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[Construction of the United States Treasury Building, Washington, D.C., showing construction equipment and building materials]

[Construction of the United States Treasury Building, Washington, D.C....

Illus. in: Views of the Treasury Building, plate 18. Microfilm in LOT 12364.

[Construction of Treasury Building, Washington, D.C. With oxen in foreground on south side]

[Construction of Treasury Building, Washington, D.C. With oxen in fore...

Illus. in: Views of the Treasury Building. Microfilm in LOT 12364.

[President John Tyler, half-length portrait, facing right]

[President John Tyler, half-length portrait, facing right]

Reproduction of a print(?). Brady-Handy Collection (Library of Congress). LC-BH824-5391.

[James K. Polk, head-and-shoulders portrait, facing left]

[James K. Polk, head-and-shoulders portrait, facing left]

Photograph is reproduction of portrait print. Reference copy in BIOG FILE.

[Edward O.C. Ord, half-length portrait, seated, facing right]

[Edward O.C. Ord, half-length portrait, seated, facing right]

Civil War Photograph Collection. Public domain photograph of a military, American Civil War, 19th century, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

[Thomas Kitchen, Pvt., Georgia regiment, C.S.A., three-quarter length portrait, seated holding bayonet and rifle, facing front]

[Thomas Kitchen, Pvt., Georgia regiment, C.S.A., three-quarter length ...

Information from caption card. Copy photo made by LC in 1961 from unidentified source. Forms part of: Civil War Photograph Collection (Library of Congress).

Dead on Little Round Top, Gettysburg

Dead on Little Round Top, Gettysburg

Copyright J224991 Aug. 16, 1917. Embossed on image: White Studio, Hanover, Pa. Possibly a copy photograph made from an albumen print of a Brady negative.

General Birney's Head Quarters, 2d Division, 10th Corps

General Birney's Head Quarters, 2d Division, 10th Corps

Soldiers with horses. Civil War Photograph Collection (Library of Congress). No. 2446.

[Caleb H. Carlton full-length portrait, standing, facing slightly right, in 1861]

[Caleb H. Carlton full-length portrait, standing, facing slightly righ...

Public domain scan of portrait art print, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

[A.(?) Greenwall, Confederate Army officer, full-length portrait, facing front]

[A.(?) Greenwall, Confederate Army officer, full-length portrait, faci...

Written on recto: Gen. Greenwall; written on verso: Col.[?] Greenwall. Photograph from an original negative in Brady's National Portrait Gallery. Soldier's first name and regiment from Civil War Mysteries & Mo... More

[Fort Burnham, formerly Confederate Fort Harrison, James River, Virginia, with bombproof quarters(?) in foreground, soldiers, log buildings in background]

[Fort Burnham, formerly Confederate Fort Harrison, James River, Virgin...

Public domain scan of American Civil War image, Confederates, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

[Photograph of Walter G. Jones, Pvt., 8th New York Cavalry, Co. C., U.S.A., half-length, facing front and his New Testament with bullet holes, and the two bullets which lodged in the book]

[Photograph of Walter G. Jones, Pvt., 8th New York Cavalry, Co. C., U....

Information from caption card. Copy photo made by LC in 1961 from unidentified source. Forms part of: Civil War Photograph Collection (Library of Congress).

[Jonas Nathan Shuler, Private, 10th Ill. Cavalry., U.S.A., half-length portrait, seated, facing front]

[Jonas Nathan Shuler, Private, 10th Ill. Cavalry., U.S.A., half-length...

Title devised by Library staff from information on negative sleeve. Original cased tintype(?) in collection of Thomas Shaw, Falls Church, VA. Copy photo made by LC, probably in 1956. Forms part of: Civil War Ph... More

[Bv't. Maj. General John C. Caldwell and staff posed in front of tent]

[Bv't. Maj. General John C. Caldwell and staff posed in front of tent]

Civil War Photograph Collection. No. 580. Alexander Gardner (October 17, 1821 - December 10, 1882) was a Scottish photographer who is best known for his photographs of the American Civil War. He emigrated to t... More

Secesh Gun, Fort Welles [i.e., Wells], Hilton Head, S.C.

Secesh Gun, Fort Welles [i.e., Wells], Hilton Head, S.C.

