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Group of workers from Indian Orchard Mfg. Co. including following names and others: Mose Fournier, 297 Worcester St.; in Mr. Karnes' room. Wilfred Croteau lives on Worcester St., in front of Police Station. Doffer in Mr. Baker's twisting room. Paul Phaneuf, 189 Franklin St., in Mr. Karnes' spinning room. Leo La Francis, 12 Quebec St. In beaming room.  Location: Indian Orchard, Massachusetts.

Group of workers from Indian Orchard Mfg. Co. including following name...

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Philip Sowa - Polish - 14 years May 16, 1916, 256 Montauk St. First application to be doffer in card room of Shoe Mill. Liked to go to school.  Location: Fall River, Massachusetts / Lewis W. Hine.

Philip Sowa - Polish - 14 years May 16, 1916, 256 Montauk St. First ap...

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Lawrence Burns - Doffer - 14 years. Pocasset Mills. 43 Langley St. Eye defect.  Location: Fall River, Massachusetts / Lewis W. Hine.

Lawrence Burns - Doffer - 14 years. Pocasset Mills. 43 Langley St. Eye...

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King Philip Card Room. Rosawna - 14 years, 959 Globe St., Doffer on Jack Speeders. Pushing a truck of empty bobbins.  Location: Fall River, Massachusetts / Lewis W. Hine.

King Philip Card Room. Rosawna - 14 years, 959 Globe St., Doffer on Ja...

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Overseer and two of the doffer boys, Charles Hennessy and John Douglass in Avondale Mills. Noon hour. Overseer said, "we've got 30 of 'em."  Location: Birmingham, Alabama.

Overseer and two of the doffer boys, Charles Hennessy and John Douglas...

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On left hand of picture is Alice Deon, 95 Springfield Street, a doffer in a spinning room of the Ayer mill. Been there a few weeks. Has a steady job. Walks to and from work, as Antoinette does. On right of picture is her sister Eva, who goes to school, she is 11 years old. How old does Alice appear to be?.  Location: Lawrence, Massachusetts.

On left hand of picture is Alice Deon, 95 Springfield Street, a doffer...

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A beautiful young spinner and doffer in Interlaken Mill, Arkwirght, R. I. She has worked there 1 year. Looked 12 yrs. old and had a hectic flush caused by warm, close atmosphere.  Location: Arkwright, Rhode Island.

A beautiful young spinner and doffer in Interlaken Mill, Arkwirght, R....

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Doffer in Pacific Mill[s], Sime Leroy, 16 years (looks 13).  Location: Lawrence, Massachusetts.

Doffer in Pacific Mill[s], Sime Leroy, 16 years (looks 13). Location:...

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The smallest boy is a band boy, next is a doffer. The smallest girl is a spinner. Work in Cowpers' [i.e., Cowpen's?] Manufacturing Co., S.C. (See Label 2970).  Location: [Cowpens], South Carolina.

The smallest boy is a band boy, next is a doffer. The smallest girl is...

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A regular worker (doffer) in Richmond Spinning Mills. Photo during work hours.  Location: Chattanooga, Tennessee.

A regular worker (doffer) in Richmond Spinning Mills. Photo during wor...

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Sweeper and Doffer Boys, Lancaster Mills (Cotton). S.C. Many more as small.  Location: Lancaster, South Carolina.

Sweeper and Doffer Boys, Lancaster Mills (Cotton). S.C. Many more as s...

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Doffer boys in Knoxville Cotton Mill. Smallest boy said he had been working there one year.  Location: Knoxville, Tennessee.

Doffer boys in Knoxville Cotton Mill. Smallest boy said he had been wo...

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Young doffer going to work in Avondale Mills.  Location: Birmingham, Alabama.

Young doffer going to work in Avondale Mills. Location: Birmingham, A...

