minewar.org documenting the 1930's Illinois Mine War
John L. Lewis
Hand Crafted From Coal
John L. Lewis, President of the United Mine Workers of America from 1920 – 1960 is still revered among many retired coal miners. This Lewis bust was sculpted from a lump of coal by Mid-West Crafts in Pikeville, KY. It was provided courtesy of the Christian County Coal Mine Museum.