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At head of title: Massachusetts state charities. ; Mode of access: Internet.

Goldsmiths'-Kress no. 34898.2. ; Master microform held by: ResP. ; Mode of access: Internet.

Commentary on public welfare and social disorder in Mexico City following the reinstatement of the Spanish Constitution

Report by the Junta Economico Adminstrativa, summarising the department's responsibilities and observations concerning primary education, roads, markets, jails, cemeteries, public health, departmental revenues, hospitals and public welfare. Dated Montevideo, 26 December 1858

The importance of elevating the intellectual spirit of the nation.--The position and duties of the educated men of the country.--The true idea of the university, and its relation to a complete system of public instruction.--California: the historical significance of its acquisition.--The providence of God the genius of human history.--Young America: the true idea of progress.--The destination of the human race.--Remarks on Mr. Bancroft's oration on human progress.--President making: three letters to the Hon. Josiah Quincy.--Politics and the pulpit.--Appendix: Corruption, violence, and abuse of suffrage. ; Mode of access: Internet.

Publication Dates 1856: Oct. 22? (Vol. 1: no. 1) – 1857: Oct. 14? (vol. 1: no. 52) Frequency Weekly Subsequent Title The Western Mercury (Sandwich) may continue the British Canadian. The two newspapers shared a business office. On page 2 of the Feb. 25, 1858 issue of the Western Mercury, the editor writes "All parties indebted to this office for the 1st vol., British Canadian or for printing, or advertising, are requested to make immediate payment." The newspapers also share the same motto: Our country's welfare first, and then, we stand by honest party men. Furthermore, the numbering of the Western Mercury seems to continue the numbering of the British Canadian. However, the two newspapers have different editors, different political perspectives (based on content in existing issues), and were published on different days. Online Holdings 1857: Feb. 18 (Vol. 1: no. 18) 4p. 2 copies ; https://scholar.uwindsor.ca/essexcountyontarionewspapers/1003/thumbnail.jpg

Title Variations Western Mercury and Great South-western Railway Advocate Great South-western Railway Advocate Former Title British Canadian: the Western Mercury may be a continuation of the British Canadian. The two newspapers shared a business office. On page 2 of the Feb. 25, 1858 issue, the editor writes "All parties indebted to this office for the 1st vol., British Canadian or for printing, or advertising, are requested to make immediate payment." The newspapers also share the same motto: Our country's welfare first, and then, we stand by honest party men. Furthermore, the numbering of the Western Mercury seems to continue the numbering of the British Canadian. However, the two newspapers have different editors, different political perspectives (based on content in existing issues), and were published on different days. Publication Dates 1857: Nov.? (Vol. 2: no. 1) – 1859? This assumes a continuation in the numbering from the British Canadian. Frequency Weekly Online Holdings 1858: Feb. 18 (Vol. 2 : no. 14) 4p.1858: Feb. 25 (Vol. 2 : no. 15) 4p.1858: Mar. 25 (Vol. 2 : no. 19) 4p.1858: Apr. 15 (Vol. 2 : no. 22) 4p. ; https://scholar.uwindsor.ca/essexcountyontarionewspapers/1016/thumbnail.jpg

Charlotte Montefiore (1818–1854) published A Few Words to the Jews anonymously in 1853. The volume is a collection of essays on Anglo-Jewish life, covering topics including the Sabbath, Jewish women, religious reform and practice, Jewish materialism, immortality, the idea of truth, and religious festivals. The essays, like Montefiore's collection of short stories, The Cheap Jewish Library, and her novel, Caleb Asher, carry a strong message of social justice. Montefiore, a wealthy, aristocratic and influential Jew, was deeply involved in social welfare and the education of young people within her community, establishing a number of foundations to aid underprivileged Jews, including the Jewish Emigration Society. In A Few Words Montefiore argued her case against inequality and economic exploitation within Jewish communities. The work offers a fascinating insight into the life and politics of Victorian Jews. For more information on this author, see http://orlando.cambridge.org/public/svPeople?person_id=montc2