Photograph shows a cannon at Fort Wells, two Union soldiers appear to the left and right of the gun. Title is inscribed in ink on the bottom of the mount. Gladstone's inventory code and notes: M22. Purchase; Wi... More

St. Helena Village, St. Helena Island, So.Ca. i.e. South Carolina

St. Helena Village, St. Helena Island, So.Ca. i.e. South Carolina

Photograph shows a group of African American men, women, and a young child, former slaves, who were now considered Freedmen, on St. Helena Island. Purchase; Russell Norton; 2016; (DLC/PP-2016:034). Vendor : Ru... More

[Soldiers, other people, and tents of Confederates outside of Libby Prison, Richmond, Virginia]

[Soldiers, other people, and tents of Confederates outside of Libby Pr...

No. 1875. Public domain photograph related to Confederate States of America, American Civil War, 19th century, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

[Charles H. Richards, Dickinson Guard, 89th Regiment, New York, full-length studio portrait, standing next to a chair, facing front, wearing uniform]

[Charles H. Richards, Dickinson Guard, 89th Regiment, New York, full-l...

Public domain photograph - 19th-century male studio portrait photograph, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

Federal dead on the field of battle of first day, Gettysburg, Pennsylvania

Federal dead on the field of battle of first day, Gettysburg, Pennsylv...

No. 243. Civil War Photograph Collection. Public domain photograph - United States during American Civil War, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

[Federal dead on the field of battle of first day, Gettysburg, Pennsylvania]

[Federal dead on the field of battle of first day, Gettysburg, Pennsyl...

Civil War Photograph Collection. No. 234. Public domain photograph - United States during American Civil War, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

"General Haupt" locomotive, used by General Herman Haupt during the Civil War (1861-1865)

"General Haupt" locomotive, used by General Herman Haupt during the Ci...

Photograph shows the "Gen. Haupt" locomotive and five men posed inside the car and outside near the railroad tracks. Title from Prints and Photographs accessions record. Letter relating the history of the locom... More

Rock Creek, below Culp's Hill, Pennsylvania, 19th century stereoscope card.

Rock Creek, below Culp's Hill, Pennsylvania, 19th century stereoscope ...

Civil War Photograph Collection. No. 502. Public domain photograph of 19th-century stereoscopic card, landscape, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

Scene of Ewell's attack, May 19, 1864, near Spottsylvania [i.e. Spotsylvania] Court House. Dead Confederate soldiers

Scene of Ewell's attack, May 19, 1864, near Spottsylvania [i.e. Spotsy...

Picryl description: Public domain image of an American Civil War, military forces and conflict, officer, uniform, free to use, no copyright restrictions.

[William Benjamin Brice, U.S. Army Paymaster General from 1864 to 1872]

[William Benjamin Brice, U.S. Army Paymaster General from 1864 to 1872...

Photograph of drawing shows portrait of Brice in military uniform. Public domain photograph of a military, American Civil War, 19th century, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

[Gettysburg camp of Captain Huft] during American Civil War

[Gettysburg camp of Captain Huft] during American Civil War

Men gathered at Gettysburg, Pennsylvania, for the laying of the cornerstone of the Soldier's National Monument on the anniversary of the Battle of Gettysburg, men on left are preparing food.

Ruins of Mayo's Bridge, Richmond, Virginia

Ruins of Mayo's Bridge, Richmond, Virginia

Man standing on shore overlooking ruins of bridge with ruins of city in background. Brady-Handy Collection. No. 3271.

[Brig. General Albert J. Myer, Chief Signal Officer, USA, head-and-shoulders portrait, in uniform]

[Brig. General Albert J. Myer, Chief Signal Officer, USA, head-and-sho...

Forms part of: Congressional Portrait Collection (Library of Congress). The albumen silver print is a photographic printing process that was widely used in the 19th century. It involves coating paper support ... More

Dead Confederate soldier, in trenches of Fort Mahone in front of Petersburg, Virginia, April 3, 1865

Dead Confederate soldier, in trenches of Fort Mahone in front of Peter...

Civil War Photograph Collection. Original glass negative: LC-B811-3189. No. 4082.

Dead confederate soldier, Petersburg, Virginia, Confederate States of America.

Dead confederate soldier, Petersburg, Virginia, Confederate States of ...

