1 25 18 https://www.chroniclingillinois.org/files/original/adb5447c1f9498e4511a6b3dc4805e87.jpg 38c00e8a7e890ef3aff9b1ae0a0fd6f9 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Fluorspar Mining Collection Subject The topic of the resource Miners Mines and mineral resources Fluorspar industry Fluorspar Mineral industries Illinois--Rosiclare Description An account of the resource The fluorspar-rich region of southeastern Illinois served as a home for several mines, making Illinois the leading producer of fluorspar in the United States from the 1940s until the 1990s. The mineral is used to smelt metals such as aluminum, creade hydrofluoric acid, and in items containing fluoride chemicals. Fluorspar mines existed in southern Illinois until the mid-1990s when the last mine closed due to increased availability of fluorspar from international locations. Photographs in this collection include images of miners at work, mining machinery and factories, and Aluminum Company of America factories. Still Image A static visual representation. Examples of still images are: paintings, drawings, graphic designs, plans and maps. Recommended best practice is to assign the type "text" to images of textual materials. Original Format If the image is of an object, state the type of object, such as painting, sculpture, paper, photo, and additional data photographic print b&w 1 Physical Dimensions The actual physical size of the original image. 19 x 24 cm Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context 405263 Fluorspar Mining Collection Title A name given to the resource Rosiclare Hospital Description An account of the resource A small group of people stand on the sidewalk in front of the Rosiclare Hospital as several automobiles line the street. Subject The topic of the resource Illinois--Rosiclare Hospitals Automobiles Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource n.d. Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource jpg Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum Language A language of the resource eng https://www.chroniclingillinois.org/files/original/001392e67b0f82082518a311f0fb3a02.jpg 4b1db623ffd5f59924ad81e4b52cd0f2 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Fluorspar Mining Collection Subject The topic of the resource Miners Mines and mineral resources Fluorspar industry Fluorspar Mineral industries Illinois--Rosiclare Description An account of the resource The fluorspar-rich region of southeastern Illinois served as a home for several mines, making Illinois the leading producer of fluorspar in the United States from the 1940s until the 1990s. The mineral is used to smelt metals such as aluminum, creade hydrofluoric acid, and in items containing fluoride chemicals. Fluorspar mines existed in southern Illinois until the mid-1990s when the last mine closed due to increased availability of fluorspar from international locations. Photographs in this collection include images of miners at work, mining machinery and factories, and Aluminum Company of America factories. Still Image A static visual representation. Examples of still images are: paintings, drawings, graphic designs, plans and maps. Recommended best practice is to assign the type "text" to images of textual materials. Original Format If the image is of an object, state the type of object, such as painting, sculpture, paper, photo, and additional data photographic print b&w 1 Physical Dimensions The actual physical size of the original image. 20 x 25 cm Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context 405262 Fluorspar Mining Collection Title A name given to the resource Ashland Oil, Incorporated, Barge Description An account of the resource An Ashland Oil, Incorporated, barge travels along an unidentified river. Subject The topic of the resource Ashland Oil, inc. Barges Rivers Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource n.d. Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource jpg Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum Language A language of the resource eng https://www.chroniclingillinois.org/files/original/8cc4586ec5a6497452eebadd7ce11316.jpg 96d33b915951c80e1866ec366304c60b Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Fluorspar Mining Collection Subject The topic of the resource Miners Mines and mineral resources Fluorspar industry Fluorspar Mineral industries Illinois--Rosiclare Description An account of the resource The fluorspar-rich region of southeastern Illinois served as a home for several mines, making Illinois the leading producer of fluorspar in the United States from the 1940s until the 1990s. The mineral is used to smelt metals such as aluminum, creade hydrofluoric acid, and in items containing fluoride chemicals. Fluorspar mines existed in southern Illinois until the mid-1990s when the last mine closed due to increased availability of fluorspar from international locations. Photographs in this collection include images of miners at work, mining machinery and factories, and Aluminum Company of America factories. Still Image A static visual representation. Examples of still images are: paintings, drawings, graphic designs, plans and maps. Recommended best practice is to assign the type "text" to images of textual materials. Original Format If the image is of an object, state the type of object, such as painting, sculpture, paper, photo, and additional data photographic print b&w 1 Physical Dimensions The actual physical size of the original image. 