Memorial from the trustees of the American Literary, Scientific, and Military Academy asking Congress for aid and describing the removal of the Academy from Norwich, Vermont, to Middletown, Connecticut in 1825. ; To the Senate and House of Representatives of the UNITED STATES in Congress assembled. THE TRUSTEES OF THE AMERICAN LITERARY, SCIENTIFIC, AND MILITARY ACADEMY, ESTABLISHED AT MIDDLETOWN, IN CONNECTICUT, RESPECTFULLY REPRESENT:— THAT this Institution which was established at Norwich, in Vermont, about five years since, under the su- perintendance of Capt. ALDEN PARTRIDGE, was removed to this City during the last year ; that sin eligible situa¬tion has been purchased, and buildings sufficient for the accommodation of about two hundred and fifty Cadets have been erected at an expense of about thirty thousand dollars ; that this sum has been raised by the voluntary con¬tributions of individuals in this and other towns in the vicinity, and by a grant from the town of Middletown, and that a Charter of Incorporation has been granted to the Institution. The distinguished reputation of the Superin- tendant, and the high approbation which his system of education and discipline have received ■ have placed under his care a much larger number of youths than the buildings are sufficient to accommodate. Applications for ad¬mission are frequent; and an increased number in the approaching spring are expected. These are from all parts of the United States. This fact induces the Memorialists to apply with confidence to the General Govern¬ment for aid to support and extend the usefulness of an Institution, and a system of instruction and discipline, which are justly considered national in their principles and objects ; not less than in the patronage they have re¬ceived. To the attainment of these objects, additional Buildings ; a Library; Apparatus for Chemical, Philoso¬phical and Astronomical observations and experiments ; and a competent fund, are indispensable. To supply these deficiencies, the Institution is destitute of resources* In addition to the direct and immediate benefits which the Institution, and those connected with it, would de¬rive from the supply of these wants, the Memorialists respectfully suggest the following considerations* The system of instruction and discipline, on which this Institution is founded, combines with mental cultivation, the full developement of the physical powers* While a knowledge of military science is acquired ; soundness of health and constitution is promoted and confirmed by frequent, regular and athletic exercise. The Cadet is ha¬bituated to an accurate knowledge, and strict performance of the rights and duties incident to his situation* These acquisitions, scarcely less important to the man of business, than to the soldier, must be considered peculiarly congenial to our republican government; founded on the intelligence and virtue, and sustained by the energy of character of the citizens ; and to be defended by their skill and bravery* The general diffusion of Military Science upon the principles adopted in this Institution would afford to the militia and their officers an opportunity to acquire with little expense of time or money a competent knowledge of their duty ; for which the greatest personal bravery is an inadequate substitute. A knowledge of Civil Engineering, a branch of science which is indispensable to the success of the great cause of Internal Improvements ; the importance of which is every day rising in public estimation ; constitutes a leading object of instruction in this Institution* With the aid which the Memorialists solicit, a considerable proportion of those who may be desirous to engage in the Military or Naval service of the United States, may receive at this Institution, a thorough Scientific, Mili* tary and Naval education. From this source an immense advantage, at a comparatively small expense, would re suit to the government, and the country ; to afford which, the military and naval Academies which are or maybe established and supported by the government, are and probably will continue to be inadequate* Impressed with the importance of extending to every part of the Republic, the benefits of this system of educa¬tion ; and fully sensible of the advantage which it cannot fail to derive from the patronage of Government; the Memorialists in making this application for aid to maintain and extend the usefulness of this first Institution of the kind established in the United States 5 anticipate with great satisfaction, the beneficial effects which will result from its success and prosperity to our common country. They therefore pray that the principles of this Institution, and the probable effects of this system of education upon the public welfare, may be investigated 5 and if found deserving of the patronage of the government of a free people ; that such aid may be afforded to the Institution as shall accomplish the objects proposed ; and in such manner as the wisdom of Congress may deem expedient. Dated at Middletown, January 9th, A. D. 1826 Signed by order and in behalf of the Trustees, GEORGE W. STANLEY, Secretary. STARR & NLLESR….PRINT.

