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Boch, Frank

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Found in 2 Collections and/or Records:

Boch, Frank (1908-1990) & Frederick Boch b. 1912: Interview and memoir

 Collection — Multiple Containers
Identifier: O-B631F
Scope and Contents ILLINOIS COAL: THE LEGACY OF AN INDUSTRIAL SOCIETY Frank and his brother "Fritz" Boch, coal miners, discuss coal mining in Taylorville, Illinois: the process of hand loading in the coal mines, mechanization and layoffs, working conditions, mining equipment, hazards, miners' social activities, relations between bosses and miners, strikes and riots. They also discuss their family life, father's coal mining experiences, and their parent's experiences as German immigrants. 1 tape,...
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Boch, Frank (1908-1990): Interview and memoir

 Collection — Multiple Containers
Identifier: O-B631
Scope and Contents

ILLINOIS COAL: THE LEGACY OF AN INDUSTRIAL SOCIETY Boch, coal miner, discusses working conditions in the mines, competition between mines during the 20's, the Progressive Miners of America, conditions after the PMA strike, John L. Lewis, and strike breakers.

1 tape, 90 mins., 9 pp. Interview by Kevin Corley, 1986 OPEN

Dates: Other: Dummy Date