Title: Accidents - Ruth Ann Miller
Photographer: Gagnon of Gazette
Subject Headings: Accidents, Metal Trade - Copper Industry and Trade - Copper Mines and Mining, Persons
Condition: Good
Description: Calumet and Hecla Fire Chief Al Beauchene was the first to enter the hole when the department arrived at the site shortly before noon Saturday. Firemen quickly enlarged the hole and used a ladder to allow Beauchene to enter the shaft. It was was determined soon afterward that part of the concrete cap would have to be removed. [Mr. Beauchene is shown at the opening of the pit.]
Source of Description: Daily Mining Gazette Article [Cataloger]
Institution: Michigan Technological University Archives and Copper Country Historical Collections
Donor: Robert Skuggen
Date of Photo: July 18 1966
Medium: still image
Color: black and white
Size: 12.6 cm x 19 cm
Polarity: Positive
Image No: MS051-026-005-003
Collection Name: Daily Mining Gazette Photograph Collection
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