There are so many from different places, that instead of putting them in different categories I put them in one big post. Hope that’s okay!
Tom Huddleston at the #3 tipple in 1988, where he worked until around 1958 when he retired.
A cold, snowy day. Either behind the Commissary or Boarding House. Roscoe (RJ) is the man in the bottom of the photo.
Fonde #1 Tipple
Fonde Commissary/Store
Tipple. Most Likely #3
Steam Engine
Mining with Mules
Boarding House
Again, The old Boarding house. (I believe??) Near Sowders Creek in Fonde
Rev. Ed Brassfield, left, and Jim Collins.
Located at the foot of the supply incline to the Fonde mine. Waiting for the man trip up the mountain, notice the flame safety lamp carried by Ed, used for detecting methane gas in the mine. 1945
First Aid Team standing infront of the old Commissary/Company Store. 1948
Standing back row from left to right are:
John Sanders, Merle Maples, Charlie Haynes, Ancil Sowders, Elmer Bennet, Sr, John Zoochi, Elmer Bennet, Jr, Marion Jackson Kneeling front row from left to right are: Boone Friar, Clyde Mace, Lennard Miles, Andrew Ridings, Glen Friar,
Harrison Friar
Around 1920 I think. Clyde Davis riding his goat to school
Tipple
Tipple
Fonde #3 Tipple
Coming In (or) Out of the mines