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A poignant moment in their discussion addressed race relations and the underrepresentation of Chinese miners in historical documents. They highlighted how many details about these miners remain hidden or overlooked. Tragically, historical events such as a mining collapse in 1871 claimed the lives of thirty miners—most of whom were Chinese—and due to poor record-keeping, their identities were virtually lost to time.

Underwood and Miller emphasize that history is often told through the lens of the powerful, and that this reality calls for a deeper exploration of the diverse narratives that formed the American West. The efforts to document Lone Gunman miners and their stories bring a much-needed perspective to the romanticized narratives often portrayed in popular films and media.