Men in the Mines

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

"View showing location of the Magill & Reynolds Shafts (slopes), buildings, caved-in area, drill holes, etc., associated with the entombment & rescue of Dr. D.E. Robertson & Alfred Scadding, & the death of Herman Magill, 12-22 April 1936. View looking ENE as seen from the 2nd story of an abandoned shaft-house. Photo'd (during light rain) on 26 June, 1936 (two months after the rescue), by Major N. Dickerson, RCE, now of Winnipeg, Man."

Date: 1936

Photographer: Major George N. Dickenson

Reference:   Nova Scotia Archives  Photo Collection: Industries: Mining: Moose River Disaster no. 2   /  negative N-4322