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Group in front of Indian Orchard Mfg. Co. Everyone in photo was working. Boy not photographed. Hector Dubois, 24 Water St. Doffer in Indian Orchard; crushed finger in pump.  Location: Indian Orchard, Massachusetts.

Group in front of Indian Orchard Mfg. Co. Everyone in photo was workin...

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Fred Fowner - 74 Londsdale. Doffer in Union Mill - 15 years old. Doffer two years. $7.74 a week.  Location: Fall River, Massachusetts / Lewis W. Hine.

Fred Fowner - 74 Londsdale. Doffer in Union Mill - 15 years old. Doffe...

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Doffer boys in Bibb Mill No. 1, Macon, Ga.  Location: Macon, Georgia.

Doffer boys in Bibb Mill No. 1, Macon, Ga. Location: Macon, Georgia.

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Union Hospital case - Estelle Poiriere, 137 Robeson St., 15 years old. Doffer at Granite No. 1 mill. Laceration of index and middle finger of right hand. Caught in card machine. Injured Dec. 21, 1915 and finger grew stiff and had to have cord cut. Still an outpatient in June and not working yet.  Location: Fall River, Massachusetts / Lewis W. Hine.

Union Hospital case - Estelle Poiriere, 137 Robeson St., 15 years old....

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Rush Merrill, Loray Mill, Gastonia, N.C. 12 years old. Been in mill 3 years Doffer. Gets 75 cents a day. Said sometimes gets 3 to 5 hours a day resting between times.  Location: Gastonia, North Carolina.

Rush Merrill, Loray Mill, Gastonia, N.C. 12 years old. Been in mill 3 ...

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Doffer boys have lots of fun between times. (But get habits of irregular work.) This is the middle of the morning. Willingham Cotton Mills, Macon, Ga.  Location: Macon, Georgia.

Doffer boys have lots of fun between times. (But get habits of irregul...

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Doffer girls in Brookside Worsted Mills. Westford, Massachusetts. These were the youngest. Young children are said to be working there, but they were not there that day.  Location: Westford, Massachusettsachusetts.

Doffer girls in Brookside Worsted Mills. Westford, Massachusetts. Thes...

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A young doffer who has been working for two years in Indian Head Cotton Mills.  Location: Cordova, Alabama.

A young doffer who has been working for two years in Indian Head Cotto...

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Doffer - Mule room - 16 years. Berkshire Cotton Mills.  Location: Adams, Massachusetts / Lewis W. Hine.

Doffer - Mule room - 16 years. Berkshire Cotton Mills. Location: Adam...

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Catawba Cotton Mill, Newton, N.C. Doffer and spooler.  Location: Newton, North Carolina.

Catawba Cotton Mill, Newton, N.C. Doffer and spooler. Location: Newto...

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Part of the family of Eva Tanguay, 61 Sylvester St., doffer in spinning room of Ayer mill. A half hour car ride in a crowded, stuffy car to and from work. Leaves home at 6 A.M. and returns at 6:30 P.M. The doffing work is standing and riding--bad for an adolescent girl. Father is a carpenter. Oldest brother is 11 years old, her sister  Muriel in middle of front row said she was 11 years old but I doubt it. Eva is on left end of front row. Said she was 14 but doubtful.  Location: Lawrence, Massachusetts.

Part of the family of Eva Tanguay, 61 Sylvester St., doffer in spinnin...

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A doffer in the Melville Mfg. Co., Cherryville, N.C.  Location: Cherryville, North Carolina.

A doffer in the Melville Mfg. Co., Cherryville, N.C. Location: Cherry...

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Flashlight at 6 P.M. Doffer boys in Strickland Mill, Valdosta, Ga. Boy in middle and one on right hand end been in mill work for 7 yrs. Others from 1 to several years. Smallest boy does not work.  Location: Valdosta, Georgia.

Flashlight at 6 P.M. Doffer boys in Strickland Mill, Valdosta, Ga. Boy...