Dead Confederate soldier lying in trench. Civil War Photograph Collection (Library of Congress). Published in: Viewpoints; a selection from the pictorial collections of the Library of Congress .... Washington :... More

[Construction of Treasury Building, Washington, D.C.: Men standing in front; column being raised into position, Sept. 16, 1867]

[Construction of Treasury Building, Washington, D.C.: Men standing in ...

Illus. in: Views of the Treasury Building. Microfilm in LOT 12364.

The Wawona House, William Henry Jackson photograph

The Wawona House, William Henry Jackson photograph

Date based on Catalogue of the W.H. Jackson Views (1898). "Detroit Photographic Co." Under title, "Jackson. Phot. Denver" has been spotted out. Mounted back to back with "01642 Wawona from the Hill." May have b... More

[Photographer Mathew B. Brady, three-quarter length portrait, facing front]

[Photographer Mathew B. Brady, three-quarter length portrait, facing f...

Public domain portrait photograph, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

U.S. torpedo boat Alarm, [Brooklyn] Navy Yard, New York

U.S. torpedo boat Alarm, [Brooklyn] Navy Yard, New York

Public domain image of an industrial building, factory, structure, works, 19th-20th century industrial revolution, free to use, no copyright restrictions - Picryl description

New wing, Patent Office, Washington, D.C. U.S.A

New wing, Patent Office, Washington, D.C. U.S.A

No. 3088. Forms part of the Marian S. Carson Collection at the Library of Congress.

Capt. Geo Sword, chief of police with Buffalo Bill's Indians, Pine Ridge Agency, S.D. / W.R. Cross, portrait & view photographer, ... Hot Springs, S. Dak.

Capt. Geo Sword, chief of police with Buffalo Bill's Indians, Pine Rid...

Members of Lakota or Sioux tribe in predominantly traditional dress, posed with police chief in uniform. 10047W U.S. Copyright Office. No. 480.

Weaving room, cotton mill, Augusta, Ga., U.S.A.

Weaving room, cotton mill, Augusta, Ga., U.S.A.

Stereograph showing cotton mill machines in an empty weaving room. Public domain photograph of industrial revolution, stereoscopic card, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

[Fred Schiek Co. bar, Minneapolis, Minn.]

[Fred Schiek Co. bar, Minneapolis, Minn.]

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

[W.B. Danforth drugs, Wilmington, Del.]

[W.B. Danforth drugs, Wilmington, Del.]

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

Mrs. Fiske, "Love finds the way" / Zaida Ben Yusuf.

Mrs. Fiske, "Love finds the way" / Zaida Ben Yusuf.

Photograph shows actress Minnie Madden Fiske, full length portrait, standing, facing front. Gift; Estate of Minnie Maddern Fiske; 1961. Exhibited in: "The life and portrait photography of Zaida Ben-Yusuf" at t... More

Marine encampment at Camp M'Calla [i.e. McCalla], Guantanamo, June 1898

Marine encampment at Camp M'Calla [i.e. McCalla], Guantanamo, June 189...

Public domain photograph of military forces, army, artillery, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

Lieut. Col. Theo. Roosevelt of the "Rough Riders"

Lieut. Col. Theo. Roosevelt of the "Rough Riders"

Stereograph showing Roosevelt riding on horseback with encampment in the distance. 41166 U.S. Copyright Office. Sold only by Underwood & Underwood. Copyright 1898 Strohmeyer & Wyman.

[Surveyor with theodolite(?) in the mountains of Alaska, 1899] / Curtis.

[Surveyor with theodolite(?) in the mountains of Alaska, 1899] / Curti...

61328 U.S. Copyright Office. Copyright by Edward H. Harriman. No. X408.

[American Indian student, half-length portrait, facing right, taken at Hampton Institute, Hampton, Virginia]

[American Indian student, half-length portrait, facing right, taken at...

Public domain portrait photograph, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

[Two men and one women in forest in Alaska, 1899] / Curtis.

[Two men and one women in forest in Alaska, 1899] / Curtis.

61512 U.S. Copyright Office. Copyright by Edward H. Harriman. Retouched photo removing second woman from original photograph, see no. X463. No. X463A.

Taku Glacier, Alaska. 19th century, Library of Congress collection

Taku Glacier, Alaska. 19th century, Library of Congress collection

Picryl description: Public domain image of a glacier, arctic landscape, mountains landscape, ice, rocks, free to use, no copyright restrictions.

