Big Sandy River and Tug and Levisa Forks, KY., W. VA., for Flood Control on Tug Fork at Williamson, W. VA., Letter from the Secretary of the Army Transmitting a Letter from the Chief of Engineers, Department of the Army, Dated June 10, 1958, Submitting a Report, Together with Accompanying Papers and a Illustration, on an Interim Report on Big Sandy River and Tug and Levisa Forks, KY., W. VA., for Flood Control on Tug Fork at Williamson, W. VA, Requested by a Resolution of the Committee on Public Works, United States Senate, Adopted April 21, 1954, June 14, 1958.--Referred to the Committee on Public Works and Ordered to be Printed with an Illustration

Big Sandy River and Tug and Levisa Forks, KY., W. VA., for Flood Control on Tug Fork at Williamson, W. VA., Letter from the Secretary of the Army Transmitting a Letter from the Chief of Engineers, Department of the Army, Dated June 10, 1958, Submitting a Report, Together with Accompanying Papers and a Illustration, on an Interim Report on Big Sandy River and Tug and Levisa Forks, KY., W. VA., for Flood Control on Tug Fork at Williamson, W. VA, Requested by a Resolution of the Committee on Public Works, United States Senate, Adopted April 21, 1954, June 14, 1958.--Referred to the Committee on Public Works and Ordered to be Printed with an Illustration
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Release: 1958
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Matewan Before the Massacre

Matewan Before the Massacre
Author: Rebecca J. Bailey
Publisher:
Total Pages: 308
Release: 2008
Genre: History
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On May 19, 1920, gunshots rang through the streets of Matewan, West Virginia, in an event soon known as the "Matewan Massacre." Most historians of West Virginia and Appalachia see this event as the beginning of a long series of tribulations known as the second Mine Wars. But was it instead the culmination of an even longer series of proceedings that unfolded in Mingo County, dating back at least to the Civil War? Matewan Before the Massacre provides the first comprehensive history of the area, beginning in the late eighteenth century continuing up to the Massacre. It covers the relevant economic history, including the development of the coal mine industry and the struggles over land ownership; labor history, including early efforts of unionization; transportation history, including the role of the N&W Railroad; political history, including the role of political factions in the county's two major communities--Matewan and Williamson; and the impact of the state's governors and legislatures on Mingo County.

Listen Here

Listen Here
Author: Sandra L. Ballard
Publisher: University Press of Kentucky
Total Pages: 1048
Release: 2013-07-24
Genre: Social Science
ISBN: 0813143586
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“A comprehensive and unsurpassed anthology of women writers from Appalachia . . . Exceptional in diversity and scope.” —Southern Historian Listen Here: Women Writing in Appalachia is a landmark anthology that brings together the work of 105 Appalachian women writers, including Dorothy Allison, Harriette Simpson Arnow, Annie Dillard, Nikki Giovanni, Denise Giardina, Barbara Kingsolver, Jayne Anne Phillips, Janice Holt Giles, George Ella Lyon, Sharyn McCrumb, and Lee Smith. Editors Sandra L. Ballard and Patricia L. Hudson offer a diverse sampling of time periods and genres, established authors and emerging voices. From regional favorites to national bestsellers, this unprecedented gathering of Appalachian voices displays the remarkable talent of the region’s women writers who’ve made their mark at home and across the globe. “A giant step forward in Appalachian studies for both students and scholars of the region and the general reader . . . Nothing less than a groundbreaking and landmark addition to the national treasury of American literature.” —Bloomsbury Review “A remarkable accomplishment, bringing together the work of 105 female Appalachian writers saying what they want to, and saying it in impressive bodies of literature.” —Lexington Herald-Leader “One of the keenest pleasures in Listen Here lies in its diversity of voices and genres.” —Material Culture “Besides introducing readers to many new voices, the anthology provides a strong counterpart to the stereotype of hillbillies that have cursed the region.” —Atlanta Journal-Constitution “Full of welcome surprises to those new to this regional literature: specifically, it includes particularly strong selections from children’s fiction and a substantial number of African American writers.” —Choice