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Workers inside the Number 2 1/2 talc mine in Talcville

Workers inside the talc mine in Talcville

Talc mine workers in the Number 2 ½ mine, which was said to be largest in the world at the time. 1956. Talcville in the Town of Edwards, NY.

Check out North Country at Work’s story on the dangers of talc mining.

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