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["James Jim Shaffer, b. 1929, of Charleston Broom and Mop, in Loudendale, WV is one of the last commercial broom makers in the state of West Virginia. He began making brooms at the age of 17 and at the time of the interview, still maintained a shop outside of Charleston. See the short video produced in partnership with West Virginia Public Broadcasting:, James Shaffer, Charleston Broom & Mop Company at https://www.youtube.com/watch?time_continue=1&v=O3lrgTn2hyM See the post on the West Virginia Folklife Program blog: https://wvfolklife.org/2017/03/30/building-a-broom-by-feel-an-interview-with-james-shaffer/Read the interview with Jim, Building a Broom by Feel: Jim Shaffer by Emily Hilliard in Southern Cultures fall 2017, Vol. 23, No. 3: Things at http://www.southerncultures.org/article/building-broom-feel-jim-shaffer/"]%

397. Bundle of brooms at Charleston Broom and Mop Company

Identifier:
4224.ShafferJames.Photo.019.4.4.16
Title:
Bundle of brooms at Charleston Broom and Mop Company
Date:
2016-04-04
Creator:
Hilliard, Emily
Subject:
Broom and brush industry, Broom and brush industry--Employees, Charleston (W. Va.)
Location:
Charleston (W. Va.)
["James Jim Shaffer, b. 1929, of Charleston Broom and Mop, in Loudendale, WV is one of the last commercial broom makers in the state of West Virginia. He began making brooms at the age of 17 and at the time of the interview, still maintained a shop outside of Charleston. See the short video produced in partnership with West Virginia Public Broadcasting:, James Shaffer, Charleston Broom & Mop Company at https://www.youtube.com/watch?time_continue=1&v=O3lrgTn2hyM See the post on the West Virginia Folklife Program blog: https://wvfolklife.org/2017/03/30/building-a-broom-by-feel-an-interview-with-james-shaffer/Read the interview with Jim, Building a Broom by Feel: Jim Shaffer by Emily Hilliard in Southern Cultures fall 2017, Vol. 23, No. 3: Things at http://www.southerncultures.org/article/building-broom-feel-jim-shaffer/"]%

398. Broom laces used on Charleston Broom and Mop Brooms

Identifier:
4224.ShafferJames.Photo.021.4.4.16
Title:
Broom laces used on Charleston Broom and Mop Brooms
Date:
2016-04-04
Creator:
Hilliard, Emily
Subject:
Charleston (W. Va.), Broom and brush industry, Broom and brush industry--Employees
Location:
Charleston (W. Va.)
["Thomas Toliver, 87, at the time of the interview, is an urban gardener of the West Side of Charleston. He works in prisons as a mentor, and has taken in children of incarcerated people through his organization Family Youth in Development Service, Men and Children of Prisoners. In his urban garden, he is particularly interested in working with unhoused people. Toliver grew up working on a plantation-like estate in the Charleston neighborhood of South Hills, where his father was a gardener and chauffeur and his mother was a maid. Toliver was interviewed by producer Aaron Henkin with Emily Hilliard as part of the Out of the Blocks podcasts two episodes on Charlestons West Side. Learn more: https://wvfolklife.org/2020/01/17/out-of-the-blocks-podcast-highlights-charlestons-west-side-west-virginia-folklife-hosts-listening-party-february-12/"]%

399. Portrait of Thomas Toliver

Identifier:
4224.ToliverThomas.Photo.11.22.19
Title:
Portrait of Thomas Toliver
Date:
2019-11-22
Creator:
Patrick, Wendel
Subject:
African Americans--Appalachian Region, Urban gardens, Gardening
Location:
Charleston (W. Va.)
["On February 22, 2018, thousands of West Virginia public school teachers and school service employees walked out of their classrooms in what would become a nine-day statewide strike. Teachers demands included a 5% raise and affordable healthcare coverage through the West Virginia Public Employees Insurance Agency or PEIA. These photos are part of a series of photos, videos, and interviews documenting the labor lore and expressive culture of the 2018 and 2019 West Virginia Teachers Strike.For more information on the 2018 and 2019 West Virginia Teachers Strike visit e-WV: https://www.wvencyclopedia.org/articles/2454"]%

400. West Virginia teachers on strike at the state capitol, with red #united shirts and a sign reading "Jefferson County is in the House"

