Working in Blackwater gold mine

Joseph Divis (right) on the job in the Blackwater Mine with Bill Houghton and a pneumatic drill. This shot has intrigued old miners, as Divis appears to have disconnected the life-saving water line – something he would never do. In fact, some have said that Divis never made money working on contract because he was too meticulous – a trait which was to his advantage when using a camera.