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Kentucky Route 840 Bridge, Spanning Cumberland River, Loyall, Harlan County, KY

Kentucky Route 840 Bridge, Spanning Cumberland River, Loyall, Harlan C...

Significance: The Kentucky Route 840 Bridge is the longest of six Baltimore Petit trusses built in Kentucky, and the best example of the three bridges built by the Vincennes Bridge Company in Harlan County in 1... More

Richer by $102,728 since 1934 when he became Sheriff of Harlan County, Ky. Washington, D.C., April 26. It took a little quick thinking today on the part of Sheriff Theodore R. Middleton, of Harlan County, as he was questioned by the Senate Civil Liberties Committee in regard to the weath he acquired since becoming sheriff in 1934. He admitted his wealth had increased $102,728 since taking over the job of sheriff three years ago. His new holdings included stock in coal mines, an $18,000 farm, a $25,000 business building, and coal lands. during this time he reaceived less than $5,000 per year salary, 4261937

Richer by $102,728 since 1934 when he became Sheriff of Harlan County,...

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Pine Mountain settlement school near Harlan, Kentucky

Pine Mountain settlement school near Harlan, Kentucky

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Pine Mountain settlement school near Harlan, Kentucky

Pine Mountain settlement school near Harlan, Kentucky

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Union Representative displays bullet wound received from Harlan County sheriffs. Washington, D.C., April 27. A.T. Pace, Representative of the United Mine Workers, inspects the bullet wound in the back of Thomas Ferguson, Coal Miner Representative, who testified before the Senate Civil Liberties Committee the he was shot by Harlan County, Ky., deputy sheriffs last January. Ferguson displayed a bloody shirt to the Committee to prove his contention, 4/27/1937

Union Representative displays bullet wound received from Harlan County...

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Harlan witness tells of bribe to hide-out. Washington, D.C., April 28. Hugh Taylor, former Harlan County, Ky. Deputy Sheriff, told the La Follette Civil Liberties Committee today that High Sheriff T.R. Middleton offered him $2,000 to hide out during the present investigation. With both hands crippled by bullet wounds, Taylor declared he spent two weeks in emergency hospital here in March after being forced to flee Harlan hospital. He was shot, he said, by two other deputies, probably because he refused to join in the Musick murder, 4281937

Harlan witness tells of bribe to hide-out. Washington, D.C., April 28....

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UMW worker before Civil Liberties. Washington, D.C., April 21. James Westmoreland from Harlan County, Ky., appeared before the Civil Liberties Committee at the Capitol and told how the Harlan County Coal Company had discharged men, approximately 75 men, for union activity. Westmoreland also said company police guarded his home and at one time ran his sister-in-law out of my home by warning her that she had better leave the house, 4/21/1937

UMW worker before Civil Liberties. Washington, D.C., April 21. James W...

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Kentucky Route 840 Bridge, Spanning Cumberland River, Loyall, Harlan County, KY

Kentucky Route 840 Bridge, Spanning Cumberland River, Loyall, Harlan C...

Significance: The Kentucky Route 840 Bridge is the longest of six Baltimore Petit trusses built in Kentucky, and the best example of the three bridges built by the Vincennes Bridge Company in Harlan County in 1... More

Kentucky Route 840 Bridge, Spanning Cumberland River, Loyall, Harlan County, KY

Kentucky Route 840 Bridge, Spanning Cumberland River, Loyall, Harlan C...

Significance: The Kentucky Route 840 Bridge is the longest of six Baltimore Petit trusses built in Kentucky, and the best example of the three bridges built by the Vincennes Bridge Company in Harlan County in 1... More

Admits "kicking back" part of salary. Washington, D.C., April 22. He "turned back" $75 of his $200 per month salary, Henry M. Lewis former Deputy Sheriff in Harlan County, Ky., told the Senate Civil Liberties Committee as it resumed its investigation of alleged terrorism in connection with Harlan County Coal Operators' efforts to resist union organization drives. The money was returned to Sheriff Theodore R. Middleton each month in 1935 and 1936. Lewis added that many of the men listed as drawing salaries from the Sheriff's office were not regarded as regular employees, and several of them worked for coal companies, 4/22/1937

Admits "kicking back" part of salary. Washington, D.C., April 22. He "...

