Interviews with people about Scotia mine disaster, Element

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Alternate Title(s)
Original of a group of people discussing Scotia Mine disaster, Element
Identifier
000006106
Alt Identifier
cpb-aacip-138-569326pt;00009799
Asset Type
-NONE-
Description (A group of people discussing an explosion in Scotia Mine in the Ovenfork Community of Letcher County. On March 9, 1976, and March 11, 1976, explosions caused by gas and dust killed a total of twenty-six miners. A lack of ventilation played a role in causing the disaster.)
A group of people discussing an explosion in Scotia Mine in the Ovenfork Community of Letcher County. On March 9, 1976, and March 11, 1976, explosions caused by gas and dust killed a total of twenty-six miners. A lack of ventilation played a role in causing the disaster.
Duration
0:02:41;No
Media Type
Sound
Physical Format
1/4 inch audio tape
Generation:
Original recording
Generation - General
Original/Master
Container
Item
Color
-NONE-
Subjects
Mine accident, Mine safety, Scotia Mine Disaster, Coal mining, Coal miner
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