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#19A Waiting for morning papers. On steps of World Building. 1 A.M. February 12,1908. Small boy in centre of group is Joseph Levite, 83 Hester Street, 13 years old. Small boy on his right and below is Abraham Jachnes (See photo # 22[A]) Location: New York, New York (State)

#19A Waiting for morning papers. On steps of World Building. 1 A.M. Fe...

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Nearly Sold Out! "Basket! Five Cents Each!" Antoinette Siminger, 12 years old, 4219 Glenway Ave., Price Hill, Sixth St., Market, Cincinnati. 10 P.M. Had been selling since morning. Location: Cincinnati, Ohio

Nearly Sold Out! "Basket! Five Cents Each!" Antoinette Siminger, 12 ye...

Title from NCLC caption card. Attribution to Hine based on provenance. In album: Street trades. Hine no. 44. Credit line: National Child Labor Committee collection, Library of Congress, Prints and Photographs D... More

Newsies selling on Court St., 8 P.M. Left to right: Frank Spegeale, 13 years old, 72 Terrace St.; Dominick Gagliani, 10 years old, 230 Court St.; Charlie Decarlo, 8 years old; Anthony Decarlo (brother) 13 years old, 32 Front Ave.,. Location: Buffalo, New York (State)

Newsies selling on Court St., 8 P.M. Left to right: Frank Spegeale, 13...

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Three young cutters who work in the Seacoast Canning Co., Factory #4, Eastport, Me. They work at night when the rush is on. Youngest is Rob Collins, 10 years old; next is Dan Collins, 11 years; next is Milton Shannon. All live on South Clark Street. Location: Eastport, Maine

Three young cutters who work in the Seacoast Canning Co., Factory #4, ...

Title from NCLC caption card. Attribution to Hine based on provenance. In album: Canneries. Hine no. 2424. Credit line: National Child Labor Committee collection, Library of Congress, Prints and Photographs Div... More

Textile mill working all night, New Bedford, Massachusetts

Textile mill working all night, New Bedford, Massachusetts

Photograph shows brightly lit factory looming over houses. Transfer; United States. Office of War Information. Overseas Picture Division. Washington Division; 1944. More information about the FSA/OWI Collectio... More

Packing sardines in Seacoast Canning Co., Factory #7, Eastport, Me. The Boss would not let nine year old Minnie pose, although she works with her mother, packing even far into the night. (See #2439.) Location: Eastport, Maine.

Packing sardines in Seacoast Canning Co., Factory #7, Eastport, Me. Th...

Mortaria family, 8 Downing St., N.Y., making flowers wreaths. The Little three-year-old on left was actually helping, putting the center of the flower into the petal, and the family said she often works irregularly until 8:00 P.M. The other children, 9, 11, and 14 yrs. old work much later (until 10:00 P.M.) The oldest girl told me her father is a soap-maker and has been making $3.00 a day steady for three years. They told the same to the other investigator. (See also 2875.) 5 P.M. Location: New York, New York (State)

Mortaria family, 8 Downing St., N.Y., making flowers wreaths. The Litt...

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Jerald Schaitberger of 416 W. 57th St. N.Y. who helps an older boy sell papers until 10 P.M. on Columbus Circle. 7 yrs. old. 9:30 P.M., October 8, 1910. Location: New York, New York (State) / Photo by Paul B. Schumm.

Jerald Schaitberger of 416 W. 57th St. N.Y. who helps an older boy sel...

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Newsie selling in a saloon on Washington Street at 10P.M. Tony Tomasula, 11 Fly St, 9 years old. See 1200. Location: Buffalo, New York (State)

Newsie selling in a saloon on Washington Street at 10P.M. Tony Tomasul...

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1 A.M. Sunday, February 23, 1908. John Newman, 332 East 19th Street. Sells Sunday until 3 A.M. Said was 16 years old; is probably 13. Does not go to school. Photo taken at 22nd St. & 3rd Avenue. Witness F. McMurry. Location: New York, New York (State)

1 A.M. Sunday, February 23, 1908. John Newman, 332 East 19th Street. S...

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A few of the hands on night shift Highland Park Hill, No. 3, Charlotte, N.C. 10:30 P.M. January 7/09. (See photo and label 484) Boy in middle been in mill 2 years. Girl next to him in mill 4 years. Been said it was hard work to get night hands. Location: Charlotte, North Carolina.

A few of the hands on night shift Highland Park Hill, No. 3, Charlotte...

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10:00 P.M. Solomon -----. Began selling at 7 years of age. Been selling 6 years (four years at night). 11:30 P.M. Is at it early Sunday A.M., Hartford, Conn. Hartford, Connecticut.

10:00 P.M. Solomon -----. Began selling at 7 years of age. Been sellin...

