John Mitchell papers, 1885-1919 (inclusive), [microform].

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John Mitchell papers, 1885-1919 (inclusive), [microform].

The papers of John Mitchell contain correspondence, 1885-1919, reports and proceedings, printed material and photographs primarily in connection with Mitchell's activities as a labor leader and president of the United Mine Workers and vice-president of the American Federation of Labor.

55 reels (reels 1-55)

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SNAC Resource ID: 6756872

Yale University Library

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Turcheneske, John A.,

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United mine workers of America

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Mitchell, John, 1870-1919

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John Mitchell was born in Braidwood, Ill., on February 4, 1870. Between the ages of twelve and twenty he worked in the coal mines of Illinois, Colorado, and other states. Mitchell joined the United Mine Workers of America upon its founding in 1890, became an Illinois sub-district official in 1894, and was elected national vice-president in 1898. He assumed the presidency the following year. Mitchell's greatest success was the organizing of the Pennsylvania anthracite fie...

American Federation of Labor

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Labor organization. From the description of American Federation of Labor records, 1883-1925. (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 70980267 ...