IIIF provides researchers rich metadata and media viewing options for comparison of works across cultural heritage collections. Visit the IIIF page to learn more. J. Davis & Son Ltd. of Baltimore, ...

This week’s Historical Treasure at the Vigo County History Center is an extraordinary specimen of a pocket Davy’s coal mine safety lamp that was used in coal mines here in Vigo County. The safety lamp ...

Lighting has played a critical role in the safety of underground coal and metal mining for several thousand years. Challenges in an underground mine environment include dust, confined spaces, surfaces ...

IIIF provides researchers rich metadata and media viewing options for comparison of works across cultural heritage collections. Visit the IIIF page to learn more. This Davy-style safety lamp was made ...