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John Sims, 7 year old newsie, New Bedford, Massachusetts. August 22, 1911. Evening. Richard K. Conant, Witness,.  Location: New Bedford, Massachusettsachusetts.

John Sims, 7 year old newsie, New Bedford, Massachusetts. August 22, 1...

Picryl description: Public domain photograph of child, child labor, farmer, early 20th-century farm, free to use, no copyright restrictions.

Going into the Butler Mills at 6:50 A.M. All went into work at North Gate beside office. Sixs i.e., six seemed under 14. Witness R.K. Conant. Location: New Bedford, Massachusetts

Going into the Butler Mills at 6:50 A.M. All went into work at North G...

Attribution to Hine based on provenance. In album: Mills. Title from NCLC caption card for Hine no. 2278. Hine no. 2279. Credit line: National Child Labor Committee collection, Library of Congress, Prints and P... More

Boy does not work but is same size as some we saw yesterday.  Location: New Bedford, Massachusetts.

Boy does not work but is same size as some we saw yesterday. Location...

Picryl description: Public domain image of boy workers, child labor, working children, economic conditions, free to use, no copyright restrictions.

[Group of workers, including boys and girls, standing outdoors]

[Group of workers, including boys and girls, standing outdoors]

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Group going out at noon from the Kilburn Mills. Little girl running is one of the workers.  Location: New Bedford, Massachusetts.

Group going out at noon from the Kilburn Mills. Little girl running is...

Picryl description: Public domain image of child labor, exploitation, children workers, economic conditions, free to use, no copyright restrictions.

John Bachman, 22 Nelson Street, Ward 6. Work in drawing-in room. 14 years old. Witness R.K. Conant.  Location: New Bedford, Massachusetts.

John Bachman, 22 Nelson Street, Ward 6. Work in drawing-in room. 14 ye...

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Group of boys who were suspicious and refused to give name. But some of the names were obtained from other boys. Peter Horency, County St., at left of picture. He is 14 according to Birth certificate. James Knowles, 29 Mosber Street, at right of picture is 15 according to birth certificate.  Location: New Bedford, Massachusetts.

Group of boys who were suspicious and refused to give name. But some o...

Picryl description: Public domain image of boy workers, child labor, working children, economic conditions, free to use, no copyright restrictions.

At side of mill gate (western gate beside office) Manuel Andrew, 14 Windsor St. Smallest in the picture; apparently under 14. See #2290. Manuel Jason, 58 First St. Thinnest in the picture; red stripped [sic] shirt; induced previous boy to give his name and interpreted for him. See #2288. Lewis Grace, 68 Acushnet Ave., works in drawing-in room. See #2285. John Bachman, 22 Nelson St. Probably over 14. See #2287.  Location: New Bedford, Massachusetts.

At side of mill gate (western gate beside office) Manuel Andrew, 14 Wi...

Picryl description: Public domain image of boy workers, child labor, working children, economic conditions, free to use, no copyright restrictions.

All are workers in the Bulter [i.e., Butler] Mills.  Location: New Bedford, Massachusetts.

All are workers in the Bulter [i.e., Butler] Mills. Location: New Bed...

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[Young workers adolescence and younger in Manomet, Nonquitt and Nashawena Mills. Going to dinner and back to wrk. Noon. January 9, 1912. Richard K. Conant, witness.]  Location: [New Bedford, Massachusetts]

[Young workers adolescence and younger in Manomet, Nonquitt and Nashaw...

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Cold Comfort in zero weather. New Bedford Mill settlement near Wamsutta Mill.  Location: New Bedford, Massachusetts.

Cold Comfort in zero weather. New Bedford Mill settlement near Wamsutt...

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Elm Pool Room and Group of young loafers. (Outside.) Location: New Bedford, Massachusetts

Elm Pool Room and Group of young loafers. (Outside.) Location: New Bed...

Title from NCLC caption card. Attribution to Hine based on provenance. In album: Miscellaneous. Hine no. 2727. Credit line: National Child Labor Committee collection, Library of Congress, Prints and Photographs... More

Young girls running gauntlet of men making remarks (sometimes vile).  Location: New Bedford, Massachusetts.