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Pine Mountain settlement school near Harlan, Kentucky

Pine Mountain settlement school near Harlan, Kentucky

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Confer with President Roosevelt. Washington, D.C., May 17. Secretary of Labor Frances Perkins and Dr. John R. Steelman, Chief of the mediation service, leaving the White House today after a conference with President Roosevelt. Secretary Perkins insisted that the Harlan, Kentucky, situation was not discussed at the meeting. She did announce at the same time, however, that John L. Connor of the Department of Labor Conciliation Service, had been ordered to Harlan County in an effort to assist settlement of the struggle between the United Mine Workers and Harlan operators

Confer with President Roosevelt. Washington, D.C., May 17. Secretary o...

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Kentucky Route 840 Bridge, Spanning Cumberland River, Loyall, Harlan County, KY

Kentucky Route 840 Bridge, Spanning Cumberland River, Loyall, Harlan C...

Significance: The Kentucky Route 840 Bridge is the longest of six Baltimore Petit trusses built in Kentucky, and the best example of the three bridges built by the Vincennes Bridge Company in Harlan County in 1... More

Before Senate Civil Liberties Committee. Washington, D.C., April 15. Testifying before the Senate Civil Liberties Committee today, George S. Ward, Secretary of the Harlan County, Ky., Coal Operators Association, said his organiziation had doubled its assessment on member coal companies three times in the past four years during periods of union mine organization drives. The annual income for the organization from company members is between $60,000 and $70,000 and is derived from an ordinary assessment of 1/2 cent per ton levied on coal produced, 4/15/1937

Before Senate Civil Liberties Committee. Washington, D.C., April 15. T...

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Kentucky Bomber & U.S. Marshall. Washington, D.C., April 14. Richard C. Tackett, (right) who is appearing before the Senate Civil Liberties Committee testifying that he is one of the three that bombed a union organizer in Harlan County, Ky., is shown in the custody of U.S. Deputy Marshall Robert H. Bonham of Washington, D.C. (left). Tackett is in custody of the Marshall during the hearing and is now residing in the district jail, 4/15/1937

Kentucky Bomber & U.S. Marshall. Washington, D.C., April 14. Richard C...

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Evidence displayed to Senate Committee. Washington, D.C., April 27. A bloody bullet-torn undershirt was displayed to the Senate Civil Liberties Committee today by Thomas Ferguson, coal miner union Representative, to suport his story of having been shot last January by Harland County deputy sheriffs. He admitted that he could not identify the group of deputies who fired the shots, one of which was soft-nosed bullet that entered his shoulder and came out in the back. The Committee is investigating labor practices in "Bloody" Harlan County, Ky., coal regions, 4/27/1937

Evidence displayed to Senate Committee. Washington, D.C., April 27. A ...

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Pine Mountain settlement school near Harlan, Kentucky

Pine Mountain settlement school near Harlan, Kentucky

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UMW worker before Civil Liberties. Washington, D.C., April 21. James Westmoreland from Harlan County, Ky., appeared before the Civil Liberties Committee at the Capitol and told how the Harlan County Coal Company had discharged men, approximately 75 men, for union activity. Westmoreland also said company police guarded his home and at one time ran his sister-in-law out of my home by warning her that she had better leave the house, 4211937

UMW worker before Civil Liberties. Washington, D.C., April 21. James W...

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Grand jury "killed" union-sponsored program in Harlan County, Ky. Washington, D.C., April 27. Appearing before the Senate Civil Liberties Committee today, former Rep. John Young Brown related how a union-sponsored radio program, designed to give publicity to the conditions in "Bloody Harlan" County, was destroyed because the Harlan grand jury threaten to summon all participants in the program. Brown added, "the man scheduled to make the next speech on the program, which was sponsored by the United Mine Workers, suddenly developed business in Chicago, another lost his way while coming to the studio, and another didn't get there on time," 4/27/1937

Grand jury "killed" union-sponsored program in Harlan County, Ky. Wash...

