Voices of the Knox Mine disaster : stories, remembrances, and reflections of the anthracite coal industry's last major catastrophe, January 22, 1959 / Robert P. Wolensky, Nicole H. Wolensky, Kenneth C. Wolensky

Author: Wolensky, Robert P.
Published: [Harrisburg, Pa.] : Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, Pennsylvania Historical and Museum Commission, 2005.
Physical Description: xi, 268 pages : illustrations, maps ; 23 cm
Additional Creators: Wolensky, Kenneth C. and Wolensky, Nicole H.

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Contents

Acknowledgments -- Introduction -- Ch. 1. The Knox Mine Disaster January 22, 1959 -- Ch. 2. Retreats and rescues -- Ch. 3. Delayed escapes and missing men -- Ch. 4. Spouses and siblings -- Ch. 5. The children -- Ch. 6. Remembering the Knox Mine Disaster: poets, composers, and writers -- Ch. 7. Memorializing and reflecting on the Knox Mine Disaster and anthracite history -- Glossary -- Index.

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PY H673.2 V889k

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ISBN

0892711140

Bibliography Note

Includes bibliographical references and index.

Source of Acquisition

HCLA copy: Purchased with funds from the Paterno Libraries Endowment; 20045.
UP-PAT copy: Purchased with funds from the Beaver Memorial Fund ; 20045.

Endowment Note

The Beaver Memorial Fund
Paterno Libraries Endowment

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