Men in the Mines

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

Called "The Hero Boy" because he saved the life of Judson Ferris, by carrying him on his back to a place of safety. This illustration published in R.A.H. Morrow, Story of the Springhill Colliery Explosion: Comprising a Full and Authenic Account of the Great Coal Mining Explosion at Springhill Mines, Nova Scotia, February 21st, 1891 ... Fully illustrated (Saint John, NB, 1891).

Date: 1891

Artist: C.H. Flewwelling

Reference:   Nova Scotia Archives  Library: Micro: M883 S769 (mfm 3872)