Men in the Mines

A History of Mining Activity in Nova Scotia, 1720-1992

Dr. MacLeod was a veterinary surgeon employed by the Acadia Coal Company Limited from 1929-1943. He is shown here treating a pit pony's hindquarters while an unidentifed man holds the pony's head.

Date: ca.1940

Credit: Museum of Industry

Reference: Stellarton Mining Museum  Museum of Industry  no. I91.32.623B   /  negative N-19699