Identifier:
4224.WVTeachersStrike.Photo.001.2.26.18
Title:
West Virginia teachers on strike at the state capitol, with red #united shirts and a sign reading "Jefferson County is in the House"
Date:
2018-02-26
Creator:
Hilliard, Emily
Subject:
West Virginia Capitol Complex (Charleston, W. Va.), Labor disputes--West Virginia, Strikes and lockouts--Teachers, Labor union members, Teachers' unions--United States
Location:
Charleston (W. Va.)
["On February 22, 2018, thousands of West Virginia public school teachers and school service employees walked out of their classrooms in what would become a nine-day statewide strike. Teachers demands included a 5% raise and affordable healthcare coverage through the West Virginia Public Employees Insurance Agency or PEIA. These photos are part of a series of photos, videos, and interviews documenting the labor lore and expressive culture of the 2018 and 2019 West Virginia Teachers Strike.For more information on the 2018 and 2019 West Virginia Teachers Strike visit e-WV: https://www.wvencyclopedia.org/articles/2454"]%

401. Striking West Virginia teacher holding a sign in the state capitol reading "This Wouldn't Have Happened at Hogwarts," in reference to Harry Potter

Identifier:
4224.WVTeachersStrike.Photo.001.2.27.18
Title:
Striking West Virginia teacher holding a sign in the state capitol reading "This Wouldn't Have Happened at Hogwarts," in reference to Harry Potter
Date:
2018-02-27
Creator:
Hilliard, Emily
Subject:
Teachers' unions--United States, West Virginia Capitol Complex (Charleston, W. Va.), Labor disputes--West Virginia, Strikes and lockouts--Teachers, Labor union members
Location:
Charleston (W. Va.)
["On February 22, 2018, thousands of West Virginia public school teachers and school service employees walked out of their classrooms in what would become a nine-day statewide strike. Teachers demands included a 5% raise and affordable healthcare coverage through the West Virginia Public Employees Insurance Agency or PEIA. These photos are part of a series of photos, videos, and interviews documenting the labor lore and expressive culture of the 2018 and 2019 West Virginia Teachers Strike.For more information on the 2018 and 2019 West Virginia Teachers Strike visit e-WV: https://www.wvencyclopedia.org/articles/2454"]%

402. Teacher protesting in the state capitol holds a sign reading "It Is Not Over Til The Fat Man Signs"

Identifier:
4224.WVTeachersStrike.Photo.001.3.1.18
Title:
Teacher protesting in the state capitol holds a sign reading "It Is Not Over Til The Fat Man Signs"
Date:
2018-03-01
Creator:
Hilliard, Emily
Subject:
Labor disputes--West Virginia, West Virginia Capitol Complex (Charleston, W. Va.), Strikes and lockouts--Teachers, Labor union members, Teachers' unions--United States
Location:
Charleston (W. Va.)
["On February 22, 2018, thousands of West Virginia public school teachers and school service employees walked out of their classrooms in what would become a nine-day statewide strike. Teachers demands included a 5% raise and affordable healthcare coverage through the West Virginia Public Employees Insurance Agency or PEIA. These photos are part of a series of photos, videos, and interviews documenting the labor lore and expressive culture of the 2018 and 2019 West Virginia Teachers Strike.For more information on the 2018 and 2019 West Virginia Teachers Strike visit e-WV: https://www.wvencyclopedia.org/articles/2454"]%

403. Student rally in support of striking teachers on the steps of the West Virginia State Capitol

Identifier:
4224.WVTeachersStrike.Photo.001.3.2.18
Title:
Student rally in support of striking teachers on the steps of the West Virginia State Capitol
Date:
2018-03-02
Creator:
Hilliard, Emily
Subject:
Labor disputes--West Virginia, Teachers' unions--United States, Strikes and lockouts--Teachers, Public schools--Employees, West Virginia Capitol Complex (Charleston, W. Va.), Teaching
Location:
Charleston (W. Va.)
["On February 22, 2018, thousands of West Virginia public school teachers and school service employees walked out of their classrooms in what would become a nine-day statewide strike. Teachers demands included a 5% raise and affordable healthcare coverage through the West Virginia Public Employees Insurance Agency or PEIA. These photos are part of a series of photos, videos, and interviews documenting the labor lore and expressive culture of the 2018 and 2019 West Virginia Teachers Strike.For more information on the 2018 and 2019 West Virginia Teachers Strike visit e-WV: https://www.wvencyclopedia.org/articles/2454"]%

404. Striking West Virginia teacher holds a sign reading, "This is not a math problem...you can't divide us!" during a rally at the state capitol

