Scotts Collection (#2)

Scotts Run, West Virginia. Miner photographed in Scotts Run - As he dressed for a trip to Morgantown. (Herb Venn), March 1937, Lewis Hine, 1874 - 1940, was an American photographer

Scotts Run, West Virginia. Unemployed miners, March 1937, Lewis Hine, 1874 - 1940, was an American photographer, who used his camera as a tool for social reform. US, USA

Scotts Run, West Virginia. Peter Percupu, Roumanian miner, unemployed, known in Scotts Run as Ground Hog. Too old to find employment in the mines, March 1937, Lewis Hine, 1874 - 1940

Scotts Run, West Virginia. [Unemployed miner. ], March 1937, Lewis Hine, 1874 - 1940
Scotts Run, West Virginia. [Unemployed miner.], March 1937, Lewis Hine, 1874 - 1940, was an American photographer, who used his camera as a tool for social reform. US, USA

Scotts Run, West Virginia. [Recreation and community activities. ], March 1937
Scotts Run, West Virginia. [Recreation and community activities.], March 1937, Lewis Hine, 1874 - 1940, was an American photographer, who used his camera as a tool for social reform. US, USA

Scotts Run, West Virginia. Pursglove No. 5 - Scene taken from main highway shows typical hillside camp. The houses are multiple dwellings, March 1937, Lewis Hine, 1874 - 1940

Scotts Run, West Virginia. The Patch - One of the worst camps in Scotts Run. The stream is an auxiliary branch that flows into Scotts Run can be seen towards the right of this picture

Scotts Run, West Virginia. Jere, mine tipple - Mine bankrupt and closed since December 1936. The camp of this mine is considered a stranded community, March 1937, Lewis Hine, 1874 - 1940

Scotts Run, West Virginia. Troop Hill - An abandoned coal camp on Scotts Run, West Virginia, December 22, 1936. Mine closed early in 1936

Scotts Run, West Virginia. New Hill - A new camp. The best community on Scotts Run, March 1937, Lewis Hine, 1874 - 1940, was an American photographer, who used his camera as a tool for social reform

Scotts Run, West Virginia. Pursglove Mines Nos. 3 and 4 - This is the largest company on Scotts Run. Scene shows main Scotts Run Highway and atmosphere loaded with coal dust

Scotts Run, West Virginia. Bertha Hill Camp - The mine in this camp has been bankrupt and changed hands several times in the last two years

Scotts Run, West Virginia. Chaplin Hill Mine Tipple - This mine was bankrupt and closed during the summer of 1936. The company was reorganized

Scotts Run, West Virginia. This building is a part of the abandoned mine buildings of the stranded camp of Jere. It is the exterior of the old fan house

Scotts Run, West Virginia. Sessa Hill - The mine is a small locally owned operation where conditions are generally bad, 1936, Lewis Hine, 1874 - 1940, was an American photographer

Scotts Run, West Virginia. The Shack Community Center - Scene is typical of crowded space. In center of valley the stream is Scotts Run Crack

Scotts Run, West Virginia. Chaplin Hill - This scene is typical of many camps built near the mine. In the background can be seen several of the government sanitary privies

Scotts Run, West Virginia. Employed bachelor at home in Sessa Hill - This scene is typical of hundreds of bachelors who belong to a group of immigrants whose family was separated by immigration

Scotts Run, West Virginia. Unemployed bachelor, Jere - This is typical of a particular group of stranded men in an abandoned camp

Scotts Run, West Virginia. Worked out coal mine near Pursglove mine No. 4 camp - Scene taken from main highway. This scene is typical of a dozen or more mines that have been closed

Scotts Run, West Virginia. Pursglove Nos. 3 and 4 - Another view of Pursglove Mines Nos. 3 and 4, March 1937, Lewis Hine, 1874 - 1940, was an American photographer

Scotts Restaurant in London - famed for its oysters and lobster, formerly with sawdust on the floor and a zinc bar. On the corner of Piccadilly and Shaftesbury Avenue. Date: circa early 1920s

Sir Connop Guthrie, right, owner of the winning aircraft, and C.W.A. Scotts second wife, Greta, left, greet C.W.A Scott at Croydon after winning the Schlesinger Portsmouth to Johannesburg race

The Mayor of Croydon, Lady Connop Guthrie
From left: The Mayor of Croydon, Lady Connop Guthrie and C.W.A. Scotts second wife, Greta, greet C.W.A Scott and Giles Guthrie as their aircraft arrives back at Croydon after winning the Schlesinger

C W A Scotts second wife, Greta, greets C W A Scott
C.W.A. Scotts second wife, Greta, greets C.W.A Scott and Giles Guthrie as their aircraft arrives back at Croydon after winning the Schlesinger Portsmouth to Johannesburg race. October 1936

C W A Scotts second wife, Greta, receiving telegrams
C.W.A. Scotts second wife, Greta, receiving telegrams of congratulations after his winning of the Schlesinger Portsmouth to Johannesburg race. 1 October 1936

Scotts on Piccadilly, London
Scotts hotel or restaurant at the junction of Great Windmill Street and Piccadilly, London. Pursued starring Robert Mitchum is being advertised, playing at the Warner Theatre in Leicester Square

Electric brush
A detailed advertisement from 1883 for Dr. Scotts Electric Hair Brush, claiming to cure a variety of ills, from headaches to deafness, baldness to a weary brain

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"Exploring the Scottish Borders: Unveiling the Legacy of Scotts" Discovering the rich history and captivating landscapes of Scotland, particularly in the Scottish Borders region, is an adventure that takes you back to a time when Lieutenant Campbell, Captain Scott's trusted companion, roamed these lands. As you wander through picturesque Melrose, it's hard not to imagine the echoes of their footsteps resonating through its ancient streets. But Scotts' story doesn't end there; it transcends borders and finds its way to Soho in London. At 47 Frith Street W1, lies a place where Lieutenant Campbell's gloves once touched upon tales of bravery and exploration. This spot serves as a reminder that even amidst bustling city life, one can still find traces of distant adventures. The legacy continues with Scott's Antarctic Expedition - an epic journey led by Captain Scott himself. Wilson, Bowers, Cherry-Garrard were among those who braved treacherous conditions on this expedition. From launching weather balloons to addressing his crew with unwavering determination, Captain Scott left no stone unturned in his quest for discovery. In October 1911, Lieutenant Evans joined forces with them as they ventured further into uncharted territory towards the South Pole itself. The sheer magnitude of their achievement at reaching this frozen frontier cannot be overstated – a testament to human resilience against nature's harshest elements. As Terra Nova departed Cardiff harbor bound for Antarctica, hopes soared high alongside Captain Scott's unwavering spirit. Little did they know that these would be his last words etched into history – words that continue to inspire generations: "I do not regret this journey. " Scott’s final diary entry reveals both triumph and tragedy intertwined within each other - Bowers Wilson and Cherry-Garrard forever immortalized in their shared pursuit of knowledge and understanding. So next time you find yourself exploring Scotland or strolling through London streets remember those who dared to dream, those who pushed the boundaries of human exploration.