Boch, Frank
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Boch, Frank (1908-1990) & Frederick Boch b. 1912: Interview and memoir
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Identifier: O-B631F
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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
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