Aftermath of Tragedy: The Dawson Mine Disaster of 1913 (silent)
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This somber footage documents the aftermath of the Dawson Mine Disaster in Dawson City, New Mexico, which claimed the lives of 263 miners on October 22, 1913, marking it as the second deadliest mine disaster in U.S. history. The film captures the grim process of bodies being removed, scenes from the cemetery, and the arrival of Bureau of Mines officials and trains with experts who were brought in to investigate the disaster. This footage provides a poignant view into the devastating impact of mining accidents and the early responses to occupational hazards in the mining industry.
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