Broadside describing a proposed newspaper publication in Norwich, Vermont, dated 30 January 1846. ; THE POLITICAL AND MILITARY REFORMER Devoted to the support of truly Republican Principles- of a well disciplined Militia -of an American System of Education, and of sound Literature and Science. The Public is respectfully informed that it is proposed to publish a paper at Norwich, State of Vermont, under the above name, to be conducted by an association of gentlemen, on the following general plan, tovvit; 1st. THE POLITICAL DEPARTMENT. This Department will be devoted to advocating and sustaining all such measures as in their practical operations will promote the interest and welfare of the great body of the people-and oppose all those of a contrary character. It , will be open for the free and decorous discussion of all subjects involving the interest of the people, and the welfare of our republican institutions. 2nd. THE MILITARY DEPARTMENT. This Department will be under the control of Capt. ALDEN PARTRIDGE, and will be devoted to sustaining a well organized, and well disciplined militia, as the Constitutional defence of the country, and to the general dissemination of correct military information amongst the great body of the people. It will also contain original dissertations on all the branches pf Military Science and practical.military duty-whether in garrison, camp or active service, illustrated by descriptions of the most celebrated battles, sieges and other military operations, both of ancient and modern times* It will, in fine, embrace all the information necessary to enable officers, non-commissioned officers and privates, to dia-eharge their respective duties correctly in time of war as well as in time of peace. 3d. THE DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION, Will be devoted to the general dissemination of useful knowledge, and to the advocating of such systems of Education as are most practically useful, and at the same time, most in accordance with the civil and political institutions of the country. 4th. IN THE DEPARTMENT OF LITERATURE AND SCIENCE, Selections will be made from the most approved authors, whilst a due proportion of original articles will alsa appear. The latest foreign news will also find a place in the Reformer. The great object will be to make the proposed paper useful and interesting to the great body of our citizens, with-out distinction of party names. The paper will be published weekly, and handsomely printed on good paper, super-royal size, at the moderate price of One Dollar and twenty-five cents IN ADVANCE-or One Dollar and fifty cents at the expiration of six months ; and One Dollar seventy-five cents at the end of the year. Should there be sufficient encouragement, the first number will be issued the latter part of April next-or the early part of May. All who have been educated at Norwich or Middletown, or at any other similar Institutions, and all officers of the .volunteers and militia, are requested to act as agents in procuring subscribers. NOTE.-All agents are requested to make a return of a list of their subscribers to Capt. A. PARTRIDGE.,, at Nor-wich, Vermont, by the2Oth of April. January 30, 1846.

