Folklore Project, Life Histories, 1936-39 Vermont Quarrying
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E-Book
Authors
Slayton ( F.C. )
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Work Projects Administration, Federal Writiers' Project, United States
Volume
https://www.loc.gov/resource/wpalh3.38030129/?sp=1
Pages
29
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Defines "Barre Granite." Provides a great overview of the geography of the area and a step by step description of how the granite is quarried and worked. Enlightening discussion of the development of the industry and the history of strikes. Good explanation of how "silicosis" damaged lungs and led to the early death of stone cutters. This paper also describes the life-style of the average stone cutter and family.
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1
Library | Accession‎ No | Call No | Copy No | Edition | Location | Availability |
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Lib of Congr | 1103 | Lib of Congress | 1 | Yes |