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Pennsylvania Bituminous Mines. Greensburg, Pa. August 13, 2003. Workshop Goals. Obtain location of maps. Obtain Contact Information. Pa. Annual Reports of the Inspector’s of Mines. Compilation of data about mines. Anthracite Mines – 1870 Bituminous Mines - 1888.
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Pennsylvania Bituminous Mines Greensburg, Pa August 13, 2003
Workshop Goals Obtain location of maps Obtain Contact Information
Pa. Annual Reports of the Inspector’s of Mines Compilation of data about mines
Anthracite Mines – 1870 Bituminous Mines - 1888
Typical Data in Annual Reports Inspection Districts Mine Name Number of Employees Accident Statistics Production Statistics
Typical Data in Annual Reports Specific Accident Information Mine Openings and Closings
Annual Report Short-comings Depression Era – Shut-downs Post WW II -Consolidations Mines Pre-1955 - 5 Employees
Bituminous Coal 1881 3.029 Million Tons. 2000 74.37 Million Tons 42.7 Million in Greene County
Map Preservation Issues Deterioration of Paper Maps Need to Maintain for Future Generations
Goals Locate the Sources of maps Identify each Source with Contact Information
Questions Thank You for attending