Title
The Battle of Virden, the Town in the Distance
Subject
Illinois--Virden
United Mine Workers of America
Missouri--Saint Louis
Coal mines and mining
Strikes and lockouts
Strikebreakers
Description
A drawing that depicts the battle between striking Virden mine workers and replacement workers who were brought in from St. Louis. On verso: "The Virden Rot; Oct. 12, 1898; When the mine operators refused to recognize the United Mine Workers of American, being formed at that time, the men walked off the job. Through an employment agency in St. Louis, the mine owners got several hundred men to come to Virden to work in the mine. They were brought to the mine in freight cars from St. Louis. Union miners from all towns in this vicinity, hearing of this, went to Virden with Springfield rifles to await their arrival. A battle took place at the mine in which many were killed and wounded. Four men from Mt. Olive gave their lives. Jake Simberger and George Bahn Sr. were among those from Staunton who fought in this battle."
Publisher
Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum
Date
n.d.
Format
jpg
Language
en
Identifier
400337
Subject Vertical File Oversized
Original Format
sketch
b&w
1
Physical Dimensions
41 x 51 cm