Young girls running gauntlet of men making remarks (sometimes vile). ...

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From New Bedford and Minister from [...]

From New Bedford and Minister from [...]

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Fort Rodman Military Reservation, Administration Building, East of enlisted men's barracks, New Bedford, Bristol County, MA

Fort Rodman Military Reservation, Administration Building, East of enl...

Significance: The former company administration buildings at Fort Rodman are good examples of World War II structures built according to a standardized plan. Five company administration buildings were built at... More

Jack Delano - New Bedford, Massachusetts. A street

Jack Delano - New Bedford, Massachusetts. A street

Title and other information from caption card. Transfer; United States. Office of War Information. Overseas Picture Division. Washington Division; 1944. More information about the FSA/OWI Collection is availabl... More

Workers' houses near textile mill New Bedford, Massachusetts

Workers' houses near textile mill New Bedford, Massachusetts

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New Bedford, Massachusetts. Portuguese Boy Scout

New Bedford, Massachusetts. Portuguese Boy Scout

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New Bedford, Massachusetts. Mast and spars of a Portuguese trawler

New Bedford, Massachusetts. Mast and spars of a Portuguese trawler

Public domain photograph of 1930s America, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

New Bedford, Massachusetts. Portuguese girls manufacturing gas masks

New Bedford, Massachusetts. Portuguese girls manufacturing gas masks

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Picryl description: Public domain image of a ship hull, port, harbor, water way, maritime architecture, free to use, no copyright restrictions.

Picryl description: Public domain image of a ship hull, port, harbor, ...

Picryl description: Public domain image of a fishing boat, free to use, no copyright restrictions.

New Bedford, Massachusetts. Amateur movies is the hobby of the Portuguese workman

New Bedford, Massachusetts. Amateur movies is the hobby of the Portugu...

Public domain photograph of indoor, interior activity, America in the 1930s, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

Whaling bark "Lagoda" at the New Bedford Whaling National Historical Park, New Bedford, Massachusetts

Whaling bark "Lagoda" at the New Bedford Whaling National Historical P...

Digital image produced by Carol M. Highsmith to represent her original film transparency; some details may differ between the film and the digital images. Title, date, and keywords provided by the photographer.... More

Fort Rodman Military Reservation, Fire Apparatus Building, South Rodney French Boulevard, 550 feet west of main entrance, New Bedford, Bristol County, MA

Fort Rodman Military Reservation, Fire Apparatus Building, South Rodne...

Significance: The Fire Apparatus Building retains its integrity of location, design, materials, and workmanship. It was built in connection with the development of Fort Rodman during the Endicott Period, an im... More

Fort Rodman Military Reservation, Engineer's Storehouse, At southern end of main access road, north of Battery Barton-Walcott, New Bedford, Bristol County, MA

Fort Rodman Military Reservation, Engineer's Storehouse, At southern e...

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New Bedford-Fairhaven Middle Bridge, Spanning Acushnet River on U.S. Highway 6, New Bedford, Bristol County, MA

New Bedford-Fairhaven Middle Bridge, Spanning Acushnet River on U.S. H...

Significance: The New Bedford-Fairhaven Middle Bridge is a relatively early example of electric power applied to a moveable bridge span, and is one of the longest (288') surviving swing spans in Massachusetts, ... More

North Front Street & Rose Alley (Warehouse), New Bedford, Bristol County, MA

North Front Street & Rose Alley (Warehouse), New Bedford, Bristol Coun...

Significance: A nineteenth century commercial building of attractive architectural and structural character. Survey number: HABS MA-688

Sunday morning relaxation. Park Pond. Frequented by both school and mill boys and girls.  Location: New Bedford, Massachusetts.

Sunday morning relaxation. Park Pond. Frequented by both school and mi...

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William Tallman Warehouse, 106 North Front Street, New Bedford, Bristol County, MA

William Tallman Warehouse, 106 North Front Street, New Bedford, Bristo...

