Authors

Luigi DiTrapano

Interviewer

John Morgan

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Description

this interview is one of series conducted concerning the Oral History of Appalachia. Luigi DiTrapano was born in Italy but moved to the United States in 1905. In this interview, he discusses his family, wine making, immigrating to the U.S., his employment with the railroad and the coal mines. learning to speak English, his decision not to join labor unions, mine wars with the coal companies, his business experiences in a general merchandise store, and his experiences in the army.

Publication Date

1981

Identifier

OH64-210

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Text

Library of Congress Subjects

DiTrapano, Lugi, 1889- -- Autobiography.
Coal mines and mining -- West Virginia -- Oral histories.
Coal mines -- West Virginia -- Oral histories.
Labor unions -- West Virginia -- Oral histories.
Ramsteam, Carl.

Comments

Interview is included in the Marshall University Oral History Collection. The index number is OH64-210.

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Oral History Interview: Luigi DiTrapano

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