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3 A.M. Sunday, February 23rd, 1908. Newsboys selling on Brooklyn Bridge. Harry Ahrenpreiss, 30 Willet Street. (Said was 13 years old). Abe Gramus. 37 Division Street. Witness Fred McMurray. Location: New York, New York (State) / Photo by Lewis W. Hine.

3 A.M. Sunday, February 23rd, 1908. Newsboys selling on Brooklyn Bridg...

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Grace Harper (Looked 10 years old). Works in Lydia Mills, Clinton, S.C. Mother said she is very good hand at spinning. Been at it 3 years. Runs 4 and 5 sides, about 50 cents a day. Little sister Lettie helps. Mother said "she is learnin'." Looked 7 years old. Dec. 2/08. Witness Sara R. Hine. Location: Clinton, South Carolina / Photo by Lewis W. Hine.

Grace Harper (Looked 10 years old). Works in Lydia Mills, Clinton, S.C...

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[8,9 and 10 years old starting out at 6 A.M. Sunday. [Caption #602: "6:00 A.M. Sunday, March 7, 1909. Boys starting out with Sunday papers. Some were only 8 and 9 years old. Many more youngsters start out at 7 A.M. Some of these little fellows had been selling until 7 and 8 P.M. and later Saturday night."][Caption #663: "Hartford, Conn. 6 A.M. Sunday."]. Location: Hartford, Connecticut. / Photo by [...]

[8,9 and 10 years old starting out at 6 A.M. Sunday. [Caption #602: "6...

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Hartford, Conn., newsboys. Boy in middle, Joseph De. Lucco, has been selling for 8 years. Was arrested for stealing papers a while ago. Location: Hartford, Connecticut.

Hartford, Conn., newsboys. Boy in middle, Joseph De. Lucco, has been s...

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At one of the paper offices on Pearl St. at 3:30 P.M. Location: Buffalo, New York (State)

At one of the paper offices on Pearl St. at 3:30 P.M. Location: Buffa...

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Kibbe's Candy Factory. Joseph Giordano 14 years, Feeding Hills, Massachusetts. Had just received his work certificate and left school. Tended a chocolate machine at $3.50. This was as small a boy as any at Kibbe's. Location: Springfield, Massachusettsachusetts.

Kibbe's Candy Factory. Joseph Giordano 14 years, Feeding Hills, Massac...

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The Slein boys. Meyer Slein (12 yrs. old) his brother Abe (10 years old) who has just returned from Industrial School (Reform School). Another brother is in the School. Show effects of street life and are Juvenile Court boys. Location: St. Louis, Missouri.

The Slein boys. Meyer Slein (12 yrs. old) his brother Abe (10 years ol...

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A Branch office in a coal shed. McCann's. Location: St. Louis, Missouri.

A Branch office in a coal shed. McCann's. Location: St. Louis, Missou...

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William Lynch, 11 years of age, and Cornelius Lynch, 9 years of age, 607 ["606" crossed out] E. 6th Street. Newsboys. William has been selling papers 4 years, average earnings 25 cents per week. Sells from choice. Don't smoke. Visits saloons. Works 5 hours a day. Cornelius selling 3 years, average earnings 35 cents a week. Earnings not needed at home. Sells from choice. Don't smoke. Visits saloons. Works 7 hours a day. Edward F. Brown, Investigator. Location: Wilmington, Delaware / Photo by Lewis W. Hine.

William Lynch, 11 years of age, and Cornelius Lynch, 9 years of age, 6...

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Ethel Shumate (see photo 2190). Has been rolling cigarettes in Danville (Virginia) Factory for six months. Lives, 614 Upper Street. Said she was thirteen years old, but it is doubtful. Location: Danville, Virginia

Ethel Shumate (see photo 2190). Has been rolling cigarettes in Danvill...

Title from NCLC caption card. Attribution to Hine based on provenance. In album: Miscellaneous. Hine no. 2192. Credit line: National Child Labor Committee collection, Library of Congress, Prints and Photographs... More

A typical sight. Family and neighbors working on tags on door steps of Mrs. McCarthy, 88 Marcella Street, Roxbury, Massachusetts. See Home Work report. Location: Roxbury, Massachusettsachusetts.

