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Daytime blasting crew of Benson Mines

Daytime blasting crew of Benson Mines

Daytime blasting crew of Benson Mines, supervised by Jim LaParr, who is on the far right with his hands in his pockets. 1959. Benson Mines, NY. Photo donated by Jim LaParr.

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