Coal miner, John Tom Blanton's residence, exterior (Tribbey, Kentucky) (1944)
Notes: Mr. Blanton with two of his four children on the porch of his home. Employed by Old King Mining Company. They are 9 miles from the nearest city, 1.5 miles from the nearest independent store. They do not have an automobile, bathroom facility or refrigeration. They do have a radio. Mr. Blanton earns $51.70 each week. He pays $12.00 each week for groceries, $5.00 for clothes and $3.50 for medical expenses.
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