Boch, Frank (1908-1990) & Frederick Boch b. 1912: Interview and memoir
Collection — Multiple Containers
Identifier: O-B631F
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, 90 mins., 33 pp.
Interview by Kevin Corley, 1986
OPEN
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Dates
- Other: Dummy Date
Creator
- Boch, Frank (Person)
Extent
3.00 items
Language of Materials
English
Creator
- Boch, Frank (Person)
- Boch, Frederick (Person)
- Corley, Kevin (Person)
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- Archon Finding Aid Title
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Repository Details
Part of the UIS Archives/Special Collections Repository
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Archives/Special Collections LIB 144
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Springfield IL 62703-5407 US
217-206-6520
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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