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WEST VIRGINIA: COAL MINE. Coal miners coming out of the mine at the end of the
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WEST VIRGINIA: COAL MINE. Coal miners coming out of the mine at the end of the
WEST VIRGINIA: COAL MINE.
Coal miners coming out of the mine at the end of the day shift in Maidsville, West Virginia. Photograph by Marion Post Wolcott, September 1938
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1938 Coal Coal Mine Helmet Marion Mine Miner Mining Mining Car Post West Virginia Wolcott Unidentified
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This powerful photograph captures a significant moment in the history of West Virginia's coal mining industry. Taken by Marion Post Wolcott in September 1938, it depicts coal miners emerging from the depths of a mine at the end of their day shift in Maidsville, West Virginia. The image showcases the harsh realities faced by these hardworking men who toiled underground to extract coal for America's growing industrial needs. Each miner is adorned with a helmet, symbolizing both their dedication to safety and the dangers they encountered daily. Their weary faces tell stories of physical exertion and resilience as they ascend from darkness into daylight. Wolcott's composition skillfully portrays the vastness of this subterranean world through an exterior shot that includes a mining car parked nearby. The presence of an unidentified worker adds anonymity but also represents countless others who shared similar experiences during this era. As we reflect on this snapshot from history, it serves as a reminder of the sacrifices made by these brave individuals whose labor fueled progress but often came at great personal cost. This photograph stands as a testament to their unwavering commitment and contribution to West Virginia's rich mining heritage.
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