Category Archives: miners’ strike

BIG ANNIE AND HER TEN FOOT FLAG

Posted on September 22, 2013 by carol anita sheldon

Memories of my trip to Michigan continue to warm my heart as friends I met in the Keweenaw Peninsula send me pictures and beautiful comments about my books. This picture is of the exhibit Joanne Thomas created about Annie Clemenc … Continue reading →

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WOMEN IN LEADERSHIP

Posted on September 2, 2013 by carol anita sheldon

Today I’d like to write about strong women. One of the reasons I was attracted to the story of the 1913 Copper Miners’ Strike, was the part that real women played in it. Big Annie is finally getting her due. … Continue reading →

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A GREAT TRIP TO MICHIGAN!

Posted on August 25, 2013 by carol anita sheldon

THE TRIP TO MICHIGAN WAS GREAT! I OUTSOLD MY BOOKS (again, even though I ordered three times as many!) The people were delightful, so very friendly and helpful. I was given honey from someone who keeps bees, thimbleberry jam—the fruit … Continue reading →

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