From the 3rd floor
of the Webb City Public Library
Webb City Area Genealogical Society
Jerry Hamilton donated this clear, detailed photo of the American Zinc, Lead and Smelting Co. near Carterville.
The following was written on the back:
Davey No. 3
Peat & Perry Allen, Ground Forman
Scott Barbee, Millman
Sam Laundrum, Mgr
Howard Young, Bookkeeper
Man in the white shirt, Charley French Baugh
Old News has previously posted about how dangerous it was to work in the mines, including Davey No. 3.
The map below of the American Zinc mines in this area is on the Missouri Digital Heritage site.