mudwerks: Coal Miner, circa 1910 (by John McNab) Somewhere in Pennsylvania. Photographer: Lewis W. Hines. That’s one hell of a photo. My great grandfather and great uncles all worked coal mines near Scranton, PA in 1910. The stories I’ve heard are terrible. I don’t even like going into caves.

mudwerks:

Coal Miner, circa 1910 (by John McNab)

Somewhere in Pennsylvania.

Photographer: Lewis W. Hines.

That’s one hell of a photo. My great grandfather and great uncles all worked coal mines near Scranton, PA in 1910. The stories I’ve heard are terrible. I don’t even like going into caves.

Source: Flickr / johnmcnab
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    My mom’s dad died in a coal mine in W Va, in the mid 30s.
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