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Row of houses along a road with somebody walking in the distance.

3133. Row of Houses in Coal Town

Two miners drill holes prior to placing charges. 'Holes are bored at proper intervals for shooting.'

3134. Miners Drilling Holes

'Students of Mining Engineering at WVU being instructed in mine rescue work.' The students are dressed in rescue attire and the Mine Rescue Car is parked behind them.

3135. Students of Mining Engineering at West Virginia University

Two miners at work. A sign above their heads reads 'No Loafing Allowed'.

3136. No Loafing Allowed

One man drives an electric locomotive that transports the miners out of the mine.

3137. Coal Miners in Carts Exiting Mine

'The coal field doctor is paid monthly by the miners to keep the miners and their families well.'

3138. Coal Field Doctor

Miners take a break from placing timber that helps support the roof.

3139. Placing Timber Supports in a Mine at Mill Creek, W. Va.

Miners stand outside of the west portal at Little Bull

3140. West Portal, Little Bull Mine

3141. Low Ceiling, Miners Seated in a Shuttle

3142. Miner Boring a Hole Prior to Placing a Charge

Bone Pickers in a Pocahontas Coalfield tipple, 1933.

3143. Bone Pickers in Action at a Pocahontas Coal Field Tipple

Houses in a coal town with a few cars parked along the street.

3144. Houses Line Street in Powhatan, W. Va.