minewar.org documenting the 1930's Illinois Mine War
Taylorville
In A County Named Christian
Here’s a forlorn account of the funeral of mine war martyr, Emma Cumerlato, published in The Progressive Miner. Although the PMA was typically held responsible for mine war violence, this story affirms the remarkable resilience and restraint of these mourning workers: Once again in the shadows of a Peabody mine tipple, a gigantic funeral procession […]
Three Cheers for the Christian County Coal Mine Museum
Over the past several months, I’ve had the opportunity to work with Will Stone, the head of the Christian County Coal Mine Museum. Will is a retired miner who’s committed to preserving the history and lore of mining in the region. He has been very helpful in identifying folks in the Taylorville area who have […]