Description Drummond Mine Boiler Explosion (Postcard)

Postcard of the boiler explosion at the Drummond Mine in Westville. Occuring in April 1914, the boiler within the boiler shed exploded and killed five men. 

Alternate Details

This originates from a collection of postcards from the Mitchell family of Westville. James C. Mitchell and his son Clarence were both miners. 

File Location

Vault

Details
File number: 2022-06-30a
Contributor:    Susan Parker | View all submissions
Tags: postcard, Westville, mine, Drummond Mine, Mitchell, James Mitchell, Clarence Mitchell, Janet Mitchell
Views: 242
Uploaded on: August 1, 2022

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