Name/Title
Sam Church UMWA Election Campaign stickerEntry/Object ID
MW.0070Description
Small die-cut paper sticker for Sam Church's campaign for President of the United Mine Workers in 1982 against Richard Trumka. Design includes his signature as only "Sam", as how he was commonly referenced in campaign materials at the time.Context
Sam Church was born in Matewan, West Virginia before moving to Virginia and Baltimore, Maryland. He became Vice President of the UMWA in 1977 during Arnold Miller's presidency, becoming president of the union in 1979 when Miller resigned. Church ran for presidency against Richard Trumka in 1982 and was defeated.Collection
UMWA CollectionInscription/Signature/Marks
Type
PrintingTranscription
UMWA
Sam
UMWAType
Union BugLocation
centerTranscription
Allied Printing Trades Council
Washington 33