Photo Record
Images
Metadata
Title |
Thruston in coal mine |
Collection |
Rogers Clark Ballard Thruston Mountain Collection |
Catalog Number |
RCBT-MT-165 |
Date |
September 26, 1903 |
Location |
Kentucky / Harlan County |
Photographer |
Unidentified |
Description |
Rogers Clark Ballard Thruston standing in coal mine demonstrating the height of the coal seam. Verso reads, "High Splint coal (opening A4 on coal outcrop map) near the McKnight fields, 6 feet 1 inch thick without parting. Right hand at top of coal and right foot resting on top of under clay. Near the head of Razor Fork of the Clover Fork of Cumberland River." |
Search Terms |
Coal Coal mines and mining Kentucky - Harlan County |