ENGL 303 Blair Mountain exhibits

In Spring 2021, the WVRHC partnered with Erin Brock Carlson's Multimedia Writing (ENGL 303) classes to create digital exhibits to commemorate the 100th anniversary of the Battle of Blair Mountain. Utilizing primary source material found at the WVRHC and beyond, these student-created exhibits explore the broad history and lasting impact of the Battle of Blair Mountain.

Media Coverage of the Battle of Blair Mountain

Life in Company Towns

Organize! Miners at the Battle of Blair Mountain

Unspoken Heroes at Blair Mountain: Women and Families

Hidden Gems: A Woman’s Role in Mining Communities

Bill Blizzard, UMWA, and the Battle of Blair Mountain

The Battle of Blair Mountain through the Press and Media

Unionization: The Struggle to Organize around the Battle of Blair Mountain

Battle of Blair Mountain: Union Busting