265) Index terms: Shuck, Lon. Fayette County ‐ Maplewood. Age: seventy‐nine. Coal miners (performers). Shuck, Thelma. Women ‐ Roles in society. Dress. Utilities ‐ Water systems. Schools. Fayette County ‐ Laurel Creek. Fayette County ‐ Greenwood. Fayette County ‐ Hemlock. Churches. Recreation. Food preservation. Fuel ‐ Coal. Weather. World War II. Company stores. Farmers and farming. Depression. Thomas, B. C. Carter, Frank. Transportation ‐ Walking. Coal mines and mining ‐ Disasters. 265 Coal mines and mining ‐ Job description. Forren, Chan. Coal mines and mining ‐ Safety measures. New River and Pocahontas Coal Company. Housing. Scrip. Unions and unionization. Fayette County ‐ Layland. Fayette County ‐ Clifftop. Fayette County ‐ Meadow Bridge. Hemlock Coal Company. Coal companies. Raleigh County ‐ Epitom. Greenwood Coal Company. Farmers and farming. Loggers and logging. Coal mines and mining ‐ Wages and hours. Coal mines and mining ‐ Wages and hours. Fayette County ‐ Layland. Unions and unionization. Housing. 239. HERBERT GARTEN. Pineview, Raleigh County, WV, 3 November 1977. An interview with Garten, a retired coal miner, conducted by Peter Laska, concerning Garten's work and experiences as a coal miner at Terry, Layland, Dunedin and other Raleigh County coal mines. One cassette. (R266) Index terms: Martin, Morris. Coal miners (performers). Raleigh County ‐ Piney View. Garten, Herbert. Unions ‐ Organizers. Coal mines. Cook and Carter Coal Company. "Old Number 1 " Coal Mine". Erskine Coal Company. Smith, Captain John. Brockman Coal Company. Coal companies. United Mine Workers of America ‐ Terry Local 6514. Coal mines and mining ‐ Strikes. Fayette County ‐ Royal. Coal mines and mining. Transportation. Fayette County ‐ Terry. Laska, Peter. Coal mines and mining ‐ Terminology. Martin, Emory. Martin, John. Charleston Coal Company. Musical instruments. "Silas Green Show". 266 FayetteCounty ‐ Dunedin. Shepherd, Bill. Stevens, Reverend. Johnson, George. Rogers, Sam. Stevens, Sam. Coal mines and mining ‐ Strikes ‐ Violence. Coal mines and mining ‐ Strikes ‐ Wildcat. Afro‐Americans. Stevens, "L". Coal mines and mining ‐ Clean‐up system. Coal mines and mining ‐ Wages and hours. Baltimore and Ohio Railroad. Railroads. Ohio ‐ Toledo. Fayette County ‐ Layland. Entertainment. Smith, Captain John. Corinne Coal Company. Black Eagle Coal Company. Coal ‐ Transportation. Fayette County ‐ Royal. Unions ‐ Grievance Procedures. United Mine Workers of America ‐ Safety committees. United Mine Workers of America ‐ Mine committees. Raleigh # 2 Coal Mine. Raleigh County ‐ Terry. Jenkins, Alfred "Cap". Raleigh County ‐ Terry. Layland Coal Mine. Hemlock Coal Mine. Laurel Creek. Export Coal Mine. Big Q Coal Mine. Thomas, B. T. United Mine Workers of America ‐ District 29. United Mine Workers of America ‐ District 17. Miller, Erskine. Kanawha Valley Bank. Coal ‐ Sulphur content. Barkridge coal seam. Coal seams. Bankers and banking. Unions and unionization. Carter, Les. Wilcox Coal Mine. Coal mines and mining ‐ Punch mines. United Mine Workers of America ‐ Local 7086. Miller, Jim. Hatfield, Ted. Sewell coal seam. 267 Eastern Gas and Fuel Company. New River Coal Company. Coal seams. Skeleton Coal Mine. Raleigh County ‐ Stanaford. Coal mines and mining ‐ Mechanization. Ramsey, George "Snakes". Fayette County ‐ Layland. Black Lung. Coal miners ‐ Diseases and hygiene. Raleigh County ‐ Maben. Berry, Jim. Raleigh County ‐ Miller's Farm. Logan, James. Housing. Baldwin‐Felts Detective Agency. Smith, Gilbert. Miller, Erskine. Company stores. Housing ‐ Evictions. Keaton, Mr. Carter, Boyd. Coal mines and mining. Trapper(?), Ike "Wing". Charlie, Mr. Charles. Martin, Morris. Martin, Morris. 240. WEST VIRGINIA LABOR HISTORY ASSOCIATION CONFERENCE. Beckley, Raleigh County, WV, 4 November 1977. A presentation by Lois McLean about Mary H. "Mother" Jones and her life as a labor agitator, her Irish background, and her role in organization efforts along the Kanawha and New Rivers in West Virginia. Partial reel (7") 3 3/4 ips. (R267) Index terms: Historians (performers). West Virginia Labor History Association. Coal mines. Wright coal Mine. Fayette County ‐ Quinnimont. Raleigh County ‐ Raleigh. Raleigh County ‐ Adkinsville. Coal mines and mining. Jones, Mary H. "Mother". Raleigh County ‐ Beckley. McLean, Lois. Immigrants ‐ Irish. Baldwin‐Felts Detective Agency. Tams, Major. Collins, Justice. Lawmen. New River Gorge. Coal mines and mining ‐ Strikes ‐ 1902. 268 Raleigh County ‐ Winding Gulf. Raleigh County ‐ Piney Creek. Moonshine and moonshining. Fayette County ‐ Glen Jean. Company towns. Strikebreakers. Beaver Coal Company. Coal companies. Coal mines and mining ‐ Wages and hours. Richards, John. Evans, Chris. Raleigh County ‐ Beckley. Cook, Sheriff. Cunningham, "Doc". Landark Fuel Company. Raleigh County ‐ Mabscott. Summers, Ed. Raleigh Coal and Coke Company. Raleigh County ‐ Stanaford. Hurt, Stuart. Blizzard, Timothy. Blizzard, Reese. Scott, Hal. Blizzard, George. Lawson, Lucien. Lusher, Mrs. Harlow, Lanie Blizzard. Irwin, Stuart. Kanawha River Coal Operators. Lewis, John L. Jackson, Stonewall. Afro‐Americans. Marshall, Marion. Billups, Will. Boarding houses. Trump, Mrs. Baldwin‐Felts detective Agency. Gaujot (?). Harleee, (?). Raleigh County ‐ Adkinsville. Lawmen. 241. WEST VIRGINIA LABOR HISTORY ASSOCIATION CONFERENCE. Beckley, Raleigh County, WV, 4 November 1977. A presentation to the conference by Keith Dix concerning the jobs performed by coal miners before mechanization and the changes that occurred in those jobs as a result of mechanization. In addition, Dix discusses mine management and safety in pre‐mechanization times. Partial reel (7") 3 3/4 ips. (R268) Index terms: West Virginia Labor History Association. Dix, Keith. Raleigh County ‐ Beckley. Coal mines and mining ‐ Mechanization. 269 Coal mines and mining ‐ Safety measures. Coal mines and mining. Coal mines and mining ‐ Strikes ‐ Wildcat. Coal miners. Coal mines and mining ‐ Accidents. 242. WEST VIRGINIA LABOR HISTORY ASSOCIATION CONFERENCE. Beckley, Raleigh County, WV, 4 November 1977. Opening remarks to the conference and an interview with Sidney Boy, a retired coal miner and union organizer, conducted by Ken Sullivan concerning his immigration from Wales and his recollections of his coal mining experiences from 1921 to 1944 including some comparisons of mining in Wales and America. Partial reel (7") 3 3/4 ips. (R267) Index terms: West Virginia Labor History Association Conference. Mine Health and Education Academy. Universities and colleges. Raleigh County ‐ Beckley. Coal mines and mining. Coal miners (performers). Sullivan, Ken. McLean, Lois. Coal mines and mining ‐ Safety measures. Coal mines and mining ‐ Study and teaching. England ‐ Ledberry. Antioch college. Unions and unionization. Box, Sidney. Unions ‐ Organizers. Farm Laborers Union. McLean, Lois. South Wales Miners Federation of Great Brtiain. White, Eddie. World War I. Holidays ‐ Veterans Day. Soldiers. Raleigh County ‐ Glenwhite. Immigrants ‐ Welsh. White, E. E. Moreland, William. Company towns. Poetry. Raleigh County ‐ Glen Rogers. Fayette County ‐ Eccles. Illinois ‐ Orient. Immigration ‐ Motives and circumstances. United Mine Workers of America. Unions ‐ Organizers. Blizzard, Bill. Bunting, Tommy. Afro‐Americans. Illinois ‐ Franklin County. Illinois ‐ Williamson County. Ku Klux Klan. 270 Progressive Mine Workers of America. Coal mines and mining ‐ Disasters. Scrip. Company stores. Tams, Major. Raleigh County ‐ Tams. McGee, Mr. United Construction Workers. Tisch, Dr. Lever, Jimmy. Titler, George. National Mine Service. Lewis, Denny. United Mine Workers of America ‐ District 50. Brett, Mr. Washington, D. C. Indwana, Marion. Lewis, John L. Lewis, Catherine. Great Britain ‐ Wales. Coal mines and mining ‐ Equipment and supplies. Coal mines and mining. Coal mines and mining ‐ Management. Coal mines and mining ‐ Explosives. Miller, Arnold. Pensions. Lewis, John L. Coal mines and mining ‐ Strikes ‐ Wildcat. Unions and unionization ‐ Violence. Lawmen. West Virginia State Police. Unions ‐ Contracts. Beckley Manufacturing Corporation. Lewis, A. D. Ralegih County ‐ Beckley. Brett, Mrs. Coal mines and mining ‐ Strikes. unions ‐ Contracts. Raleigh County ‐ Glenwhite. Illinois ‐ Orient. 243. WEST VIRGINIA LABOR HISTORY ASSOCIATION CONFERENCE. Beckley, Raleigh County, WV, 5 November 1977. a presentation to the conference using oral history interviews of workers who organized and became memners of the Progressive Mine Workers Union. The interviews were conducted by Nick Cherniavsky and Barbara Herndon of Historical Researchers, Inc. Partial reel (7") 3 3/4 ips. (R269) Index terms: West Virginia Labor History Association. Raleigh County ‐ Beckley. Progressive Mine Workers of America. Depression. Herndon, Barbara. 271 Cherniavsky, Nick. Historical Researchers, Inc. Women ‐ Roles in society. Walker, John. Lewis, John L. Illinois. Unions and unionization ‐ Violence. Unions and unionization. Coal mines and mining. 244. WEST VIRGINIA LABOR HISTORY ASSOCIATION CONFERENCE. Beckley, Raleigh County, WV, 5 November 1977. A presentation to the conference by Rick Simon, a historian, concerning the importance of the coal industry to economic development in West Virginia. The discussion analyzes the coal industry, focusing on the organization of its capital and labor. Partial reel (7") 3 3/4 ips. (R270) Index terms: West Virginia Labor History Association. West Virginia ‐ Economic development. Coal companies. Company towns. Coal mines and mining ‐ Economic aspects. Coal mines and mining. Coal miners. Coal trade. Raleigh County ‐ Beckley. Simon, Rick. Historians (performers). 245. WEST VIRGINIA LABOR HISTORY ASSOCIATION CONFERENCE. Beckley, Raleigh County, WV, 5 November 1977. A presentation to the conference by Dave Corbin, an educator, concerning union activity from 1890‐1912 and its cultural, religious and political connotations. Partial reel (7") 3 3/4 ips. (R270) Index terms: West Virginia Labor History Association. Unions ‐ Organizers. Unions and unionization. Unions ‐ Organizers. United Mine Workers of America. Pursell, G. W. Boycotts. Webber, Frank. Coal mines and mining ‐ Strikes. Knights of Labor. Politics and politicians. Religion. Educators (performers). Corbin, Dave. Unions and unionization. 246. WEST VIRGINIA LABOR HISTORY ASSOCIATION CONFERENCE. Beckley, Raleigh County, WV, 5 November 1977. A presentation by an unidentified historian concerning interracial relations in the coal mines, in social situations, community development and union activity from 1880 to 1902. Partial reel (7") 3 3/4 ips. (R268) Index terms: 272 West Virginia Labor History Association. Historians (performers). Raleigh County ‐ Beckley. Afro‐Americans ‐ Discrimination. Flattop and Pocahontas Coal Field. Coal mines and mining. Afro‐Americans. Unions and unionization. United Mine Workers of America. Coal mines and mining ‐ Contract system. Coal mines and mining ‐ Strikes ‐ 1894. West Virginia Miners Federation. Unions ‐ Organizers. 247. RAYMOND EWING. Laurel Creek, Fayette County, WV, 17 November 1977. An interview with Ewing, a retired coal miner born in 1892, conducted by Peter Laska concerning his work in the Fayette County coalfields. One cassette, quality poor. (R271) Index terms: Ewing, Raymond. Coal miners (performers). Fayette County ‐ Laurel Creek. Coal mines and mining. Coal companies. Fayette County ‐ Tate Hollow. Laska, Peter. United Mine Workers of America ‐ Safety committees. Fayette County ‐ Stone Cliff. Coal mines and mining ‐ Strikes. Coal mines and mining ‐ Wages and hours. Laurel Creek. Greenwood and Hemlock Coal Company. United Mine Workers of America ‐ Local 5873. Laurel Creek Coal Company. Fayette County ‐ Layland. Housing. United Mine Workers of America ‐ Local 6925. Fayette County ‐ Dunedin. Fayette County ‐ Terry. Coal mines and mining ‐ Equipment and supplies. Coal ‐ Transportation. Coal mines and mining ‐ Safety measures. Fayette County ‐ Export. Mules and muledriving. Coal mines and mining ‐ Job description. Fayette County ‐ Dunedin. Fayette County ‐ Layland. Fayette County ‐ Terry. Coal mines and mining ‐ Wages and hours. 248. JOHN SHEPHERD. Sprague, Raleigh County, WV, November 1977. An interview with Shepherd, a coal miner born in 1920, conducted by Peter Laska concerning his work in the Raleigh and Fayette County coalfields. One cassette. (R272) 273 Index terms: Laska, Peter. Coal miners (performers). Raleigh County ‐ Sprague. Shepherd, John. Scrip. Company stores. Raleigh County ‐ Norvelle. Transportation. Raleigh County ‐ Piney Branch. Fayette County ‐ Laurel Creek. Coal ‐ Transportation. Smith, Gilbert. Fayette County ‐ Stone Cliff. Brockman Coal Company. Dunedin Coal Company. Civilian Conservation Corps. Fayette County ‐ Dunedin. Coal companies. Coal mines and mining. Fayette County ‐ Terry. Vandal, Ted. Coal mines and mining ‐ Accidents. Fayette County ‐ Royal. Coal ‐ Transportation. Fayette County ‐ Slater. Laurel Creek Coal Mine. Coal mines. Coal mining machinery. Coal mines and mining ‐ Wages and hours. Pocahontas Consolidated Coal Company. Fayette County ‐ Layland. Gardener, Bill. Coal mines and mining ‐ Equipment and supplies. Curly, Mark. Family life. Fayette County ‐ Armstrong Creek. Coal mines and mining ‐ Strikes. United Mine Workers of America. Raleigh County ‐ Harper Hill. Immigrants ‐ Australian. Riverton Coal Company. Cliburn, Henry. Coal mines and mining ‐ Disasters. Fayette County ‐ Eccles. Medicine and health care. Unions ‐ Contracts. Boyle, Tony. Black Lung. Coal miners ‐ Diseases and hygiene. Raleigh County ‐ Terry. 274 Coal Transportation. Coal mines and mining ‐ Job description. Unions and unionization. Raleigh County ‐ Terry. Fayette County ‐ Dunedin. 249. JESS BALLARD. Elksville, Illinois, 10 December 1977. An interview with Ballard, a retired coal miner born in 1910, conducted by Barbara Herndon concerning his childhood and early life in southern Illinois. Topics ininclude family history, work in the mines, company stores and the effect of the depression on coal mining. He, also discusses mining accidents, safety and conflict between the Progressive Mine Workers and the United Mine Workers. Three cassettes, transcription available. (R273‐275) Index terms: Cucchi, Domenic. Ballard, Jess. Coal mines and mining ‐ Accidents. Family life. Depression. Unions and unionization. Coal mines and mining. Herndon, Barbara. Coal miners (performers). Illinois ‐ Elksville. Daffon, Oscar. Coal mines and mining ‐ Safety measures. Progressive Mine Workers of America. United Mine Workers of America. Illinois ‐ Christopher. Child labor. Illinois ‐ Perry County ‐ DuQuoin. Company stores. Vancil, Betty. Tennessee ‐ Trenton. Trent family. Union Colliery Coal Company. Coal companies. Illinois ‐ Elksville. Illinois ‐ Centrillo. Illinois ‐ Tillanado. Wynn's Cannery. Food preservation. Diet. Childhood ‐ Games. Gardening. High Bank School. Schools. Illinois ‐ DuQuoin. Education. Schools. United Mine Workers of America ‐ DuQuoin Local 98. Wattashe Coal Mine. Coal mines. 275 Ogolini, Julius. Lenzini, Natale. Illinois ‐ Frankford. Illinois ‐ Taylorville. Vaskey, John. Central Railroad. Railroads. Lee, Jess. United Mine Workers of America ‐ Dowe Local 1213. Coal mines and mining ‐ Safety measures. Dawcett, Beaton. Ford, Humpy. Byers, Billy. Kathleen Coal Mine. Coal mines and mining ‐ Fire and fire prevention. United Mine Workers of America ‐ District 12. Illinois ‐ Shake Rag. Coal mines and mining ‐ Electrical equipment. Coal mines and mining ‐ Management. Lewis, John L. Unions ‐ Contracts. Coal mines and mining ‐ Mechanization. Scrip. Company towns. Company housing. Coal mines and mining ‐ Wages and hours. Kathleen Coal Mine. Illinois ‐ Dowe. Lawmen. Union Colliery Coal Company. Coal mines and mining ‐ Strikes ‐ 1932. Coal mines. Unions and unionization ‐ Violence. Kathleen Coal Mine. Unions ‐ Officials. Roscoe, Johnny. Bailey, Bill. Menzrky, Rose. Edmundson, Ray. DeSota, Major. Coal mines and mining ‐ Picketing. Guns. Adolescents ‐ Roles in society. Mulkeytown March. Truextraur Strip Mine. Illinois ‐ Tillon. Illinois ‐ Coulterville. Illinois ‐ Pinkville. Illinois ‐ Mulkeytown. Illinois ‐ DuQuoin. Unions and unionization ‐ Violence. 276 Kathleen Coal Mine. United Mine Workers of America ‐ Subdistrict 9. Progressive Mine Workers of America. Lee, Jess. Illinois ‐ Elksville. Education. Coal miners. Unions ‐ Contracts. Progressive Mine Workers of America. Unions and unionization. Depression. Illinois ‐ DuQuoin. 250. EUGENE RICE. Coulterville, Illinois, 10 December 1977. An interview with Rice, a retired coal miner born in 1908, conducted by Barbara Herndon. Rice recalls his childhood and early life in southern Illinois and his entry into the coal mines. He discusses the Progressive Miners Union, working and safety conditions in the coal mines, homelife in a company town and the "Buddy system. Two cassettes. (R276‐277) Index terms: Illinois ‐ Coulterville. Illinois ‐ Winkle. Coal mines and mining. Herndon, Barbara. Coal miners (performers). Mulkeytown March. Unions and unionization. Coal mines and mining ‐ Safety measures. Coal mines and mining ‐ Working conditions. Immigrants ‐ Irish. Illinois ‐ Nashville. Coal mines and mining ‐ Buddy system. Company towns. Immigrants ‐ German. Illinois ‐ Tamero. Education. Illinois ‐ Coulterville. Utility companies. Illinois ‐ Gobbler's Knob. Illinois ‐ Windy City. Company housing. Company stores. Coal mines and mining ‐ Explosives. Schools. Illinois ‐ Franklin. Progressive Mine Workers of America. Coal ‐ Transportation. Homelife. Gardening. Poultry. Livestock. Women ‐ Housewives and their work. Women ‐ Roles in society. 277 Roads ‐ Construction. Recreation. Diet. Immigrants ‐ English. Immigrants ‐ Italian. Immigrants ‐ Welsh. Immigration ‐ Routes and patterns. Immigration ‐ Routes and patterns. Mules and muledriving. Coal mines and mining ‐ Study and teaching. Coal mines and mining ‐ Working conditions. Unions ‐ Officials. Osborne, Sal. Wisely, Tom. Coal mines and mining ‐ Safety measures. Lewis, John L. Afro‐Americans. Diet. Unions and unionization ‐ Reform movements. Coal mines and mining ‐ Picketing. Boyle, Tony. Miller, Arnold. Coal mines and mining ‐ Buddy system. Coal mines and mining ‐ Safety measures. Immigrants ‐ Italian. Education. Coal mines and mining ‐ Working conditions. Coal mines and mining ‐ Wages and hours. Mules and muledriving. Unions and unionization. Company housing. Illinois ‐ Windy city. Coal. homelife. Company housing. Depression. Illinois ‐ Nashville. 251. RUSSELL DAWE. Voliere, Illinois, 11 December 1977. An interview with Dawe, a retired coal miner and former director of the Illinois Department of Mines and Minerals, conducted by Barbara Herndon. Dawe recalls his early life in southern Illinois, compares techniques, production standards, and safety in the early days with the present time. He defends the coal companies against overzealous criticism and the overburdening of federal regulations. Three cassettes. (R278‐280) Index terms: Illinois ‐ Voliere. Dawe, Russell. Immigrants ‐ English. Education. Coal mines and mining ‐ Working conditions. Coal mines and mining ‐ Safety regulations. Coal mines and mining. 278 Herndon, Barbara. Illinois Department of Mines and Minerals. Coal miners (performers). Soldiers. World War I. Children. Migration (United States ‐ Eastward). Religion. Immigration ‐ Routes and patterns. New Mexico. Colorado. Housing. Illinois ‐ Zeigler. Illinois ‐ Franklin County. Old North Coal Mine. New North Coal Mine No. 11. Coal mines. Coal mines and mining ‐ Production standards. Coal mines and mining ‐ Economic aspects. Coal ‐ Transportation. Coal. Harriman, George. Coal mines and mining ‐ Disasters. Oil and gas industry. Coal miners ‐ Psychology. Coal mines and mining ‐ Buddy system. Coal mines and mining ‐ Accidents. Coal mines and mining ‐ Management. Coal mines and mining ‐ Strikes ‐ Wildcat. Coal mines and mining ‐ Wages and hours. Coal companies. Coal mining machinery. Coal ‐ Trade. Unions and unionization. United Mine Workers of America. Coal mines and mining ‐ Laws and legislation. Coal mines and mining ‐ Reclamation. Illinois ‐ Perry County. Randolph County. Coal companies. Consolidation Coal Company. Holloway, Bob. Inland Coal Company. Coal ‐ Sulphur content. Agriculture. United States Department of Mine Safety and Health Administration. Coal mines and mining ‐ Wages and hours. Coal mines and mining ‐ Job description. Coal mines and mining ‐ Study and teaching. Coal mines and mining ‐ Management. Coal mines and mining ‐ Safety measures. 279 Coal mines and mining ‐ Laws and legislation. Coal mines and mining ‐ Economic aspects. Coal miners ‐ Psychology. Coal mines and mining ‐ Working conditions. Coal mines and mining ‐ Safety measures. Coal mines and mining ‐ Production. Coal mines and mining ‐ Study and teaching. Coal mines and mining ‐ Safety measures. Coal mines and mining. 252. ALFRED SEELING. Canton, Illinois, 14 December 1977. An interview with Seeling, a strip mine manager, conducted by Nick Cherniavsky concerning his career with the Freeman Coal Company. He discusses, in depth, the effect of environmental legislation on the coal stripping industry and his company's early efforts at reclamation. One cassette. (R281) Index terms: Seeling, Alfred. Illinois ‐ Canton. Coal mines and mining. Coal companies. Coal mines and mining ‐ Environmental aspects. Coal mines and mining ‐ Strip mining. Cherniavsky, Nick. Freeman United Coal Company. Minnesota ‐ Winona. Wisconsin ‐ Fountain City. Coal mines and mining ‐ Reclamation. Wisconsin ‐ Milwaukee. Railroads. Northwestern Railroad. Illinois ‐ Lewistown. Waukeshaw (?) Motor Company. United Electric Coal Company. Coal ‐ Trade. Illinois ‐ DuQuoin. Fidelity Coal Mine. Coal mines and mining ‐ Working conditions. Kentucky ‐ Evanston. Kentucky ‐ Prestonburg. Coal mines. Coal mines and mining ‐ Management. Coal mines and mining ‐ Economic aspects. Illinois River. New Banner Coal Mine. Colby, Frank. Seastrom, Paul. Agriculture. Marriage and marital relations. Coal mines and mining ‐ Laws and legislation. Freeman United Coal Company. Coal mines and mining ‐ Economic aspects. Illinois ‐ Canton. 280 Coal mines and mining ‐ Reclamation. Coal mines and mining ‐ Environmental aspects. Coal mines and mining ‐ Strip mining. Fidelity Coal Mine. Illinois ‐ Canton. Kentucky ‐ Madisonville. Illinois ‐ DuQuoin. Coal mines and mining ‐ Strip mining. 253. PETER SPARTIN. Canton, Illinois, 19 December 1977. An interview with Spartin, Vice‐President of Engineering and Mine Development for Freeman United Coal Company, conducted by Nick Cherniavsky concerning his career as a civil engineer, a review of his company's reclamation projects, his views on the future of coal and its relationship to other energy sources and the economic implications of the oil embargo. One cassette. (R282) Index terms: Coal mines and mining ‐ Laws and legislation. Coal mines and mining. Engineers (performers). Illinois ‐ Canton. Spartin, Peter. Fishing. Greece. Coal mines and mining ‐ Reclamation. Illinois Institute of Technology. Cherniavsky, Nick. Freeman United Coal Company. Coal companies. Coal mines and mining ‐ Management. Coal mines and mining ‐ Environmental aspects. Coal ‐ Transportation. Illinois No. 2 Seam. Coal ‐ Sulphur content. Coal mines and mining ‐ Production standards. Coal mines and mining ‐ Mechanization. Unions ‐ Contracts. Unions and unionization. Coal mining machinery. Coal mines and mining ‐ Strip mining. Illinois ‐ Chicago. Immigrants ‐ Greek. United Electric Coal Company. Universities and colleges. Coal mines and mining ‐ Economic aspects. Coal mines and mining ‐ Safety regulations. Coal mines and mining ‐ Safety measures. Coal gasification. Coal mines and mining ‐ Strikes. United Mine Workers of America. Coal mines and mining ‐ Labor productivity. Coal mines and mining ‐ Research. Unions ‐ Contracts. Coal miners. 281 Coal mines and mining ‐ Economic aspects. Coal mines and mining ‐ Strip mining. Illinois ‐ Canton. Coal mining machinery. 254. LOUISE BROWN. Canton, Illinois, 20 December 1977. An interview with Mrs. Brown, a coal miner's widow born in 1910, conducted by Richard Ruskin. Mrs. Brown recalls her childhood and early life in rural Fulton County, Illinois. She discusses conflict between the Progressive Mine Workers and the United Mine Workers and her husband's experiences as a muledriver. One cassette, transscription available. (R283) Index terms: Illinois ‐ Canton. Brown, Louise. Housewives (performers). Coal miners. Ruskin, Richard. Coal mines and mining. Unions and unionization. Illinois ‐ Fulton County. United Mine Workers of America. Progressive Mine Workers of America. Depression. Marriage and marital relations. Coal mines and mining ‐ Strip mining. Buckhart Coal Mine. Brown, Charles. Women ‐ Roles in society. Child labor. Farmers and farming. Big Creek Coal Mine. Coal mines. Illinois ‐ Burkhart Township. Illinois ‐ Fulton County ‐ Buckhardt's School. Schools. Sutton and Moore Lumber Company. Lumber companies. Immigrants. Edmundson, Ray. Lewis, John L. United Mine Workers of America ‐ District 12. HABrown, Charles. Mules and muledriving. Coal mines and mining ‐ Job description. Unions and unionization ‐ Violence. Coal mines and mining ‐ Strikes. Coal mines and mining ‐ Wages and hours. Illinois ‐ Bryant. Unions ‐ Contracts. Drake Mine. Illinois ‐ Saint David. United Mine Workers of America. Progressive Mine Workers of America. 282 255. LILA HAPONSTALL. Canton, Illinois, 21 December 1977. An interview with Mrs. Haponstall, a coal miner's widow born in 1910, conducted by Nick Cherniavsky. Mrs. Haponstall recalls her childhood and early life in rural Montana, and describes her husband's work and safety measures taken in the mines. One cassette, partially unintelligible. (R284) Index terms: Illinois ‐ Canton. Haponstall, Lila. Coal mines and mining. Cherniavsky, Nick. Housewives (performers). Coal miners. Haponstall, Henry. Illinois ‐ Gallagher. Transportation. Schools. Farmers and farming. Montana ‐ Planwood. Women ‐ Roles in society. Unions and unionization. Unions and unionization ‐ Reform movements. Coal mines and mining ‐ Accidents. Unions and unionization ‐ Violence. Coal mines and mining ‐ Wages and hours. Coal mines and mining ‐ Management. Coal mines and mining ‐ Safety measures. Depression. Coal miners. 256. GALE O. LIVERS Canton, Illinois, 21 December 1977. An interview with Livers, a retired coal miner born in 1901, conducted by Nick Cherniavsky concerning his childhood in Indiana and his work as a miner in Montana and Fulton County, Illinois. He discusses strip mining and its environmental implications and contrasts mining in Montana and Illinois. Three cassettes. (R285‐286, and 286.1) Index terms: Entertainment. Illinois ‐ Canton. Livers, Gale. Coleman, Dr. Coal miners (performers). Coal mines and mining. Cherniavsky, Nick. Hospitals. Coal companies. Illinois ‐ Fulton County. Unions and unionization. Indiana ‐ Reynolds. Coal mines and mining ‐ Accidents. Montana ‐ Big sandy. Railroads ‐ Construction. Railroads. United Electric Coal Company. Stannard, Fred. 283 Housing. Immigrants ‐ Mexican. Texas ‐ Rio Grand Valley. Marriage and marital relations. Coal mines and mining ‐ Economic aspects. Coal mining machinery. Depression. Steelmills and steelmaking. Illinois ‐ Chicago. Farmers and farming. Haponstall, Deacon. Coal ‐ Transportation. United Mine Workers of America. Coal mines. Cemeteries. Montana ‐ Roundup. Blue Bonnie Coal Mine. Buckhart Coal Mine. Coal miners. Unions ‐ Organizers. Coal mines and mining ‐ Wages and hours. Progressive Mine Workers of America. Unions and unionization ‐ Violence. Moonshine and moonshining. Coal mines and mining ‐ Safety measures. Coal miners ‐ Psychology. Coal mines and mining ‐ Strip mining. Coal mines and mining ‐ Reclamation. Northern Pacific Railroad. Montana. Coal companies. Big Creek Coal Company. Coal ‐ Sulphur content. Coal mines and mining ‐ Environmental aspects. Immigrants ‐ Czechoslovakian. Little Sister Coal Company. Horses. Illinois Militia. Skinner, Raymond. Mulkeytown March. Coal Miner's War. Dress. Afro‐Americans. Lawmen. Strikebreakers. Boyle, Tony. Lewis, John L. Illinois ‐ Canton. Progressive Mine Workers of America. Coal ‐ Transportation. "dog holes". 284 Truax, (?). Sternber, (?). Coal ‐ Transportation. Coal mining machinery. Coal mines and mining ‐ Strip mining. Coal mines and mining ‐ Wages and hours. Coal mining machinery. Unions and unionization ‐ Violence. South Dakota ‐ Everett City. Farmers and farming. Medicine and health care. 257. FRANK ENGLAND. Springfield, Illinois, 11 January 1978. An interview with England, a former coal miner and Progressive Mine Workers of America activist, born in 1916, conducted by Nick Cherniavsky concerning England's childhood in Springfield, his years as a muledriver, and his experiences as a member of the Progressive Mine Workers of America. He discusses his later life as a steelworker and contrasts it with his coal mining days. England served as an elected union official, both as a steelworker and as a coal miner. Two cassettes. (R287‐288) Index terms: Coal ‐ Trade. Medicine and health care. Education. Panther Creek No. 2 Coal Mine. Mules and muledriving. Illinois ‐ Peoria. Schools ‐ Harrison Grade School. Peabody Coal Company. Immigrants ‐ English. Colorado ‐ Superior. Coal companies. Coal mines and mining. Cherniavsky, Nick. Unions and unionization ‐ Reform movements. United Mine Workers of America. Unions and unionization ‐ Elections. Keck, Les. Lewis, John L. Unions and unionization ‐ Benefits. Clark, Dan. Unions and unionization ‐ Violence. Unions ‐ Contracts. Mulkeytown March. Outlaws and prisoners. Lawmen. United Mine Workers of America. Gramlich, Arthur. Illinois ‐ Mount Olive. Glasgow, Jack. Industrial workers. Thrush, Lloyd. Unions ‐ Officials. New North Coal Mine. 285 Immigrants ‐ French. Coal mines and mining ‐ Management. Coal mines and mining ‐ Safety measures. Coal mines and mining ‐ Wages and hours. Coal mines and mining ‐ Dust control. Coal miners ‐ Diseases and hygiene. United Mine Workers of America. Coal mines and mining ‐ Economic aspects. Miller, Arnold. Discrimination. Afro‐Americans. Coal mines and mining ‐ Strikes ‐ Wildcat. Coal miners ‐ Psychology. Mules and muledriving. Coal mines and mining ‐ Accidents. Coal mines and mining ‐ Working conditions. Progressive Mine Workers of America ‐ Women's Auxillary. Ozanic, Joe. Edmundson, Ray. Coal mines and mining ‐ Communication systems. Unions and unionization. Progressive Mine Workers of America. Coal miners (performers). Illinois ‐ Springfield. Newspapers. Congress of International Organizations. Festivals and celebrations. Jones, Mary H. "Mother". American Federation of Labor. Illinois ‐ Mount Olive. Unions and unionization ‐ Elections. United Mine Workers of America. Progressive Mine Workers of America. Unions and unionization ‐ Violence. Unions and unionization ‐ elections. Unions ‐ Officials. Lewis, John L. Progressive Mine Workers of America. Unions ‐ Contracts. Gramlich, Arthur. Lewis, John L. Illinois ‐ Springfield. Unions and unionization ‐ Violence. Progressive Mine Workers of America. Unions and unionization ‐ Elections. Progressive Mine Workers of America. Coal mines and mining. 