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ID Tag 423, Missing bottom, completely rusted

A map of the "Middle Tier of the Third Division" of Kingston Township, showing land plots and owners, as well as the tier boundaries.

A box of mining squibs. 100 no. 1 squibs, Metallic and composite paper. Fire, water ad gas proof.

A brown tube approximately an inch diameter, says "60% super dynamite, danger, illegible words, on bottom in bold letters it says DUMMY."

A box containing mining squibs. The label reads "The New American Miners' improved squib consists of the tube having an inner match coated or saturated with rapidly burning substance, and an outer match secured to the tube over the inner match. The…

This is a photograph that shows a 24 inch hole in an unidentified mine. While the specific location is unknown, there is writing on the back of the photograph that indicates that this hole is between Number 12 and Number 11 Gangways. The date of…

This photograph shows a 3-D model of the substrata under the Susquehanna River. The Model was made by N. Grier Parke, who was the mining engineer for the Lehigh Valley Coal Company.

This is a photograph of a 48 inch auger hole between Number 13 and Number 12 Gangways in an unidentified mine. An auger is a tool that is used to bore holes in the ground. Auger mining is a technique used to get additional coal by drilling large…

A map showing the plots and ownership of the lands purchased by the Susquehanna Company south of the 42nd parallel.

This photo depicts a ribbon cutting ceremony in front of Pomeroy's, with a large cake with several candles hoisted above, a marching band, as well as a roll of ribbon with the American Legion emblazoned on the roll.