Significance: One of the oldest remaining commercial buildings in the old waterfront area of New Bedford, with hoisting equipment preserved. Survey number: HABS MA-685 Building/structure dates: after 1790 Ini... More

Fort Rodman Military Reservation, Bake House, Along southernmost access road directly north of Fort Taber, New Bedford, Bristol County, MA

Fort Rodman Military Reservation, Bake House, Along southernmost acces...

Significance: Like most Army buildings of this period, the Bake House at Fort Rodman was built according to a standardized plan, in this case Plan No. 49-L. It is atypical, however, in that it is of frame cons... More

Fort Rodman Military Reservation, Gas Chamber, East side of main access road, New Bedford, Bristol County, MA

Fort Rodman Military Reservation, Gas Chamber, East side of main acces...

Significance: The Gas Chamber Building retains its integrity of location, design, setting, materials, and workmanship. It was built specifically for training troops in gas mask use during World War II, a major... More

Fort Rodman Military Reservation, Officers' Quarters, West side of entrance drive, .2 mile south of Rodney French Boulevard, New Bedford, Bristol County, MA

Fort Rodman Military Reservation, Officers' Quarters, West side of ent...

Significance: The Officer's Quarters exterior retains its integrity of location, setting, materials, and workmanship. Its construction was associated with the installation of Fort Rodman of Endicott Period bat... More

Fort Rodman Military Reservation, Officers' Quarters, West side of entrance drive, .2 mile south of Rodney French Boulevard, New Bedford, Bristol County, MA

Fort Rodman Military Reservation, Officers' Quarters, West side of ent...

Significance: The Officer's Quarters exterior retains its integrity of location, setting, materials, and workmanship. Its construction was associated with the installation of Fort Rodman of Endicott Period bat... More

New Bedford harbor / L.D. Eldred.

New Bedford harbor / L.D. Eldred.

Ships and boats in harbor, New Bedford, Massachusetts. Public domain photograph of Navy warship, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

Fort Rodman Military Reservation, Officers' Quarters & Mess Building, East side of site, along main access road, New Bedford, Bristol County, MA

Fort Rodman Military Reservation, Officers' Quarters & Mess Building, ...

Significance: The Officer's Quarters and Mess Building at Fort Rodman is a good example of a World War II "temporary" structure built according to a standardized plan. The present building is almost intact and... More

Schooner ERNESTINA, New Bedford Whaling National Historical Park State Pier, New Bedford, Bristol County, MA

Schooner ERNESTINA, New Bedford Whaling National Historical Park State...

Significance: ERNESTINA is an example of Essex fishing schooner design and has been used for a variety of purposes. She worked in Grand Banks fishing during the peak of sail and is the oldest surviving Grand B... More

Schooner ERNESTINA, New Bedford Whaling National Historical Park State Pier, New Bedford, Bristol County, MA

Schooner ERNESTINA, New Bedford Whaling National Historical Park State...

Significance: ERNESTINA is an example of Essex fishing schooner design and has been used for a variety of purposes. She worked in Grand Banks fishing during the peak of sail and is the oldest surviving Grand B... More

Schooner ERNESTINA, New Bedford Whaling National Historical Park State Pier, New Bedford, Bristol County, MA

Schooner ERNESTINA, New Bedford Whaling National Historical Park State...

Significance: ERNESTINA is an example of Essex fishing schooner design and has been used for a variety of purposes. She worked in Grand Banks fishing during the peak of sail and is the oldest surviving Grand B... More

Schooner ERNESTINA, New Bedford Whaling National Historical Park State Pier, New Bedford, Bristol County, MA

Schooner ERNESTINA, New Bedford Whaling National Historical Park State...

Significance: ERNESTINA is an example of Essex fishing schooner design and has been used for a variety of purposes. She worked in Grand Banks fishing during the peak of sail and is the oldest surviving Grand B... More

Schooner ERNESTINA, New Bedford Whaling National Historical Park State Pier, New Bedford, Bristol County, MA

Schooner ERNESTINA, New Bedford Whaling National Historical Park State...