258. DOMINIC BERTOT. Coal City, Illinois, 4 February 1978. An interview with Bertot, a retired coal miner born in 1888, conducted by Nick Cherniavsky concerning Bertot's childhood in Coal City, Illinois, and subsequent life, work and 286 experiences as a miner in the central Illinois coal fields. He describes the operation of a company store, the use of mules, and safety conditions in the mines. Two cassettes, quality poor, partially transcribed. (R289‐290) Index terms: United Mine Workers of America. Health ‐ Occupational hazards. Coal mines and mining ‐ Safety measures. Coal mines and mining ‐ Accidents. Smallencaky, Lynn. Immigrants ‐ French. Coal miners (performers). Cherniavsky, Nick. Illinois ‐ Auburn. Coal mines and mining. Illinois ‐ Montgomery County ‐ Hillsboro. Immigrants ‐ Italian. Coal mines and mining ‐ Working conditions. Company stores. Coal mines and mining ‐ Wages and hours. Coal mines and mining ‐ Production standards. Mules and muledriving. Education. Camel Brothers Coal Company. Big Four Star Coal Company. Coal mines and mining ‐ Disasters. Illinois ‐ Granville. Coal mines. Coal mines and mining ‐ Fire and fire prevention. Cherry Coal Mine. Illinois ‐ Cherry. Pensions. Coal companies. Coal companies. Education. Marriage and marital relations. Genardi, Elizabeth. Coal miners. Unions and unionization. England, Frank. Bertot, Dominic. Illinois ‐ Coal City. Scurry, John. Coal mines and mining ‐ Buddy system. Child labor. Coal mines and mining ‐ Working conditions. Illinois ‐ Coal City. Coal mines and mining ‐ Accidents. Coal mines and mining ‐ Wages and hours. Mules and muledriving. Illinois ‐ Auburn. Coal mines and mining ‐ Accidents. Coal mines and mining ‐ Working Conditoons. 287 259. JAMES HIGHNIGHT. Beardstown, Illinois, 28 June 1978. An interview with Hignight, a retired coal miner born in 1911, conducted by Barbara Herndon. Hignight details the use of shot in mines and the effects of poor shot placement. He discusses his training and work as a blacksmith during the depression and describes a mine with a horse‐drawn shaft. He also discusses tools used by a miner in "low coal" and the maintenance of proper air flow in mining. One cassette. (R291) Index terms: Hignight, James. Coal miners (performers). Illinois ‐ Beardstown. Education. Herndon, Barbara. Unions and unionization. Coal mines and mining. Schools. Kansas ‐ Olachie. Migration (United States ‐ Westward). Farmers and farming. Illinois ‐ Ripley. Childhood ‐ Games. Indians. Coal mines and mining ‐ Job description. Agricultural machinery and equipment. Roads ‐ Construction. Illinois ‐ Brown County ‐ LaGrange Locks. Coal companies. Big Four Coal Company. Coal mines and mining ‐ Terminology. Missouri ‐ Saint Louis. Illinois ‐ Colchester. Coal mines and mining ‐ Safety measures. Coal mines and mining ‐ Explosives. Coal mines and mining ‐ Equipment and supplies. Coal mining machinery. Coal mines and mining ‐ Explosives. Coal mines and mining ‐ Management. Coal mines and mining ‐ Working conditions. Usserey, Charlie. Pershing, Chip. Illinois ‐ Norris. Bonds, Elton. Bonds Coal Company. Hignight, Mose. Cooper, Jim. Coal ‐ Transportation. Rose, Plas. Blacksmiths and blacksmithing. Men ‐ Roles in society. Coal miners ‐ Psychology. Teamsters Union. Coal mines and mining ‐ Safety measures. 288 Brown's Coal Company. Hall, Ray. Steelmills and steelmaking. Industrial workers. Pennsylvania ‐ Harrisburg. Civilian Conservation Corps. Coal mines and mining ‐ Explosvies. Coal mines and mining. Coal mines and mining ‐ Terminology. Coal mines and mining ‐ Equipment and supplies. Blacksmiths and blacksmithing. Education. 260. LOUIS LEHMANN AND METILDA OSCHMANN LEHMANN. Helvetia, Randolph County, WV, 25 July 1978. An interview with Mr. Lehmann, who was born in 1902 of German descent in Helvetia and Mrs. Lehmann, born in 1907 of Swiss descent in Helvetia, conducted by Elaine Eff, Eleanor Mailloux and an unknown interviewer. The discussion centers around the Lehmann family migration to West Virginia, winemaking, cheesemaking and German and Swiss folksongs. Two cassettes, quality fair. (R292‐293) Index terms: Lehmann, Louis. Lehmann, Metilad Oschamnn. Immigrants ‐ Swiss. Immigrants ‐ German. Randolph County ‐ Helvetia. Mailloux, Eleanor. Eff, Elaine. Lehmann, Henry. Upholsters and upholstering. Helvetia ‐ Economic development. Land and real estate speculation. Immigration ‐ Routes and patterns. Folksongs. chessemakers and cheesemaking. Wine and winemaking. Art and artists. Railroads. Birghain family. Helvetia ‐ Houses. Architecture. Music and musicians. Napoleonic Wars. Singing. Songs ‐ German. Cheese and cheesemaking. Folklore. Wine and winemaking. 261. WEST VIRGINIA LABOR HISTORY ASSOCIATION. Beckley, Raleigh County, WV, 17 November 1978. A seminar held by the West Virginia Labor History Association at the National Mine and Safety Academy. The discussion, moderated by Lois McLean, includes a description of the federal government's efforts in the area of mine safety and a panel discussion 289 with a group of retired miners concerning changes in safety conditions in coal mining. Two reels (5") 3 3/4 ips. (R294‐
295) Index terms: Raleigh County ‐ Beckley. West Virginia Labor History Association. Massey, Ed. Coal miners (performers). National Mine Health and Safety Academy. McLean, Lois. Buncj, Carl. Irwin, Wiley. Coal mines and mining ‐ Laws and legislation. Coal mines and mining. West Virginia ‐ History. Fayette County ‐ Eccles. Coal Act of 1969. United States Department of Labor. Mine Enforcement and Safety Administration. Sports ‐ Baseball. Carter, E.E. Byrd, Senator Robert. Coal mines and mining ‐ Safety measures. Raleigh Coal and Coke Company. Coal companies. Dillard, James. Payne, Nathan "Schoolboy". Raleigh County ‐ Winding Gulf. Raleigh County ‐ Glen Rogers. Alabama ‐ Birmingham. Republic Steel Corporation. Steel companies. Dwyer, Lawrence "Peggy". Titler, George. Coal mines and mining ‐ Dust control. Forren, Robert. Fayette County ‐ Lochgelly. Coal mines and mining ‐ Working conditions. United Mine Workers of America ‐ Safety committees. Carter, Richard. Knights of Labor. Coal mines and mining ‐ Safety measures. Coal mines and mining ‐ Accidents. Coal mines and mining ‐ Buddy system. Unions and unionization ‐ Benefits. Coal mines and mining ‐ Job description. Coal mines and mining ‐ "Cycle system". Coal mines and mining ‐ Mechanization. Fayette County ‐ Layland. Coal mining machinery. Coal mines and mining ‐ Wages and hours. "Tally sheets". 290 Child labor. Coal mines and mining ‐ Buddy system. 262. WEST VIRGINIA LABOR HISTORY ASSOCIATION. Beckley, Raleigh County, WV, 17 November 1978. A presentaion before the Association by Lois McLean concerning "Mother" Jones and her role as a strike leader in the West Virginia coal fields between 1912 and 1913. One reel (5") 3 3/4 ips. (R296) Index terms: West Virginia Labor History Association. McLean, Lois. Glasscock, Governor William E. Murder. Politics and politicians. Educators (performers). Coal mines and mining ‐ Strikes. Jones, Mary H. "Mother". Raleigh County ‐ Beckley. Massey, Ed. Bloodletting in Appalachia (a book). Lee, Howard. McCormick, Kiel. Unions ‐ Organizers. Coal mines and mining. Unions and unionization. Tent colonies. United Mine Workers of America. Marion County ‐ Fairmont. Mitchell, John. Paint Creek Coal Company. Coal companies. Kanawha County ‐ Cabin Creek. Kanawha County ‐ Paint Creek. West Virginia State Police. Kanawha County ‐ Charleston. Lawmen. Guns. Bennett, Judge. Wilson, William B. Washington, D.C. Borah, Senator. Outlaws and prisoners. West Virginia National Guard. Scott, Hal. Coal mines and mining ‐ Strikes ‐ Violence. Kanawha County ‐ Kayford. Unions ‐ Contracts. Hatfield Settlement. United States Senate Investigating Committee. Kerns, Senator. Goff, Senator. Chilton, Senator. Hatfield, Governor Henry Drury. 291 Kanawha County ‐ Pratt. Kanawha County ‐ Leewood. Jackson, Grace. Unions ‐ Organizers. Keeney, Frank. Immigrants ‐ Italian. Kanawha County ‐ Holly Grove. Kanawha County ‐ Montgomery. Railroads. Company towns. Baldwin‐Felts Detective Agency. Hotels and inns. Kanawha County ‐ Charleston ‐ Fleetwood Hotel. Unions and unionization ‐ Violence. Kanawha County ‐ Mucklow. Kanawha County ‐ Eskdale. Socialism. Hayes, Frank. Southern Pacific Railroad. Debs, Eugene V. "Miners Magazine". O'Neal, John. Western Federation of Miners. Kanawha Valley Operators Association. Unions ‐ Organization. United Mine Workers of America ‐ District 29. United Mine Workers of America ‐ District 17. Cleveland Federation of Labor. Appeal to Reason (magazine). Kansas ‐ Girard. Raleigh County ‐ Beckley. Cleveland Citizen (Magazine). Baldwin‐Felts Detective Agency. Socialism. Hanford, Dr. Baldwin‐Felts Detective Agency. Kanawha County ‐ Holly Grove. Glasscok, Governor. Baltimore Sun (Newspaper). Kanawha County ‐ Cabin Creek. Baldwin‐Felts Detective Agency. Stringer, (?). 263. WEST VIRGINIA LABOR HISTORY ASSOCIATION. Beckley, Raleigh County, 18 November 1978. A presentation by historians Keith Dix and Mike Yarrow concerning the introduction of machine loading in the coal industry and its its effects upon labor. Partial reel (5") 3 3/4 ips. (R297‐298) Index terms: West Virginia Labor History Association. Dix, Keith. Raleigh County ‐ Beckley. Coal mines and mining ‐ Economic aspects. 292 Coal mining machinery. Historians (performers). Yarrow, Mike. Coal mines and mining ‐ Labor productivity. Coal mines and mining ‐ Mechanization. Coal mines and mining ‐ Wages and hours. Coal mines and mining ‐ Strikes ‐ Wildcat. Coal mines. Braverman, Nancy. 264. WEST VIRGINIA LABOR HISTORY ASSOCIATION. Raleigh County, Beckley, 18 November 1978. A presentation by historian Fred Barkey, concerning the correlationship between labor, labor organization and social organizations in Appalachia such as the Redman Fraternal Order. Partial reel (5") 3 3/4 ips. (R299) Index terms: Raleigh County ‐ Beckley. West Virginia Labor History Association. Whitestone Lodge of the Redmen. Men's organizations ‐ Fraternal Order of Redman. Historians (performers). Barkey, Fred. American Revolution. Men's organizations ‐ Sons of Liberty. Recreation. Fayette County. Kanahwa County ‐ Gallagher. Socialism. Roosevelt, President Franklin D. Scott, Duff. Kanawha County ‐ Cabin Creek. Kanawha County ‐ Mucklow. Scott, Brandt. Men's organizations. 265. WEST VIRGINIA LABOR HISTORY ASSOCIATION. Beckley, Raleigh County, WV, 18 November 1978. A presentation before the Association by history student Randy Lawrence concerning the impact of the coal industry on the people of Appalachia, particulary during the period from 1880 to 1917 with emphasis on McDowell County. One reel (5") 3 3/4 ips. (R300) Index terms: West Virginia Labor History Association. Raleigh County ‐ Beckley. Guggenheim, Phillip. Lawrence, Randy. United States Commission on Industrial Relations. Students (performers). Republican Party. Mcdowell County ‐ Henfield. Populist Political Party. Gutmann, Hermann. Coal mines and mining. Recreation. Immigrants. 293 Afro‐Americans. Coal miners. Migration (West Virginia ‐ Southward). Hunt, Effie. Unions and unionization. Knights of Labor. Virginia ‐ Taswell County. Railroads. Farmers and farming. Atlantic, Mississippi and Ohio Railroad. Virginia ‐ Abs Valley. Kimble, Frederick. McDowell County ‐ History. Kanawha County ‐ Paint Creek. Socialism. Bituminous Coal Operators Association. Baldwin‐Felts Detective Agency. Coal mines and mining ‐ Strikes. Coal trade. Immigration ‐ Motives and circumstances. Recreation. Coal mines and mining. Afro‐Americans. 266. MINNIE BETLER MALCOMB. Helvetia, Randolph County, WV, 6 November 1979. An interview with Minnie Malcomb, who has lived in Helvetia since her birth in 1896, conducted by David Sutton concerning her father's recollections of the early settlement years in Helvetia. She, also talks about childrearing practices, language use, festivals and burial practices in Helvetia during her lifetime. One cassette, quality good, transcription available. (R301) Index terms: Malcomb, Minnie Betler. Randolph County ‐ Helvetia. Women (performers). Helvetia ‐ Language use. Childrearing practices. Helvetia ‐ Settlement of. Sutton, David. Farmers and farming. Helvetia ‐ Settlement of. Immigrants ‐ Swiss. Immigration ‐ Routes and patterns. Education. Helvetia ‐ Roles of women. Funeral practices. Festivals and celebrations. Architecture. Entertainment. Agricultural organizations. Agriculture. Music and musicians. Folk medicine. Dancing. 294 German Reformed Church. Festivals and celebrations. Funeral practices. Helvetia ‐ Language use. Childrearing practices. 267. ANNA ZUMBACH DAETWYLER. Montrose, Randolph County, WV, 9 November 1979. An interview with Anna Daetwyler, a Helvetia native of Swiss descent born in 1901, conducted by David Sutton. The interview concerns Mrs. Daetwyler's recollections of Helvetia which are centered around the wide array of activities in which her family of musicians and craftsmen were involved. She speaks about her family's Swiss heritage and provides information for helping to understand the skills needed to survive in an isolated, self‐sufficient community. Two cassettes, quality good, transcription available. (R302‐303) Index terms: Daetwyler, Anna Zumbach. Randolph County ‐ Montrose. Women (performers). Randolph County ‐ Helvetia. Music and musicians. Immigrants ‐ Swiss. Daetwyler, Paul. Zumbach, Katherine Gimmel. Zumbach, Fred. Crafts and craftsmen. Gardening. Faith healing. Medicine ‐ Folk. Helvetia ‐ Roles of children. Helvetia ‐ Roles of women. Depression. Gristmills. Immigration ‐ Routes and patterns. Immigration (See also emigration). Helvetia ‐ School buildings. Education. Dairymen. Stonemasons. Wagonmakers. Music and musicians. Dancing. Songs ‐ Swiss. Musical instruments. Blacksmiths and blacksmithing. Gimmel family. Zumbach, Gottfried. Gunsmiths. Cabinetmakers and cabinetmaking. chessemakers and cheesemaking. Helvetia ‐ Language use. Helvetia ‐ German School. World War II. Presbyterian Church. 295 Farm clubs. Games (See also Childhood games). Midwives and midwifery. Clergymen. German Reformed Church. Religion. Adolescence. Entertainment. Helvetia ‐ Fastnacht. Festivals and celebrations. Koprio, John. Folklife. Helvetia ‐ Language use. 268. MARY METZENER MORRIS. Helvetia, Randolph County, WV, 18 November 1979. An interview with Mary Morris, daughter of Emil and Margaret Burkey Metzener, Swiss immigrants, born in 1895, conducted by David Sutton concerning her childhood and adolescent years in Helvetia, recollections of her father's and grandfather's immigration to Ohio and migration to West Virginia, education and language use in Helvetia, musical and singing traditions. One cassette, quality good, transcription available. (R304) Index terms: Women (performers). Morris, Mary Metzener. Randolph County ‐ Helvetia. Metzener, Emil. Immigrants ‐ Swiss. Music and musicians. Helvetia ‐ Language use. Education. Children. Sutton, David. Burkey, Margaret. Immigration ‐ Routes and patterns. Singing. Festivals and celebrations. Childrearing practices. Metzener, Casper. Gardening. Helvetia ‐ Migration out. Metzener, Emil, Jr. Religion. German Reformed Church. Dress. Architecture. Education. Music. Singing. Education. Immigrants ‐ Swiss. 269. MRS. LOUISA LOCKARD MAPLE. Braxton County, WV, 10 November 1979. An interview with Mrs. Maple, daughter of the Bulltown blacksmith, conducted by John D. Hymes, Jr., concerning her early years in the Bulltown 296 community and a description of her father's blacksmith work. Two cassettes, quality good, abstracts available. (R305‐
306) Index terms: Marple, Mrs. Louisa Lockard. Cunningham family. Braxton County. Braxton County ‐ Napier. Morticians. Lawmen. Horses. Utilities ‐ Telephone. Automobiles. Transportation. Women (performers). Blacksmiths and blacksmithing. Braxton County ‐ Bulltown. Funeral practices. Hymes, John D., Jr. Braxton County ‐ Burnsville. Braxton County ‐ Bulltown ‐ physical description. Women ‐ Housewives and their work. Agricultural machinery and equipment. Schools ‐ Bulltown School. Braxton County ‐ Flatwoods. Gristmills. Farmers and farming. Education. Lovett family. Typhoid Fever. Educators. Cunningham, Flodie. Medicine and health care. Recreation ‐ Box socials. Recreation. Turkeys. Poultry. Recreation ‐ Spelling bees. Livestock ‐ Sheep. Currence and Stalnaker Cattle Business. Weston and Gauley Bridge Turnpike. Turnpikes. Lockard family. Blacksmiths and blacksmithing ‐ Equipment and supplies. Livestock ‐ Cattle. Diet. Men's organizations. Women ‐ Roles in society. Livestock ‐ Hogs. Braxton County ‐ Falls Mill. Butchering. Churches. 297 Housing. Braxton County ‐ Bulltown ‐ Covered Bridge. Clergymen. Frog Pond Church. Merchants. Campbell family. Norman's Store. Smith family. Dennison family. Cunningham family. taylor family. Weimer family. Merchants. Newspapers. Trees ‐ Orchards. Weavers and weaving ‐ Machinery. Braxton County ‐ Bulltown ‐ Post Office. Currence family. Stalnaker family. Lovett family. Spinning wheels. Wool. Bosley, Jim. Trees ‐ Sycamores. Brown, Dave. Weavers and weaving ‐ Equipment and supplies. Weavers and weaving. Storytelling. Oxen. Loggers and logging. Transportation. Cunningham, John. Women ‐ Housewives and their work. Food preservation. Men ‐ Roles in society. Food preservation. Canemills. Braxton County ‐ Heaters. Wagons. Shaver, Frank. Braxton County ‐ Bulltown ‐ Governemnt. Salt Mines. Courting customs. Recreation. Churches. Frog Pond Church. Family life. Automobiles. Marriage and marital relations. Hunting. Bartering. 298 Dress. Sawmills. Loggers and logging. Diet. braxton County ‐ Bulltown. Braxton County ‐ Heaters. Braxton County ‐ Bulltown. Children. Roads. Snopps, Mr. Blacksmiths and blacksmithing. Food preservation. Recreation. Food preservation. Men ‐ Roles in society. Food preservation. Blacksmiths and blacksmithing. Shaver, Mr. Butchering. Lovett, Dr. Men ‐ Roles in society. Haskins, Mr. 270. HELEN SCHNEIDER SUTTON. Helvetia, Randolph County, WV, 30 December 1979. An interview with Helen Sutton, a teacher in Helvetia born in 1915, conducted by David Sutton concerning her parents immigration to the United States and topics related to the community and people of Helvetia. Two cassettes, quality good, transcription available. (R307‐
308) Index terms: Sutton, Helen Schneider. Folk medicine. Helvetia ‐ Roles of women. Helvetia ‐ Roles of children. Helvetia ‐ Language use. Religion. Farmers and farming. Harnessmaking. Medicine and health care. Childrearing practices. Immigration ‐ Motives and circumstances. Immigrants ‐ Czechoslovakian. Immigrants ‐ Swiss. Immigration ‐ Routes and patterns. Sutton, David. Educators (performers). Randolph County ‐ Helvetia. Education. Folklore. Diet. Agriculture. Funeral practices. Livestock. 299 Switzerland ‐ Saint Gallen. Schneider, Herman. German Reformed Church. Churches. Religion. Festivals and celebrations. Agricultural organizations. Marriage rituals. Entertainment. Schneider, Albvin. World War II. Helvetia ‐ Community Hall. Kolan, Babette. Folklore. Childrearing practices. Medicine and health care. 271. EUGENE DAETWYLER. Marlinton, Pocahontas County, WV, 18 February 1979. An interview with Daetwyler, a native Helvetian author and banker born in 1895, conducted by David Sutton, concerning the Daetwyler family and Helvetian society at the turn of the century. He is the author of a brief history of Helvetia, "The Story of Helvetia". Two cassettes, quality good, transcriptions available. (R309‐310) Index terms: Daetwyler, Eugene. Pocahontas County ‐ Marlinton. Bankers (performers). Randolph County ‐ Helvetia. Daetwyler family. Sutton, David. Rohner, Jacob. Universities and colleges. Davis and Elkins College. Recreation. Bankers and banking. Blacksmiths and blacksmithing. Nachtigall, John. Teuscher, John Jr. Education. Shoemakers and shoemaking. Immigration (See also emigration). Williams, Tom. Depression. Religion. Dancing. Presbyterian Church. German Reformed Church. Festivals and celebrations. Entertainment. Agriculture. Kresler, Benny. Agricultural organizations. Helvetia ‐ Education. 300 Marriage rituals. Women's organizations. 272. PAUL DAETWYLER. Montrose, Randolph County, WV, 12 November 1979. An interview with Daetwyler, a Helvetia native and ex‐logger born in 1898, conducted by David Sutton concerning the logging industry in and around Helvetia circa 1912‐1930, labor, the chemical wood industry and local economics. One cassette, quality good, transcription available. (R311) Index terms: Randolph County ‐ Montrose. Daetwyler, Paul. Randolph County ‐ Helvetia. Immigrants. Loggers and logging. Sutton, David. Loggers (performers). Chemical industry. Festivals and celebrations. Men's organizations. Depression. Immigrants ‐ Hungarian. Immigrants ‐ Austrian. Fishing. Logging industry. 273. GENEVIEVE HOFER. Dailey, Randolph County, WV, 27 November 1979. An interview with Mrs. Hofer, a teacher and native Helvetian born in 1918, conducted by David Sutton concerning everyday life in Helvetia during the depression, religious life in the community and her research work on the Hofer family. One cassette, quality good, transcription available. (R312) Index terms: Hofer family. Hofer, Genevieve Hofer. Religion. Randolph County ‐ Dailey. Depression. Sutton, David. Randolph County ‐ Helvetia. Educators (performers). Hofer, Kathrina. German Reformed Church. Festivals and celebrations. Presbyterian Church. Folklife. Recreation. Hunting. Childrearing practices. Educators. Bakers and baking. Transportation. Religion. Helvetia ‐ Socio‐economic change. Women ‐ Roles in society. 301 Four H Clubs. Helvetia ‐ Migration out. Education. Helvetia ‐ Fastnacht. Farm clubs. Hofer, John. Livestock. Helvetia ‐ Roles of women. Agriculture. Organizations and societies. Immigration ‐ Routes and patterns. Helvetia ‐ Migration out. Depression. 274. MYRTLE BOWERSACK KOERNER. Helvetia, Randolph County, WV, 17 February 1979. An interview with Mrs. Bowersack, a life‐long resident of Helvetia born in 1892, conducted by David Sutton concerning her GermanSwiss background and the arrival of the railroad in Helvetia. The recording also contains several German hymns sung by Mrs. Koerner. Two cassettes, quality good, transcription available. (R313‐314) Index terms: Immigrants ‐ Swiss. Koerner, Myrtle Bowersack. Railroads. Hymns. Railroads ‐ Working conditions. Festivals and celebrations. German Reformed Church. Music and musicians. Immigrants ‐ German. Randolph County ‐ Helvetia. Sutton, David. Women (performers). Immigrants ‐ Austrian. Songs ‐ Swiss. Sneberger, Mrs. Bencinea family. Koerner, Paul. Wine and winemaking. Dancing. Agriculture. Helvetia ‐ Roles of women. Entertainment. Musical instruments. Education. Bornhauser, Anna. Songs ‐ Religious. Singing. Festivals and celebrations. Lipowich, Mrs. Railroads. 302 275. MARGARET SCHNEIDER KOERNER. Helvetia, Randolph County, WV, 26 September 1979. An interview with Mrs. Koerner, a German immigrant born in 1900, conducted by David Sutton concerning her decision to visit the United States, her life on a farm during the depression and her feelings during World War II. Two cassettes, quality good. (R315‐316) Index terms: Koerner, Margaret Schneider. Women (performers). Randolph County ‐ Helvetia. Sutton, David. Immigrants ‐ German. Depression. Immigration ‐ Motives and circumstances. World War II. Baskets and basketmakers. Children. Four H Clubs. Farm clubs. Koerner, Kurt. Germany. Education. Depression. Immigrants ‐ German. 276. ANNA MERKLI MCNEAL. Helvetia, Randolph County, 22, 24, 26, 29 January; 25 February; 24 April 1979. A series of interviews with Mrs. McNeal, a teacher and homemaker, born in Helvetia in 1880 of Swiss immigrant parents, Franzisk and Battasar Merkli. The interviews, conducted by David Sutton, concern everyday life in Helvetia during an early stage of the community's development. Mrs. McNeal mentions many names in covering nearly a half century of events, including her marriage to James McNeal of Kingsville, Randolph County, with whom she raised a family and operated a small farm on the outskirts of Helvetia. Six cassettes, quality good, transcription available. (R317‐322) Index terms: McNeal, Anna Merkli. Educators (performers). Randolph County ‐ Helvetia. Carpenters. Housing. Randolph County ‐ Kingsville. McNeal, James. Sutton, David. Merkli, Balthasar. Merkli, Franziska. Helvetia ‐ Roles of women. Helvetia ‐ Settlement House. Immigration ‐ Routes and patterns. Immigration (See also emigration). Helvetia ‐ Location of buildings. Faber family. STORY OF HELVETIA, THE. Clergymen. Pickens, James. Lutz, Charles. Land and real estate speculation. 303 Games ‐ childhood. Cemeteries. Merkli family. Agriculture. Seamstresses. Fahrner, Stewart. Entertainment. Loggers and logging. Singing societies. Music and musicians. Festivals and celebrations. Singing. Livestock. Windmills. Recreation. Songs ‐ Swiss. Dancing. Betz, George. Wine and winemaking. Helvetia ‐ Grutli Verein. Helvetia ‐ Communications. Folklife. Women ‐ Roles in society. Toymakers and toymaking. Hunting. Diet. Helvetia ‐ Roles of men. Helvetia ‐ Roles of women. World War I. Fishing. Education. Food preservation. Madden, Peter. Madden, Martin. Helvetia ‐ Language use. Helvetia ‐ German School. Helvetia ‐ Brass Band. Dancing. Four H Clubs. Farm clubs. Crafts and craftsmen. Homeopathic medicine. Medicine and health care. Afro‐Americans. Huber, Dora. Stucki, Dr. Christian. Blum, Dr. Richard. Helvetia ‐ Migration out. World War II. Depression. Helvetia ‐ Economic development. 304 Songs ‐ Swiss. Koprio, John. Schenk, Fred. Schenk, Paul. Cheese and cheesemaking. Roman Catholic Church. Churches. Aging. Medicine ‐ Folk. Childbearing practices. Gruber, Dr. Franz. Physicians. Marriage rituals. Watchmakers. Randolph County ‐ Turkeybone Mountain. Childrearing practices. Randolph County ‐ Adolph. Randolph County ‐ Hyre Farm. Adolescence. Dress. McNeal family. Pickens, Mrs. James. Women ‐ Social habits. Pickens, James. Randolph County ‐ Florence. Pickens, Elmore. Land and real estate speculation. McNeal, James. Educators. Folklife. Festivals and celebrations. Entertainment (See also recreation). Schloo, Mr. 277. MARY HUBER MARTI. Buckhannon, Upshur County, WV, 13 July, 1979. An interview with Mary Marti, born in Helvetia in 1891, conducted by David Sutton concerning her recollections of the hotel business, school teaching, churches, celebrations and rememberances of family traditions. These traditions include stories from her parents concerning immigration and migration of the Huber and Wuerzer families. Two cassettes, quality good, transcription available. (R323‐324) Index terms: Marti, Mary Huber. Sutton, David. Randolph County ‐ Helvetia. Educators (performers). Upshur County ‐ Buckhannon. Marti, Leonard. Immigration ‐ Routes and patterns. Educators. Hotels and inns. Farmers and farming. Churches. 305 Immigration. Festivals and celebrations. Huber family. Wuerzer family. Helvetia ‐ Language use. Helvetia ‐ Settlement of. Education. Blacksmiths and blacksmithing. Helvetia ‐ Roles of women. Helvetia ‐ Migration out. German Reformed Church. Childrearing practices. Dancing. Koprio, John. Gruber, Dr. Franz. Entertainment. Afro‐Americans. Huber, Dora. Religion. Helvetia ‐ Huber Hotel. Helvetia ‐ Economic development. Medicine and health care. Aging. Medicine ‐ Folk. Helvetia ‐ Language use. Festivals and celebrations. German reformed Church. Blacksmiths and blacksmithing. Hotels and inns. Helvetia ‐ Migration out. Koprio, John. Festivals and celebrations. 278. HELVETIA COMMUNITY FAIR. Helvetia, Randolph County WV, 8 September 1979. A recording of events and a narration of exhibits at the 1979 Helvetia community Fair. Interviews with Betty Biggs, Bruce Betler, Gritly Fuglister, Helen Sutton, Ella Betler and Myrtle Koerner conducted by Susan Leffler concerning aspects of the fair, both now and in the past. The discussions include cheesemaking, cuisine, singing and folk dancing. Also recorded are a number of German hymns, a Swiss song and folk dance music. One cassette, quality good. (R325) Index terms: Betler, Bruce. Biggs, Betty. Helvetia Community Fair. Randolph County ‐ Helvetia. Fugilister, Gritly. Sutton, Helen. Dancing. Leffler, Susan. Koerner, Myrtle Bowersack. Betler, Ella Karlen. Songs ‐ Swiss. Food. 306 Immigrants ‐ Swiss. Immigration ‐ Motives and circumstances. Songs. Cheese and cheesemaking. Diet. Folksongs. 279. ELLA KARLEN BETLER. Helvetia, Randolph County, WV, 26 April, 8, 25 September, 1979. Interviews with Mrs. Betler, daughter of Swiss immigrants, John and Emma Rush Karlen, conducted by David Sutton concerning the life she and her husband, Arnold Betler led on a small mountain farm. She discusses agricultural practices and cycles as well as community life in Helvetia during her childhood and early adult life. Three cassettes, quality good, transcription available. (R326‐329) Index terms: Helvetia ‐ Roles of women. Randolph County ‐ Helvetia. Betler, Ella Karlen. Sutton, David. Karlen, Emma Rush. Karlen, John. Immigrants ‐ Swiss. Immigration (See also emigration). Helvetia ‐ Houses. Agriculture. Betler, Arnold. Epidemics. Funeral practices. Medicine and health care. Farmers and farming. Childrearing practices. Agriculture. German Reformed Church. Music and musicians. Zumbach family. Burkey family. Musical instruments. Dancing. Ross family. Four H Clubs. Helvetia ‐ Community Hall. Museum ‐ Helvetia community. Education. Aging. Rufener, Reverend. Presbyterian Church. Churches. Women ‐ Roles in society. Marti, Mary. Games ‐ childhood. Farming for Better Living Program. World War II. Depression. 