Fancher, John (1899-1984): Interview
Collection — Multiple Containers
Identifier: O-F213.2*
Scope and Contents
Fancher discusses coal mining in Herrin and Springfield, Illinois, and in Alabama: coal mining work, uses of coal, union activities in Illinois and Alabama, UMW and PMA union conflicts, conflicts with management, organization of the Progressive Miners, union offices and resolutions, meetings, and members; John L. Lewis; the March on Mulkeytown, violence, and strikes. He also discusses growing up in Alabama in a coal mining family, hunting wild hogs, and prohibition.
5 tapes, 450 mins.
Interview by Barbara Herndon, 1975
OPEN
For collateral file see J9/5/24
Dates
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Creator
- Fancher, John (Person)
Extent
6.00 items
Language of Materials
English
Creator
- Fancher, John (Person)
- Herndon, Barbara (Person)
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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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Archives/Special Collections LIB 144
One University Plaza, MS BRK 140
Springfield IL 62703-5407 US
217-206-6520
archives@uis.libanswers.com