Suzanne Rhodenbaugh, Compiler, Records regarding United Mine Workers of America Health and Retirement Funds, 1949/2003, bulk 1974/1979

Access and use

Location of collection:
West Virginia and Regional History Center
West Virginia & Regional History Center
West Virginia University
P.O. Box 6069
1549 University Avenue
Morgantown, WV 26506
Contact for questions and access:
POC: Lori Hostuttler
Phone: (304) 293-3536
Restrictions:

No special access restriction applies.

Terms of access:

Permission to publish or reproduce is required from the copyright holder. For more information, please see the Permissions and Copyright page on the West Virginia and Regional History Center website.

Preferred citation:

[Description and date of item], [Box/folder number], Suzanne Rhodenbaugh, Compiler, Records Regarding United Mine Workers of America Health and Retirement Funds, A&M 3801, West Virginia and Regional History Center, West Virginia University Libraries, Morgantown, West Virginia.

Summary

Extent:
0.83 Linear Feet 2 document cases, 5 in. each
Creator:
Rhodenbaugh, Suzanne Jaworski
Abstract:
Collection of files compiled by Suzanne Jaworski Rhodenbaugh regarding the Health and Retirement Funds of the United Mine Workers of America (UMWA Funds) and other managed health care programs. Rhodenbaugh worked for UMWA Funds. Includes reports, correspondence, clippings, strike records, histories, studies, and related material regarding health clinics in the coalfields. Includes two historical narratives by Georges S. Goldstein, including: 1. "A History of Medical Care Delivery in the Coal Industry Since 1946"; and 2. "The Rise and Decline of the UMWA Health and Retirement Funds Program, 1946-1995". See scope and content note for details.
Language:
English .
Preferred citation:

[Description and date of item], [Box/folder number], Suzanne Rhodenbaugh, Compiler, Records Regarding United Mine Workers of America Health and Retirement Funds, A&M 3801, West Virginia and Regional History Center, West Virginia University Libraries, Morgantown, West Virginia.

Background

Scope and content:

Collection of files compiled by Suzanne Jaworski Rhodenbaugh regarding the Health and Retirement Funds of the United Mine Workers of America (UMWA Funds). Rhodenbaugh worked for UMWA Funds. The collection was arranged into 13 numbered folders by the donor.

Addendum of 2025 May 05 includes correspondence regarding United Mine Workers of America history and research, a poster from a lecture event on black lung organized by Rhodenbaugh and Mike Ross, Jr., a caricature of John Shaffer (President of the United Mine Workers of America Local Union 860, District 2), and more.

Acquisition information:
Gift from Rhodenbaugh, Suzanne Jaworski, 2011 October 31 and 2025 May 07
Physical location:
West Virginia and Regional History Center / West Virginia University / 1549 University Avenue / P.O. Box 6069 / Morgantown, WV 26506-6069 / Phone: 304-293-3536 / URL: West Virginia & Regional History Center
Rules or conventions:
Describing Archives: A Content Standard