A typical sight. Family and neighbors working on tags on door steps of...

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John Huggins. Said he is fourteen years old and has been doffing for eight months in the Guadalupe Valley Cotton Mills. Violation of law. Gets a dollar a day now. Before he came here, he worked in the cotton mill at West, Tex., for five or six years. Said boys work in the Cuero mill under age. "They don't even bother to ask your age. Didn't ask mine. Easy 'nuff to git a job." The mills were not running on account of floods this week. I found only one other boy under age, "Spider" Estes said he is fourteen years old and been working here, doffing one year. Location: Cuero, Texas.

John Huggins. Said he is fourteen years old and has been doffing for e...

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"Renters." Itinerant Texas farmers who rent a farm for a year or so and then move on, giving them nomadic habits and everything is temporary. House unpainted and ill-cared for. The children from five years old up pick cotton and help with the farm work, but get little or no schooling. It is estimated by State University that 300,000 children are thus affected in Texas alone. See Hine report Texas. Beginning with the five year old girl here who picks some, all work including the women. The nine year old girl picks one hundred and fifty pounds a day. Father is in town. Farm comprises fifty acres, and they get about twenty bales of cotton this year, which is not a good year. Been here one year. Farm of J.W. Vaughn. Route 6. Location: Corsicana, Texas.

"Renters." Itinerant Texas farmers who rent a farm for a year or so an...

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[Two orphans with Near East Relief workers and sailors on board the U.S. cruiser Pittsburgh as guests of the officers for a Christmas party in the Bosporus]

[Two orphans with Near East Relief workers and sailors on board the U....

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"Driving boy" driving sheep into the sheep pens at Carlisle. Location: Nicholas County--Carlisle [vicinity], Kentucky / Lewis W. Hine.

"Driving boy" driving sheep into the sheep pens at Carlisle. Location...

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Doffers - Boss said 14 and 15 years old. Indian Orchard Cotton Mill. Location: Indian Orchard, Massachusetts / Lewis W. Hine.

Doffers - Boss said 14 and 15 years old. Indian Orchard Cotton Mill. ...

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Roundstone School. Many poorly built schools in county. Location: Rockcastle County, Kentucky / Lewis W. Hine.

Roundstone School. Many poorly built schools in county. Location: Roc...

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15-year old boy who says he works some for the railroad. Location: Mountain Grove, Missouri / Lewis W. Hine.

15-year old boy who says he works some for the railroad. Location: Mo...

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American Linen Co. Spooler tender. Location: Fall River, Massachusetts / Lewis W. Hine.

American Linen Co. Spooler tender. Location: Fall River, Massachusett...

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Woman's Union. Happy Girls Club. Working girls in foreground. School girls behind. Location: Fall River, Massachusetts / Lewis W. Hine.

Woman's Union. Happy Girls Club. Working girls in foreground. School g...

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6-year old Jewel Walker. See 4564 and 4565. Location: Comanche County--[Geronimo], Oklahoma / Lewis W. Hine.

6-year old Jewel Walker. See 4564 and 4565. Location: Comanche County...

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Gertrude Belier, 15 years old. Hemming curtains on machine at Boutwell, Fairclough & Gold, 274 Summer Street Extension. Mr. Fitzgerald, Manager. Location: Boston, Massachusetts / Lewis W. Hine.

Gertrude Belier, 15 years old. Hemming curtains on machine at Boutwell...

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Young office boy, working for J.J. O'Brien and Sons on East 23 Street. Past 16 years. Location: New York, New York (State) / Lewis W. Hine.

Young office boy, working for J.J. O'Brien and Sons on East 23 Street....

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Greenbank Consolidated School. One of the largest and best in the county with all grades and high school. Location: Pocahontas County, West Virginia / Photo by Lewis W. Hine.

Greenbank Consolidated School. One of the largest and best in the coun...

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Child of farm worker who lives at the FSA (Farm Security Administration) labor camp. Caldwell, Idaho

Child of farm worker who lives at the FSA (Farm Security Administratio...

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Farm work. Pauls Valley Training School. Lewis W. Hine. See 4833-4842. Location: Pauls Valley, Oklahoma.

Farm work. Pauls Valley Training School. Lewis W. Hine. See 4833-4842....

