United Mine Workers of America Placard, 1938
This
may have been either a decal or a placard to display in the home for the purpose
of showing and promoting unity. McIntyre miners were members of District 2,
Local 3548, of the United Mine Workers of America. John L. Lewis, whose image
appears as the central figure was revered by the miners. He was president of the
United Mine Workers Union from 1920 to 1960.
Document: courtesy Archives Department, United Mine Workers
of America, District #2 Papers, Indiana University of Pennsylvania.