Irish-born Mary Harris Jones became Mother Jones, the voice of the American worker and the coal miners in particular. Once called “The Most Dangerous Woman in America,” she was a fiery orator and fearless organizer for the Mine Workers during the first two decades of the 20th century. She helped coordinate major strikes, secure bans on child labor, and co-founded the trade union, Industrial Workers of the World. From Pennsylvania to Colorado, from Mexico to Milwaukee, Wisconsin, Mother Jones advocated, agitated and testified before Congress for "human conditions for human beings".

Join us for a night with Mother Jones. Presented by Paris Carnegie Public Library and Historical Women of Letters. Mother Jones will speak for approximately 45 Minutes, followed by a question-and-answer session.

Please note, the library will be closed on October 12 during normal hours. The library will open at 5:30 for attendees to arrive and be seated, and the program will begin at 6. Registration is not required.