Significance: ERNESTINA is an example of Essex fishing schooner design and has been used for a variety of purposes. She worked in Grand Banks fishing during the peak of sail and is the oldest surviving Grand B... More

Schooner ERNESTINA, New Bedford Whaling National Historical Park State Pier, New Bedford, Bristol County, MA

Schooner ERNESTINA, New Bedford Whaling National Historical Park State...

Significance: ERNESTINA is an example of Essex fishing schooner design and has been used for a variety of purposes. She worked in Grand Banks fishing during the peak of sail and is the oldest surviving Grand B... More

[These subjects went to work at 6:45 A.M. and many of them came out at 6 P.M. for they "work" in this mill. New Bedford, Massachusetts. August 24, 1911. 6:30 A.M. Richard K. Conant, Witness].  Location: New Bedford, Massachusettsachusetts.

[These subjects went to work at 6:45 A.M. and many of them came out at...

The boy in the middle may be Manuel Martin, described in the caption for photo 2272: "Manuel Martin, 202 Crapo St. White, soft shirt with suspenders, no overalls, turned over soft collar. Works in the Spinning ... More

Irving Walne, 62 Dean St. Works in weave shop Neil Mill.  Location: New Bedford, Massachusetts.

Irving Walne, 62 Dean St. Works in weave shop Neil Mill. Location: Ne...

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[Young workers adolescence and younger in Manomet, Nonquitt and Nashawena Mills. Going to dinner and back to wrk. Noon. January 9, 1912. Richard K. Conand, witness.]  Location: [New Bedford, Massachusetts].

[Young workers adolescence and younger in Manomet, Nonquitt and Nashaw...

Picryl description: Public domain image of girl workers, child labor, working children, economic conditions, free to use, no copyright restrictions.

James Veary, 303 Austin St. Smallest boy: been working several weeks in spinning room.  Location: New Bedford, Massachusetts.

James Veary, 303 Austin St. Smallest boy: been working several weeks i...

Picryl description: Public domain image of boy workers, child labor, working children, economic conditions, free to use, no copyright restrictions.

Joseph Roposa, 376 Webster St. Young Greek, said been working in weave room of Cornell Mill a short time. Going to dinner. Location: New Bedford, Massachusetts

Joseph Roposa, 376 Webster St. Young Greek, said been working in weave...

Title from NCLC caption card. Attribution to Hine based on provenance. In album: Mills. Hine no. 2790. Credit line: National Child Labor Committee collection, Library of Congress, Prints and Photographs Divisio... More

Fort Rodman Military Reservation, Enlisted Men's Barracks, Center of complex, New Bedford, Bristol County, MA

Fort Rodman Military Reservation, Enlisted Men's Barracks, Center of c...

Significance: The Enlisted Men's Barracks is a good example of a World War II "temporary" building constructed according to a standardized plan. Ten Enlisted Men's Barracks were constructed at Fort Rodman; thr... More

Employees entering textile mill in New Bedford, Massachusetts

Employees entering textile mill in New Bedford, Massachusetts

Public domain photograph of America during the Great Depression, 1930s, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

New Bedford, Massachusetts. A street

New Bedford, Massachusetts. A street

Picryl description: Public domain image of a residential building, colonial house, 19th-20th century architecture, free to use, no copyright restrictions.

Madonna in front of church in New Bedford, Massachusetts

Madonna in front of church in New Bedford, Massachusetts

Public domain photograph of 1930s America, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

New Bedford, Massachusetts. Wife of a house painter. Both are second generation Portuguese

New Bedford, Massachusetts. Wife of a house painter. Both are second g...

Public domain photograph of the United States in the 1930s, portraits, people, events, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

New Bedford, Massachusetts. Amateur movies is the hobby of this Portuguese workman

New Bedford, Massachusetts. Amateur movies is the hobby of this Portug...

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New Bedford, Massachuetts. Wife of Portuguese house painter in her home built by the government

New Bedford, Massachuetts. Wife of Portuguese house painter in her hom...

