Course detail: King Coal in Kansas
We'll explore the development of sub-surface coal mining in Crawford and Cherokee counties, making them the center of "King" Coal and resulting in milestones such as Pittsburg reaching 50,000 residents and UMWA membership exceeding 16,000, making it the world's zinc smelting capital. We'll also examine the emergence of area tycoons such as Mackie, Clemmons, and Spencer.
Instructor Bio: Ken Crockett was born into a second-generation family of coal miners. He was educated at Central Missouri State University (bachelor's degree) and Washburn University of Law (Juris Doctor). He is the author of two books related to Kansas mining (Missouri Coal Miner's Strike and Kenneth and Helen Spencer, Champions of Culture & Commerce in The Sunflower State).
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