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Boresi, John (1897-1983): Interview

 Collection — Multiple Containers
Identifier: O-B643*

Scope and Contents

Boresi, coal miner, discusses his early years in Italy, family, immigration to U.S., life in Toluca, Illinois, coal mining, wages, mules, the United Mine Workers, the Depression, and bias against Italians.

1 tape, 90 mins. Interview by Nick Cherniavsky, 1976 OPEN For collateral file see J9/5/24

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Extent

2.00 items

Language of Materials

English

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