Tag: anthracite

Anthracite Miners and their Hallowed Ground

$32.90

Author: Sue Hand A photographic catalog of the art collection/exhibit created by Sue Hand to detail the lives and working conditions of the anthracite miners of Northeastern Pennsylvania. Signed by the artist. Size: 9 x 10-1/4 Paperback 80 pages Published: 2008

Photo Prints – Coal Breaker

$2.82

Late 1800s historical photograph reproduction from Wilkes-Barre Illustrated, 1891. Black and white image with descriptive text, matte finish heavy paper; sheet is 9.5″ x 12.5″, image alone is 7″ x 9″. This coal breaker is the Buttonwood Breaker that stood in Hanover Township, part of the Parrish Coal Company.

Stories from the Mines – DVD

$18.87

Written & Directed by Greg Matkosky Narrated by Jason Miller Description: A compelling dramatized documentary that recounts the epic human rights conflict between immigrant anthracite coal miners, turn-of-the century industrialists, and the United States Government. The film blends powerful dramatic re-enactments with remarkable never before seen archival motion picture footage and photographs to reveal how America’s ascendency as the world’s pre-eminent superpower was fueled by the extraordinary social and industrial impact of anthracite coal mining in northeastern Pennsylvania. DVD Running Time: 56:40 minutes Copyright 2004 United Studios of America, Inc.

The Face of Decline: The PA Anthracite Region in the Twentieth Century

$23.59

Author: Thomas Dublin and Walter Light Description: A history of the anthracite industry in Pennsylvania and how the death of the industry was dealt with on government, business and personal levels. Size: 7 x 10 Paperback – 277 Pages Published: 2005

WHGS Pamphlet – Giant Power

$4.72

An Address by F.H. Newell before the Wyoming Historical and Geological Society, September 29, 1925. Presentation about the growing use of mechanical and electrical power.