Beach, Alaska. 19th century, Library of Congress collection

Beach, Alaska. 19th century, Library of Congress collection

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

Last call - 5th U.S. Cavalry, Porto Rico

Last call - 5th U.S. Cavalry, Porto Rico

Four U.S. soldiers behind horses lying on ground. One of the soldiers is blowing a bugle and holding a pistol, and the other three are holding rifles. D12118 U.S. Copyright Office. Copyright by B.L. Singley. No. 10267.

On trail to Sunrise, Alaska. 19th century, Library of Congress collection

On trail to Sunrise, Alaska. 19th century, Library of Congress collect...

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

Hopi bridal costume - Public domain portrait print

Hopi bridal costume - Public domain portrait print

Hopi woman's bridal wear which includes thick leggings, dark dress and a white blanket draped across her shoulders.

[Robinson Hall reading room, Brown University Library, Providence, R.I.]

[Robinson Hall reading room, Brown University Library, Providence, R.I...

Public domain photograph of cabinet, furniture, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

Eskimo family, Alaska - Public domain portrait print

Eskimo family, Alaska - Public domain portrait print

Public domain photograph related to airlines, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

U.S. Quartermaster's department at San Jose wharf, Havana, Jan. 1, 1899

U.S. Quartermaster's department at San Jose wharf, Havana, Jan. 1, 189...

Public domain image of personnel, army, group of people in uniform, parade, historic place, military activity, free to use, no copyright restrictions - Picryl description

Mining coal three miles under ground, Pennsylvania, U.S.A.

Mining coal three miles under ground, Pennsylvania, U.S.A.

Stereograph showing two men in mine shaft with mules. Public domain photograph of stereoscopic card, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

[Thomas Jefferson, three-quarter length portrait, facing left]

[Thomas Jefferson, three-quarter length portrait, facing left]

Photograph of a painting by Thomas Sully in the United States Capitol.

View of city, Alaska. 19th century, Library of Congress collection

View of city, Alaska. 19th century, Library of Congress collection

Public domain photograph of Sitka, Alaska, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

Admiral Barker, Commandant of Brooklyn Navy Yard

Admiral Barker, Commandant of Brooklyn Navy Yard

Detroit Publishing Co. no. 021437. Gift; State Historical Society of Colorado; 1949.

President Roosevelt presenting some of his forcible arguments to an enthusiastic crowd at Noblesville, Ind., U.S.A.

President Roosevelt presenting some of his forcible arguments to an en...

Stereograph showing Roosevelt speaking to a large crowd. H24133 U.S. Copyright Office. No. 13202. On recto: Copyright 1902, by B.L. Singley.

United States Soldiers Home, for invalid soldiers of the Regular Army, Washington, D.C.

United States Soldiers Home, for invalid soldiers of the Regular Army,...

Man, woman, 4 children and 2 cannons in foregrd.; Lincoln's summer cottage in left backgrd. Stereo copyrighted by Underwood & Underwood. This record contains unverified data from caption card.

Parade passing Sunken Gardens, Parade of All Nations, Louisiana Purchase Exposition, St. Louis, Mo., U.S.A.

Parade passing Sunken Gardens, Parade of All Nations, Louisiana Purcha...

H 49480 U.S. Copyright Office. No. 15045. Public domain photograph of procession, parade in Germany, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

Eskimo boy and his faithful dog, in an igloo (representing a snow-house)--World's Fair, St. Louis, U.S.A.

Eskimo boy and his faithful dog, in an igloo (representing a snow-hous...

H50217 U.S. Copyright Office. Public domain photograph of stereoscopic card, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

Chief Red Shirt - Public domain portrait print

Chief Red Shirt - Public domain portrait print

Ogilasa, also known as Red Shirt (Lakota), half-length portrait, facing right, wearing native dress, a President Grant peace medal, and holding tomahawk. (Source: Wild west shows and the images of American Indi... More

[New York to Paris automobile race - five men trying to pull automobile out of mud]

[New York to Paris automobile race - five men trying to pull automobil...

Photograph by Spooner and Wells, inc., N.Y. Public domain photograph of a car, history of automobile design, car model, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

The beach at Avalon, Cal., Catalina Island / Lester Clement Barton.

The beach at Avalon, Cal., Catalina Island / Lester Clement Barton.

