The Miners’ Union Dance

A photo can tell us many things about the place and time it was taken.

This picture shows a dance that was organized by a Fairview miners' union. It shows men and women dressed up and posing in front of Union Jack and American flags with a sign reading "Welcome All."

Look at the picture and think about the following questions:

• How many men are in the picture? How many women? What does that tell us about life in Fairview?

• Why do you think there is an American flag on the wall?

• Why is there a Union Jack flag? Do you know what “Union Jack” means?

• Unions are organizations that try to help and protect workers. Why do you think this union had a dance for the miners?