Western Federation of Miners records.

The Western Federation of Miners (WFM) was a radical labor union formed in 1893 to defend miners from misuses of technology, promote safer working conditions, and improve pay. This collection of materials consists of correspondence, flyers, petitions, and ephemera about the Western Federation of Mi...

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Corporate Author: Western Federation of Miners
Language:English
Published: [1902-1915]
Subjects:
Western Federation of Miners > History.
Copper miners > Labor unions > Michigan > History.
Copper Miners' Strike, Mich., 1913-1914.
Strikes and lockouts > Copper mining > Michigan > History.
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Physical Description:1 box (1 folder) ; 27 x 14 x 32 cm
Format: Manuscript
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The Western Federation of Miners (WFM) was a radical labor union formed in 1893 to defend miners from misuses of technology, promote safer working conditions, and improve pay. This collection of materials consists of correspondence, flyers, petitions, and ephemera about the Western Federation of Miners and affiliated local unions. Included is correspondence from WFM Secretary-Treasurer William D. Haywood, detailed letters concerning the Northern Michigan copper miners strike of 1913-1914, pamphlets requesting financial assistance to aid strikers around the country, leaflets listing delinquent and unfair workers, and flyers promoting the eight-hour work day.
Call Number:MSS 278