Gramlich, Art (1904-1973): Interview and memoir
Collection — Container: Tapes et al
Identifier: O-G762
Scope and Contents
COAL MINING AND UNION ACTIVITIES PROJECT
Gramlich, a Springfield area coal miner, recalls working conditions in the mines, mechanization, leadership of John L. Lewis, formation of the Progressive Miners of America Union, strikes and the violence between the P.M.A. and the United Mine Workers Union, Mulkeytown march, and the Peerless Mine Ambush. Also discusses Springfield in the 1920's, living conditions for the striking miners and their families, and his indictment along with 40 other miners for the 1936 bombing of Midland Coal Company Trains.
2 tapes, 116 mins., 53 pp.
Interview by Rex Rhodes, 1972
OPEN
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Creator
- Gramlich, Art (Person)
Extent
4.00 items
Language of Materials
English
Creator
- Gramlich, Art (Person)
- Rhodes, Rex (Person)
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Repository Details
Part of the UIS Archives/Special Collections Repository
Contact:
Archives/Special Collections LIB 144
One University Plaza, MS BRK 140
Springfield IL 62703-5407 US
217-206-6520
archives@uis.libanswers.com
Archives/Special Collections LIB 144
One University Plaza, MS BRK 140
Springfield IL 62703-5407 US
217-206-6520
archives@uis.libanswers.com