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9:00 P.M. March 4, 1909. Hartford, Conn. Group of newsies still selling although it was bitter cold and blizzardy. Smallest chap was 8 years old. The boys said he has been selling for 3 years. Boy next him (and) has been selling 4 years (called Bologna). Location: Hartford, Connecticut

9:00 P.M. March 4, 1909. Hartford, Conn. Group of newsies still sellin...

Title from NCLC caption card. Attribution to Hine based on provenance. In album: Street trades. Hine no. 600. Credit line: National Child Labor Committee collection, Library of Congress, Prints and Photographs ... More

Flower making. A night scene (Photo at 10:30 P.M. and not finished, Jan 29, 1912). Carrie Brindisi,12 years old, 134 1/2 Thompson Street, 2[nd] fl[oor] front. Carries [sic] goes to school. Works after school and nights, Rosie (six years old) helps too. Location: New York, New York (State)

Flower making. A night scene (Photo at 10:30 P.M. and not finished, Ja...

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Tony Spappos, 349 W. 39th St., N.Y., Selling papers at 10 P.M. at 50th St. & Broadway. About 12 yrs. old. October 8, 1910. Location: New York, New York (State) / Photo by Paul B. Schumm.

Tony Spappos, 349 W. 39th St., N.Y., Selling papers at 10 P.M. at 50th...

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Little Girls working in the Market Saturday Night, 11 P.M. Boston 1915 Exhibit. Location: Boston, Massachusetts.

Little Girls working in the Market Saturday Night, 11 P.M. Boston 1915...

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Greek Bootblack, Indianapolis, Aug., 1908, 10 P.M. Location: Indianapolis, Indiana.

Greek Bootblack, Indianapolis, Aug., 1908, 10 P.M. Location: Indianap...

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8:30 P.M. Group of newsboys selling at the depot, Hartford, Conn. Smallest boy 11 years old. Location: Hartford, Connecticut.

8:30 P.M. Group of newsboys selling at the depot, Hartford, Conn. Smal...

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8 P.M. Harry Laudeman, 13 years old. Has sold papers for 7 years. Brother, Morris, 7 years old 46 inches high. Beginning. Hartford, Conn. Location: Hartford, Connecticut.

8 P.M. Harry Laudeman, 13 years old. Has sold papers for 7 years. Brot...

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After midnight April 17, 1912 G St., near 14th, these three boys 10 yrs, 11 yrs. and 12 yrs. old, were stuck with over 50 papers on their hands, and vowed they would stay until they sold out if it took all night. The oldest said, "my mother makes me sell." Lawrence Lee (10 yrs.) 912--26th St., N.W., Michael, Niland (11 yrs.) 930--26th St., N.W., Martin Garvin (12 yrs.) 928--26th St., N.W. Location: [Washington (D.C.), District of Columbia].

After midnight April 17, 1912 G St., near 14th, these three boys 10 yr...

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A few of the messengers Western Union, Hartford, Conn. They are on duty, alternate nights, until 10 P.M. (See label #592). Messenger #32 is Thomas De Lucco with him (in Tenderloin district) recorded in report to Committee. Location: Hartford, Connecticut

A few of the messengers Western Union, Hartford, Conn. They are on dut...

Title from NCLC caption card. Attribution to Hine based on provenance. In album: Street trades. Hine no. 643. Credit line: National Child Labor Committee collection, Library of Congress, Prints and Photographs ... More

Going to work on the night shift, Amoskeag Mfg. Co., 6 P.M. Manchester, N.H. This boy has been working all night here for 5 months. George Crossley lives on Arath St., R. FF. D. No. 1/ Box 7 A, Hookset Line, Mancheste, N.H. Location: Manchester, New Hampshire.

Going to work on the night shift, Amoskeag Mfg. Co., 6 P.M. Manchester...

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Mortaria family, 8 Downing St., N.Y., making flowers wreaths. The Little three-year-old on left was actually helping, putting the center of the flower into the petal, and the family said she often works irregularly until 8:00 P.M. The other children, 9, 11, and 14 yrs. old work much later (until 10:00 P.M.) The oldest girl told me her father is a soap-maker and has been making $3.00 a day steady for three years. They told the same to the other investigator. (See also 2875.) 5 P.M. Location: New York, New York (State)

Mortaria family, 8 Downing St., N.Y., making flowers wreaths. The Litt...

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(For Child Welfare Exhibit 1912-13.) 1:00 A.M. Sunday, Nov 24, 1912, and still selling. Stanley Steiner, the boot-black and newsboy, is ten years old, and sells until 1 A.M. Lives, 92 Ulmsbec [?] Ave., Providence, R.I. The other, Jacob Botvin, is 13 years old, 33 Hilton St. Location: Providence, Rhode Island.

(For Child Welfare Exhibit 1912-13.) 1:00 A.M. Sunday, Nov 24, 1912, a...

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9:00 P.M. Dec. 17, 09. Newark, N.J. Nicholas Guiseppi, 65 River St. Sells until later than this. Location: Newark, New Jersey / Photo by Lewis W. Hine.