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A little spinner in the Mollahan Mills, Newberry, S.C. She was tending her "sides" like a veteran, but after I took the photo, the overseer came up and said in an apologetic tone that was pathetic, "She just happened in." Then a moment later he repeated the information. The mills appear to be full of youngsters that "just happened in," or " are helping sister." Dec. 3, 08. Witness Sara R. Hine. Location: Newberry, South Carolina / Photo by Lewis W. Hine.

A little spinner in the Mollahan Mills, Newberry, S.C. She was tending...

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New York, New York. Harlem newsboy

New York, New York. Harlem newsboy

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New York, New York. Harlem newsboy

New York, New York. Harlem newsboy

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Group of newsboys at the Times Office, Hartford, Conn. The newsgirls mingle and jostle these boys in the office and in the yard. Location: Hartford, Connecticut.

Group of newsboys at the Times Office, Hartford, Conn. The newsgirls m...

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Spinners & doffers in Mollahan Mills, Newberry, S.C. Many others as small. Dec. 3/08. Sara R. Hine, Witness. Location: Newberry, South Carolina / Photo by Lewis W. Hine.

Spinners & doffers in Mollahan Mills, Newberry, S.C. Many others as sm...

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Newsboy Club. Boston 1915 Exhibit. Location: Boston, Massachusetts.

Newsboy Club. Boston 1915 Exhibit. Location: Boston, Massachusetts.

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The Ball Team. Composed mainly of glass workers. Indiana. Aug. 1908. L.W.H. [Lewis Wickes Hine]. Location: Indiana.

The Ball Team. Composed mainly of glass workers. Indiana. Aug. 1908. L...

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Group of Italian Newsies on South Ave., selling in saloons, and stores. Had just come out of saloon in front of which they are standing. Behind them two typical saloon-patrons who insisted on being in the picture. 10 P.M. Cold. Snowing. Left to right: Joseph Inquagguito, 15 years, 3 Vetter St. Frank Manuel, 10 years old, 21 Fillander St. Tony Nessera, 12 years, 85 Waite St. Tony Compesse, 9 years old, 18 Vetter St. Sam Compesse, 12 years old, 18 Vetter St. Location: Syracuse, New York (State)

Group of Italian Newsies on South Ave., selling in saloons, and stores...

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Boys judging prize heifers at 4 H Club Fair at Charleston, West Virginia. Location: Charleston, West Virginia / Photo by Lewis W. Hine.

Boys judging prize heifers at 4 H Club Fair at Charleston, West Virgin...

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[High school route boys. Adolescents. Some in back row have been newsboys for seven, eight and nine years.] Location: New Haven, Connecticut.

[High school route boys. Adolescents. Some in back row have been newsb...

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Salisbury, (N.C.) Cotton Mill. A game of marbles. All these boys work in the mill. Location: Salisbury, North Carolina / Photo by Lewis W. Hine.

Salisbury, (N.C.) Cotton Mill. A game of marbles. All these boys work ...

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Boy, employed in a Paper Box factory Cincinnati. Location: Cincinnati, Ohio

Boy, employed in a Paper Box factory Cincinnati. Location: Cincinnati,...

Title from NCLC caption card. Attribution to Hine based on provenance. In album: Mills. Hine no. 35. Credit line: National Child Labor Committee collection, Library of Congress, Prints and Photographs Division.... More

Dillon Mills, Dillon, S.C. Lizzie Davis, (smallest). Been in mill 2 years. Next--Nettie Arnet - Been in mill 8 years. Next--Monnie McCraney, been in mill 3 years. Next--Vater Arnet, been in mill 8 years. Next--Mattie Connor, spinners and Winders. Saturday, Dec. 5, 08. Location: Dillon, South Carolina / Photo by Lewis W. Hine.

Dillon Mills, Dillon, S.C. Lizzie Davis, (smallest). Been in mill 2 ye...

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National Child Labor Committee, #200. S. W. Brown Mfg. Co., Evansville, Ind. Location: Evansville, Indiana.

National Child Labor Committee, #200. S. W. Brown Mfg. Co., Evansville...

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A Western Union Messenger Boy Leaving Office. Cincinnati. Location: Cincinnati, Ohio.

