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West Virginia Mining Investigation Commission, Records, 1912-1913 A&M 2036

West Virginia Mining Investigation Commission, Records, 1912-1913 A&M 2036


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Morgantown, WV 26506-6069
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Repository
West Virginia and Regional History Center
Identification
A&M 2036
Title
West Virginia Mining Investigation Commission, Records 1912-1913
URL:
https://archives.lib.wvu.edu/ark:/99999/198889
Quantity
0.8 Linear Feet, Summary: 10 in. (2 document cases, 5 in. each)
Creator
West Virginia. Mining Investigation Commission
Location
West Virginia and Regional History Center / West Virginia University / 1549 University Avenue / P.O. Box 6069 / Morgantown, WV 26506-6069 / Phone: 304-293-3536 / Fax: 304-293-3981 / URL: https://wvrhc.lib.wvu.edu/
Language
English
Abstract
The collection contains typescript copies of the proceedings of this Commission at Charleston, West Virginia, 1912, and the military commission at Pratt, 1913, concerning conditions in the Cabin Creek and Paint Creek coalfields. Included are the military commission's orders, clippings from the Charleston LABOR ARGUS, names of individuals appearing before the commissions, and extracts of speeches by persons involved, including five speeches by "Mother" Jones.

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Preferred Citation

[Description and date of item], [Box/folder number], West Virginia Mining Investigation Commission, Records, A&M 2036, West Virginia and Regional History Center, West Virginia University Libraries, Morgantown, West Virginia.

Subjects and Indexing Terms

  • Cabin Creek (W. Va.)
  • Charleston.
  • Coal mining -- Strikes
  • Jones, Mary.
  • Labor Argus.
  • Paint Creek (Fayette County, W. Va.)
  • Pratt (W. Va.)
  • West Virginia. Mining Investigation Commission

Significant Places Associated With the Collection

  • Cabin Creek (W. Va.)
  • Charleston.
  • Paint Creek (Fayette County, W. Va.)
  • Pratt (W. Va.)
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