Title
George Gasparich Interview
Document Type
Book
Interviewer
Addington, Stephen; Henderson, Nick
Contributor
Suncadia (Resort), Suncadia Fund for Community Enhancement
Files
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Description
In two interviews, George Gasparich talks about his family's migration to Ronald, Washington, in 1915. He describes his work in the coal mines beginning in 1939. He touches on duckbill operators, pan lines, brass checks, rescue teams, working conditions, wages, labor unions, mining technology, women in the No. 9 Mine, and the Western Miners strike. He describes the impact of Prohibition and World War II on Ronald, as well as the effects of mine closure.
The cover image shows five men standing behind a sign in front of Mine No. 3 near Ronald, Washington. From left to right they are Joe Maras, Matt Zauhar, Joe Chopp, Marion Maras and George Gasparich.
Publication Date
12-4-1975
Recommended Citation
Gasparich, George, "George Gasparich Interview" (1975). Roslyn, Cle Elum, and Ronald Oral History Interviews. 37.
https://digitalcommons.cwu.edu/roslyn_history/37
Approximate Date
December 4, 1975, and October 24, 1997
Subject
Oral history, Coal mining, Ronald (Wash.)
Rights
Educational use only; no other permissions given. Copyright to this resource is held by the content creator, author, artist or other entity, and is provided here for educational purposes only. It may not be reproduced or distributed in any format without written permission of the copyright owner.
Language
English