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Elizabeth Demaris [i.e., Demarais?], 13 years old. A spinner in the Spring Village Mill, Winchendon, Massachusetts. Been working since May. Lumina Demaris, sister of Elizabeth, admitted 12 years old. Been a doffer in Spring Village Mill all summer, Father and sister Elizabeth works steady. They keep two boarders. Her doffing crew has three girls and 5 boys.  Location: Winchendon, Massachusettsachusetts.

Elizabeth Demaris [i.e., Demarais?], 13 years old. A spinner in the Sp...

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Erenne La Prise, on left, apparently 13 years old, a doffer at Spring Village Mill, said he had been working a year and a half. Als de Gauthier, apparently under 14 (next Erenne) also a doffer at Spring Village Mill.  Location: Winchendon, Massachusetts.

Erenne La Prise, on left, apparently 13 years old, a doffer at Spring ...

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The smallest boy is a band boy, next is a doffer. The smallest girl is a spinner. Work in Cowpers' [i.e., Cowpen's?] Manufacturing Co., S.C. (See Label 2970).  Location: [Cowpens], South Carolina.

The smallest boy is a band boy, next is a doffer. The smallest girl is...

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James Boulware, doffer in Manchester Mill, Rock Hill, said 13 years, working off and on 3 years. Charlie Rhoades, 12 years old, one year working, 75 cents a day. Couldn't write his name.  Location: Rock Hill, [South Carolina]

James Boulware, doffer in Manchester Mill, Rock Hill, said 13 years, w...

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Manuel Miranda, 229 Alden St. Very young boy, has been doffer in card room of Cornell Mill for 6 months. Said, "I'm goin' on 16" (but didn't say when he would reach it). Cornell Mill.  Location: Fall River, Massachusetts.

Manuel Miranda, 229 Alden St. Very young boy, has been doffer in card ...

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An accident case of a 13-year-old doffer. Had been working since he was nine. "I got my hand caught in the cogs of the spinning machine, and lost part of my finger. It stopped the machine and I tell you it hurt. It pains me a lot now. Don't you think they orter pay me wages while I'm out with this bad hand? No, I can't read or write, but I think my mammy knows how to spell my name."  Location: Weldon, North Carolina.

An accident case of a 13-year-old doffer. Had been working since he wa...

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Doffer boys in Bibb Mill #1, Macon, Ga.  Location: Macon, Georgia.

Doffer boys in Bibb Mill #1, Macon, Ga. Location: Macon, Georgia.

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John Tidwell, a Cotton Mill Product. Doffer in Avondale Mills. Many of these youngsters smoke.  Location: Birmingham, Alabama.

John Tidwell, a Cotton Mill Product. Doffer in Avondale Mills. Many of...

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Doffer boy (about 46 inches high) Kesler Mfg. Co., Salisbury, N.C. After I had taken this, the Superintendent said, "Now take the other extreme," and brought forward another doffer. See photo #428. He said, "We don't object to having folks represent the.  Location: Salisbury, North Carolina.

Doffer boy (about 46 inches high) Kesler Mfg. Co., Salisbury, N.C. Aft...

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Atherton Mill, Doffer boys Charlotte, N .C. Photo taken during absence of Supt. and contrary to his orders. Tallest boy--Lester Blunt. Been in the mill work 2 years. Middle boy--Eb Saddlefield. Been in mill work 3 years. Boy on the right hand end,--Roscoe Simpson. Been in mill work 3 years.  Location: Charlotte, North Carolina.

Atherton Mill, Doffer boys Charlotte, N .C. Photo taken during absence...

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Doffer in Pacific Mill[s]-- John Chow Syrian, 65 Water Street, said he was 16 years old. Illiterate.  Location: Lawrence, Massachusetts.

Doffer in Pacific Mill[s]-- John Chow Syrian, 65 Water Street, said he...

