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A group of men inspect the damage caused by an explosion at the mine. Subjects unidentified.

1. Aftermath of Boomer Mine Explosion, Boomer, W. Va.

IDNO:
052097
Title:
Aftermath of Boomer Mine Explosion, Boomer, W. Va.
Date:
1915
Description:
A group of men inspect the damage caused by an explosion at the mine. Subjects unidentified.
The nineteen survivors of the Layland mine explosion are pictured together outside of the mine entrance. The accident left 112 miners dead. The mine was operated by the New River and Pocahontas Consolidated Coal Company.

2. Survivors of the Layland Mine Explosion, Layland, W. Va.

IDNO:
052155
Title:
Survivors of the Layland Mine Explosion, Layland, W. Va.
Date:
1915/03/02
Description:
The nineteen survivors of the Layland mine explosion are pictured together outside of the mine entrance. The accident left 112 miners dead. The mine was operated by the New River and Pocahontas Consolidated Coal Company.
From left to right are Clarence Stone, George Beckingham, Fred Ohlinger, Harry Witcher, and Captain Bill Ward.

3. Mine Rescue Team from Kilsyth at Eccles Mine Explosion, Eccles, W. Va.

IDNO:
052112
Title:
Mine Rescue Team from Kilsyth at Eccles Mine Explosion, Eccles, W. Va.
Date:
1926
Description:
From left to right are Clarence Stone, George Beckingham, Fred Ohlinger, Harry Witcher, and Captain Bill Ward.