Everettville (W. Va.)
Subject
Subject Source: Local Lc
Found in 1 Collection or Record:
Danny Tenney, Collector, Letter Regarding Everettville Mine Disaster
Collection
Collection Number: A&M 3931
Overview
Photocopy of eight page letter from John Spiker to his grandfather, Watson Tenney. In the letter, dated November 7, 1927, Spiker recounts his experience witnessing the Everettville Mine Disaster in Everettville, West Virginia, on April 30, 1927. He was on-site when the Federal No. 3 mine owned by New England Fuel and Transportation Company exploded and he took part in the immediate rescue effort.
Dates:
1927