Capt. George Haldeman of Haldeman Elder Trans-Atlantic Flight.He was a pioneering aviator who barnstormed and set flight records. In 1921 he made one of the first trans-continental flights from Florida to California.
'Coal Opening - Coal being taken out for domestic purposes. Located about two miles west of Dunlow Station, W. Va. MP-524 plus 2000-ft., near Syracuse BC.'
Distant View of a Wagon and Truck Mine, Mingo County, W. Va.
Date:
1932/09/16
Description:
Coal Mine, now in operation, located about opposite the mouth of Camp Branch west of Dingess, W. Va. The coal from this mine is being handled by wagons and trucks.
Gas Station along an unpaved road. 'Missouri Branch - Picture taken from Highway, U. S. Routh #52, looking west. Norfolk and Western Railroad in the distance beyond the far end of Highway Bridge over Twelve Pole Creek. Also, junction of County Road along Twelve Pole Creek with U. S. Route #52.'
'Showing the opening of a mine now in operation. This mine is served by trucks and wagons. Located on the opposite side of the mountain from the location formerly occupied by the 'Hope Splint Mine', and being about one-half mile due west from Ferguson Station. There is a certificate dated August 8, 1932, on a bulletin board inside of the opening. This certificate was issued by the State Mine Examiner of West Virginia to Spino and Wait Coal Company, Ferguson, W. Va., Mine #1, and is signed by W. D. Copley, Inspector, Matewan, W. Va.'