307 Medicine ‐ Folk. Betler, Glen. Festivals and celebrations. Midwives and midwifery. Gristmills. Cheese and cheesemaking. Diet. Helvetia ‐ Roles of women. Folklife. Folklore. Gardening. Animal husbandry. Agricultural machinery and equipment. Food preservation. Chemical Helvetia Railroad. Railroads. Farm clubs. Logging camps. Helvetia ‐ Economic development. Rural Electrification Program. Childbearing practices. Agriculture. Helvetia ‐ "Fastnacht". Childrearing practices. 280. WILBUR AND EAGON VEITH. Braxton County, WV, 29 October 1979. An interview with the Veiths, former residents of Falls Mill, conducted by John D. Hymes, Jr., concerning life in Falls Mill. One cassette, quality poor, notes available. (R330) Index terms: Veith, Wilbur. Braxton County ‐ Falls Mill. Veith, Eagon. Hymes, John D., Jr. Churches. Sports ‐ Baseball. Odd Fellows. Men's organizations. Falls Mill Church. Recreation ‐ Swimming. Dancing. Religion. Recreation. Churches. Clergymen. Gristmills. Farmers and farming. Livestock ‐ Cattle. Food preservation. Merchants. Bartering. Loggers and logging. 308 Transportation. Braxton County ‐ Burnsville. Transportation ‐ Wagons. Roads. Burnsville Veneer Mill. Poultry ‐ Turkeys. Lawmen. Education. Schools. Children. Women ‐ Roles in society. Educators. Family life. Braxton County ‐ Falls Mill ‐ physical description. Veith, Wilbur. Veith, Eagon. Braxton County ‐ Falls Mill. Men's organizations. Education. Recreation. Merchants. Livestock ‐ Sheep. Livestock ‐ Cattle. 281. MRS. MAGGIE BOSLEY. Braxton County, WV, 31 October 1979. An interview with Mrs. Bosely, a former resident of Falls Mill, conducted by John D. Hymes, Jr., concerning the culture of the area and the effect of the Burnsville Dam on citizens of the area. One cassette, poor quality, notes available. (R331) Index terms: Bosley, Mr. Maggie. Recreation. Sports. Women's organizations. Men's organizations. Holidays. Recreation. Falls Mill Methodist Protestant Church. Churches. Dancing. Entertainment. Falls Mill Radio Show. Death. Merchants. Braxton County ‐ Falls Mill. Appalachian culture. Braxton County ‐ Burnsville Dam. Hymes, John D., Jr. Women (performers). Bartering. Poultry ‐ Turkeys. Livestock ‐ Sheep. Women ‐ Roles in society. 309 Farmers and farming. Agricultural machinery and equipment. Livestock ‐ Cattle. Roads. Roads ‐ Maintenance. Braxton County ‐ Keith Run School. Schools. Transportation ‐ Horses. Education. Blacksmiths and blacksmithing. Churches ‐ Maintenance. Musical instruments. Music and musicians. Domestic workers. Coal mines and mining. Churches ‐ Afro‐Americans. Funeral practices. Veith, Sam. Marriage rituals. Morticians. Medicine and health care. Transportation ‐ Trains. Hospitals. Utilities ‐ Electricity. Utilities ‐ Telephone. Braxton County ‐ Heaters. Harrison County ‐ Clarksburg. Lawmen. Afro‐Americans. Gabe, Aunt Molly. Williams, French. Outlaws and prisoners. Roads ‐ Construction. Transportation ‐ Automobiles. Lockard Carding Machine. Gristmills. Dealth. Braxton County ‐ Burnsville Dam. Braxton County ‐ Falls Mill. Recreation. Churches. Merchants. lovett, Dr. 282. MR. AND MRS. GUY CURRENCE. Braxton County, WV, 7 November 1979. An interview with Mr. and Mrs. Currence who were farmers in the Bulltown area before construction of the Bulltown Dam. Topics include farming, education, and religion in the Bulltown area. Two cassettes, quality good, notes available. (R332‐333) Index terms: Schools. Braxton County ‐ Bulltown. Farmers (performers). 310 Currence, Mrs. Guy. Currence, Guy. Education. Hymes, John D., Jr. Weavers and weaving. Religion. Cunningham, Flodie. Lockard's Lumber Mill. Merchants. Braxton County ‐ Bulltown ‐ physical description. Women ‐ Roles in society. Bulltown School. Educators ‐ Wages and hours. Fairmont State Normal School. Schools. Educators. Currence, Guy. Recreation. Gristmills. Bartering. Braxton County ‐ Bulltown School. Diet. Shields, Pate. Entertainment ‐ Medicine Shows. Peddlers. Communication. Buchanon family. Braxton County ‐ Napier. Cobblers. Homelife. Farmers and farming ‐ Economic aspects. Braxton County ‐ Currence Farm. Braxton County ‐ Stalnaker Farm. Agricultural machinery and equipment. Livestock ‐ Cattle. Fisher family. Livestock ‐ Sheep. Food preservation. Butchering. Braxton County ‐ "Old Currence Home". Sawmills. Housing. Diet. Women ‐ Housewives and their work. Coal. Loggers and logging. Poultry ‐ Turkeys. Construction industry. Depression. Merchants. Medicine and health care. 311 Braxton County ‐ Bulltown. Construction workers ‐ Wages and hours. Braxton County ‐ Heaters. Childbearing practices. Transportation ‐ Horses. West Virginia State Road Commission. Works Progress Administration. Roads ‐ Construction. Roads. Braxton County ‐ Burnsville. Braxton County ‐ Heaters. Transportation. Clergymen. Churches ‐ Baptist. Religion. Frog Pond Church. Churches. Funeral practices. Transportation ‐ Trains. Transportation ‐ Automobile. Livestock ‐ Sheep. Transportation ‐ Trains. Lovett, Dr. G. G. Merchants. Snopps, Mrs. Stalnaker, Mr. Education. Norman, Mr. (postmaster). Education. Stalnaker, Mrs. 283. MR. AND MRS. FRENCH WILLIAMS. Braxton County, WV, 14 November 1979. An interview with Mr. and Mrs. Williams, former residents of Falls Mill, conducted by John Hymes, Jr., concerning community life in Falls Mill and Mr. Williams' work as a farmer and road builder. Two cassettes, quality good, notes available. (R334‐335) Index terms: Churches. Hymes, John D., Jr. Farmers (performers). Roads. Roads ‐ Construction. Williams, French. Braxton County ‐ Falls Mill. Williams, French. Falls Mill Church. Clergymen. Braxton County ‐ Green Hill. Religion. Men's organizations. Works Progress Administration. Braxton County ‐ Heaters. Braxton County ‐ Falls Mill. 312 Braxton County ‐ Deadwood. Gregory, Jim. Roads ‐ Construction ‐ Accidents. Roads ‐ Construction ‐ Equipment and supplies. Diet. Daisy Gregory Restaurant. Merchants. Women's organizations. Recreation. Braxton County ‐ Big Run School. Educators. Dress. Nicholas County ‐ Richwood. Steel companies. Coal mines and mining ‐ Wages and hours. Maryland ‐ Baltimore. Coal mines and mining. Transportation ‐ Horses. Men ‐ Roles in society. Medicine and health care. Texas. Homelife. Bethlehem Steel Company. Hospitals. Transportation ‐ Trains. Folk medicine. Veith, Sam. Diet. Homelife. Marple Store. Veith Store. Bartering. Merchants. Women ‐ Housewives and their work. Utilities ‐ Electricity. Poultry ‐ Turkeys. Braxton County ‐ Falls Mill School. Schools. Roads ‐ Construction ‐ Wages and hours. Outlaws and prisoners. Food preservation. Gardening. Agricultural machinery and equipment. Farmers and farming. Livestock ‐ Sheep. Livestock ‐ Cattle. Women ‐ Housewives and their work. Braxton County ‐ Flatwoods. Fisher family. Butchering. Funeral practices. 313 Death. Children. Cemeteries. Churches. Entertainment. Courting customs. Dancing. Recreation. Funeral practices. Braxton County ‐ Falls Mill. Children. Braxton County ‐ Heaters. Braxton County ‐ Falls Mill. Lovett, Dr. Recreation. Education. Recreation. Roads. Williams, French. Roads. 284. EDWIN RAMSEY. Helvetia, Randolph County, WV, 7 June 1979. An interview with Ramsey, a farmer and ex‐logger, born on July 11, 1897, conducted by David Sutton concerning Ramsey's recollections of life in logging camps and his work as a farmer and winemaker. One cassette, quality good, transcription available. (R336) Index terms: Farmers (performers). Loggers and logging. Randolph County ‐ Helvetia. Ramsey, Edwin. Loggers and logging ‐ Wages and hours. Sutton, David. Lumber camps. Farmers and farming. Wine and winemaking. Immigration ‐ Routes and patterns. Loggers and logging ‐ Equipment and supplies. Agricultural organizations. Wine and winemaking. Farmers and farming. Lumber camps. 285. EDWARD H. SUTTON. Helvetia, Randolph County, WV, 7 January 1980. An interview with Sutton, a farmer and Helvetia native born on January 14, 1914, conducted by David Sutton. A discussion of farming techniques of Helvetia and the advent of the coal industry near Helvetia. Other community events such as woodcuttings are also discussed. One cassette, quality good, transcription available. (R337) Index terms: Sutton, Edward A. Farmers (performers). Randolph County ‐ Helvetia. Teuscher, Bertha. Immigrants ‐ Swiss. 314 Farmers and farming. Sutton, David. Sutton, George W. Immigrants ‐ English. Coal mines and mining. Architecture. Immigration ‐ Routes and patterns. Chemical industry. Woodcuttings. Helvetia ‐ Houses. Helvetia ‐ Migration out. Coal industry. Games. Festivals and celebrations. Religion. Helvetia ‐ Language use. German Reformed Church. Diet. 286. LACY ANDERSON. Beckley, Raleigh County, WV, 17 August 1980. An interview with Lacy, a retired railroad worker, conducted by Paul J. Nyden concerning his life and work in the New River Gorge. One cassette, transcription available. (R338) Index terms: Anderson, Lacy. Railroad workers (performers). Raleigh County ‐ Beckley. Immigrants ‐ Italian. Wake Forest College. Mount Hope High School. Fayette County ‐ Mount Hope. Fayette County ‐ Thurmond. Fayette County ‐ Laurel Creek. Fayette County ‐ Quinnimont. Nyden, Paul J. Ferlin, Mr. Philpott, (?). Caperton Coal Mine. Coal mines. Raleigh County ‐ Glade Springs. Fayette County ‐ Quinnimont. Ice houses. Fayette County ‐ Ames. Gardening. Holidays ‐ Saint Patrick's Day. Fayette County ‐ Nuttallburg. Afro‐Americans. Butchering. Hogs. Fayette County ‐ Caperton. Roads. Transportation ‐ Trains. 315 Summers County ‐ Hinton. Fayette County ‐ South Fayette. Roosevelt, President Franklin D. Fayette County ‐ Fayette. Raleigh County ‐ Oak Hill. Hanover County. Fayette County ‐ Rush Run. Fayette County ‐ Stone Cliff. Recreation. Radios. Immigrants. Afro‐Americans. Housing ‐ Jenny Linds ‐ physical description. Fayette County ‐ Kanawha Falls. Diet. Death. Company stores. BILLY RICHARDSON'S LAST RIDE (song). Summers County ‐ Meadow Creek. Railroad workers. Transportation ‐ Trains ‐ Free. Richardson, Billy. Garten's Store. Summers County ‐ Hinton. Merchants. Women ‐ Roles in society. Fayette County ‐ Montgomery. Raleigh County ‐ Beckley. Fayette County ‐ Hawk's Nest. Armstrong, Ed. Raleigh County ‐ Beckley. Raleigh Cash Grocery. Fayette County ‐ Quinnimont. Raleigh County ‐ Beckley Train Station. Carter, Jimmy. Railroads. Immigrants ‐ Russian. Immigrants ‐ Polish. Criss ?. Fayette County ‐ Laurel Creek. Fayette County ‐ Piney Creek. Transportation ‐ Trains. Lumber industry. Fayette County ‐ Little Creek Branch Road. Fayette County ‐ Export. Coal companies. Mondale, Walter. Moore, Governor Arch. Clergymen. Raleigh County ‐ Beckley. Churches ‐ Presbyterian. 316 Carten, William. Galdett family. Democratic National Political Convention. Childs, Aunt Vicey. Midwives and midwifery. Railroad workers. Brown, Allen. Raleigh County ‐ Raleigh. Export Coal Mine. Lawton, George. Galdett, John Jr. Layland Coal Mine. Hemlock Coal Mine. Big Q Coal Mine. Laurel Creek Coal Mine. Kaymoor Coal Mine. Coal companies. Fayette County ‐ Minden. Wilson, Superintendent. Housing ‐ Jenny Linds. Quinnimont Coal Company. New River Coal Company. Adolescents ‐ Roles in society. Randolph County ‐ Elkins. Construction workers ‐ Wages and hours. Churches. Diet. Schools. Firewood. Coal. Homelife. Utilities ‐ Water systems. Fayette County ‐ Old Kittle Run. Housing ‐ Plumbing. Fayette County ‐ Kaymoor. Sports ‐ Baseball. Summers County ‐ Hinton. Greenbrier County ‐ Rainelle. Fayette County ‐ Romont. Fayette County ‐ Ansted. Sports ‐ Basketball. Summers County ‐ Hinton. Beury family. Fayette County ‐ Thayer. Fayette County ‐ Smith Mountain. Smith family. Fayette County ‐ Quinnimont. Lawton family. Merchants. Armour Meat Company. Company stores. 317 Watkins, Mr. Watkins, Superintendent. Fayette County ‐ Mount Hope. Craiger, Charles. Schools. Mount Hope High School. Lion's Club. Men's organizations. Presbyterian Church. Smith, Governor Huelet C. Reminiscences. Democratic party. Republican Party. Politics and politicians. Underwood, Governor Cecil. Chesapeake and Ohio Railroad. Railroad workers. Signal Maintainers. Indiana. Kentucky. Illinois. Ohio. Railroad workers ‐ Wages and hours. Virginia. Criss Lumber Company. Loggers and logging ‐ Wages and hours. Migration (United States ‐ Northward). Lumber industry. Fayette County ‐ Lookout. War and soldiers. Fayette County ‐ Thurmond. Fayette County ‐ Claremont. Fayette County ‐ Quinnimont. Sports ‐ Touch football. Fayette County ‐ Dunfee. Kanawha County ‐ Hanley. Wurst, Dr. Fayette County ‐ Thayer. Kentucky ‐ Fort Thomas. Pensions. Flowers. French, Mr. Clerk's Union. Signalman's Union. Railroad workers. Kanawha County ‐ Charleston. Simmers County ‐ Hinton. Merchants. Summers County ‐ Meadow Creek. Garten, Mr. Cabell County ‐ Huntington. 318 Food preservation. Gardening. Lewis, John L. Roosevelt, President Franklin D. Unions ‐ Railroad workers. Fayette County ‐ Sewell. Transportation ‐ Trains. Company stores. Quilters and quilting. Transportation ‐ Sleds. Fayette County ‐ Highland Mountain. Raleigh County ‐ Stanaford. Alderson State Prison. Prisoners and outlaws. McClinic, Judge. Kentucky. Virginia. Moonshine and moonshining. Railroad workers. Fayette County ‐ Mount Hope. McHenry Hospital. Fayette County ‐ Prince. Fayette County ‐ Stone Cliff. Summers County ‐ Hinton. Huffin, Howard. Summers County ‐ Hinton. Jenkins, Father. Fishing. Politics and politicians. Raleigh County ‐ Beckley. Giles, Mr. Carpenters. Hunting. Cincinnati Post (newspaper). Utilities ‐ Electricity. Catholic Church. Coal. Smith, Al. Hoover, Herbert. Republican Party. Democratic party. Adolescents ‐ Roles in society. Fayette County ‐ Quinnimont. Churches. Railroad workers. Holidays ‐ Fourth of July. Sports ‐ Baseball. Greenbrier County ‐ Anjean. Mount Hope High School. Fayette County ‐ Ansted. Greenbrier County ‐ Rupert. 319 Greenbrier County ‐ Rainelle. Raleigh County ‐ Beckley. Fayette County ‐ Quinnimont. Fayette County ‐ Quinnimont. Diet. Raleigh County ‐ Beckley. Cabell County ‐ Huntington. Fayette County ‐ Prince. Fayette County ‐ Prince. Fayette County ‐ Quinnimont. Fayette County ‐ Quinnimont. Summers County ‐ Meadow Creek. Summers County ‐ Hinton. Fayette County ‐ Montgomery. Railroad workers. Fayette County ‐ Prince. Churches. Afro‐Americans. Recreation. Housing ‐ Jenny Linds. Fayette County ‐ Quinnimont. Churches ‐ Afro‐American. Fayette County ‐ Prince. Railroad workers. Loggers. Raleigh County ‐ Quinnimont. Fayette County ‐ Quinnimont. Immigrants. Coal miners. Fayette County ‐ Quinnimont. Fayette County ‐ Sewell. Merchants. Summers County ‐ Meadow Creek. Wilson, Superintendent. Fayette County ‐ Montgomery. Quinnimont Coal Company. Fayette County ‐ Quinnimont. Fayette County ‐ Prince. Railroad workers. Wake Forest College. Mount Hope High School. Fayette County ‐ Fayette. Raleigh County ‐ Beckley. Wilson, Superintendent. Fayette County ‐ Quinnimont. Churches. Summers County ‐ Hinton. Churches. 287. ANNA SUTTON FISCHER. Westover, Monongalia County, WV, 11 October 1979. An interview with Mrs. Fisher, born in 1899 in Helvetia, conducted by David Sutton concerning her grandparent's settlement in Helvetia and her life running 320 a small country store during the depression. Mrs. Fischer contrasts local folklore with beliefs of the Swiss families in Helvetia. Two cassettes, quality good, transcription available. (R339‐340) Index terms: Fisher, Anna Sutton. Monongalia County ‐ Westover. Merchants (performers). Randolph County ‐ Helvetia. Sutton, David. Merchants. Folklore. Depression. Immigrants ‐ English. Immigrants ‐ Swiss. Organizations and societies. Teuscher family. Industry ‐ Chemical. Medicine ‐ Folk. Medicine and health care. Midwives and midwifery. Childbearing practices. Transportation. Folklore. Marriage rituals. Sutton family. Immigrants ‐ German. Fisher family. Marriage rituals. Randolph County ‐ Silica. Teuscher, John. Depression. Railroads. Cheese and cheesemaking. Housing (See also Architecture). Religion. Helvetia ‐ Language use. German Reformed Church. World War II. Festivals and celebrations. Adolescence. Entertainment. Hunting. Epidemics. by Paul J. Nyden concerning life and work in the New River. Gorge. One cassette, transcription available. Monk, Herman. 288. HERMAN MONK. Beckley, Raleigh County, WV, 17 August 1980. An interview with Monk, a retired merchant, conducted by Paul J. Nyden, depicting life and work in the New River Gorge. One cassette, transcription available. (R341) Index terms: Black Hawk Saloon. 321 Raleigh County ‐ Beckley. Prince, Dave. Recreation. Raleigh County ‐ Beckley. Fayette County ‐ Thurmond. New River Gorge. Nyden, Paul J. Merchants (performers). Fayette County ‐ Thayer. Fayette County ‐ Stretcher Neck Tunnel. Coal miners. Armour Meat Company. Fayette County ‐ Prince. Raleigh County ‐ Beckley. Housing. Railroad workers. Drinking and drunkards. Immigrants ‐ Italian. Immigrants ‐ Irish. Fayette County ‐ Thurmond. Fayette County ‐ Glen Jean. Fayette County ‐ Oak Hill. Fayette County ‐ Hawk's Nest. Railroads ‐ Construction. Catholic Church. Sand Plants. Railroad workers. Coal miners. Afro‐Americans. Housing. Virginia ‐ Norton. Fayette County ‐ Beury. Coal mines and mining. Civil War. War and soldiers. Prince, William. Prince family. Kanawha County ‐ Charleston. Logan. Mercer. Wyoming. Raleigh County. Cabell County ‐ Huntington. Virginia ‐ Richmond. Merchants. Diet. Immigrants ‐ Italian. Railroad ‐ Construction. Chesapeake and Ohio Railroad. Fayette County ‐ Laurel Creek. Merchants. 322 Coal companies. Fayette County ‐ Layland. Fayette County ‐ Backus Mountain. Drinking and drunkards. Radios. Collins, Shirley. Atwood‐Acute Radio. Kanawha County ‐ Charleston. Virginia ‐ Richmond. Transportation ‐ Trains. Fayette County ‐ Beury. Fayette County ‐ Caperton. Fayette County ‐ Sewell. Recreation. Hogs. Collins Cash Mercantile Company. Churches. Coal miners. Coal mines and mining. Unions and unionization. Prince House. Housing ‐ physical description. Fishing. Roosevelt, President Franklin D. Scrip. Company stores. Merchants. Railroad workers. Unions ‐ Organizers. Dren‐Ferry (Ferry‐Morse) Seed Company. Sports ‐ Baseball. Gardening. Depression. "Lease". Fayette County ‐ Scarbro. Recreation. Fayette County ‐ Rush Run. Laurel Creek Coal Company. Afro‐Americans. Transportation. Coal mines and mining. Immigrants. Coal companies. Layland Coal Company. Greenwood Coal Company. Hemlock Coal Company. Fayette County ‐ Prince. Prince, Robin. Fayette County ‐ Prince. Beury family. Fayette County ‐ Quinnimont. 323 Fayette County ‐ Prince. Prince family. Fayette County ‐ Thurmond. Summers County ‐ Meadow Creek. Fayette County ‐ Prince. Fayette County ‐ Thurmond. Fayette County ‐ Mount Hope. Railroad workers. Fayette County ‐ Thurmond. Immigrants. Prince family. Fayette County ‐ Prince. Fayette County ‐ Quinnimont. Fayette County ‐ Prince. Raleigh County ‐ Beckley. Company stores. Fayette County ‐ Prince. Virginia ‐ Norton. Fayette County ‐ Prince. Fayette County ‐ Thurmond. Armour Meat Company. Housing. Coal companies. 289. HAROLD KINDER. Layland, Fayette County, WV, 19 August 1980. An interview with Kinder, a farmer, conducted by Paul J. Nyden concerning life and work in the New River Gorge. One cassette, transcription available. (R342) Index terms: Housing ‐ Shanties. Fayette County ‐ Landisburg. Kentucky ‐ Vanceburg. New River Gorge. Nyden, Paul J. Farmers (performers). Fayette County ‐ Layland. Kinder, Harold. Lumber camps. Sawmills. Horses. Loggers and logging. Babcock Lumber Company. Transportation ‐ Trains. Fayette County ‐ Sewell. Firewood. Fayette County ‐ Danese. Fayette County ‐ Chimney Corner. Recreation ‐ Berry picking. Boone, Dave. Recreation ‐ Sleigh riding. Peddlers and peddling. Gardening. Fayette County ‐ Sewell. 324 Lumber industry ‐ Management. Guitar. Violin. Music and musicians. Hymns. Singing. Churches. "Wheel car". Transportation ‐ Hand cars. Mandolin. Jew's harp. French harp. Immigrants. Mail‐order catalogs. Sears amd Roebuck Company. Fayette County ‐ Nuttallburg. Coal miners. Kentucky ‐ Vanceburg. Farmers and farming. Ohio ‐ Portsmouth. Ohio River. Kentucky ‐ Ashland. Coal mines and mining ‐ Strikes ‐ 1922. Greenbrier County ‐ Bellwood. Coal miners. Fayette County. Farmers and farming. Lumber camps. Greenbrier County ‐ Rainelle. Meadow River Lumber Company. Depression. Coal mines and mining. Railroads ‐ Construction. West Virginia. Kentucky. Transportation ‐ Railroads. Housing. Coal mines and mining. Iron and ironmaking. Coke and coke ovens. Long Dell Mine and Ore Works. Company stores. Farmers and farming. Food preservation. Hogs. Butchering. Gardening. Donnelly, Shirley. Beckley Post Herald (newspaper). Lumber camps. Scrip. 325 Merchants. Food preservation. Radios. Recreation ‐ Log rolling. Music and musicians. Edison Gramaphone. Fayette County ‐ Winona. Peabody Coal Company. Prohibition. Coal mines and mining ‐ Wages and hours. Lumber camps. Fayette County ‐ Lookout Mountain. Nuttall High School. Depression. Weather. Drinking and drunkards. Loggers and logging ‐ Wages and hours. Moonshine and moonshining. Fayette County ‐ Ansted. Recreation. Reminiscences. Depression. Fayette County ‐ Hawk's Nest State Park. Transportation ‐ Logs. "Dinkeys". Loggers and logging. Churches. Fayette County ‐ Landisburg. Babcock Lumber Company. Gardening. Fayette County ‐ Sewell. Fayette County ‐ Nuttallburg. Lumber industry. Babcock Lumber Company. Lumber industry. Lumber camps. Lumber camps ‐ Shanties. Fayette County ‐ Landisburg. Lumber camps. Fayette County ‐ Landisburg. September 1980. An interview with Garten, a retired coal miner. conducted by Paul J. Nyden concerning life and work in the. New River Gorge. One cassette, transcription available. Garten, Herbert. 290. HERBERT GARTEN. Piney View, Raleigh County, WV, 6 September 1980. An interview with Garten, a retired coal miner, conducted by Paul J. Nyden, describing life and work in the New River Gorge. One cassette, transcription available. (R343) Index terms: Unions and unionization. Fayette County ‐ Stretcher Neck Ridge. 326 Raleigh County ‐ Piney View. Nyden, Paul J. Coal miners (performers). "Hoist‐car". Fayette County ‐ Terry. Summers County ‐ Clayton. New River Gorge. Fayette County ‐ Dunglen Mountain. Coal mines and mining ‐ Job description. Coal mines and mining ‐ Wages and hours. Reminiscences. Kanawha County ‐ Charleston. Lumber camps. Coal camps. Fayette County ‐ McCreery. Bond Lumber Company. Cook and Carter Coal Company. Lumber industry. Branstetter family. Erskine Miller and Sproul Coal Company. Housing ‐ Jenny Linds. Virginia ‐ Staunton. Recreation. Coal miners. Housing. Fishing. Coal mines and mining ‐ Job description. Raleigh County ‐ Raleigh. "Backhands". "Scrip‐bound". Fayette County ‐ Royal. Child labor. Raleigh County ‐ Stanaford. Unions and unionization ‐ Violence. Baldwin‐Felts Detective Agency. Unions and unionization. Raleigh County ‐ Pax. Raleigh County ‐ Beckley. Strike. Jones, Mary H. "Mother". Company stores. Education. "Top it out". Child labor. Education. Coal companies. Raleigh County ‐ Willis Branch. Kanawha County ‐ Cabin Creek. Lawmen. Unions ‐ Organizers. Coal miners. 327 Martin, Morris. Fayette County ‐ White Oak. Whittington, J. L. "Bud". Coal mines and mining ‐ Wages and hours. West Virginia ‐ History. Mason Coal Company. Raleigh County ‐ Piney River. Baldwin‐Felts Detective Agency. Coal mines and mining ‐ Management. Erskine Miller and Sproul Coal Company. Erskine Miller and Sproul Coal Company. Neely, Lonn. Cook and Carter Coal Company. Unions ‐ Organization. Fayette County ‐ Norville. Depression. Coal mines and mining ‐ Strikes ‐ 1922. Fayette County ‐ Rock Lick. Afro‐Americans. Railroad workers. Baltimore and Ohio Railroad. Immigrants ‐ Russian. Coal mines and mining. Fayette County ‐ White Oak. Immigrants ‐ Polish. Panch Mines. Coal mines and mining ‐ Safety measures. Coal mines and mining ‐ Accidents. Raleigh County ‐ Beckley. Raleigh County ‐ Grandview. Fayette County ‐ Oak Hill. Fayette County ‐ Perral. Coal mines and mining ‐ Disasters. Summerlee Coal Mine Disaster. Alabama. Fayette County ‐ Summerlee. Smith, Paul. Furniture. Clergymen. Elk Knob Baptist Church. Terry Community Church. Religion. Prisoners and outlaws. Radios. Cardin, H. G. Games. Dunedin Coal Mine. Corinne Coal Mines. Wyoming County ‐ Mullens. Black Eagle Coal Company. Unions and unionization ‐ Benefits. 328 Coal miners. Stevens Reverend. Afro‐Americans. Roosevelt, President Franklin D. Fayette County ‐ Skelton. Fayette County ‐ Stanaford. "Blue Eagle". Fayette County ‐ Sprague. Smithson family. Fayette County ‐ Layland. Fayette County ‐ Oakwood. Fayette County ‐ Raleigh. Fayette County ‐ Lochgelly. Ohio ‐ Toledo. Fayette County ‐ Terry. Summers County ‐ Clayton. Mason Coal Company. Smith, Gilbert. Fayette County ‐ Perry. Fayette County ‐ Terry. Unions and unionization ‐ Violence. Games. Fayette County ‐ Terry. Fayette County ‐ Terry. Clergymen. Black Eagle Coal Company. Mason Coal Company. Coal mines and mining. Housing ‐ Jenny Linds. Fayette County ‐ Terry. 291. T. B. PUGH. Beaver, Nicholas County, WV, 6 September 1980. An interview with Pugh, a farmer, conducted by Paul J. Nyden, describing life and work in the New River Gorge. Once cassette, transcription available. (R344) Index terms: Nicholas County ‐ Beaver. Pugh, T. B. Farmers (performers). Fishing. Nyden, Paul J. Dogs. New River Gorge. Transportation ‐ Trains. Elk River. Fayette County ‐ Sun. Fayette County ‐ Summerlee. Fayette County ‐ Thayer. Fayette County ‐ Keeney's Creek. Fayette County ‐ Sun. Fayette County ‐ Glen Jean. Fayette County ‐ Skelton. Fayette County ‐ Summerlee. 329 Coal mines and mining ‐ Disasters. Fayette County ‐ Lochgelly. Transportation ‐ Railroads. Typhoid Fever. Fayette County ‐ Nuttall. Schools. Housing. Fayette County ‐ Keeney's Creek. Education. Coal mines and mining. Coal mines and mining ‐ Management. Food preservation. Ray, Manny. Carpenters. Ice houses. Child labor. Nicholas County ‐ Russellville. Coal mines and mining ‐ Job description. Boarding houses. Pugh, Bill. Coal mines and mining ‐ Driftmouth mines. Coal mines and mining. England ‐ Shropshire. Immigrants ‐ English. Immigrants ‐ Welsh. Thayer Coal Mine. Fayette County ‐ Fayetteville. Dragan, ?. Merchants. Gamblers and gambling. Cobblers. Reminiscences. McKendree Miners Hospital. Fishing. Fayette County ‐ Prince. Hunting. Recreation. Fayette County ‐ Quinnimont. Fayette County ‐ Clifton Forge. Botanists. Singing. Kanawha, Glen Jean and Eastern Railroad. Immigrants ‐ Scots. McKell, Bill. Actors and acting. Unions ‐ Organizers. Yale University. Harvard University. Immigrants ‐ Welsh. Carpenters. Gamblers and gambling. 330 Kanawha County ‐ Cabin Creek. Transportation. Roads. Toymakers and toymaking. Pugh family. Housing. Roosevelt, President Franklin D. Reminiscences. Gamblers and gambling. Entertainment. Fayette County ‐ Montgomery. Chesapeake and Ohio Railroad. Dickinson, Benny. Baldwin‐Felts Detective Agency. Immigrants ‐ Hungarian. Trees ‐ Oak. Death. Prisoners and outlaws. Storytelling. Reminiscences. Coal miners. Sports ‐ Baseball. Fayette County ‐ Glen Morgan ‐ Tank Branch. Glen Jean Opera House. Educators. Schools. Fayette County ‐ Scarbro. Immigrants ‐ Polish. Education. Catholic Church. McMillion, Richard. Fayette County ‐ South Nuttalburg. New York ‐ New York. Coal mines and mining ‐ Equipment and supplies. Transportation ‐ Rail horses. Children. Moonshine and moonshining. Entertainment. Churches. Religion. Coal miners. Alabama. Lawmen. Raleigh County. Hitchcock, Marvin. Fayette County ‐ Lookout. Bowles, Harrison. Utilities ‐ Water systems. Homelife. Hale, Hobart. Children. 331 Windlasses. Fayette County ‐ Elverton. Children. Afro‐Americans. J. B. Sexton and Company. Food preservation. Utilities ‐ Electricity. Fayette County ‐ Sun. Merchants. Coal miners. Fayette County ‐ Browns. Immigrants ‐ Hungarian. Nuttal, John. Immigrants ‐ Polish. Reminiscences. Virginia. Drinking and drunkards. Cooks and cooking. Fayette County ‐ Winding Gulf. Georgia. Meadows, Mrs. Fayette County ‐ Epperly. Fayette County ‐ Sewell. Immigrants ‐ Hungarian. Housing ‐ Jenny Linds. Fayette County ‐ Winona. Gardening. Homelife. Utilities ‐ Water systems. "Blowing it out". Utilities ‐ Gas. Utilities ‐ Electricity. Kelly, Ed. Fayette County ‐ Thurmond. Company stores. Coal miners. Scrip. Armed March ‐ 1921. Logan County. Fayette County ‐ Red Star. "Johny‐cleaners". Sanitation. Coal mines and mining ‐ Strikes. Adolescents ‐ Roles in society. Kanawha County ‐ Marmet. Unions and unionization. Reminiscences. Fayette County ‐ Caperton. Fayette County ‐ Lansing. Recreation. Mr. Brother Lizard Club. 332 Kanawha County ‐ Charleston. Educators. 1980. An interview with Pugh, a farmer, conducted by Paul J. Fayette County ‐ Thurmond. Fayette County ‐ Thayer. Ray, Manny. Fayette County ‐ Thurmond. Carpenters. Fayette County ‐ Thayer. Fayette County ‐ Keeney's Creek. Fayette County ‐ Keeney's Creek. Boarding houses. Fayette County ‐ Thayer. Coal mines and mining ‐ Management. Fayette County ‐ Sun. Fayette County ‐ Thurmond. Boarding houses. Boarding houses. Fayette County ‐ Thayer. Fayette County ‐ Keeney's Creek. Coal mines and mining ‐ Management. Housing ‐ Jenny Linds. Fayette County ‐ Keeney's Creek. Fayette County ‐ Nuttal. Pugh, T. B. Housing. Fayette County ‐ Thayer. Housing. Fayette County ‐ Keeney's Creek. Fayette County ‐ Nuttal. Fayette County ‐ Brown. Fayette County ‐ South Nuttallburg. Afro‐Americans. Fayette County ‐ Glen Jean. Gamblers and gambling. Immigrants ‐ Polish. Fayette County ‐ Keeney's Creek. Fayette County ‐ Nutall. Fayette County ‐ Lookout. Fayette County ‐ Winona. Logan County. Fayette County ‐ Sewell. Fayette County ‐ Caperton. Fayette County ‐ Kenney's Creek. Fayette County ‐ Brown. Fayette County ‐ Kaymoor. Fayette County ‐ Elverton. Fayette County ‐ Thurmond. Glen Jean Opera House. Fayette County ‐ Glen Jean. Fayette County ‐ Sewell. 