Tams was an unusual coal operator in several ways. First, he retained his company's independence at a time when most operations were being consolidated into large conglomerations. He didn't sell out until he retired in 1955. Another thing that separated Tams from other coal operators is that he lived his long life in the same town as many of his miners. The town of Tams was a model coal camp for its time. And his modest bachelor home was no larger than those occupied by most of his miners. His major indulgence was a sizable personal library. W. P. Tams is considered the last of the old-time coal barons. (Contributed by: https://www.findagrave.com/user/profile/47575012 )
Tams was an unusual coal operator in several ways. First, he retained his company's independence at a time when most operations were being consolidated into large conglomerations. He didn't sell out until he retired in 1955. Another thing that separated Tams from other coal operators is that he lived his long life in the same town as many of his miners. The town of Tams was a model coal camp for its time. And his modest bachelor home was no larger than those occupied by most of his miners. His major indulgence was a sizable personal library. W. P. Tams is considered the last of the old-time coal barons. (Contributed by: https://www.findagrave.com/user/profile/47575012 )
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