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Comparison of Ages. Some of the youngest workers in Roanoke (Virginia) Cotton Mills. On right-hand end is seven year old Frank, a helper. Next to him is twelve year old Ronald, a doffer. On his right is Mamie Witt, twelve year old spinner. Girl on her right said fourteen years old, but doubtful. On her right, (with curl on shoulder) is Inex Kennedy, just fourteen. The second girl on her right is probably under fourteen. This is a small mill, running a small [force].  Location: Roanoke, Virginia.

Comparison of Ages. Some of the youngest workers in Roanoke (Virginia)...

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Dona Marchland, 1187 Pleasant St., at door of home which is on top floor. Has been doffer in Spinning Room of Cartwright Mills 5 mos.  Location: New Bedford, Massachusetts.

Dona Marchland, 1187 Pleasant St., at door of home which is on top flo...

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Doffer boys in Bibb Mill #1, Macon, Ga.  Location: Macon, Georgia.

Doffer boys in Bibb Mill #1, Macon, Ga. Location: Macon, Georgia.

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Sweeper and Doffer Boys, Lancaster Mills (Cotton). S.C. Many more as small.  Location: Lancaster, South Carolina.

Sweeper and Doffer Boys, Lancaster Mills (Cotton). S.C. Many more as s...

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A beautiful young spinner and doffer in Interlaken Mill, Arkwirght, R. I. She has worked there 1 year. Looked 12 yrs. old and had a hectic flush caused by warm, close atmosphere.  Location: Arkwright, Rhode Island.

A beautiful young spinner and doffer in Interlaken Mill, Arkwirght, R....

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Part of the family of Eva Tanguay, 61 Sylvester St., doffer in spinning room of Ayer mill. A half hour car ride in a crowded, stuffy car to and from work. Leaves home at 6 A.M. and returns at 6:30 P.M. The doffing work is standing and riding--bad for an adolescent girl. Father is a carpenter. Oldest brother is 11 years old, her sister  Muriel in middle of front row said she was 11 years old but I doubt it. Eva is on left end of front row. Said she was 14 but doubtful.  Location: Lawrence, Massachusetts.

Part of the family of Eva Tanguay, 61 Sylvester St., doffer in spinnin...

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Doffer boy in Globe Mills, Augusta, Ga.

Doffer boy in Globe Mills, Augusta, Ga.

Title and other information transcribed from caption card and item. LOT subdivision subject: Children, Misc. National Photo Company Collection (Library of Congress). No. 1772. Formerly in album 436.

Alexander Ferrier, 6 Hampton St., (on left hand). Has been band boy in #8 mill for two years. He said that a short time ago an unprotected gear on his machine caught his sleeve and tore it off completely. Another boy had a large part of his hand taken off by the same machine. David Ferrier (brother to Alexander) has been doffer in #10 mill one month.  Location: Ludlow, Massachusetts.

Alexander Ferrier, 6 Hampton St., (on left hand). Has been band boy in...

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Doffer boys going to dinner. Tupelo (Miss.) Cotton Mills.  Location: Tupelo, Mississippi.

Doffer boys going to dinner. Tupelo (Miss.) Cotton Mills. Location: T...

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The smallest boy is a band boy, next is a doffer. The smallest girl is a spinner. Work in Cowpers' [i.e., Cowpen's?] Manufacturing Co., S.C. (See Label 2970).  Location: [Cowpens], South Carolina.

The smallest boy is a band boy, next is a doffer. The smallest girl is...

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"Spider" Estes, fourteen year old doffer, been working in Guadalupe Valley Cotton Mills, one year. Violation of the law.  Location: Cuero, Texas.

"Spider" Estes, fourteen year old doffer, been working in Guadalupe Va...

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Cherryville Mfg. Co., Cherryville, N.C. One of the smallest boys. Doffer.  Location: Cherryville, North Carolina.

Cherryville Mfg. Co., Cherryville, N.C. One of the smallest boys. Doff...