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Poor memory. Washington, D.C., April 30. Testifying before the Senate Civil Liberties Committee today, George S. Ward, Secretary of the Harlan County (Ky.) Coal Operators Association, said he had been "very careful" not to know what his "chief deputy" did with the association's expense money. The "chief deputy," Ben Unthank, has been missing since the Committee investigators, armed with subpoenas, began searching for him two months ago. The Committee is investigating labor-conditions in "bloody" Harlan County, 4/30/1937

Poor memory. Washington, D.C., April 30. Testifying before the Senate ...

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Kentucky Route 840 Bridge, Spanning Cumberland River, Loyall, Harlan County, KY

Kentucky Route 840 Bridge, Spanning Cumberland River, Loyall, Harlan C...

Significance: The Kentucky Route 840 Bridge is the longest of six Baltimore Petit trusses built in Kentucky, and the best example of the three bridges built by the Vincennes Bridge Company in Harlan County in 1... More

Richer by $102,728 since 1934 when he became Sheriff of Harlan County, Ky. Washington, D.C., April 26. It took a little quick thinking today on the part of Sheriff Theodore R. Middleton, of Harlan County, as he was questioned by the Senate Civil Liberties Committee in regard to the weath he acquired since becoming sheriff in 1934. He admitted his wealth had increased $102,728 since taking over the job of sheriff three years ago. His new holdings included stock in coal mines, an $18,000 farm, a $25,000 business building, and coal lands. during this time he reaceived less than $5,000 per year salary, 4/26/1937

Richer by $102,728 since 1934 when he became Sheriff of Harlan County,...

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Pine Mountain settlement school near Harlan, Kentucky

Pine Mountain settlement school near Harlan, Kentucky

Title and other information from caption card. Transfer; United States. Office of War Information. Overseas Picture Division. Washington Division; 1944. More information about the FSA/OWI Collection is availabl... More

Kentucky Route 840 Bridge, Spanning Cumberland River, Loyall, Harlan County, KY

Kentucky Route 840 Bridge, Spanning Cumberland River, Loyall, Harlan C...

Significance: The Kentucky Route 840 Bridge is the longest of six Baltimore Petit trusses built in Kentucky, and the best example of the three bridges built by the Vincennes Bridge Company in Harlan County in 1... More

Poor memory. Washington, D.C., April 30. Testifying before the Senate Civil Liberties Committee today, George S. Ward, Secretary of the Harlan County (Ky.) Coal Operators Association, said he had been "very careful" not to know what his "chief deputy" did with the association's expense money. The "chief deputy," Ben Unthank, has been missing since the Committee investigators, armed with subpoenas, began searching for him two months ago. The Committee is investigating labor-conditions in "bloody" Harlan County, 4301937

Poor memory. Washington, D.C., April 30. Testifying before the Senate ...

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Meeting and picnic lunch at Pine Mountain settlement school near Harlan, Kentucky

Meeting and picnic lunch at Pine Mountain settlement school near Harla...

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Kentucky Route 840 Bridge, Spanning Cumberland River, Loyall, Harlan County, KY

Kentucky Route 840 Bridge, Spanning Cumberland River, Loyall, Harlan C...

Significance: The Kentucky Route 840 Bridge is the longest of six Baltimore Petit trusses built in Kentucky, and the best example of the three bridges built by the Vincennes Bridge Company in Harlan County in 1... More

Kentucky Route 840 Bridge, Spanning Cumberland River, Loyall, Harlan County, KY

Kentucky Route 840 Bridge, Spanning Cumberland River, Loyall, Harlan C...

Significance: The Kentucky Route 840 Bridge is the longest of six Baltimore Petit trusses built in Kentucky, and the best example of the three bridges built by the Vincennes Bridge Company in Harlan County in 1... More

Kentucky Route 840 Bridge, Spanning Cumberland River, Loyall, Harlan County, KY

Kentucky Route 840 Bridge, Spanning Cumberland River, Loyall, Harlan C...

