Publisher's Synopsis
This is a report from the United States Senate Committee on Education and Labor regarding its investigation into the Paint Creek coal fields of West Virginia. Published in 1914 in pursuance of Senate Resolution 37, the report provides a detailed account of the conditions, disputes, and issues surrounding coal mining operations in the Paint Creek area. It offers valuable insights into early 20th-century labor practices, the socio-economic environment of mining communities, and the role of government oversight in the coal industry.
Researchers, historians, and anyone interested in West Virginia history, labor relations, and the history of the coal industry will find this report to be a crucial primary source document.
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