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CALIFORNIA: MINING, c1922. A miner looking at the last message left by 47 entombed
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CALIFORNIA: MINING, c1922. A miner looking at the last message left by 47 entombed
CALIFORNIA: MINING, c1922.
A miner looking at the last message left by 47 entombed miners on the side of a 4, 350 foot drift in the Argonaut gold mine, Jackson, California. Photograph, c1922
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1922 Argonaut California Death Flashlight Gold Goldmine Jackson Message Mine Miner Mining Trapped Wall Writing
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In this poignant print from 1922, we witness a miner standing in solemn contemplation before a haunting message etched on the wall of the Argonaut gold mine in Jackson, California. The image captures the aftermath of a tragic event that unfolded deep within the earth's belly. Forty-seven miners were entombed within these very walls, their lives abruptly cut short by an unforeseen disaster. As our eyes are drawn to the miner's face, we can almost feel his mix of sorrow and reverence for those lost souls who left behind this final testament. With only a flashlight illuminating his surroundings, he stands as a solitary figure amidst darkness and uncertainty. The writing on the wall serves as both a chilling reminder and an enduring tribute to those trapped below. It symbolizes their desperate attempt to communicate with loved ones above ground, leaving behind evidence of their existence and plight. This photograph encapsulates not just the dangers faced by early miners but also highlights their resilience and camaraderie in facing such perils head-on. It is through images like these that we gain insight into California's rich mining history - one filled with stories of sacrifice, perseverance, and ultimately triumph over adversity. Granger Art on Demand has expertly preserved this moment frozen in time; it serves as a somber reminder of how precious life is when confronted with unimaginable circumstances deep within Mother Earth herself.
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