Broadside regarding a proposed academy in Harlem, New York; Partridge should visit there as soon as possible. ; Second copy includes a manuscript list of subscribers to the proposed academy dated 13 December 1827. ; LITERARY, SCIENTIFIC AND MILITARY ACADEMY, AT HARLEM, UNDER THE SUPERINTENDANCE OF CAPT. ALDEN PARTRIDGE. COPY OF THE ORIGINAL PROSPECTUS. PROPOSALS. The undersigned having entered into arrangements for the purchase of two blocks, or about twelve acres of ground, situate on the beautiful plain of Harlem, in the immediate vicinity of Harlem Bridge, at the distance of seven miles from the city of New-York, for the purpose of establishing there a Public School upon the principles of his Military and Scientific Academy at Middletown, (Con.) proposes to cause to be erected upon the premises mentioned, a Collegiate Building four stories and a basement high, calculated for the accommoda­tion of 400 pupils; additional buildings for a commons, a chapel, recitation rooms, &c. to be erected as soon as circumstances will permit. To enable the undersigned to carry these objects into effect, he avails himself of the opportunity offered by his visit to New-York to present the following proposals to the New-York public. 1st. That a capital stock of not less than $50,000 should be formed, divided into shares of $100 each, to be subscribed for by such persons as may be friendly to the plan proposed, and to be paid in instalments of $20 per share, at such times as the Directors or Trustees, to be appointed by the subscribers for said stock, shall establish. 2d. That as soon as $25,000 of said capital stock shall have been subscribed for, a meeting should be called of the subscribers at a proper time and place, when the first instalment of $20 per share should be paid into the hands of Trustees or Directors to be chosen by the subscribers by ballot. 3d. That the first appropriation of the funds subscribed and paid in should go to pay for the ground above named at their first cost, viz. $65 per building lot, and which said ground shall be conveyed to the said Trustees or Directiors in trust for the subscribers and for the uses and purposes of a Public School, upon the plan above proposed. 4th. That the next appropriation of the funds subscribed and paid in should be for the erection of suita­ble buildings upon the plan above proposed, and in such other ways as the said Directors or Trustees shall deem conducive to the welfare of the institution. • 5th. As soon as the establishment shall have been completed, the undersigned would propose to rent the premises for the term of five years at the rate of seven per cent, interest per annum upon the whole capital, with liberty at the expiration of that time, to rent the said premises for a further term of years upon the same terms at the option of the undersigned, he engaging to keep the buildings in repair, all unavoidable wear and tear and deteriorations by time excepted. 6th. The undersigned would reserve to himself the privilege of relinquishing his superintendance and agency of said establishment at any time after five years from the commencement thereof, by giving to the Trustees or Directors one year's notice in writing. 7th. That every person who shall subscribe and actually pay into the hands of the said Trustees or Directors $1000 toward said capital stock, should have the privilege of sending one pupil to said institution for one year free of all expenses of tuition; and every person subscribing and actually paying as aforesaid $2000 to said capital stock, should have a similar privilege of sending one pupil for two years or two pupils for one year, and so on for large* subscriptions. A. PARTRIDGE.