Significance: The Kentucky Route 840 Bridge is the longest of six Baltimore Petit trusses built in Kentucky, and the best example of the three bridges built by the Vincennes Bridge Company in Harlan County in 1... More

Sanborn Fire Insurance Map from Alma, Harlan County, Nebraska

Sanborn Fire Insurance Map from Alma, Harlan County, Nebraska

Jan 1937. 5 Sheet(s). 501. Nebraska fire insurance map. Sanborn fire insurance maps are detailed maps of cities and towns produced by the Sanborn Map Company for the purpose of assessing fire insurance li... More

Union Representative displays bullet wound received from Harlan County sheriffs. Washington, D.C., April 27. A.T. Pace, Representative of the United Mine Workers, inspects the bullet wound in the back of Thomas Ferguson, Coal Miner Representative, who testified before the Senate Civil Liberties Committee the he was shot by Harlan County, Ky., deputy sheriffs last January. Ferguson displayed a bloody shirt to the Committee to prove his contention, 4271937

Union Representative displays bullet wound received from Harlan County...

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Sanborn Fire Insurance Map from Alma, Harlan County, Nebraska

Sanborn Fire Insurance Map from Alma, Harlan County, Nebraska

Jun 1909. 2 Sheet(s). Nebraska fire insurance map. Sanborn fire insurance maps are detailed maps of cities and towns produced by the Sanborn Map Company for the purpose of assessing fire insurance liability... More

Sanborn Fire Insurance Map from Alma, Harlan County, Nebraska

Sanborn Fire Insurance Map from Alma, Harlan County, Nebraska

Oct 1921. 2 Sheet(s). Nebraska fire insurance map. Sanborn fire insurance maps are detailed maps of cities and towns produced by the Sanborn Map Company for the purpose of assessing fire insurance liability... More

Meeting and picnic lunch at Pine Mountain settlement school near Harlan, Kentucky

Meeting and picnic lunch at Pine Mountain settlement school near Harla...

Title and other information from caption card. Transfer; United States. Office of War Information. Overseas Picture Division. Washington Division; 1944. More information about the FSA/OWI Collection is availabl... More

Sanborn Fire Insurance Map from Alma, Harlan County, Nebraska

Sanborn Fire Insurance Map from Alma, Harlan County, Nebraska

Oct 1921. 2 Sheet(s). Nebraska fire insurance map. Sanborn fire insurance maps are detailed maps of cities and towns produced by the Sanborn Map Company for the purpose of assessing fire insurance liability... More

Kentucky Route 840 Bridge, Spanning Cumberland River, Loyall, Harlan County, KY

Kentucky Route 840 Bridge, Spanning Cumberland River, Loyall, Harlan C...

Significance: The Kentucky Route 840 Bridge is the longest of six Baltimore Petit trusses built in Kentucky, and the best example of the three bridges built by the Vincennes Bridge Company in Harlan County in 1... More

Sanborn Fire Insurance Map from Alma, Harlan County, Nebraska

Sanborn Fire Insurance Map from Alma, Harlan County, Nebraska

Jan 1937. 5 Sheet(s). 501. Nebraska fire insurance map. Sanborn fire insurance maps are detailed maps of cities and towns produced by the Sanborn Map Company for the purpose of assessing fire insurance li... More

Sanborn Fire Insurance Map from Alma, Harlan County, Nebraska

Sanborn Fire Insurance Map from Alma, Harlan County, Nebraska

Jan 1937. 5 Sheet(s). 501. Nebraska fire insurance map. Sanborn fire insurance maps are detailed maps of cities and towns produced by the Sanborn Map Company for the purpose of assessing fire insurance li... More

Kentucky Route 840 Bridge, Spanning Cumberland River, Loyall, Harlan County, KY

Kentucky Route 840 Bridge, Spanning Cumberland River, Loyall, Harlan C...

