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Some thoughts on “The Molly Maguires” on the 50th anniversary of its big screen debut

Posted on January 27, 2020January 22, 2020 by Jake Wynn

On January 28, 1970, The Molly Maguires appeared on the big screen for the first time. Here's Wynning History's takeaway.

Posted in Coal Region, ReflectionTagged 1970, Coal Region, Eckley, Film, Luzerne County, Molly Maguires, Pennsylvania, Reflection19 Comments

“1917” – A film experience that brings the horror of World War I to life

Posted on January 7, 2020January 6, 2020 by Jake Wynn

A scene from the film mirrors the experience of a Coal Region doctor who served with the British in WWI.

Posted in Coal Region, World War ITagged 1917, 20th Century, Coal Region, Film, Luzerne County, Medicine, Pennsylvania, Schuylkill County, Tower City, Wilkes-Barre, World War ILeave a comment

War Department film shows Coal Region in 1942

Posted on March 23, 2019April 26, 2019 by Jake Wynn

"Anthracite rallies" encouraged miners to produce more coal to help the American war effort in 1942.

Posted in Coal Region, World War IITagged anthracite, Anthracite coal, Coal, Coal Mining, Coal Region, Film, Hazleton, Mount Carmel, Pennsylvania, Scranton, Video, War Department, Wilkes-Barre, World War IILeave a comment

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