Hastings UMWA - District 2 Labor Chautauquas
From 1924 to 1926 the United Mine Workers of America held innovative workers' education programs in bituminous coal towns throughout western Pa. Hastings recorded the largest attendance in 1925. With the leadership of district President John Brophy, the Chautauquas featured nationally prominent speakers and educators as well as local entertainers. They received national press attention and recognition from progressive activists.
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Marker data: Pennsylvania Historical and Museum Commission via data.pa.gov
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