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Brewner, James (1892-1983): Interview

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Identifier: O-B759*

Scope and Contents

Brewner, coal miner, discusses his mining experiences in DuQuoin, Illinois: work as a trapper, mule driver, and dragline ground man; machinery; the company store; conflicts between unions; and the march on Mulkeytown. He also discusses bootlegging and ethnicity in DuQuoin. 1 tape, 90 mins. Interview by Barbara Herndon, 1977 OPEN For collateral file see J9/5/24

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2.00 items

Language of Materials

English

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