9:00 P.M. Dec. 17, 09. Newark, N.J. Nicholas Guiseppi, 65 River St. Se...

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After midnight April 17, 1912, and still selling extras. There were many of these groups of young news-boys selling very late these nights. Youngest boy in the group is Israel Spril (9 yrs. old), 314 I St., N.W., Washington D.C. Harry Shapiro, (11 yrs. old), 95 L St., N.W., Washington, D.C. Eugene Butler, 310 (rear) 13th St., N.W. The rest were a little older., 12th St. near G [or C?] Sundays. Location: Washington (D.C.), District of Columbia.

After midnight April 17, 1912, and still selling extras. There were ma...

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Amusing themselves while waiting for morning papers. Location: New York, New York (State)

Amusing themselves while waiting for morning papers. Location: New Yor...

Title from NCLC caption card. Attribution to Hine based on provenance. In album: Street trades. Hine no. 25-A. Credit line: National Child Labor Committee collection, Library of Congress, Prints and Photographs... More

Small vendor, selling late night in Boston, Market. Location: Boston, Massachusetts.

Small vendor, selling late night in Boston, Market. Location: Boston,...

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(On right) Donato Dandrea selling at 10 P.M. (See No. 1213.) (Left) John Rieiglian, 15 years old, 21 Evans St.,. Location: Buffalo, New York (State)

(On right) Donato Dandrea selling at 10 P.M. (See No. 1213.) (Left) Jo...

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In a saloon doorway at 8:30 P.M. Left to right: George Cappello, 12 years old, 270 Jay Street. Frank Laporter, 13 years old, 47 Third Avenue. Location: Utica, New York (State)

In a saloon doorway at 8:30 P.M. Left to right: George Cappello, 12 ye...

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9 P.M. Gum vendors still selling, near the National Theatre. Eli Marks, 505 4 1/2 St. S.W., (8 yrs. old, makes 25 cents a night.) Morris Marks, 10 yrs. old makes 50 cents a night. Harvey Schneider, 11 yrs. old, makes 50 cents a night, 209 -- 10th St. S.W. "When they see us, they chase us home at 8:30, but when we see 'em coming we slid the boxes in our pockets, until the cop gets past. Then we stay 'til - or after sometimes." Location: [Washington (D.C.), District of Columbia]

9 P.M. Gum vendors still selling, near the National Theatre. Eli Marks...

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5 P.M. Making dolls legs for Campbell Kids. Cattena family, 71 Sullivan St., 5[th] floor front. As soon as the photo was taken, Rose carried the box full of finished legs to the Aetna Doll and Toy Co, (whose name was on the box). Tessie, (on the right) lives down stairs and does this work there. Was helping here. Rose is 14 yrs. old. Lena, (deformed), is 12, Nettie, 9 yrs. old is very deft. They all work after school and often until 10 P.M. Location: New York, New York (State)

5 P.M. Making dolls legs for Campbell Kids. Cattena family, 71 Sulliva...

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Tony Spappos, 349 W. 39th St., N.Y., Selling papers at 10 P.M. at 50th St. & Broadway. About 12 yrs. old. October 8, 1910. Location: New York, New York (State) Photo by Paul B. Schumm

Tony Spappos, 349 W. 39th St., N.Y., Selling papers at 10 P.M. at 50th...

Title from NCLC caption card. In album: Street trades. Hine no. 1603. Non-Hine photographer: Schumm, Paul B. Credit line: National Child Labor Committee collection, Library of Congress, Prints and Photographs D... More

6 P.M. Making hair-brushes. Hausner family, 310 E. 71 St., N.Y. Frank is 6 yrs old. and John is 12. The mother had a sore throat and wore a great rag rapped around it, but she took it off for the photo. They said they all (including the 6 yr old) worked until 10 P.M. when busy. Their neighbor corroborated this. She said, "It's a whole lot better for the boys than doin' nothin'." The mother said the night work hurts their eyes and John said so too. He was not very enthusiastic about the beauties of work. All together, they make about $2 a week. Father is a motorman. 6 P.M. Jan 31, -12. Location: New York, New York (State)

6 P.M. Making hair-brushes. Hausner family, 310 E. 71 St., N.Y. Frank ...

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A group of newsies selling evenings in saloons and stores. Taken in alley back of City Jail at 10 P.M. Left to right: Dominick Mardilo, 28 1/2 Fulton Street; Roderick Towle, 44 Sheridan Ave.; William Towle, brother, 44 Sheridan Ave.; Louis Strasburg, 40 Mulberry Street; Max Erlich, 101 Dallius Street. Location: Albany, New York (State)

A group of newsies selling evenings in saloons and stores. Taken in al...

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Amusing themselves while waiting for morning papers. Location: New York, New York (State)

Amusing themselves while waiting for morning papers. Location: New Yo...

