Next Time We Strike

Acknowledgments

Acknowledgements I am indebted to many friends and colleagues for their assistance in the preparation of this book. Philip F. Notarianni, Helen Zeese Papanikolas , and Charles S. Peterson have given unfailing support since I first began my study of labor in the Utah coal fields nearly a decade and a half ago. Each has made available valuable research notes and sources, read and provided substantive comments and suggestions on many drafts, and encouraged the publication of the book in every way possible. For their insights and help I am grateful, but recognize my sole responsibility for any errors that have been incorporated within the book. Craig Fuller and Nancy Taniguchi have also shared important sources. Librarians and staff of the Utah State Historical Society Library, Utah State Archives, Historical Department of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, University of Utah Library, Brigham Young University Library, University of Colorado Library, College of Eastern Utah Library, the National Archives, and the National Headquarters of the United Mine Workers of America all facilitated my research. Four University of Utah professors, F. Alan Coombs, S. Lyman Tyler, Reed C. Richardson, and the late David E. Miller gave support, encouragement, and direction in the early days of the study. Colleagues in the Utah Labor History Forum, John R. Sillito, John S. McCormick, J. Kenneth Davies, Gregory Thompson, Jay M. Haymond, and Philip F. Notarianni have reassured me of the need for such a book and the value of studying Utah's labor history. I appreciate the excellent work of the Utah State University Press staff, especially Linda Speth and Alexa West. They have gone far beyond the regular duties of a publisher in their quest to eliminate errors and inconsistencies and to improve the readability of the text. Melvin T. Smith, Director of the Utah State Historical Society, through his commitment to professionalism, independent thought, perXlll Acknowledgements sonal initiative, and service to the people of Utah has helped me find my work in the Utah Historic Preservation Office very stimulating and rewarding. My always-supportive wife Brenda helped me find the necessary time for research and writing. She has done more than her share in managing our family affairs and wrangling our three children Lee, Liesel, and Adrianna. XIV ...