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An explosion in the mine killed 115 miners and trapped 41 for five days. Survivors told stories of chewing leather shoelaces and the inner bark on chestnut mine props to stave off hunger. The men in the photo are unidentified.

Layland Mine Disaster, Fayette County, W. Va.

Identifier:
047598
Collection Number:
A&M 3762
Title:
Layland Mine Disaster, Fayette County, W. Va.
Date:
1915
Description:
An explosion in the mine killed 115 miners and trapped 41 for five days. Survivors told stories of chewing leather shoelaces and the inner bark on chestnut mine props to stave off hunger. The men in the photo are unidentified.
Acquisition Source:
Trial, Stephen D. & Fred Long
Acquisition Method:
Gift
Medium:
print
Projects:
West Virginia History OnView