First class in 1938, Logan County, Omar, W. Va. Employees of W. Va. Coal and Coke Co., Sydnor supt. Before becoming certified, miners must pass state examination. Shown here is a group taking the examination at the state capitol, which may certify them as Mine Foremen. U.G. Carter, instructor on the left in the back. Marvin Kesler, state mine examiner on right in back.
Progressive Mine Workers of America Anthracite Organizers, District 9, Shamokin, Pa.
Date:
1938
Description:
Group portrait of anthracite organizers of the P.M.W.A. 'Org- Dist - 9 - Pa. - Shamokin, Pa.' From left to right, Fisher, O'Gara, Director Donohue, Koble.