Eleven Complete Mine Rescue Course, 1961
A newspaper photograph of the eleven employees of the Hegins Mining Company, Schuylkill County, Pennsylvania, who completed a course in first aid and mine rescue. The photo appeared in the […]
Bootleg Miners Riot at Donaldson, 1941
A portrait of Gov. Arthur H. James (1883-1973), a Republican who took the side of the “bootleg” miners in the debate over strip mining in the southern anthracite coal fields. […]
Breaker Boys in a Screen Room
An undated photo post card view of the interior of a coal breaker showing young breaker boys at work sorting coal in a Screen Room. Note the task master standing […]
Shamokin – Carpenters at Edgewood Park Pavilion
A 1908 photo post card view of two carpenters working on a new part of the pavilion at Edgewood Park, Shamokin, Northumberland County, Pennsylvania. The carpenters are not identified by […]
Bear Valley Mine Explosion Kills Six, 1908 (5)
This post is part of a series of articles on the explosion that occurred at Bear Valley, No. 1 Shaft, Summit Branch Colliery, near Williamstown, Dauphin County, Pennsylvania, July 15, […]
Porter Tunnel Mine Disaster Photos (5a)
The Porter Tunnel mine disaster occurred on March 1, 1977, near Tower City, Schuylkill County, Pennsylvania. Related photos appeared in editions of the Evening Herald, Pottsville, on subsequent dates. Ronald […]
Porter Tunnel Mine Disaster Photos (4a)
The Porter Tunnel mine disaster occurred on March 1, 1977, near Tower City, Schuylkill County, Pennsylvania. Related photos appeared in editions of the Evening Herald, Pottsville, on subsequent dates. A […]
Porter Tunnel Mine Disaster Photos (3a)
The Porter Tunnel mine disaster occurred on March 1, 1977, near Tower City, Schuylkill County, Pennsylvania. Related photos appeared in editions of the Evening Herald, Pottsville, on subsequent dates. Cars […]