A Western Union Messenger Boy Leaving Office. Cincinnati. Location: C...

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Some of the workers in a Md. packing company. Plenty of work for even the tiniest hands. Many have to carry heavy boxes full of beans etc. Location: [Baltimore, Maryland].

Some of the workers in a Md. packing company. Plenty of work for even ...

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Groups showing a few of the workers stringing beans in the J. S. Farrand Packing Co., Baltimore, Md. Those too small to work are held on laps of workers or stowed away in boxes. Location: Baltimore, Maryland.

Groups showing a few of the workers stringing beans in the J. S. Farra...

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Newsies starting out with Sunday papers, 6 A.M. Location: Boston, Massachusetts.

Newsies starting out with Sunday papers, 6 A.M. Location: Boston, Mas...

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Newsboys. Location: Utica, New York (State)

Newsboys. Location: Utica, New York (State)

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Newsies in the paper alley, getting afternoon editions. Location: Rochester, New York (State)

Newsies in the paper alley, getting afternoon editions. Location: Roc...

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Newsboys, begging tobacco coupons. Edward F. Brown, Investigator. Lewis W. Hine. Photographer. Location: Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.

Newsboys, begging tobacco coupons. Edward F. Brown, Investigator. Lewi...

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Israel April, 314 I St., S.W., Washington, D.C. "I serves the President". 9 yr. old newsboy with no badge selling near Willard Hotel, Sunday P.M.,4/14/12. Been selling for several years. I found him selling after midnight April 17th and 18th. Quite a pugnacious little chap. He and his brother are said to have a large clientele among ambassadors and senators. Location: Washington (D.C.), District of Columbia.

Israel April, 314 I St., S.W., Washington, D.C. "I serves the Presiden...

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A typical group of workers in the Aragon Mill, Rock Hill,. Location: Rock Hill, South Carolina.

A typical group of workers in the Aragon Mill, Rock Hill,. Location: ...

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4 P.M. Right - Frank Pristare, 456 Sixth St. 11 years old. Work "ain't good. Sells to a half-dozen customers, and a few extras. Spends all his money. Left - Chas. Ciensola, 115 Grand St. 14 years old and been selling 6 yrs. Mother takes in washing. Smokes hard, and attends tubercular clinic. Is in opportunity class, and grades no higher than 2 B. Compare with 10 year old boy. Location: Hoboken, New Jersey.

4 P.M. Right - Frank Pristare, 456 Sixth St. 11 years old. Work "ain't...

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Noon hour at Massachusetts Mill, Lindale, Ga. During the days following this, I proved the ages of nearly a dozen of these children, by gaining access to Family Records, Life Insurance papers, and through conversations with the children and parents, and found those that I could prove to be working now, or during the past year at 10 and 11 years of age, some of them having begun before they were ten. Further search would reveal more. (See Hine Report). Location: Lindale, Georgia.

Noon hour at Massachusetts Mill, Lindale, Ga. During the days followin...

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All these children were working in the sugar beets for Louis Startz, a farmer near Fond du Lac, Wisconsin. The children are brought out from the nearby town to work the beets. See Hine Report, Wisconsin Sugar Beet, July, 1915. Location: Fond du Lac [vicinity], Wisconsin.

All these children were working in the sugar beets for Louis Startz, a...

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A Kentucky school. Name and data to be added later if possible. Location: Kentucky / Lewis W. Hine.

A Kentucky school. Name and data to be added later if possible. Locat...

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[The Swimming Hole. Group of boys - 14 to 16 years - just returned from working in tobacco at Southwick, Massachusetts., on Galpin's farm.] Location: Westfield, Massachusettsachusetts. / Lewis W. Hine.

[The Swimming Hole. Group of boys - 14 to 16 years - just returned fro...

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Tending the chicks. 16 year old girl. Home of William Olliges, Stithton, Ky. The children go to parochial school in Stithton. Location: Hardin County, Kentucky / Lewis W. Hine.

Tending the chicks. 16 year old girl. Home of William Olliges, Stithto...

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Eleven-year-old bakery worker Glenn Dungey. Ellis Report, L.W. Hine. Location: Oklahoma City, Oklahoma

Eleven-year-old bakery worker Glenn Dungey. Ellis Report, L.W. Hine. L...

