Africa ~ African Miners' Strike [1946] On August 12, 1946, the African mine workers of the Witwatersrand went on strike in support of a demand for higher wages. They continued the strike for a week, during which,, officially 1,248 workers were wounded and a very large number were killed. This is a brief history of that event.
African American Coal Miner Center Database of African American coal miners, list of states where they worked, and links to other African American coal miners' resources.
Alabama ~ Birmingham Rails A web site about railroads and industries in and around Birmingham, Alabama.
Canada ~ Brotherhood of Sleeping Car Porters In 1946 the Brotherhood organized the porters of the Canadian Pacific and the Northern Alberta Railway. The Brotherhood of Sleeping Car Porters was the first trade union in Canada organized by and for African Canadians. The dining car workers and Red Caps joined the union at a later date.
Coal Industry Glossary ~ ICAP Energy A glossary of terms used in the coal mining industry. This text includes a list of coal-producing states under the heading 'Coal-Producing Regions'.
Coal-Mine Workers and Their Industry An industrial handbook prepared for the IWW [Industrial Workers of the World], which contains discussions on the coal fields of the United States and Canada, coal mining accidents, the early history of coal in the United States, and other related topics.
Energy Information Administration [EIA] Information about renewable resources, natural gas, petroleum, electricity, coal, and other energy resources, including industry language terms.
Fur Trade ~ Library of the Western Fur Trade These documents [diaries, narratives, and letters] are accounts of the Rocky Mountain fur trade during the first half of the 19th century. Most of these are either primary or secondary historical sources; that is, either written by, or as told by those who were actually there.
Fur Trade ~ Mountain Men and the Fur Trade This website is an on-line Research Center devoted to the history, traditions, tools, and mode of living, of the trappers, explorers, and traders known as the Mountain Men.
Georgia ~ Central of Georgia Railway Historical Society A Usenet forum maintained and moderated by Ron Wright (rondywright@hotmail.com).
Georgia ~ Georgia's Railroad History Hundreds of railroad companies have operated in Georgia since the first train rolled away in the 1830s. This website traces the growth of the state's rail system from its earliest days to the present. Searches on this site are categorized by major railroads, by railroad 'family', or by railroad name.
Illinois ~ Illinois Central Historical Society The Society maintains a collection of photographs, slides, negatives, printed material, and other items and memorabilia. Use of the Society's archive material depends on the accessibility of the requested material and the manner and form in which it can be made available.
Kentucky ~ About Kentucky Coal Kentucky's first mine, that commercially produced coal, was opened near Paradise, in Muhlen county, in 1820.
Kentucky ~ Kentucky Coal Heritage This website provides a history of coal mining beginning with early mining towns in Europe and Kentucky, a timeline of coal mining in Kentucky, and a list of coal company towns in Eastern Kentucky between 1854 and 1941.
PSRM's Likeable Links Links to railroading resources and museums.
Pennsylvania ~ The Labor Legacy Web Site A project to “map” the historical terrain of the labor movement in Pittsburgh and Western Pennsylvania for the use of both the academic and general public.
Pullman Porters ~ Registry If you were a Pullman Porter, a Dining Car Waiter, other, or are a relative of one, you can add your information to this Registry.
Railroad Accounting Numbers Railroad company abbreviations [reporting marks, carrier alpha codes].
Railroad Employee Records ~ Genealogy Today A compilation of railroad employee record repositories, which include records that have been acquired by Genealogy Today and made available on their web site. NOTE: This free service provides visitors of Genealogy Today with password-protected access to special features and content. Registration is required.
Railroad Employee Records ~ Genealogy Today A list of railroad employee record repositories, which include records that have been acquired by Genealogy Today and made available on its web site.
Railroad History Links for researching the history of the railroads in the United States. Canadian links will be added.
Railroad Maps [1828-1900] ~ Navtica Included in this collection of railroad maps are progress report surveys for individual lines, official government surveys, promotional maps, maps showing land grants and rights-of-way, and route guides published by commercial firms.
Railroad Retirement Benefits Q & A Information for relatives about deceased railroad workers.
Railroads & Railroadiana Index to online texts relating to the history of railroads in the United States, Britain, and Canada.
Southern Pacific Historical & Technical Society, The These Archives house such items as maps, timetables, drawings, and a nearly complete set of the SP Bulletin. Items in the Archives are available for public perusal, but this is a non-circulating library. Xerox copy service is available, and photo prints can be ordered.
Stone Quarries & Beyond General links, information, and photographs on stone quarries, workers and dealers, listed by state/country and locale.
Tennessee ~ Marion County Coal Mines Some of the mine locations before the Civil War: Etna, Battle Creek, Whitwell, Victoria, Needmore, Orme, Inman, Whiteside, Tracy City, Dorans, Kelly's Ferry, Vulcan, Sweeden's Cove, Sequatchie, and Summit, with Castle Rock and Russell Gordon Mines below the State line, in Georgia. [Two very old coal mines near Mt. Eagle are not identified.]
Texas ~ Railroad Commission of Texas The Railroad Commission of Texas has several regulatory divisions that oversee Texas railroads, the oil and gas industry, gas utilities, pipeline safety, safety in the liquefied petroleum gas industry, and the surface mining of coal.
TrainWeb This web hosting service for rail enthusiasts and organizations provides links to rail-related information.
U.S. Department of Labor ~ Division of Coal Miner Workers' Compensation Homepage of the Division of Coal Miner Workers' Compensation contains text of the Black Lung Benefits Act, Black Lung Regulations, recent Supreme Court Decisions, and related topics.
United Mine Workers of America [UMWA] Homepage of the United Mine Workers of America, a union that represents coal miners, clean coal technicians, health care workers, truck drivers, and school board employees throughout the United States and Canada.
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