Series: Series 12: Mining Department Records, 1911-1915
Note: Also available as a microfilm publication available in the Historical Society Library.
When the AFL collection was originally processed, the Mining Department Records were in box 80 of the Strikes and Agreements File (Series 7). [10/9/1979]

Scope and Content Note: Beginning in 1908 the AFL chartered a number of departments, each composed of national and international unions employed within the same industry. These Mining Department records consist of correspondence and a few other papers of James Lord who became the Department's first paid president at his election in January 1914. About half pre-date Lord's election and concern his activities as an official of District 12 (Illinois) of the United Mine Workers of America.

Correspondence

General

Western Federation of Miners

International Association of Machinists

International Brotherhood of Steam Shovel and Dredgemen

United Mine Workers-Illinois Coal Operators Joint Board Hearings