Attribution to Hine based on provenance. In album: Miscellaneous. Title from NCLC caption card for Hine no. 4790. Hine no. 4791. Credit line: National Child Labor Committee collection, Library of Congress, Prin... More

15-year old girl folding towels in Bonanno Laundry. Location: Boston, Massachusetts Lewis W. Hine

15-year old girl folding towels in Bonanno Laundry. Location: Boston, ...

Title from NCLC caption card. In album: Miscellaneous. Hine no. 4732. Credit line: National Child Labor Committee collection, Library of Congress, Prints and Photographs Division. General information about the ... More

Art class. Training School for Deaf Mutes. See 4843-4851. Location: Sulphur, Oklahoma / Lewis W. Hine.

Art class. Training School for Deaf Mutes. See 4843-4851. Location: S...

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[Eleven-year-old bakery worker Glenn Dungey. Ellis Report, L.W. Hine.] Location: [Oklahoma City, Oklahoma].

[Eleven-year-old bakery worker Glenn Dungey. Ellis Report, L.W. Hine.]...

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I found a girl of 13 working at embroidery in a far corner of a dimly lighted room. The light came from a small gas jet which was high above the girl's head, in the center of the room. She was working on a black dress which was outlined in black pencil. For this dress elaborately embroidered, she received ninety cents. She could embroider one dress in about three or four days if she kept at it steadily. She had been working since 4 P.M., and it was the 7 P.M. She expected to stop at 10:30. Location: Newark, New Jersey

I found a girl of 13 working at embroidery in a far corner of a dimly ...

Title from NCLC caption card. Attribution to Hine based on provenance. In album: Tenement homework. Hine no. 4915. Credit line: National Child Labor Committee collection, Library of Congress, Prints and Photogr... More

Dinner Toters, Columbus, Ga. Location: Columbus, Georgia

Dinner Toters, Columbus, Ga. Location: Columbus, Georgia

Title from NCLC caption card. Attribution to Hine based on provenance. In album: Mills. Hine no. 3435. Credit line: National Child Labor Committee collection, Library of Congress, Prints and Photographs Divisio... More

Boy probably about 13 years old, tying strips which he has taken away from the planer. Schultze Waltum Co., Planing Mill. Location: Evansville, Indiana.

Boy probably about 13 years old, tying strips which he has taken away ...

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Dotheboys Hall in session tucked away upstairs over the store. Equipped with antique, dilapidated benches and chairs. The lessons begin at 6 A.M. and last for six hours, and these children who attend in the morning go into the mill in the afternoon and vice versa for the required eight weeks, which the law specifies. Taking everything into consideration it shows what travesty vocational guidance may become, and is in itself the best example of Dotheboys Hall I have ever seen, except that it is not half so practical as was Squeer's school. See Hine report. Location: Huntsville, Alabama.

Dotheboys Hall in session tucked away upstairs over the store. Equippe...

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[Spooler Tender - 15 years Berkshire Cotton Mills.] Location: [Adams, Massachusetts] / Lewis W. Hine.

[Spooler Tender - 15 years Berkshire Cotton Mills.] Location: [Adams,...

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A young oyster fisher [?] Others smaller employed in busy season. Apalachicola, Fla. Randsey Summerford says he starts out at 4 A.M. one day, is out all night in the little oyster boat and back next day some time. Gets a share of the proceeds. Said he was 16 years old and been at it 4 years. Lives in Georgia and is here 6 months a year. Location: Apalachicola, Florida.

A young oyster fisher [?] Others smaller employed in busy season. Apal...

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Manuel Ferreira - Portuguese - 15 yrs. 27 Whitter St. Sweeper - Fall River Iron Works. In Sunday clothes. Carving class at King Philip Settlement. Location: Fall River, Massachusetts / Lewis W. Hine.

Manuel Ferreira - Portuguese - 15 yrs. 27 Whitter St. Sweeper - Fall R...

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[Boys "linking" bed-springs. 14 and 15 years old.] Location: [Boston, Massachusetts] / [Lewis W. Hine]

[Boys "linking" bed-springs. 14 and 15 years old.] Location: [Boston,...

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Girls working in Tampa, Fla., Box Factory. I saw 10 small boys and girls. Has had reputation for employment of youngsters but work is slack now. Jan. 28, 1909. Location: Tampa, Florida.

