Legal Case Files, United Mine Workers
Sub-Series
Identifier: II
Scope and Contents
During the 1920s, the law firm of King and Schudder were retained by the United Mine Workers. Samuel King represented the union in various legal matters in Utah and Wyoming. His most challenging tasks resulted from the 1922 strike of coal mines in Carbon County, Utah. King was called to defend more than twenty strikers accused of murder and to prepare the union's complaint filed before the U.S. Coal Commission in 1923.
Dates
- 1899-1960
Language of Materials
From the Collection:
Collection materials are in English.
Conditions Governing Access
Twenty-four hour advanced notice encouraged. Materials must be used on-site. Access to parts of this collection may be restricted under provisions of state or federal law.
Extent
From the Collection: 25 Linear Feet (54 boxes and 1 oversize folder)
Creator
- From the Collection: King, Karl Vernon, 1901-1969 (Person)
Repository Details
Part of the J. Willard Marriott Library Special Collections Repository
Contact:
295 South 1500 East
Salt Lake City Utah 84112 United States
801-581-8863
special@library.utah.edu
295 South 1500 East
Salt Lake City Utah 84112 United States
801-581-8863
special@library.utah.edu