333 Education. Sanitation. Kanawha County ‐ Winona. Transportation ‐ Railroads. Fayette County ‐ Elverton. Fayette County ‐ Keeney's Creek. Fayette County ‐ Kaymoor. Fayette County ‐ Red Star. Fayette County ‐ Nuttall. Schools. Fayette County ‐ Caperton. Fayette County ‐ Sun. Fayette County ‐ Sun. Fayette County ‐ Glen Jean. McKell, Bill. Fayette County ‐ Sun. Fayette County ‐ Keeney's Creek. Fayette County ‐ Caperton. Fayette County ‐ Nuttal. Fayette County ‐ Sun. 292. JOHN LUTHER "BUD" WHITTINGTON. White Oak, Raleigh County, WV, 20 September 1980. An interview with Whittington, a retired coal miner, conducted by Paul J. Nyden concerning life and work in the New River Gorge. One cassette, transcription available. (R345) Index terms: Fayette County ‐ Prince. Farmers and farming. Transportation ‐ Mules and muledriving. Fayette County ‐ Hinton. Fayette County ‐ Thurmond. McKendree Miners Hospital. "Fast trains". Transportation ‐ Trains. Fayette County ‐ Sewell. Lead miners ‐ Wages and hours. Kanawha County ‐ Cabin Creek. Kanawha County ‐ Armstrong Creek ‐ Powellton. Coal miners. West Virginia. Transportation ‐ Railroads. Health ‐ Occupational hazards. Virginia ‐ Carroll County ‐ Ivanhoe. Lead Mines. North Carolina ‐ Surry County ‐ Pilot Mountain. New River Gorge. Nyden, Paul J. Coal miners (performers). Raleigh County ‐ White Oak. Whittington, J. L. "Bud". Coke and coke ovens. Fayette County ‐ Layland. 334 Shelter Arms Hospital. Fayette County ‐ Gentry. Coal mines and mining ‐ Job description. Child labor. Coal mines and mining ‐ Equipment and supplies. Fayette County ‐ Thayer. Ephraim Creek Coal and Coke Company. Roads. Fayette County ‐ Riley. Fayette County ‐ Stanaford. Death. Medicine and health care. Fayette County ‐ Montgomery. Kanawha County ‐ Charleston. Housing. Fayette County ‐ Piney River. "Dinkeys". Fayette County ‐ Royal. Fayette County ‐ Terry. Utilities ‐ Water systems. Sanitation. Housing. Housing ‐ Jenny Linds. "The truck". Transportation. Chesapeake and Ohio Railroad. Immigrants ‐ Polish. Hogs. Entertainment. Poultry. Gardening. Company stores. Furniture. Immigrants ‐ Italian. Games. Schools. Churches. Immigrants ‐ Hungarian. Afro‐Americans. Gamblers and gambling. Kanawha County ‐ Cabin Creek. Virginia ‐ Wise County ‐ Dorchester. Coal companies ‐ Company police. Coal mines and mining ‐ Wages and hours. Kaylor, John. National Recovery Act. Fayette County ‐ Quinnimont. United Mine Workers. Coke and coke ovens. Unions and unionization. Kanawha River. 335 Coal mines and mining ‐ Economic aspects. Payne. Baldwin‐Felts Detective Agency. Violence. Coal mines and mining ‐ Strikes ‐ 1922. Gwynn, Loomis. Fayette County ‐ McCreery. Kanawha County ‐Charleston. Fayette County ‐ Thurmond. Baldwin‐Felts Detective Agency. Games. Fayette County ‐ Thayer. Fayette County ‐ Layland. Fayette County ‐ Thayer. Fayette County ‐ Thayer. Coal mines and mining ‐ Equipment and supplies. Roads. Fayette County ‐ Thayer. Fayette County ‐ Terry. 293. R. E. CAVENDISH. Oak Hill, Fayette County, WV, 23 September 1980. An interview with Cavendish, a retired teacher conducted by Paul J. Nyden, concerning life and work in the New River Gorge. One cassette, transcription available. (R346) Index terms: Fayette County ‐ Oak Hill. Cavendish, R. E. Fayette County ‐ Maywood. New River Gorge. Nyden, Paul J. Educators (performers). Fayette County ‐ Sewell Mountain. Greenbrier County ‐ Rainelle. New River State College. Education. Fayette County ‐ Sewell. Fayette County ‐ Clifftop. West Virginia Institute of Technology. Chesapeake and Ohio Railroad. Fayette County ‐ Nuttall. Fayette County ‐ Keeney's Creek. Transportation ‐ Walking. Fayette County ‐ Thurmond. Fayette County ‐ Corliss. Educators. Coke and coke ovens. Buick Motor Company. Afro‐Americans. Malay family. Immigrants ‐ Italian. Afro‐Americans. Clergymen. 336 Churches. Boarding houses. Housing. Afro‐Americans. Schools. Fayette County ‐ Sewell. Transportation ‐ Trains. Housing. Fayette County ‐ Sewell. Michigan ‐ Detroit. Furnishings. Mail‐order catalogs. Prohibition. Churches. Games. Recreation. Transportation ‐ Trains. Fayette County ‐ Thurmond. Fayette County ‐ Montgomery. Kanawha County ‐ Charleston. Company stores. Moonshine and moonshining. Gardening. Fishing ‐ Troutlines. Depression. Weather. Transportation ‐ Wagons. Fayette County ‐ Fayetteville. Fayette County ‐ Sewell. Fayette County ‐ Layland. Roads. Food preservation. Tennessee ‐ Nashville. Homelife. Newspapers. Recreation ‐ Reading. Education. WSM (radio station). "Amos and Andy" (radio program). "Grand Old Opry". Makin, Uncle Dave. Music ‐ Western. Radios. Utilities ‐ Electricity. Utilities ‐ Gas. Chesapeake and Ohio Railroad. Charleston Gazette (newspaper). Transportation ‐ Trains. "Mews butch". Fayette County ‐ Beury. Fayette County ‐ Fire Creek. 337 Saloons. Fayette County ‐ Ansted. Cincinnati Post (newspaper). Housewives and their work. Dogs. Pathfinder ‐ Magazine. Furnishings. Fayette County ‐ Sewell. Fayette County ‐ Montgomery. Coke and coke ovens. Fayette County ‐ Clifftop. Fayette County ‐ Sewell. 294. ROBERT L. "BOB" FORREN. Beckley, Raleigh County, WV, 24 and 25 September 1980. An interview with Forren, a retired coal miner, conducted by Paul J. Nyden concerning life and work in the New River Gorge. One cassette, transcription available. (R347) Index terms: Coal miners ‐ Community life. Charleston Gazette (newspaper). Forren, Robert L. "Bob". Churches. Moody, Mr. United States Steel Corporation. Indiana Coal Operators Association. Moses, Harry. Catholic Church. Afro‐Americans. Cabell County ‐ Huntington. Fayette County ‐ Dunglen Mountain. Island Creek Coal Company. Diggins, William. Kanawha County ‐ Marmet. McKell Lease. Unions and unionization. Fayette County ‐ Lookout. Bituminous Coal Operators Commission. Francis, Jim. Coal miners (performers). Raleigh County ‐ Beckley. Cincinnati Post (newspaper). Fayette County ‐ Harvey. Monroe County. New River Gorge. Fayette County ‐ Scarbro. Fayette County ‐ Winona. Cartwright, Mr. John, John T. (Secretary, Negotiating Committee). Clergymen. Inter‐racial relations. "Old Hen". Drinking and drunkards. 338 Coal mines and mining ‐ Safety measures. Games. Gamblers and gambling. International Scale Committee men. Fayette County ‐ Quinnimont District. Unions ‐ Contracts. Lewis ‐ King Agreement. Pensions. "Dead work". Iowa. Immigrants ‐ Welsh. Reminiscenses. Lewis, John L. Washington, D.C. ‐ Hamilton Hotel. Layland Junior High School P.T.A. Coal mines and mining. Logan County ‐ Blair Mountain. Coal mines and mining ‐ Wages and hours. Kanawha County ‐ Cabin Creek. Coal mines and mining ‐ Scab mines. Bloom Coal and Coke Company. Lookout Mine. Coal miners. Coal mines and mining ‐ Accidents. Dianne Coal Mine. Kitter, George. Elverton Coal Mine. Coal mines and mining ‐ Equipment and supplies. Branch Coal and Coke Company. Railroad workers. Fayette County ‐ Elverton. Mules and muledriving. Coal mines and mining ‐ Fire and fire prevention. Chesapeake and Ohio Railroad. Fayette County ‐ McKendree. Funeral practices. Death. Coal companies. Fayette County ‐ Lookout. Coal mines and mining ‐ Accidents. Armed March ‐ 1921. Depression. New York. Women ‐ Roles in society. Coal mines and mining ‐ Economic aspects. National Recovery Acts (Blue Eagle). Unions and unionization. Coal mines and mining ‐ Dust control. Coal mines and mining. Monroe County. Caperton, Southside Caperton, Brookly and Rush Run Company. 339 Coal mines and mining ‐ Electrical equipment. Coolidge, Calvin. Coal mines and mining ‐ Management. Harding, President Warren G. Coal mines and mining ‐ Wages and hours. Maryland ‐ New River Coal Company. Ford Motor Company. Nuttallburg Mine. Coal mines and mining ‐ Management. Coal mines and mining ‐ Safety measures. "Hog slop". Homelife. Gardening. Fayette County ‐ Elverton. Hogs. Diet. Women ‐ Roles in society. Unions and unionization ‐ Benefits. Stonemasons. Furnishings. Housing. Baldwin‐Felts Detective Agency. McKendree Miners Hospital. Coal mines. Merchants. Laurel Creek Coal Mine. Hemlock Mine. Leslie Mine. Layland Mine. Afro‐Americans. Coal mines and mining ‐ Mechanization. Housing. Coal miners. Fayette County ‐ Sewell. Fayette County ‐ Caperton. Fayette County ‐ Fire Creek. Fayette County ‐ Beury. Coke and coke ovens. Fayette County ‐ Elmo. Immigrants ‐ Russian. Immigrants ‐ Polish. Fayette County ‐ Elverton. Farmers and farming. Sewell Coke Plant. Immigrants ‐ Hungarian. Scrip. Peddlers. Coal mines and mining ‐ Management. Coal companies. Sports ‐ Baseball. Safety, Nicholas. 340 Fayette County ‐ Ajay. Fayette County ‐ Kaymoor. Fayette County ‐ Slater. Fayette County ‐ Stone Cliff. Fayette County ‐ Rush Run. Babcock Coal and Coke Company. Clifftop Coal Mine. Coal mines and mining. Unions and unionization. Turkey Knob Mine. Derryhale Coal Mine. Price Mine. McDonald Mine. New River Coal Company. Chesapeake and Ohio Railroad. Tamroy Mine. Kilsyth Mine. Glen Jean Coal Mine. Coal mines. Oswald Mine. Price Hill Mine. Coal mines and mining. Sinclair family. Depression. New River Coal Company. Gaines, Ebersole. Fayette County ‐ Fayetteville. Bloody Bucket Saloon. Fayette County ‐ Keeney's Creek. Dime a Dozen Saloon. Coal companies. Gamblers and gambling. Fayette County ‐ Thurmond. Fayette County ‐ Loup Creek. McKell, William. Homelife. Marriage and marital relations. Men ‐ Roles in society. Education. Coal mines and mining ‐ Equipment and supplies. Layland Mine. Coal mines. Stagger Lee Saloon. Politics and politicians. Fayette County Whiskey Ring. New River Pocahontas Company. United Mine Workers ‐ District 29. United Mine Workers ‐ District 17. United Mine Workers. Layland Local 5821. National Scale Committee men. 341 Scrip. Prince Albert Smoking Tobacco. Men ‐ Roles in society. Scrip. Clay County ‐ Widen. Mingo County. Housing ‐ Jenny Linds. Clinchfield Coal Corporation. Lawmen. Unions and unionization ‐ Violence. Transportation ‐ Walking. Red Cross Flour. Coal companies. Grit (Magazine). Cincinnati Post ‐ newspaper. Unions and unionization. Fayette County ‐ Elverton. Lewis, John L. National Recovery Act. McKell, William. Fayette County ‐ Clifftop. Babcock Coal and Coke Company. Afro‐Americans. Fayette County ‐ Lookout. Fayette County ‐ Lookout. Coal mines and mining ‐ Equipment and supplies. Fayette County ‐ Elverton. Unions and unionization. Diet. Mules. Fayette County ‐ Elverton. Fayette County ‐ Lookout. 295. WALLACE ROSCOE BENNETT. Oak Hill, Fayette County, WV, 1 October 1980. An interview with Bennett, a retired railroad worker, conducted by Paul J. Nyden concerning life and work in the New River Gorge. One cassette, transcription available. (R348) Index terms: Fayette County ‐ Hinton. Fayette County ‐ Oak Hill. Bennett, Wallace Roscoe. Gardiner Automobile Agency. Fayette County ‐ Whipple. Coal mines and mining ‐ Economic aspects. Fayette County ‐ Raleigh. Fayette County ‐ Fire Creek. Greenbrier County ‐ Rainelle. Housing. Fayette County ‐ Beury. Banker's Club. Dunglen Hotel. Collin's Store. 342 Fayette County ‐ Rush Run. Fayette County ‐ Erskine. "Drummers". LaFayette Hotel. Fayette County ‐ Weewind. Merchants. Sunday, Billy. Fayette County ‐ Loup Creek. Railroad workers. Clergymen. Coal ‐ Transportation. Fayette County ‐ Ansted. Saloons. Housing. South Side Saloon. Reed, Carl. Fayette County ‐ Thayer. Fayette County ‐ Keeney's Creek. Fayette County ‐ Ansted. Collin's Funeral Home. Fayette County ‐ MacDougal. Doc Liken's Drug Store. Transportation ‐ Trains. "Manifests". Ramsey, Stud. Boarding houses. Merchants. Panas, Stanley. Collin's Theater. Duncan, Mrs. Immigrants ‐ Greek. Cobblers. Moses, ?. Greek Restaurant. Banker's Club. Dog Wagon (restaurant). South Side Drug Company. Mankin Drum Company. Synder‐Carter Company. New River Grocery. Afro‐Americans. Gardening. Water, Charlie. Homelife. Thomas, Lowell. "Amos and Andy" (radio program). Wilson Engineering Company. Prisoners and outlaws. Depression. Gamblers and gambling. Games. 343 Radios. Pugh, Erskine. Roads. Kentucky. Moonshine and moonshining. Black Hawk Saloon. Prohibition. Housing. Railroad workers. Furnishings. Massey family. Cobbler family. Moses family. Macon, Uncle Dave. Barbers. Fayette County ‐ Hinton. Railroad workers. Raleigh County ‐ Beckley. Flowser, George. Hetcher, Gray. Cincinnati Post (newspaper). Roosevelt, President Franklin D. Coal miners. Brotherhood of Railroad Trainmen. Newspapers. Unions and unionization. Lewis, John L. Virginia ‐ Richmond. "Foreign passes". Transportation ‐ Trains. World War II. Thompson, ?. Kanawha County ‐ Charleston. Merchants. Transportation ‐ Taxi cabs. Transportation ‐ Automobiles. Fayette County ‐ Newlyn. Railroad workers (performers). Nyden, Paul J. New River Gorge. Greenbrier County. Fayette County ‐ Quinnimont. Kincaid, Bradley. Company stores. Radios. Scrip. WSM (radio station). Fitzgerald and Company. Diet. Railroad workers. Chesapeake and Ohio Railroad. 344 Fayette County ‐ Thurmond. Utilities ‐ Telephone. Utilities ‐ Electricity. Railroad workers. Dunglen Hotel. Utilities ‐ Water systems. Firewood. Homelife. Afro‐Americans. Clergymen. Dragon, John. Immigrants. Churches. Sports ‐ Baseball. Recreation. Fayette County ‐ Glen Jean. Fayette County ‐ Red Star. WLW (radio station). Tennessee, Nashville. Ohio ‐ Cincinnati. Ridge, Doc. South Side Drug Company. Pennsylvania ‐ Pittsburgh. KDKA (radio station). "Shantying". "Batching". Virginia ‐ Richmond. Virginia ‐ Buckingham County. Afro‐Americans. Fayette County ‐ Weewind. Fayette County ‐ Beury. Fayette County ‐ Glen Jean. Fayette County ‐ Thurmond. Fayette County ‐ Thurmond. Entertainment. Armour Company. Dunglen Hotel. New River Grocery Store. LaFayette Hotel. South Side Saloon. Fayette County ‐ Thurmond. LaFayette Hotel. Dunglen Hotel. Mankin Drug Store. South Side Drug Store. Ridge, Doc. Fayette County ‐ Thurmond. Chesapeake and Ohio Railroad. Fayette County ‐ Thurmond. Fayette County ‐ Thurmond. Fayette County ‐ Thurmond. 345 Fayette County ‐ Thurmond. 296. WILLIAM DERENGE. Quinwood, Greenbrier County, WV, 4 October 1980. An interview with Derenge, a retired coal miner, conducted by Paul J. Nyden concerning life and work in the New River Gorge and a description of the mine disasters at Eccles and Layland. One cassette, transcription available. (R349) Index terms: Greenbrier County ‐ Quinwood. Derenge, William. Payne, ?. Fayette County ‐ Eccles. Immigrants ‐ German. Pennsylvania ‐ Hermanie. Strikes. Norfolk and Western Railroad. Logan County. Death. Coal miners. Aurentz, Earl (Errol?). Fayette County ‐ Layland. Fayette County ‐ Terry. Fayette County ‐ Piney Creek. Death. Eccles No. 5 Coal Mine. "Afterdamp". "False‐bottom shaft". Coal mines and mining ‐ Disasters. Loggers and logging. Baldwin‐Felts Detective Agency. Coal miners (performers). New River Gorge. Nyden, Paul J. Fayette County ‐ Dunlap. Fayette County ‐ Loup Creek. Coal miners. Pennsylvania ‐ Freeland. Salveras, Alex. Fayette County ‐ Red Ash. Fayette County ‐ Thurmond. Fayette County ‐ Mount Hope. Saloons. Transportation ‐ Boats. Coal mines and mining ‐ Disasters. Fayette County ‐ Rush Run. Entertainment. Farmers and farming. Fayette County ‐ Laurel Creek ‐ Greenwood. Coal mines and mining. Fayette County ‐ Springdale. Child labor. Fayette County ‐ Prince. Fayette County ‐ Fire Creek. 346 Housing. Fayette County ‐ Royal. New River ‐ Pocahontas Company. Fayette County ‐ Minden. Brown, Mr. Coal mines and mining ‐ Accidents. Fayette County ‐ Layland (Gentry). Johnson, Louis. Greenbrier County ‐ Rainelle. Oklahoma. Fayette County ‐ Eccles. Strikes. United Mine Workers. Transportation ‐ Walking. Fayette County ‐ Bellwood. Hutchinson Lumber Company. Drinking and drunkards. Fayette County ‐ Bear's Creek. Fayette County ‐ Meadow River. Coal mines and mining ‐ Electrical equipment. Atticus, ?. Reminiscences. "Blow‐through shot". Loggers and logging. Nydell, Roly. "Gob entry". "Shooting paper". Immigrants ‐ Italian. Outlaws and prisoners. "Dummy paper". Coal mines and mining ‐ Dust control. Diet. Fayette County ‐ Robbins (Export). Unions ‐ Contracts. Coal mines and mining ‐ Wages and hours. Unions and unionization ‐ Benefits. Housing. Fayette County ‐ Terry. Coal mines and mining ‐ Safety measures. Transportation ‐ Walking. Lee, Norman. Wright Coal Mine No. 1. Wrights Brothers. Afro‐Americans. Redden family. Stover family. Immigrants ‐ Italian. Immigrants ‐ Russian. Westmoreland Coal Company. Sprague Company. Imperial Smokeless Company. 347 Greenbrier County ‐ Quinwood. Death. Sawmills. World War I. Coal mines and mining ‐ Equipment and supplies. Housing. Railroads. Barnum and Bailey Circus. Fayette County ‐ Quinnimont. Fayette County ‐ Prince. Fayette County ‐ Layland. Transportation ‐ Trains. Unions and unionization. Yellow dogs ‐ Contracts. Roosevelt, President Franklin D. Pendleton County ‐ Sugargrove. Unions ‐ Organizers. United Mine Workers ‐ Local No. 6200. Coal mines and mining ‐ Working conditions. Housing. Housing. Fayette County ‐ Layland. Fayette County ‐ Greenwood. Fayette County ‐ Hemlock. Raleigh County ‐ Beckley. Gamblers and gambling. Games. Fayette County ‐ Terry. Transportation ‐ Trains. Gardening. Kent Radios. Livestock ‐ Cows. Fayette County ‐ Layland. Fayette County ‐ Greenwood. Fayette County ‐ Terry. Fayette County ‐ Springdale. Fayette County ‐ Layland. Fayette County ‐ Terry. Coal mines and mining ‐ Wages and hours. "shantying". Afro‐Americans. Fayette County ‐ Layland. Fayette County ‐ Springdale. Fayette County ‐ Eccles. Coal mines and mining ‐ Disasters. Fayette County ‐ Eccles. 297. GRACE AND EMMETT BRANDT. Meadow Creek, Summers County, WV, 7 October 1980. An interview with the Brandts, a retired railroad worker, and his wife, conducted by Paul J. Nyden concerning life and work in the New River Gorge. One cassette, transcription available. (R350) Index terms: 348 Brandt, Grace. Summers County ‐ Meadow Creek. Brandt, Emmett. Railroad workers (performers). Nyden, Paul J. Delorenzo, Louis. Singing. Games. Martin, Buren. Airlines Radio ‐ Montgomery Wards. Hunting. Coal mines and mining ‐ Trappers. Entertainment. Richmond, Manuel. Boarding houses. Raleigh County ‐ Hamlet. Redden Store. Company stores. Poultry. Livestock. Gardening. Furnishings. Housing ‐ Jenny Linds. Loggers and logging. Housing. Transportation ‐ Ferry boats. Sawmills. Raleigh County ‐ Hamlet. Lumber industry. Chesapeake and Ohio Railroad. Railroad workers. Fayette County ‐ Glade. Braxton County ‐ Sutton. Greenbrier County ‐ Lewisburg. New River Gorge. "They Cut Down the Old Pear Tree" (song). "Lamplighter Time in the Valley" (song). "Springtime in the Rockies" (song). Coal miners. "Preacher and the Bear" (song). Raleigh County ‐ Redden Mountain. Moonshine and moonshining. Weather. Brandt, Rosemary. Durrett, Ray. Sports. McClung, Dr. Unions and unionization. Railroad workers ‐ Hours and wages. King, Dr. Wilson, Dr. 349 Summers County ‐ Sandstojne. Afro‐Americans. Delorenzo, Louis Halley. Haley, Chisholm and Morris Company. Mohair, Louis. Immigrants ‐ Hungarian. Blacksmiths and blacksmithing. Railroads ‐ Construction. Stokes, Dr. Women ‐ Roles in society. Civil War. Braxton County ‐ Sutton. Sutton family. Stokes family. Immigrants ‐ English. Marlowe family. England ‐ Lincolnshire. Immigrants ‐ German. Germany ‐ Hamburg. Sawmills. Greenbrier County ‐ Lewisburg. Stokes, Grandfather. Farmers and farming. Marlowe, Grandmother. Martin, Jimmy. Food preservation. Women ‐ Housewives and their work. Ice houses. Furnishings ‐ Appliances. Fishing. Ward, Harry. Elections. Fayette County ‐ Quinnimont. Transportation ‐ Trains. Engineers. Fisher, Bill. Greenbrier County ‐ Rainelle. Greenbrier County ‐ Leslie. Education. "Bluff‐watching". Railroad workers. Immigrants ‐ Italian. Durrett, Lewis. Delorenzo family. Fayette County ‐ Hinton. Churches ‐ Baptist. Religion. Greenbrier County ‐ Bellwood. Greenbrier County ‐ Quinwood. Sawmills. Fayette County ‐ Glade. 350 Food preservation. Fayette County ‐ Hinton. Delorenzo, Louis Halley. Summers County ‐ Meadow Creek. Fayette County ‐ Glade. Loggers and logging. 298. HARRY SYDENSTRICKER. Beckley, Raleigh County, WV, 16 October 1980. An interview with Sydenstricker, a retired storekeeper, conducted by Paul J. Nyden concerning life and work in the New River Gorge. One cassette, transcription available. (R351) Index terms: Nyden, Paul J. Clerks (performers). Raleigh County ‐ Beckley. Sydenstricker, Harry. Pensions. KDKA (radio station). Fayette County ‐ Layland. Kanawha County ‐ Charleston. Merchants. Pennsylvania ‐ Pittsburgh. Clerks ‐ Payroll. Fayette County ‐ Layland. Capital City Commercial College. Fayette County ‐ Landisburg. Sewell Lumber Company. Loggers and logging. Fayette County ‐ Fire Creek. Coal miners. Farmers and farming. Fayette County ‐ Maplewood. New River Gorge. "Barn Dance" ‐ Radio program. WSM (radio station). Tennessee, Nashville. Fayette County ‐ Minden. Company stores. Beury family. Fayette County ‐ Quinnimont. Transportation. Klein Distribution Company. Lawton family. Bellwood Coal Company. Laurel Smokeless Coal Company. Fayette County ‐ Fayette Statton. Fayette County ‐ Hemlock. Fayette County ‐ Laurel Creek. Radios. Gardening. Ice houses. Food preservation. 351 Kanawha County ‐ Charleston. Pennsylvania ‐ Philadelphia. Coal mines and mining. Chesapeake and Ohio Railroad. Transportation ‐ Automobiles. Roads. Company stores. Reserve Insurance Company. Franklin Lilly Insurance Company. Dearing Brothers Stores. Churches. Entertainment. Schools. "Prairie farmer station". Illinois ‐ Chicago. WLW (radio station). Ohio ‐ Cincinnati. Diet. Louisiana ‐ New Orleans. Afro‐Americans. Minstrel shows. Green, Silas. Fayette County ‐ Lawton. Raleigh County ‐ Beckley. Saloons. Lawton, Mr. (general manager). Fayette County ‐ Highland Mountain. Prohibition. Moonshine and moonshining. Quinnimont Lunch (restaurant). Transportation ‐ Trains. Plumley, Mr. Martin, Mr. Inter‐racial relations. Railroad workers ‐ Trackmen. Tate, Mr. Beckley Hospital. Medicine and health care. Coal companies. Scrip. Merchants ‐ Hours and wages. Weather. Dress. Furnishings. Prisoners and outlaws. Ice houses. Churches ‐ Baptist. Fayette County ‐ Quinnimont. Company stores. Beury family. Afro‐Americans. 352 Fayette County ‐ Quinnimont. Beury family. Beury family. 299. E. H. PHIPPS AND MILDRED P. HENRY. Beckley, Raleigh County, WV, 16 October 1980. An interview with Phipps, a retired coal company payroll clerk and his daughter, conducted by Paul J. Nyden concerning life and work in the New River Gorge. One cassette, transcription available. (R352) Index terms: Henry, Estill. Phipps, E. H. Fayette County ‐ Winona. Company stores. Caperton, Mr. Slab Fork Coal Company. Cabell County ‐ Barboursville. Coal companies. Raleigh County ‐ Beckley. Henry, Mildred P. Kanawha County ‐ Charleston. Engineers ‐ Civil. Chesapeake and Ohio Railroad. Farmers and farming. Mount Tabor Church. New River Gorge. Nyden, Paul J. Clerks (performers). Schools. Transportation ‐ Automobiles. Fayette County ‐ Clifftop. Babcock Coal and Coke Company. Merchants. Virginia ‐ Norton. Clerks ‐ Payroll. Smith, Captain John. Fayette County ‐ Terry. Boarding houses. Afro‐Americans. Churches. Recreation. Transportation ‐ Trains. Furnishings. Housing. Schools. Afro‐Americans. Gardening. Fayette County ‐ Terry. World War II. Fishing. Thomas, Charlie. Games. Entertainment. 353 Fishing. Saloons. Transportation ‐ Ferry boats. Oxen. Prince, Bob. Fayette County ‐ Prince. Prohibition. Moonshine and moonshining. Scrip. Fayette County ‐ McCreery. Housing. Fayette County ‐ Terry. Weather. Transportation. Utilities ‐ Electricity. Maryland Fire Creek Coal Company. Virginia ‐ Staunton. Dunedin Coal Company. Utilities ‐ Gas. United States Army. New River. Roads. Coal companies. Fayette County ‐ Winona. Mount Tabor School. Raleigh County ‐ Besoco. Raleigh County ‐ Lillybrook. Raleigh County ‐ Stonecoal Creek. Raleigh County ‐ Vanwood. Raleigh County ‐ Rhodell. Raleigh County ‐ Mead. Clerks ‐ Wages and hours. Fayette County ‐ Clifftop. Churches. Scrip. Fayette County ‐ Winona. Company stores. Raleigh County ‐ Beckley. 300. JAMES B. "BUCK" JONES. Edmond, Fayette County, WV, 23 October 1980. An interview with Jones, a retired coal miner, conducted by Paul J. Nyden concerning life and work in the New River Gorge. One cassette, transcription available. (R353) Index terms: Jones, James B. "Buck". Coal miners (performers). Fayette County ‐ Edmond. Coal mines and mining. Maryland ‐ New River Coal Company. Coal mines and mining. Fayette County ‐ Winona. Recreation. 354 Company stores. Coal ‐ Transportation. Housing. Nyden, Paul J. New River Gorge. Medicine and health care. Fayette County ‐ Nuttall. Health ‐ Occupational hazards. Coal miners. Coal mines and mining ‐ Dust control. Fayette County ‐ Nuttall. Fayette County ‐ Kaymoor. Virginia ‐ Buckingham County. Beury Coal Company. Ford, Henry. Coke and coke ovens. Lenari, Jimmy. Gardening. Churches ‐ Baptist. Afro‐Americans. Schools. "Slake". Mount Hope High School. Montgomery High School. Education. Siler, Grover. Coal companies ‐ Management. Afro‐Americans. Bluefield High School. "Bug dust". "Slack". Transportation ‐ Trains. Baldwin‐Felts Detective Agency. Unions and unionization. Coal mines and mining ‐ Wages and hours. Spradley, Booker. Flowers, ?. Scrip. "Shantying". Gamblers and gambling. Immigrants ‐ Hungarian. Coal mines and mining ‐ Mechanization. Ford, Henry. Buery, Tom. Immigrants ‐ Hungarian. Immigrants ‐ Italian. Immigrants ‐ Polish. Housing. Diet. Company stores. Hogs. 355 Livestock. Food preservation. Hunting. Moonshine and moonshining. Poultry. Coal miners. Coke and coke ovens. Coke and coke ovens. 301. ANNIE KELLY. Lansing, Fayette County, WV, 23 October 1980. An interview with Kelly, a coal miner's wife, conducted by Paul J. Nyden concerning life and work in the New River Gorge. One cassette, transcription available. (R354) Index terms: Kelly, Annie. Women (performers). Fayette County ‐ Lansing. Coal mines and mining. Fayette County ‐ Graydon. Fayette County ‐ Ames Heights. New River Gorge. Nyden, Paul J. Fayette County ‐ Hawk's Nest. Fayette County ‐ Elmo. Ohio ‐ Ironton. Gaymont Coal Mine. Elmo Coal Mine. Michigan Coal Mine. Ajax Coal Mine. Gardening. Company stores. Utilities ‐ Electricity. Chesapeake and Ohio Railroad. Housing. Child labor. Fayette County ‐ Fayette. Afro‐Americans. Freewill Baptist Church. Fayette County ‐ Michigan. Fayette County ‐ Nuttallburg. Children. Poultry. Coke and coke ovens. Elk Furniture Company. Fayette County ‐ Montgomery. Furnishings. Fayette County ‐ Indian Stairs. Moonshine and moonshining. Fayette County ‐ Sunnyside. Transportation ‐ Walking. Holidays ‐ Fourth of July. Dancing. 356 Gardening. Fox and Goose (game). Children. "Doughballs". Fishing. Transportation ‐ Trains. Roads. Transportation ‐ Automobiles. Fayette County ‐ Lansing. Sports ‐ Baseball. Women ‐ Housewives and their work. Scrip. Company stores. Radios. Food preservation. Women ‐ Roles in society. United Mine Workers. Diet. Churches. Hunting. Fayette County ‐ Nuttallburg. Fayette County ‐ Browns (South Nuttall). Recreation. Bridges. Company stores. Recreation. Fayette County ‐ Elmo. Fayette County ‐ Elmo. Housing. Fayette County ‐ Elmo. 302. PAULINE MILLER. Stanford, Raleigh County, WV, 30 October 1980. An interview with Miller, postmistress and storekeeper, conducted by Paul J. Nyden concerning life and work in the New River Gorge. One cassette, transcription available. (R355) Index terms: Miller, Pauline. Merchants (performers). Raleigh County ‐ Stanaford. Smith, Gilbert. Nyden, Paul J. Summers County ‐ Talcott. New River Gorge. Carpenters ‐ Coffinmakers. Fayette County ‐ Terry. Raleigh County ‐ Pence Springs. Raleigh County ‐ Clayton. Virginia ‐ Staunton. Big Bend Tunnell. Henry, John. Boarding houses. Recreation. 357 Fayette County ‐ Terry. Transportation ‐ Trains. Stone, Jerome. Holidays ‐ Halloween. McKendree Miners Hospital. Fayette County ‐ Thayer. Gwinn Farm. Sawmills. Education. Gwinn family. Unions and unionization ‐ Benefits. Transportation ‐ Boats. Transportation ‐ Trains. Tent colonies. Education. Electricians. Educators. Miller, Erskine. Fayette County ‐ Stanaford. Maryland and New River Coal Company. Coal mines and mining ‐ Management. Duncan, Nelson. Roads. United States Army Corps of Engineers. Baldwin‐Felts Detective Agency. Children. Raleigh County National Bank. Carter, Leonard. Carter, Mr. Carter, Leslie. Housing. Fayette County ‐ Terry. Loggers and logging. "Dinkeys". Music and musicians. Poultry. Livestock. Gardening. Unions and unionization. Phipps, E. H. Entertainment. Cook and Carter Coal Company. Coal mines and mining ‐ Strikes ‐ 1922. Coal mines and mining ‐ Accidents. Dunedin Coal Company. Fayette County ‐ Royal. Death. Churches. Women ‐ Roles in society. Depression. Coal miners ‐ Wages and hours. 358 Fayette County ‐ Wright. Gurack family. Immigrants ‐ Polish. Immigrants ‐ Hungarian. United Mine Workers ‐ Local 7086. Murdock, ?. Shepherd, Wally. World War II. Smith, Gilbert. Lewis, John L. Unions ‐ Contracts. Stewart family. Inter‐racial relations. Reed, Mrs. Diet. Afro‐Americans. Schools. Coal miners. Churches ‐ Baptist. Sawmills. Gwinn family. Afro‐Americans. Schools. Housing. Coal mines and mining ‐ Management. Fayette County ‐ Terry. McKendree Miners Hospital. Recreation. 303. CHAN FORREN. Prince, Fayette County, WV, 1 November 1980. An interview with Forren, a retired coal miner, conducted by Paul J. Nyden concerning life and work in the New River Gorge. One cassette, transcription available. (R356) Index terms: Forren, Chan. Fayette County ‐ Prince. Fayette County ‐ Lookout. New River Gorge. Nyden, Paul J. Coal miners (performers). Boone Mining Company. Coal mines and mining ‐ Safety measures. Monroe County. Farmers and farming. Branch Coal and Coke Company. Fayette County ‐ Elverton. Coal miners ‐ Wages and hours. Royal Coal Company. Massey, A. T. Sparks Coal Company. New River and Pocahontas Consolidated Coal Company. Fayette County ‐ Layland. 359 Unions ‐ Organizers. United Mine Workers ‐ Elverton Local 6169. Transportation ‐ Wagons. Afro‐Americans. Housing. Coal mines and mining ‐ Equipment and supplies. Coal miners. Afro‐Americans. Recreation ‐ Movie theaters. Fayette County ‐ Gatewood. Transportation ‐ Trains. Immigrants ‐ Russian. Immigrants ‐ Mexican. Fayette County ‐ Layland. Roads. Hogs. Fayette County ‐ Thurmond. Sports ‐ Baseball. Gardening. Clergymen. Ponies. Churches. Mules and muledriving. Lawmen. Entertainment. Fayette County ‐ Manns. Moonshine and moonshining. Boone County ‐ Stickney. Fayette County ‐ Sewell. Scrip. Afro‐Americans. Coal mines and mining ‐ Equipment and supplies. "Monitors". "Hoists". Martin, Jim. Transportation ‐ Trains. Fayette County ‐ Oak Hill. Scrip. Pawnshops. Coal mines and mining. Dress. Unions and unionization ‐ Benefits. Coal mines and mining ‐ Strikes. Coal mines and mining ‐ Economic aspects. Housing. Homelife. Sanitation. Radios. Greenbrier County ‐ Fayettesville. Greenbrier County ‐ Rupert. Fayette County ‐ Elverton. 