20 x 25 cm Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context 405261 Fluorspar Mining Collection Title A name given to the resource George Sutton at Fairview Shaft Description An account of the resource Geologist George Sutton poses for a photo at the edge of the mine shaft. On verso: "Blue Diggings No. 2 South Drift joins the new Fairview Shaft." Subject The topic of the resource Sutton, George Geologists Mines and mineral resources Mine shafts Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Moore, R. H. Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource n.d. Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource jpg Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum Language A language of the resource eng https://www.chroniclingillinois.org/files/original/70e9c33350dc6fd1e421e292deb2dfdc.jpg d85d4ca4d3daabbd16e5a471c78730a2 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Fluorspar Mining Collection Subject The topic of the resource Miners Mines and mineral resources Fluorspar industry Fluorspar Mineral industries Illinois--Rosiclare Description An account of the resource The fluorspar-rich region of southeastern Illinois served as a home for several mines, making Illinois the leading producer of fluorspar in the United States from the 1940s until the 1990s. The mineral is used to smelt metals such as aluminum, creade hydrofluoric acid, and in items containing fluoride chemicals. Fluorspar mines existed in southern Illinois until the mid-1990s when the last mine closed due to increased availability of fluorspar from international locations. Photographs in this collection include images of miners at work, mining machinery and factories, and Aluminum Company of America factories. Still Image A static visual representation. Examples of still images are: paintings, drawings, graphic designs, plans and maps. Recommended best practice is to assign the type "text" to images of textual materials. Original Format If the image is of an object, state the type of object, such as painting, sculpture, paper, photo, and additional data photographic print b&w 1 Physical Dimensions The actual physical size of the original image. 21 x 26 cm Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context 405260 Fluorspar Mining Collection Title A name given to the resource Fairview Mine Hoist Room Description An account of the resource Operator George Rankin sits at the cage hoist controls in the Fairview Mine hoist room. Subject The topic of the resource Mines and mineral resources Mineral industries--Employees Rankin, George Mining machinery Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Moore, R. H. Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource n.d. Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource jpg Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum Language A language of the resource eng https://www.chroniclingillinois.org/files/original/948d5d7bbe99a98977503591e130141f.jpg 099b82faf84686af7b9755d1592c8a9b Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Fluorspar Mining Collection Subject The topic of the resource Miners Mines and mineral resources Fluorspar industry Fluorspar Mineral industries Illinois--Rosiclare Description An account of the resource The fluorspar-rich region of southeastern Illinois served as a home for several mines, making Illinois the leading producer of fluorspar in the United States from the 1940s until the 1990s. The mineral is used to smelt metals such as aluminum, creade hydrofluoric acid, and in items containing fluoride chemicals. Fluorspar mines existed in southern Illinois until the mid-1990s when the last mine closed due to increased availability of fluorspar from international locations. Photographs in this collection include images of miners at work, mining machinery and factories, and Aluminum Company of America factories. Still Image A static visual representation. Examples of still images are: paintings, drawings, graphic designs, plans and maps. Recommended best practice is to assign the type "text" to images of textual materials. Original Format If the image is of an object, state the type of object, such as painting, sculpture, paper, photo, and additional data photographic print b&w 1 Physical Dimensions The actual physical size of the original image. 19 x 26 cm Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context 405259 Fluorspar Mining Collection Title A name given to the resource Fairview Mine Skips Description An account of the resource Two miners use a railroad mining car to aid in excavation. On verso: "In the Fairview Mine the muck is dumped into skip pockets and raised by skips to the storage bins on the surface." Subject The topic of the resource Mines and mineral resources Miners Mine railroad cars Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Moore, R. H. Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource n.d. Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource jpg Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum Language A language of the resource eng https://www.chroniclingillinois.org/files/original/07029302cbfefddd38ee4a0870077b2f.jpg b3f11e415f9c9905d6b37fa25222e5e0 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Fluorspar Mining Collection Subject The topic of the resource Miners Mines and mineral resources Fluorspar industry Fluorspar Mineral industries Illinois--Rosiclare Description An account of the resource The fluorspar-rich region of southeastern Illinois served as a home for several mines, making Illinois the leading producer of fluorspar in the United States from the 1940s until the 1990s. The mineral is used to smelt metals such as aluminum, creade hydrofluoric acid, and in items containing fluoride chemicals. Fluorspar mines existed in southern Illinois until the mid-1990s when the last mine closed due to increased availability of fluorspar from international locations. Photographs in this collection include images of miners at work, mining machinery and factories, and Aluminum Company of America factories. Still Image A static visual representation. Examples of still images are: paintings, drawings, graphic designs, plans and maps. Recommended best practice is to assign the type "text" to images of textual materials. Original Format If the image is of an object, state the type of object, such as painting, sculpture, paper, photo, and additional data photographic print b&w 1 Physical Dimensions The actual physical size of the original image. 21 x 26 cm Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context 405258 Fluorspar Mining Collection Title A name given to the resource Blue Diggings Change Room Description An account of the resource Several pieces of the miners' clothing hang from the ceiling to dry. On verso: "Clothes are suspended from the ceiling to permit more rapid drying." Subject The topic of the resource Mines and mineral resources Clothing and dress Work clothes Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Moore, R. H. Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource n.d. Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource jpg Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum Language A language of the resource eng https://www.chroniclingillinois.org/files/original/2e87441705e5cff7b461ce6334f1ecce.jpg ca922e0a6d4c0d78b32100dc165a276e Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Fluorspar Mining Collection Subject The topic of the resource Miners Mines and mineral resources Fluorspar industry Fluorspar Mineral industries Illinois--Rosiclare Description An account of the resource The fluorspar-rich region of southeastern Illinois served as a home for several mines, making Illinois the leading producer of fluorspar in the United States from the 1940s until the 1990s. The mineral is used to smelt metals such as aluminum, creade hydrofluoric acid, and in items containing fluoride chemicals. Fluorspar mines existed in southern Illinois until the mid-1990s when the last mine closed due to increased availability of fluorspar from international locations. Photographs in this collection include images of miners at work, mining machinery and factories, and Aluminum Company of America factories. Still Image A static visual representation. Examples of still images are: paintings, drawings, graphic designs, plans and maps. Recommended best practice is to assign the type "text" to images of textual materials. Original Format If the image is of an object, state the type of object, such as painting, sculpture, paper, photo, and additional data photographic print b&w 1 Physical Dimensions The actual physical size of the original image. 21 x 26 cm Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context 405257 Fluorspar Mining Collection Title A name given to the resource Loading Tram Car Description An account of the resource A Blue Diggings Mine employee operates a mucking machine loading muck into a tram car. Subject The topic of the resource Mines and mineral resources Miners Excavation Mine railroad cars Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Moore, R. H. Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource n.d. Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource jpg Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum Language A language of the resource eng https://www.chroniclingillinois.org/files/original/f24b81d2dccbb0ba35e5b7aaef9e6ef6.jpg ed7ebcd4dd0bf5941fb1570b9cad3c09 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Fluorspar Mining Collection Subject The topic of the resource Miners Mines and mineral resources Fluorspar industry Fluorspar Mineral industries Illinois--Rosiclare Description An account of the resource The fluorspar-rich region of southeastern Illinois served as a home for several mines, making Illinois the leading producer of fluorspar in the United States from the 1940s until the 1990s. The mineral is used to smelt metals such as aluminum, creade hydrofluoric acid, and in items containing fluoride chemicals. Fluorspar mines existed in southern Illinois until the mid-1990s when the last mine closed due to increased availability of fluorspar from international locations. Photographs in this collection include images of miners at work, mining machinery and factories, and Aluminum Company of America factories. Still Image A static visual representation. Examples of still images are: paintings, drawings, graphic designs, plans and maps. Recommended best practice is to assign the type "text" to images of textual materials. Original Format If the image is of an object, state the type of object, such as painting, sculpture, paper, photo, and additional data photographic print b&w 1 Physical Dimensions The actual physical size of the original image. 21 x 26 cm Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context 405256 Fluorspar Mining Collection Title A name given to the resource Fairview Mine Diamond Drill Description An account of the resource Two workers operate a diamond drill underground at 300 feet. Subject The topic of the resource Illinois--Fairview Mines and mineral resources Miners Boring Rock-drills Drilling and boring machinery Mining machinery Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Moore, R. H. Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1944-04-06 Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource jpg Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum Language A language of the resource eng https://www.chroniclingillinois.org/files/original/880c6346a8cfdca7accc5dfa5928b6e8.jpg 43ba76a9d5e7f71bac45e960bc9c0c41 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Fluorspar Mining Collection Subject The topic of the resource Miners Mines and mineral resources Fluorspar industry Fluorspar Mineral industries Illinois--Rosiclare Description An account of the resource The fluorspar-rich region of southeastern Illinois served as a home for several mines, making Illinois the leading producer of fluorspar in the United States from the 1940s until the 1990s. The mineral is used to smelt metals such as aluminum, creade hydrofluoric acid, and in items containing fluoride chemicals. Fluorspar mines existed in southern Illinois until the mid-1990s when the last mine closed due to increased availability of fluorspar from international locations. Photographs in this collection include images of miners at work, mining machinery and factories, and Aluminum Company of America factories. Still Image A static visual representation. Examples of still images are: paintings, drawings, graphic designs, plans and maps. Recommended best practice is to assign the type "text" to images of textual materials. Original Format If the image is of an object, state the type of object, such as painting, sculpture, paper, photo, and additional data photographic print b&w 1 Physical Dimensions The actual physical size of the original image. 21 x 26 cm Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context 405255 Fluorspar Mining Collection Title A name given to the resource Workers Description An account of the resource Two workers smoking cigars lift a large bag while posing for a photo. Subject The topic of the resource Factories Cigars Smoking Mineral industries--Employees Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource n.d. Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource jpg Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum Language A language of the resource eng https://www.chroniclingillinois.org/files/original/75b88fb4705d2e96b619553de167a7fd.jpg 200c16cd7228ee9a17959b99855a9b8d Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Fluorspar Mining Collection Subject The topic of the resource Miners Mines and mineral resources Fluorspar industry Fluorspar Mineral industries Illinois--Rosiclare Description An account of the resource The fluorspar-rich region of southeastern Illinois served as a home for several mines, making Illinois the leading producer of fluorspar in the United States from the 1940s until the 1990s. The mineral is used to smelt metals such as aluminum, creade hydrofluoric acid, and in items containing fluoride chemicals. Fluorspar mines existed in southern Illinois until the mid-1990s when the last mine closed due to increased availability of fluorspar from international locations. Photographs in this collection include images of miners at work, mining machinery and factories, and Aluminum Company of America factories. Still Image A static visual representation. Examples of still images are: paintings, drawings, graphic designs, plans and maps. Recommended best practice is to assign the type "text" to images of textual materials. Original Format If the image is of an object, state the type of object, such as painting, sculpture, paper, photo, and additional data photographic print b&w 1 Physical Dimensions The actual physical size of the original image. 21 x 26 cm Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context 405254 Fluorspar Mining Collection Title A name given to the resource Mill Machinery Description An account of the resource Several types of mining machinery sit inside the mill. On verso: "Photo taken in Mill from north end. Classifiers in center with Ball Mill showing on right and left." Subject The topic of the resource Mills and mill-work Factories Machinery Mining machinery Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Moore, R. H. Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1944-06-30 Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource jpg Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum Language A language of the resource eng https://www.chroniclingillinois.org/files/original/62dda180c6898f1f7129d32f71485729.jpg 6d5ee345c367c2a40f96631d10dbdb20 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Fluorspar Mining Collection Subject The topic of the resource Miners Mines and mineral resources Fluorspar industry Fluorspar Mineral industries Illinois--Rosiclare Description An account of the resource The fluorspar-rich region of southeastern Illinois served as a home for several mines, making Illinois the leading producer of fluorspar in the United States from the 1940s until the 1990s. The mineral is used to smelt metals such as aluminum, creade hydrofluoric acid, and in items containing fluoride chemicals. Fluorspar mines existed in southern Illinois until the mid-1990s when the last mine closed due to increased availability of fluorspar from international locations. Photographs in this collection include images of miners at work, mining machinery and factories, and Aluminum Company of America factories. Still Image A static visual representation. Examples of still images are: paintings, drawings, graphic designs, plans and maps. Recommended best practice is to assign the type "text" to images of textual materials. Original Format If the image is of an object, state the type of object, such as painting, sculpture, paper, photo, and additional data photographic print b&w 1 Physical Dimensions The actual physical size of the original image. 