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Doug Yarrow and Charlotte Yablonski Appalachian UMWA Papers

 Collection
Collection Number: A&M 4533

Scope and Contents

This collection consists of papers and printed materials related to the United Mine Workers of America (UMWA) and Black Lung Association. It also includes newspapers and legal documents related to the UMWA elections, Joseph A. Yablonski, Mingo County, and the protests against strip mining in Appalachia.

Dates

  • Creation: Majority of material found within 1943-1973
  • Creation: 1943-ca. 2004

Conditions Governing Access

No special access restriction applies

Conditions Governing Use

Permission to publish or reproduce is required from the copyright holder. For more information, please see the Permissions and Copyright page on the West Virginia and Regional History Center website.

Extent

.65 Linear Feet (1 document case, 5 in.; 1 document case, 2.5 in.; and 1 oversized folder, .25 in.)

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/

Immediate Source of Acquisition

Acquired from Douglas Yarrow, 2004

Title
Doug Yarrow and Charlotte Yablonski Appalachian UMWA Papers
Author
Devon Lewars
Date
8/30/2022
Description rules
Describing Archives: A Content Standard
Language of description
English
Script of description
Latin

Repository Details

Part of the West Virginia and Regional History Center Repository

Contact:
1549 University Ave.
P.O. Box 6069
Morgantown WV 26506-6069 US
304-293-3536