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Sweeper and Doffer Boys, Lancaster Mills (Cotton). S.C. Many more as small.  Location: Lancaster, South Carolina.

Sweeper and Doffer Boys, Lancaster Mills (Cotton). S.C. Many more as s...

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Ronald Webb, twelve year old doffer boy and Frank Robinson, seven year old who helps sweep and doff. Father is cardroom boss, Roanoke (Virginia) Cotton Mills.  Location: Roanoke, Virginia.

Ronald Webb, twelve year old doffer boy and Frank Robinson, seven year...

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Ronald Webb, twelve year old doffer boy and Frank Robinson, seven year old who helps sweep and doff. Father is cardroom boss, Roanoke (Virginia) Cotton Mills.  Location: Roanoke, Virginia.

Ronald Webb, twelve year old doffer boy and Frank Robinson, seven year...

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A doffer boy in Globe Cotton Mill, Augusta, Ga.  Location: Augusta, Georgia.

A doffer boy in Globe Cotton Mill, Augusta, Ga. Location: Augusta, Ge...

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Willie Lee, 24 Ozark Mill, Gastonia, N.C. 10 years old. Been in mill 2 months. Doffer.  Location: Gastonia, North Carolina.

Willie Lee, 24 Ozark Mill, Gastonia, N.C. 10 years old. Been in mill 2...

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Dangerous Noon-hour Recreation. Doffer boys and others from Pacific Mill[s].  Location: Lawrence, Massachusetts.

Dangerous Noon-hour Recreation. Doffer boys and others from Pacific Mi...

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[Group of workers from Indian Orchard Mfg. Co. including following names and others: Mose Fournier, 297 Worcester St.; in Mr. Karnes' room. Wilfred Croteau lives on Worcester St., in front of Police Station. Doffer in Mr. Baker's twisting room. Paul Phaneuf, 189 Franklin St., in Mr. Karnes' spinning room. Leo La Francis, 12 Quebec St. In beaming room.]  Location: Indian Orchard, Massachusetts.

[Group of workers from Indian Orchard Mfg. Co. including following nam...

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Arthur Newell, doffer in Manchester Mills, Rock Hill. 3 weeks at it. 70 cents a day. Said 12 years old. His father in the mill gets $12 a week, mother $9, sister $4.80, he gets $4.20, total $30 a week. "I had ruther go to school but the mill wanted me."  Location: Rock Hill, [South Carolina]

Arthur Newell, doffer in Manchester Mills, Rock Hill. 3 weeks at it. 7...

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Portuguese. John Silvra, 64 Wooley St., 15 year old doffer. Borden Mill.  Location: Fall River, Massachusetts / Lewis W. Hine.

Portuguese. John Silvra, 64 Wooley St., 15 year old doffer. Borden Mil...

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Doffer boy (about 46 inches high) Kesler Mfg. Co., Salisbury, N.C. After I had taken this, the Superintendent said, "Now take the other extreme," and brought forward another doffer. See photo #428. He said, "We don't object to having folks represent the. Location: Salisbury, North Carolina

Doffer boy (about 46 inches high) Kesler Mfg. Co., Salisbury, N.C. Aft...

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"OUR BABY DOFFER" they called him. Donnie Cole. Has been doffing for some months. When asked his age, he hesitated, then said, "I'm Twelve." Another young boy said "He can't work unless he's twelve." Child Labor regulations were conspicuously posted in the mill.  Location: Birmingham, Alabama.

"OUR BABY DOFFER" they called him. Donnie Cole. Has been doffing for s...

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John Tidwell, a Cotton Mill Product. Doffer in Avondale Mills. Many of these youngsters smoke.  Location: Birmingham, Alabama.

John Tidwell, a Cotton Mill Product. Doffer in Avondale Mills. Many of...

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Doffer boys in Bibb Mill No. 1, Macon, Ga.  Location: Macon, Georgia.

