The Autobiography of Mother Jones
Mary Harris Jones
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The Autobiography of Mother Jones offers a firsthand account of the life and struggles of one of America’s most influential labor activists. Mary Harris Jones, known as Mother Jones, recounts her journey from a young woman facing personal tragedy to a fierce advocate for workers' rights and social justice.
Set against the backdrop of the early 20th century, this autobiography captures the tumultuous labor movements and the fight for fair working conditions. Mother Jones was a pivotal figure in the International Workers of the World and played a significant role in the United Mine Workers, using her voice to rally the oppressed and challenge the status quo.
Through her vivid storytelling, listeners will gain insight into the challenges faced by laborers and the relentless spirit of those who fought for change. This work not only highlights the historical context of labor rights but also reflects the enduring themes of resilience and activism.
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| The Early Years | 8:38 | Lu par Scott Henkel | |
| The Haymarket Tragedy | 9:37 | Lu par Scott Henkel | |
| A Strike in Virginia | 5:05 | Lu par Elizabeth McAndrew | |
| Wayland's Appeal to Reason | 2:50 | Lu par Heather Lambert | |
| Victory at Arnot, Pennsylvania | 14:57 | Lu par Elizabeth McAndrew | |
| War in West Virginia | 11:51 | Lu par Carl Manchester | |
| A Human Judge | 9:34 | Lu par Caitlin Kelly | |
| Roosevelt Sent for John Mitchell | 9:49 | Lu par Caitlin Kelly | |
| Murder in West Virginia | 10:39 | Lu par Elizabeth McAndrew | |
| March of the Mill Children | 18:56 | Lu par Sandra in Wales, United Kingdom | |
| Those Mules Won't Scab Today | 7:28 | Lu par Sandra in Wales, United Kingdom | |
| How the Women Mopped Up Coaldale | 6:13 | Lu par Sandra in Wales, United Kingdom | |
| The Cripple Creek Strike | 35:42 | Lu par Denny Sayers (d. 2015) | |
| Child Labor | 31:28 | Lu par Denny Sayers (d. 2015) | |
| Moyer, Haywood and Pettibone | 7:46 | Lu par Denny Sayers (d. 2015) | |
| The Mexican Revolution | 13:33 | Lu par Denny Sayers (d. 2015) | |
| How the Women Sang Themselves Out of Jail | 4:29 | Lu par Maddie | |
| Victory in West Virginia | 30:07 | Lu par Elizabeth McAndrew | |
| Guards and Gunmen | 5:22 | Lu par Denny Sayers (d. 2015) | |
| Governor Hunt, Human and Just | 8:46 | Lu par Kathy | |
| In Rockefeller's Prisons | 23:01 | Lu par Kathy | |
| You Don't Need a Vote to Raise Hell | 13:08 | Lu par Kathy | |
| In a West Virginia Prison Camp | 4:56 | Lu par Kathy | |
| The Steel Strike of 1919 | 23:22 | Lu par Kathy | |
| Struggle and Lose: Struggle and Win | 6:35 | Lu par Kathy | |
| Medieval West Virginia | 4:55 | Lu par Kathy | |
| Progress in Spite of Leaders | 10:45 | Lu par Scott Henkel |
Critiques
the patron saint of labor
Matt Betts
Words falter in expressing the importance of this woman's life and her influence on the culture of American labor, indeed labor itself.. Amazing life story, well read and poignant.
Vicki
Well read . A story that must be remembered .