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Children of night superintendent, in Dickson Mill, Laurinburg, N.C. (1) Bessie Moore - runs 4 sides. Has worked two years nights. (2) Frank (smallest). Doffs. Has worked 2 yrs. nights. (3) George (largest). Looked 12 years old. Doffs--3 years of night work, was proud of the fact that he could write his name. Mother said they rather work nights because they had to put in fewer hours then. Sunday, Dec. 6, 1908. Witness, Sara R. Hine. Location: Laurinburg, North Carolina / Photo by Lewis W. Hine.

Children of night superintendent, in Dickson Mill, Laurinburg, N.C. (1...

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William Tobias 80 Grattan St., Brooklyn -12 yrs old. Boy was starting for the subway to sell papers on "trains until 6 A.M. "Cause termorrer dey haint no school and I kin sleep all day and sell again at night." "All de barkeepers is me customers." Asked him how he could sell at night. "I just keep out'n de way of de cops." Weighs 60 pounds. Tall for age. Location: New York--Brooklyn, New York (State)

William Tobias 80 Grattan St., Brooklyn -12 yrs old. Boy was starting ...

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Photo of boys working in Arcade Bowling Alley. Trenton, N.J. Photo taken late at night. The boys work until midnight and later. Dec. 20, 1909. Location: Trenton, New Jersey / Photo by Lewis W. Hine.

Photo of boys working in Arcade Bowling Alley. Trenton, N.J. Photo tak...

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William Tobias, 80 Grattan St., Brooklyn. 12 yrs old. Boy was starting for the subway to sell papers on "trains until 6 A.M. "Cause termorrer dey haint no school and I kin sleep all day and sell again at night." "All de barkeepers is me customers." Asked him how he could sell at night. "I just keep out'n de way of de cops." Weighs 60 pounds. Tall for age. Location: New York--Brooklyn, New York (State)

William Tobias, 80 Grattan St., Brooklyn. 12 yrs old. Boy was starting...

Title from NCLC caption card. Attribution to Hine based on provenance. In album: Street trades. Hine no. 20-A. Credit line: National Child Labor Committee collection, Library of Congress, Prints and Photographs... More

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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Pretzel and gum vendors - Newsies are good customers. A boy sells a basketful of pretzels every afternoon at the "news" office, to the boys getting their afternoon papers. Henry Schertzer, (left) 14 yrs. old. Abel Schertzer, (right) 12 yrs. old. Sam Tumin, (centre) 10 yrs. old. Sam sells gum, often till 10 P.M. Taken at 8:15 P.M. Location: Newark, New Jersey.

Pretzel and gum vendors - Newsies are good customers. A boy sells a ba...

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Night Work! Group of boys, all working in Massey Hosiery Mills, Columbus, Ga. Most of them had been working all day and had an hour for supper and were going back into the mill (6:00 P.M.) to work until 8 P.M. as they have done several nights this week and for some time past. I found 4 ten year olds and several of 11 and 12 working in the evenin[g] after supper and they said it was a regular thing. Ferrell [i.e., Terrell?] Butler, 10 yrs old, 1114 21st St., been working off and on 1 yr. Marvin Williams, 11 yrs. old been working 1 yr. part of the time at night. Lawrence Webb, 12 yrs. Old. Jack Wright, 15[?] yrs. working [3] yrs., co]uldn't write his ow[n] name. Are working nights now, as well as the following who were not in these photos. Gordon Stone, 10 yrs. old. Rufus Matthews, 10 yrs. old, works before and after school and nights some. Lives 1171 [27th?] Street, and Harry McElroy, 10 yrs. old night [...] Location: Columbus, Georgia.

Night Work! Group of boys, all working in Massey Hosiery Mills, Columb...

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"Radishes! Penny a bunch!" Sixth St. Market, Cincinnati. 10 P.M. Saturday. Boys and girls sell all day, and until 11 P.M. Aug.22, 1908. Location: Cincinnati, Ohio.

"Radishes! Penny a bunch!" Sixth St. Market, Cincinnati. 10 P.M. Satur...

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Selling Tomatoes in the Market 11 P.M. Location: Boston, Massachusetts.

Selling Tomatoes in the Market 11 P.M. Location: Boston, Massachusett...

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Charles Rosenhaus, 31 Monroe St. 11 years old. Morris Brond, 286 Monroe St., 9 years old. Was helping Charles. 9 P.M. Franbkfort [i.e., Frankfurt] St. near Park Row. Location: New York, New York (State) / Photo by Lewis W. Hine., February 11th, 1908.

Charles Rosenhaus, 31 Monroe St. 11 years old. Morris Brond, 286 Monro...

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Nearly Sold Out! "Basket ! Five Cents Each!" Antoinette Siminger, 12 years old, 4219 Glenway Ave., Price Hill, Sixth St., Market, Cincinnati. 10 P.M. Had been selling since morning. Location: Cincinnati, Ohio.

Nearly Sold Out! "Basket ! Five Cents Each!" Antoinette Siminger, 12 y...

