Ahlberg, Merle (1917-1995): Interview and memoir
Collection — Multiple Containers
Identifier: O-AH47
Scope and Contents
ILLINOIS COAL: THE LEGACY OF AN INDUSTRIAL SOCIETY
Ahlberg, a resident of Taylorville, Illinois during the mine wars of the early 1930's, recalls his family's experiences with the PMA and UMW, working conditions in the mines, mining techniques, and his training of women miners in the 1970's. He also discusses strikes, the differences between the union today and in the 30's, and John L. Lewis.
1 tape, 90 min., 11 pp.
Interview by Kevin Corley, 1986
OPEN
See collateral file: newspaper clipping on female miners
Dates
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Creator
- Ahlberg, Merle (Person)
Extent
3.00 items
Language of Materials
English
Creator
- Ahlberg, Merle (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