360 Recreation ‐ Movie theaters. Fayette County ‐ Elverton. 304. JANE GRAHAM LAWSON. Oak Hill, Fayette County, WV, 5 November 1980. An interview with Lawson, a postal worker, conducted by Paul J. Nyden concerning life and work in the New River Gorge. One cassette, transcription available. (R357) Index terms: Lawson, Jane Graham. Fayette County ‐ Oak Hill. Postal workers (performers). Nyden, Paul J. Raleigh County ‐ Glenwhite. New River Gorge. Mann, Tulip. Chesapeake and Ohio Railroad. Railroad workers. Armour Building. LaFayette Hotel. Fayette County ‐ Thurmond. Fayette County ‐ Sewell. Telegraphers. Graham, Charles. Housing. Utilities ‐ Telephone. Gardening. Boarding houses. Housing ‐ Shanties. Railroad workers. Women ‐ Housewives and their work. Railroads. McClure, Mrs. Thomas, Helen Clark. Young, Dr. P. G. Dentists and dentistry. Kentucky ‐ Ashland. World War II. Women ‐ Roles in society. Drinking and drunkards. Pugh's Saloon. Fayette County ‐ Thurmond. Death. Indians. "River of Death". New River. Fayette County ‐ Stone Cliff. Recreation. Dunglen Hotel. Wells, "Pop". Dog Wagon (restaurant). Railroad workers. Coal miners. 361 Immigrants. Collins Funeral Home. Banker's Club. England ‐ Birmingham. Death. Railroad workers ‐ conductors. Musgrave, John. Bannister, Tommy. Immigrants ‐ English. Fayette County ‐ Keeney's Creek. Domestic workers. Afro‐Americans. Hunting. Diet. Bakers and baking. Musgrave, Jim. Musgrave, John. Musgrave, Gene. Fishing. Fayette County ‐ Thurmond. Diet. Railroad workers. Chesapeake and Ohio Railroad. Fayette County ‐ Thurmond. 305. ALLEN BROWN. Quinnimont, Fayette County, WV, 6 November, 1980. An interview with Brown, a retired AfroAmerican railroad worker, conducted by Paul J. Nyden concerning life and work in the New River Gorge. One cassette, transcription available. (R358) Index terms: Fayette County ‐ Quinnimont. Brown, Allen. Fayette County ‐ Quinnimont. Railroad workers (performers). Cooks and cooking. Chesapeake and Ohio Railroad. "Drummers". Nyden, Paul J. New River Gorge. Summers County ‐ Hinton. Kanawha County ‐ Handley. Raleigh County ‐ Piney Creek. Raleigh County ‐ Wright. Raleigh County ‐ Wright two. Raleigh County ‐ Norval. Raleigh County ‐ Piney Pokey. Raleigh County ‐ Stanaford. Raleigh County ‐ Lanark. Raleigh County ‐ Stonewall. Fayette County ‐ Nuttall. Fayette County ‐ Royal. Fayette County ‐ Sewell. 362 Entertainment ‐ Movie theaters. Depression. Roads ‐ Construction. N. R. A. Coal mines and mining. "Napping". Fayette County ‐ Mabscott. Virginia ‐ James River. Virginia ‐ Charlottesville. Afro‐Americans. Discrimination. Roosevelt, President Franklin D. World War II. Cooks and cooking. Prohibition. Fayette County ‐ Laurel Creek. Railroads ‐ Safety measures. Fayette County ‐ Loup Creek. Railroads ‐ Equipment and supplies. Quinnimont Hotel. Railroads ‐ Management. Quinnimont Coal Company. Sawmills. M. E. Criss Lumber Company. Afro‐Americans. Coal miners. Virginia ‐ Lynchburg. Immigrants ‐ Italian. Immigrants ‐ Hungarian. Immigrants ‐ Polish. Fair employment practice. Railroads. "Smoothing up". Railroads ‐ Management. Iron ore mines and mining. Fayette County ‐ Stone Cliff. Oxen. Fayette County ‐ Deepwater. Fayette County ‐ Batoff. Churches ‐ Baptist. Schools. Fayette County ‐ Quinnimont. "Manifests". Coal mines and mining ‐ Transportation. Unions and unionization ‐ Benefits. Transportation ‐ Walking. Transportation ‐ Ferry boats. Sports ‐ Baseball. Hunting. Coke and coke ovens. Pennsylvania ‐ Pittsburgh. 363 Fayette County ‐ Quinnimont. Ohio ‐ Cincinnati. Railroad workers. Chesapeake and Ohio Railroad. Armour Meat Company. Railroads ‐ Equipment and supplies. Railroad workers. Discrimination. Railroad workers. Railroad workers. 306. DOMETRIUS WOODSON. Beckley, Raleigh County, WV, 7 November 1980. An interview with Woodson, a retired miner, conducted by Paul J. Nyden concerning life and work in the New River Gorge. One cassette, transcription available. (R359) Index terms: Woodson, Dometrius. New River Gorge. Nyden, Paul J. Coal miners (performers). Raleigh County ‐ Beckley. Men's organizations. Moonshine and moonshining. Transportation ‐ Trains. Schools. "Truck". Coal mines and mining. Fayette County ‐ Minden. Fayette County ‐ Sprague. Fayette County ‐ Claremont. Virginia ‐ Buckingham County. Ballengee Furniture Company. Coal mines and mining ‐ Punch mines. Ellis, Bill. Sprague New River Coal Company. Fayette County ‐ Kaymoor. Railroad workers. Fayette County ‐ Fayetteville. Transportation. Jones, Irving. Jones, Lee. Recreation. Games. Inter‐racial relations. Fayette County ‐ Thurmond. Coal miners. Transportation ‐ Automobiles. Entertainment. Paper mills. Virginia ‐ Covington. Health ‐ Black Lung. Health ‐ Occupational hazards. 364 Fayette County ‐ Kaymoor. Coal mines and mining ‐ Equipment and supplies. Afro‐Americans. Matthew, Russell. Coal miners. Coal mines and mining ‐ Working conditions. Housing. Churches. Whistler, John S. Clergymen. Butchering. Hunting. Prisoners and outlaws. Depression. Coal mines and mining ‐ Bathhouses. Homelife. Lawmen. Radios. Moonshine and moonshining. England, Claude. Cozina, Eddie. Cozina, Charlie. Inter‐racial relations. Federal Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco and Firearms. WLW (radio station). Toney, Robert. Toney, David. Trump, Kenny. Games. Lewis, Grover. Toney. Harvey. Entertainment. New River Giants (baseball team). Sports ‐ Baseball. Cyclones. Weather. Ohio ‐ Cincinnati. Raleigh Clippers. Coal mines and mining ‐ Wages and hours. Dress. Afro‐Americans. Boarding houses. Women ‐ Housewives and their work. Furnishings. Diet. Gardening. Fishing. Gamblers and gambling. Scrip. Fishing. Diet. 365 Schools. Afro‐Americans. Afro‐Americans. Fayette County ‐ Kaymoor. Fayette County ‐ Kaymoor. Black Lung. Coal mines and mining. 307. CHARLIE RIVERS. Fayette County, WV, 8 November 1980. An interview with Rivers, a retired railroad worker, conducted by Paul J. Nyden, concerning life and work in the New River Gorge. One cassette, transcription available. (R360) Index terms: Porter, Cam. Nyden, Paul J. Railroad workers (performers). Fayette County ‐ Harvey. Rivers, Charlie. Ferry, Baldwin. New River Gorge. Ironside Works. South Carolina ‐ Charleston. South Carolina ‐ Beaufort. Women ‐ Roles in society. Transportation ‐ Boats. Rivers, March. CHARLIE RIVERS. Harvey, Fayette County, WV, 8 Novem‐. Cooks and cooking. Ervin, Hyre. Fayette County ‐ Weewind. Housing. Smokeless Coal Company. Fayette County ‐ Rock Lick. Roberns, Sam. Chesapeake and Ohio Railroad. Afro‐Americans. Kentucky ‐ Ashland. Fayette County ‐ Thurmond. Railroad workers. Lawmen. Kanawha County ‐ Cabin Creek. Prostitution. Housing ‐ Shanties. Housing. Hollad, Clem. Dancing. Kanawha County ‐ Dry Branch. Bradley, Carter. New River Consolidated Coal Company. New River Pocahontas Coal Company. Discrimination. Afro‐Americans. 366 Coal ‐ Transportation. Helen, Lou. Virginia ‐ Newport News. Farrell, Dick. Pugh, Erskine. Fayette County ‐ Thurmond. Men's organizations ‐ Elk's Club. McKell, Bill. Lawson, Jane Graham. Harvey College. Fayette County ‐ Glen Jean. Bolen, ?. Green, Silas. Dancing. Boarding houses. Collin's Funeral Home. Minstrel shows. Churches. Collin's Store. LaFayette Hotel. Entertainment. Banker's Club. Moonshine and moonshining. Easley family. Bankers and banking. Railroad workers. Bradley, Pete. Duncan, Miss. Crockett, Frank. Lawmen. Fayette County ‐ Thurmond. Gamblers and gambling. Dunglen Hotel. Railroad workers. Collins, (?). Collins Funeral Home. Entertainment. Chesapeake and Ohio Railroad. Dunglen Hotel. McKell, Bill. 308. REVEREND STEWART H. FRAZIER. Harvey, Fayette County, WV, 12, 25 November 1980. An interview with Frazier, a retired railroad worker and clergyman, conducted by Paul J. Nyden concerning life and work in the New River Gorge. One cassette, transcription available. (R361) Index terms: Works Progress Administration. Merchants. Frazier, Reverend Steward H. Religion. Domestic workers. Churches. 367 Roads ‐ Construction. Fayette County ‐ Red Ash. Coal mines and mining ‐ Disasters. Fayette County ‐ Rush Run. Housing. Transportation ‐ Trains. McKell family. Raleigh County ‐ First Baptist Church. Farmers and farming. Elderly ‐ Care of. Afro‐Americans. Black Hawk Saloon. Higgins, Robert. Fayette County ‐ Arbuckle Creek. Boarding houses. "The quarters". Fayette County ‐ Ballyhack. "Drummers". Medicine and health care. Thornhill, Lieutenant Theodore. Banks, Dr. George. West Virginia Home for the Aged Colored People. Hunting. Fayette County ‐ Minden. Fayette County ‐ Thurmond. Fayette County ‐ Loup Creek. Fayette County ‐ Newlyn. Fayette County ‐ Sun. Fayette County ‐ Meadow Fork. Railroad workers ‐ Job description. Tinsley, Clinton. Chesapeake and Ohio Railroad. Coal mines and mining ‐ Strikes ‐ 1922. "Scabs". Unions and unionization. "Call boy". Brotherhood of Railway, Steamship Clerks and Airline Employees. Afro‐Americans. Unions and unionization ‐ Benefits. Newlyn Coal Company. Dunglen Hotel. Mason Coal Company. Coal mines and mining ‐ Wages and hours. Fayette County ‐ Piney Branch. "Extra work". Coal mines and mining ‐ Equipment and supplies. Churches. Gardening. "Shanties". Housing. Virginia ‐ Buckingham County. 368 Coal mines and mining ‐ Transportations. Virginia ‐ Louisa County. Alabama. Depression. New River Gorge. Clergymen. Fayette County ‐ Cotton Hill Mountain. Clergymen. Nyden, Paul J. Railroad workers (performers). Fayette County ‐ Beckwith. Fayette County ‐ Harvey. Raleigh County ‐ White Sulphur Springs. Fayette County ‐ Newlyn. Fayette County ‐ Meadow Fork. Fayette County ‐ Thurmond. Dunglen Hotel. Afro‐Americans. Dunglen Hotel. Clergymen. McKendree Miners Hospital. Churches. Afro‐Americans. Fayette County ‐ Thurmond. Afro‐Americans. 309. RAY PARKER. Danese, Fayette County, WV, 22 November 1980 An interview with Parker, a barber, conducted by Paul J. Nyden concerning life and work in the New River Gorge. One cassette, transcription available. (R362) Index terms: Nyden, Paul J. Barbers (performers). Fayette County ‐ Danese. Parker, Ray. New River Gorge. Fayette County ‐ Catherine. Fayette County ‐ Hemlock. Fayette County ‐ Landisburg. Immigrants ‐ Swedish. Babcock Lumber Company. Bean, George. Railroads ‐ Construction. Afro‐Americans. Loggers and logging. Babcock Coal and Coke Company. Proctor, Mr. Lumber industry. Fayette County ‐ Landisburg. Fayette County ‐ Sewell. Fayette County ‐ Clifftop. North Carolina. Kirk, George. 369 Casto, Otho. Casto, Hubie. Coke and coke ovens. Casto, Mark. Jones, Edward. Heffner, Arch. Kincaid, Lester. Greenbrier County ‐ Rainelle. Raine Lumber Company. Bandmills. Nicholas County ‐ Swiss. Nicholas County ‐ Nallen. Lumber industry ‐ Equipment and supplies. Coal miners. Fayette County ‐ Clifftop. Greenwood Coal Company. United Mine Workers. Unions and unionization. Coal mines and mining. Coke and coke ovens. Coal ‐ Transportation. Dress. Company stores. Churches. Entertainment. Schools. "Backswitch". Loggers and logging ‐ Wages and hours. Mullins, Ralph. Bean, Ralph. Fayette County ‐ Greenwood. Barbers. Virginia ‐ Lowmoor. Longdale Iron Company. Massey, A. T. Babcock Store. Massey Coal Company. Fayette County ‐ Sewell. Scrip. Babcock, E. V. Roads. Transportation ‐ Automobiles. Gardening. Pennsylvania ‐ Pittsburgh. Kincaid, Newman. Civil War. Farmers and farming. Fleshman family. Anderson family. Fayette County ‐ Clifftop. Fayette County ‐ Landisburg. 370 Woodyard, George M. Immigrants ‐ Swedish. 310. MRS. DARSIE JOHNS. Oak Hill, Fayette County, WV, 25 November 1980. An interview with Mrs. Jones, wife of a railroad worker, conducted by Paul J. Nyden concerning life and work in the New River Gorge. One cassette, transcription available. (R363) Index terms: Housing. Beury, Colonel Joseph Lawton. Churches ‐ Catholic. Immigrants ‐ Irish. Fayette County ‐ Fire Creek. Fayette County ‐ Central. Schools. Beury family. Fayette County ‐ Beury. New River Gorge. Nyden, Paul J. Railroad workers. Women (performers). Fayette County ‐ Oak Hill. Johns, Darsie. Company stores. "Dinkeys". Men's organizations ‐ Redmen. Railroads. Beury, Bert. Afro‐Americans. Coal mines and mining. Men's organizations ‐ Masons. Utilities ‐ Electricity. Beury, Colonel Joseph Lawton. Music and musicians. Beury, Julia. Afro‐Americans. Gardening. Animals. Entertainment. Coke and coke ovens. Recreation. "Kicking them off". Chapman, Mr. Diet. Saloons. Ice houses. Bottling companies. Kincaid, John. Funeral practices. Depression. Transportation ‐ Wagons. Roads. 371 Immigrants. Housing. Fayette County ‐ Beury. Housing. Music. Fayette County ‐ Beury. 311. MABEL GWINN. Oak Hill, Fayette County, WV, 4 December 1980. An interview with Gwinn, a nurse, conducted by Paul J. Nyden concerning life and work in the New River Gorge. One cassette, transcription available. (R364) Index terms: Nyden, Paul J. Nurses (performers). Fayette County ‐ Oak Hill. Gwinn, Mabel. Wood, Dr. Oak Hill Hospital. Nurses and nursing. Coal Valley Hospital. Fayette County ‐ Montgomery. Cook, Mrs. Goodman, Dr. H. L. Beury, Colonel Joseph Lawton. Fairmont Miners Hospital. Welch Miners Hospital. McKendree Miners Hospital. Fayette County ‐ Fire Creek. Fayette County ‐ Sewell. Fayette County ‐ Pennbrooke. Fayette County ‐ Beury. New River Gorge. Prillman, Dr. Tisch, Dr. Beckley Hospital. McCulloch, Dr. Minden Coal Mine. New River Pocahontas Consolidated Coal Company. Gwinn, Wallace. Stevens Clinic Hospitals. McDowell County ‐ Welch. Fayette County ‐ McKendree. Transportation ‐ Boats. Coal mines and mining ‐ Study and teaching. Coal miners. Housing. Gwinn, Loomis. "Jot‐'em‐down store". Merchants. Gwinn, Lewis. Spade family. Gwinn family. Boarding houses. 372 "Duke's mixture". Gardening. Thurmond, Captain W. D. Farmers and farming. Transportation ‐ Trains. Children. Coal mines and mining ‐ Check‐weighman system. Ephraim Creek Coal and Coke Company. Thayer Coal Company. Nurses and nursing ‐ Wages and hours. Gwinn, Laban. Civil War ‐ Bushwackers. Nurses and nursing. Afro‐Americans. Medicine and health care. McKendree Miners Hospital. Coal miners. Goodman, Mr. Transportation ‐ Trains. 312. ADA WILSON JACKSON. Scarbro, Fayette County, WV, 13 December 1980. An interview with Jackson, a coal miner's wife conducted by Paul J. Nyden concerning life and work in the New River Gorge. One cassette, transcription available. (R365) Index terms: Jackson, Ada Wilson. Women (performers). Fayette County ‐ Scarbro. Webster County ‐ Gary. Nyden, Paul J. Jones, Lula Lall. New River Gorge. Fayette County ‐ Concho. Coal miners. Fayette County ‐ Rock Lick. Fayette County ‐ Thurmond. Housing. Churches. Craig, Rev. H. C. Livestock. Gardening. Chambers, Mary. Immigrants ‐ Spanish. Butchering. Food preservation. Fayette County ‐ Lochgelly. Women ‐ Housewives and their work. Fayette County ‐ Summerlee. Unions and unionization ‐ Benefits. Fayette County ‐ Lochgelly. Coal mines and mining. Clergymen. 373 Fayette County ‐ Erskine. Entertainment. Recreation. Sports ‐ Baseball. Radios. Women ‐ Roles in society. Men's organizations. Fayette County ‐ Harvey. Women's organizations. Whipple Coal Mine. Transportation ‐ Trains. Immigrants ‐ Italian. Afro‐Americans. Housing. Scrip. Company stores. Games. Coal miners. Black Lung. Coal mines and mining ‐ Strikes. Picketing. Women ‐ Roles in society. Gardening. Fayette County ‐ Carlisle. Kentucky ‐ Erlington. Coal miners. Coal mines and mining ‐ Wages and hours. Fayette County ‐ Concho. 313. LULA LALL JONES. Scarbro, Fayette County, WV, 13 December 1980. An interview with Mrs. Jones, a domestic worker and coal miner's wife, conducted by Paul J. Nyden concerning life and work in the New River Gorge. One cassette, transcription available. (R366) Index terms: Coal mines and mining ‐ Equipment and supplies. Women ‐ Roles in society. Fayette County ‐ Scarbro. Jones, Lula Lall. New River Gorge. Nyden, Paul J. Coal miners. Domestic workers (performers). Kentucky ‐ Trenton. Kentucky ‐ Erlington. Afro‐Americans. Kentucky ‐ Erlington. Mules and muledriving. Democratic party. Republican Party. Farmers and farming. Black Lung. Coal miners. 374 Women's organizations. Recreation. Homelife. Fayette County ‐ Rock Lick. Bailey, Dick. Slavery. Sheepherders. Merriweather, Grandpa. Iowa ‐ Des Moines. Civil War. Inter‐racial relations. Politics and politicians. "Coke puller". Domestic workers. Fayette County ‐ Concho. Churches. Recreation. Fayette County ‐ Dunedin. Fayette County ‐ Rock Lick. Fayette County ‐ Gary. Coke and coke ovens. Coal miners. Afro‐Americans. Hisanie, Superintendent. Fayette County ‐ Lochgelly. Strikes. Picketing. Donnelly, Reverend. Afro‐Americans. Poultry. Gardening. DeWright, Roy. Food preservation. Pharr, Reverend. Tarsanny, Miss. Scrip. Fayette County ‐ Thurmond. Unions and unionization ‐ Benefits. Transportation ‐ Buses. Wilson, Ada. Thrush, Eddie. Illinois ‐ Chicago. Wine and winemaking. Kentucky ‐ Trenton. Coal miners. 314. CLIFFORD DAVIS. Fayetteville, Fayette County, WV, 16 December 1980. An interview with Davis, a retired coal miner, conducted by Paul J. Nyden depicting life and work in the New River Gorge, including a detailed description of the workings of a coal mine. One cassette, transcription available. (R367) Index terms: New River Gorge. 375 Davis, Clifford. Nyden, Paul J. Fayette County ‐ Fayetteville. Fayette County ‐ Kaymoor. Depression. Fordson Coal Company. Kentucky ‐ Hardy. Norfolk and Western Railroad. Mingo County ‐ Chattaroy. Coal miners. Coal miners (performers). Bates, Jim. Kerr, Jerry. "Rascal". New River and Pocahontas Consolidated Coal Company. Burgess, Bill. Keaton, O. D. Coal mines and mining ‐ Management. Afro‐Americans. Housing. Fayette County ‐ Sewell. Coke and coke ovens. Stull, Dan. Strikes. Kanawha County ‐ Charleston. "Scotch". "Larry". Iron ore mines and mining. Virginia ‐ Lowmoor. Lowmoore Iron Company. "Dogs". "Creeper". Honeycutt, Joe. Coal mines and mining ‐ Mechanization. Coal mines and mining ‐ Equipment and supplies. "Knuckles". United Mine Workers of America. Coal mines and mining. "Mountain Haulage, Kaymoor Mine No. 1, January 1920" (photograph). Coal ‐ Transportation. "Coke Ovens, Looking West, Kamoor, WV, January 1920" (photograph). "Headhouse, Mine #1, Kaymoor, WV, January 1950" (photo). "West Side Monitor Trestle, Kaymoor Mine #1, January 1920" (photo). Kentucky ‐ Boyd County ‐ Malaty. Kentucky ‐ Boyd County ‐ Caltettsburg. New River and Pocahontas Consolidated Coal Company. Fayette County ‐ Kaymoor. 315. CHARLES HANNAH. Hinton, Summers County, WV, 20 December 1980. An interview with Hannah, a retired railroad workder, conducted by Paul J. Nyden. Hannah describes life and work in the New River Gorge, gives a 376 description of the railroad industry before and after the introduction of the diesel engine, and explains the function of a roundhouse. One cassette, transcription available. (R368) Index terms: Hannah, Charles. Kentucky ‐ Russell. New River Gorge. Nyden, Paul J. Railroad workers (performers). Summers County ‐ Hinton. North American Aviation Company. Ohio ‐ Columbus. Ohio ‐ Wallbridge. General Electric Company. Ohio ‐ Cincinnati. Railroads ‐ Equipment and supplies. Railroad workers ‐ Job description. Chesapeake and Ohio Railroad. Railroads. Virginia ‐ Richmond. Railroads ‐ Accidents. Maryland ‐ Baltimore. Railroads ‐ Management. Unions and unionization. American Railway Supervisors Association. Railroads ‐ Safety measures. Railroads ‐ Economic aspects. Perry, Bob. Afro‐Americans. Summers County ‐ Little Gap Mountain. "white lead". Transportation ‐ Trains. Summers County ‐ Zion Mountain. Clergymen. Railroads ‐ Equipment and supplies. Ohio ‐ Wallbridge. Railroads ‐ Equipment and supplies. Summers County ‐ Hinton. 316. A. DEWEY KEATON. Hinton, Summers County WV, 20 December 1980. An interview with Keaton, a retired railroad worker, conducted by Paul J. Nyden concerning life and work in the New River Gorge. One cassette, transcription available. (R369) Index terms: Keaton, A. Dewey. Railroad workers (performers). Summers County ‐ Hinton. Dunglen Hotel. Chesapeake and Ohio Railroad. Greenbrier County ‐ Ronceverte. Transportation ‐ Trucks. Nyden, Paul J. Fayette County ‐ Thurmond. 377 New River Gorge. Prohibition. Moonshine and moonshining. Babcock Coal and Lumber Company. Fayette County ‐ Sewell. Kanawha County ‐ Handley. Railroad workers. Virginia ‐ Cliffton Forge. Depression. Railroad workers ‐ Wages and hours. Wilson, President Woodrow. Hours of Service Law. Prisoners and outlaws. "Hay board". Neeley family. Reminiscences. Pennington (?). Unions and unionization. Wells, Fred. Afro‐Americans. Matusic, Pete. Immigrants ‐ Italian. Churches. Nelson, Tommy. Womock, Dolly. Hunting. Railroads ‐ Accidents. Railroads ‐ Equipment and supplies. Coal ‐ Transportation. Housing. Cusic, Mike. Scrip. Storytelling. Fayette County ‐ Thurmond. Fitzgerald Store. Hannah, Charles. Sports ‐ Baseball. Maston, Melvin. Men's organizations. Entertainment. Summers County ‐ Hinton. 317. MRS. JESSE FLEMING HICKMAN. Braxton County, WV, 15 January 1980. An interview with Mrs. Fleming, a retired school teacher, conducted by John D. Hymes, Jr. concerning Mrs. Hickman's life as an educator and farmer's wife. Two cassettes, quality good, abstracts available. (R370‐371) Index terms: Braxton County ‐ Flesher Run. Braxton County. Hickman, Jesse Fleming. Blacksmiths and blacksmithing. Fleming family. 378 Farmers and farming. Educators (performers). Clergymen. Civil War. Cemeteries. Braxton County ‐ Knawls Creek. Churches ‐ Frog Pond Church. Fleming, Isaac. Fleming, Perry. Housing. Churches ‐ Mud Lick Church. Trees ‐ Chestnut. Transportation. Taylor family. Kanawha Memorial Cemetery. Taylor Cemetery. Slavery. Typhoid Fever. Folk medicine. Transportation ‐ Horses. Medicine and health care. Lovett, Dr. G. G. Fleming Home. Braxton County ‐ Bulltown. Housing. Trappers and traders. Recreation ‐ Box socials. Educators. Holidays ‐ Christmas. Teachers and teaching ‐ Wages and hours. Glenville State College. Burnsville High School. Braxton County ‐ Flatwoods. Burnsville High School. Games. Spelling Bees. Schools ‐ Fleming School. Education. Childbearing practices. Braxton County ‐ Burnsville. Holidays ‐ Christmas. Hickman, James. Braxton County ‐ Salt Lick. Women ‐ Roles in society. Braxton County ‐ Little Knawl Creek. Marriage and marital relations. Education. Recreation. Schools ‐ Busing. Livestock. Farmers and farming. 379 Trees ‐ Hickory. Women ‐ Housewives and their work. Fleming Farm. Horses. Animals. Cunningham, Sam. Loggers and logging. Wood County ‐ Parkersburg. Utility companies. Funeral practices. Animals. Recreation. Salt Mines. Courting customs. Sports ‐ Baseball. Sunday school conventions. Revivals. Churches. Braxton County ‐ Falls Mill. Radios. Weston and Gauley Bridge Turnpike. Cunningham, Sara. Telephones. Utilities ‐ Electricity. Trees ‐ Chestnut. Livestock ‐ Sheep. Lockard's Carding Machine. Games. Dress. Livestock. Women ‐ Housewives and their work. Poultry. Agricultural machinery and equipment. "Cutting filth". Food preservation. Women ‐ Roles in society. Evaporators. Fences. Food preservation. Gardening. Diet. Norman's Store. Hunting. Recreation. Braxton County ‐ Bulltown. Braxton County ‐ Knawls Creek. Women ‐ Housewives and their work. Diet. Education. Fleming Cemetery. 380 318. MRS. CARRIE VEITH KRAFT. Braxton County, WV, 12 January 1980. An interview with Mrs. Kraft, daughter of a Falls Mills mortician, conducted by John D. Hymes, Jr. concerning life in Falls Mills and her experiences running a boarding house in Medina, Ohio. Two cassettes, quality good, abstracts available. (R372‐373) Index terms: Braxton County. Kraft, Mrs. Carrie Veith. Agricultural machinery and equipment. Horses. Farmers and farming. Homelife. Foxes. Poultry ‐ Turkeys. Women ‐ Housewives and their work. Butchering. Food preservation. Diet. Utilities ‐ Electricity. May apples. Braxton County ‐ Sutton. Bankers and banking. Funeral practices. Dress. Courting customs. Sunday school conventions. Braxton County ‐ Sutton. Ohio. Ohio ‐ Medina. Poultry ‐ Chickens. Transportation ‐ Automobiles. Churches ‐ Dunkard Church. Braxton County ‐ Falls Mill. Hymes, John D., Jr. Morticians. Churches. Recreation. Dancing. Women (performers). Merchants. Recreation ‐ Box socials. Schools. Spelling Bees. Braxton County ‐ Falls Mill. Education. Ohio ‐ Medina. Boarding houses. Braxton County Board of Education. Courting customs. Recreation. Women's organizations. Religion. Churches ‐ Methodist. 381 Sports ‐ Baseball. Dusky, Reverend. Churches ‐ Falls Mill Church. Revivals. Clergymen. Farmers and farming. Morticians. Veith, Sam. Men's organizations. Women ‐ Roles in society. Boarding houses. Braxton County ‐ Falls Mill. Women ‐ Housewives and their work. Veith, Sam. Food preservation. 319. JEANETTE SHULZ. Hundred, Wetzel County, WV, 27 March 1980. An interview with Mrs. Shulz, daughter of Scott Phillips, conducted by John A. Cuthbert. Mrs. Shulz's gives her recollections of her father's musical activity ‐‐ stringbands, radio performances, and recordings made by L.W. Chappell. One reel (5") 3 3/4 ips, quality good. (R374) Index terms: West Virginia University. Phillips, Leona. Phillips, Mary. Dancing. Musical instruments ‐ Fifes. Phillips, Carl. Phillips, Gordon. New Hampshire ‐ Salem. New Jersey ‐ Madison. Toymakers and toymaking. Catholic Church. Marshall County ‐ Wheeling. Religion. Songs. Hundred High School Band. American Legion Band. Chappell. Radios. Homelife. Shultz, Jeanette. Pennsylvania ‐ Green County. Cuthbert, John A. Phillips, Scott. Wetzel County ‐ Hundred. Scottie, Lulubelle. Marion County ‐ Fairmont. Columbia Gas Manufacturers Light and Heat Company. Monongalia County ‐ Saint Leo. Hundred High School ‐ Banjos. Hundred High School ‐ Drums. Musical instruments ‐ Fifes. 382 Music and musicians. Scottie, Skyland. BARBARA ALLEN (song). "Old Armchair" (song). "Pumpkin Pies My Mother Used to Bake" (song). Dulaney (Delandy ?) Okal. Wilson, Ben. Lynch, Theodore. Saint Leo Puddle Jumpers (string band). Jackson, Clarence. Music organizations. Hundred Martial Band. WMNN (Fairmont radio station). Phillips, Betty. Phillips, Bernard. Musical instruments. Music festivals. Phillips, Betty. Phillips, Bernard. Phillips, Scott. Music Organizations. "Pumpkin Pies My Mother Used To Bake" (song). 320. MILDRED CUNNINGHAM MCHENRY. Braxton County, WV, 30 January 1980. An interview with Mrs. McHenry, daughter of Bulltown area farmers, conducted by John D. Hymes, Jr. concerning genealogical and cultural data pertaining to farming and Bulltown in general. Two cassettes, quality good, notes available. (R375‐376) Index terms: McHenry, Mildred Cunningham. Cunningham family. Appalachian culture ‐ Braxton County ‐ Bulltown. Geneology. Braxton County. Women (performers). Farmers and farming. Hymes, John D., Jr. Braxton County ‐ Bulltown. Cunningham, Moses. Haymond, Elias. Cunningham, Phoebe Wilson. Bulltown Battleground Farm. Cunningham, Mary Frances Singleton. Cunningham, John. Cunningham, Sara Armstrong. Women ‐ Roles in society. Women ‐ Housewives and their work. Gabe, Aunt Molly. Homelife. Trading. Indians ‐ Artifacts. Bakers and baking. "Half hour piece". 383 Recreation. Children. Civil War ‐ Artifacts. Robinson, Olan. Franklin stove. Diet. Domestic workers. Lambert, Dr. O. D. Recreation. Marriage and marital relations. Gardening. Fisher, Mr. Livestock ‐ Sheep. Firewood. Poultry. Homelife. Medicine and health care. Food preservation. Coal. Women ‐ Roles in society. Weather. Cows. Women ‐ Housewives and their work. Cunningham, Mary Frances Singleton. Quilters and quilting. Cunningham, Sara Armstrong. Agricultural machinery and equipment. Horses. Cunningham, Phoebe. Oxen. Cunningham, Elias Haymond. Civil War. Cunningham, Moses. Utilities ‐ Telephone. Dancing. Braxton County ‐ Falls Mill. Ritter, Tex. Sports ‐ Baseball. Braxton County ‐ Salt Lick Ridge School. Braxton County ‐ Frog Pond Church ‐ History. Fleming family. Churches. Braxton County ‐ Falls Mill. Braxton County ‐ Bulltown School. Horses. Roads ‐ Construction. Schools. Casto, Joe. Harrison County ‐ Clarksburg. Revivals. Entertainment. 384 Recreation. Recreation. Civil War ‐ Battle of Bulltown. Cunningham, Moses. Sheep. Women ‐ Housewives and their work. Food preservation. Farmers and farming ‐ Economic aspects. Farmers and farming ‐ Economic aspects. Farmers and farming. Women ‐ Housewives and their work. Food preservation. 321. JESSE JOHNSON. Braxton County WV, 30 January 1980. An interview with Johnson, an eighty‐year old Afro‐
