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Hignight discusses his experiences coal mining in central Illinois: accidents and safety, firing shots, explosive powder, equipment, horses and mine ponies, and blacksmithing. He also recalls the towns of Beardstown and Colchester.

1 tape, 90 mins. Interview by Barbara Herndon, 1978 OPEN For collateral file see J9/5/24

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Hopley, coal miner, discusses mining in central Illinois: the organization of the Progressive Miners of America, union conflicts and mine wars, the Mulkeytown March, strikes, bargaining conditions, contracts, and mechanization. He also discusses coal mining in England: work as a lamp carrier, pony driver, clay picker; hazards; and emigration to the U.S.

4 tapes, 315 mins. Interview by Barbara Herndon, 1975 OPEN For collateral file see J9/5/24

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Hughes, former International President of the Progressive Miners of America, describes his involvement with the PMA: service as president, the organization of the union, the Women's Auxiliary, and union conflicts. 1 tape, 45 mins., 12 pp. Interview by Barbara Herndon and Nick Cherniavsky, 1974 OPEN For collateral file see J9/5/24 See also H874 Hughes

Scope and Contents The "Coal Mining in Illinois Project subject file consists of originals and photocopies dating from 1909 to 1970's of by-laws, minutes and resolutions of the Illinois Women's Auxiliary of the Progressive Mine Workers of America; newspaper clippings concerning the PMA; the struggle between the Progressive Mine Workers and the United Mine Workers, and copies of the "Progressive Miner"; documents, letters and correspondence of the Oral History Association; plus the correspondence and grant...

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Koniak recalls her involvement with the Progressive Miners Women's Auxiliary in Benld, Illinois. She also recalls the Depression, washhouses, and miner's buckets.

13 mins. Interview by Barbara Herndon and Nick Cherniavsky, 1974 OPEN For collateral file see J9/5/24 Included on Louisa Fassero tape

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Mahaffey, podiatrist, recalls family and friends in Marion, Indiana, the move to Springfield in 1912, and the Child Garden at the Ursuline Convent. Also recalls his friends, Mimi Hines and Phil Ford, who were in the entertainment business and the story of their success.

1 tape, 90 mins., 18 pp. Interview by Barbara Herndon, 1974 OPEN See collateral file

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Mans discusses living in a coal mining family in Du-Quoin and Collinsville, Illinois: the Progressive Miners movement, union conflicts, Mulkeytown March, violence, mother's work with the PMA Women's Auxiliary, uniforms, the junior auxiliary, soup kitchens, and the Italian community.

2 tapes, 180 mins. Interview by Barbara Herndon and Nick Cherniavsky, 1975 OPEN For collateral file see J9/5/24

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Mantowich recalls coal mining experiences in Sangamon County, Illinois: mine ventilation and fire fighting, strip mining, pit committees, mechanization, union conflicts, conflicts with management, organization of the Progressive Miners and their meetings, strikes, violence, March to Mulkeytown, trial of accused bombers, black lung disease, and bootlegging.

4 tapes, 315 mins. Interview by Barbara Herndon, 1975 OPEN For collateral file see J9/5/24 See also M319 Mantowich

Scope and Contents COAL MINING AND UNION ACTIVITIES PROJECT Mantowich, coal miner, recalls mining conditions before mechanization, mining methods and practices, and miner-company relations. Also discusses prohibition and the Depression, the Ku Klux Klan, family life, boyhood recreation and experiences, the Lithuanian community in Springfield, work at the Ordnance Plant in Illiopolis and Concordia Seminary. 10 tapes, 830 mins., 3 vols., 381 pp. Interview by Barbara Herndon, 1974 OPEN See...

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McCollum discusses his coal mining experiences in southern Illinois: coal companies, coal production, coal dust and gas, mine ventilation, a visit to mines in Russia, the use of oil versus coal, pit and strip mines, and John L. Lewis and unions.

2 tapes, 180 mins. Interview by Barbara Herndon, ca. 1975 OPEN For collateral file see J9/5/24