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Newsies selling at 10 P.M. Boy on left: Joseph Mandi, 11 years old, 241, 7th St.; James Yarnell, 13 years old, 179 N. Division St. Location: Buffalo, New York (State)

Newsies selling at 10 P.M. Boy on left: Joseph Mandi, 11 years old, 24...

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Albert Krieger, 10 years old, 673 Fillmore St., going into saloon at 10 P.M. to sell papers. Location: Buffalo, New York (State)

Albert Krieger, 10 years old, 673 Fillmore St., going into saloon at 1...

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A lone newsie selling at 8 P.M. at the R. R. Station. Peter Fanella, 12 years old, 411 Catherine Street. Location: Utica, New York (State)

A lone newsie selling at 8 P.M. at the R. R. Station. Peter Fanella, 1...

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9 P.M. Gum vendors still selling, near the National Theatre: Eli Marks, 505 4 12 St. S.W. (8 yrs. old, makes 25 cents a night;) Morris Marks (10 yrs. old, makes 50 cents a night;) Harvey Schneider (11 yrs. old, makes 50 cents a night;) 209 -- 10th St. S.W. "When they see us, they chase us home at 8:30, but when we see 'em coming we slid the boxes in our pockets, until the cop gets past. Then we stay 'til - or after sometimes." Location: Washington (D.C.), District of Columbia

9 P.M. Gum vendors still selling, near the National Theatre: Eli Marks...

Title from NCLC caption card. Attribution to Hine based on provenance. In album: Street trades. Hine no. 2903. No location recorded on caption card; probably Washington, D.C., based on content and captions for ... More

1:30 A.M. Peter, 15 years old (on left). Employed in camphor works. Air full of camphor. Sells papers Saturday nights until 3 A.M. One of a dozen boys who sleep in car barn these nights. Charles, 11 years old (on right). Gets supper in restaurant. Sells every day. Brother of #3117. Location: Jersey City, New Jersey

1:30 A.M. Peter, 15 years old (on left). Employed in camphor works. Ai...

Title from NCLC caption card. Attribution to Hine based on provenance. In album: Street trades. Hine no. 3116. Credit line: National Child Labor Committee collection, Library of Congress, Prints and Photographs... More

A group of newsies selling evenings in saloons and stores. Taken in alley back of City Jail at 10 P.M. Left to right: Dominick Mardilo, 28 12 Fulton Street; Roderick Towle, 44 Sheridan Ave.; William Towle, brother, 44 Sheridan Ave.; Louis Strasburg, 40 Mulberry Street; Max Erlich, 101 Dallius Street. Location: Albany, New York (State)

A group of newsies selling evenings in saloons and stores. Taken in al...

Title from NCLC caption card. Attribution to Hine based on provenance. In album: Street trades. Hine no. 1289. Credit line: National Child Labor Committee collection, Library of Congress, Prints and Photographs... More

Jerald Schaitberger of 416 W. 57th St. N.Y. who helps an older boy sell papers until 10 P.M. on Columbus Circle. 7 yrs. old. 9:30 P.M., October 8, 1910. Location: New York, New York (State) / Photo by Paul B. Schumm.

Jerald Schaitberger of 416 W. 57th St. N.Y. who helps an older boy sel...

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Marie Costa, Basket Seller, 605 Elm St., Sixth St. Market, Cincinnati. 9 P.M. Had been there since 10 A.M. Sister and friend help her. Location: Cincinnati, Ohio.

Marie Costa, Basket Seller, 605 Elm St., Sixth St. Market, Cincinnati....

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Midnight 4, 11,08. Messenger Boys in heart of Tenderloin. Youngest - Badge No. 524. Herman Unslowitz, Said 15 yrs. old. Oldest Badge 605. From Wes[tern] Union Tel[egraph] Office, 172 Fifth Avenue. Location: New York, New York (State)

Midnight 4, 11,08. Messenger Boys in heart of Tenderloin. Youngest - B...

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11 P.M. Messenger boys going home at close of shift. One called away to go with message. Where? Both telegraph offices are almost next door to a caf --boulevard frequented by street walkers and worse? Many of there women parade the streets and the boys meet them constan[t]ly and are called frequently into house of ill repute. Location: New Haven, Connecticut.

11 P.M. Messenger boys going home at close of shift. One called away t...

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After midnight April 17, 1912 G St., near 14th, these three boys 10 yrs, 11 yrs. and 12 yrs. old, were stuck with over 50 papers on their hands, and vowed they would stay until they sold out if it took all night. The oldest said, "my mother makes me sell." Lawrence Lee (10 yrs.) 912--26th St., N.W., Michael, Niland (11 yrs.) 930--26th St., N.W., Martin Garvin (12 yrs.) 928--26th St., N.W. Location: Washington (D.C.), District of Columbia

After midnight April 17, 1912 G St., near 14th, these three boys 10 yr...

