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Men and women sight seeing inside coal mine #2 in Glen Carbon, Illinois. Men and women visiting coal miners and getting a tour of the inside of coal mine #2 in Glen Carbon, Illinois. November 19, 1910 December 8, 2016
Men hosing down the outside of Madison Coal Corporation Mine No. 5 Men hosing down the outside of Madison Coal Corporation Mine No. 5 Unknown December 8, 2016
Men working in a pit inside the mine Men working in a pit inside the mine. The man in the right is Al Deconcini Senior Unknown December 8, 2016
Mike Picchioldi Oral History Interview In this oral history interview, Mike Picchioldi describes his experiences as a firefighter in Maryville and Edwardsville. He highlights his involvement with the Maryville historical society and his role in helping to preserve its history. He highlights the histories of Chinatown, the Donk Brothers Mine, the Homecoming Parade, as well as his grandparents mercantile business. July 10, 2017 October 9, 2017
Miner working inside the engine room at the coal mine This photograph shows Joe Mateyka operating the cage inside the engine room in at the coal mine. Unknown December 8, 2016
Miners entering into the mines Miners entering into the mines Unknown December 8, 2016
Mr. Daenzer coal mine #2 superintendent standing in front of the first aid station Mr. Daenzer coal mine #2 superintendent standing in front of the first aid station. The first aid station was also where they held local Boy Scout meetings. Unknown December 8, 2016
Mr. Daenzer standing outside of the coal mine in Glen Carbon, Illinois Mr. Daenzer standing outside of the coal mine in Glen Carbon, Illinois. Unknown December 8, 2016
Outside view of coal mine #2 in Glen Carbon, Illinois This photograph shows coal mine #2 in Glen Carbon Unknown December 8, 2016
Pit Mules in the Glen Carbon Coal Mine This photograph shows pit mules housed inside the Glen Carbon mine. These mules spent most of their days living underground and were used to move carts of coal. Unknown December 8, 2016