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Bloodletting in Appalachia the story of West Virginia's four major mine wars and other thrilling incidents of its coal fields / by Lee, Howard B.(Howard Burton),1879-1985.(CARDINAL)713862;

Bibliographical footnotes.

Subjects: Strikes and lockouts; West Virginia Mine Wars, W. Va., 1897-1921.;

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When miners march / by Blizzard, William C.;

Chronicling the West Virginia Mine Wars of the 1920s, this first-hand account of the coal miners' uprisings offers a new perspective on labor unrest during this time period. Complete with previously unpublished family photographs and documents, this retelling shares the experiences of Bill Blizzard, the author's father who was the leader of the Red Neck Army. The tensions between the union and the coal companies that led up to the famous Battle of Blair Mountain, the largest open and armed rebellion in United States history, are described in detail, as are its aftermath and legacy. Addressing labor issues in contemporary times, this historical narrative makes clear the human costs of extracting coal for electricity.

Subjects: United Mine Workers of America. District 17; Coal miners; Coal mines and mining; West Virginia Mine Wars, W. Va., 1897-1921.;

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The mine wars : the bloody fight for workers' rights in the West Virginia coalfields / by Watkins, Steve,1954-author.(CARDINAL)351295;

Includes bibliographical references and index."The true story of the West Virginia coal miners who ignited the largest labor uprising in American history"--Ages 10-14Grades 4-6

Subjects: Informational works.; Creative nonfiction.; West Virginia Mine Wars, W. Va., 1897-1921; Strikes and lockouts; Coal miners; Coal mines and mining;

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Storming heaven : a novel / by Giardina, Denise,1951-author.(CARDINAL)732779;

Annadel, West Virginia, was a small town rich in coal, farms, and close-knit families, all destroyed when the coal company came in. It stole everything it hadn't bothered to buy--land deeds, private homes, and ultimately, the souls of its men and women. The four narrators all bear witness to nearly forgotten events of American history, culminating in the final, tragic Battle of Blair Mountain--when the United States Army greeted 10,000 unemployed pro-union miners with airplanes, bombs, and poison gas.

Subjects: Historical fiction.; Novels.; Blair Mountain, Battle of, W. Va., 1921; Coal miners; Coal mines and mining; Insurgency; Labor disputes; Strikes and lockouts; West Virginia Mine Wars, W. Va., 1897-1921;

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The devil is here in these hills : West Virginia's coal miners and their battle for freedom / by Green, James R.,1944-2016,author.(CARDINAL)135375;

Includes bibliographical references (pages 363-428) and index.From before the dawn of the 20th century until the arrival of the New Deal, one of the most protracted and deadly labor struggles in American history was waged in West Virginia. On one side were powerful corporations whose millions bought armed guards and political influence. On the other side were 50,000 mine workers, the nation's largest labor union, and the legendary "miners' angel," Mother Jones. The fight for unionization and civil rights sparked a political crisis verging on civil war that stretched from the creeks and hollows to the courts and the US Senate. In The Devil is Here in These Hills, celebrated labor historian James Green tells the story of West Virginia and coal like never before.

Subjects: United Mine Workers of America. District 17; Coal miners; Coal miners; Coal miners; Coal mines and mining; Labor movement; West Virginia Mine Wars, W. Va., 1897-1921.;

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The mine wars [videorecording] / by Andrews, Thomas G.,1972-commentator.; Dugas, Mark,editor of moving image work.; Estepp, Doug,commentator.; Feurer, Rosemary,commentator.; Giardina, Denise,1951-commentator.(CARDINAL)732779; Green, James R.,1944-2016,commentator,consultant.(CARDINAL)135375; MacLowry, Randall,television director,television producer.(CARDINAL)270321; McCarthy, Stephen(Cinematographer),director of photography.; Murphy, Michael,1938-narrator.; Willis, P. Andrew,composer (expression); Television adaptation of (work):Green, James R.,1944-2016.Devil is here in these woods.; Film Posse (Firm),production company.; PBS Distribution (Firm),publisher.(CARDINAL)309769; Public Broadcasting Service (U.S.),broadcaster.(CARDINAL)189964; WGBH (Television station : Boston, Mass.),production company.(CARDINAL)154259;

Editor, Mark Dugas ; original music, P. Andrew Willis ; cinematography by Stephen McCarthy ; consultant, James Green.Narrator, Michael Murphy ; commentators, James Green, Doug Estepp, Rosemary Feurer, Thomas Andrews, Denise Giardina.At the beginning of the 20th century, coal was the engine of American industrial progress. Nearly three quarters of a million men across the country spent ten or twelve hours a day underground in coal mines. The Mine Wars brings to life the struggle that turned the coalfields of southern West Virginia into a blood-soaked war zone where basic constitutional rights and freedoms were violently contested.TV Parental Guidelines rating: TV-PG (parental guidance suggested; this program contains material that parents may find unsuitable for younger children).DVD; NTSC; all regions; 16:9 widescreen presentation; 5.1 surround.

Subjects: Documentary television programs.; Nonfiction television programs.; Television adaptations.; Video recordings for the hearing impaired.; Jones, Mother, 1837-1930.; United Mine Workers of America. District 17; Coal miners; Coal miners; Coal miners; Coal mines and mining; Labor movement; West Virginia Mine Wars, W. Va., 1897-1921.;

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Black coal and red bandanas / by Tyler, Raymond,Author(DLC)no2025038456; Buhle, Paul,1944-Editor(DLC)n 82082633 ; McClinton, Summer,Illustrator(DLC)no2011068311; Slifer, Shaun,1979-Writer of introductionnullauthor of introduction, etc.(DLC)no2018025069;

In the early-20th century, strikes and union battles were common in industrial centers throughout the US. But nothing compared to the class warfare of the West Virginia Mine Wars. The origins of this protracted rebellion were in the dictatorial rule of the coal companies over the proud, multi-racial, immigrant and native-born miners of Appalachia. Our illustrated history begins with Mary Harris "Mother" Jones's arrival at the turn of the century. White-haired, matronly, and fiercely socialist, Jones became known as the "miners' angel," and helped turn the fledgling United Mine Workers into the nation's most powerful labor union. "Pray for the dead and fight like hell for the living," was her famous battle cry. In 1912, miners led by stubborn Frank Keeney struck against harsh conditions in the work camps of Paint and Cabin Creeks. Coal operators responded by enlisting violent Baldwin-Felts guards. The ensuing battles and murderous events caused the governor to declare and execute martial law on a scale unprecedented in the US. On May 19, 1920, in response to evictions by coal company agents, gunshots rang through the streets of a small-town in "Bloody Mingo" county. In an event soon known as the "Matewan Massacre"; the pro-union, quick-draw chief of police Smilin' Sid Hatfield became an unexpected celebrity--but also a marked man. Events climax with the dramatic Battle of Blair Mountain that pitched the spontaneous Red Neck Army of 10,000 armed strikers against a paid army of gun thugs in the largest labor uprising in US history and the largest armed uprising since the American Civil War. This graphic interpretation of people's history features unforgettable main characters while also displaying the diverse rank and file workers who stood in solidarity during this struggle.

Subjects: Comics (Graphic works); Graphic novels; Nonfiction comics; Historical comics; Jones, Mother, 1837-1930; United Mine Workers of America. District 17; Strikes and lockouts; Coal Strike, W. Va., 1920-1921; West Virginia Mine Wars, W. Va., 1897-1921; Coal miners; Labor movement;

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