The Widow Maker

Description

Two men working with a drill. Written on verso: "'The Widow Maker' guaranteed to kill in 3 years. Taken care of by law now." Written on original negative sleeve: "Men in mine using drill which creates dust said to kill a man in three years because of effect on lung." Written on image recto: "[?] Drill at Missoula Upper Mine."

Details
Title

The Widow Maker

Description

Two men working with a drill. Written on verso: "'The Widow Maker' guaranteed to kill in 3 years. Taken care of by law now." Written on original negative sleeve: "Men in mine using drill which creates dust said to kill a man in three years because of effect on lung." Written on image recto: "[?] Drill at Missoula Upper Mine."

Topical Subject(s)

Copper mining
Copper miners
Men
Mining equipment

Geographical Subject(s)

Missoula (Mont.)

Language

eng

Notes (Physical)

Series III, Box 1, Folder 50, #1867. 17.145 x 12.7 cm.

Type of Resource

still image

Source

Amistad Research Center ( http://www.amistadresearchcenter.org/ )

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Contact Information

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