Allison, "Duke" Vern b. 1915: Interview and Memoir
Collection — Multiple Containers
Identifier: O-AL56
Scope and Contents
ILLINOIS COAL: THE LEGACY OF AN INDUSTRIAL SOCIETY
Allison, coal miner, recalls working conditions, hazards, pay, and relations between co-workers in Christian County, Illinois. He also discusses work done at the mine, reaction to the Progressive Miners movement, mechanization, and the problems of unemployment and obtaining insurance.
1 tape, 90 min., 15 pp.
Interview by Kevin Corley, 1986
OPEN
See collateral file: newspaper articles
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- Allison, "Duke" Vern (Person)
Extent
3.00 items
Language of Materials
English
Creator
- Allison, "Duke" Vern (Person)
- Corley, Kevin (Person)
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Repository Details
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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