Matewan Massacre Records, 1914-1934 A&M 2962

Matewan Massacre Records, 1914-1934 A&M 2962


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Repository
West Virginia and Regional History Center
Identification
A&M 2962
Title
Matewan Massacre Records 1914-1934
URL:
https://archives.lib.wvu.edu/ark:/99999/195515
Quantity
0.2 Linear Feet, Summary: 1 1/2 in. (2 folders)
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
Correspondence between Harold Houston, chief attorney for UMWA District 17 and Floyd Evans of the legal firm of Evans and Sampselle concerning trials after the "Matewan Massacre." Legal affidavits pertaining to the miners' trials of 1922 in Charles Town, West Virginia and to the Red Jacket Coal and Coke Co. and Hitchman Coal and Coke Company's suits against John L. Lewis and John Mitchell of the UMWA. Proclamations of Governor E.F. Morgan concerning the 1921 Mingo County mine strikes. An affidavit dated 1934, complaining of unauthorized union dues check offs by the Lang Coal Co. of Eskdale, WV.

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[Description and date of item], [Box/folder number], Matewan Massacre Records, A&M 2962, West Virginia and Regional History Center, West Virginia University Libraries, Morgantown, West Virginia.


Subjects and Indexing Terms

  • Coal - labor disputes.
  • Coal miners' trials.
  • Coal mining -- Strikes
  • Labor
  • Labor disputes
  • Labor organization.
  • Lewis, John L. (John Llewellyn), 1880-1969
  • Matewan Massacre.
  • Mingo County (W. Va.)
  • Mitchell, John.
  • Trials.
  • Unions - UMWA.
  • United Mine Workers of America