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In the 1850s, which one of these valleys was NOT a major cannel coal producer?
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In the early 1900s, which of the following did coal company towns NOT provide for residents?
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Where is the National Mine Health and Safety Academy located?
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Which coal seam underlies much of northern and north-central West Virginia?
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The quality of coal from the Pittsburgh Seam greatly boosted the production of this industry.
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Which one of these towns does the Pocahontas #3 Coal Seam not underly?
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What is West Virginia's oldest commercially producing coal formation?
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Most West Virginia coal is of what type?
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Who shipped the first commercial coal from the New River area in 1873?
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Who was president of the United Mine Workers of America from 1920 until his retirement in 1960?
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