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COAL MINER, 1935. A coal miner taking a break from working at the Consolidated Coal Company
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COAL MINER, 1935. A coal miner taking a break from working at the Consolidated Coal Company
COAL MINER, 1935.
A coal miner taking a break from working at the Consolidated Coal Company, Kentucky. Photograph by Ben Shahn, October 1935
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1935 Coal Farm Security Administration Great Depression Industry Kentucky Mine Miner New Deal October Poverty Rural Shahn Working Class Southeast
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COAL MINER, 1935 - A Glimpse into the Lives of Hardworking Miners
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. This photograph, taken by renowned photographer Ben Shahn in October 1935, offers a poignant glimpse into the life of a coal miner during the Great Depression. The image depicts an exhausted yet resilient coal miner taking a well-deserved break from his arduous work at the Consolidated Coal Company in rural Kentucky. In this powerful snapshot, we witness the physical toll that mining took on these brave individuals who toiled tirelessly underground. Covered in soot and sweat, their faces etched with determination and weariness, they symbolize both strength and vulnerability. Shahn's lens captures not only the individual struggles but also reflects broader societal issues such as poverty and economic hardship prevalent during this era. This photograph is part of Shahn's extensive documentation for the Farm Security Administration (FSA), which aimed to shed light on rural America's challenges while advocating for social reform through President Roosevelt's New Deal policies. As we gaze upon this striking image today, it serves as a reminder of our collective history—a testament to those whose labor fueled industrial progress amidst adversity. It prompts us to reflect on how far we have come since then while acknowledging that there is still much work to be done in ensuring fair treatment for workers across industries.
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