Isabella Coal Mines Blueprints Pa. Diary of Miner J.Lewis Willetts Archive

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Historical Archive of an Appalachian Coal Mining Executive of James Lewis Willetts who was an engineer and surveyor for a number of mines in Pennsylvania and West Virginia during the 1920’s through about 1950. The archive includes the following: Bound Volume of detailed blueprints for all the mine shafts and tunnels for the Isabella Mines in Pennsylvania. Large hard cover volume for the Traverse Tables by R.L.Gruden published in 1922 being the 12th edition. Inspection Report for Charleston W.V. Mines, Coal Miners Safety Manual, Manual of First-Aid Instruction for Miners, Mine Foremanship by J.J.Rutledge,Annual Report of Safety Department for the Weirton Mines,Annual Examination of Mine Foremen and Fire Bosses for the Bituminous Coal Regions of Pennsylvania. Unique 9 x 12 inch Mine Shaft broadside styled safety sign for Rules for Mantrips at the Isabella Mine,Weirton Coal Company, Advertising brochure for New Dust Protection Mask, Various Safety, Rules and Instructions fold-out place cards in multiple color themes that are printed on heavy cardboard designed to be displayed on walls, bulletin boards and so forth. The most interesting item in this archive is the personal diary of J.Lewis Willets from the year 1948 as Head Foreman at the Isabella Mines. His struggles with workers, union thugs and avoiding disaster are noted throughout the diary. He also keeps a record of personal and business travels and notes on April 20th he went to Forbes Field in Pittsburgh to watch Opening Day as the Pirates beat the Cubs 3-2. Though the emphasis of the diary is the violent nature of the job itself, He notes on a number of occasions how men are fighting ,receiving threats from miners and Union bosses and handling chronic employee resignations. The archive in general offers a rare glimpse into the volatile world of coal mining during the depression and post World War 2.
Isabella Coal Mines Blueprints Pa. Diary of Miner J.Lewis Willetts Archive
Historical Archive of an Appalachian Coal Mining Executive of James Lewis Willetts who was an engineer and surveyor for a number of mines in Pennsylvania and West Virginia during the 1920’s through about 1950.
The archive includes the following: Bound Volume of detailed blueprints for all the mine shafts and tunnels for the Isabella Mines in Pennsylvania. Large hard cover volume for the Traverse Tables by R.L.Gruden published in 1922 being the 12th edition. Inspection Report for Charleston W.V. Mines, Coal Miners Safety Manual, Manual of First-Aid Instruction for Miners, Mine Foremanship by J.J.Rutledge, Annual Report of Safety Department for the Weirton Mines, Annual Examination of Mine Foremen and Fire Bosses for the Bituminous Coal Regions of Pennsylvania. Unique 9 x 12 inch Mine Shaft broadside styled safety sign for Rules for Mantrips at the Isabella Mine, Weirton Coal Company, Advertising brochure for New Dust Protection Mask, Various Safety, Rules and Instructions fold-out place cards in multiple color themes that are printed on heavy cardboard designed to be displayed on walls, bulletin boards and so forth.
The most interesting item in this archive is the personal diary of J.Lewis Willets from the year 1948 as Head Foreman at the Isabella Mines. His struggles with workers, union thugs and avoiding disaster are noted throughout the diary.
Fascinating archive in every respect.
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