Broadside inviting all past students of Alden Partridge to attend commencement celebrations at the American Literary, Scientific, and Military University in Norwich, Vermont, in August 1846. ; NORWICH COMMENCEMENT CELEBRATION. The undersigned were appointed a committee at the last Anniversary Celebration of the American, Literary, Scientific and Military University at Norwich, Vt., held on the 4th of September, 1845, to address an invitation to all who have been educated under Capt. Partridge, and all other friends of a truly American System of Education, to attend the Commence-ment of this Institution, to be held at Norwich on the third Thursday of August next. The A. L. S. & MILITARY UNIVERSITY, which has existed, with only a change of places, for more than twenty five years, was founded by Capt. Partridge, under whose superintendence it still remains. The system of Education upon which it is based, is of a high order, besides being eminently practical and useful. Whilst the mind, at this Institution, is invig-orated and stored with the truths and beauties of science and literature, the body is strengthened and refreshed by an attend-ance upon Military discipline and practical Engineering. The youth, whose studies are closed, instead of going forth to em-bark in the trials and busy scenes of life with the noblest energies of his body and mind decayed or destroyed by sedentary habits, departs from this Institution with a liberal, useful and scientific education, and usually robust and healthy. It is designed that the commencement on the third Thursday, (20th,) in August next, both in the character of the exer-cises, and in the assemblage of a large number of the old Cadets and friends of the Institution from every part of the Uni-ted States, shall offer attractions and objects of interest, not presented on any preceding like occasion. Several orations will be pronounced, and mostly by gentlemen who have hitherto been Cadets under Capt. Partridge, and who have or will be selected so as to represent each class of Cadets, as well those at Norwich originally, as those who were at Middletown, Ct. after the removal of the Academy to that place, and those at Norwich since the re-establishment of the Institution upon its present basis. We trust that the attendance on this Commencement Celebration will be worthy of the character of the old Cadets, who will then have an opportunity of gathering around their "old Alma Mater" of reviewing the scenes of early days, and taking by the hand once more their old and tried instructor, commander and friend. Besides the public exercises of the occasion, a subject intimately connected with the welfare and perpetuity of the Institution and its system of education will come before the Alumni for their discussion and action. We confidently expect a meeting of all friends of a liberal and useful education who can conveniently be present on that day. W. S. SHERWOOD, N. Y. D. H. DUST IN, MASS. C. H. SARGENT. OHIO. H. J. HATHAWAY, CONN. F. P. FLETCHER, VT. COMMITTEE, J. T. LINCOLN. ME. W. W. H. DAVIS, Pa W. L. LFE, N. Y. W. E. LEWIS, VT. MAY 20th, 1846. I cheerfully join in the invitation and request contained in the foregoing Circular, and hope there will be a general attend-ance of my former pupils, and of all the friends of liberal and useful education. It is expected that the Exercises will be concluded with a Levee and dancing assembly on the evening of the 20th of August. A. PARTRIDGE.

