SS African Pilot

Photograph of the Mercy Ship, the veteran freighter SS African Pilot. The ship was lent for movement of supplies for Cuba to the Red Cross by the Committee of American Steamship Lines. The ship is at its moorings awaiting loading. When it completes it mercy mission, the vessel is scheduled for retirement.
Date: December 22, 1962
Creator: Shere, Jack
System: The Gateway to Oklahoma History

Old Town Mine Explosion

Photograph of the scene after the McAlester, OK Old Town coal mine explosion of spectators gathering for word from the rescue parties. In the cars at the extreme right on the rail are casualties. The explosion killed sixty-one.
Date: December 19, 1929
Creator: unknown
System: The Gateway to Oklahoma History