Miners' War proclamation

Archive

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Jefferson County Museum

Name/Title

Miners' War proclamation

Entry/Object ID

ARC348

Scope and Content

Proclamation dated September 2, 1912, from the Governor of the State of West Virginia, Wm. E. Glasscock, declaring a state of war and martial law in part of southern West Virginia due to violence and riots. The conflict became known as the Miners' War.

Acquisition

Accession

00

Source or Donor

Found in collection

Acquisition Method

Gift

Archive Details

Archive Size/Extent

15" x 8 3/8" material, thin canvas

Archive Notes

Date(s): 1912 September 2