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Bureau of Mines, Dept. of Int. between 1910 and 1920. Creator: Harris & Ewing. Bureau of Mines, Dept. of Int. between 1910 and 1920. Creator: Harris & Ewing
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Bureau of Mines, Dept. of Int. between 1910 and 1920. Creator: Harris & Ewing. Bureau of Mines, Dept. of Int. between 1910 and 1920. Creator: Harris & Ewing
Bureau of Mines, Dept. of Int. between 1910 and 1920. Man placing samples in a furnace. The United States Bureau of Mines (USBM) was the primary US government agency conducting scientific research and disseminating information on the extraction, processing, use, and conservation of mineral resources
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This photograph, captured between 1910 and 1920 by the renowned Harris & Ewing studio, offers a glimpse into the United States Bureau of Mines (USBM) during an era of significant industrial growth. The image shows a laboratory worker carefully placing mineral samples into a furnace, surrounded by scientific apparatus and tools. The USBM was a pioneering government agency, dedicated to conducting research and disseminating information on the extraction, processing, use, and conservation of mineral resources. The agency played a crucial role in advancing the nation's industrial capabilities, particularly in the fields of mining and physics. The laboratory setting in this photograph underscores the importance of scientific inquiry and innovation during this period. The worker, dressed in protective clothing, uses tongs to handle the hot samples, demonstrating the precautions necessary when working with minerals. The furnace, a key piece of equipment in mineral processing, is visible in the background. This image, part of the Harris & Ewing Collection at the Library of Congress, is a testament to the dedication and expertise of the scientists and researchers at the Bureau of Mines. Their work paved the way for advancements in mining technology and the responsible use of natural resources, shaping the industrial landscape of the United States and contributing to its economic growth.
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