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Alfred Beniot, 191 North St. Sweeper in Bennett Mill, in spinning room #2 has been there two months; seemed to be 11 yrs. old. Alfred recorded as 12 years old. Location: New Bedford, Massachusetts

Alfred Beniot, 191 North St. Sweeper in Bennett Mill, in spinning room...

Title from NCLC caption card. Attribution to Hine based on provenance. In album: Mills. Hine no. 2720. Pencilled on card: "2721?". Credit line: National Child Labor Committee collection, Library of Congress, Pr... More

Fort Rodman Military Reservation, Engineer's Storehouse, At southern end of main access road, north of Battery Barton-Walcott, New Bedford, Bristol County, MA

Fort Rodman Military Reservation, Engineer's Storehouse, At southern e...

Public domain photograph - historical image of Massachusetts, United States, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

William R. Rodman House, 388 County Street, New Bedford, Bristol County, MA

William R. Rodman House, 388 County Street, New Bedford, Bristol Count...

Significance: A fine granite mansion of the 1830's, long inhabited by some of the leading families of New Bedford, typifying the gracious life and prosperity based on whaling and shipping industries. Attribute... More

Fort Rodman Military Reservation, Bake House, Along southernmost access road directly north of Fort Taber, New Bedford, Bristol County, MA

Fort Rodman Military Reservation, Bake House, Along southernmost acces...

Significance: Like most Army buildings of this period, the Bake House at Fort Rodman was built according to a standardized plan, in this case Plan No. 49-L. It is atypical, however, in that it is of frame cons... More

Manuel Sousa and family, 306-2[nd] St., On right end is brother-in-law; next [to] him is father who works on the river; next is Manuel (appears to be 12 years old) wearing sweater and has arms folded, he has been a cleaner in the Holmes Cotton Mill for two years. John, Manuel's brother (next to him in photo) works in City Cotton Mill. Next is sister. At left of end is cousin. Small fry sprinkled around. All are very illiterate. John and Manuel are the only ones who can speak English and they only a little.  Location: New Bedford, Massachusetts.

Manuel Sousa and family, 306-2[nd] St., On right end is brother-in-law...

Picryl description: Public domain photograph of child, child labor, farmer, early 20th-century farm, free to use, no copyright restrictions.

Fort Rodman Military Reservation, Gas Chamber, East side of main access road, New Bedford, Bristol County, MA

Fort Rodman Military Reservation, Gas Chamber, East side of main acces...

Significance: The Gas Chamber Building retains its integrity of location, design, setting, materials, and workmanship. It was built specifically for training troops in gas mask use during World War II, a major... More

Fort Rodman Military Reservation, Gas Chamber, East side of main access road, New Bedford, Bristol County, MA

Fort Rodman Military Reservation, Gas Chamber, East side of main acces...

Significance: The Gas Chamber Building retains its integrity of location, design, setting, materials, and workmanship. It was built specifically for training troops in gas mask use during World War II, a major... More

George Delano & Sons Oil Works, South & South Second Streets, New Bedford, Bristol County, MA

George Delano & Sons Oil Works, South & South Second Streets, New Bedf...

Significance: The Delano oil works appear on the earliest (1834) maps of New Bedford. The works were typical of the sort built in the area after 1810, following the style of houses built by the Quaker whaling ... More

Fort Rodman Military Reservation, Non-Commissioned Officer's Quarters, Center of reservation, New Bedford, Bristol County, MA

Fort Rodman Military Reservation, Non-Commissioned Officer's Quarters,...

Significance: The Non-Commissioned Officer's House (1 of 2) retains its integrity of location, design, materials, workmanship, and, to some degree, setting. Its construction was associated with fortifications ... More

Congregational Church, Union & Eighth Streets, New Bedford, Bristol County, MA

Congregational Church, Union & Eighth Streets, New Bedford, Bristol Co...

