Special Convention, United Mine Workers of America, District 18
Type: Image
Date: 5 August 1943
History
Cumberland members attended this event as part of their pursuit for unionzation and better working conditions in the B.C mines. Back row: 1st on the left is Hamilton, Chalkey Bates, 3rd Row from the front: 4th from the right is Johnny Cameron (later Cumberland's Fire Chief), Back Row: 10th from the left is Johnny Bond (Cumberland Union Secretary).
Description
In this photo Cumberland members attend the 1943 District 18 United Mine Workers of America Convention in Alberta.
Full title: 'Special Convention, United Mine Workers of America, District 18, in front of Labour Temple, Calgary, Alberta.'
Item Details
- Materials: Graphic material
- Archival Reference: CU1209203
- Other reference: 2017.059.002
- Author: Oliver, W. J.
- Donor: Roses, Roberta
- Donated: 2017/11/08
- Size: 31 x 36 cm
- Credit: Image courtesy of Glenbow Library and Archives Collection, Libraries and Cultural Resources Digital Collections, University of Calgary.