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Florence Reece and modern miners honor Union roots
The piece recalls Florence Reece, widow of a Tennessee coal miner, and Connie Weiss of Norton Va, as they discuss the United Mine Workers history. Reece recalls gun thugs in 1917 Fork Ridge and the union’s enduring impact on young women miners and families.
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National Conference of Women Miners
Florence Reece
United Mine Workers Union
Mrs. Reece
Connie Weiss
Ms. Weiss
UMWA
MS Weiss
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Westmoreland Coal Co
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