Title
Charles S. Deneen and Mine Safety Workers
Subject
Deneen, Charles Samuel, 1863-1940
Governors
Illinois--Benton
Coal mines and mining
Mine rescue work
Mine rescue work--Equipment and supplies
Railroad trains
Railroad tracks
Coal mines and mining--Safety measures
Mine safety
Industrial safety
Illinois. Governor
Description
Governor Charles S. Deneen (fourth from right) and members of his administration pose for a group photo in front of the Benton Mine Rescue Station railraod car with members of the Benton Mine Rescue Station team in full gear. Illinois Mine Rescue began when Bill No. 42 was approved in the Illinois Senate on March 4, 1910. The law was written to establish and maintain mine fire fighting and mine rescue stations in coal fields across the state.
Creator
Kessberger
Publisher
Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum
Date
n.d.
Format
jpg
Language
eng
Identifier
402635
Miscellaneous Collection
Oversized Individuals Collection
Original Format
imperial print
b&w
1
Physical Dimensions
28 x 36 cm