Miners at Anaconda Copper Mine Butte Montana 1942

Miners gather at the Anaconda Copper Mining Company in Butte, Montana, preparing to descend into the mine. Taken in August 1942, this image documents the crucial role of the mining industry in Silver Bow County during World War II. The miners stand ready to enter the cage that transports them underground for critical work in a key mining region.

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