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A Pictorial Walk Through
the 20th Century

Mine Rescuers


Rescuers resting and writing notes in room no. 4, 1st south entry of the Sunnyside Coal Mine, Evansville, IN where an explosion killed six miners, March 20, 1909.

Picture of Early Mine rescue Men


Two causes of explosions in underground mines in the late 1800's and early 1900's are evidenced in this picture, open flame cap lamps, and smoking.

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