Pennsylvania’s Coal and Iron Police

Author: Spencer J. Sadler

Description: This private police force ruled small patch towns and industrial cities for their coal and iron company bosses from 1865 to 1931. Paid to protect company property, their duties varied, but unfortunately often resulted in strikebreaking, intimidation, and violence.

Size: 6 1/2 x 9 Paperback – 127 pages

Published: 2009