Doffer boys in Bibb Mill No. 1, Macon, Ga. Location: Macon, Georgia.

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Charlie Lott a thirteen year old doffer in cotton mill at West. His Family Record says born March 12, 1900. Has been working for a year in the mill at Laurel, Miss. Came here recently and was put to work at once although he was in bad shape physically. Maybe malaria, maybe hookworm.  Location: West, Texas.

Charlie Lott a thirteen year old doffer in cotton mill at West. His Fa...

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"OUR BABY DOFFER" and some of the other doffers all working in Avondale Mills.  Location: Birmingham, Alabama.

"OUR BABY DOFFER" and some of the other doffers all working in Avondal...

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Erenne La Prise, a doffer, apparently 13 year[s] old, doffing at his machine in Spring Village Mill. Said he had been working a year and a half.  Location: Winchendon, Massachusetts.

Erenne La Prise, a doffer, apparently 13 year[s] old, doffing at his m...

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Eddie Grimshaw, 40 Stoney Hill. Has worked as doffer in #8 mill for 9 months. Makes $5.25 a week now, hates school.  Location: Chicopee, Massachusetts.

Eddie Grimshaw, 40 Stoney Hill. Has worked as doffer in #8 mill for 9 ...

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Cornell Mill. Smallest girl in group is Jennie Sylvia, 522 Alden St., a doffer in card room of Cornell Mill. I saw a girl, apparently as young, running a loom in weave room there.  Location: Fall River, Massachusetts.

Cornell Mill. Smallest girl in group is Jennie Sylvia, 522 Alden St., ...

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"OUR BABY DOFFER" they called him. Donnie Cole. Has been doffing for some months. When asked his age, he hesitated, then said, "I'm Twelve." Another young boy said "He can't work unless he's twelve." Child Labor regulations were conspicuously posted in the mill.  Location: Birmingham, Alabama.

"OUR BABY DOFFER" they called him. Donnie Cole. Has been doffing for s...

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Doffer in Mellville Mfg. Co., Cherryville, N.C. Said he had been working for two years. Many of them below age.  Location: Cherryville, North Carolina.

Doffer in Mellville Mfg. Co., Cherryville, N.C. Said he had been worki...

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John Tidwell, a Cotton Mill Product. Doffer in Avondale Mills. Many of these youngsters smoke.  Location: Birmingham, Alabama.

John Tidwell, a Cotton Mill Product. Doffer in Avondale Mills. Many of...

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Young doffer and spinner boys in Seaconnet Mill. The youngest are Manuel Perry, 111 Pitman St. John E. Mello, 229 Alden St. Manuel Louis. None of these could write their own names. The last couldn't spell the street he lives on. They spoke almost no English.  Location: Fall River, Massachusetts.

Young doffer and spinner boys in Seaconnet Mill. The youngest are Manu...

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Young doffer in Durfee Mill. Said 17 years old.  Location: Fall River, Massachusetts / Lewis W. Hine.

Young doffer in Durfee Mill. Said 17 years old. Location: Fall River,...

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Union Hospital case - Estelle Poiriere, 137 Robeson St., 15 years old. Doffer at Granite No. 1 mill. Laceration of index and middle finger of right hand. Caught in card machine. Injured Dec. 21, 1915 and finger grew stiff and had to have cord cut. Still an outpatient in June and not working yet.  Location: Fall River, Massachusetts / Lewis W. Hine.

Union Hospital case - Estelle Poiriere, 137 Robeson St., 15 years old....

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Shaw Cotton Mills. An accident case. Alfred Padgett a doffer says he is 13 years old now, but worked when he was 12, and in other mills for 2 years before that. "I got my hand caught in the cogs of the spinning machine last week, and lost part of my finger. It stopped the machine, and I tell you it hurt. It pains me a lot now. Don't you think they orter pat me wages while I'm out with this bad hand? No, I can't read or write, but I think my mammy knows how to spell my name." Not a member of the family could read or write.  Location: Weldon, North Carolina.