Postcard shows a pier with gulls. H 107817 U.S. Copyright Office. Copyright 1908 by L. C. Barton.

Maple Mills, Dillon, S.C. John Roberts, Been in mill 2 years. Runs 4 and 5 sides. Location: Dillon, South Carolina

Maple Mills, Dillon, S.C. John Roberts, Been in mill 2 years. Runs 4 a...

Title from NCLC caption card. Attribution to Hine based on provenance. In album: Mills. Hine no. 407. Credit line: National Child Labor Committee collection, Library of Congress, Prints and Photographs Division... More

6 cents a gross. Make regularly from 10 to 12 gross a day. 122 Sullivan St. Mr. Malatesta - Helps because Health too bad work out. Mrs. Malatesta; Frank Malatesta, age 14; John Malatesta, age 11; Lizzie Malatesta, age 4. Boys work Sat. afternoon & evenings till 10 or 11. Lizzie separates petals. Location: New York, New York (State)

6 cents a gross. Make regularly from 10 to 12 gross a day. 122 Sulliva...

Title from NCLC caption card. Attribution to Hine based on provenance. In album: Tenement homework. Hine no. 7-A. Credit line: National Child Labor Committee collection, Library of Congress, Prints and Photogra... More

122 Sullivan St. 2nd Floor rear. Leveroni family. Earn 4 cents a gross making violets. Can make 20 gross a day when children work all day. Father has work. Mrs. Leveroni; Tessie Leveroni, age 9; Stephen Leveroni, age 6; Margaret Leveroni, age 7; Josephine Cordono, age 10. These children work on Saturdays on afternoons after 3 o'clock, and evenings until 8 or 9. Location: New York, New York (State)

122 Sullivan St. 2nd Floor rear. Leveroni family. Earn 4 cents a gross...

Title from NCLC caption card. Attribution to Hine based on provenance. In album: Tenement homework. Hine no. 6-A. Credit line: National Child Labor Committee collection, Library of Congress, Prints and Photogra... More

A quiet game of marbles. All the boys work in the Salisbury (N.C.) cotton mill. The boy shooting is Henry Dedman, a warper. Been in mill 5 years. His grandmother said "I don't like to have ' em play marbles on Sunday, but when can they play?" "Yes he stands the mill work pretty well. Early getting' up is the makin' of 'em." Location: Salisbury, North Carolina

A quiet game of marbles. All the boys work in the Salisbury (N.C.) cot...

Title from NCLC caption card. Attribution to Hine based on provenance. In album: Mills. Hine no. 465. Credit line: National Child Labor Committee collection, Library of Congress, Prints and Photographs Division... More

Melville Mfg. Co., Cherryville, N.C. View of spinning room. Location: Cherryville, North Carolina Photo by Lewis W. Hine

Melville Mfg. Co., Cherryville, N.C. View of spinning room. Location: ...

Title from NCLC caption card. In album: Mills. Hine no. 305. Credit line: National Child Labor Committee collection, Library of Congress, Prints and Photographs Division. General information about the National ... More

Group of boys working in Lancaster, S.C. Cotton Mills. Smallest boy in middle said has been in the mill off and on for 5 yrs. Spins now. Nov. 30, 1909sic. Location: Lancaster, South Carolina

Group of boys working in Lancaster, S.C. Cotton Mills. Smallest boy in...

Title from NCLC caption card. Attribution to Hine based on provenance. In album: Mills. Hine no. 338. Credit line: National Child Labor Committee collection, Library of Congress, Prints and Photographs Division... More

Outing Club dock, Clear Lake, IA

Outing Club dock, Clear Lake, IA

Postcard shows man sitting on the shoreline of Clear Lake with the docks and boats lining the shore. H114466 U.S. Copyright Office.

Boy braking on motor train 10 hrs. a day. Where mining, loading, etc. is done by machinery. Live wire above is sometimes not higher than a man's head.  Location: Gary, West Virginia.

Boy braking on motor train 10 hrs. a day. Where mining, loading, etc. ...

Picryl description: Public domain image of a miner, coal mine, free to use, no copyright restrictions.

Sack Race, the Newsboys' Picnic. Location: Cincinnati, Ohio.

Sack Race, the Newsboys' Picnic. Location: Cincinnati, Ohio.

