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'An overall view of the new plant at Williams No. 98 Mine of Consolidation Coal Compnay (W. Va.) is shown. Coal comes from the mine on a 558 foot conveyor belt at the left to the top of the plant past the old tipple (shown dark against the new structure) which is now being removed. Through intricate processes it is screened and sized and loaded into railroad cars on four tracks which pass under the tipple (center). Impurities removed from the coal are carried on another long conveyor to a hilltop slate dump shown in the extreme upper right corner. This mine is named for Eugene Williams of Romney, W. Va. Mr. Williams is Chairman of the Board of Western Maryland Railroad. Williams Preparation Plant, convering over three acres of floor space on eight levels is a steel and concrete structure 100 feet high and fully enclosed without a single window. this windowless 'factory' is a mystifying innovation to all who visit the plant. It is equipped with a ventilating system, fluorescent lighting, and a complete vacuum type dust collection system that gather in all air borne particles at their source. All of these measures promote health, safety and good housekeeping. The raw coal is delivered to the preparation plant at a rate of 450 tons per hour by a 558 foot belt which picks up the coal at the rotary mine car dump at the bottom of the slope. After the coal is crushed down to 5 inch top size the raw coal is fed into a 15 foot diameter chance cone yielding 278 tons of 'float-kleen' coal per hour. The washing process operates on the principle of gravity separation, a fluid mass of sand and water being utilized as the density medium. Designed and built by Fairmont Machinery Company placed in operation March 31, 1953; No windows, dust collection system; track storage, 100 empties, 80 loads; Present daily capacity, 8500 tons; potential daily capacity, 15,000 tons; coal reserves, 80,000,000 tones, Pittsburgh seam; slack dried, centrifugal and thermal dryers; oil treating facilities for stoker grades; served by two railroads, WM and B&O; Plant named for Eugene Williams of Romney, W. Va. Board Chairman of the Western Maryland Railroad.'

1. Williams Preparation Plant, Consolidation Coal Company

IDNO:
003386
Title:
Williams Preparation Plant, Consolidation Coal Company
Date:
ca. 1953
Description:
'An overall view of the new plant at Williams No. 98 Mine of Consolidation Coal Compnay (W. Va.) is shown. Coal comes from the mine on a 558 foot conveyor belt at the left to the top of the plant past the old tipple (shown dark against the new structure) which is now being removed. Through intricate processes it is screened and sized and loaded into railroad cars on four tracks which pass under the tipple (center). Impurities removed from the coal are carried on another long conveyor to a hilltop slate dump shown in the extreme upper right corner. This mine is named for Eugene Williams of Romney, W. Va. Mr. Williams is Chairman of the Board of Western Maryland Railroad. Williams Preparation Plant, convering over three acres of floor space on eight levels is a steel and concrete structure 100 feet high and fully enclosed without a single window. this windowless 'factory' is a mystifying innovation to all who visit the plant. It is equipped with a ventilating system, fluorescent lighting, and a complete vacuum type dust collection system that gather in all air borne particles at their source. All of these measures promote health, safety and good housekeeping. The raw coal is delivered to the preparation plant at a rate of 450 tons per hour by a 558 foot belt which picks up the coal at the rotary mine car dump at the bottom of the slope. After the coal is crushed down to 5 inch top size the raw coal is fed into a 15 foot diameter chance cone yielding 278 tons of 'float-kleen' coal per hour. The washing process operates on the principle of gravity separation, a fluid mass of sand and water being utilized as the density medium. Designed and built by Fairmont Machinery Company placed in operation March 31, 1953; No windows, dust collection system; track storage, 100 empties, 80 loads; Present daily capacity, 8500 tons; potential daily capacity, 15,000 tons; coal reserves, 80,000,000 tones, Pittsburgh seam; slack dried, centrifugal and thermal dryers; oil treating facilities for stoker grades; served by two railroads, WM and B&O; Plant named for Eugene Williams of Romney, W. Va. Board Chairman of the Western Maryland Railroad.'
Three men stand outside Canyon Chapel church building. One of the Mountaineer Mining Mission Chapels, Monongalia County, W. Va. 'For information on the Mountaineer Mining Mission See A&M 2491 (SC).'

