MEAD
The mining camp of Mead was originally called Vanwood, and was opened by the Wood Sullivan Coal Co. in 1917. The next operator was the C.H. Mead Coal Company, and later (1928-29) the Comago Coal Co. After the 1930s the miners were represented by UMWA Local 6109.
People still living in coal camp houses in Mead.
The superintendent's house up on the hill looking down on the peon miner's homes. This was part of the psychological warfare between the companies and the workers.
A forlorn foreman's house on the hill above the camp.
Foundations of the tipple.
The slate dump at Mead.
A tiny church.
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