In honor of the state's 200th birthday, Our Missouri will feature a series throughout 2021 entitled "Bicentennial Book Club," which highlights influential books related to Missouri and examines how scholars, historians, and authors dissect major topics in the state's history. So, join the "Book Club" to hear about award-winning publications that detail the state's diverse history, as well as the stories behind the stories featured within their pages. This episode features a conversation with Jarod Roll about his contributions to the study of labor history, particularly through his books, Spirit of Rebellion, The Gospel of the Working Class, and Poor Man's Fortune.
Episode & Banner Image: Lead Mine in Jasper County, Missouri, date unknown [Jack Williams Photograph Collection (P0711), SHSMO]