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Domenic Bertot Oral History

Bertot, Domenic

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Description

Title
Domenic Bertot Oral History
Author(s)
Bertot, Domenic
Contributor(s)
  • Cherniavsky, Nick (interviewer)
  • Lee, Constance (transcriber)
  • Schnell, Christopher (transcriber)
Issue Date
1978
Keyword(s)
  • Bertot, Domenic (1888-1982)
  • Coal mining
  • Coal mines
  • Illinois
  • Oral History
Abstract
Bertot recalls his experiences as a coal miner in Coal City, Hillsboro and Auburn, Illinois. He recalls the daily activities of coal mining, company stores, wages, mules, types of coal, unions, accidents, safety precautions, and the modernization of coal mines. Interview by Nick Cherniavsky, 1978. 2 tapes, 180 mins.
Language
eng
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