Identifier:
4224.WVTeachersStrike.Photo.001.3.5.18
Title:
Striking West Virginia teacher holds a sign reading, "This is not a math problem...you can't divide us!" during a rally at the state capitol
Date:
2018-03-05
Creator:
Hilliard, Emily
Subject:
Teachers' unions--United States, Teaching, Strikes and lockouts--Teachers, Public schools--Employees, West Virginia Capitol Complex (Charleston, W. Va.), Labor union members, Labor disputes--West Virginia
Location:
Charleston (W. Va.)
["On February 22, 2018, thousands of West Virginia public school teachers and school service employees walked out of their classrooms in what would become a nine-day statewide strike. Teachers demands included a 5% raise and affordable healthcare coverage through the West Virginia Public Employees Insurance Agency or PEIA. These photos are part of a series of photos, videos, and interviews documenting the labor lore and expressive culture of the 2018 and 2019 West Virginia Teachers Strike.For more information on the 2018 and 2019 West Virginia Teachers Strike visit e-WV: https://www.wvencyclopedia.org/articles/2454"]%

405. Kids at the state capitol making signs for the West Virginia Teachers' Strike

Identifier:
4224.WVTeachersStrike.Photo.002.2.26.18
Title:
Kids at the state capitol making signs for the West Virginia Teachers' Strike
Date:
2018-02-26
Creator:
Hilliard, Emily
Subject:
Labor union members, Teachers' unions--United States, Strikes and lockouts--Teachers, Labor disputes--West Virginia, West Virginia Capitol Complex (Charleston, W. Va.)
Location:
Charleston (W. Va.)
["On February 22, 2018, thousands of West Virginia public school teachers and school service employees walked out of their classrooms in what would become a nine-day statewide strike. Teachers demands included a 5% raise and affordable healthcare coverage through the West Virginia Public Employees Insurance Agency or PEIA. These photos are part of a series of photos, videos, and interviews documenting the labor lore and expressive culture of the 2018 and 2019 West Virginia Teachers Strike.For more information on the 2018 and 2019 West Virginia Teachers Strike visit e-WV: https://www.wvencyclopedia.org/articles/2454"]%

406. West Virginia Teachers' Strike sign referencing fidget spinners, a recent youth fad

Identifier:
4224.WVTeachersStrike.Photo.002.2.27.18
Title:
West Virginia Teachers' Strike sign referencing fidget spinners, a recent youth fad
Date:
2018-02-27
Creator:
Hilliard, Emily
Subject:
Teachers' unions--United States, Labor union members, West Virginia Capitol Complex (Charleston, W. Va.), Labor disputes--West Virginia, Strikes and lockouts--Teachers
Location:
Charleston (W. Va.)
["On February 22, 2018, thousands of West Virginia public school teachers and school service employees walked out of their classrooms in what would become a nine-day statewide strike. Teachers demands included a 5% raise and affordable healthcare coverage through the West Virginia Public Employees Insurance Agency or PEIA. These photos are part of a series of photos, videos, and interviews documenting the labor lore and expressive culture of the 2018 and 2019 West Virginia Teachers Strike.For more information on the 2018 and 2019 West Virginia Teachers Strike visit e-WV: https://www.wvencyclopedia.org/articles/2454"]%

407. Protester in the state capitol during the 2018 Teachers' Strike holds a sign reading "Save the Forest, Sell the 'Tree'"

Identifier:
4224.WVTeachersStrike.Photo.002.3.1.18
Title:
Protester in the state capitol during the 2018 Teachers' Strike holds a sign reading "Save the Forest, Sell the 'Tree'"
Date:
2018-03-01
Creator:
Hilliard, Emily
Subject:
Marijuana--Law and legislation, Labor disputes--West Virginia, West Virginia Capitol Complex (Charleston, W. Va.), Labor union members, Teachers' unions--United States, Strikes and lockouts--Teachers
Location:
Charleston (W. Va.)
["On February 22, 2018, thousands of West Virginia public school teachers and school service employees walked out of their classrooms in what would become a nine-day statewide strike. Teachers demands included a 5% raise and affordable healthcare coverage through the West Virginia Public Employees Insurance Agency or PEIA. These photos are part of a series of photos, videos, and interviews documenting the labor lore and expressive culture of the 2018 and 2019 West Virginia Teachers Strike.For more information on the 2018 and 2019 West Virginia Teachers Strike visit e-WV: https://www.wvencyclopedia.org/articles/2454"]%

408. Protestor at the state capitol holds a sign reading, "Please Call Your Delegate" during a student rally in support of striking West Virginia teachers

Identifier:
4224.WVTeachersStrike.Photo.002.3.2.18
Title:
Protestor at the state capitol holds a sign reading, "Please Call Your Delegate" during a student rally in support of striking West Virginia teachers
Date:
2018-03-02
Creator:
Hilliard, Emily
Subject:
Labor disputes--West Virginia, West Virginia Capitol Complex (Charleston, W. Va.), Labor union members, Public schools--Employees, Teachers' unions--United States, Strikes and lockouts--Teachers
Location:
Charleston (W. Va.)