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 | Leído por Scott Henkel | |
| The Haymarket Tragedy | 9:37 | Leído por Scott Henkel | |
| A Strike in Virginia | 5:05 | Leído por Elizabeth McAndrew | |
| Wayland's Appeal to Reason | 2:50 | Leído por Heather Lambert | |
| Victory at Arnot, Pennsylvania | 14:57 | Leído por Elizabeth McAndrew | |
| War in West Virginia | 11:51 | Leído por Carl Manchester | |
| A Human Judge | 9:34 | Leído por Caitlin Kelly | |
| Roosevelt Sent for John Mitchell | 9:49 | Leído por Caitlin Kelly | |
| Murder in West Virginia | 10:39 | Leído por Elizabeth McAndrew | |
| March of the Mill Children | 18:56 | Leído por Sandra in Wales, United Kingdom | |
| Those Mules Won't Scab Today | 7:28 | Leído por Sandra in Wales, United Kingdom | |
| How the Women Mopped Up Coaldale | 6:13 | Leído por Sandra in Wales, United Kingdom | |
| The Cripple Creek Strike | 35:42 | Leído por Denny Sayers (d. 2015) | |
| Child Labor | 31:28 | Leído por Denny Sayers (d. 2015) | |
| Moyer, Haywood and Pettibone | 7:46 | Leído por Denny Sayers (d. 2015) | |
| The Mexican Revolution | 13:33 | Leído por Denny Sayers (d. 2015) | |
| How the Women Sang Themselves Out of Jail | 4:29 | Leído por Maddie | |
| Victory in West Virginia | 30:07 | Leído por Elizabeth McAndrew | |
| Guards and Gunmen | 5:22 | Leído por Denny Sayers (d. 2015) | |
| Governor Hunt, Human and Just | 8:46 | Leído por Kathy | |
| In Rockefeller's Prisons | 23:01 | Leído por Kathy | |
| You Don't Need a Vote to Raise Hell | 13:08 | Leído por Kathy | |
| In a West Virginia Prison Camp | 4:56 | Leído por Kathy | |
| The Steel Strike of 1919 | 23:22 | Leído por Kathy | |
| Struggle and Lose: Struggle and Win | 6:35 | Leído por Kathy | |
| Medieval West Virginia | 4:55 | Leído por Kathy | |
| Progress in Spite of Leaders | 10:45 | Leído por Scott Henkel |
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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 .