Girls working in Tampa, Fla., Box Factory. I saw 10 small boys and gir...

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Hot Weather Delights, Newsboys' Protective Association, Cincinnati. Location: Cincinnati, Ohio.

Hot Weather Delights, Newsboys' Protective Association, Cincinnati. L...

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Waiting For The Signal. Newsboys, starting out with base-ball extra. 5 P.M., Times Star Office. Location: Cincinnati, Ohio.

Waiting For The Signal. Newsboys, starting out with base-ball extra. 5...

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Labor Day Parade, children in Child Labor demonstration, New York

Labor Day Parade, children in Child Labor demonstration, New York

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9 year old boy who was smoking and playing pool in Pool Room Branch (Chouteau & Manchester) while waiting for papers. 4 P.M. May 5, 1910. Location: St. Louis, Missouri.

9 year old boy who was smoking and playing pool in Pool Room Branch (C...

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Truant newsies 11 A.M. May 12th, 1910. St. Louis, Missouri.

Truant newsies 11 A.M. May 12th, 1910. St. Louis, Missouri.

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9:00 P.M. Group of young newsboys and venders selling late at night. Some of them were selling in saloons at that time. May 7, 1910. Witness E.N. Clopper. Location: St. Louis, Missouri.

9:00 P.M. Group of young newsboys and venders selling late at night. S...

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Philip Weinstein, 8 years old, and an older boy who uses him as a decoy. Philip sells until 10 & 11 P.M. sometimes. Photo taken at 11 A.M. Philip said he player [sic?] hookey a week and they fired him. A good many young truants on the street those days. Location: Nashville, Tennessee.

Philip Weinstein, 8 years old, and an older boy who uses him as a deco...

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Heavy Loads. Park Row. Location: New York, New York (State)

Heavy Loads. Park Row. Location: New York, New York (State)

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Brooklyn Bridge "Newsie". Location: New York, New York (State)

Brooklyn Bridge "Newsie". Location: New York, New York (State)

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Name: Children from school No. 2 in the Italian district Terrace[?] nr. Genesee St. Many of these children spend their summer vacations in the canning and fruit picking settlements where their parents go to work during the season. Feb. 8, 1910, Buffalo, N.Y. Location: Buffalo, New York (State)

Name: Children from school No. 2 in the Italian district Terrace[?] nr...

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5 minutes to 9 A.M. Eleven-year-old girl running home with a twenty-pound load of garter buttons for home-work. Trying not to be late for school. (See also Report.) Location: Worcester, Massachusetts.

5 minutes to 9 A.M. Eleven-year-old girl running home with a twenty-po...

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Two of the very youngest newsboys I could find in New Orleans. Seven and nine years old. Such little fellows are rare. Location: New Orleans, Louisiana.

Two of the very youngest newsboys I could find in New Orleans. Seven a...

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Jacksonville, Florida, messenger boy. (See Report of E.F. Brown and Lewis W. Hine.) Location: Jacksonville, Florida.

Jacksonville, Florida, messenger boy. (See Report of E.F. Brown and Le...

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6 year old George Greentree, 313 Dover Street sells for 12 year old brother. Both make $1. a day. George found selling in front of College Inn. Works the pathos game. Stays out often until midnight. Father dead. Mother janitor in church. Location: Jacksonville, Florida.

6 year old George Greentree, 313 Dover Street sells for 12 year old br...

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[Eight-year old Jack on a Western Massachusetts farm. He is a type of child who is being overworked in many rural districts. See Hine Report, Rural Child Labor, August 1915. Location: [Western Massachusetts, Massachusetts]

[Eight-year old Jack on a Western Massachusetts farm. He is a type of ...

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Carl Brown, eleven years old. He and his father run a farm of 160 acres in Southern Vermont. He is overgrown, sluggish, but he said: "I'd ruther go to school." See Hine Report, Rural Child Labor, August 1915 Location: Southern Vermont, Vermont.

Carl Brown, eleven years old. He and his father run a farm of 160 acre...

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Vocational Printing. Math. class. See 4168. Location: Fall River, Massachusetts / Lewis W. Hine.