Significance: The Kentucky Route 840 Bridge is the longest of six Baltimore Petit trusses built in Kentucky, and the best example of the three bridges built by the Vincennes Bridge Company in Harlan County in 1... More

Sanborn Fire Insurance Map from Alma, Harlan County, Nebraska

Sanborn Fire Insurance Map from Alma, Harlan County, Nebraska

Jun 1899. 2 Sheet(s). Nebraska fire insurance map. Sanborn fire insurance maps are detailed maps of cities and towns produced by the Sanborn Map Company for the purpose of assessing fire insurance liability... More

Sanborn Fire Insurance Map from Alma, Harlan County, Nebraska

Sanborn Fire Insurance Map from Alma, Harlan County, Nebraska

Jun 1899. 2 Sheet(s). Nebraska fire insurance map. Sanborn fire insurance maps are detailed maps of cities and towns produced by the Sanborn Map Company for the purpose of assessing fire insurance liability... More

Sanborn Fire Insurance Map from Alma, Harlan County, Nebraska

Sanborn Fire Insurance Map from Alma, Harlan County, Nebraska

Jun 1909. 2 Sheet(s). Nebraska fire insurance map. Sanborn fire insurance maps are detailed maps of cities and towns produced by the Sanborn Map Company for the purpose of assessing fire insurance liability... More

Sanborn Fire Insurance Map from Alma, Harlan County, Nebraska

Sanborn Fire Insurance Map from Alma, Harlan County, Nebraska

Jan 1937. 5 Sheet(s). 501. Nebraska fire insurance map. Sanborn fire insurance maps are detailed maps of cities and towns produced by the Sanborn Map Company for the purpose of assessing fire insurance li... More

Admits "kicking back" part of salary. Washington, D.C., April 22. He "turned back" $75 of his $200 per month salary, Henry M. Lewis former Deputy Sheriff in Harlan County, Ky., told the Senate Civil Liberties Committee as it resumed its investigation of alleged terrorism in connection with Harlan County Coal Operators' efforts to resist union organization drives. The money was returned to Sheriff Theodore R. Middleton each month in 1935 and 1936. Lewis added that many of the men listed as drawing salaries from the Sheriff's office were not regarded as regular employees, and several of them worked for coal companies, 4221937

Admits "kicking back" part of salary. Washington, D.C., April 22. He "...

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Harlan witness tells of bribe to hide-out. Washington, D.C., April 28. Hugh Taylor, former Harlan County, Ky. Deputy Sheriff, told the La Follette Civil Liberties Committee today that High Sheriff T.R. Middleton offered him $2,000 to hide out during the present investigation. With both hands crippled by bullet wounds, Taylor declared he spent two weeks in emergency hospital here in March after being forced to flee Harlan hospital. He was shot, he said, by two other deputies, probably because he refused to join in the Musick murder, 4/28/1937

Harlan witness tells of bribe to hide-out. Washington, D.C., April 28....

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Grand jury "killed" union-sponsored program in Harlan County, Ky. Washington, D.C., April 27. Appearing before the Senate Civil Liberties Committee today, former Rep. John Young Brown related how a union-sponsored radio program, designed to give publicity to the conditions in "Bloody Harlan" County, was destroyed because the Harlan grand jury threaten to summon all participants in the program. Brown added, "the man scheduled to make the next speech on the program, which was sponsored by the United Mine Workers, suddenly developed business in Chicago, another lost his way while coming to the studio, and another didn't get there on time," 4271937

Grand jury "killed" union-sponsored program in Harlan County, Ky. Wash...

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Pine Mountain settlement school near Harlan, Kentucky

Pine Mountain settlement school near Harlan, Kentucky

Title and other information from caption card. Transfer; United States. Office of War Information. Overseas Picture Division. Washington Division; 1944. More information about the FSA/OWI Collection is availabl... More

Sanborn Fire Insurance Map from Alma, Harlan County, Nebraska

Sanborn Fire Insurance Map from Alma, Harlan County, Nebraska

Jan 1937. 5 Sheet(s). 501. Nebraska fire insurance map. Sanborn fire insurance maps are detailed maps of cities and towns produced by the Sanborn Map Company for the purpose of assessing fire insurance li... More