21 x 25 cm Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context 405253 Fluorspar Mining Collection Title A name given to the resource Mill Buildings Description An account of the resource A view looking east from the Crusher building at the Drying and Grinding buildings shows two railroad cars outside the buildings. Subject The topic of the resource Mills and mill-work Factories Industrial buildings Railroad cars Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Moore, R. H. Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1943-04-06 Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource jpg Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum Language A language of the resource eng https://www.chroniclingillinois.org/files/original/c9e0e94937cfeac851dd0dad47993ca0.jpg 73b2e1742738609b30d8646a618b5170 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Fluorspar Mining Collection Subject The topic of the resource Miners Mines and mineral resources Fluorspar industry Fluorspar Mineral industries Illinois--Rosiclare Description An account of the resource The fluorspar-rich region of southeastern Illinois served as a home for several mines, making Illinois the leading producer of fluorspar in the United States from the 1940s until the 1990s. The mineral is used to smelt metals such as aluminum, creade hydrofluoric acid, and in items containing fluoride chemicals. Fluorspar mines existed in southern Illinois until the mid-1990s when the last mine closed due to increased availability of fluorspar from international locations. Photographs in this collection include images of miners at work, mining machinery and factories, and Aluminum Company of America factories. Still Image A static visual representation. Examples of still images are: paintings, drawings, graphic designs, plans and maps. Recommended best practice is to assign the type "text" to images of textual materials. Original Format If the image is of an object, state the type of object, such as painting, sculpture, paper, photo, and additional data photographic print b&w 1 Physical Dimensions The actual physical size of the original image. 21 x 26 cm Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context 405252 Fluorspar Mining Collection Title A name given to the resource Mill Parking Lot Description An account of the resource Several cars fill the parking lot in front of a mill. Subject The topic of the resource Mills and mill-work Factories Parking lots Automobiles Industrial buildings Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource n.d. Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource jpg Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum Language A language of the resource eng https://www.chroniclingillinois.org/files/original/36deecee1adea713816b14900cc3b644.jpg 9b23cb3dd416dbbc067c9e851cad1763 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Fluorspar Mining Collection Subject The topic of the resource Miners Mines and mineral resources Fluorspar industry Fluorspar Mineral industries Illinois--Rosiclare Description An account of the resource The fluorspar-rich region of southeastern Illinois served as a home for several mines, making Illinois the leading producer of fluorspar in the United States from the 1940s until the 1990s. The mineral is used to smelt metals such as aluminum, creade hydrofluoric acid, and in items containing fluoride chemicals. Fluorspar mines existed in southern Illinois until the mid-1990s when the last mine closed due to increased availability of fluorspar from international locations. Photographs in this collection include images of miners at work, mining machinery and factories, and Aluminum Company of America factories. Still Image A static visual representation. Examples of still images are: paintings, drawings, graphic designs, plans and maps. Recommended best practice is to assign the type "text" to images of textual materials. Original Format If the image is of an object, state the type of object, such as painting, sculpture, paper, photo, and additional data photographic print b&w 1 Physical Dimensions The actual physical size of the original image. 21 x 26 cm Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context 405251 Fluorspar Mining Collection Title A name given to the resource Alcoa Mining Company Pump Station Description An account of the resource Three men walk along a set of tracks next to the pump station inside an Alcoa Mining Company mine in Rosiclare. On verso: "Top view of pump station on 800' level." Subject The topic of the resource Illinois--Rosiclare Pumping stations Mines and mineral resources Aluminum Company of America Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Stewart, H. H. Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1949-10-27 Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource jpg Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum Language A language of the resource eng https://www.chroniclingillinois.org/files/original/1e4a0080a15f680923591dc4f991ee18.jpg 43420c2f04f5160bb12cce7b1c5a32a8 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Fluorspar Mining Collection Subject The topic of the resource Miners Mines and mineral resources Fluorspar industry Fluorspar Mineral industries Illinois--Rosiclare Description An account of the resource The fluorspar-rich region of southeastern Illinois served as a home for several mines, making Illinois the leading producer of fluorspar in the United States from the 1940s until the 1990s. The mineral is used to smelt metals such as aluminum, creade hydrofluoric acid, and in items containing fluoride chemicals. Fluorspar mines existed in southern Illinois until the mid-1990s when the last mine closed due to increased availability of fluorspar from international locations. Photographs in this collection include images of miners at work, mining machinery and factories, and Aluminum Company of America factories. Still Image A static visual representation. Examples of still images are: paintings, drawings, graphic designs, plans and maps. Recommended best practice is to assign the type "text" to images of textual materials. Original Format If the image is of an object, state the type of object, such as painting, sculpture, paper, photo, and additional data photographic print b&w 1 Physical Dimensions The actual physical size of the original image. 21 x 25 cm Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context 405250 Fluorspar Mining Collection Title A name given to the resource Aluminum Ore Company Plant Description An account of the resource An exterior view shows the Aluminum Ore Company's buildings in Rosiclare. On verso: "General view of east side of Plant area. Left to right - Machine, electrical and Carpenter Shop Building, small portion of east end of Storeroom showing between Machine Shop and Inflammables Building which is on extreme right. Cap magazine and general pipe and track stores in foreground just beyond Mill supply pond." Subject The topic of the resource Illinois--Rosiclare Factories Aluminum ores Industrial buildings Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Moore, R. H. Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1947-05-15 Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource jpg Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum Language A language of the resource eng https://www.chroniclingillinois.org/files/original/0e9cdf9d9d284b2eccd0b25a8349421e.jpg 22dcb2dd72937cb41bec0061efb3dc96 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Fluorspar Mining Collection Subject The topic of the resource Miners Mines and mineral resources Fluorspar industry Fluorspar Mineral industries Illinois--Rosiclare Description An account of the resource The fluorspar-rich region of southeastern Illinois served as a home for several mines, making Illinois the leading producer of fluorspar in the United States from the 1940s until the 1990s. The mineral is used to smelt metals such as aluminum, creade hydrofluoric acid, and in items containing fluoride chemicals. Fluorspar mines existed in southern Illinois until the mid-1990s when the last mine closed due to increased availability of fluorspar from international locations. Photographs in this collection include images of miners at work, mining machinery and factories, and Aluminum Company of America factories. Still Image A static visual representation. Examples of still images are: paintings, drawings, graphic designs, plans and maps. Recommended best practice is to assign the type "text" to images of textual materials. Original Format If the image is of an object, state the type of object, such as painting, sculpture, paper, photo, and additional data photographic print b&w 1 Physical Dimensions The actual physical size of the original image. 14 x 11 cm Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context 405249 Fluorspar Mining Collection Title A name given to the resource Bell Ringing Description An account of the resource A man rings a bell fixed on the front of a truck. Subject The topic of the resource Bells Trucks Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource n.d. Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource jpg Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum Language A language of the resource eng https://www.chroniclingillinois.org/files/original/7e17a4487613e662fbe512ab8365a759.jpg a6cbb9fc1657947a6ba604ec8dd7b63b Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Fluorspar Mining Collection Subject The topic of the resource Miners Mines and mineral resources Fluorspar industry Fluorspar Mineral industries Illinois--Rosiclare Description An account of the resource The fluorspar-rich region of southeastern Illinois served as a home for several mines, making Illinois the leading producer of fluorspar in the United States from the 1940s until the 1990s. The mineral is used to smelt metals such as aluminum, creade hydrofluoric acid, and in items containing fluoride chemicals. Fluorspar mines existed in southern Illinois until the mid-1990s when the last mine closed due to increased availability of fluorspar from international locations. Photographs in this collection include images of miners at work, mining machinery and factories, and Aluminum Company of America factories. Still Image A static visual representation. Examples of still images are: paintings, drawings, graphic designs, plans and maps. Recommended best practice is to assign the type "text" to images of textual materials. Original Format If the image is of an object, state the type of object, such as painting, sculpture, paper, photo, and additional data photographic print b&w 1 Physical Dimensions The actual physical size of the original image. 