American, Bulltown resident, conducted by John D. Hymes, Jr., concerning his perception of community racial relations. One cassette, quality poor, abstracts available. (R377) Index terms: Johnson, Jesse. Braxton County. Braxton County ‐ Bulltown. Afro‐Americans (performers). Hymes, John D., Jr. Education. Inter‐racial relations. Food preservation. Braxton County ‐ Long Run School. Schools. Afro‐Americans. Farmers and farming. Hogs. Livestock. Gardening. Johnson family. Children. Civil War. Afro‐Americans. Merchants ‐ Restaurants. Gabe, Aunt Molly. Transportation ‐ Walking. Sports ‐ Baseball. Braxton County ‐ Falls Mill. Johnson family. "Owl and Fox" ‐ Story. Storytelling. Trappers and traders. Braxton County ‐ Hughes. Braxton County ‐ Burnsville. Trees ‐ Pawpaw. Trees ‐ Walnut. Trading. Johnson family ‐ History. 385 Churches. United States Army Corps of Engineers. Maryland. Cemeteries. Funeral practices. Folk medicine. Medicine and health care. Food preservation. Food preservation. 322. MR. AND MRS. SOL BROWN. Braxton County, WV, 17 January 1980. An interview with the Browns, former residents of the Bulltown area, conducted by John D. Hymes, Jr. concerning local farming from early to mid‐century. Two cassettes, quality good, abstracts available. (R378‐379) Index terms: Brown, Mrs. Sol. Brown, Sol. Hymes, John D., Jr. Braxton County ‐ Bulltown. Farmers (performers). Braxton County. World War I. Livestock ‐ Sheep. Fences. Livestock ‐ Cattle. Men ‐ Roles in society. Children. Braxton County ‐ Riffle Run. Farmers and farming. Diet. Cunningham, Mildred. Cunningham, Ruth. Recreation ‐ Horseshoes. Braxton County ‐ Sutton. Harrison County ‐ Clarksburg. Lewis County ‐ Weston. Afro‐Americans. Fleming Boys. Transportation ‐ Automobiles. Gilmer County ‐ Glenville. Braxton County ‐ Falls Mill. Sports ‐ Baseball. Recreation ‐ Ice skating. Recreation ‐ Swimming. Firewood. Recreation ‐ Sledriding. Transportation ‐ Wagons. Hogs. Women ‐ Housewives and their work. Agricultural machinery and equipment. Gardening ‐ Truck. Poultry ‐ Turkeys. 386 Pennsylvania ‐ Pittsburgh. Stalnaker farm. Currance farm. Brown, Bette Fleming. Trappers and traders. Coal. Maryland ‐ Baltimore. Housing. Dress. Trading. Food preservation. Churches ‐ Methodist. Butchering. Braxton County ‐ Saint Michaels Church. Revivals. Braxton County ‐ Knawls Creek. Churches ‐ United Brethren. Cemeteries. Holidays ‐ Christmas. Braxton County ‐ Frog Pond. Churches. Clergymen. Schools. Education. Braxton County ‐ Riffle Run School. Kidd, Wesley. Braxton County ‐ Knawls Creek School. Marple, Lizabeth. Sports ‐ Football. Cox, E. J. Educators. Shock, Bernard. Heavner, Marjorie. Goodrich, Dudley. Students. Dancing. Recreation ‐ Box socials. Transportation ‐ Horses. Education. Schools. Burnsville High School. Transportation ‐ Walking. Transportation ‐ Horses. Braxton County ‐ Burnsville. Brown, Bette Fleming. Educators ‐ Wages and hours. Braxton County ‐ Burnsville. Land ‐ Mineral rights. United States Army Corps of Engineers ‐ Attitudes. Braxton County ‐ Long Run. Braxton County ‐ Flesher Run. 387 Braxton County ‐ Riffle Run. Baker, Mr. Lawyers. Braxton County ‐ Burnsville Reservoir. Land agents. "Horse trading". United States Army Corps of Engineers. Card games. Braxton County ‐ Falls Mill. Entertainment. Kanawha River. Braxton County ‐ Knawls Creek. Braxton County ‐ Napier. Baker, J. C. Brown family. Fleming family. Currence family. Cemeteries. Braxton County ‐ Kanawha Memorial Gardens. Dams ‐ Recreation. Dams ‐ Flood control. Dams ‐ Economic aspects. Hunting. United States Army Corps of Engineers. Davis, Howard. Upshur County ‐ Buckhannon. Jones, Mr. ‐ Lawyer. Braxton County ‐ Sutton. Land ‐ Appraisers. Brown, Sol. Braxton County ‐ Burnsville Reservoir. Pennsylvania ‐ Pittsburgh. Sports ‐ Baseball. 323. MARVIN COBB. Bulltown, Braxton County, WV, 28 December 1980. Mr. Cobb, a former resident of Bulltown born in 1928, reminisces about his childhood and adolescence in the Bulltown area. Conducted by Craig Smith, the interview includes descriptions of buildings and businesses, Civil War trenches and agriculture in the area. Two cassettes, quality good. (R380‐381) Index terms: Cobb, Marvin. Cobb, Clarence A. Braxton County ‐ Bulltown. Wagonmakers. Lockard, Elias. Norman, Laban. Merchants. Cabinetmakers and cabinetmaking. Blacksmiths and blacksmithing. Hamilton, Janet Isabel. Transportation ‐ Wagons. Roads. 388 Stores and storekeeping. Planning Mills. Gristmills. Cunningham family. Civil War ‐ Battle of Bulltown. Recreation. Lockard, Kiras (?). Medicine and health care. Medicine and health care. Physicians. Lovett, Dr. G. G. Transportation ‐ Automobiles. Braxton County ‐ Falls Mill. Braxton County ‐ Burnsville. Men's organizations. Modern Woodsmen Club of America. Clergymen. Cobb, Carrie Melvin. Farmers and farming. Braxton County ‐ Falls Run. Cemeteries. Death. Soldiers. Childhood ‐ Games. Prince Luther (?). Schools. Bulltown School. Burnsville High School. Flatwoods School. Braxton County ‐ Laurel Hollow. Housing. Gregory, Asa (?). Recreation. Veith, Orden. Stonecutters. Bartering. Bridges. Hamilton family. Hamilton, Mary Lou. Hamilton, George. World War II. G. W. Stonaker and Son Company. Lewis County ‐ Weston. Livestock. Agricultural machinery and equipment. Child labor. "Kanawha Potato". Stonaker, G. W. Currence Farm. Agriculture. Weather. 389 Ice houses. Indians. Salt mines. Bridges. Food preservation. Sanitation systems. Food preservation. Water systems. Cunningham family. Lovett, Dr. G. G. Lawmen. Utilities ‐ Electricity. Moonshine and moonshining. Utilities ‐ Telephone. Aladdin Lamps. Radios. Shaffer, Jess. Guns. Housing ‐ Construction. Hardman, Crede. Coal mines and mining. Webster County. Sports ‐ Baseball. Churches. Dress. Recreation. Children. Women ‐ Roles in society. Civilian Conservation Corps. Outlaws and prisoners. Depression. Roads ‐ Construction. Recreation. Soldiers. Prince, Luther (?). Civil War ‐ Battle of Bulltown. Norman, Laban. Bartending. Agricultural transportation. Gristmills. Merchants. Braxton County ‐ Falls Mill. Dress. Brides. Hardman, Crede. Recreation. Civil War ‐ Battle of Bulltown. Norman, Laban. Blacksmiths and blacksmithing. 390 324. MARGIE FAHRNER DAETWYLER. Helvetia, Randolph, County, WV, 8 January 1980. An interview with Margie Daetwyler, the daughter of Swiss emigres, conducted by David Sutton. Daetwyler offers her insights into the community organizations of Helvetia and the roles of women played in them. She also contrasts local farming practices of the past to those of the present, describes her Swiss lineage. One cassette, quality good, transcription available. (R382) Index terms: Daetwyler, Margie Fahrner. Randolph County ‐ Helvetia. Women (performers). Farmers and farming. Helvetia ‐ Roles of women. Women's organizations. Sutton, David. Immigration ‐ Motives and circumstances. Childrearing practices. Education. Seventh Day Adventist. Religion. Helvetia ‐ Economic development. Helvetia ‐ Roles of women. Agriculture. Recreation. Farm clubs. Singing. Festivals and celebrations. Four H Clubs. Agricultural organizations. Immigrants ‐ Swiss. Fahrner, Irene Thomas. Fahrner, William. Depression. Helvetia Fair Organization. Helvetia Restoration and Development Association. Land agents. Helvetia Farm Women's Club. Folklife. Toymakers and toymaking. 325. WORKERS OF NORRIS INDUSTRIES INC. Spencer, Roane County, WV, May‐June 1979. A series of interviews with union leaders and members who worked for Norris Industries during the strike of November 1978 to March 1979. They describe working conditions, strike issues, community support of the strike, and its results. Twelve reels (5"), reels 1‐4 at 1 7/8 ips, reels 5‐12 at 3 3/4 ips. (R383‐394) Index terms: Norris Industries Inc. Machinists (performers). Health ‐ Occupational hazards. Industrial safety. Immigrants ‐ English. Roane County ‐ Spencer. Merchants. Unions and unionization ‐ Benefits. Strikes. 391 United Auto Workers. Unions and unionization. Industry ‐ Wages and hours. Industrial maintainence. Industry ‐ Dust control. Churches. Unions ‐ Contracts. 326. ALVENA SECKAR. 1952. A recording of a pair of interviews with Ms Seckar. The first, entitled "Other People's Business," is conducted by Alma Dowding for WQXR, New York, and focuses upon Ms. Seckar's education, impressionist style, and the influence of her Czechoslovakian family heritage. The second program, "Carnival of Books," conducted by Ruth Hershaw and Jack Lester for WMAQ, Chicago, centers upon Ms. Seckar's contribution to children's literature. She reads from her book ZUSKA OF THE BURNING HILLS, answers questions from children about the book, sings several Slavic folk songs, and talks about her life. Two reels (7") 7 1/2ips. (R395‐396) Index terms: Seckar, Alvena. Dowling, Alma. Readings (Literature). Artists (performers). Authors (performers). Art and artists. Literature. Women ‐ Roles in society. ZUSKA OF THE BURNING HILLS. Impressionism. Art ‐ education. Art ‐ education. Czechoslovakia. Education. Folk music. Slavic folk music. Hayward, Richard. Hershaw, Ruth. Lester, Jack. The interview is conducted by Peter Laska. One cassette. Afro‐Americans (performers). Laska, Maureen. Laska, Peter. Agricultural organizations. (See also Farm clubs). Farm clubs. (See also Agricultural organizations). Games. Sports (See also Recreation). Ferry boats (See Also Transportation). Discrimination (See also respective ethnic gropus). Entertainment. (See also Recreation). Recreation (See also Entertainment, Sports). 327. KEN HUDNELL. Holly Grove, Upshur County, WV, 31 August 1975. An interview with Hudnell, conducted by Thomas Burger of WSWP‐TV, of Beckley, concerning the events surrounding the death of Sesco Estep during the coal wars of 1912‐1914. Estep was killed by the "Bull Moose" armored train in Holly Grove. Hudnell also recounts the shootings of company guards. Two reels (5") 3 3/4 ips. (R397‐398) 392 Index terms: Hudnell, Ken. Burger, Thomas. Upshur County ‐ Holly Grove. Coal Wars. Coal mines and mining. Coal mines and mining ‐ Strikes ‐ Violence. Estep, Sesco. Unions and unionization ‐ Violence. 328. DR. MARGARET BALLARD. Union, Monroe County, WV, 18 July 1974. An interview with Dr. Ballard, a physician born in 1900, conducted by George P. Parkinson. Dr. Ballard discusses her med school education at West Virginia University and the University of Maryland, her practice in rural GreenBriar Valley, her family history and her personal philosophies concerning religion, education and women's Roles in society. Two reels (5") 3 3/4ips, quality good, notes available. (R399‐400) Index terms: Ballard, Margaret. Monroe County ‐ Union. Greenbrier Valley. Physicians (performers). Ballard family. Ballard, Baldwin. Barbee, Colonel A.R. Civil War. Civil War ‐ Espionage. McNeer, John. Maddy, John. Ballard, Lewis. Hull, Henry. Logan County ‐ Greenville. Ballard, Isaac Newton. Bankers and banking. Religion. Burnside, James Madison. Burnside, Elizabeth Peters. Cherard, Mrs. Joseph (portrait painter). Art and artists. Peters, Capt. John. Monroe County ‐ Peterstown. Alleghany Collegiate Institute. 329. IDA MARINO. Morgantown, Monongalia County, WV, 22 July 1974. An interview with Mrs. Marino, the daughter of an Italian immigrant coal miner, born in 1921, conducted by Keith Dix. Mrs. Marino discusses her early family life and the story of her father's emigration and employment in coal mines in Pennsyvania and Gary, WV. She also talks about living conditions in coal camps in the 1930s and 1940s, their ethnic composition, religious life, and union activity. Finally she discusses her education, career as a teacher and and her "mountain heritage". One reel (7") 3 3/4 ips. (R401) Index terms: Marino, Ida. Monongalia County ‐ Morgantown. McDowell County. Educators (performers). 393 Coal mines and mining. Company towns. Immigrants ‐ Italian. Immigration. McDowell County ‐ Gary. Religion. Education. "Mountain heritage". 330. BROOKS F. MCCABE. Charleston, Kanawha County, WV, 16 December 1973. An interview with McCabe, the grandson of Charles Edward Ward who founded the Ward Engineering Company of Charleston, concerning the history and operation of his grandfather's firm. He discusses commercial and private boats built by the firm, launching ceremonies, the closing of business in 1933 during the depression, and his grandfather's feelings about government and labor. The interview is conducted by Brooks F. McCabe Jr. One reel (5") 3 3/4ips. (R402) Index terms: McCabe, Brooks F. McCabe, Brooks F. Jr. Kanawha County ‐ Charleston. Ward, Charles Edward. Ward Engineering Company. Shipbuilding. Depression. 331. PERLE AND MATTIE BARNETTE. Birch River, Nicholas County, WV, 18 February 1974. A series of reminiscences by by the Barnettes concerning family and local history, folklore religion, moonshining and traditional music, recorded by Thomas S. Brown. The tape includes a number of folk tales concerning daeth, ghosts and superstitions. One reel, (5") 3 3/4 ips, notes available. (R403) Index terms: Barnette, Perle and Mattie. Nicholas County ‐ Birch River. Religion. Folk medicine. Folklore. Folk tales. Hunting. Superstitions. Monnshine and moonshining. Murder. Music and musicians. Education. Rural education. 332. HARRIETTE LOUISA (SIMPSON) ARNOW. Ann Arbor, Michigan, 1974. An interview with author Arnow conducted by Nadine Coffin concerning Arnow's philosophy on art, her ideas about women and their roles in Society, and the roles of nature, fantasy and personal experience in her novels. One reel (5") 3 3/4ips, transcription available. (R404) Index terms: Arnow, Harriette Louisa (Simpson). Michigan ‐ Ann Arbor. Authors (performers). Women ‐ Roles in society. Art ‐ philosophy. 394 Coffin, Nadine. 333. ALVENA V. SECKAR. Morgantown, Monongalia County, WV, 24 April 1974. An interview with West Virginia artist Alvena Seckar conducted by George P. Parkinson and John Clarkson. Ms Seckar discusses her philosophy of art, her education in McMenchen, WV, and at the University of Pennsylvania and New York University. She discusses her marriage of ten years, her divorce and her ideas about religion. She recounts her long career in the arts mentions artists whom she has met or been influenced by, and talks about the the influence of her heritage in her work. Two reels (7") 3 3/4ips, notes available. (R405‐406) Index terms: Seckar, Alvena. Artists (performers). Authors (performers). Art ‐ philosophy. Women ‐ Roles in society. Marshall County ‐ McMechen. New York University. Education. University of Pennsylvania. Religion. Divorce. Immigration. Czechoslovakia. Immigrants ‐ Czechoslovakian. Wilson, Saul. Riceman, Phil. Coal mines and mining ‐ in children's literature. Literature. Literature. Literature ‐ children. Rosenberg, Julius. World War II. Facism. Paris. Leningrad. Moscow. Sweden. 334. JULIA DAVIS. Princeton, Mercer County. December 3 1985. In an interview conducted by George Parkinson, Julia Davis recalls her life in Clarksburg and her career as a writer. She discusses some of her books, including The Shenandoah, Stonewall, Legacy of Love, and one about the Lewis and Clark Expedition. One reel (7") 3 3/4 ips. (R407) Index terms: Davis, Julia. WV Debt . Berkeley County. Jefferson County . McDonald, Marshall. McDonald, Angus. McDonald, Percy. McDonald, Edward. McDonald, John . Black Hand Society . 395 Hatfield, "Devil" Anse . McCoy family . Glassmakers . Parkinson, George. New Jersey, Princeton. 335. WILL SELMAN. Cowen, Webster County. October 27 1973. In an interview conducted by Thomas S. Brown, Will Selman relates murder stories from his locality. One reel (5") 3 3/4 ips, notes available. (R408) Index terms: Selman, Will, . Brown, Thomas S. Murder Stories . Young, Henry . Webster County, Cowen . 336. EVELYN BOGGS. Cowen, Webster County. October 27 1973. In an interview conducted by Thomas S. Brown, Evelyn Boggs relates ghost story. One reel (5") 3 3/4 ips, notes available. (R408) Index terms: Boggs, Evelyn, . Brown, Thomas S. Webster County, Cowen. 337. AUSTIN SELMAN. Cowen, Webster County. October 27 1973. In an interview conducted by Thomas S. Brown, Mr. Selman relates ghost stories, murder stories, and folklore. Selman’s friend Roy Boggs tells a tale or two. One reel (5") 3 3/4 ips, notes available. (R408) Index terms: Selman, Austin . Brown, S. Thomas. Webster County, Cowen . Ghosts and apparitions . Flemings, Cal. Mullins Family . Boggs, Roy. 338. 1976 UMWA CONVENTION/CONSTITUTIONAL CONVENTION. Cincinnati, Hamilton County, OH. September 23‐
October 1 1976. These tapes accompany TV coverage by WWVU‐TV. Bill Jaker conducts interviews with Arnold Miller, Harry Patrick, Lee Roy Patterson, Mike Trbovich, Louis Antal, Ron Statler, and some delegates in addition to proceedings of the convention. Two reels (7") 7 1/2 ips and three reels (5") 7 1/2 ips, notes available. (R409‐R413) Index terms: UMWA District 5. UMWA District 31. UMWA District 20 . Miller, Arnold. Patrick, Harry . Trbovich, Mike. Antal, Lewis. Statler, Ron. Lewis, John L. Patterson, Lee Roy . Jaker, Bill. Moore, Delphine . 396 Norris, Charles. Hamrick, Fred . Martin, Ear . Tennant, Clifton . Lyle, J.L . Schmelzenbach, Bill . Tetrick, Mark A. Hendricks, Troy. Lewis, John L. Patterson, Lee Roy. 339. BEN SCHULL. Marion, Williamson County, Ill. December 10, 1976. An interview conducted by Barbara Herndon with Ben Schull, Director of the Department of Mines & Minerals in Springfield Illinois. Mr. Schull extensively relates coal industry history, culture, working conditions, and labor organization in Illinois. Three reels (7") 3 3/4 ips, notes available. (R414‐R416) Index terms: Schull, Ben . Herndon, Barbara . Halbert, Walter . McFadden, Joe . Straton, William . Collin, Stewart . Lewis Howard . Lewis, John L. Fergrison, Charlie. Holmes, Jack(Robert). Hartshorn, W.G. Meehen, Harry. White Phil, . Swallers' Coal Mine . Economy Coal Mine. Peabody #3 Coal Mine. Cosgrove Meehen Coal Company. Stewarts Coal Mine . Old Ben Coal Company. Blue Blaze Coal Mine . Kelly Coal Mine. Eastside Coal Mine . Searls Coal Company, . Freeman Coal Company #3. Waltonville Coal Mine . Binkley Coal Company. Paulton Coal Mine . Pyramid Mine . Peabody #18 . United Electric Coal Company . Coal mines and mining‐mechanization. Coal mines and mining‐grievances. Coal mines and mining‐equipment . Coal mines and mining‐supplies. Coal mines and mining‐terminology. 397 Coal mines and mining‐ wages and hours. Coal mines and mining‐job description. Coal mines and mining‐economic aspects. Coal mines and mining‐safety measures. Coal mines and mining‐management. Coal mines and mining‐contract system. Coal mines and mining‐punch mines. Coal mines and mining‐electrical equipment. Coal mines and mining‐study and teaching. Coal mines and mining‐baseball. Coal mines and mining‐bathhouses. Bricklayers. Schools‐one room . Illinois‐Danville. Illinois Springfield. Illinois‐Marion . Illinois‐Pinckneyville . Unions‐locals . Unions‐dues . Unions‐pit committee. Unions‐contracts . Progressive Mine Workers Of America. United Mine Workers of America. Coal mines and mining‐terminology. Coal mines and mining‐equipment and supplies. Coal mines and mining‐safety measures. Coal mines and mining‐wages and hours. Lewis, John L. Lewis, Howard. Tabor, Joe. Illinois, Pinckneyville. Cosgrove Meehen Coal Company. Binkley Coal Company. Straton, William. 340. JOHN BORESI. Illinois. August 14 1975. An interview by (unknown) with Mr. Boresi, a retired coal miner, concerning his life as an immigrant to the coalfields in Illinois and his family history. One reel (5") 1 7/8 ips. (R417) Index terms: Boresi, John. Illinois . Coal mines and mining‐wages and hours. Coal mines and mining‐strikes. Coal mines and mining‐1923. Coal mines and mining‐bathhouses. Coal mines and mining‐mules . Coal mines and mining‐mechanization . Progressive Mine Workers of America. United Mine Workers of America. Immigrants‐Italian . Santa Fe Coal Company. 398 341. JOE OZANIC. Mt Olive, MaCoupin County, Illinois. March 21, circa late 1970's. An interview with Joe Ozanic, labor organizer and former president, of Progressive Mine Workers International Union, conducted by Barbara Herndon, for Historical Researchers Inc. Taking place in his labor history museum, Mr. Ozanic relates labor union history and family history. Five reels (7") 3 3/4 ips. (R418‐R422) Index terms: Ozanic, Joe . Herdon Barbara. Illinois, Mt. Olive. UMWA‐Convention ‐1931‐Indianapolis. Lewis, John L. National Bituminous Coal Operators Association. UMWA‐District 12. International Executive Board. Convention‐1931‐Springfield. Local 728. Illinois, Gillespie. Progressive Mine Workers of America. Humphrey, Byran. Sparta Coal Mine. Illinois, Coulterville. Progressive Mine Workers of America‐Women's Auxiliary. Jones, Mary H (Mother) . Progressive Mine Workers of America‐Local #35. Illinois, Williamson Count. Illinois, Zeigler. Illinois, Herrin. Illinois, Pinckneyville. Colbert, Joe. Peabody #8 Coal Mines. Peabody Coal Company . National Industrial Recovery Act . Illinois, Taylorville. Robinson, Browning. Illinois, Christian County . Illinois, Mulkeytown. Illinois, Franklin County. Consolidated #15 Coal Mine. Coal Mines and Mining‐Strikes‐1932. Coal Mines and Mining‐1937. Coal Mines and Mining‐Mantrip . Madison Coal Company. Coal Mining Machinery‐Joy Loader . Heinmarsh, John . Unions‐dues. Green, George . Meany, George . American Federation of Labor. National Labor Relations Act . Marciando, John . Immigrants‐Croatian,. Coal Mines and Mining‐job descriptions. 399 Hoosier Coal Mine . Stauton Loan Association . Coal Mines and Mining‐terminology . Jenkins, Walter . Weisenborn, Fred . Kuntz, Ben . Consolidated #8 Coal Mine . Reed, Dave. National Labor Relations Board. Kelley Creek Coal Mine . West Virginia‐Logan, . "Check‐off" . Edmundson, Ray. Virden, Battle (Virdon Riots?) . Bradley, General . Pennsylvania, Shamokin . Progressive Mine Workers of America‐District #1 . Wage Stabilization Board . Grey, Dewey . Hefferly, Frank . UMWA‐District 15. UMWA‐District 17 . Hughes, Fox. Illinois, Mulkeytown. Illinois, Taylorville. Illinois, Christian County. Lewis, John L. Kuntz, Ben . Green, George . Hoosier Coal Mine. 342. JIM COMSTOCK. Richwood, Nicholas County, WV. No date. An interview with Jim Comstock, editor of The West Virginia Hillbilly, conducted by Carl Fleischhauer, reviewing the history of The Hillbilly and some problems keeping it going. One reel (7") 3 3/4 ips. (R423) Index terms: Comstock, Jim. Fleischauer, Carl. Nicholas, County Richwood. Newsleader (newspaper). Newsletter (newspaper). Nicholas Republican. Hillbilly (newspaper). Bronson. Surface Mining Association. 343. JOHN FANCHER. (Location unknown), 1975. An interview with John Fancher, former vice president of the PMWA in Illinois, conducted bu Barbara Herndon. Mr. Fancher relates personal history and history of the PMWA. Five reels (7") 3 3/4 ips. (R424‐R428) Index terms: Herndon, Barbara. Lewis, John L. 400 Gett, Joe. Ansbury, Pat. Taylor, Jack. Thrush, Loyd. Stewart, Mother. Hughes, Arthur. Howett, Alexander. Davis, Captain E.C. McGill, Dan. Maybe, Ed. Boisey, Mary. Keck, William. Barnes, Jack. Edmundson, Ray. Percy, Claude. Bolt, Dean. Ozanic, Joe. Dudley, I.O. Humphrey, Byran. Miller, Arnold. Wicks, Agnes Burns. Coal Mines and Mining‐picketing. Coal Mines and Mining‐job description‐top boss. Coal Mines and Mining‐job description‐dock boss. Coal Mines and Mining‐strikes‐1917. Coal Mines and Mining‐wildcat. Coal Mines and Mining‐sit down. Coal Mines and Mining‐explosives. Coal miners‐executive pardon. Old Ben #15 Coal Mine. Woodside Coal Mine. American Federation of Labor. Independent Miners Union. UMWA‐Ballot Stealing. UMWA‐District 12. UMWA‐reorganized movement. UMWA‐white card movement. UMWA‐contributions. PMWA‐Local 12. PMWA‐Women s Auxiliary. PMWA‐Constitution. Peerless Coal Mine. Lewmerken Coal Corporation. "Progressive Miner" (newspaper). Save the Union Movement. Garfield Agreement. Black Lung. Hogs‐wild. Moonshine and moonshining . Illinois, Herrin. Illinois, Springfield. 401 Illinois, Pinckneyville. Illinois, Mulkeytown. Illinois, Gillespie. Illinois, Springfield‐bomb trial. Kentucky, Harlan County. Alabama, Bibb County. Alabama, Shelby County. Alabama, Tent City. Progressive Mine Workers of America Women’s Auxiliary. Lewis, John L. Stewart, Mother. Edmundson, Ray. 344. DR. EARL CORE. Morgantown, Monongalia County, WV 1983. In an interview conducted by Dr. George Parkinson, Dr. Earl Core relates his school history from one room schools through university, emphasizing differences in the 1930's. Two reels (7") 3 3/4 ips. (R429‐R430) Index terms: Core, Dr. Earl . Parkinson, Dr. George. Pyles, Maude. Campbell, Alexander. Core, Carl. Garrison, Freda. Pietro, Tony. Ryan, Dr. Joseph Banks. West Virginia University‐history. West Virginia University‐ botany. West Virginia University‐faculty life. West Virginia University‐faculty retirement. West Virginia University‐student life. West Virginia University‐ROTC. West Virginia University‐research. Monongalia County‐Morgantown. Monongalia County‐Morgantown‐Italians. Monongalia County‐Core . Monongalia County‐Scotts Run. Morgantown High School. Teachers and teaching‐wages and hours. Schools‐one room. Schools‐housing. Schools‐social life. Disciples of Christ Church. Coal Miners‐community life. Columbia University. New York Botanical Gardens. Castanca (journal). 345. GEORGE W. CHAPMAN. Probably Webster County, WV. July 1952. An interview conducted by BB Chapman; George W. Chapman recalls school days beginning in 1878 and his experiences as a teacher, as deputy Sheriff, and as Justice of The Peace in Webster County from 1920‐1940. Two reels (7") 7 1/2 ips. (R431‐R432) Index terms: 402 Chapman, George W. Chapman, Dr. Berlin B. Webster County‐Politics‐1920‐1940. Webster County‐Point Mountain. Schools‐Log. Education‐1878. Teachers and Teaching‐wages and hours. Loggers and Logging. Railroads‐construction. Chestnut timber. 346. DR. NORBITT KELLY, WV WELFARE CONFERENCE, 1955. Location unspecified. April 21 and 22 1955. At the West Virginia Welfare conference, Dr. Kelly states that alcoholism is a family illness; that West Virginia needs to adopt treatment programs. One reel (7") 3 3/4 ips. (R433) Index terms: Kelly, Dr. Norbitt. West Virginia Welfare Conference‐1955. Alcoholism‐economic aspects. Alcoholism‐social aspects. Alcoholism‐family aspects. Alcoholism‐treatment. Alcoholism‐origins . Mental Illinois‐Alcoholism. 347. DR. KIRKPATRICK, WV WELFARE CONFERENCE, 1955. Location unspecified. April 21 and 22 1955. At the 1955 West Virginia Welfare Conference, Dr Kirkpatrick talks about industrial management problems and social welfare goals. One reel (7") 3 3/4 ips. (R434) Index terms: Kirkpatrick, Dr. West Virginia Welfare Conference ‐1955. Industrial Management Problems. Welfare‐goals. 348. MR. SHOTTLAND, WV WELFARE CONFERENCE, 1955. Location unspecified. April 21 and 22 1955. At the West Virginia Welfare Conference, Social Security Commissioner Mr. Shottland, talks about welfare programs and social work. One reel (7") 3 3/4 ips. (R435) Index terms: Shottland, Mr. West Virginia Welfare Conference‐1955. Welfare Programs‐income maintenance. Welfare Programs‐children. Welfare Programs‐disability. Welfare Programs‐adoption. Juvenile Delinquency. Social Work. 349. LILLIAN MAJALLY. Morgantown, Monongalia County, WV. August 14 1986 and October 17 1986. An interview with Lillian Majally, conducted by Barbara Howe and George Parkinson; concerning her life and work with local, state, and national service organizations. Three reels (7") 3 3/4 ips. (R436‐R438) Index terms: Majally, Lillian T. 403 Howe, Barbara. Parkinson, George. Long, John. Thompson, Anna Whipperman. Barley Foods. Blackouts. Air Raids. Churches‐African American. Depression (1930's). Transportation‐streetcars. Morgantown‐1900‐1940. Morgan County Berkeley Springs‐1930. Senior Citizens‐Organizations. Crippled Children’s Foundation. Save the Children Project. Office of Civilian Defense. CCC. Post War Planning Council. War Salvage Program. Community Development Program. Women’s Organizations. Women‐roles in society. Business and Professional Women. American Medical Women’s Association. Schools‐African American. Schools‐two room. WAJR Radio Station ‐1940. Unity Manor. Women Discrimination. Discrimination. Segregation. Morgantown ‐1900‐1940. Office of Civilian Defense. 350. HOMINY FALLS MINE DISASTER. Probably Nicholas County, Hominy Falls and/or Richwood. May 1968. Survivors of the mine disaster relate their experiences with the flooding and electric wires, the week of captivity, and their faith in survival. Sound fair to poor. Reel 442 is only Richwood history. Five reels (7") 7 1/2 ips. (R439‐R443) Index terms: Coal mines and Machinery‐mantrip. Coal Mines and Mining‐disasters. Coal Mines and Mining‐terminology. Nicholas County‐Richwood. Nicholas County‐Hominy Falls. Nicholas County‐Summersville. Moore, Larry. Carper, Frank. McClung, Renick. Martin, Gene. Black Damp. Christian ‐ born again. 404 351. ROCKWELL WOMEN USWA. Morgantown, Monongalia County, WV. May 13 1974. In this interview conducted by Keith Dix, four employees of Rockwell International (Beatrice Watkins, Eleanor Baine, Bonnie Prett, Joyce Dalton) discuss their stewards. One reel 3 3/4 ips. (R444) Index terms: Dix, Keith. Watkins, Beatrice. Baine, Eleanor. Pratt, Bonnie. Dalton, Joyce. United Steelworkers of America. Unions‐Grievance Procedures. Rockwell International. Monongalia County‐Morgantown. Unions‐Stewards and stewardesses. 352. UNITED STEEL WORKERS OF AMERICA. Morgantown, Monongalia County. May 30 1974. An interview with two steelworkers of Rockwell International, conducted by Keith Dix, discussing stewards and working conditions. One reel (7") 3 3/4 ips. (R445) Index terms: Dix, Keith. United Steelworkers of America. Steelworkers‐working conditions. Steelworkers‐job description. Monongalia County‐Morgantown. Unions‐Stewards and stewardesses. 353. AL SPIKER. Morgantown, Monongalia County May 22 1074. An interview with Al Spiker, section boss of Humphrey #7Coal mine and former chairperson of Safety Committee, conducted buy Keith Dix. One reel (7") 3 3/4 ips. (R446) Index terms: Spiker, Al. Dix, Keith. Coal Mines and Mining. Coal Mines and Mining‐hiring. Coal Mines and Mining‐bossing school. Coal Mines and Mining‐absenteeism. Coal Mines and mining‐production standards. Coal Mines and Mining‐inspection. Strikes‐wildcat. Coal miners‐women. Humphrey #7 Mine. Monongalia County‐Morgantown. Consolidated Coal Company. 354. E.D. RYAN. Morgantown, Monongalia County June 5 1974. An interview with E.D. Ryan, a coal miner, conducted by Keith Dix. Concerns coal mining at Federal #2 and Arkwright Coal Mines. One reel (7") 3 3/4 ips, notes available. (R447) Index terms: Ryan, E.D. Dix, Keith. Eastern Associated Coal Company. Federal #2 Coal Mine. Arkwright Coal Mine. 405 Harris, Anthony. Coal Mines and Mining‐safety measures. Coal Mines and Mining‐production standards. Coal Mines and Mining‐section foreman. Coal Mines and Mining‐strikes‐wildcat. Coal Mines and Mining‐bathhouses. Coal Mines and Mining‐job description‐shot firer. Coal Miners‐attitudes. Coal Miners‐absenteeism. Coal Miners‐Vietnam Conflict Veterans. Unions and Unionization‐safety committees. Coal miners‐age differences. Vietnam Conflict Veterans. Monongalia county‐Morgantown. Consolidation Coal Company. 355. ELMER "BUCK" YOCUM. Monongalia County. June 17 1974. An interview with Elmer Yocum, former Chairman of Safety Committee at Humphrey #7 Coal Mine, conducted by Keith Dix. Mr. Yocum discusses coal ming history and union contracts. One reel (7") 3 3/4 ips. (R448) Index terms: Yocum, Elmer Buck. Dix, Keith. Humphrey #7 Coal Mine. Christopher, Frank. Long, Pete. Coal Mines and Mining‐history. Coal Mines and Mining‐strikes‐wildcat. Coal Mines and Mining‐job bidding. Coal Mines and Mining‐rotation. Coal Mines Machinery‐shuttle car. Coal Mines and Machinery‐continuous mining machine. UMWA‐contracts‐mutual agreement clause. UMWA‐contracts‐ready, wiling & able clause. Unions and unionization‐safety committees. Unions and unionization‐mine committees. Monongalia County‐Maidsville. Consolidation Coal Company. 356. GEORGE THOMAS. Monongalia County. June 18 1974. An interview with George Thomas, former chairman of the mine committee of Federal #2 Coal Mines, conducted by Keith Dix. Mr. Thomas discusses wildcat strikes Management, age, and attitude differences in the mine. Two reels (7") 3 3/4 ips. (Note: R450 begins at 7 1/2 then changes to 3 3/4) (R449‐R450) Index terms: Thomas, George. Dix, Keith. Morris, Dave,. Harris Anthony. Eastern Associated Coal Company. Federal #2 Coal Mine. Monongalia County. Coal Mines and mining‐management. 