The Nightingales of the Mine ~ Guardian Angels of the Mines

The Nightingales of the Mine ~ Guardian Angels of the Mines

Jinguashi was once the largest precious metal mine in East Asia, attracting nearly 20,000 residents during its heyday. With a large population and the high risk associated with mining work, hospitals became one of the most important facilities in the mining area.

The mining company established a Medical Affairs Bureau in the 1900s, which was further expanded in the 1930s, becoming a relatively large hospital in the Ruifang area at that time. After the war, the Jinguashi Hospital was taken over and operated by the Taiwan Metal Mining Bureau and the Taiwan Metal Mining Corporation, remaining an important reliance for residents of the mining community. In 1987, as the mining company ceased operations, the hospital also became part of history, witnessing the life and death of the mining community over nearly nine decades.

There is a group of nurses who have served the hospital for many years, witnessing this historical past. These "Nightingales of the Mine" dedicated themselves to nursing at a young age, providing professional medical services in the workplace. They played an indispensable role in mine healthcare, offering emergency assistance to miners after mining accidents. This exhibition aims to trace the rise and fall of the mines from their perspective and shed light on the various aspects of Jinguashi Hospital and healthcare in these mines.

Exhibition Period: May 10^th to October 20^th, 2024

Venue: 2nd Floor, Gongxue Hall