Labor History in NEPA: A CourseMain MenuIntroductionAnthracite Coal MinersThis module will examine the lives and legacies of anthracite coal miners in northeastern Pennsylvania.Textile WorkersThis module will examine the lives and legacies of workers, mostly women, who worked in silk mills, textile and garment manufacturing.TeachersThis module will explore the lives and legacies of teachers in northeastern Pennsylvania.Lori Shemanski33e02d2f7ef884e219611f0eafd74ac3408b6e8e
In the 1970s, as part of an oral history project, miners from northeastern Pennsylvania were interviewed about their work experiences. Some were included in the book Anthracite People: Families, Unions and Work, 1900-1940, by John Bodnar which is on reserve at the library and available in the bookstore. ►Choose 2-3 of the individuals profiled and read their stories. What are struck you about the narratives?
►Visit the page on Breaker Boys and do the activity.
►On your blog, write a diary entry from the point of view of a coal miner, or a member of his family (wife, son, daughter, parent).
