A&M 2962Matewan Massacre Records, 1914-1934 A&M 2962Staff of the West Virginia & Regional History CenterWest Virginia and Regional History Center

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This finding aid was produced using ArchivesSpace on 2026-06-18 13:14:41 -0400.EnglishDescribing Archives: A Content Standard West Virginia and Regional History Center Matewan Massacre Records A&M 2962 Archival Resource Key Previous Archival Resource Key Previous Archival Resource Key Previous Archival Resource Key /repositories/2/resources/1090 0.2 Linear Feet Summary: 1 1/2 in. (2 folders) 1914-1934 Correspondence between Harold Houston, chief attorney for UMWA District 17 and Floyd Evans of the legal firm of Evans and Sampselle concerning trials after the "Matewan Massacre." Legal affidavits pertaining to the miners' trials of 1922 in Charles Town, West Virginia and to the Red Jacket Coal and Coke Co. and Hitchman Coal and Coke Company's suits against John L. Lewis and John Mitchell of the UMWA. Proclamations of Governor E.F. Morgan concerning the 1921 Mingo County mine strikes. An affidavit dated 1934, complaining of unauthorized union dues check offs by the Lang Coal Co. of Eskdale, WV. 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 English Conditions Governing Access

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Mingo County (W. Va.) Coal - labor disputes. Coal miners' trials. Coal mining -- Strikes Labor disputes Labor organization. Labor Matewan Massacre. Trials. Unions - UMWA. United Mine Workers of America Lewis, John L. (John Llewellyn), 1880-1969 Mitchell, John.