Sweetwater County Coal Camps by Marjane Telck and Karen Spence McLean 2012 Hardcover-image
Sweetwater County Coal Camps by Marjane Telck and Karen Spence McLean 2012 Hardcover-image

Sweetwater County Coal Camps by Marjane Telck and Karen Spence McLean 2012 Hardcover

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Topic: United States / State & Local / General, United States / State & Local / West (Ak, CA, Co, Hi, Id, Mt, Nv, Ut, WY), Subjects & Themes / Historical Publication Year: 2012 gtin13: 9781531663001 Item Weight: 14.6 Oz Author: Marjane Telck, Karen Spence Mclean Dewey Edition: 23 ISBN-13: 9781531663001 Item Length: 9.6 in Item Width: 6.7 in Illustrator: Yes Language: English Synopsis: In the early to mid-1900s, the coal camps of Reliance, Dines, Winton, and Stansbury emerged from the hillsides and desert in southwestern Wyoming due to the increased need for coal. The miners and their families who came to these coal camps were a true melting pot, bringing with them different races, religions, and customs from all over the world. They forged unique communities and worked and lived harmoniously, depending on one another for survival, entertainment, and camaraderie. Although distanced from one another, the camps were integrated by the mines and activities of the Union Pacific Coal Company, and unified by School District No. 7, which provided the educational foundation for their children. The people who lived in these camps contributed significantly to the development of southwestern Wyoming, the economy of the state, and the welfare of the United States during wartime. Genre: Photography, History Book Title: Coal Camps of Sweetwater County Item Height: 0.4 in ISBN-10: 1531663001 Intended Audience: Trade Dewey Decimal: 978.7/85 Publisher: Arcadia Publishing brand: Arcadia Publishing Format: Hardcover

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  1. This book is a fascinating dive into the rich history of Sweetwater County's coal mining past. The authors, Marjane Telck and Karen Spence McLean, bring the stories of the miners and their families to life with vivid details and rare photographs. The hardcover edition is well-made, perfect for history buffs or anyone interested in Wyoming's industrial heritage. A must-have for local history collections!

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