1947 Peabody Coal Company Mine #43 Harrisburg IL Photo S.L. Anderson Super For Sale

This is an original black-and-white photograph from the Peabody Coal Company Mine #43 in Harrisburg, Illinois, dated November 5, 1947. The photo shows S.L. Anderson, Division Superintendent, seated at a desk with paperwork, wearing a miner’s helmet and overalls. Another worker can be seen in the background, giving the image strong workplace context.

The back is stamped “Nov 5 1947” and annotated in pencil with his name and title. This is not a reprint but an authentic mid-century company photograph documenting mine leadership. Identified individuals in Peabody archives are scarce, making this a particularly valuable piece for collectors of coal mining memorabilia, labor history, and Illinois industrial heritage.

Specifications:

• Type: Original photograph (not reprint)

• Company: Peabody Coal Company

• Mine: No. 43, Harrisburg, Illinois

• Date: November 5, 1947

• Size: 4” x 5”

• Subject: S.L. Anderson, Division Superintendent

• Condition: Very good; clear, sharp detail, light wear