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Title
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Fire in the Hole: Missouri's Coal History
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Description
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Article describes the history of the coal industry in Missouri. An explosion at Mine No. 6 of the Keith & Perry Coal Company in Rich Hill, Missouri, that resulted in the deaths of over twenty miners on March 29, 1888, is focused upon. Circumstances leading to the accident as well as the general working conditions of mines in the nineteenth century are discussed. Information related to several Missouri and Kansas based coal mining operations is provided throughout the article.
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Date
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2013-07-28
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Object Type
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Newspaper Article
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Title
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Sanborn Map, Kansas City, Vol. 2, 1896-1907, Page p126
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Description
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Northeastern part of early Kansas City from E. Front Street south to about E. 1st Street and from Troost Avenue east to Lexington Avenue, showing buildings, streets, and railroad lines. Large numbers at edges of page refer to page with adjoining area.
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Date
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1896/1907
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Object Type
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Map
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Title
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Sanborn Map, Kansas City, Vol. 3, 1896-1907, Page p265
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Description
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Southeastern part of early Kansas City from E. 18th Street south to E. 20th Street and from Park Avenue east to Prospect Avenue, showing buildings, streets, and additions. Large numbers at edges of page refer to page with adjoining area.
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Date
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1896/1907
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Object Type
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Map
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Title
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Sanborn Map, Kansas City, Vol. 3, 1896-1907, Page p252
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Description
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Southeastern part of early Kansas City from E. 20th Street south to about E. 22nd Street and from Main Street east to McGee Street, showing buildings, streets, and railroad lines. Large numbers at edges of page refer to page with adjoining area.
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Date
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1896/1907
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Object Type
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Map
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Title
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Coal News in Brief Paragraphs: Kansas City
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Description
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Short biographical information about Charles Keith, president of Central Coal & Coke Company, as well as other Kansas City coal news.
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Date
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1922-04-20
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Object Type
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Magazine Article
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Title
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Coal Department: Need of Adjustment
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Description
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"Harry N. Taylor of the Central Coal & Coke Co., Kansas City, Urges Labor to Return to Normal." Story about the cost of living for coal workers basis of demands of higher pay.
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Date
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1921-06-16
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Object Type
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Magazine
