Coal Mine Trapper Boy, Harrison County, W. Va.

Identifier:

047037

Title:

Coal Mine Trapper Boy, Harrison County, W. Va.

Date:

1908

Creator:

Hines, Lewis

Description:

Vance, a 15 years old trapper boy, whose job it was to open and closed the door, allowing mine trains to enter and exit. Vance earned $1.60 a week.

Subjects:

Coal Mines and Mining--Mine Interiors., Coal miners., Coal miners--Salaries., Mine railroad trains.

Geographic:

Harrison County (W. Va.)

Acquisition Method:

Acquired

Medium:

print

Projects:

West Virginia History OnView