Vocational Printing. Math. class. See 4168. Location: Fall River, Mas...

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Toting wood - Scavenger. Location: Fall River, Massachusetts / Lewis W. Hine.

Toting wood - Scavenger. Location: Fall River, Massachusetts / Lewis ...

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[Going to School. About 14-16 years. Watson School - Flint Village.] Location: Fall River, Massachusetts. / Lewis W. Hine.

[Going to School. About 14-16 years. Watson School - Flint Village.] ...

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Girls worming tobacco. Myrtle, 10 years, Zelina, 12 years, Florence, 13 years. Brother 14 and sister 16. Father John Richard. Rents farm. Location: Nicholas County, Kentucky / Lewis W. Hine.

Girls worming tobacco. Myrtle, 10 years, Zelina, 12 years, Florence, 1...

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[Scenes from "The Twig of Thorn" given by a club of working girls in King Philip Settlement. Most of them are weavers. All girls.] Location: Fall River, Massachusetts. / [Lewis W. Hine]

[Scenes from "The Twig of Thorn" given by a club of working girls in K...

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Helen Whitty (15 years old). Hand drawn work on curtains at Boutwell, Fairclough & Gold, 274 Summer Street Extension. Mr. Fitzgerald, Manager. Location: Boston, Massachusetts / Lewis W. Hine.

Helen Whitty (15 years old). Hand drawn work on curtains at Boutwell, ...

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Young girl working in Friedman Shelby Shoe Factory,. Location: Kirksville, Missouri

Young girl working in Friedman Shelby Shoe Factory,. Location: Kirksvi...

Title from NCLC caption card. Attribution to Hine based on provenance. In album: Miscellaneous. Hine no. 1741. No text recorded after final comma on caption card. Credit line: National Child Labor Committee col... More

Manuel, the young shrimp-picker, five years old, and a mountain of child-labor oyster shells behind him. He worked last year. Understands not a word of English. Dunbar, Lopez, Dukate Company. Location: Biloxi, Mississippi

Manuel, the young shrimp-picker, five years old, and a mountain of chi...

Title from NCLC caption card. Attribution to Hine based on provenance. In album: Canneries. Hine no. 1984. Reproduction no. LC-USZ6-1306. Credit line: National Child Labor Committee collection, Library of Congr... More

American Linen Co. Cleaner - Spinning room. Location: Fall River, Massachusetts / Lewis W. Hine.

American Linen Co. Cleaner - Spinning room. Location: Fall River, Mas...

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Continuation school girls looping stocking in Ipswich Mills. Location: Boston, Massachusetts / Lewis W. Hine.

Continuation school girls looping stocking in Ipswich Mills. Location...

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S. Russell, 33 E. 22nd St. Newsboy, 12 years of age. Selling newspapers 2 years. Average earnings 20 cents daily. Selling newspapers own choice. Father earns $18 weekly. Boy deposits earnings in du Pont Savings Bank, and on Saturday night works for Reynold's candy shop, delivering packages. Don't smoke. Visits saloons. Works 5 hours daily, except Saturday, when he works 11. Location: Wilmington, Delaware.

S. Russell, 33 E. 22nd St. Newsboy, 12 years of age. Selling newspaper...

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14 year old Spooler tender. Berkshire Cotton Mills. Location: Adams, Massachusetts / Lewis W. Hine.

14 year old Spooler tender. Berkshire Cotton Mills. Location: Adams, ...

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James Danna, 38 [?] Charter Street. 7 years old. Location: Boston, Massachusetts.

James Danna, 38 [?] Charter Street. 7 years old. Location: Boston, Ma...

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Manuel, the young shrimp-picker, five years old, and a mountain of child-labor oyster shells behind him. He worked last year. Understands not a word of English. Dunbar, Lopez, Dukate Company. Location: Biloxi, Mississippi.

Manuel, the young shrimp-picker, five years old, and a mountain of chi...

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H.H. Allison and 2 boys 10 and 12 years old gathering rye. Should be in school which opened several days ago. Several girls of school age also out. Owns farm of 112 acres. May go to Shady Nook School later. Location: Nicholas County, Kentucky / Lewis W. Hine.

H.H. Allison and 2 boys 10 and 12 years old gathering rye. Should be i...

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