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Mining Strike Damage photograph

 Collection
Identifier: MG 5849

Content Description

1 print of damage caused by an explosion during a mining strike at Bunker Hill and Sullivan Mine on April 29, 1898. Item in poor condition.

Dates

  • Creation: April 29, 1898

Conditions Governing Access

Collection is open for research

Biographical / Historical

The Coeur d’Alene Mining Strike of 1898 was a defining moment in northern Idaho history. Martial law was declared by the government and federal troops were deployed against the miners. Union miners attacked the hired guards and even blew up a mill with dynamite. The Industrial Works of the World Union was formed by the same leaders of the Coeur d’Alene Mining Strike.

Extent

1 folder

Language of Materials

English

Abstract

Single photograph of the damage by the Coeur d’Alene.

Immediate Source of Acquisition

Materials received from Reann Poray at the Plainfield-Guilford Township Public Library in Plainfield, IN in 2021 (MA 2021-22).

Bibliography

https://www.britannica.com/event/Coeur-dAlene-riots
Title
Guide to Mining Strike Damage photograph
Status
Completed
Author
Finding Aid prepared by Jeremiah Fielding
Date
2024
Description rules
Describing Archives: A Content Standard
Language of description
English
Script of description
Latin

Repository Details

Part of the University of Idaho Library, Special Collections and Archives Repository