Significance: A substantial church, built in the 1830's for one of the important congregations in New Bedford from the design of Alexander Jackson Davis. Survey number: HABS MA-681 Building/structure dates: 1... More

New Bedford harbor / L.D. Eldred., engraving, Library of Congress

New Bedford harbor / L.D. Eldred., engraving, Library of Congress

Ships and boats in harbor, New Bedford, Massachusetts. Public domain photograph of Navy warship, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

Schooner ERNESTINA, New Bedford Whaling National Historical Park State Pier, New Bedford, Bristol County, MA

Schooner ERNESTINA, New Bedford Whaling National Historical Park State...

Significance: ERNESTINA is an example of Essex fishing schooner design and has been used for a variety of purposes. She worked in Grand Banks fishing during the peak of sail and is the oldest surviving Grand B... More

Schooner ERNESTINA, New Bedford Whaling National Historical Park State Pier, New Bedford, Bristol County, MA

Schooner ERNESTINA, New Bedford Whaling National Historical Park State...

Significance: ERNESTINA is an example of Essex fishing schooner design and has been used for a variety of purposes. She worked in Grand Banks fishing during the peak of sail and is the oldest surviving Grand B... More

Lewis Grace, 68 Acushnet Ave. Probably 14. Works in drawing-in room.  Location: New Bedford, Massachusetts.

Lewis Grace, 68 Acushnet Ave. Probably 14. Works in drawing-in room. ...

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On the border line. Location: New Bedford, Massachusetts

On the border line. Location: New Bedford, Massachusetts

Title from NCLC caption card. Attribution to Hine based on provenance. In album: Mills. Hine no. 2322. Credit line: National Child Labor Committee collection, Library of Congress, Prints and Photographs Divisio... More

Boy in stocking cap (taller of two) is James Ryan, 89 Austin St. Has been working in Wamsutta Mills one year. The other is in photos I took inside that Mill recently.  Location: New Bedford, Massachusetts.

Boy in stocking cap (taller of two) is James Ryan, 89 Austin St. Has b...

Picryl description: Public domain image of boy workers, child labor, working children, economic conditions, free to use, no copyright restrictions.

Family of Manuel Mederas, 71 Davis St., Has been a sweeper for one year in Nashawena Mill; he says he gets six dollars a week. Has lived in New Bedford six years. His father, Joseph, works in the mill too. Home well kept. His brothers are 10 and 12 years old. Compare with Manuel. It was a bitter cold day and Manuel went to and from the mill with no overcoat nor muffler. "Gee, It's cold!".  Location: New Bedford, Massachusetts.

Family of Manuel Mederas, 71 Davis St., Has been a sweeper for one yea...

Public domain vintage artistic photograph, 19th century, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description.

Two very small boys going to work (1 P.M.) in Ninquitt Mill.  Location: New Bedford, Massachusetts.

Two very small boys going to work (1 P.M.) in Ninquitt Mill. Location...

Picryl description: Public domain image of boy workers, child labor, working children, economic conditions, free to use, no copyright restrictions.

Fort Rodman Military Reservation, Storage Building, At southern end of fort complex, directly north of Fort Taber, New Bedford, Bristol County, MA

Fort Rodman Military Reservation, Storage Building, At southern end of...

Significance: The Storage Building (T-77) is a good example of a "temporary" structure erected by the Army during World War II. Survey number: HABS MA-1256-E

Charles Russell Building, Union & Water Streets, New Bedford, Bristol County, MA

Charles Russell Building, Union & Water Streets, New Bedford, Bristol ...

Significance: A representative commercial building of the 1820's in the old business district of New Bedford. Survey number: HABS MA-687 Building/structure dates: 1828 Initial Construction

New Bedford, Massachusetts. Daughter of Portuguese house painter

New Bedford, Massachusetts. Daughter of Portuguese house painter

Picryl description: Public domain image of food, dinner, grocery store, eating, 1930s, mid-20th-century United States, free to use, no copyright restrictions.

New Bedford, Massachusetts. Portuguese housewife doing her shopping

New Bedford, Massachusetts. Portuguese housewife doing her shopping

Picryl description: Public domain image of food, dinner, grocery store, eating, 1930s, mid-20th-century United States, free to use, no copyright restrictions.