2. Canyon Chapel

IDNO:
003827
Title:
Canyon Chapel
Date:
ca. 1953
Description:
Three men stand outside Canyon Chapel church building. One of the Mountaineer Mining Mission Chapels, Monongalia County, W. Va. 'For information on the Mountaineer Mining Mission See A&M 2491 (SC).'
Loading barges for shipment on the Monongalia River. 'For information on the Mountaineer Mining Mission See A&M 2491 (SC).'

3. Jordan Mine in Marion County, W. Va.

IDNO:
003829
Title:
Jordan Mine in Marion County, W. Va.
Date:
ca. 1953
Description:
Loading barges for shipment on the Monongalia River. 'For information on the Mountaineer Mining Mission See A&M 2491 (SC).'
Consol. Coal Co. Mine No. 93. 'For information on the Mountaineer Mining Mission See A&M 2491 (S.C.).'

4. Jordan Mine in Marion County, W. Va.

IDNO:
003830
Title:
Jordan Mine in Marion County, W. Va.
Date:
ca. 1953
Description:
Consol. Coal Co. Mine No. 93. 'For information on the Mountaineer Mining Mission See A&M 2491 (S.C.).'
Boys playing baseball. 'For information on the Mountaineer Mining Mission See A & M 2491 (S.C.).'

5. Jordan Mine Playground, Marion County, W. Va.

IDNO:
003833
Title:
Jordan Mine Playground, Marion County, W. Va.
Date:
ca. 1953
Description:
Boys playing baseball. 'For information on the Mountaineer Mining Mission See A & M 2491 (S.C.).'
Men putting up sign. 'For information on the Mountaineer Mining Mission See A&M 2491 (S.C.).'

6. Miners Memorial Pool Dedication at the Shack at Pursglove, Monongalia County, W. Va.

IDNO:
003836
Title:
Miners Memorial Pool Dedication at the Shack at Pursglove, Monongalia County, W. Va.
Date:
ca. 1953
Description:
Men putting up sign. 'For information on the Mountaineer Mining Mission See A&M 2491 (S.C.).'
Two men and a lady hanging clothes to dry in Marion County, W. Va. 'For information on the Mountaineer Mining Mission, See A&M 2491 (S.C.).'

7. Jordan Mine and Home in Marion County, W. Va.

IDNO:
003845
Title:
Jordan Mine and Home in Marion County, W. Va.
Date:
ca. 1953
Description:
Two men and a lady hanging clothes to dry in Marion County, W. Va. 'For information on the Mountaineer Mining Mission, See A&M 2491 (S.C.).'

8. John W. Davis

IDNO:
037426
Title:
John W. Davis
Date:
ca. 1953

9. Portrait of Pauline Barr Sirk

IDNO:
050387
Title:
Portrait of Pauline Barr Sirk
Date:
ca. 1953
Cousins Donna and Judy Ann Sirk, sitting on the sofa with grandparents, James and Pauline Sirk.

10. Donna Sirk, James Bernie Sirk, Pauline Barr Sirk, and Judy Ann Sirk

IDNO:
050390
Title:
Donna Sirk, James Bernie Sirk, Pauline Barr Sirk, and Judy Ann Sirk
Date:
ca. 1953
Description:
Cousins Donna and Judy Ann Sirk, sitting on the sofa with grandparents, James and Pauline Sirk.
West, who is holding the ball, attended Chelyan Junior High before attending East Bank High School.

11. Portrait of Jerry West with Middle School Basketball Team, Chelyan, W. Va.

IDNO:
050485
Title:
Portrait of Jerry West with Middle School Basketball Team, Chelyan, W. Va.
Date:
ca. 1953
Description:
West, who is holding the ball, attended Chelyan Junior High before attending East Bank High School.