• Ozanic, Joseph Sr. - Interview and Memoir

    Ozanic, Joseph Sr. (1895-1978)

    Ozanic, coal miner, discusses various aspects of coal mining during the early and mid 20th century and especially mining unions: the conflict between the Progressive Miners of America and United Mine…

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  • Mantowich, Larry - Interview and Memoir

    Mantowich, Larry (1911-1994)

    Mantowich, coal miner, recalls mining conditions before mechanization, mining methods and practices, and miner-company relations. Also discusses prohibition and the Depression, the Ku Klux Klan, famil…

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