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1. Coal Mine No. 7 and 8 Viewed from Trestle Over West Fork River, Monongah, W. Va.

IDNO:
028422
Title:
Coal Mine No. 7 and 8 Viewed from Trestle Over West Fork River, Monongah, W. Va.
Date:
1907
The Monongah Mine disaster occurred on December 6, 1907 and has been described as the worst mining disaster in American history. An explosion thought to have been caused by the ignition of methane ignited the coal dust in mines number 6 and 8, killing hundreds of workers.

2. Monongah Mine After Explosion, Monongah, W. Va.

IDNO:
041522
Title:
Monongah Mine After Explosion, Monongah, W. Va.
Date:
1907/12
Description:
The Monongah Mine disaster occurred on December 6, 1907 and has been described as the worst mining disaster in American history. An explosion thought to have been caused by the ignition of methane ignited the coal dust in mines number 6 and 8, killing hundreds of workers.