Interview with Johann M. Groeber, February 20, 1988

Interview Summary

Mrs. Groeber discusses her life before and after coming to the United States from Scotland. She compares life in Lynch, Kentucky, with life in Scotland. She talks about how her family came to Lynch and the circumstances surrounding the move. Groeber also elaborates on education, employment opportunities, and prejudices in Lynch. Social and recreational activities are also touched on.

Mrs. Groeber discusses the attitudes of the immigrant miners as well as a typical work day for her father. She also speaks about union participation and the treatment of miners by U.S. Steel Company.

Interview Keyword

activities Appalachian Immigrant Community Appalachian Region comparison of Lynch Kentucky Harlan County Immigrant Coal Miners Immigrants prejudices schooling to Scotland

Interview LC Subject

Appalachian Region Appalachian Region--Social conditions Coal miners Coal mines and mining--Appalachian Region Groeber, Johann M. Groeber, Johann M.--Interviews Immigrants

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