More refugee children in old American clothes In the small towns of Greece the cafes are open early in the morning and soon the air is buzzing with political discussion over morning coffee.

Children in the day nursery washing up before getting their hot lunch at Okeechobee migratory labor camp. Belle Glade, Florida

In the old city of Thebes, the members of the town council meet early every morning to discuss local affairs as well as those of the outside world How forests are transported to fireplaces in Greece.

In Thebes no automobiles disturb the peaceful strolls of the Greeks through the Main Street In Greek towns a municpal wash tub is provided where the "fair sex" meet on Monday mornings to discuss styles and scandel [i.e., scandal].

Agricultural workers' children washing up before a hot lunch in day nursery at Okeechobee migratory labor camp. Belle Glade, Florida

A typical group of Greeks who have been to the United States. The clothes distinguish them as well as their use of American swear words which they delight in showing off to tourists Black eyed olive skinned Greek girls.

American Red Cross Canteen workers go down to the station at Issoudun to serve coffee and sandwiches to a trainload of American soldiers passing through. The band from the camp where the canteen is situated goes with them to give a welcome to the boys

More refugee children in old American clothes In the small towns of Greece the cafes are open early in the morning and soon the air is buzzing with political discussion over morning coffee.

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Summary

Photographs show Greek refugee children probably from Anatolia with men and men seated in an outdoor cafe, Greece.

Negative series code written on page: C262.
On page: no. 1480 (top image), and no. 1481 (bottom image),
In album: European pictures (1923 trip), p. [115].
Copyright by Carpenter's World Travels.
Forms part of: Frank and Frances Carpenter Collection (Library of Congress).

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Date

01/01/1923

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Contributors

Carpenter, Frank G. (Frank George), 1855-1924, photographer

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Location

Kastellocampos, 38.27700, 21.74900

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Source

Library of Congress

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