Shaw Cotton Mills. An accident case. Alfred Padgett a doffer says he i...

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Doffer boy (about 46 inches high) Kesler Mfg. Co., Salisbury, N.C. After I had taken this, the Superintendent said, "Now take the other extreme," and brought forward another doffer. See photo #428. He said, "We don't object to having folks represent the.  Location: Salisbury, North Carolina.

Doffer boy (about 46 inches high) Kesler Mfg. Co., Salisbury, N.C. Aft...

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[A beautiful young spinner and doffer in Interlaken Mill, Arkwirght, R. I. She has worked there 1 year. Looked 12 yrs. old and had a hectic flush caused by warm, close atmosphere.]  Location: Arkwright, Rhode Island.

[A beautiful young spinner and doffer in Interlaken Mill, Arkwirght, R...

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Doffer boys in Georgia Cotton Mill.  Location: Georgia.

Doffer boys in Georgia Cotton Mill. Location: Georgia.

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Guiseppe Zapell [?], 102 Common Street, regular job as a doffer on the fourth floor. Second and third of the Washington, Mill.  Location: Lawrence, Massachusetts.

Guiseppe Zapell [?], 102 Common Street, regular job as a doffer on the...

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Young doffer boy at machine in Massachusetts Mills, Lindale, Ga.  Location: Lindale, Georgia.

Young doffer boy at machine in Massachusetts Mills, Lindale, Ga. Loca...

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"OUR BABY DOFFER" they called him. This is one of the machines he has been working at for some months at the Avondale Mills. Said, after hesitation, "I'm 12," and another small boy added, "He can't work unless he's twelve." Child labor regulations conspicuously posted in the mill.  Location: Birmingham, Alabama.

"OUR BABY DOFFER" they called him. This is one of the machines he has ...

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Doffer in Mellville Mfg. Co., Cherryville, N.C. Said he had been working for two years. Many of them below age.  Location: Cherryville, North Carolina.

Doffer in Mellville Mfg. Co., Cherryville, N.C. Said he had been worki...

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On left hand of picture is Alice Deon, 95 Springfield Street, a doffer in a spinning room of the Ayer mill. Been there a few weeks. Has a steady job. Walks to and from work, as Antoinette does. On right of picture is her sister Eva, who goes to school, she is 11 years old. How old does Alice appear to be?.  Location: Lawrence, Massachusetts.

On left hand of picture is Alice Deon, 95 Springfield Street, a doffer...

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Doffer in a Lincolnton, (N.C.) mill.  Location: Lincolnton, North Carolina.

Doffer in a Lincolnton, (N.C.) mill. Location: Lincolnton, North Caro...

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Charlie Lott a thirteen year old doffer in cotton mill at West. His Family Record says born March 12, 1900. Has been working for a year in the mill at Laurel, Miss. Came here recently and was put to work at once although he was in bad shape physically. Maybe malaria, maybe hookworm.  Location: West, Texas.

Charlie Lott a thirteen year old doffer in cotton mill at West. His Fa...

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Going home from Loray Mill. Smallest boy on the right hand end, John Moore. 13 years old. Been in mill 6 years as sweeper, doffer and spinner.  Location: Gastonia, North Carolina.

Going home from Loray Mill. Smallest boy on the right hand end, John M...

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A doffer boy in Globe Cotton Mills, Augusta, Ga., Jan. 15/1909

A doffer boy in Globe Cotton Mills, Augusta, Ga., Jan. 15/1909

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Herbert, a doffer, and Walter, a spinner (learning , but runs about two sides). Works steadily in Magnolia (Miss.) Cotton Mills.  Location: Magnolia, Mississippi.

Herbert, a doffer, and Walter, a spinner (learning , but runs about tw...

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Josef Szlosek, 10 Joy St., (alone) Has been doffer in #8 mill for six months.  Location: Ludlow, Massachusetts.

