Mcdowell County In West Virginia And American History

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Mcdowell County In West Virginia And American History

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Author : Jean Battlo
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 1998

Mcdowell County In West Virginia And American History written by Jean Battlo and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1998 with Cities and towns categories.

An in-depth look into the history of McDowell County, West Virginia. Approximately 550 pages with impressive historical photo display.

Mcdowell County History

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Author : Daughters of the American Revolution. West Virginia. Colonel Andrew Donnally Chapter, Welch
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 1959

Mcdowell County History written by Daughters of the American Revolution. West Virginia. Colonel Andrew Donnally Chapter, Welch and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1959 with McDowell County (W. Va.) categories.

Freedom With Chains

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Author : Marcus L. Wilkes
language : en
Publisher: Xlibris Corporation
Release Date : 2023-12-04

Freedom With Chains written by Marcus L. Wilkes and has been published by Xlibris Corporation this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2023-12-04 with History categories.

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Mcdowell County

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Author : William R. Bill Archer
language : en
Publisher: Arcadia Library Editions
Release Date : 2005-06-01

Mcdowell County written by William R. Bill Archer and has been published by Arcadia Library Editions this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2005-06-01 with History categories.

McDowell County was established by an act of the Virginia General Assembly in 1858, two years before the start of the American Civil War. In 1863, the county was one of the 55 that separated from the Old Dominion to form West Virginia, thus earning the nickname "the Free State." Long before this, though, McDowell County was known for its bountiful natural resources; a great geologist, Dr. Thomas Walker, touted these vast "coal lands" after his 1748-1750 exploration. Political leaders like Thomas Jefferson, who knew of the county's mineral wealth, steered Robert Morris, financier of the American Revolution, to obtain all of McDowell County in the land speculation boom of the mid-1790s. After Morris was sent to debtor's prison in 1799, however, his land holdings were acquired by Michael Bouvier, a cabinet maker. In the 1920s, the remains of Bouvier's holdings were purchased by Henry Ford, the automobile tycoon. Other famous personalities associated with McDowell County include J.P. Morgan and Thomas "Stonewall" Jackson.

The Heritage Of Mcdowell County West Virginia

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Author : Thomas C. Hatcher
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 1995

The Heritage Of Mcdowell County West Virginia written by Thomas C. Hatcher and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1995 with McDowell County (W. Va.) categories.

West Virginia A History

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Author : John Alexander Williams
language : en
Publisher: W. W. Norton & Company
Release Date : 1984-08-17

West Virginia A History written by John Alexander Williams and has been published by W. W. Norton & Company this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1984-08-17 with History categories.

John Alexander Williams's West Virginia: A History is widely considered one of the finest books ever written about the state. In his clear, eminently readable style, Williams organizes the tangled strands of West Virginia's past around a few dramatic events—the battle of Point Pleasant, John Brown's insurrection in Harper's Ferry, the Paint Creek labor movement, the Hawk's Nest and Buffalo Creek disasters, and more. Williams uses these pivotal events as introductions to the larger issues of statehood, Civil War, unionism, and industrialization. Along the way, Williams conveys a true feel for the lives of common West Virginians, the personalities of the state's memorable characters, and the powerful influence of the land itself on its own history.

The Encyclopedia Of Strikes In American History

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Author : Aaron Brenner
language : en
Publisher: Routledge
Release Date : 2015-01-28

The Encyclopedia Of Strikes In American History written by Aaron Brenner and has been published by Routledge this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2015-01-28 with Business & Economics categories.

Strikes have been part of American labor relations from colonial days to the present, reflecting the widespread class conflict that has run throughout the nation's history. Against employers and their goons, against the police, the National Guard, local, state, and national officials, against racist vigilantes, against their union leaders, and against each other, American workers have walked off the job for higher wages, better benefits, bargaining rights, legislation, job control, and just plain dignity. At times, their actions have motivated groundbreaking legislation, defining new rights for all citizens; at other times they have led to loss of workers' lives. This comprehensive encyclopedia is the first detailed collection of historical research on strikes in America. To provide the analytical tools for understanding strikes, the volume includes two types of essays - those focused on an industry or economic sector, and those focused on a theme. Each industry essay introduces a group of workers and their employers and places them in their economic, political, and community contexts. The essay then describes the industry's various strikes, including the main issues involved and outcomes achieved, and assesses the impact of the strikes on the industry over time. Thematic essays address questions that can only be answered by looking at a variety of strikes across industries, groups of workers, and time, such as, why the number of strikes has declined since the 1970s, or why there was a strike wave in 1946. The contributors include historians, sociologists, anthropologists, and philosophers, as well as current and past activists from unions and other social movement organizations. Photos, a Topic Finder, a bibliography, and name and subject indexes add to the works appeal.

First Families Of Mcdowell County West Virginia

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Author : Norma Pontiff Evans
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 1981

First Families Of Mcdowell County West Virginia written by Norma Pontiff Evans and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1981 with McDowell County (W. Va.) categories.

A compilation of genealogical materials on McDowell County families, put together around the first census (1860) of McDowell County.

Mcdowell County

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Author : William R. Archer
language : en
Publisher: Arcadia Publishing
Release Date : 2005

Mcdowell County written by William R. Archer and has been published by Arcadia Publishing this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2005 with History categories.

McDowell County was established by an act of the Virginia General Assembly in 1858, two years before the start of the American Civil War. In 1863, the county was one of the 55 that separated from the Old Dominion to form West Virginia, thus earning the nickname "the Free State." Long before this, though, McDowell County was known for its bountiful natural resources; a great geologist, Dr. Thomas Walker, touted these vast "coal lands" after his 1748-1750 exploration. Political leaders like Thomas Jefferson, who knew of the county's mineral wealth, steered Robert Morris, financier of the American Revolution, to obtain all of McDowell County in the land speculation boom of the mid-1790s. After Morris was sent to debtor's prison in 1799, however, his land holdings were acquired by Michael Bouvier, a cabinet maker. In the 1920s, the remains of Bouvier's holdings were purchased by Henry Ford, the automobile tycoon. Other famous personalities associated with McDowell County include J.P. Morgan and Thomas "Stonewall" Jackson.

Legendary Locals Of Mcdowell County

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Author : William R. Archer
language : en
Publisher: Arcadia Publishing
Release Date : 2013

Legendary Locals Of Mcdowell County written by William R. Archer and has been published by Arcadia Publishing this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2013 with History categories.

West Virginia's most impoverished county, McDowell County, is also its richest, with reserves of mineral wealth that continue to provide the framework for modern society from Panama and Toyko to New York and Chicago. With a history cratered by triumph and tragedy, the people of McDowell County have endured unspeakable hardships and near isolation but continue to excel in a myriad of unexpectedly surprising ways. Robert Morris, "the financier of the American Revolution," went to the poor house with the belief that McDowell's mineral wealth could fuel a new nation. Jedediah Hotchkiss, the mapmaker who charted the course for Gen. Thomas "Stonewall" Jackson's valley campaign, resurrected Morris's dream to rebuild the South into an industrial giant on local coal. Men of vision and means like Frederick Kimball and J.P. Morgan built fortunes on McDowell County's mineral wealth. The musical Womack family, baseball manager Charlie Manuel, comedic genius Steve Harvey, writers Kermit Hunter and Jeannette Walls, and thousands who served in all ranks of the military, many making the supreme sacrifice, are among those who have made their mark on McDowell County.