Gobel, Augustine (1909-1987): Interview and memoir
Collection — Container: Tapes et al
Identifier: O-G535
Scope and Contents
ILLINOIS COAL: THE LEGACY OF AN INDUSTRIAL SOCIETY
Gobel, Christian County coal miner, recalls his duties in the mines, working conditions and hazards, formation of the Progressive Miners Union, mine war violence, and relations between ethnic groups working in the mines. Also discusses his family background as immigrants from Belgium; family living conditions; bootlegging; and the mechanization of the mines. Also mentions John L. Lewis, WWII home front, and black lung disease.
2 tapes, 110 mins., 54 pp.
Interview by Kevin Corley, 1985
OPEN
See collateral file: interviewer's notes and a photograph of Gobel.
Dates
- Other: Dummy Date
Creator
- Gobel, Augustine (Person)
Extent
4.00 items
Language of Materials
English
Creator
- Gobel, Augustine (Person)
- Corley, Kevin (Person)
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- Archon Finding Aid Title
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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