Retired lawyer turns to University Libraries to unearth story of coal miner and alumnus William Tams
August 06, 2024
August 06, 2024
BLACKSBURG, Virginia, Aug. 6 -- Virginia Tech issued the following news:
When retired attorney John Woodhouse decided to delve into the rich history of coal mining in Appalachia, he turned to University Libraries at Virginia Tech.
Woodhouse, a Radford resident since 1965, is working on two books about early 20th century influential figures.
His first book is a biography of Virginia Tech alumnus, forgotten hero, and coal mine operator Maj. William Purviance . . .
When retired attorney John Woodhouse decided to delve into the rich history of coal mining in Appalachia, he turned to University Libraries at Virginia Tech.
Woodhouse, a Radford resident since 1965, is working on two books about early 20th century influential figures.
His first book is a biography of Virginia Tech alumnus, forgotten hero, and coal mine operator Maj. William Purviance . . .