User:Erinod333

I live in Lexington, KY. My interest areas are local history and in the Bluegrass area of state.

I was first inspired to become an editor when I began in 2017 to volunteer at Camp Nelson Heritage National Monument. This Civil War historic site is the Union Army location where 10,000 United States Colored Troops were recruited and trained. This is its most important legacy. Upon their enlistment, the enslaved men became emancipated. Over 3,000 of these troops’ family members were freed from slavery as well. I majorly contributed to the article.

I have a background in journalism, specifically in Central Appalachia. This has lead me an interest in labor history in that region. I have also been an educator.

Articles I have initiated are

Henry A. Tandy, previously enslaved, became a successful building contractor and entrepreneur specializing in decorative stone masonry and brick work started a construction firm in Lexington, Ky.

Coal Employment Project, an advocacy and support group for women coal miners

Dr. Zirl A. Palmer, a Lexington, Ky. Black pharmacist, businessman, and activist who was the target of a KKK bombing in 1968

In addition to Camp Nelson Heritage National Monument, I have contributed to these articles

E. Belle Mitchell

R.C.O. Benjamin

Rev. John Gregg Fee

African Cemetery No. 2

Henry Clay, in particular his personal practices as an enslaver

United Mine Workers

Unites States Women’s Bureau (Dept of Labor)

Arnold Miller, a president of the United Mine Workers of America

Martha Jackson, an art collector and gallery owner

Richard Trumka president of United Mine Workers

Sam Church, president of United Mine Workers

Sid Hatfield, police chief during during the Battle of Matewan, a shootout that followed a series of evictions by the company

Mother Jones, born Mary G. Harris, labor organizer of early 20th century

Baldwin-Felts Detective Agency, organization that played a major role as strike breakers in the early 20th century

Winifred Claire Stanley, member of Congress from Buffalo NY who advocated for equal pay for women

James W. Wadsworth Jr, member of Congress opposed to equal pay for women