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Oil painting "Justice of the Pains: The Movement Westward" on south wall, fifth floor, Department of Justice, Washington, D.C.

Oil painting "Justice of the Pains: The Movement Westward" on south wa...

Artist: John Steuart Curry, 1936. Dimensions: 7' 6" x 20'. Photographed as part of an assignment for the General Services Administration. Title information, date, and subject note provided by the photographer. ... More

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...

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

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...

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

The Cuban Dictator and the Mrs. Washington, D.C., Nov. 10. Col. Fulgencio Batista, the Cuban Army Sergeant who rose to the Dictatorship of Cuba, arrived in Washington today for a round of military reviews and dinners of state which will screen some fine international conversations, the visit has a high flavor of mystery, the War Department has been at elaborate pains to stick to its story that the Colonel, who never set foot outside of Cuba until two days ago, is suddenly traveling at the age of thirty seven years, he is shown with his seldom photographed wife, and the ambassador from Cuba Dr. Pedro Fraga[?], at the Cuban Embassy, 11/10/38

The Cuban Dictator and the Mrs. Washington, D.C., Nov. 10. Col. Fulgen...

A black and white photo of two men and a woman shaking hands. Public domain portrait photograph, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

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...

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

To the public. Fellow-Citizens, Some persons actuated by malevolence towards me have taken considerable pains to injure my reputation in the eyes of the public. There is no part of either my character or conduct, which I wish to remain secret. T

To the public. Fellow-Citizens, Some persons actuated by malevolence t...

Imprint 2. Available also through the Library of Congress web site in two forms: as facsimile page images and as full text in SGML. Printed Ephemera Collection; Portfolio 21, Folder 26.

Address of the committees appointed at meetings of the tenants, freeholders of the four towns in the West Manor of Rensselaerwick, to the electors of the State of New York. Great pains having been taken by the friends of Mr. Clinton to induce an

Address of the committees appointed at meetings of the tenants, freeho...

Positive Photostat. Available also through the Library of Congress web site in two forms: as facsimile page images and as full text in SGML. Printed Ephemera Collection; Portfolio 113, Folder 2aa.

Executive mansion. Washington, D. C., Dec. 2, 1864. Major General Banks. I know you are dissatisfied, which pains me very much; but I wish not to be argued with further ... I have told you why I cannot order Gen. Canby from the Department of the

Executive mansion. Washington, D. C., Dec. 2, 1864. Major General Bank...

Facsimile reprint on parchment paper.; Bixby, Mrs.; On verso: 2182 C 22 19 Ap 44. Available also through the Library of Congress web site in two forms: as facsimile page images and as full text in SGML. Printe... More

The greatest blessing of the age! Prof. Kayton's great remedy for pains and aches: The oil of life! ... Savannah, Ga. Power press, E. J. Purse. [c. 1869].

The greatest blessing of the age! Prof. Kayton's great remedy for pain...

Available also through the Library of Congress web site in two forms: as facsimile page images and as full text in SGML. Printed Ephemera Collection; Portfolio 14, Folder 31a.

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...

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