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Jones, Mother, 1837-1930

 Person

Found in 2 Collections and/or Records:

Edward M. Steel, History Professor, Mother Jones Research Papers

 Collection
Collection Number: A&M 3339
Overview

Contains papers compiled by History Professor Edward Steel of West Virginia University regarding labor activist Mother Jones. These records were created to support Steel's research and publication projects. Boxes 1-8 include facsimiles (photocopied), transcripts, and notes of archival and published material regarding Mother Jones contemporary to her time. Also includes drafts of articles. Boxes 9-10 include miscellaneous unsorted research notes.

Dates: 1830-1930; Majority of material found in 1900-1930

Mary "Mother" Jones Letter

 Collection
Collection Number: A&M 1823
Overview

Letter from Mary "Mother" Jones to T.V. Powderly, Department of Labor, Washington, D.C. "Mother" Jones introduces Fred Mooney, secretary-treasurer of the United Mine Workers, District 17, asks Powderly to get him a passport, and says she does not know when she will leave for Mexico.

Dates: 1920

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  • Subject: Coal mining - Labor organization. X

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Subject
Labor organization. SEE ALSO Coal mining - labor 1
Mexico 1
Union names. 1
Unions. 1
Unions. SEE ALSO Labor organization. 1