The M. H. Ross Papers contain information pertaining to labor, politics, social issues of the twentieth century, coal mining and its resulting lifestyle, as well as photographs and audio materials. The collection is made up of five different accessions; L2001-05, which is contained in boxes one through 104, L2002-09 in boxes 106 through 120, L2006-16 in boxes 105 and 120, L2001-01 in boxes 120-121, and L2012-20 in boxes 122-125. The campaign materials consist of items from the 1940 and 1948 political campaigns in which Ross participated. These items include campaign cards, posters, speech transcripts, news clippings, rally materials, letters to voters, and fliers. Organizing and arbitration materials covers labor organizing events from "Operation Dixie" in Georgia, the furniture workers in North Carolina, and the Mine-Mill workers in the Western United States. Organizing materials include fliers, correspondence, news articles, radio transcripts, and some related photos. Arbitration files consist of agreements, decisions, and agreement booklets. The social and political research files cover a wide time period (1930's to the late 1970's/early 1980's). The topics include mainly the Ku Klux Klan, racism, Communism, Red Scare, red baiting, United States history, and literature. These files consist mostly of news and journal articles. Ross interacted with coal miners while doing work for the United Mine Workers Association (UMWA) and while working at the Fairmont Clinic in West Virginia. Included in these related files are books, news articles, journals, UMWA reports, and coal miner oral histories conducted by Ross. Tying in to all of the activities Ross participated in during his life were his research and manuscript files. He wrote numerous newspaper and journal articles on history and labor. Later, as he worked for the UMWA and at the Fairmont Clinic, he wrote more in-depth articles about coal miners, their lifestyle, and medical problems they faced (while the Southern Labor Archives has many of Ross's coal mining and lifestyle articles, it does not have any of his medical articles). Along with these articles are the research files Ross collected to write them, which consist of notes, books, and newspaper and journal articles. In additional to his professional career, Ross was adamant about documenting his and his wife's family history in the oral history format. Of particular interest are the recordings of his interviews with his wife's family - they were workers, musicians, and singers of labor and folk songs. Finally, in this collection are a number of photographs and slides, which include images of organizing, coal mining (from the late 19th through 20th centuries), and Appalachia. Of note is a small photo album from the 1930s which contains images from the Summer School for Workers, and more labor organizing. A few audio items are available as well, such as Ross political speeches and an oral history in which Ross was interviewed by his daughter, Jane Ross Davis in 1986. All photographic and audio-visual materials are at the end of their respective series. ; Myron Howard "Mike" Ross was born November 9, 1919 in New York City. He dropped out of school when he was seventeen and moved to Texas, where he worked on a farm. From 1936 until 1939, Ross worked in a bakery in North Carolina. In the summer of 1938, he attended the Southern School for Workers in Asheville, North Carolina. During the fall of 1938, Ross would attend the first Southern Conference on Human Welfare in Birmingham, Alabama. He would attend this conference again in 1940 in Chattanooga, Tennessee. From 1939 to 1940, Ross worked for the United Mine Workers Non-Partisan League in North Carolina, working under John L. Lewis. He was hired as a union organizer by the United Mine Workers of America, and sent to Saltville, Virginia and Rockwood, Tennessee. In 1940, Ross ran for a seat on city council on the People's Platform in Charlotte, North Carolina. During this time, he also married Anne "Buddie" West of Kennesaw, Georgia. From 1941 until 1945, Ross served as an infantryman for the United States Army. He sustained injuries near the Battle of the Bulge in the winter of 1944. From 1945 until 1949, Ross worked for the International Union of Mine, Mill and Smelter Workers, then part of the Congress of Industrial Organizations (CIO), as a union organizer. He was sent to Macon, Georgia, Savannah, Georgia and to Winston-Salem, North Carolina, where he worked with the United Furniture Workers Union. He began handling arbitration for the unions. In 1948, Ross ran for United States Congress on the Progressive Party ticket in North Carolina. He also served as the secretary for the North Carolina Progressive Party. Ross attended the University of North Carolina law school from 1949 to 1952. He graduated with honors but was denied the bar on the grounds of "character." From 1952 until 1955, he worked for the Mine, Mill and Smelter Workers as a union organizer, first in New Mexico (potash mines) and then in Arizona (copper mines). From 1955 to 1957, Ross attended the Columbia University School of Public Health. He worked for the United Mine Workers of America Welfare and Retirement Fund from 1957 to 1958, where he represented the union in expenditure of health care for mining workers. By 1958, Ross began plans for what would become the Fairmont Clinic, a prepaid group practice in Fairmont, West Virginia, which had the mission of providing high quality medical care for miners and their families. From 1958 until 1978, Ross served as administrator of the Fairmont Clinic. As a result of this work, Ross began researching coal mining, especially coal mining lifestyle, heritage and history of coal mining and disasters. He would interview over one hundred miners (coal miners). Eventually, Ross began writing a manuscript about the history of coal mining. Working for the Rural Practice Program of the University of North Carolina from 1980 until 1987, Ross taught in the medical school. M. H. Ross died on January 31, 1987 in Chapel Hill, North Carolina. ; Digitization of the M. H. Ross Papers was funded by the National Historical Publications and Records Commission.

