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Etc: Maps Etc: Coal and Iron Deposits in the United States, 1910
A map from 1910 of the contiguous United States showing the regions of iron coal deposits. The map is keyed to show deposits of iron ore, lignite coal, bituminous coal, and anthracite coal in the region.
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Etc: Maps Etc: Production of Coal in Africa, 1913
"Production of coal in Africa in 1913 and approximate outlines [in red] of coal fields.
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Etc: Maps Etc: Production of Coal in North America, 1913
"Production of coal in North America in 1913 and approximate outlines [in red] of coal fields other than lignite.
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Educational Technology Clearinghouse: Maps Etc: Coal , 1899
Coal regions of United States, coded to show amounts of coal mined in tons.
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Educational Technology Clearinghouse: Maps Etc: United States Coal Fields, 1901
A map from 1901 of the United States showing the coal fields and coal bearing districts in the United States.
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Etc: Maps Etc: The United States Coal Fields, 1897
A map from 1897 of the United States showing the region of coal deposits and coal production.
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Etc: Maps Etc: Production of Coal in the United States, 1918
"Production of coal in the United States in 1918 and outlines [in red] of coal fields.
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Etc: Maps Etc: Production of Coal in South America, 1913
"Production of coal in South America in 1913 .
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Educational Technology Clearinghouse: Maps Etc: Coal Fields, 1898
The Coal Fields in the contiguous 48 states as of 1898.
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Educational Technology Clearinghouse: Maps Etc: Coal Regions, 1899
The United States' coal-producing regions 1899.
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Etc: Maps Etc: Coal Mining Regions of the United States, 1904
Coal mining regions of the United States.
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Etc: Maps Etc: Coal Mining Regions of the United States, 1906
Coal producing regions of the United States.
US Department of Labor
Bureau of Labor Statistics: Career Guide to Industries: Mining
Bureau of Labor Statistics provides information on mining and geological engineering which includes the nature of the industry, working conditions, employment, outlook, and earnings.
Independence Hall Association
U.s. History: A Helping Hand for Labor
Theodore Roosevelt had many talents. See how he acted as arbitrator in the coal strike of 1902, and supported the demands of the United Mine Workers to improve the working conditions of the miners.
Black Past
Black Past: Buxton, Iowa
This is an interesting encyclopedia article about the multi-ethnic town of Buxton, Iowa, a coal-mining town with little racial discrimination.
PBS
Pbs Learning Media: Lehigh Valley Tempo: Canal History
The Lehigh Valley became a major part of the Industrial Revolution after coal was discovered in the area. In this short video, learn about the canal system that was built as a way to transport the coal from the local mines to New York...
Pennsylvania Historical and Museum Comission
Expore Pa History: Stories From Pa History: Labor Strikes and Mine Disasters
Read about the dangers of coal mining in Pennsylvania, the emergence of unions in an attempt to protect the miners, and some of the mining disasters that took place in the late 19th and early 20th centuries.
University of Missouri
Famous Trials: Molly Maguires Trials (1876 77)
In 1875, a writer of the time observed, there came from coal-mining district of Pennsylvania "an appalling series of tales of murder, of arson, and of every description of violent crime." Mine company superintendents and bosses "could...
A&E Television
History.com: How the 1966 Aberfan Mine Disaster Became Elizabeth Ii's Biggest Regret
The Aberfan disaster wiped out a generation of Welsh school children and devastated the nation. An avalanche of coal waste slid down a rain-saturated mountainside. It destroyed everything it touched, eventually killing 144 people, most...
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Coal Stringer in K Sediments
Describes how coal is formed using a chart and great pictures.
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