Wittka, John (1915-1996): Interview and Memoir
Collection — Multiple Containers
Identifier: O-W786
Scope and Contents
ILLINOIS COAL: THE LEGACY OF AN INDUSTRIAL SOCIETY
Wittka, coal miner in Christian County, Illinois, recalls his experiences as a strikebreaker, the mechanization of the mines, accidents, ethnicity, strikes and layoffs, United Mine Workers, and prohibition.
1 tape, 50 mins., 25 pp.
Interview by Kevin Corley, 1986
OPEN
See collateral file
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Creator
- Wittka, John (Person)
Extent
2.00 items
Language of Materials
English
Creator
- Wittka, John (Person)
- Corley, Kevin (Person)
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Repository Details
Part of the UIS Archives/Special Collections Repository
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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