National Guardsman & machine gun being fired on miners [graphic] [1914]

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National Guardsman & machine gun being fired on miners [graphic] [1914]

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A member of the Colorado National Guard sits in a log reinforced bunker and fires his tripod mounted machine gun against UMW strikers near Ludlow (Las Animas County), Colorado. The gun uses an ammunition belt; a box for ammunition, blankets and a package of pipe tobacco are near the gun. The soldier wears a broad brimmed hat. The members of the UMW were on strike against CF & I.

1 photographic print ; 13 x 17 cm. (5 x 7 in.)

Denver Public Library, Central Library

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SNAC Resource ID: 6810583

Denver Public Library, Central Library

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Colorado Fuel and Iron Company

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Pueblo, Colo.-based steel company. Founded 1872. From the description of Report on sound values of fixed assets and other corporate features of the Colorado Fuel and Iron Company, March 31, 1934. (Denver Public Library). WorldCat record id: 13239337 ...

United mine workers of America

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Colorado. National Guard

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"Routt Rifles" was one of the units that made up the Colorado State Militia during the late 19th century. The unit was also known as Company E, First Regiment of the Colorado National Guard. In 1883, the company met for drill on Thursday evening of each week at the State Armory located between 1448 to 1454 Champa street at the corner of Fifteenth Street, Denver, Colo. From the description of Routt Rifles Muster Roll, 1881 Nov. 10. (Denver Public Library). WorldCat record id: 19969845...