The Night Shift at Short Mountain Colliery
An undated photo entitled “Night Shift at Short Mountain Colliery.” The photograph was probably taken at Bear Gap near Lykens and Wiconisco, Dauphin County, Pennsylvania and has been the subject […]
Interior View of a Mine Tunnel
An undated photo post card view of the interior of a mine tunnel at St. Clair, Pennsylvania, showing men and a mule. This was a typical coal mining scene. ____________________________ […]
Elizabethville – Playtimer Industries – Job Ad, 1973
A job ad from a local newspaper, 12 September 1973, from Playtimer Industries, Ltd., 527 West Main Street, Elizabethville, Pennsylvania 17023. The ad reads: WANTED SEWING FLOOR MECHANIC EXPERIENCED EXCELLENT […]
Carrie [Hoke] McGeary (1910-1941) – Ladies’ Garment Workers Union
Following the death of Carrie [Hoke] McGeary on 30 June 1941, forelady of the Elizabethville Dress Factory, Elizabethville, Dauphin County, Pennsylvania, the Local 108, of the International Ladies’ Garment Workers […]
Working Inside an Anthracite Coal Mine
An undated colorized photo post card view of the interior of an anthracite coal mine with men loading coal. While the picture is generic, it could have been taken at […]
Mules Pulling a Coal Car Outside Mine
An undated photo post card of mules pulling a coal car, assisted by three men – one in front and two at rear. The view is said to be of […]
Breaker Boys at Work
An undated photo post card view of the interior of a coal breaker with the Breaker Boys at work. While the card states that the scene is from a breaker […]
Driver Boys at Bear Gap
An undated photo post card published for Frank Wynn entitled “The Driver Boys Friend,” at the coal mining operation at Bear Gap near Lykens and Wiconisco, Dauphin County, Pennsylvania. _____________________________ […]