406 Coal Mines and Mining‐strikes‐wildcat. Coal Mines and Mining‐strikes‐picketing. Coal Mines and Mining‐strikes‐bomb threats. Coal Mines and Mining‐strikes‐safety measures. Coal Mines and Mining‐strikes‐sabotage. Coal Mines and Mining‐production standards. Col Miners‐age differences. Coal Mines and Mining‐attitudes. Coal Mine Machinery‐long wall machine. 357. JOHN RADDISH. Monongalia County. June 24 1974. An interview with John Raddish, a young coal miner at Humphrey #7 Coal Mine, conducted by Keith Dix. Mr. Raddish discusses wildcat strikes, age, and attitude differences, and absenteeism. One reel (7") 3 3/4 ips. (Note: tape begins at 7 1/2 then changes speed) (R450) Index terms: Raddish, John. Did, Keith. Johnson, Charlie. Humphrey #7 Coal Mine. Coal Mines and Mining‐strikes‐wildcat. Coal Mines and Mining‐job bidding. Coal Mines and Mining‐safety measures. Union grievance procedures‐meetings. Union grievance procedures‐umpire system. Coal Miners‐absenteeism. Coal Miners‐age difference. Coal Miners‐attitudes. 358. JIM THOMAS. Place of interview unknown. July 15 1974. An interview with Jim Thomas, boss for Eastern Coal Associates at Federal #2 Coal Mine, conducted by Keith Dix. Mr. Thomas discusses management, wildcat strikes. One reel both sides (7") 3 3/4 ips. (R451) Index terms: Thomas, Jim. Did, Keith. Williams, Steve. Eastern Associated Coal Company. Federal #2 Coal Mine. Coal Mines and Mining‐Management. Coal Mines and Mining‐Strikes‐wildcat. Coal Mines and Mining‐job bidding. Coal Mines and Mining‐safety measures. Coal Mines and Mining‐bossing school. Clinchfield Coal Company. Coal Miners‐attitudes. Coal Miners‐absenteeism. Coal Miners‐age differences. Unions‐grievance procedures. Unions‐contracts. 359. WILL "BUTCH" WOLFORD. Morgantown, Monongalia. September 19 1974. An interview with Butch Wolford, coal miner at Humphrey #7 Coal Mines, conducted by Keith Dix. Mr. Wolford describes a safety violation incident and grievance procedure. One reel (7") 3 3/4 ips. (R452) 407 Index terms: Wolford, Will Butch. Did, Keith. Humphrey #7 Coal Mine. Monongalia County‐ Morgantown. UMA ‐ district 31. Coal Mining Machinery‐continuous mining machine. Coal Miners‐attitudes. Coal Miners‐training. Unions‐meetings. Unions‐grievance procedures‐safety. Union and unionization‐safety committees. Coal Mines and Mining‐safety regulations. Coal Mines and Mining‐terminology. Coal Mines and Mining‐job description‐roofbolter. Coal Mines and Mining‐job description‐shot firer. Coal Mines and Mining‐laws and legislation. Coal Mines and Mining‐strikes‐wildcat. Coal Mines and Mining‐explosives. Coal Mines and Mining‐labor productivity. Coal Mines and Mining‐safety violations. Consolidation Coal Company. 360. BOB CRIGLER. Mount Morris, Greene County, Pennsylvania. October 8 1974. An interview with Bob Crigler, a young coal miner at Blackville #1 coal mine, conducted by Keith Dix. Mr. Crigler discusses the mines, wildcat strikes, a fire accident. Two reels (5") 3 3/4 ips. (R453‐R454) Index terms: Crigler, Bob. Did, Keith. North, Willy. Stoneking, Terry. Pennsylvania‐Mount Morris. Blacksville # 1. Humphrey #7 . Coal Miners‐age difference. Coal Miners‐attitudes. Coal Miners‐training. Coal Mines and Mining‐management. Coal Mines and Mining‐bossing school. Coal Mines and Mining‐ strikes‐wildcat. Coal Mines and Ming‐fire protection. Coal Mines and Mining‐labor productivity. Coal Mines and Mining‐job bidding. Coal Mines and Mining‐job description‐roofbolter. Unions‐grievance and procedures. Unions‐meetings. 361. ELLIOT CRIGLER. Mount Morris, Greene County, Pennsylvania. October 7 1974. An interview with Elliot Crigler, a retired miner, conducted by Keith Dix. Mr. Crigler discusses mining at Pursglove and Arkwright mines, mining in the 1930's. One reel (5") 3 3/4 ips. (R454) Index terms: 408 Crigler, Keith. Pursglove Coal Mine. Bertha Coal Mine. Arkwright Coal Mine. Consolidation Coal Company. Lewis, John L. UMWA. Coal Mines and Mining‐history‐1930. Coal Mines and Mining‐job description‐hand loader. Coal Mines and Mining‐crews. Coal Mines and Mining‐strikes‐wildcat. Coal Mines and Mining‐strikes‐violent. Coal Mines and Mining‐wages and hours. Coal Mines and Mining‐benefits. Coal miners‐age differences. 362. MARGARET DEAN, JOANN FONTAINE, NOEMA JEAN LOUK. Clarksburg, Harrison County, West Virginia. October 24 1974. An interview conducted by Keith Dix of three glassworkers discussing shop stewards and grievances. One reel (5") 3 3/4 ips. (R455) Index terms: Dean, Margaret. Louk, Norma Jean. Fontaine, JoAnn. Dix, Keith. Brockway Glass (Clarksburg). Glassmakers and glassmaking. Unions‐grievance procedures. Unions‐stewards and stewardesses. Unions‐contracts. 363. PUBLIC RADIO STRIKE. Charleston, Kanawha County, West Virginia. August‐September 1975. National Pubic Radio program on wildcat strikes with input from UMA president Arnold Miller, Bituminous coal operators assoc. President Joseph Brennen, President of Union local Fred Tucker, and WVU's Institute for Labor Studies Keith Dix. One reel (5") 3 3/4 ips. (R456) Index terms: Miller, Arnold. Brennen, Joseph. Dix, Keith. Tucker, Fred. Kanawha County‐Charleston. National Public Radio. Bituminous Coal Operators Association. UMWA‐District 31. WVU‐Institute for Labor Studies. Industrial relations. Coal Mines and Mining‐Strikes‐wildcat. Coal Mines and Mining‐Committee to Defend Right To Strike. Unions‐grievance procedures. 409 364. JOHN BIGLER. Fairmont, Marion County, West Virginia. January 29 1975. An interview with John Bigler, coal miner at Loveridge Coal Mine, conducted by Keith Dix. Mr. Bigler describes how he started a strike. One reel (5") 3 3/4 ips. (R457) Index terms: Bigler, John. Dix, Keith,. Loveridge Coal Mine. Marion county‐Fairmont. Consolidation Coal Company. Coal Mine Health and Safety Act. Humphrey #7 Coal Mine. Unions‐Grievance Procedures. Coal Mines and mining‐strikes‐wildcat. Coal Mines and Mining‐motormen. Coal Mines and Mining‐management. Unions and unionization‐mine committees. Unions and unionization‐safety committees. 365. PAUL LEMASTERS. Jackson’s Mill, Lewis County, West Virginia. December 11 1975. An interview with Paul Lemasters president of Union Local #27, conducted by Keith Dix. Mr. Lemasters relates his involvement with the committee to defend the right to strike. One reel (5") 3 3/4 ips. (R458) Index terms: Lemasters, Paul . Dix, Keith. Dadisman, Tom. Miller, Bruce. Marion County‐Grant Town. Lewis County‐Jackson’s Mill. Pittston Coal Company. Martinka # 1 Coal Min. Clinchfield Coal Mine. Southern Ohio Coal Company. Federal #2 Coal Mine. Coal Mines and Mining‐strikes‐wildcat. Coal Mines and Mining‐violence. Coal Mines and Mining‐picketing. Coal Mines and Mining‐Committee to Defend Right to Strike. UMWA‐District 31. UMWA‐District 29. UMWA‐District 17. 366. ED CORRAL, GARY ASHER. Jackson’s Mill, Lewis County, West Virginia. December 11 1975. An interview with Ed Corral and Gary Asher, Mine Committee at Federal #1, discussing problems between Federal #1 and Federal #2 conducted by Keith Dix. Poor sound due to background noise. One reel (5") 3 3/4 ips. (R459) Index terms: Corral, Ed. Asher, Gary. Dix, Keith. Eastern Coal Association. Federal #1 Coal Mine. Federal #2 Coal Mine. 410 Marion county‐Grant Town. Coal Mines and Mining‐Strikes‐wildcat. Coal Mines and Mining‐management. 367. CHARLES SPONSLER. Location not specified, January 4 1976. An interview with Charles Sponsler, Assistant Mine Foreman at Martinka #1 Coal Mine, conducted by Keith Dix. (Note: this tape speeds up at one point and becomes unintelligible) One reel (5") 3 3/4 ips (R460) Index terms: Sponsler, Charles. Dix, Keith. Martinka #1 Coal Mine. Industrial relations. Coal Mines and Mining‐age differences. Coal Mines and Mining‐management. Unions and unionization‐safety committees. Unions and unionization‐mine committees. 368. FEDERAL #2 STRIKE S1: STATLER CROW S2: PARKER. Location Unknown, February 18‐20 1976. An interview with Statler & Crow discussing the strike form the district’s point of view, at Federal #2 Coal Mine Wildcat Strike, conducted by Keith Dix. One reel (5") 3 3/4 ips. (R461) Index terms: Crow, Burdette. Statler, Ronnie. Dix, Keith. Parker, Charles. Federal #2 Coal Mine. Unions‐Grievance procedures. Coal Mines and Mining‐job bidding. Coal Mines and Mining‐strikes‐wildcat. Coal Mines and Mining‐picketing. Coal Mines and Mining‐job description. Coal Mines and Mining‐loading machine operator. Coal Mines and Mining‐absenteeism. Coal Mines and Mining‐job turnover. Coal Mines and Mining‐accidents. Blacksville #1 Coal Mine. Consolidation Coal Company. Ayres, Wayne. Caurso, Jim. 369. FEDERAL #2 STRIKE CHARLES PARKER. Location unknown, February 18‐20 1976. An interview with Charlie Parker, chairman of the mine committee at Federal #2 Coal Mine Wildcat Strike, conducted by Keith Dix. Two reels (5") 3 3/4 ips. (R462) Index terms: Parker, Charles. Crow, Birdette. Statler, Ronnie. Ayers, Wayne. Caruso, Jim. Federal #2 Coal Mine. Riggin, Barbara. 411 Fairview. Unions‐Grievance Procedure. Blacksville #1 Coal Mine. Coal Mines and Mining‐job bidding. Coal Mines and Mining‐strikes‐wildcat. Coal Mines and Mining‐job description. Coal Mines and Mining‐job description‐loading machine. Coal Mines and Mining‐job description‐gunnite machine. Coal Mines and Mining‐job turnover. Coal Mines and Mining‐bomb threats. Coal Mines and Mining‐radio. Coal Mines and Mining‐picketing . Coal Mines and Mining‐absenteeism. Eastern Coal Association. 370. FEDERAL #2 STRIKE JIM CARUSO. Location unknown, February 18‐20 1976. Jim Caruso, superintendent of Federal #2, discusses wildcat strike. Interview conducted by Keith Dix. One reel (5") 3 3/4 ips. (R463) Index terms: Parker, Charles. Ayers, Wayne. Caruso, Jim. Blacksville #1 Coal Mine. Eastern Coal Association. Unions‐Grievance Procedure. Coal Mines and Mining‐job bidding. Coal Mines and Mining‐strikes‐wildcat. Coal Mines and Mining‐absenteeism. Coal Mines and Mining‐job turnover. Coal Mines and Mining‐bomb threats. 371. FEDERAL #2 STRIKE WAYNE AYERS. Location Unknown, February 18‐20 1976. Keith Dix interviews Wayne Ayers plaintiff of the grievance of the wildcat strike. One reel (5") 3 3/4 ips. (R464) Index terms: Crow, Burdette. Statler, Ronnie. Dix, Keith. Parker, Charles. Federal #2 Coal Mine. Unions‐Grievance procedures. Coal Mines and Mining‐job bidding. Coal Mines and Mining‐strikes‐wildcat. Coal Mines and Mining‐picketing. Coal Mines and Mining‐job description‐loading machine operator. Coal Mines and Mining‐absenteeism. Coal Mines and Mining‐job turnover. Coal Mines and Mining‐bomb threats. Blacksville #1 Coal Mine. Consolidation Coal Company. Ayres, Wayne. Caurso, Jim. 412 372. LOVERIDGE STRIKE 1975. Location Unknown, December 11 1976. An interview with several miners from Loveridge and Martinka Mines discussion the 1975 Strike, absenteeism, other issues. June Floyd talks about District 31. Conducted by Keith Dix. One reel (5") 3 3/4 ips. (R465) Index terms: Dix, Keith. Floyd, June. Lewis, John. Federal #2 Coal Mine. Loveridge coal Mine. Martinka Coal Mine. Marion county‐ Grant Town. Robinson Run Coal Mine. Logan county. Barbour County‐Philippi. Coal Mines and Mining‐Strikes‐wildcat. Coal Mines and Mining‐Strikes‐Picketing. Coal Mines and Mining‐Strikes‐Committee to Defend Right to Strike. Coal Mines and Mining‐bomb threats. Coal Mines and Mining‐absenteeism. Coal Mines and Mining‐explosives. Coal Mines and Mining‐management. UMWA‐District 31. UMWA‐District 6. UMWA‐District 17. UMWA‐District 29. UMWA‐Contracts. UMWA‐Contracts‐Ready, Willing, and Able Clause. 373. FEDERAL #2 STRIKE JIM SIMCOX. Rushton. March 8 1976. An interview with Jim Simcox, miner conducted by Keith Dix. Discussion includes wildcat strikes and absenteeism. One reel (5") 3 3/4 ips. (R466) Index terms: Simcox, Jim. Dix, Keith. Coal Mines and mining‐strikes‐wildcat. Coal Mines and Mining‐absenteeism. Coal Mines and Mining‐section meetings. Coal Mines and Mining‐job rotation. Coal Mines and Mining‐social life. 374. Deaccessioned. 375. V. GRANT JORDAN LOADING MACHINE OPERATOR. Clarksburg, Harrison County. April 26 1978. An interview with V. Grant Jordan; retired loading machine operator, boss, and record making machine loader; conducted by Keith Dix. Mr. Jordan extensively details history of mining mechanization and machinery. One reel 3 3/4 ips. (R468) Index terms: Dix, Keith. Jordan V. Grant. Pursglove Coal Service. Joy Manufacturing Company. C And O Fuel Mines. Carbon Fuel Coal Company. 413 Island Creek Coal Company. Consolidation Coal Company. Kentucky‐Letcher County‐Jenkins. Eunis Coal Mine. Ourings Coal Mine. Alabama ‐Jefferson County‐Birmingham. Wierton Coal Mine. Coal Age (publication). Coal Miners‐Greek. Coal Miners‐African Americans. Coal Mines and Machinery‐Mechanical Loader‐1925‐Joy Loader‐Mantrip. Coal Mines and Mining‐Company Houses. Coal Mines and Mining‐carelessness. Coal Mines and Mining‐segregation. Coal Mines and Mining‐mechanization. Coal Mines and Mining‐history. Coal Mines and Mining‐wages and hours. Coal Mines and Mining‐safety measures‐1930. Coal Mines and Mining‐job description‐timberman. Coal Mines and Mining job description‐gob sow. Coal Mines and Mining‐production standards. Coal Mines and Mining‐strikes‐1927. Coal Mines and Mining‐strikes‐1931. Coal Mines and Mining‐strikes‐1945. Coal Mines and Mining‐ventilation. Coal Mines and Mining‐Foremen’s pension. 376. WEST VIRGINIA LABOR HISTORY [ASSOCIATION], WORKSHOP ON COAL MINE SAFETY. Berkeley, Raleigh County, West Virginia. November 1978. A panel discussion moderated by Lois McLean on changes in mine safety. Panel members are retired miners James Dillard, E.E. Carter, Wiley Erwin, Carl Bunch, Nathan Payne, Richard Carter, Bob Forren. Keith Dix is also present. (See also C261‐C265). Two reels, notes available. (R469‐ R470) Index terms: Dix, Keith. McLean, Lois. Dillard, James. Carter, E. Erwin, Wiley. Bunch, Carl. Payne, Nathan Schoolboy . Carter, Richard. Forren, Bob. Lookout Coal Mine. Layland Coal Mine. Eccles #5 Coal Mine. Raleigh Coal and Coke Company. Coal Mines and Mining‐Baseball. Coal Mines and Mining‐Hazards‐1920's. Coal Mines and Mining‐ventilation. Coal Mines and Mining‐wages and hours. Coal Mines and Mining‐history. Coal Mines and Mining‐job description‐fire boss. 414 Coal Mines and Mining‐cutting machine operator. Coal mining machinery‐Joy Loader. UMWA‐Safety committees. UMWA‐‐District 29. UMWA‐1920. UMWA‐1930. 377. JEFFREY MANUFACTURING COMPANY. Columbus, Franklin County, Ohio. April 6 1979. Keith Dix Reads experts form Mechanical Mining of Coal ‐ Early History and Development of Mining Machinery as Manufactured by the Jeffery Manufacturing Company by Burt G,. Norris. Bid sites devolvement of various types mining machines and persons involved in those developments. Two reels. (R471‐R472) Index terms: Jeffery Manufacturing Company. Ohio‐Franklin County‐Columbus. Bratner, Jack. Hopkins, E.L. Welch, Charles. Fisher, Dudley. Mitchell, Jonas F. Letchner, Francis M. Levin, N.D. Muhler, George A. Jones, James Elwood. Joy, Joseph Francis. O’ Tole, Col. Edward. Morgan, Edmund C. Hamilton, W.W. Newdick, Norton. Lewis, Ed. Jeffery, Joseph Andrew. Jeffery, Robert Kilborn. Trotter, Walter F. Norris, Burt G. Old Ben Coal Corporation. Pittsburgh Coal Company. Jamison Coal Company. Island Creek Coal Company. US Coal and Coke Company. Cranberry Ful Company. Bailey Wood Coal Company. Summers #2 Coal Mine. Letchner Manufacturing Company. Coal Mining Machinery‐Universal Coal Cutter. Coal Mining Machinery‐Jeffery Chain Coal Cutter. Coal Mining Machinery‐Letchner Cutter bar Machine. Coal Mining Machinery‐Longwall Machine. Coal Mining Machinery‐Shearing machine. Coal Mining Machinery‐Brest cutting Machine. Coal Mining Machinery‐Shortwall loader. Coal Mining Machinery‐Semi‐Longwall machine. Coal Mining Machinery‐Costs and prices. 415 Coal Mining Machinery‐Pit car loader. Coal Mining Machinery‐Jones Coal Loader. Coal Mining Machinery‐Jeffery Loader. Coal Mining Machinery‐Cutting and loading machine. Coal Mining Machinery‐Goodman Shortwall machine. Coal Mining Machinery‐Arcwall machine. Coal Mining Machinery‐Morgan Entry Driver. Coal Mining Machinery‐Hamilton Conveyor. Coal Mining Machinery‐Coon Cutter . Coal Mining Machinery‐Compressed Air Coal Puncher. 378. HERMAN VAN HOUTEN (JOY MANUFACTURING). Franklin, Venango County, Pennsylvania. July 27 1979. An interview with Mr. Van Houten of Joy Manufacturing Company, conducted by Keith Dix; concerning the development of The Joy Loader and personal history of Joseph Joy. One reel. (R473) Index terms: Dix, Keith. Van Houten, Herman. PA‐ Venango ‐County ‐Franklin. Joy Manufacturing company. Joy, Joseph Francis. Joy Brothers Inc. Joy, Dewey. Joy, George. Joy, Wilbur. Worley, Bill. Warner, Ed. Jeffery Manufacturing Company. Pittsburgh Coal Company. Donaldson, John. Traylor Engineering Company. Charleroi Ironworks. McNab, tom J. Lewis, John L. Morgan, Edmund C. Sullivan Machine Company. Garsha, John. Coal Mines and Mining‐Mechanization‐Russia. Norris, Burt G. Coal Mining Machinery‐Testing. Coal Mining Machinery‐Product Liability. Coal Mining Machinery‐Coasts and Prices. Coal Mining Machinery‐Jeffery Shuttle Car. Coal Mining Machinery‐Morgan Loader. Coal Mining Machinery‐Sullivan Saw Loader. 379. MIKE MURPHY. Barrackville, Marion County, West Virginia. October 12 1979. An interview with Mike Murphy, retired coal mechanic foreman, conducted by Keith Dix. Mr. Murphy talks about attitudes of miners toward mechanization, different types of loading machines, mine terms. One reel. (R474) Index terms: Dix, Keith. Murphy, Mike. 416 Marion County‐Barrackville. Consolidation Coal Company. Bethlehem Coal Mine. Rachael Coal Mine. Joy Manufacturing Company. Widen Coal Mine. Coal Mines and Mining‐job description‐pick miner. Coal Mines and Mining‐job description‐shooter. Coal Mines and Mining‐study and teaching. Coal Mines and Mining‐strikes‐wildcat. Coal Mines and Mining‐history‐. Coal Mines and Mining‐labor productivity. Coal Mines and Mining‐wages and hours. Coal Mines and Mining‐mechanization. Coal Mines and Mining‐terminology‐hunky‐athlete’s heart‐dogholes‐looper. Coal Mining machinery‐Joy loader. Coal Mining Machinery‐Continuous Mining machine. Coal Mining Machinery‐Jeffery loader. Coal Mining Machinery‐Goodman loader. Coal Mining Machinery‐Jeffery shuttle car. Coal Mining Machinery‐Sullivan Shortwall machine. 380. USWA LOCAL #12757 FMC. Nitro, Kanawha County, West Virginia. November 1979. A class conducted by Keith Dix on collective bargaining. Members of USWA Local #12757 of the FMC plant in Nitro discuss their contract language and negotiations. Three reels. (R475‐R477) Index terms: USWA‐local 12757. Dix, Keith. Williams, Mike. Jones, Ernest. Becker, Paul. Werner, Arnold. Young, Charlie. Ratcliff, Larry. Quin, Pat. USWA‐contracts. Unions‐grievance procedure. 381. COAL HISTORY WORKSHOP. Beckley, Raleigh County, West Virginia. November 1979. Workshop presentation on coal, emphasizing history of the industry and unionization in WV, Mother Jones political activities, Joseph F. Joys contribution to mechanization. Three reels. (R478‐R480) Index terms: Coal History Workshop‐Beckley. Raleigh County‐Beckley. Coal Road. Gem of Egypt. Wyoming County‐tipple. Fayette County‐Pax. Kanawha county‐Dry Branch. Socialist Party. Farmer Labor Party. 417 We Shall Not Be Moved. Those West Virginia Hills. Dix, Keith. McLean, Lois. Farber, Michael. Steel, Dr. Ed. Keeney Frank. Mooney, Fred. Fitzpatrick, John. Foster, William Z. McGraw, Justice Darrell. Joy, Joseph F. Lewis, John L. Tetlow, Percy. Seacrist, Walter. Jones, Mary H. (Mother). Blizzard, Bill. Ozanic, Joe. Hunt, Gov. George W.P. Kern, John W. Pravy, Margaret. Runyans, Clyde. Ansted, David T. UMA‐District 17, 31, 29. Unions and unionization‐marches. Unions and unionization‐grievance procedure. Coal industry‐West Virginia. Coal miners‐African Americans. New River Coal Company. Summerlee Coal Mine. Locheli Coal Mine. Layland Coal Mine. Coal Mines and Mining‐Nova Scotia. Coal Mines and Mining‐working conditions‐1920s. Coal Mines and Mining‐History. Coal Mines and Mining‐hunger marches. Coal Mines and Mining‐Peonage. Coal Mines and Mining‐wages and hours. Coal Mines and Mining‐safety violations. Coal Mines and mining‐museums. Coal Mines and Mining‐marketing. Coal Mining and Mining‐mechanization. Coal‐transportation. Coal mining machinery‐continuous miner. Jeffery Manufacturing Company. Pittsburgh Coal company. Pocahontas Fuel Company. 382. POSTAL WORKERS. Montgomery County, Alabama. May 20 1981. Interviews with Jim Murphy, Jim Burke, and other postal workers (T. Harper, Phillis Farley), including class comments, conducted by Keith Dix, concerning the 418 problems associated with the letter sorting machine, reorganization, mechanization, and management in the US Postal Service. Five reels, poor quality (Note: Reel 484 begins halfway through). (R481‐R485) Index terms: Murphy, Jim. Dix, Keith. Burke, Jim. Fair Labor Standards Act. Postal Workers‐letter sorting machine operator. Postal Workers‐wages and hours. Postal Workers‐lifestyle. Postal Workers‐union‐grievances. Postal Workers‐union‐safety committee. Postal Workers‐attitudes. Postal Workers‐absenteeism. Postal Workers‐discipline policies. Postal Workers‐relocation compensation. Postal Service‐management. Postal Service‐inspectors. Postal Service‐productivity. Postal Service‐reorganization. Postal Service‐mechanization. Postal Service‐surveillance tactics. Postal Service‐training. Postal Service‐quality. Postal Service‐safety. Postal Service‐Great Britain. Postal Service‐Japan. 383. WILLIS FARLEY. Morgantown, Monongalia County, West Virginia. September 15 1981. An interview with Willies Farle, former Assistant Foreman at Winding Gulf #1 Coal Mine, conducted by Keith Dix, concerning adoption of the shaker conveyor and Goodman Shortwall Mining Machines. One reel. (Note: half of the tape is another collection) (R485) Index terms: Farley, Willis. Dix, Keith. Monongalia County‐Morgantown. Winding Gulf #1 Coal Mine. Coal Mining Machinery‐shaker conveyor. Coal Mining Machinery‐Goodman Shortwall Machine. Coal Mines and Mining‐Job description‐trackman. Coal Mines and Mining‐job description‐machine man. Coal Mines and Mining‐job description‐assistant foreman. Coal Mines and Mining‐Terminology‐jumper. Coal Mines and Mining‐Terminology‐dead work. Coal Mines and Mining‐Wages and hours. Coal Mines and Mining‐Working conditions‐1930's. Coal Mines and Mining‐Attitudes. Coal Mines and Mining‐Water. 419 384. ED SHAW. Beckley, Raleigh County, West Virginia. March 15 1982. An interview with Ed Shaw, retired coal mine superintendent conducted by Keith Dix, concerning mechanization of coal mining and different kinds of machinery. One reel. (R486) Index terms: Shaw, Ed. Dix, Keith. Raleigh County‐Beckley. Winding Gulf #1 Coal Mine. Silicosis. McDowell County. Coal Mining Machinery‐Shaker conveyor. Coal Mining Machinery‐joy loading machine. Coal Mining Machinery‐face conveyor. Coal Mining Machinery‐Lee Norse. Coal Mining Machinery‐Continuous Mining Machinery. Coal Mining Machinery‐Jeffery Loading Machine. Coal Mines and Mining‐safety measures. Coal Mines and Mining‐mechanization. Coal Mines and Mining‐strikes‐wildcat. Coal Mines and Mining‐wages and hours. Coal Mines and Mining‐production standards. Coal Mines and Mining‐working conditions‐1930s‐1940s. 385. THOMAS HOWARD. Beckley, Raleigh County, West Virginia. March 16 1982. An interview with Thomas Howard, mining engineer for Beaver Coal company, conducted by Keith Dix. The interview focuses on mining, machinery, manufacturing, industry competition between Joy, Jeffery, Goodman, Long and others. One reel. (R487) Index terms: Howard, Thomas. Dix, Keith. Beaver Coal Company. Summerlee Coal Mine. Raleigh County, Beckley. New River Coal Company. Joy Manufacturing Company. Jeffery Manufacturing Company. Slab fork Coal Company. Oakwood Coal Mine. Long, Jack. Long, Rosser. Jordan, Bill. Ambrosiani, Pete. Page, Jim. Kirkpatrick, Harry. Fairchild, Jack. Coal Mining Machinery‐joy loader. Coal Mining Machinery‐Goodman Shortwall Machine. Coal Mining Machinery‐Face Conveyor. Coal Mining Machinery‐Belt Loader. Coal Mining Machinery‐Shuttle Car. Coal Mining Machinery‐Jeffery Conveyor ‐Loader. Coal Mining Machinery‐Duckbill. 420 Coal Mining Machinery‐Long Chan Conveyor. Coal Mining Machinery‐Long Supermining Car. Coal Mining Machinery‐Long Piggyback conveyor. Coal Mining Machinery‐Wilcox Continuous Miner. Coal Mining Machinery‐electric Coal drill. Coal Mining Machinery‐Hydraulic coal drill. Coal Mining Machinery‐coloder. Continuous mining machine. Coal Mines and Mining‐mechanization. Coal Mines and Mining‐crew size. Coal Mines and Mining‐‐management. Coal Mines and Mining‐job description‐section foreman. 386. MELVIN SILLMAN. Location unknown. April 19 1982. An interview with Melvin Sillman, retired motorman in the coal mines, conducted by Keith Dix. One reel. (R488) Index terms: Coal Mines and mining‐safety measures. Coal Mines and Mining‐terminology‐snapper. Coal mines‐community life. Sillman, Melvin. Dix, Keith. Lewis, John L. Roosevelt, Theodore. Brook, Frank. Wilson, Roy. Shafer, Charlie. Dalton, Jack. McClure, Jim. Marion County‐Idamay. Marion County‐Kelleytown. Frick Coal Company. Bethlehem Steel company. Consolidated Coal Company. Continental Coal Company. Monongah Coal Mine. 387. DAVID JOHN HARLEY. Idamay, Marion County, West Virginia. April 22 1982. An interview with David John Harley, a retired school principle at Kelleytown and son of a coal boss, conducted by Keith Dix and Ed Harley. Mr. Harley recalls the coal mine communities and miner’s children. His wife comments. One reel. (R489) Index terms: Dix, Keith. Harley, David John. Harley, Ed. Hicks, John B. Harley, Ruth. KKK. Marion County‐Idamay. Monongah Coal Mine. Consolidated Coal Company. Black Hand Society. Lewis, John L. 421 Idamay Coal Mine. Jamison No. 8 Mine. Jamison No. 9 Mine. Watkins, Ida May. Frick Coal Company. Davis Coal Company. AFL‐CIO. National Miners Union. Sillman, Melvin. Jones, Mary H. (Mother). Urbanic, Cecil. Coal Mines and Mining‐terminology‐yellow dog. Coal Mines and Mining‐mechanization. Coal Mines and Mining‐strikes‐1933. Coal mining machinery‐Joy Loading Machine. Teachers and teaching‐wages and hours. Schools‐1930's. Schools‐Hot Lunch Program. Unions and unionization. 388. FOSTORIA LOCAL #10. Moundsville, Marshall County, West Virginia. July 21 1977. An interview with retired glassworkers Ralph Summerman, Lynn Hinegardner, Paul Myers, and Peter Gotliver, conducted by Keith Dix. Discussion includes glassworking history from early 1900's to present, job descriptions, terminology. Two reels (5") 3 3/4 ips. (R490‐R491) Index terms: Dix, Keith. Fostoria Glass Company‐Local #10. Rowe, Cal. Summerman, Ralph. Hinegardner, Lynn. Myers, Paul. Gotliver, Peter. American Flint Glass Workers Union‐Local 507. Cook, Harry. Marshall County‐Moundsville. Wilson, Harry. Glassmakers and glassmaking‐management. Glassmakers and glassmaking‐wages and hours. Glassmakers and glassmaking‐incentive system. Glassmakers and glassmaking‐job description‐blower. Glassmakers and glassmaking‐job description‐presser. Glassmakers and glassmaking‐job description‐gather. Glassmakers and glassmaking‐job description‐blocker. Glassmakers and glassmaking‐job description‐shearer. Glassmakers and glassmaking‐job description‐snapper. Glassmakers and glassmaking‐job description‐finisher. Glassmakers and glassmaking‐terminology‐titters. Glassmakers and glassmaking‐terminology‐for wax. Glassmakers and glassmaking‐terminology‐moves. Glassmakers and glassmaking‐terminology‐hog eye. Glassmakers and glassmaking‐hobos. 422 Glassmakers and glassmaking‐foreign workers. Glassmakers and glassmaking‐African‐Americans. Glassmakers and glassmaking‐‐labor spies. 389. WILLIAM HAWKINS JR. St. Albans, Kanawha County, West Virginia. July 13 1977. An interview with William Hawklins, a retired brakeman, conducted by Keith Dix, concerning coal mining in the 20's and 30's. Speed fast, but understandable. One reel (5") 3 3/4 ips. (R492) Index terms: Hawkins, Keith. Dix, Keith. Cabin Creek Consolidation Coal Company. Kennedy, Thomas. Lewis, John L. Right to Strike Movement. Holbrook, Roy. Logan County, Blair Mountain. Wilkinson, Roy. African Americans. Kanawha County‐St. Albans. Coal Mines and mining ‐strikes 1946. Coal Mines and Mining‐‐terminology‐cutting script. Coal Mines and Mining‐job description‐trapper. Coal Mines and Mining‐job description‐mule driver. Coal Mines and Mining‐job description‐snapper. Coal Mines and Mining‐water. Coal Mines and Mining‐wages and hours. Coal Mines and Mining‐working conditions ‐1920s‐30s. Coal Mining machinery‐duckball. Coal miners‐African Americans. Coal miners‐convicts. Unions and unionization‐mine committees. Unions and unionization‐grievance procedures. 390. KEYSER ALUMINUM PLANT. Ravenswood, Jackson County, West Virginia. November 8 1974. An interview with steelworkers of USWA Local 5668, conducted by Keith Dix. One reel (5") 3 3/4 ips. (R493) Index terms: Dix, Keith. Richards, Jean. Steelworkers. United steelworkers of America ‐Local 5668. Keyser Aluminum Plant. Jackson County‐Ravenswood . 391. BOB LEMLEY. Mount Morris, Greene County, Pennsylvania. October 1 1974. An interview with Bob Lemley, mines helper at Humphrey #7 coal mine, conducted by Keith Dix. One reel (7”) 3 3/4 ips. (R494) Index terms: Lemley, Bob. Dix, Keith. Wolford, Butch. Malone, Bill. Humphrey # 7 Coal Mine. 423 Consolidation Coal Company. Miracle Run Coal Mine‐see Federal #2 Coal Mine. Bowers Portal‐see Federal #1 Coal Mine. Pennsylvania‐Mount Morris. Coal Mines and Mining‐wages and hours. Coal Mines and Mining‐job bidding. Coal Mines and Mining‐strikes‐wildcat. Coal Mines and Mining‐absenteeism. Coal Mines and Mining‐job description‐miner’s helper. Coal Miners‐age differences. Coal Miners‐attitudes. 392. OCAW ANMORE. Harrison County, West Virginia. An interview with three men discussing shop stewards, conducted by Keith Dix. One reel (7") 3 3/4 ips. (R495) Index terms: OCAW. Dix, Keith. Curry, Art. Lanam, Walter. Lafferty, Robert. Unions and unionization‐stewards. Unions and unionization‐grievance procedures. Unions and unionization‐attitudes. Unions and unionization‐age differences. 