18 x 27 cm Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context 405248 Fluorspar Mining Collection Title A name given to the resource Football Team Description An account of the resource An unidentified football team poses for a team photo. Subject The topic of the resource Football teams Football players Footballs Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource n.d. Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource jpg Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum Language A language of the resource eng https://www.chroniclingillinois.org/files/original/da7ca133d5edad8940ef4d0c428854d7.jpg 7cb5d8c22f25836c615970bad5044053 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Fluorspar Mining Collection Subject The topic of the resource Miners Mines and mineral resources Fluorspar industry Fluorspar Mineral industries Illinois--Rosiclare Description An account of the resource The fluorspar-rich region of southeastern Illinois served as a home for several mines, making Illinois the leading producer of fluorspar in the United States from the 1940s until the 1990s. The mineral is used to smelt metals such as aluminum, creade hydrofluoric acid, and in items containing fluoride chemicals. Fluorspar mines existed in southern Illinois until the mid-1990s when the last mine closed due to increased availability of fluorspar from international locations. Photographs in this collection include images of miners at work, mining machinery and factories, and Aluminum Company of America factories. Still Image A static visual representation. Examples of still images are: paintings, drawings, graphic designs, plans and maps. Recommended best practice is to assign the type "text" to images of textual materials. Original Format If the image is of an object, state the type of object, such as painting, sculpture, paper, photo, and additional data photographic print b&w 1 Physical Dimensions The actual physical size of the original image. 21 x 26 cm Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context 405247 Fluorspar Mining Collection Title A name given to the resource Aluminum Company of America Mine Supervisors Description An account of the resource Mine supervision personnel at the Aluminum Company of America plant in Rosiclare pose in front of the safety bulletin board for a group photograph. Standing (l-r): Ronald Schaefer, J. Roy Carr, Rudell Hoover, J. G. Bennett, and Charles Millikan. Kneeling (l-r): Owen Threlkeld, Levi Billington, James William Gipson, and Gilbert Jennings. Subject The topic of the resource Aluminum Company of America Illinois--Rosiclare Mines and mineral resources Miners Supervisors Schaefer, Ronald Carr, J. Roy Hoover, Rudell Bennett, J. G. Millikan, Charles Threlkeld, Owen Billington, Levi Gipson, James William Jennings, Gilbert Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Taylor, Ben Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1957-04-02 Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource jpg Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum Language A language of the resource eng https://www.chroniclingillinois.org/files/original/74069ec41fa45f62d85c5152ab93cd14.jpg f68b977a5ae54a039bafde4f5c78dc2f Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Fluorspar Mining Collection Subject The topic of the resource Miners Mines and mineral resources Fluorspar industry Fluorspar Mineral industries Illinois--Rosiclare Description An account of the resource The fluorspar-rich region of southeastern Illinois served as a home for several mines, making Illinois the leading producer of fluorspar in the United States from the 1940s until the 1990s. The mineral is used to smelt metals such as aluminum, creade hydrofluoric acid, and in items containing fluoride chemicals. Fluorspar mines existed in southern Illinois until the mid-1990s when the last mine closed due to increased availability of fluorspar from international locations. Photographs in this collection include images of miners at work, mining machinery and factories, and Aluminum Company of America factories. Still Image A static visual representation. Examples of still images are: paintings, drawings, graphic designs, plans and maps. Recommended best practice is to assign the type "text" to images of textual materials. Original Format If the image is of an object, state the type of object, such as painting, sculpture, paper, photo, and additional data photographic print b&w 1 Physical Dimensions The actual physical size of the original image. 21 x 25 cm Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context 405246 Fluorspar Mining Collection Title A name given to the resource Twenty-Five Year Club Description An account of the resource Members of the 25 Year Club, (from left to right) John Jennings, George Shelter, Raleigh Stacey, Lawrence Lanham, and W. T. Davis, stand in front of a wall. Subject The topic of the resource Jennings, John Shelter, George Stacey, Raleigh Lantham, Lawrence Davis, W. T. Employees Fluorspar industry Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Moore, R. H. Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1944-02-08 Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource jpg Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum Language A language of the resource eng