Title
Illinois Mine Rescue, Deneen Administration Visit
Subject
Deneen, Charles S. (Charles Samuel), 1863-1940
Governors
Illinois--Benton
Coal mines and mining
Mine rescue work
Railroad trains
Railroad tracks
Coal mines and mining--Safety measures
Mine safety
Industrial safety
Illinois. Governor
Description
Several people pose for a group photo in front of the Benton Mine-Rescue Car during Governor Charles S. Deneen's visit. 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
402636
Miscellaneous Collection
Oversized Individuals Collection
Original Format
imperial print
b&w
1
Physical Dimensions
28 x 36 cm