393. GLASSWORKERS. Moundsville, Marshall County, West Virginia. An interview with three glassworkers: Guy Alexander, Paul Myers, and Bob Newell, conducted by Keith Dix. One reel (7") 3 3/4 ips. (R496) Index terms: Dix, Keith. Myers, Paul. Newell, Carobert. Alexander, Guy. Calvert, Sam. Norris, Virgil. Lennox, Sam. Montgomery, Arthur. Glass Industry. Fostoria Glass Company. American flint Glass workers Union‐Local #10. Gould, Al. Hamrick, Jack. Loudin, Keith. Morningstar, Charlie. Eastman, Jack. Gallagher, Tom. Gill Glass Company. Jefferson Glass Company. Corning Glass Works. Glassmakers and glassmaking‐wages and hours. Glassmakers and glassmaking‐strikes. Glassmakers and glassmaking‐safety measures. 424 Glassmakers and glassmaking‐health facilities. Glassmakers and glassmaking‐benefits. Glassmakers and glassmaking‐job descriptions‐gatherer. Glassmakers and glassmaking‐job descriptions‐presser. Glassmakers and glassmaking‐job descriptions‐bulb worker. Glassmakers and glassmaking‐incentive system. Glassmakers and glassmaking‐ribbon machine. Marshall County‐Moundsville. 394. NICK MEZZANOTTE. Location unknow. December 13 1978. An interview with Nick Mezzanotte, retired assistant general mine foreman for Jamison Coal Company, conducted by Keith Dix, concerning his personal history, emigration form Italy, mine experiences. Two reels. (R497‐498) Index terms: Dix, Keith. Mezzanotte, Nick. Jamison Coal Company. Bethlehem Steel Company. Farmington No. 8 Coal Mine. Jamison No. 9 Coal Mine. Mine disasters‐1954‐1968. Coal Miners‐Italian. Coal mines and mining‐wages and hours. Coal mines and mining‐production standards. Coal mines and mining‐job description‐hand loader. Coal mines and mining‐job description‐shot firer. Coal mines and mining‐terminology‐bug dust. Coal Mining Machinery‐Jeffrey Brest Machine. Coal Mining Machinery‐Joy Loader. Coal Mining Machinery‐Postjack. Coal Mining Machinery‐Drill machine. 395. INTERNATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF MACHINISTS, LOCAL 598. South Charleston, Kanawha County West Virginia. November 13 ?. In this interview conducted by Keith Dix, two union carbide workers, Joe Pittman and John Bishop, discuss shop stewards and grievance procedures. One Reel (5") 3 3/4 ips. (R499) Index terms: Pittman, Joe. Bishop, John. Kanawha County‐Charleston. IAOM‐Local Lodge 598. Unions and Unionization‐stewards. Unions and Unionization‐grievance procedures. Unions and Unionization‐safety committees. 396. BILL RICHARDSON. Madera, Pennsylvania. August 3 1976. An interview with Bill Richardson, Miner at Rushton Coal Mine, conducted by Keith Dix, concerning the quality of work program involving continuing training and job rotation, and how the program has helped safety, absenteeism and wildcat strike. One reel (5") 3 3/4 ips. (R500) Index terms: Dix, Keith. Richardson, Bill. Pennsylvania‐Madera. Rushton Coal Mine. 425 Brown, Grant. Trest, Eric. Higgins, John. Eastern Coal Company. Coal Mines and Mining‐wages and hours. Coal Mines and Mining‐study and teaching. Coal Mines and Mining‐steering committee. Coal Mines and Mining‐communication system. Coal Mines and Mining‐terminology‐yellow hats. Coal Mines and Mining‐Quality of work program. Coal Mines and Mining‐violations. Coal Mines and Mining‐safety measures. Coal Mines and Mining‐strikes‐wildcat. Coal Mines and Mining‐management. Coal Mines and Mining‐incentive system. 397. A UNION IN REVOLT: THE STORY OF A RANK‐AND‐FILE MOVEMENT (1982 A.D.). A history of the UMA activities through the 1970's by Robert L. Hunt of West Virginia Wesleyan College. Narrated by Time Meyers. This collection places special emphasis on the black lung movement, UMWA presidential campaign of 1969 and the reform and growth in the 1970's. Four reels, notes & transcripts available. (R501) Index terms: Lewis, John L. Gompers, Samuel. Odell, Gwinn. Trobovich, Michael. Kennedy, Thomas. Boyle, Tony W.A. Antal, Lou. Stoffer, John. Yablonski, Jock. Miller, Arnold. Penakovich, Leonard. Fetty, Bill. Daniel, Levi. Budzanoski, Michael. Evans, Lou. Cody, Clara. Harmon, Roy Lee. Roche, Joseph E. Linville, Howard. Odell, Gwinn. Omashinski, Charles. Nooncester, Nora. Kosnoski, Sarah. Rogers, Mary. Buff, I.E. McGraw, Warren. Blevens, Thomas. Hendrix, P.W. Huge, Harry . Yablonski, Joseph Jock. 426 Yablonski, Chip. Pane, Robert. Weaver, Jim. Smith, Jack. Smith, Della May. Patrick, Henry. Dawes, Ken. Pane, Robert. Antal, Lou. Gezelle, Judge. Sermon, Andy. Pysell, Tom. Pysell, Kenny. Dobbs, Kenny. Smith, Charles. Daniels, Levi. Feldman, Clarice. Yablonski, Chip. Mendez, John. Davis, Dewey. Byant, Judge. Roche, Josephine. Perry, Jack. Boyle, Tony. Yablonski, Ken. Rice, Charles Owen. Rauh, Joseph. Williams, Harrison. Brown, Elmer. Trobovich, Michael. Miller, Arnold. Brooks, Charles. Olnashinski, Wilma. Kosnosky, Sarah. Morris, David. Morris, John. Huddleson, Silas. Sabolski, Frank. Budzanoski, Michael. Cody, Clara. Buff, I.E. Dr. Daniel, Levi. Tittler, George. Brooks, Charles. Wells, Howie Dr. Rasmussen, Donald Dr. Cohen, William. Kaufman, Paul. Hechler, Ken. McGraw, Warren. Moore, Arch Governor. 427 Davis, Paul. UMWA. Rasmussen, Jean. CIO. AFL. UMWA. Consolidation Coal Company. National Bank of Washington. Landrum‐Griffin Act. UMW Constitution. Miners for Yablonski. UMWA Journal. Davis, Dewey. Miller, Arnold. Cody, Clara. Boone County. Raleigh County. Greenbrier County. Summers County. Beckley, West Virginia. Consol # 9 Mannington Mine. Farmington, West Virginia. Charmco, West Virginia. Rock Lick, West Virginia. District 29. UMWA. National Bank of Washington. Association of Disabled Minors and Widows. Farmington Widows Association. Consolidated Coal Company. Black Lung Movement. Miners For Democracy. Disabled Miners and Widows of Southern West Virginia. Coal Mines and Mining‐pensions. Coal Mines and Mining‐Retirement. Coal Mines and Mining‐Welfare payments. Black Lung Association. Association of Disabled Miners and Widows. Widows of Farmington Mine. Senate Labor Subcommittee. Miners and Widows of Southern West Virginia. Miners for Democracy. Coal Tattoo . Coal Mines and Mining‐disabilities. Coal Mines and Mining‐Royalties. Coal Mines and Mining‐Welfare Fund. Coal Mines and Mining‐Rehabilitation Program. Coal Mines and Mining‐Medical Care. Coal Mines and Mining‐Trustees. Coal Mines and Mining‐Sweetheart Deals. Coal Mines and Mining‐UMWA hospitals. 428 Coal Mines and Mining‐Mechanization. Coal Mines and Mining‐Service Requirement. Coal Mines and Mining‐Coal Dust Control. Coal Mines and Mining‐Pnellmoconiosis. Coal Mines and Mining‐Black Lung. Coal Mines and Mining‐silicosis. Coal Mines and Mining‐Miner’s Asthma. Coal Mines and Mining‐Workman’s Compensation. Coal Mines and Mining‐Compensationitis. Coal Mines and Mining‐Dual‐unionism. Coal Mines and Mining‐District 29. Coal Mines and Mining‐Mine Health and Safety Act‐1969. Coal Mines and Mining‐Farmington Disaster. Federal Registry. Communists. Charleston, West Virginia. Mannington, West Virginia. Montgomery, West Virginia. Stanaford, West Virginia. Coal Mines and Mining‐1969 Health and Safety Act. Coal Mines and Mining‐Bituminous Contract. Coal Mines and Mining‐Royalties. Coal Mines and Mining‐Pensioners. Coal Mines and Mining‐Miner’s Bill of Rights. Washington, Pennsylvania. Washington, District of Columbia. Beckley, West Virginia. Wydale, West Virginia. St. Clairsville, Ohio. Cokeburg, Pennsylvania. Wheeling College, Wheeling, West Virginia. 20‐year rule. Black miners. Black Lung. Direct Action. Coal Conspiracy. Ogle Coal Company. West Virginia Black Lung Association Physicians Committee for Miners Health and Safety. Consolidated Coal Company. Appalachian Regional Hospital, Beckley. U.S. Public Health Service. VISTA. West Virginia State Legislature. Social Security Administration. Dual‐unionism. Trusteeship. Stacked Conventions. Blacksville, West Virginia. Miami, Florida. Denver, Colorado. Trade Unions‐Coal Miners‐Trusteeship. 429 Trade Unions‐Coal Miners‐District 17. Trade Unions‐Coal Miners‐District 19. Trade Unions‐Coal Miners‐District 29. Trade Unions‐Coal Miners‐The Miner’s Voice (newspaper). Trade Unions‐Coal Miners‐District 5. Trade Unions‐Coal Miners‐Absentee Ballots. Trade Unions‐Coal Miners‐Contract Demands. Trade Unions‐Coal Miners‐Strike Pay. Trade Unions‐Coal Miners‐District Autonomy Suit. Trade Unions‐Coal Miners‐1969 UMWA Elections. Trade Unions‐Coal Miners‐UMWA Journal. Trade Unions‐Coal Miners‐AMWA. Trade Unions‐Coal Miners‐Miners Bill of Rights. Trade Unions‐Coal Miners‐Pensioner Local. 398. REV. FRANK TRUBEE. Rev. Trubee discussed primarily the Scott’s Run Reciprocal Economy, how it got started, what it did, who helped them out. This subject is related to others of the time that come up such as United Mine Workers but are not covered in detail. (R502) Index terms: Trubee, Franklin Reverend. Scott’s Run Reciprocal Economy. United Mine Workers. Klaer, Lee A. Reverend. Indiana‐Merom. Rutzebeck, Hjalmar. Denmark. WPA. Scott’s Run. Behner, Mary. College of Wooster. American Friends Service Committee. Roosevelt, Eleanor. Arthurdale. Board of National Missions. Depression. University High School. Voithofer, Ruth. Wooster College Alumni Magazine. Pursglove, Sam. Chestnut Ridge. Cheat Mountain Ridge. Stonestreet, W.W. Dr. Krynock. Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Ellis, Bill. Johnson, Sam. Thomas, John. Thomas, Sadie. Maple Grove. Ohio, Harrisburg. Ohio, Canton. 430 Pindor, Charlie. Bluefield, West Virginia. Wheeling, West Virginia. First Church. Fairmont, West Virginia. Clarksburg, West Virginia. Shelton, Mary. Hrinsin, Steve. Hrinsin, Ann. Osage, West Virginia. Morris, Irene. Trulas, Mike. Martin, Steve. Pursglove. Kurta, Walter. Welles, Orson. War of the Worlds. Henderson, Professor. Forst Presbyterian Church. Monongalia Self Help Exchange. Jere. Molisee, Foster. Harrow, Allen. Morgantown, WV. Department of Agriculture. Grimes, Bushrod. Washington, DC. Scott’s Run Self‐Help Association. Viola, Mike. Viola, Cesira. Bunker. Shriver. Ohio‐Greene County, Xenia. Ohio, Cleveland. Ohio, Cincinnati. Ohio, Antioch College. Masonic Lodge. Masons. Cedarcrest College. Mochesney, Dr. Buer Creek High School. Curie, Harold Dr. Manhattan Project. Scarborough University. Trubee, Viola. Ohio, Minerva. Rockensein, Walter. New York City. United Way. Morgantown University High School‐Morgantown WV. Pursglove, Walter. 431 399. FRANCES SELLERS. Sellers discusses the life of her aunt, Blanche Lazzell who was an artist. She discusses Lazzell's early life, he influences and artwork as well as life in Provincetown, Massachusetts where Lazzell had a studio. Notes available. (R503) Index terms: Leger, Ferdnand. Gleizes, Albert. Chote, Andre. Lazzell, Charles. Steiner, Jerry. Wheeling, West Virginia. Peck, Elizabeth. Paris, France. Osage, West Virginia. Davis, Dorothy. Clarksburg, West Virginia. Buckcannon, West Virginia. Martin Diamond Fine Arts. Chase, William Merritt. Friend, Elly. Broch, Mrs. Broch, Dr. Wade, Dr. Broch, Matty. Leonard, William Professor. Smith, Semian, Professor. Marietta, Ohio. Hubbard, Eva. Martin, George. Charleston, West Virginia. Morris Harvey College. Wilkinson, Edith K. Wintrit, Agnes. Loeb, Dorothy. resist dyeing. tye dyeing. Maidsville. Perkins, Mr. WPA. clams. gulls. Roberts, Mrs. Gallow, Mrs. Anderson, Mrs. Hawthorne, Charles. Hart, Justina. Motherwell. Robert . Dicooning. Michigan. Detroit, Michigan. pot boiling. 432 town crier. Morgantown, West Virginia. New York, New York. New York Times. Cape Cod, Massachusetts. Dorothy Bradford. Jackson's Mill. O'Keefe, Georgia. Chaffee, Oliver. Pollock, Jackson. Gottlieb, Adolf. Hofmann, Hans. Knath, Otto. Sellers, Frances. Cuthbert, John. Lazzell, Blanche. Provincetown, Massachusetts. Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. Boston, Massachusetts. trains. O'Neal, Ugene (U.G.). 400. SMITH HAMMONS. Hammons talks about his family especially, his father Ed Hammons who was a fiddle player. He discuses his father's first fiddle made out of a gourd and how his father got a real fiddle. He also briefly details stories about his father and other members of his family. Notes available. (R504) Index terms: Hammons, Smith. Hammons, Pearl. Hammons, Ed. Simmons, Ed. Hammons, Pete. Williams River (three Forks). Elkins West Virginia. Beverly WV. Fiddle. Hammons, Jess. Johnson's Branch. Hammons, Sarah. hunting stories‐bear. Summersville WV. Nicholas County. Big Sandy River. Webster County. Sutton, WV. Hire, Lee. Coalbank, Bob. hunting stories‐deer. Shafer, Elizabeth. Birch River. McCline, Witherow. Buckeye West Virginia‐Swago Creek. 433 Gauley Mills. Hammons, Neins. Mills Run. Hammons, Kurnts. Hammons, Becky. Hammons, James. Hammons, Henry. Hammons, Irene. Hammons, Alice. Hammons, Emmy. Randolph County . Bolair West Virginia. Ohio, Chillicothe. Hills Creek, West Virginia. Bear Run, Cherry River. Valley Bend. Dick, Wiese. McGee, Rand. Dick, Bessy. Becky's Creek. Long, Ad. McElwain, Jack. Cowen. Wane, Ivan. Erbacon. Bragg, Harvey. CCC Camps. Stoutin Creek. Mill Point. Renic. Richwood West Virginia. White Sulphur Springs West Virginia. 401. JAMES V. MORRIS. Morgantown, West Virginia. July 23 1981. An interview with James V. Morris, conducted by Dave Sutton and Robert Wilhelm concerning Jackson's Mill, 4H Camp, what it was like in 1925. The changes to the camp as he remembers them being made. The dining halls, the cottages, the mills, the lake, the springs‐‐ the things he remembers about them. Notes available. (R505) Index terms: Upshur County. Truman, Gor. Gale Sterm. Lumberport West Virginia. T.P. Kendrick. Ralph Myers. Uncle Charlie. Monongalia. Loudenslager, George. Cavendich, Larry. Hartley, Charlie. Boy's Camp. Girl's Camp. 434 Volunteer Leaders. Roads. McCortar Cabin. Enterprise West Virginia. Harrison County. Harrison County‐4H Camp. Jackson's Mill. Lewis County. Clarksburg. Weston. Gov. Howard Bor. C.P. Fortney‐State Road Commissioner. West Virginia University. 402. GLADYS MILLER. Miller talks about superstitions, home remedies, her family, including Aunt Fannie who burned down a saloon in Webster Springs, teaching and one room schools. (R506) Index terms: Bergoo. Fisher, George. Fister, Maggie. Arbucle coffee. Greggory, Clayton. Ramps. Home remedies. Fisher, Jim. Elason, Fisher‐Fannie Aunt. Richwood. Webster County. Conard, Ballad . Perkins, Elmer. Crites, Maggie. Miller, Willie. Hayrick, Mamie. Rigglesman, Leonard. Miller, Gladis. Webster Springs. "Samantha Says". Webster Echo. Superstitions. She sings‐"Sweet Fern". Bophman, Chris. Bophman, Kurnts. Fairmont. Miller, Bill. 403. PROF. FRANK FREIDEL. Harvard University, Cambridge MA. Prof. Freidel lectures on Jacksonian Democracy by telephone hookup to students at WVU. He mentions two West Virginia wildcat banks: Owl Creek Bank and the Saddlebag Bank of Parkersburg, Wood County. Reel 507 is lecture, Reel 508 is Q&A. Two reels (7") 7 1/2 ips, quality is very good to poor. (R507‐R508) Index terms: Bankers and Banking‐Saddlebag Bank. 435 Bankers and Banking‐Parkersburg WV. Bankers and Banking‐Owl Creek Bank. Politics and politicians‐Jacksonian Democracy (since 1945). Universities and colleges‐Harvard University‐Cambridge, Massachusetts. Universities and colleges‐West Virginia University‐Morgantown, West Virginia. 404. OLLA BELLE REED (MRS.). Rising Sun, Maryland. April 1984. An interview conducted at her home conducted by John Hensley, University of Delaware, Wilmington, Delaware. Discusses personal and family information, daily life, seasonal activities, recreation, mountain dancing, education, politics, family values, her musical career, the musical career, the music industry and famous entertainers she has known. Two cassette tapes 1 7/8 ips, quality good. Notes available. (R509‐510) Index terms: African American discrimination. African American Performers. Corral County Museum of Art. Entertainment‐plays. Entertainment‐radios. Fayette County‐Lansing. Friends of Old Time Music. Great American Music Hall. Hadley Museum‐ University of Delaware. Harve de Grace, Georgia. Howell Hill, Maryland (school). Music and musicians. New River. Newspaper‐Skyland Post. Philadelphia Dance Academy. Radio Stations‐WILM‐WDEL. Summers County‐Rising Sun. Twilight‐poem. Yale University‐New Haven‐Connecticut. Acuff, Roy. Andrews Sisters. Blevins Family. Bud. Cammil, Maudie, sister. Cammil, Tom. Carter, Maybelle. David. Eller, Corrie. Ellie (Reed’s sister). Hensley, Hayden. Herb (Reed’s brother). Jones, Tom (old Doc). Mary (Reed’s sister). Miller, sonny. Ralph (Reed’s son). Reed, Olla Belle. Richards, Dr. Wakeley, Jimmy. Woods, Shorty (Northliner Ridgerunners). 436 405. CHEROKEE SHAFT TV SHOW. Recorded by Paul Nyden on May 22 1971. Discusses union and mining conditions, rebel movement in coal mine strikes, and misuse of union welfare and retirement funds. Monseigneur Charles Owen Rice delivers an address at Coal Miner's Day, Cokeburg Pennsylvania. One cassette. (R511) Index terms: Cherokee Shaft (Maple Creek). Coal Mines. Coal Mines and mining. Strikes‐wildcat. Minors for Democracy. UMWA‐District 5. Boyle, Tony. Budzanoski, Michael. Lewis, John L. Rice, Charles Owen (the labor priest of Pittsburgh). Yablonshi family. 406. JULIA DAVIS. Princeton, New Jersey. December 3 1985. Discusses literature, her literary career and that of other well know writers of the 19th and 20th century. Discusses changes in West Virginia and coal mining conditions in 1900. Discusses West Virginia history and her father's part in the Civil War. One cassette and dup. 1 7/8 ips, quality good. (R512‐R513) Index terms: Civil war. Coal mines and mining‐history‐1900‐1939. Morgan Guaranty. Washington Gas Company‐Clarksburg WV. "The West Virginia Debt". Berkeley County West Virginia. Harrison County‐Elk Creek‐Clarksburg. Jefferson County‐West Virginia. Jefferson County‐Charles Town. Allen, Harvey. Benet, Stephen Vincent. Post, Melville Davison. 407. DIANE REINHARD. Morgantown West Virginia. February 3 1986. Dr. Reinhard delivers an address at the Center for Women's Studies Fireside Chat Series. Discuses her personal academic history and women in higher education in various roles (especially administration) and general society. A short question and answer session follows. One cassette 1 7/8 ips, quality good to fair. Notes available. (R514) Index terms: Women‐roles in society. WVU‐administration. Reinhard, Diane. Stitzel, Judith. 408. MAGGIE ANDERSON. Morgantown West Virginia. November 7‐10 1984. Maggie Anderson, poet and teacher delivers and addresses "Women and Creativity: Masks, Myths, and Marmalade." She discusses regional women writers of WV, especially Louise McNeill, and the differences and similarities between Anderson and McNeill, two writers of different generations. Anderson also reads selections of her and McNeill's poetry. One cassette, quality good. (R515) Index terms: Anderson, Maggie. 437 McNeill, Louise. 409. PATRICK W. GAINER. Tanner, Gilmer County, West Virginia. December 8 1980. An interview conducted by John Cuthbert, focusing on early folklore field work, and scholarship in West Virginia, including his colleagues and their methods of collecting. One cassette (both sides) 1 7/8 ips, quality good but goes blank in spots. Transcript available. (R516) Index terms: bean stringing. Big Bend Tunnel. Cass Scenic Railroad. "coal miner's songs". Davis and Elkins College. Festivals and celebrations‐Arthurdale Folk Festival. Gilmer County‐Tanner. Glenville State College. Harrison County‐Clarksburg. Lewis County‐Pickle Street. McDowell County. Music and musicians. Nicholas County‐Richwood. Pocahontas County‐Marlinton. Pocahontas Times. Raleigh County. Universal Catholic Church (1950's). Universities and colleges. Williams River. Wood County‐Parkersburg. Armstrong, Robert Dr. Aunt Mattie. Boette, Marie. Brian, Dr. Chappell, Louis Professor. Childs, Francis James. Coombs, Josiah. Cottrell, Jenes (The Banjo Man). Cox, John Harrington. Diller, Dwight. Fluarty, Uncle Jim. Hammons Family. Hammons, Edden. Hammons, Lee. Hammons, Sherman. Hardy, John. Henry, John. Hinkel, Lydia. Johnston. Kittredge, George Lyman, Professor. Musick, Ruth Dr. Parker, Maggie Hammons. Price, Corbin. Robinson, Felix. 438 Thomas, Gene. Wilgus, D.K. Woofter, Carey, Professor. 410. M. BROOKS. West Virginia University. November 11 1987. Professor Brooks discusses his early life and career, the agricultural movement in West Virginia, and the history of the WVU Agriculture and Forestry Experiment Station form 1903. One cassette 1 7/8 ips, quality good to poor. (R517) Notes available. Index terms: Barbour County. Cornell University‐Rural New Yorker. Farmer's Institutes. 4‐H. French Creek Experiment Station. Fruit tree insects. Grange. Hopkin's Law. Jefferson County‐Kearneysville. Lewis County‐Jackson's Mill. Mason County. Morgantown Junior High School. Oglebay Hall. Park Street. Syracuse University‐New York State College of Forestry. Universities and colleges. University Agricultural Extension. Upshur County. West Virginia University. WVU Agriculture and Forestry Experiment Station. Wirt County‐Elizabeth. Brooks, A.B. Brooks, Fred E. Brooks, Ruth Brown. Giddings, M.J. Dr. Hopkins, A.D. Johnson, Skip. Moller, Shepherd. Peairs, L.M. Rumsey, E.W. Sheets, Earl. Sheldon, John L. Dr. Stewart, James H. Stewart, Mattie. Zinn, W.V. 411. ALICE WILFONG. Ravenna, Ohio. November 30 1982. An interview by John Cuthbert. Alice Wilfong, daughter of Edwin Hammons, discusses her family, family ancestry, and music ‐making , especially that of Edwin Hammons. One cassette (both sides) 1 7/8 ips, quality good to poor, quality on side two generally poor. Notes Available. (R518) Index terms: Annual of Webster County. Berkeley County. 439 Cumberland Maryland. Doddridge County. ghost stories. gourd fiddle. Greenbrier County. Moonshine. Nicholas County‐Richwood. Old‐time fiddler's contests. Pocahontas County‐Marlinton. Randolph County. Webster County. Bragg, Hetty. Carpenter, Hamp. Sean, Sarah‐(James, Scott, Mary ‐her children). Digman, Gander. Dillion, Tom. Doddrill, Fleming. Emma. Fleischhauer, Carl. Galford, Fred. Hammons, Burl. Hammons, Caroline. Hammons, Currence. Hammons, Edwin. Hammons, James. Hammons, Minnie. Hammons, Nancy Rebecca. Hammons, Neil. Hammons, Peter. Hammons, Sherman. Hamrick, Byrne. Henry. Hicks, Nancy Broughton. Jabbour, Alan. McCoy, Nancy Hammons. MacElwane, Jack. Magee, Ren. Miller, Samuel. Mullins, Dorcas. Mullins Eliza‐(Samson, Nancy, Jesse ‐her children). Parker, Maggie Hammons. Reed, Sarah R. Shaffer, Marharet (Betty). Smith, William. Trent, Paul. Wayne, Jack. Were, Samson. Wright, Oscar. 412. CLARENCE A. GRAY. Clarksburg Veterans Administration Hospital. August 28 1985. An interview conducted by Francis Gilmore. Gray discusses his WWII experiences in the Philippines, the Bataan Death March, and his 3 1/2 years as 440 a prisoner of war on Japan. One cassette (both sides) 1 7/8 ips, quality good to poor. Notes and Photographs available. (R519) Index terms: Americans of Bataan and Corregidor. Bataan. Brownsville, Texas. Camp Gavin Field. Camp Hirahata, Osaka Japan. Camp O'Donnel, Philippines. Camp Tabanatuan #1 . Camp Tabanatuan #2. Corregidor. Double Zero Ward. F Company. Fort Knox, Kentucky. Fort Lemendal, Kentucky. Fort McKinley. Fort Meade, Maryland. General Hospital #1 Bataan. Marygold (hospital ship). Mount Simat, Bataan Peninsula. Natran Plant, New Martinsville, Wetzel County, West Virginia. Payton City. Pittsburgh Plate Glass Company. Reunion at Bennington NY. Satush Steel Company. Star News (newspaper). Sistersville Tyler County West Virginia. 31st Infantry Regiment Company H. Tyler County McKim. World War II. Yokohama Coal Company. "Caplin" or "Wildman". Erkenbrack, Master Gunnery Sergeant. Cray, Clarence, P. Cray, Jean Henderson. King, General. MacArthur, Douglas General. Olson, John E. "Zereman". 413. J. ROLLAND. Location not given. April 20 1983. Rolland discusses his family history , old time methods of flat glass making and the flat glass making industry. One cassette (both sides) 1 7/8 ips, quality good to poor, some spots unintelligible. Notes available. (R520) Index terms: African Americans‐Fort Smith Arkansas. African Americans‐Black anti white discrimination in Arkansas. Alcon Aluminum Company. American Window Glass Company. "Ceramic Societies". Decker's Creek sand. 441 Ellis Drive In. Empire National Bank. Fourco Glass Company. Glass Companies. Glasscutters (performer). Glass industry. Glass industry‐management. Glassmakers and glassmaking‐strikes. glassmakers (performers). glass recipes. Harrison county‐Clarksburg. Harrison County‐Salem. Labor relations. Libby Owens Ford Glass Company. Pittsburgh Plate Glass Company. Pompadorn Style‐glass cutters. Revolution in Glass Making (Schovil). Rolland Glass Plant. Rowan Plant. Sistersville Sheet Glass Company. Strikes. Taylor County‐Jerry Run‐Simpson Creek. Vincennes, Indiana. Wood County‐Parkersburg. Boltons. Ford, Henry. Haddad, Fred. Harding. Hurley, Ray. Jadons. John's son. Mafajo boy. Preston. Rolland, Albert (Uncle Albert). Rolland, A.J. Rolland, Charles (Uncle Charlie). Rolland, Connie. Rolland, Ernest. Rolland, Family. Rolland Eugene (head of the family). Rolland, John. Sullivan, Janie. Sullivan, Patty. Wells. 414 A. SAINT STEPHENS CHURCH, G. WALTERS SHRIVER. West Virginia. January 24 1982 by Thomas S. Brown. Youth soloist Penny Coleman sings a possibly original hymn by Charity Snow. One cassette (both sides) 1 7/8 ips, quality good to fair. (R521) Index terms: African Americans. Churches‐Baptist. 442 Saint Stephens Baptist Church. Monongalia County‐Shriver. Coleman, Penny. Snow, Charity. 414 B. WVPR. September 28 1986. Gwen Walters discusses the Eco Theater acting and performing on stage. The second tape includes an interview about Dr. Patrick Gainer with John Cuthbert. Also Dr. Gainer sings Soldier Will You Marry Me? and discusses instruments on this tape. Two cassettes (side one of the first tape is blank, side 2 blank almost fourteen minutes at the beginning, side two of second tape is blank) 1 7/8 ips, quality generally good but much reverberation. (R522) Notes available. Index terms: Eco Theater. Fakelore. Folkmusic. folksongs. Gilmer County. Glenville Normal School. Musical instruments. Plays. Summers County‐Pipestem State Park. Vietnam War. Wood County‐Parkersburg. Gainer, Patrick Ward Dr. Heywood, Charlie. Jackson, Kathy. Lee, Mariette. 415. H.C. KNOTTS. West Virginia University. November 11 1986. Knotts discusses his twenty two years career in the mines, the coal mining industry, mining conditions, types of machinery used, coal mining techniques and tools used by hand. Part of the TE280 class "Out of the Fiery Furnace". One cassette (both sides) 1 7/8 ips, quality good. (R523) Index terms: Coal mines and mining‐automation. Coal mines and mining‐electrical equipment. Coal mines and mining‐equipment and supplies. Coal mines and mining‐explosives. Coal mines and mining‐history. Coal mines and mining‐history‐1900‐1939. Coal mines and mining‐job descriptions. Coal mines and mining‐Longwall system. Coal mines and mining‐mechanization. Coal mines and mining‐production standards. Bakertown Coal. Big Field "Holler". Chestnut Ridge. Coal Companies. Coal industry. Coal industry‐West Virginia. Coal miners. Coal mines. Coal mines and mining‐terminology. 443 Coal mines and mining‐transportation. Coal mines and mining‐wages and hours. Coal mines and mining‐working conditions. Coal mines and mining‐machinery. Coal mines and mining‐continuous mining machine. Coal trade. Freeport Coal Mines. "Heck's". Laurel Mountain. Merchant's Mines ‐Pendleton County. Nedda Mines. Preston County‐Howesville. Preston County‐Tunnelton. Radabaugh's Mines. Wolf Mines. Eisenhower, Dwight D. Halbritter, Arden. Halbritter, Judge (Kingwood). Knotts, Howard C. Montgomery, George. Poland, Frank. Ridenour, John. Sanders, O. "Waldo". Wright, Joe. 416. T.J. RIDENOUR. West Virginia University. November 20 1986. Ridenour discusses Long Wall mining and a describes equipment and machinery used at Knitt Mines . One cassette 1 7/8 ips, quality good. Part of the TE280 class "Out of the Fiery Furnace." Transcript available. (R524) Index terms: Blacksville Mine #2. Coal companies. Coal industry. Coal industry‐West Virginia. Coal miners. Coal mines. Coal mines and mining. Coal mines and mining‐automation. Coal mines and mining‐electrical equipment. Coal mines and mining‐equipment and supplies. Coal mines and mining‐Longwall system. Coal mines and mining‐mechanization. Coal mines and mining‐terminology. Coal mines and mining‐working conditions. Coal mining machinery‐continuous mining machine. Coal mining machinery‐cutting machines. Coal mining machinery‐Jeffery Short Wall Machine. Coal seams. J and L Steel (Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania). Kennon Mines. Kitt Energy Corp. 444 Kitt Energy Mines. Laurel Run Mine Mount Storm West Virginia. Metallurgical coal. Mine subsidence. Monongalia County‐Blacksville. Reedsville bolt plant. Republic Steel‐Quarter's crossing. Standard Oil Company . Tygarts Valley River. 417. SUZANNE SLAUGHTER. Keystone, McDowell County, West Virginia. August 4 1987. An interview by Matthew Sorel. Suzanne Slaughter discusses, from an African American perspective, the early days of Keystone West Virginia. One cassette 1 7/8 ips, quality good. Notes and transcript available. (R525‐R528) Index terms: African Americans‐Discrimination. African Americans‐history. Alpha‐Phi‐Alpha Fraternity. Bluefield State College. Alumni Association. Bluefield Telegraph (newspaper). Budley Clothing Store. Budley Furniture Store. Charles W. Wichardson Funeral Home (formerly Sinkford's). Eco College, Philadelphia. Elhorn Valley Company (non‐perishable goods). Farmer's Store (a clothing store). Genoa High School. Hole In The Wall Sandwich Shop (North Fork). Howard Pharmacy. James Johnson Produce (Keystone). Keystone Eckman Junior High School. Keystone Elementary School (Church Street). Keystone Hardware Store. John Stewart United Methodist Church. McDowell County‐Keystone. McDowell County‐Maybeury. McDowell Times (newspaper). Mercer County‐Bluefield. Mt. Chapel Baptist Church. Spector Drug Store . Calloway, Franklin. Dickerson. Hamlet, Dr. Harris. Howard, P.G. Dr. Johnson, James. Kip (see Hole in the wall). Miss Cherry. Murray, D.T. Dr. Richardson, Charles William. Richardson, Mannie Miller. 445 Richardson, William A. Sinkfort, George H. Slaughter, Suzanne. Washington, George Reed. Washington, Herbert. Zandy, Ricol. 446