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Singer-songwriter Glen Simpson of Hardy, Kentucky plays his original song "Don't Shoot Him Anymore," based on the murders of Sid Hatfield and Edward Chambers during the West Virginia Mine Wars. Shot at United Mine Workers of America Local 1440 in Matewan, West Virginia as part of the George Mason Folklore Field School. Find more of Simpson's music at http://glen-simpson.com/

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Singer-songwriter Glen Simpson of Hardy, KY performs some of his original songs at UMWA Local 1440 in Matewan

Identifier:
4224.SimpsonGlenn.Photo.001.5.22.18
Title:
Singer-songwriter Glen Simpson of Hardy, KY performs some of his original songs at UMWA Local 1440 in Matewan
Date:
2018-05-22
Creator:
Hilliard, Emily
Description:
Singer-songwriter Glen Simpson of Hardy, Kentucky plays his original song "Don't Shoot Him Anymore," based on the murders of Sid Hatfield and Edward Chambers during the West Virginia Mine Wars. Shot at United Mine Workers of America Local 1440 in Matewan, West Virginia as part of the George Mason Folklore Field School. Find more of Simpson's music at http://glen-simpson.com/
Subject:
Coal mines and mining in art, Working class--Songs and music, and Labor union locals
Rights:
In Copyright - Educational Use Permitted
Location:
Mingo County (W. Va.)
Format:
image/tiff
Source:
A&M 4224, West Virginia Folklife Program Collection