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

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

The employees in Payne Cotton Mill, Macon, Ga. One of the Bibb Mfg. Co. mills. Overseer told me this mill made 70% profit last year and expected to make 100% this year. All these children were working and helping regularly.  Location: Macon, Georgia.

The employees in Payne Cotton Mill, Macon, Ga. One of the Bibb Mfg. Co...

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

All 6 work in King Mill, Augusta, Ga. Little girl on end has been there 1 year helping.  Location: Augusta, Georgia.

All 6 work in King Mill, Augusta, Ga. Little girl on end has been ther...

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

Some of the girls who work in Amoskeag Mills, Manchester, N.H. Location: Manchester, New Hampshire

Some of the girls who work in Amoskeag Mills, Manchester, N.H. Locatio...

Title from NCLC caption card. Attribution to Hine based on provenance. In album: Mills. Hine no. 803. Credit line: National Child Labor Committee collection, Library of Congress, Prints and Photographs Division... More

These boys work off and on in Cumberland Glass Works, Bridgeton, N.J. Smallest boy is George Cartwright, 401 N. Laurel St. He says been working off and on since 11 years old. Location: Bridgeton, New Jersey

These boys work off and on in Cumberland Glass Works, Bridgeton, N.J. ...

Title from NCLC caption card. Attribution to Hine based on provenance. In album: Glass factories. Hine no. 958. Credit line: National Child Labor Committee collection, Library of Congress, Prints and Photograph... More

From Bibb Mill No. 1, Macon Ga. Smallest girl--Pampa Barrow, helper 1 yr. in mill. Next, Hellie Dix, helper 3 years in mill. Next, Ola Dix, helper 4 years in mill. Next, Minnie Lane, helper 1 year in mill. Next, Mammie Lane, Regular hand, 6 yrs. in mill. Next, Alma Cross helper, Regular hand, 3 yrs. in mill.  Location: Macon, Georgia.

From Bibb Mill No. 1, Macon Ga. Smallest girl--Pampa Barrow, helper 1 ...

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

American Red Cross teaches Washington policewomen first aid work

American Red Cross teaches Washington policewomen first aid work

Lieut. Nina Van Winkle, Head of the Women's Bureau of the D.C. Police Dept., and officers of her bureau, who were awarded Red Cross first aid brassards, after completing the Red Cross course of training, with W... More

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...

Picryl description: Public domain image of military personnel, army, group photograph, armed people in uniform, war inspection, free to use, no copyright restrictions.

Doffers in Willingham Cotton Mill, Macon, Ga. The three boys in front row have been in mill work for 4, 5 and 6 years respectively. Location: Macon, Georgia

Doffers in Willingham Cotton Mill, Macon, Ga. The three boys in front ...

Title from NCLC caption card. Attribution to Hine based on provenance. In album: Mills. Hine no. 532. Credit line: National Child Labor Committee collection, Library of Congress, Prints and Photographs Division... More

6 A.M. April 24, 1909. One of the many young girls working in Bates Mfg. Co., Lewiston, Me.  Location: Lewiston, Maine.

6 A.M. April 24, 1909. One of the many young girls working in Bates Mf...

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

Day scene. Wheaton Glass Works, Millville, N.J. Location: Millville, New Jersey

Day scene. Wheaton Glass Works, Millville, N.J. Location: Millville, N...

Title from NCLC caption card. Attribution to Hine based on provenance. In album: Glass factories. Hine no. 1015. Credit line: National Child Labor Committee collection, Library of Congress, Prints and Photograp... More

Bringing Home the Wood. Location: Boston, Massachusetts

Bringing Home the Wood. Location: Boston, Massachusetts

Title from NCLC caption card. Attribution to Hine based on provenance. In album: Street trades. Hine no. 934. Credit line: National Child Labor Committee collection, Library of Congress, Prints and Photographs ... More

A young truant newsie, during school hours.  Location: Nashville, Tennessee.

A young truant newsie, during school hours. Location: Nashville, Tenn...

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

Newsie, ten years old. Going into a moving picture theatre with his papers.  Location: Schenectady, New York (State)

Newsie, ten years old. Going into a moving picture theatre with his pa...

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

Johnnie Burns and his Basement Branch (See photo 1461). Also photo of his boy whom he says is "ungovernable." Burns says the 4 year old twins will be selling soon. 3518 Evans Avenue.  Location: St. Louis, Missouri.

