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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ISBN-10: 1531663001 Publication Year: 2012 ISBN-13: 9781531663001 Author: Marjane Telck, Karen Spence Mclean gtin13: 9781531663001 Dewey Decimal: 978.7/85 Illustrator: Yes Item Length: 9.6 in Item Width: 6.7 in Item Weight: 14.6 Oz Format: Hardcover Topic: United States / State & Local / General, United States / State & Local / West (Ak, CA, Co, Hi, Id, Mt, Nv, Ut, WY), Subjects & Themes / Historical Intended Audience: Trade Genre: Photography, History Publisher: Arcadia Publishing Book Title: Coal Camps of Sweetwater County brand: Arcadia Publishing Dewey Edition: 23 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. Language: English Item Height: 0.4 in

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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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