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WEST VIRGINIA: COAL MINE. Coal miners waiting for their next trip into the mine in Maidsville
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WEST VIRGINIA: COAL MINE. Coal miners waiting for their next trip into the mine in Maidsville
WEST VIRGINIA: COAL MINE.
Coal miners waiting for their next trip into the mine in Maidsville, West Virginia. Photograph by Marion Post Wolcott, September 1938
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1938 Bulletin Coal Coal Mine Headlamp Helmet Marion Miner Mining Post September Shack Smoking Waiting West Virginia Wolcott Unidentified
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This powerful photograph captures the resilience and camaraderie of coal miners in Maidsville, West Virginia during a time when their work was vital to the nation's energy production. Taken by Marion Post Wolcott in September 1938, it provides a glimpse into the early days of coal mining in America. In this image, we see a group of men patiently waiting for their next trip into the mine. Their worn helmets and headlamps serve as reminders of the dangerous conditions they face daily underground. The makeshift shack behind them hints at the simplicity of their living quarters, highlighting their dedication to providing for themselves and their families. The photograph also offers an intimate portrayal of these miners' lives outside of work. One unidentified man can be seen smoking a cigarette, perhaps finding solace or respite from the arduous labor that awaits him below ground. Through Wolcott's lens, we are transported back in time to witness firsthand the grit and determination etched on these miners' faces. Their unwavering commitment to extracting coal from deep within West Virginia's mountains speaks volumes about their character and sacrifice. This print serves as a poignant reminder of our country's industrial heritage and honors those who risked everything beneath the earth's surface to power our nation forward.
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