New Bedford, Massachusetts. High ranking Portuguese Catholic churchman

New Bedford, Massachusetts. High ranking Portuguese Catholic churchman

Picryl description: Public domain image of a political campaign, politician, office meeting, 1930s, mid-20th-century United States, free to use, no copyright restrictions.

A black and white photo of a man in a boat, New Bedford, Massachusetts. Dory fisherman

A black and white photo of a man in a boat, New Bedford, Massachusetts...

Public domain photograph - historical image of Massachusetts, United States, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

New Bedford, Massachusetts. Portuguese house painter

New Bedford, Massachusetts. Portuguese house painter

Public domain photograph of 1930s America, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

New Bedford, Massachusetts. Portuguese sausage factory

New Bedford, Massachusetts. Portuguese sausage factory

Picryl description: Public domain image of a gas station, convenience store, 20th-century small town, free to use, no copyright restrictions.

New Bedford, Massachusetts. Wife and daughter of Portuguese workman on shopping trip

New Bedford, Massachusetts. Wife and daughter of Portuguese workman on...

Picryl description: Public domain image of an automobile, 1940s car, free to use, no copyright restrictions.

New Bedford, Massachusetts. Roman Catholic Portuguese school

New Bedford, Massachusetts. Roman Catholic Portuguese school

Title and other information from caption card. Transfer; United States. Office of War Information. Overseas Picture Division. Washington Division; 1944. More information about the FSA/OWI Collection is availabl... More

Corridor. U.S. Custom House, New Bedford, Massachusetts

Corridor. U.S. Custom House, New Bedford, Massachusetts

Photographed as part of an assignment for the General Services Administration. Title, date and keywords from information provided by the photographer. The New Bedford Custom House is an excellent example of a s... More

Fort Rodman Military Reservation, Post Exchange, East of Battery Craig, New Bedford, Bristol County, MA

Fort Rodman Military Reservation, Post Exchange, East of Battery Craig...

Significance: The Post Exchange retains its integrity of location, design and materials and workmanship. It was built during the Taft period of coastal fortifications and reflects the growth of Fort Rodman at ... More

Fort Rodman Military Reservation, Post Exchange, Along western edge of Fort Rodman, just east of army property, New Bedford, Bristol County, MA

Fort Rodman Military Reservation, Post Exchange, Along western edge of...

Significance: The Post Exchange retains its integrity of location, design, setting, materials, and workmanship. It was built specifically for troops during World War II, a major event in this country's history... More

Fort Rodman Military Reservation, Ward Room, Along western edge of reservation, adjacent to Army property, New Bedford, Bristol County, MA

Fort Rodman Military Reservation, Ward Room, Along western edge of res...

Public domain photograph of a barn, farm, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

Fort Rodman Military Reservation, Ward Room, Along western edge of reservation, adjacent to Army property, New Bedford, Bristol County, MA

Fort Rodman Military Reservation, Ward Room, Along western edge of res...

Picryl description: Public domain image of a classroom, college auditorium, school, students, teacher, teaching, studying, education, free to use, no copyright restrictions.

Fort Rodman Military Reservation, Quartermaster's & Commisary Storehouse, Southwest portion of site, east of Battery Cross, New Bedford, Bristol County, MA

Fort Rodman Military Reservation, Quartermaster's & Commisary Storehou...

Significance: The Quartermaster's and Commissary Storehouse retains its integrity of location,design, materials, workmanship, and to a large degree, setting. It was built in connection with the development of ... More

Fort Rodman Military Reservation, Quartermaster's & Commisary Storehouse, Southwest portion of site, east of Battery Cross, New Bedford, Bristol County, MA

Fort Rodman Military Reservation, Quartermaster's & Commisary Storehou...

Significance: The Quartermaster's and Commissary Storehouse retains its integrity of location,design, materials, workmanship, and to a large degree, setting. It was built in connection with the development of ... More

Institution for Savings, Second & Williams Streets, New Bedford, Bristol County, MA

Institution for Savings, Second & Williams Streets, New Bedford, Brist...

