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This image is a postcard that depicts the Anthracite Coal Mines.

This photograph is a panoramic view that is looking east from the court house on public square. While it is a little bit difficult to tell, there are mining buildings in the background of the photograph.

This is a photograph of a wood turning lathe made of scrape materials. The photograph has handwritten notes on the back, which also specifies the date June 24th.

This photograph shows a tool sharpening forge that was used by miners in the early 20th century. This specific tool sharpening forge is located in Number 4 Colliery. This is another photograph that includes handwritten notes on the back of the it…

This photograph shows an old slope with a temporary mine fan. The mine fan was erected after a fire in 1925. The handwritten notes on the back of the photograph also indicate the date of June 24th.

This is a photograph that depicts a mine tunnel that is partly boarded up with wooden panels. Unfortunately, not much else is known about this particular photograph, including the photographer and the location.

This is a photograph that shows a timber wall inside of a mine tunnel.

This photograph shows a man on top of a hopper car. The man can be seen on the left of the car. While it is difficult to determine what he is doing in the photograph, it can be deduced that he is trying to empty the car.

The photograph here shows a miner on top of a coal car. Unfortunately, the location of the photograph and the photographer are unknown.

This postcard depicts a miner trapped under a collapsed roof at an Anthracite Coal Mine. Considering there were mining accidents and disasters that occurred in northeastern Pennsylvania, the men and boys who worked in the coal mines were exposed to…