Mrs. Ruland's U.S. History Class Project
Mother Jones
Patrick B.
Autobiography of Mother Jones. This is the autobiography of Mother Jones. Mother Jones talks about her life, from stories about when she was growing up in Ireland to the times when she was arrested for labor union activities. This is an excellent insight into the life of a union organizer. It also tells of the dangers one has to face when doing the work that Mother Jones did.
“Mother Jones: The "Miners' Angel" - Part II” is an article about all the things Jones did, all of the strikes she organized, all of the times she went to prison. It tells of all her triumphs and failures.
InfoPlease: Mother Jones. This is the encyclopedia article about Mother Jones. It is just a brief overview of who she was, what she did, and why she did it.
Ludlow Coal Massacre. This is the story of the Ludlow Coal Massacre, an incident in which the National Guard of Colorado and the mine workers clashed. 20 workers were killed, and this is the story of why it happened and how.
“Pray for the dead but fight like hell for the living” Mother Jones' most famous quote is just one of many on this page. This shows a glimpse at her personality, as well as her ideals and philosophy.
This is one of the logos of the United Mine Workers of America, one of the organizations she worked with.
This is a portrait of Mary Harris Jones in her later years.
Last updated March 28, 2007
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