Fancher, John - Interview and Memoir
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- Created Date
- 1972
- Description
Fancher, Springfield resident, recalls the 1930's coal mine wars in Central Illinois. He discusses his disagreement with the actions of John L. Lewis, being barred from the United Mine Workers Union, formation of the Progressive Miners of America, violence between the two unions, the automobile caravan to Mulkeytown, and violence involving non-union miners. He also recalls mechanization in the mines and the tactics employed by members of the UMW.
- Creator
Fancher, John (1899-1984)
- Contributing Institution
- University of Illinois at Springfield
- Language
- English
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- Chicago citation style
- Fancher, John (1899-1984). Fancher, John - Interview and Memoir. 1972. Retrieved from the Digital Public Library of America, http://www.idaillinois.org/cdm/ref/collection/uis/id/1960. (Accessed March 28, 2024.)
- APA citation style
- Fancher, John (1899-1984), (1972) Fancher, John - Interview and Memoir. Retrieved from the Digital Public Library of America, http://www.idaillinois.org/cdm/ref/collection/uis/id/1960
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- Fancher, John (1899-1984). Retrieved from the Digital Public Library of America <http://www.idaillinois.org/cdm/ref/collection/uis/id/1960>.