Title from NCLC caption card. Attribution to Hine based on provenance. In album: Street trades. Hine no. 2941. No location recorded on caption card; probably Washington, D.C., based on content and captions for ... More

A Night Scene (Photo by 9:00 P.M.) Flower making. Family of Mary Bezzola, 212 Sullivan St., N.Y. George (10 years old) and Levia (9 years old) work until 9:00 P.M. when work is rushing. Location: New York, New York (State)

A Night Scene (Photo by 9:00 P.M.) Flower making. Family of Mary Bezzo...

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9:00 P.M. Bridgeport, Conn. These boys 8 and 10 years old, had been pitching pennies all evening. After 9 P.M. I saw the little one going into saloons with a big bunch of papers and a pitiful tale. The big brother of the boy told me the little one makes 50 cents some days between 3 and 9 or [...] Been selling 2 years. Location: Bridgeport, Connecticut.

9:00 P.M. Bridgeport, Conn. These boys 8 and 10 years old, had been pi...

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9:00 P.M. Dec. 17, 09. Newark, N.J. Nicholas Guiseppi, 65 River St. Sells until later than this. Location: Newark, New Jersey / Photo by Lewis W. Hine.

9:00 P.M. Dec. 17, 09. Newark, N.J. Nicholas Guiseppi, 65 River St. Se...

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2 A.M. February 12,1908. Papers just out. Boys starting out on morning round. Ages 13 years and upward. At the side door of Journal Building near Brooklyn Bridge. New York, New York (State)

2 A.M. February 12,1908. Papers just out. Boys starting out on morning...

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9:30 P.M. A common case of "team work." Smaller boy (Joseph Bishop) goes into [one of the?] saloons and sells his last papers. Then comes out and his brother gives him more. Joseph said, "Drunks are me best customers." "I sell more'n me brudder does." "Dey buy me out so I kin go home." He sells every afternoon and night. Extra late Saturda[y. At] it again at 6 A.M. Sunday, Hartford, Conn. Location: Hartford, Connecticut.

9:30 P.M. A common case of "team work." Smaller boy (Joseph Bishop) go...

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2 A.M. 41208. Newsie in Tenderloin, Abe Bloom, 78 Eldridge St., N.Y. (Said was 16 yrs.) Location: New York, New York (State)

2 A.M. 41208. Newsie in Tenderloin, Abe Bloom, 78 Eldridge St., N.Y. (...

Title from NCLC caption card. Attribution to Hine based on provenance. In album: Street trades. Hine no. 39-B. Credit line: National Child Labor Committee collection, Library of Congress, Prints and Photographs... More

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...

Title from NCLC caption card. In album: Street trades. Hine no. 32-A. Credit line: National Child Labor Committee collection, Library of Congress, Prints and Photographs Division. General information about the ... More

Small vendor, selling late night in Boston, Market. Location: Boston, Massachusetts

Small vendor, selling late night in Boston, Market. Location: Boston, ...

Title from NCLC caption card. Attribution to Hine based on provenance. In album: Street trades. Hine no. 876. Credit line: National Child Labor Committee collection, Library of Congress, Prints and Photographs ... More

8 P.M. Friday, March 5, 1909. Charlie Gilstein, 9 years old. Philip Gilstein, 12 years old. Hartford, Conn. Location: Hartford, Connecticut.

8 P.M. Friday, March 5, 1909. Charlie Gilstein, 9 years old. Philip Gi...

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A group of newsies collected in a few minutes on Main Street at 9 P.M. Location: Buffalo, New York (State)

A group of newsies collected in a few minutes on Main Street at 9 P.M....

Title from NCLC caption card. Attribution to Hine based on provenance. In album: Street trades. Hine no. 1219. Credit line: National Child Labor Committee collection, Library of Congress, Prints and Photographs... More

Going to work on the night shift, Amoskeag Mfg. Co., 6 P.M. Manchester, N.H. This boy has been working all night here for 5 months. George Crossley lives on Arath St., R. FF. D. No. 1/ Box 7 A, Hookset Line, Mancheste, N.H. Location: Manchester, New Hampshire.

Going to work on the night shift, Amoskeag Mfg. Co., 6 P.M. Manchester...

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Tony Spappos, 349 W. 39th St., N.Y., Selling papers at 10 P.M. at 50th St. & Broadway. About 12 yrs. old. October 8, 1910. Location: New York, New York (State) / Photo by Paul B. Schumm.

Tony Spappos, 349 W. 39th St., N.Y., Selling papers at 10 P.M. at 50th...

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Night Shift A. D. T. Messengers, Indianapolis. 10:00 P.M. Location: Indianapolis, Indiana.

Night Shift A. D. T. Messengers, Indianapolis. 10:00 P.M. Location: I...

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Marie Costa, Basket Seller, 605 Elm St., Sixth St. Market, Cincinnati. 9 P.M. Had been there since 10 A.M. Sister and friend help her. Location: Cincinnati, Ohio.

Marie Costa, Basket Seller, 605 Elm St., Sixth St. Market, Cincinnati....

