University of Alaska Fairbanks - Denali Yearbook (Fairbanks, AK)

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X23 Sf ies!! 'si 2' i Minerals, the most vaunted of Alas- ka's resources, continues to lure men into the remote areas of Alaska. To- day's miner replaces hand power with horsepower in the huge dredges that sift riches from rock. University of Alaska faculty illus- trate the details of such an operation and prepare students for any event- uality. This includes the possibility of the disaster which sends men scram- bling underground to rescue human elements from Mother Natures store- house.

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ir , a mr g The Geologist locates ore. It is the Mining Engineer who determines its value and who must work underground to bring natures resources to the laboratories where it may be molded into usable form. Step by step Alaskas youth are trained in modern methods, given practical as well as theoretical experience, Pictured here is the miner at work learn- ing to use the tools of his trade in an underground workshop all his own. Drilling ' a ' ar Dynamiting if G .t i, , i ., ,N Timb61'iUg Hauling it out

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liialmumgy Fire assaying X 'Q- Use of optical pyrometer