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Ahlberg, Merle (1917-1995): Interview and memoir

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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

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3.00 items

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English

Related Materials

Interview and Memoir in Illinois Digital Archives

http://www.idaillinois.org/u?/uis,868

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