Purcell, Henson
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Purcell, Henson (1895-1974): Interview and memoir
Collection — Multiple Containers
Identifier: O-P971
Scope and Contents
COAL MINING AND UNION ACTIVITIES PROJECT
Purcell discusses coal mining and unions in Franklin County, Illinois: the Mulkeytown march, conflict between the UMW and PMA, and the mine disaster in West Frankfort. Also discusses Charlie Birger and Shelton gangs, prohibition, the Ku Klux Klan, and the 1925 tornado.
1 tape, 70 mins., 21 pp.
Interview by Rex Rhodes, 1972
OPEN
See collateral file
Dates:
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