1942 Machinist Operating Lathe at Anaconda Copper Mining

A machinist operates a lathe in the Anaconda Copper Mining Company machine shop in Butte, Montana. Taken in September 1942 this vintage image captures the industrial setting of Silver Bow County during World War II. It documents skilled labor and manufacturing practices in the early 20th century American mining industry.

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