Johnnie Burns and his Basement Branch (See photo 1461). Also photo of ...

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

[Selling during school hours, 2 P.M.]  Location: Rochester, New York (State)

[Selling during school hours, 2 P.M.] Location: Rochester, New York (...

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

[Newsie selling before school, 7 A.M. Quito Scentola, 13 years old, 20 Pennsylvania Avenue, been selling papers four years.]  Location: Rochester, New York (State)

[Newsie selling before school, 7 A.M. Quito Scentola, 13 years old, 20...

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

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...

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

A Heavy Load.  Location: New York--Brooklyn, New York (State)

A Heavy Load. Location: New York--Brooklyn, New York (State)

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

Group of workers in Avondale Mills. Smallest boy is John Tidwell, been doffing 3 months. Boy next to him is Ragin Bryant been doffing here for five years. Location: Birmingham, Alabama

Group of workers in Avondale Mills. Smallest boy is John Tidwell, been...

Title from NCLC caption card. Attribution to Hine based on provenance. In album: Mills. Hine no. 1799. Credit line: National Child Labor Committee collection, Library of Congress, Prints and Photographs Divisio... More

6 yr. old Eddie. Regular newsie. Brothers all sell (see 1464). No relation but an interesting resemblance.  Location: St. Louis, Missouri.

6 yr. old Eddie. Regular newsie. Brothers all sell (see 1464). No rela...

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

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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Union Square Bootblack. Location: New York, New York (State)

Union Square Bootblack. Location: New York, New York (State)

Title from NCLC caption card. Attribution to Hine based on provenance. In album: Street trades. Hine no. 1623. Credit line: National Child Labor Committee collection, Library of Congress, Prints and Photographs... More

Hotel de Bum. Location: St. Louis, Missouri

Hotel de Bum. Location: St. Louis, Missouri

Title from NCLC caption card. Attribution to Hine based on provenance. In album: Street trades. Hine no. 1450. Credit line: National Child Labor Committee collection, Library of Congress, Prints and Photographs... More

Donald Mallick, ("Happy"), 203 King Street. 9 years of age, selling newspapers 5 years. Average earnings 35 cents a week. Sells from choice. Father, rivet driver, $20 weekly. "Happy" is well known character in town. When first interviewed gave story of sleeping in broken buildings and lots at night. Found out in streets at 11 P.M. at night pitching pennies and working "last paper" scheme. Flips cars and has sister who is 8 years of age who begs and sells papers. Boy very imaginative, and when last seen had a rusty 5 inch knife which he said he found and was playing with same in gutter. Edward F. Brown, Investigator. Wilmington, Del. May, 1910. Location: Wilmington, Delaware Photo by Lewis W. Hine

Donald Mallick, ("Happy"), 203 King Street. 9 years of age, selling ne...

Title from NCLC caption card. In album: Street trades. Hine no. 1513. Credit line: National Child Labor Committee collection, Library of Congress, Prints and Photographs Division. General information about the ... More

Noon-hour card game--Mill Boys. Pacific Mills. Location: Lawrence, Massachusetts

Noon-hour card game--Mill Boys. Pacific Mills. Location: Lawrence, Mas...

Title from NCLC caption card. Attribution to Hine based on provenance. In album: Mills. Hine no. 1175. Credit line: National Child Labor Committee collection, Library of Congress, Prints and Photographs Divisio... More

The negro berry pickers shacks on the farm of Col. J. J. Ross, Del. The interior of these shacks consists of a flooring of straw, a few bags, and absence of light and air.  Location: Ross, Delaware.

The negro berry pickers shacks on the farm of Col. J. J. Ross, Del. Th...

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These were all the young children I could get at the Athens Hosiery Mill at noon. And at 9 A.M., although when I went through the mill at 7 A.M., alone, Dec. 9th, I saw six little girls industriously at work. Standing on boxes so they could reach and helping their mothers and sisters; they appeared to be about 5 and 7 years old (See report.) Where they disappeared, I never found out. They were the size of the smallest boy on right of photo 190., i.e., 1907?. Location: Athens, Tennessee

These were all the young children I could get at the Athens Hosiery Mi...

Title from NCLC caption card. Attribution to Hine based on provenance. In album: Mills. Hine no. 1906. Credit line: National Child Labor Committee collection, Library of Congress, Prints and Photographs Divisio... More

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