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WEST VIRGINIA: COAL MINE. The next trip. Coal miners sitting in a mining car
WEST VIRGINIA: COAL MINE.
The next trip. Coal miners sitting in a mining car, ready to go into the mine shaft at Maidsville, West Virginia. Photograph by Marion Post Wolcott, September 1938
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Media ID 13213879
1938 Coal Farm Security Administration Flashlight Great Depression Helmet Industry Lamp Marion Mine Miner Mining Car New Deal Post Riding September Southeastern West Virginia Wolcott
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This powerful photograph captures a moment in time that reflects the resilience and determination of coal miners during one of America's most challenging periods. Taken by Marion Post Wolcott in September 1938, it showcases a group of West Virginia coal miners preparing for their next trip into the depths of Maidsville mine shaft. In this image, we see these brave men sitting inside a mining car, ready to embark on another grueling shift underground. Their faces reveal both weariness and resolve as they don helmets and hold lamps, essential tools for their dangerous work. The dim light from their flashlights casts shadows on the rugged walls surrounding them, emphasizing the harsh conditions they face daily. During this era marked by economic hardship - known as the Great Depression - industries like coal mining played a crucial role in providing employment opportunities for countless Americans. This photograph serves as a testament to the vital contribution made by these hardworking individuals who risked their lives to fuel industrial growth. Wolcott's composition beautifully captures not only the physicality but also the camaraderie among these miners. It reminds us of their unwavering spirit and dedication despite enduring arduous labor deep beneath southeastern West Virginia's surface. As we reflect upon this image today, let us honor those who labored tirelessly in mines across America, shaping our nation's history while facing unimaginable challenges with courage and perseverance.
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