William Besson at Mine Shaft Winton Minnesota 1937

William Besson rests on the windlass of his mine shaft near Winton, Minnesota in September 1937. This image documents the daily life of mining prospectors during the Great Depression, a time when many sought fortune in Minnesotas mineral-rich lands. The region played a significant role in the iron mining industry, shaping local economies.

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