Interviewer
Thomas R. Tull
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Description
This interview is one of a series conducted concerning West Virginia coal mining. Taking a political theme, Mr. Payne discusses the role of Van A. Bitner in the United Mine Workers and West Virginia state politics. Such notables in West Virginia and UMW politics as Harley M. Kilgore, Homer Holt, Rush D. Holt, Clarence Meadows, John Easten, Homer Hanna, Joe Kenna, Ben Moore, Ned Smith, Fred Mooney, and Percy Tetlowe are mentioned.
Publication Date
1978
Identifier
OH64-172
Type
Text
Comments
Interview is included in the Marshall University Oral History Collection. The index number is OH64-172.
Rights
Educational use only, no other permissions given. Copyright to this resource is held by the content creator, author, artist or other entity, and is provided here for educational purposes only. It may not be reproduced or distributed in any format without written permission of the copyright owner.
Recommended Citation
Marshall University Special Collections, OH64-172, Huntington, WV.
Library of Congress Subjects
Payne, Charles -- Autobiography.
Coal mines and mining -- West Virginia -- Oral histories.
Coal miners -- West Virginia -- Oral histories.
Politics -- West Virginia -- Oral histories.
Education -- Huntington (W. Va.) -- Oral histories.