Tag Archives: deep south

Life in the mines: why we are grateful for unions

Posted on September 1, 2011 by kgmatheny | Posted in: Industrial, Interviews | Tagged , , , , | Leave a comment

Why do we celebrate Labor Day? Because of the major changes and protections (such as 8-hour work days) developed by labor unions in the United States. The early days of union organization were tough. Listen to Cleatus and Louise Burns … Continue reading →

Cotton production in the 60’s

Posted on August 19, 2011 by kgmatheny | Posted in: African-American History, Cool Collections | Tagged , , , | Leave a comment

One of the major forms of agriculture in the south, cotton production shaped the lives of many. The Marjory L. Smith Slide Collection contains 71 color slides taken by Marjorie in and around Hayneville (Lowndes County) Alabama in the early … Continue reading →