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WEST VIRGINIA: COAL MINE. Shift change at the coal mine in Maidsville, West Virginia
WEST VIRGINIA: COAL MINE.
Shift change at the coal mine in Maidsville, West Virginia. Photograph by Marion Post Wolcott, September 1938
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Media ID 13642532
1938 Coal Coal Mine Headlamp Helmet Marion Miner Mining Post September Sign Stairway Storefront Town Waiting West Virginia Wolcott Unidentified
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Standard Size Mouse Pad 7.75" x 9..25". High density Neoprene w linen surface. Easy to clean, stain resistant finish. Rounded corners.
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Estimated Image Size (if not cropped) is 23.7cm x 16.7cm (9.3" x 6.6")
Estimated Product Size is 23.7cm x 20.2cm (9.3" x 8")
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Shift Change - The Rhythm of Life in a West Virginia Coal Mine
EDITORS COMMENTS
. This photograph captures the essence of life in a small coal mining town in Maidsville, West Virginia, during September 1938. Taken by Marion Post Wolcott, an American photographer known for her powerful images depicting social issues, this print showcases the daily routine at a coal mine. In this snapshot frozen in time, we witness the shift change at dawn as miners gather outside the mine entrance. Clad in their helmets and headlamps, these hardworking men patiently wait to descend into the depths of darkness where they will toil tirelessly extracting coal from beneath the earth's surface. The scene is filled with anticipation and camaraderie as unidentified miners exchange stories and share laughs while waiting for their turn to enter. A sign above them reads "WEST VIRGINIA: COAL MINE" serving as a constant reminder of both pride and danger associated with their occupation. The storefronts lining the street stand silent witnesses to this daily ritual - stairways leading up to unknown destinations hinting at other lives lived beyond mining. This image serves as a poignant reminder of how deeply intertwined communities were with these mines; their livelihoods dependent on its success or failure. Marion Post Wolcott's photograph not only captures a moment frozen in time but also sheds light on an era when coal mining was an integral part of West Virginia's identity. It stands testament to the resilience and determination of those who worked tirelessly underground, shaping both
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