Tucked in with my mother's belongings was this original drawing of a coal miner by artist Frank Melega of Brownsville, Pa. He gave it to her in January of 1996. I have always appreciated Mr. Melega's work, because he was able to capture the toils and hardships of the life of the coal miners. Mr. Melega's son, who was also named Frank, was my art teacher at Jefferson-Morgan High School. Click here to learn more about Frank Melega and his art. by Randi Ross Marodi - randileeross@gmail.com
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