Men in the Mines

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

"The residence of the Manager of the General Mining Association, and later the Halifax Company," Stellarton, NS. Those posed in front are (L-R): "Mrs. R.E. Dawson; George Rutherford (son of John); Belle Rutherford (pouring tea); two unknown women; R.E. Dawson (Sir George Eliot's nephew); John Rutherford (Halifax Company General Manager); Mrs .John Rutherford (seated on steps); Rev. Morris Taylor (John Rutherford's son-in-law); two unknown women."

Date: ca.1880

Credit: Museum of Industry

Reference: Stellarton Mining Museum  Museum of Industry  no. I91.32.604   /  negative N-19536