Illinois. Mining Investigation Commission.
The Mining Investigation Commission, composed of nine members appointed by Governor, was created in 1909 to investigate mining methods and conditions particularly as they affected human lives, property and coal deposits (l. 1909, p. 55). Commission was required to conduct hearings and propose revisions in state mining laws. In 1955 General Assembly reduced Commission to five members, changed its name to Mining Law Investigating Commission and proviced for its abolition in 1957 (l. 1955, p. 979).
From the description of Mining Law Investigation Commission transcripts of proceedings, March 1933-Februaru/March 1952. (Illinois State Archive). WorldCat record id: 37766792
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| creatorOf | Illinois. Mining Investigation Commission. Mining Law Investigation Commission transcripts of proceedings, March 1933-Februaru/March 1952. | Illinois State Archive |
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| associatedWith | Chicago, Wilmington and Franklin Coal Company. | corporateBody |
| associatedWith | Progressive Mine Workers of America. | corporateBody |
| associatedWith | United Mine Workers of America. | corporateBody |
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| Coal |
| Coal mine accidents |
| Coal miners |
| Coal miners |
| Coal mines and mining |
| Coal mines and mining |
| Mine safety |
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