Iron Ore Prospector William Besson August 1937 Minnesota

William Besson, an iron ore prospector, sits in front of his cabin near Winton, Minnesota, in August 1937. This image is part of the FSA/OWI Collection and shows the life of mining prospectors in Saint Louis County. Iron ore mining significantly contributed to Minnesotas economy and development during the 20th century.

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