Scope and Contents ILLINOIS COAL: THE LEGACY OF AN INDUSTRIAL SOCIETY Ahlberg, a resident of Taylorville, Illinois during the mine wars of the early 1930's, recalls his family's experiences with the PMA and UMW, working conditions in the mines, mining techniques, and his training of women miners in the 1970's. He also discusses strikes, the differences between the union today and in the 30's, and John L. Lewis.1 tape, 90 min., 11 pp. Interview by Kevin Corley, 1986 OPEN See collateral file:...

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ILLINOIS COAL: THE LEGACY OF AN INDUSTRIAL SOCIETY Allison, coal miner, recalls working conditions, hazards, pay, and relations between co-workers in Christian County, Illinois. He also discusses work done at the mine, reaction to the Progressive Miners movement, mechanization, and the problems of unemployment and obtaining insurance.

1 tape, 90 min., 15 pp. Interview by Kevin Corley, 1986 OPEN See collateral file: newspaper articles

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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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

Scope and Contents ILLINOIS COAL: THE LEGACY OF AN INDUSTRIAL SOCIETY Borgognoni, coal miner, discusses his family history and emigra-tion from Italy, violence between the United Mine Workers and the Progressive Miners of America during the 1930's, tactics employed by the coal companies and the unions, hazardous working conditions in the mines, mechanization, cooperation among neighbors, mining communities in Christian County, and the varied ethnic and religious backgrounds of miners. He also discusses the...

Scope and Contents Clark, teacher, discusses early to mid 20th century rural life along the Mississippi River: growing up and living in Grand Tower, Illinois; her family and their experiences on the river; her father Captain E.L. Poe; riverboats and their pilots; the Depression; one room schools and college education; teaching; homemade foods and remedies; joining the WAC's during WWII; the treatment of African Americans; and sex discrimination.3 tapes, 174 mins., 44 pp. Interview by Kevin Corley,...

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ILLINOIS COAL: THE LEGACY OF AN INDUSTRIAL SOCIETY Cox, coal miner, discusses his experiences in the mines around Taylorville, Illinois: mine union wars, pit committeemen, mine superintendents, and "dirt gangs." He also discusses his family and childhood in Hamilton County, Illinois.

1 tape, 90 mins., 36 pp. Interview by Kevin Corley, 1986 OPEN See collateral file

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ILLINOIS COAL: THE LEGACY OF AN INDUSTRIAL SOCIETY Joe Craggs, coal miner, discusses the mine union wars, mechanization, mine superintendents, and the hierarchy of jobs in the mines.

2 tapes, 120 mins., 35 pp. Interview by Kevin Corley, 1986 OPEN See collateral file

Scope and Contents ILLINOIS COAL: THE LEGACY OF AN INDUSTRIAL SOCIETY Dixon, coal miner, discusses mechanization and other changes in coal mining; working conditions in Peabody mines at West Frankfort and Taylorville; trouble between the PMA and UMW; management and labor relations during the 1930's and 40's; and his service as a pit union committeeman. 1 tape, 89 mins., 22 pp. Interview by Kevin Corley, 1986 OPEN See collateral file: interviewer's notes, copy of the 1946 UMW By-laws, 1947...

Scope and Contents ILLINOIS COAL: THE LEGACY OF AN INDUSTRIAL SOCIETY Lena Dougherty, daughter of an Italian immigrant coal miner and wife of a Southern Illinois coal miner, recalls her family background and childhood near Auburn, Illinois: education, immigrant neighborhood, and marriage. She discusses the problems between the PMA and UMW, the effect on the residents of Tovey, problems faced by the families of miners, violence between unions, the Mulkeytown march, role of the Catholic Church in Kincaid during...