Westmoreland Mine Disaster press conference, Element

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Alternate Title(s)
Original of people commenting on a mine disaster, Element
Identifier
000006051
Alt Identifier
cpb-aacip-138-35t76qfd;00011106
Asset Type
-NONE-
Description (On Nov. 7, 1980, five coal miners were killed in a methane gas explosion at Westmoreland Coal Company's Ferrell No. 17 mine, close to Uneeda in Boone County, WV. This recording includes comments during a press conference about the disaster. )
On Nov. 7, 1980, five coal miners were killed in a methane gas explosion at Westmoreland Coal Company's Ferrell No. 17 mine, close to Uneeda in Boone County, WV. This recording includes comments during a press conference about the disaster. 
Duration
0:16:20;No
Media Type
Sound
Physical Format
1/4 inch audio tape
Generation:
Original recording
Generation - General
Original
Container
Item
Color
-NONE-
Subjects
Mine accident, United Mine Workers of America, Westmoreland Mine Disaster
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