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1 A.M. near the World Building, ready to start out. Two of the sleepers (See No. 21[A]) Larger boy Abraham Jachnes, 13 years old. Newsboys Lodging House, 14 Chambers St. Has not been home for 6 months because step-mother has been trying to put him into a House of Refuge. Could not get name of smaller boy, but he was younger, probably 11 years old. These boys are hanging about and snatching and occasional sleep in sheltered spots. Location: New York, New York (State)

1 A.M. near the World Building, ready to start out. Two of the sleeper...

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Midnight 4, 11,08. Messenger Boys in heart of Tenderloin. Youngest - Badge No. 524. Herman Unslowitz, Said 15 yrs. old. Oldest Badge 605. From Western Union Telegraph Office, 172 Fifth Avenue. Location: New York, New York (State)

Midnight 4, 11,08. Messenger Boys in heart of Tenderloin. Youngest - B...

Title from NCLC caption card. Attribution to Hine based on provenance. In album: Street trades. Hine no. 39-A. Credit line: National Child Labor Committee collection, Library of Congress, Prints and Photographs... More

7:00 P.M. Boys selling papers at the depot, Bridgeport, Conn. Smallest one has been selling for 8 years. Location: Bridgeport, Connecticut.

7:00 P.M. Boys selling papers at the depot, Bridgeport, Conn. Smallest...

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A group of newsies collected in a few minutes on Main Street at 9 P.M. Location: Buffalo, New York (State)

A group of newsies collected in a few minutes on Main Street at 9 P.M....

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Group on Court St., selling around the "Shea" Theater, 8 P.M. Boy in center - Vito Bucheto, 10 years old, 162 Court St. Behind him to left: Tony Gregoria 12 years old, 69 Front St.,. Location: Buffalo, New York (State)

Group on Court St., selling around the "Shea" Theater, 8 P.M. Boy in c...

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10:30 P.M. At Center Market. 11 yr. old Celery Vendor Gus Strateges, 212 Jackson Hall Alley. He sold until 11 P.M. and was out again Sunday morning selling papers ana gum. Has been in this country only a year and a half. Location: [Washington (D.C.), District of Columbia]

10:30 P.M. At Center Market. 11 yr. old Celery Vendor Gus Strateges, 2...

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10:30 P.M. At Center Market. 11 yr. old Celery Vendor Gus Strateges, 212 Jackson Hall Alley. He sold until 11 P.M. and was out again Sunday morning selling papers ana gum. Has been in this country only a year and a half. Location: [Washington (D.C.), District of Columbia]

10:30 P.M. At Center Market. 11 yr. old Celery Vendor Gus Strateges, 2...

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A few of the messengers Western Union, Hartford, Conn. They are on duty, alternate nights, until 10 P.M. (See label #592). Messenger #32 is Thomas De Lucco with him (in Tenderloin district) recorded in report to Committee. Location: Hartford, Connecticut.

A few of the messengers Western Union, Hartford, Conn. They are on dut...

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Newsie selling in a saloon on Washington Street at 10P.M. Tony Tomasula, 11 Fly St, 9 years old. See 1200. Location: Buffalo, New York (State)

Newsie selling in a saloon on Washington Street at 10P.M. Tony Tomasul...

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A group of newsies selling evenings in saloons and stores. Taken in alley back of City Jail at 10 P.M. Left to right: Dominick Mardilo, 28 1/2 Fulton Street; Roderick Towle, 44 Sheridan Ave.; William Towle, brother, 44 Sheridan Ave.; Louis Strasburg, 40 Mulberry Street; Max Erlich, 101 Dallius Street. Location: Albany, New York (State)

A group of newsies selling evenings in saloons and stores. Taken in al...

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1 A.M. Sunday, February 23, 1908. John Newman, 332 East 19th Street. Sells Sunday until 3 A.M. Said was 16 years old; is probably 13. Does not go to school. Photo taken at 22nd St. & 3rd Avenue. Witness F. McMurry. Location: New York, New York (State)

1 A.M. Sunday, February 23, 1908. John Newman, 332 East 19th Street. S...

Title from NCLC caption card. Attribution to Hine based on provenance. In album: Street trades. Hine no. 34-A. Credit line: National Child Labor Committee collection, Library of Congress, Prints and Photographs... More

8 P.M. Smallest boy, Sammie Kaplen, 8 years old. Next, James Welled, 8 years old, been at it half a year. Next, Ben Kosmitsky, 13 years old, one year at work. Next, Sam Kaplen, 14 years old, two years at work. Location: Hartford, Connecticut.

8 P.M. Smallest boy, Sammie Kaplen, 8 years old. Next, James Welled, 8...

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Some of the night force at the Western Union Telegraph Office, Hartford, Conn. When I passed through this alley next morning (Sunday) at 6:00 A.M. I found some of these boys had been playing Poker all night. Location: Hartford, Connecticut.

