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Miner checking for gas on pile of coal after it was shot down.

2941. Coal Shot Down and Ready for Loading

Miner placing boards in Cavalier Mine No. 206.

2942. Miner Placing Boards on the Floor of Cavalier Mine No. 206

'West Virginia has produced 20 percent of all the coal mined in the United States since 1800, a survey shows. The survey, by the Bituminous Coal Institute, also showed that during the 20 years from 1930 through 1949, West Virginia led all states in soft coal production. Picture courtesy of the W. Va. Dept. of Labor.'

2943. Miner Checking for Gas

Two miners operate a Sullivan cutting machine.

2944. Cutting Machine

Miner tests for gas in mine.

2945. Testing for Gas

Miner tests for gas in mine.

2946. Testing for Gas

Miner tests for gas in mine.

2947. Testing for Gas

Mine crew building top of mine shaft enclosure at Eccles, W. Va. Sherman A. Clay present.

2948. Eccles No. 1 Miners on Top of Shaft

2949. Miners Testing for Gas in a Coal MIne

2950. Miner Riding on Filled Coal Car

Two miners test for gas in mine. Hamilton Wright Organization Inc.  80 Rockefeller Plaza, New York City, 'Newspaper Feature News' This photograph released to you GRATIS for editorial use only. Do not use for advertising purpose without written permission.

2951. Testing for Gas

Man tests for gas at the Jamison No. 9 Mine.

2952. Testing for Gas at Jamison No. 9 Mine