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Charles E. Boswell, Newspaper Editor, Essay regarding Miners at Paint Creek and Cabin Creek

 Collection
Collection Number: A&M 0589

Overview

In an unpublished essay, Boswell, editor of the Labor Argus (Charleston's Socialist newspaper) describes the mining labor troubles at Paint Creek and Cabin Creek. He adamantly opposes Governor Hatfield's settlement and the role of the UMWA in accepting it. In particular he castigates Thomas Haggerty, a field marshal for the union, for compromising with capitalists.

Dates

  • Creation: 1913-1985

Creator

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Extent

0 Linear Feet (8 pages)

Language

English

Physical 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/

Title
Charles E. Boswell, Newspaper Editor, Essay regarding Miners at Paint Creek and Cabin Creek
Author
Staff of the West Virginia & Regional History Center
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Language of description
English
Script of description
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Repository Details

Part of the West Virginia and Regional History Center Repository

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P.O. Box 6069
Morgantown WV 26506-6069 US
304-293-3536