Men in the Mines

A History of Mining Activity in Nova Scotia, 1720-1992

Sixteen miners wearing the first hard hats for industrial issue. Back row, (L to R): Ollie MacKenzie, George Gallant - underground manager, Ruben MacIntosh, Tony MacDonald, John Borden, William McKenzie, Thomas McDonald - manager. Middle row, (L to R): Robert Reid, William Spencer, William Clark, Irwin Smith, Steve McNeil, Scott Irwin. Front row, (L to R): William Miles, Mark Atchinson and Martin Gouthro.

Date: 1935

Credit: Beaton Institute, Cape Breton University

Reference:   Beaton Institute, Cape Breton University  Coal Workers: 81-827-5907