First Advisor

Welsh, Michael

First Committee Member

Fischer, Fritz

Second Committee Member

Clough, Marshall

Degree Name

Master of Arts

Document Type

Thesis

Date Created

8-2008

Department

College of Humanities and Social Sciences, History, History Student Work

Abstract

This thesis is an interpretation of new perspective, as well as old and new information, on southern Colorado during 1890-1920, including the topics of the Great Strike of 1913-14 and the Ludlow Massacre. A focus is presented on community, conflict, and legacy during the time period that poses information on events that occurred in Las Animas County. Development of the community through census and demographic records, who was thought to be at fault for the Ludlow Massacre, and history and memory of the event that is carried on through the monument and education is presented. Throughout the past, these events have not been presented in detail; many historians focus on the years of 1913-14 specifically. For topics, primary sources, reviewed census records, and interviews conducted with surviving Colorado coal miners and present-day educators, are the basis. Additionally, collections of newspaper articles, eye witness testimonies, court documentation, and biographic were used.

Abstract Format

html

Language

English

Places

Las Animas County, Colorado

Extent

143 pages

Rights Statement

Copyright is held by the author.

Digital Origin

Reformatted digital

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