Josef Szlosek, 10 Joy St., (alone) Has been doffer in #8 mill for six ...

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Batise Joseph. Winchendon. Doffer in Glenakkeb [i.e., Glenallen] Mill. Father and Mother said, "He is 12 years old. Has been doffing all summer. Will go to school." Query: Will he go to school? Another boy, 13 years old, in this mill said, "I'll stay at work until they come after me." Older sister and parents illiterate.  Location: Winchendon, Massachusetts.

Batise Joseph. Winchendon. Doffer in Glenakkeb [i.e., Glenallen] Mill....

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The smallest boy is a band boy, next is a doffer. The smallest girl is a spinner. Work in Cowpers' [i.e., Cowpen's?] Manufacturing Co., S.C. (See Label 2970).  Location: [Cowpens], South Carolina.

The smallest boy is a band boy, next is a doffer. The smallest girl is...

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"OUR BABY DOFFER" they called him. This is one of the machines he has been working at for some months at the Avondale Mills. Said, after hesitation, "I'm 12," and another small boy added, "He can't work unless he's twelve." Child labor regulations conspicuously posted in the mill.  Location: Birmingham, Alabama.

"OUR BABY DOFFER" they called him. This is one of the machines he has ...

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Doffer - Mule room - 16 years. Berkshire Cotton Mills.  Location: Adams, Massachusetts / Lewis W. Hine.

Doffer - Mule room - 16 years. Berkshire Cotton Mills. Location: Adam...

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Catawba Cotton Mill, Newton, N.C. Doffer and spooler.  Location: Newton, North Carolina.

Catawba Cotton Mill, Newton, N.C. Doffer and spooler. Location: Newto...

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Doffer in a Lincolnton, (N.C.) mill.  Location: Lincolnton, North Carolina.

Doffer in a Lincolnton, (N.C.) mill. Location: Lincolnton, North Caro...

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Rush Merrill, Loray Mill, Gastonia, N.C. 12 years old. Been in mill 3 years Doffer. Gets 75 cents a day. Said sometimes gets 3 to 5 hours a day resting between times.  Location: Gastonia, North Carolina.

Rush Merrill, Loray Mill, Gastonia, N.C. 12 years old. Been in mill 3 ...

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(Right Hand boy) John Campbell, (Box 294 Gastonia N.C.) 10 years old. Been three years in mill. In school part of this time. (Left hand boy) Roy Little. Said 12 years old. 2 years in mill and worked nights 9 months. Doffer.  Location: Gastonia, North Carolina.

(Right Hand boy) John Campbell, (Box 294 Gastonia N.C.) 10 years old. ...

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Boy on right hand is George Dagnais, 32 Forest St., a doffer in Mill No. 1, Cocheco Mfg. Co., Dover, N.H. Been there about half a year. 6 A.M.  Location: Dover, New Hampshire.

Boy on right hand is George Dagnais, 32 Forest St., a doffer in Mill N...

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Carl Harden, doffer in Tupelo (Miss.) Cotton Mills. Said he was fourteen, but I doubt it. Couldn't write his own name. Been working in different mills about one year.  Location: Tupelo, Mississippi.

Carl Harden, doffer in Tupelo (Miss.) Cotton Mills. Said he was fourte...

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Clarence Noel, 138 Main St., Indian Orchard. Doffer in Hodges Fibre Carpet Co. of Indian Orchard Mfg. Co. Said "made seven dollars last week."  Location: Indian Orchard, Massachusetts.

Clarence Noel, 138 Main St., Indian Orchard. Doffer in Hodges Fibre Ca...

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"Spider" Estes, fourteen year old doffer. Been working in Guadalupe Valley Cotton Mills one year. Violation of the law.  Location: Cuero, Texas.

"Spider" Estes, fourteen year old doffer. Been working in Guadalupe Va...

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