The M. H. Ross Papers contain information pertaining to labor, politics, social issues of the twentieth century, coal mining and its resulting lifestyle, as well as photographs and audio materials. The collection is made up of five different accessions; L2001-05, which is contained in boxes one through 104, L2002-09 in boxes 106 through 120, L2006-16 in boxes 105 and 120, L2001-01 in boxes 120-121, and L2012-20 in boxes 122-125. The campaign materials consist of items from the 1940 and 1948 political campaigns in which Ross participated. These items include campaign cards, posters, speech transcripts, news clippings, rally materials, letters to voters, and fliers. Organizing and arbitration materials covers labor organizing events from "Operation Dixie" in Georgia, the furniture workers in North Carolina, and the Mine-Mill workers in the Western United States. Organizing materials include fliers, correspondence, news articles, radio transcripts, and some related photos. Arbitration files consist of agreements, decisions, and agreement booklets. The social and political research files cover a wide time period (1930's to the late 1970's/early 1980's). The topics include mainly the Ku Klux Klan, racism, Communism, Red Scare, red baiting, United States history, and literature. These files consist mostly of news and journal articles. Ross interacted with coal miners while doing work for the United Mine Workers Association (UMWA) and while working at the Fairmont Clinic in West Virginia. Included in these related files are books, news articles, journals, UMWA reports, and coal miner oral histories conducted by Ross. Tying in to all of the activities Ross participated in during his life were his research and manuscript files. He wrote numerous newspaper and journal articles on history and labor. Later, as he worked for the UMWA and at the Fairmont Clinic, he wrote more in-depth articles about coal miners, their lifestyle, and medical problems they faced (while the Southern Labor Archives has many of Ross's coal mining and lifestyle articles, it does not have any of his medical articles). Along with these articles are the research files Ross collected to write them, which consist of notes, books, and newspaper and journal articles. In additional to his professional career, Ross was adamant about documenting his and his wife's family history in the oral history format. Of particular interest are the recordings of his interviews with his wife's family - they were workers, musicians, and singers of labor and folk songs. Finally, in this collection are a number of photographs and slides, which include images of organizing, coal mining (from the late 19th through 20th centuries), and Appalachia. Of note is a small photo album from the 1930s which contains images from the Summer School for Workers, and more labor organizing. A few audio items are available as well, such as Ross political speeches and an oral history in which Ross was interviewed by his daughter, Jane Ross Davis in 1986. All photographic and audio-visual materials are at the end of their respective series. ; Myron Howard "Mike" Ross was born November 9, 1919 in New York City. He dropped out of school when he was seventeen and moved to Texas, where he worked on a farm. From 1936 until 1939, Ross worked in a bakery in North Carolina. In the summer of 1938, he attended the Southern School for Workers in Asheville, North Carolina. During the fall of 1938, Ross would attend the first Southern Conference on Human Welfare in Birmingham, Alabama. He would attend this conference again in 1940 in Chattanooga, Tennessee. From 1939 to 1940, Ross worked for the United Mine Workers Non-Partisan League in North Carolina, working under John L. Lewis. He was hired as a union organizer by the United Mine Workers of America, and sent to Saltville, Virginia and Rockwood, Tennessee. In 1940, Ross ran for a seat on city council on the People's Platform in Charlotte, North Carolina. During this time, he also married Anne "Buddie" West of Kennesaw, Georgia. From 1941 until 1945, Ross served as an infantryman for the United States Army. He sustained injuries near the Battle of the Bulge in the winter of 1944. From 1945 until 1949, Ross worked for the International Union of Mine, Mill and Smelter Workers, then part of the Congress of Industrial Organizations (CIO), as a union organizer. He was sent to Macon, Georgia, Savannah, Georgia and to Winston-Salem, North Carolina, where he worked with the United Furniture Workers Union. He began handling arbitration for the unions. In 1948, Ross ran for United States Congress on the Progressive Party ticket in North Carolina. He also served as the secretary for the North Carolina Progressive Party. Ross attended the University of North Carolina law school from 1949 to 1952. He graduated with honors but was denied the bar on the grounds of "character." From 1952 until 1955, he worked for the Mine, Mill and Smelter Workers as a union organizer, first in New Mexico (potash mines) and then in Arizona (copper mines). From 1955 to 1957, Ross attended the Columbia University School of Public Health. He worked for the United Mine Workers of America Welfare and Retirement Fund from 1957 to 1958, where he represented the union in expenditure of health care for mining workers. By 1958, Ross began plans for what would become the Fairmont Clinic, a prepaid group practice in Fairmont, West Virginia, which had the mission of providing high quality medical care for miners and their families. From 1958 until 1978, Ross served as administrator of the Fairmont Clinic. As a result of this work, Ross began researching coal mining, especially coal mining lifestyle, heritage and history of coal mining and disasters. He would interview over one hundred miners (coal miners). Eventually, Ross began writing a manuscript about the history of coal mining. Working for the Rural Practice Program of the University of North Carolina from 1980 until 1987, Ross taught in the medical school. M. H. Ross died on January 31, 1987 in Chapel Hill, North Carolina. ; Digitization of the M. H. Ross Papers was funded by the National Historical Publications and Records Commission.