Julian Grenko, 10/6/1984
File — Box: 1, Folder: 12
Scope and Contents
Summary of transcript: Julian Grenko and his family operated the Grenko Coal Company, the first to unionize in the Gallup area - United Mine Workers Union, 1933. He comments on mining during the Depression and the miners’ hours, pay and demands. Grenko family members also worked at other mines and consolidated their business efforts to survive. He discussed the Sunshine Mine, Allison Mine, U.S. Mining Company, Santa Rita Mine, Weaver Mine (fire) and others. He compares mining practices in Iowa to those in New Mexico. He also recalls life in Gallup, driving cars around town and picking up dates, his marriage and later years working for the city as a welder.
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Dates
- 10/6/1984
Language of Materials
From the Collection:
English
Access Restrictions
The collection is open for research.
Extent
From the Collection: 2 boxes (.5 cu. ft. containing 49 CDs, transcriptions, and notes)
Repository Details
Part of the UNM Center for Southwest Research & Special Collections Repository
Contact:
University of New Mexico Center for Southwest Research & Special Collections
University Libraries, MSC05 3020
1 University of New Mexico
Albuquerque NM 87131
505-277-6451
University of New Mexico Center for Southwest Research & Special Collections
University Libraries, MSC05 3020
1 University of New Mexico
Albuquerque NM 87131
505-277-6451