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
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- Flesher, Maurice (Person)
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RESTRICTED: no legal release
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Language of Materials
English
Creator
- Flesher, Maurice (Person)
- Oblinger, Carl (Person)
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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