Significance: A commercial building erected at the peak of New Bedford's prosperity, which is a rare extant example of Italian Renaissance influence on mid-nineteenth century American architecture. Survey numb... More

Fort Rodman Military Reservation, Rodney French Boulevard, New Bedford, Bristol County, MA

Fort Rodman Military Reservation, Rodney French Boulevard, New Bedford...

Picryl description: Public domain image of an industrial building, warehouse, depot, train station, 19th-20th century, free to use, no copyright restrictions.

Congregational Church, Union & Eighth Streets, New Bedford, Bristol County, MA

Congregational Church, Union & Eighth Streets, New Bedford, Bristol Co...

Significance: A substantial church, built in the 1830's for one of the important congregations in New Bedford from the design of Alexander Jackson Davis. Survey number: HABS MA-681 Building/structure dates: 1... More

Congregational Church, Union & Eighth Streets, New Bedford, Bristol County, MA

Congregational Church, Union & Eighth Streets, New Bedford, Bristol Co...

Significance: A substantial church, built in the 1830's for one of the important congregations in New Bedford from the design of Alexander Jackson Davis. Survey number: HABS MA-681 Building/structure dates: 1... More

Congregational Church, Union & Eighth Streets, New Bedford, Bristol County, MA

Congregational Church, Union & Eighth Streets, New Bedford, Bristol Co...

Significance: A substantial church, built in the 1830's for one of the important congregations in New Bedford from the design of Alexander Jackson Davis. Survey number: HABS MA-681 Building/structure dates: 1... More

Alfred Beniot, 191 North St. Sweeper in Bennett Mill, in spinning room #2 has been there two months; seemed to be 11 yrs. old. Alfred recorded as 12 years old.  Location: New Bedford, Massachusetts.

Alfred Beniot, 191 North St. Sweeper in Bennett Mill, in spinning room...

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Manuel Soarels, (youngest boy) See #2721 William Lawrence, 28 Clark St. Works in Bennett Mill. Sweeper in spinning room, been there one month.  Location: New Bedford, Massachusetts.

Manuel Soarels, (youngest boy) See #2721 William Lawrence, 28 Clark St...

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William Rotch Jr. House, 15 Johnny Cake Hill (formerly Bethel Street), New Bedford, Bristol County, MA

William Rotch Jr. House, 15 Johnny Cake Hill (formerly Bethel Street),...

Significance: The home of an early prominent New Bedford Quaker merchant, one of the oldest remaining in the city; now a local landmark. Survey number: HABS MA-679 Building/structure dates: 1787 Initial Const... More

William Rotch Jr. House, 15 Johnny Cake Hill (formerly Bethel Street), New Bedford, Bristol County, MA

William Rotch Jr. House, 15 Johnny Cake Hill (formerly Bethel Street),...

Significance: The home of an early prominent New Bedford Quaker merchant, one of the oldest remaining in the city; now a local landmark. Survey number: HABS MA-679 Building/structure dates: 1787 Initial Const... More

William Rotch Jr. House, 15 Johnny Cake Hill (formerly Bethel Street), New Bedford, Bristol County, MA

William Rotch Jr. House, 15 Johnny Cake Hill (formerly Bethel Street),...

Significance: The home of an early prominent New Bedford Quaker merchant, one of the oldest remaining in the city; now a local landmark. Survey number: HABS MA-679 Building/structure dates: 1787 Initial Const... More

Schooner ERNESTINA, New Bedford Whaling National Historical Park State Pier, New Bedford, Bristol County, MA

Schooner ERNESTINA, New Bedford Whaling National Historical Park State...

Significance: ERNESTINA is an example of Essex fishing schooner design and has been used for a variety of purposes. She worked in Grand Banks fishing during the peak of sail and is the oldest surviving Grand B... More

Schooner ERNESTINA, New Bedford Whaling National Historical Park State Pier, New Bedford, Bristol County, MA

Schooner ERNESTINA, New Bedford Whaling National Historical Park State...

Significance: ERNESTINA is an example of Essex fishing schooner design and has been used for a variety of purposes. She worked in Grand Banks fishing during the peak of sail and is the oldest surviving Grand B... More

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