Some of the night force at the Western Union Telegraph Office, Hartfor...

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Selling on Main Street, 9:30 P.M. Left to right: Joseph Magus, 10 years old, 80 Melody St. Guy Casacali, 12 years old, 31 Maple St. Morris Stein, cripple, 14 years old, 53 Sullivan St. Asked policeman on corner where they were selling, how late they stayed out at night. He answered evasively; "Ain't supposed to be out after nine o' clock." Location: Rochester, New York (State)

Selling on Main Street, 9:30 P.M. Left to right: Joseph Magus, 10 year...

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Three young cutters who work in the Seacoast Canning Co., Factory #4, Eastport, Me. They work at night when the rush is on. Youngest is Rob Collins, 10 years old; next is Dan Collins, 11 years; next is Milton Shannon. All live on South Clark Street. Location: Eastport, Maine.

Three young cutters who work in the Seacoast Canning Co., Factory #4, ...

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Joseph Weiss, 11 yrs. Old. Sells until 11 P.M. on Saturdays. Then the Sunday papers come over, and another "crew" comes on. See #3116, 3117. Taken at 11 P.M. Location: Newark, New Jersey

Joseph Weiss, 11 yrs. Old. Sells until 11 P.M. on Saturdays. Then the ...

Title from NCLC caption card. Attribution to Hine based on provenance. In album: Street trades. Hine no. 3253. Credit line: National Child Labor Committee collection, Library of Congress, Prints and Photographs... More

Selling Tomatoes in the Market 11 P.M. Location: Boston, Massachusetts

Selling Tomatoes in the Market 11 P.M. Location: Boston, Massachusetts

Title from NCLC caption card. Attribution to Hine based on provenance. In album: Street trades. Hine no. 871. Notation cut off on caption card: "Boston 1915[?]" Possibly refers to an exhibit in which the photo ... More

9:00 P.M. Bridgeport, Conn. These boys 8 and 10 years old, had been pitching pennies all evening. After 9 P.M. I saw the little one going into saloons with a big bunch of papers and a pitiful tale. The big brother of the boy told me the little one makes 50 cents some days between 3 and 9 or ... Been selling 2 years. Location: Bridgeport, Connecticut

9:00 P.M. Bridgeport, Conn. These boys 8 and 10 years old, had been pi...

Title from NCLC caption card. Attribution to Hine based on provenance. In album: Street trades. Hine no. 587. Credit line: National Child Labor Committee collection, Library of Congress, Prints and Photographs ... More

Greel's Shoe-shining Parlor, Indianapolis, Ind. Said he was 15 years old. Works some nights until 11. Taken at 10 P.M. Location: Indianapolis, Indiana.

Greel's Shoe-shining Parlor, Indianapolis, Ind. Said he was 15 years o...

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"Radishes! Penny a bunch!" Sixth St. Market, Cincinnati. 10 P.M. Saturday. Boys and girls sell all day, and until 11 P.M. Aug.22, 1908. Location: Cincinnati, Ohio.

"Radishes! Penny a bunch!" Sixth St. Market, Cincinnati. 10 P.M. Satur...

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After 9:00 P.M. Dec.17/09. Newark, N.J. All these were selling and work later some nights. Some are 10 years old. Location: Newark, New Jersey.

After 9:00 P.M. Dec.17/09. Newark, N.J. All these were selling and wor...

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After 9:00 P.M. Dec.17/09. Newark, N.J. All these were selling and work later some nights. Some are 10 years old. Location: Newark, New Jersey.

After 9:00 P.M. Dec.17/09. Newark, N.J. All these were selling and wor...

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Night Shift A. D. T. Messengers, Indianapolis. 10:00 P.M. Location: Indianapolis, Indiana.

Night Shift A. D. T. Messengers, Indianapolis. 10:00 P.M. Location: I...

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Jerald Schaitberger of 416 W. 57th St. N.Y. who helps an older boy sell papers until 10 P.M. on Columbus Circle. 7 yrs. old. 9:30 P.M., October 8, 1910. Location: New York, New York (State) / Photo by Paul B. Schumm.

Jerald Schaitberger of 416 W. 57th St. N.Y. who helps an older boy sel...

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Little Girls working in the Market Saturday Night, 11 P.M. Boston 1915 Exhibit. Location: Boston, Massachusetts.

Little Girls working in the Market Saturday Night, 11 P.M. Boston 1915...

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Greek Bootblack, Indianapolis, Aug., 1908, 10 P.M. Location: Indianapolis, Indiana.

Greek Bootblack, Indianapolis, Aug., 1908, 10 P.M. Location: Indianap...

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A few of the messengers Western Union, Hartford, Conn. They are on duty, alternate nights, until 10 P.M. (See label #592). Messenger #32 is Thomas De Lucco with him (in Tenderloin district) recorded in report to Committee. Location: Hartford, Connecticut.

A few of the messengers Western Union, Hartford, Conn. They are on dut...

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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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