May (Mother) Jones was an Irish Catholic, a union organizer, a socialist, and a humanitarian. She was often inspired by her understanding of scripture, and her life was a work of faith.
Sid Hatfield, portrayed above in John Sayles movie "Matewan," was a pro-union sheriff in Matewan, West Virginia at a time when mine workers were fighting hard for their human rights and union representation. He was assassinated on August 1, 1921 by gun thugs who had the support of the coal operators and corrupt politicians.
Sid Hatfield, portrayed above in John Sayles movie "Matewan," was a pro-union sheriff in Matewan, West Virginia at a time when mine workers were fighting hard for their human rights and union representation. He was assassinated on August 1, 1921 by gun thugs who had the support of the coal operators and corrupt politicians.
Gene Autry's famous song about Mother Jones is here.
Del McCoury's recently released song about Sid Hatfield is here.
For more information on Mother Jones, please go to the Mother Jones Museum.
For more information on the Matewan Massacre and the West Virginia Mine Wars, please go to the West Virginia Mine Wars Museum.
Please support these efforts with donations or by purchasing something from them.
For more information on the Matewan Massacre and the West Virginia Mine Wars, please go to the West Virginia Mine Wars Museum.
Please support these efforts with donations or by purchasing something from them.
Cecil Roberts, President of the United Mine Workers of America, talking about the Matewqan massacre in 2020.
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