Bellaver, John (1901-1992): Interview and memoir
Collection — Multiple Containers
Identifier: O-B414
Scope and Contents
ILLINOIS COAL: THE LEGACY OF AN INDUSTRIAL SOCIETY
Bellaver, coal miner, discusses his experiences working in Illinois coal mines: hazardous working conditions, changes brought by mechanization, the United Mine Workers Union and Progressive Miners of America, Mulkeytown march, and shootings in Taylorville and Springfield. He also talks about his family history, his father's immigration from Italy, relations between different ethnic groups, mining communities, and family support. Also discusses bootlegging and organized crime in Christian County during the 1930's.
1 tape, 90 min., 68 pp.
Interview by Carl Oblinger, 1985
OPEN
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Creator
- Bellaver, John (Person)
Extent
3.00 items
Language of Materials
English
Creator
- Bellaver, John (Person)
- Oblinger, Carl (Person)
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Repository Details
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Archives/Special Collections LIB 144
One University Plaza, MS BRK 140
Springfield IL 62703-5407 US
217-206-6520
archives@uis.libanswers.com