Mabie, Edris (Jr.) b. 1923: Interview and memoir
Collection — Container: Tape et al
Identifier: O-M113
Scope and Contents
ILLINOIS COAL: THE LEGACY OF AN INDUSTRIAL SOCIETY
Mabie discusses his father's work as a coal miner and organizer for the Progressive Miners of America. He also discusses the mine wars and his role in them, Springfield mines, the Progressives' hatred of the United Mine Workers and police authorities, the National Labor Relations Board and the assassination of his father and friends. Also mentions family life after his father's death, his mother's role, his siblings, and his education.
1 tape, 50 mins., 12 pp.
Interview by Georgia Rountree, 1972
OPEN
See collateral file
Tape also includes Jane Wands interview
Dates
- Other: Dummy Date
Creator
- Mabie, Edris Jr. (Person)
Extent
3.00 items
Language of Materials
English
Creator
- Mabie, Edris Jr. (Person)
- Rountree, Georgia P. (Person)
- Title
- Archon Finding Aid Title
- Description rules
- Other Unmapped
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- Undetermined
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Repository Details
Part of the UIS Archives/Special Collections Repository
Contact:
Archives/Special Collections LIB 144
One University Plaza, MS BRK 140
Springfield IL 62703-5407 US
217-206-6520
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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