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Collection: B - B Collection
Folder: 0000.000
Item: 0756-00074
Title: Lignite coal mine near Minot (N.D.)
Date: Circa 1910
Inscription/Marks: [front-print] Lignite Coal Mine, near Minot, N. Dak. [back-written] July 24 Dear Florence, arrived home, was glad when I got this far but it was dreadful warm at Sawyer. Mary has a large boy, he has a big mouth. [illegible] I did not like the water there just like soda. I am up to the eyes in work now. House cleaning in hot weather is not pleasant.. Crops are fine here, had a good rain today, just soaked everything. Looks natural here. Will write soon. From Mrs. J. Jacobsen, Crystal. [addressed] Miss Florence Phair, Kalispel Mont. 1205 5th Ave
Summary: A man and a woman stand with horses and a cart near a lignite coal mine near Minot. A building with tall smokestacks and mining machinery is visible in the background.
Red ID: PH_I_90513 Image ID: 476880 Image Notes: B0756-00074-back

Collection: B Digitized Images from Collection
Title: B Collection
Date: XX/XXXX

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Collection Summary
Collection: B - B Collection
Folder: 0000.000
Item: 0756-00074
Title: Lignite coal mine near Minot (N.D.)
Date: Circa 1910
Inscription/Marks: [front-print] Lignite Coal Mine, near Minot, N. Dak. [back-written] July 24 Dear Florence, arrived home, was glad when I got this far but it was dreadful warm at Sawyer. Mary has a large boy, he has a big mouth. [illegible] I did not like the water there just like soda. I am up to the eyes in work now. House cleaning in hot weather is not pleasant.. Crops are fine here, had a good rain today, just soaked everything. Looks natural here. Will write soon. From Mrs. J. Jacobsen, Crystal. [addressed] Miss Florence Phair, Kalispel Mont. 1205 5th Ave
Summary: A man and a woman stand with horses and a cart near a lignite coal mine near Minot. A building with tall smokestacks and mining machinery is visible in the background.
Red ID: PH_I_90513 Image ID: 476879 Image Notes: B0756-00074

Collection: B Digitized Images from Collection
Title: B Collection
Date: XX/XXXX

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