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Elizabeth Ann Smarr

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This interview is one of a series conducted concerning West Virginia coal mining. Born in Amhurst County, Virginia, Mr. Henson worked as a coal miner in the Beckley, West Virginia area since 1941. In 1975, he was residing in Beckley, West Virginia. This interview deals exclusively with Mr. Henson's recollections of working in the early coal mines. Subjects include: wages, equipment, safety, drilling, roofing, and ventilation.

Publication Date

1975

Identifier

OH64-179

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Text

Library of Congress Subjects

Henson, Wilber A., 1915- -- Autobiography.
Coal mines and mining -- West Virginia -- Oral histories.
Coal miners -- West Virginia -- Oral histories.
Beckley (W. Va.) -- History.
Helvetia (W. Va.) -- History.

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Interview is included in the Marshall University Oral History Collection. The index number is OH64-179.

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Oral History Interview: Wilber A. Henson

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