Miner Preparing for Drilling Contest Silverton Colorado 1940

A miner prepares for a drilling contest during a Labor Day celebration in Silverton, Colorado, in September 1940. He attaches an air hose to a power drill, demonstrating the tools used in mining at the time. Labor Day events in the early 20th century often highlighted the importance of community and skilled trades in America’s industrial landscape.

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