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Flesher, Maurice (1909-1991): Memoir

 Collection — Container: Folders
Identifier: O-F631

Scope and Contents

ILLINOIS COAL: THE LEGACY OF AN INDUSTRIAL SOCIETY Flesher, resident of Taylorville during the mine wars, recalls the violence between the Progressive Miners Union and the United Mine Workers, arrival of the FBI, arrests of miners, arrival of the National Guard, company towns, and conditions for miners during the strike.

16 pp. Interview by Carl Oblinger, 1985 RESTRICTED: no legal release See collateral file

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RESTRICTED: no legal release

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2.00 items

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English

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