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Whistle Bottling Works - Glass negative photogrpah. Public domain.

Whistle Bottling Works - Glass negative photogrpah. Public domain.

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Whistle car - Glass negative photogrpah. Public domain.

Whistle car - Glass negative photogrpah. Public domain.

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Baltimore, Maryland. Nun awaiting contributions of workers in the Bethlemhem Fairfield shipyard at the company gates just before three o'clock whistle

Baltimore, Maryland. Nun awaiting contributions of workers in the Beth...

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[Whistle blows noon Opelika Cotton Mill. Smallest girl in photograph is Velma Smith a tiny little spinner with a steady job all day. I found her at home crying bitterly because her father refused to let her have any money out of the pay envelope she brought home. Mother said: "That haint no way to encourage children to work." Mother, father and several children work. Her mother admitted she worked here before 12 years old, and at Ella White Mill and one other city for about a year. Says they have no family record, but claims Velma is 12 now (which is doubtful). I saw her several times going and coming at 5:45 A.M. and noon.]  Location: [Opelika, Alabama]

[Whistle blows noon Opelika Cotton Mill. Smallest girl in photograph i...

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Whistle blows noon Opelika Cotton Mill. Smallest girl in photograph is Velma Smith a tiny little spinner with a steady job all day. I found her at home crying bitterly because her father refused to let her have any money out of the pay envelope she brought home. Mother said: "That haint no way to encourage children to work." Mother, father and several children work. Her mother admitted she worked here before 12 years old, and at Ella White Mill and one other city for about a year. Says they have no family record, but claims Velma is 12 now (which is doubtful). I saw her several times going and coming at 5:45 A.M. and noon.  Location: Opelika, Alabama.

Whistle blows noon Opelika Cotton Mill. Smallest girl in photograph is...

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The whistle blows. Clayton Mills, N.C. See following photos.  Location: [Clayton], North Carolina.

The whistle blows. Clayton Mills, N.C. See following photos. Location...

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View of the Gorenflo Canning Co., Biloxi, Miss. Taken at 7 A.M. Many tiny workers here, some of whom began to arrive as early as 5 o'clock, and [sic] hour before they were allowed to begin work, and long before daylight on a damp, foggy day. The whistle had blown and they came and stood around merely to hold their places. When the "catch" has been good they begin work early, but today it was not good so they were waiting for daylight. In this group I ascertained the ages of a few, as follows, 1 child of 6 years, 1 of 7, 2 of 8, 1 of 10, and there were many others. See report also.  Location: Biloxi, Mississippi.

View of the Gorenflo Canning Co., Biloxi, Miss. Taken at 7 A.M. Many t...

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Groups of workers in Clayton (N.C.) Cotton Mills. Every one went in to work when the whistle blew, and I saw most of them at work during the morning when I went through. Mr. W.H. Swift talked with a boy recently who said he was ten years old and works in the Clayton Cotton Mill, also that others the same age worked. Here they are. I couldn't get the youngest girls in the photos. Clayton is but a short ride from the State Capitol. (The Superintendent watched the photographing without comment.)  Location: Clayton, North Carolina.

Groups of workers in Clayton (N.C.) Cotton Mills. Every one went in to...

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Long Bell Lumber Company, Cowlitz County, Washington. Whistle punk on a donkey engine. He gives signals for yarding logs by means of the electrical button in his right hand

Long Bell Lumber Company, Cowlitz County, Washington. Whistle punk on ...

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Every one of these youngsters went into work when the whistle blew, noon June 15, 1911, in the Chesapeake Knitting Mills, Berkley, Virginia See also photos and labels 2245 to 2249. Following are some of their names; (youngest refused to give names) - - Otto, Lowe, 78 Seaboard Ave. Finishing Room. D.M. Deschields, 25 Phillip St., So. Norfolk, Winding Room. Oscar Weston, 1320 Berkley Ave., Totes work. Lonnie Wommack, Hawthorn Ave. So. Norfolk, Winding Room. Jack Harrell, 66 Perry St., So. Norfolk, Finishing Room. Waverley Roseberry, 250 St. James St., So. Norfolk, Winding Room, Charlie McHorney, 4 Poindexter St., So. Norfolk, Winding Room.  Location: Berkley, Virginia.

Every one of these youngsters went into work when the whistle blew, no...

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The whistle blows. Clayton Mills, N.C. See following photos.  Location: [Clayton], North Carolina.

The whistle blows. Clayton Mills, N.C. See following photos. Location...

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Groups of workers in Clayton (N.C.) Cotton Mills. Every one went into work when the whistle blew, and I saw most of them at work during the morning when I went through. Mr. W.H. Swift talked with a boy recently who said he was ten years old and works in the Clayton Cotton Mill--also that others the same age worked. Here they are. I couldn't get the youngest girls in the photos. Clayton is but a short ride from the State Capitol. (The Superintendent watched the photographing without comment.)  Location: Clayton, North Carolina.

Groups of workers in Clayton (N.C.) Cotton Mills. Every one went into ...

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Whistle blows noon Opelika Cotton Mill. Smallest girl in photograph is Velma Smith a tiny little spinner with a steady job all day. I found her at home crying bitterly because her father refused to let her have any money out of the pay envelope she brought home. Mother said: "That haint no way to encourage children to work." Mother, father and several children work. Her mother admitted she worked here before 12 years old, and at Ella White Mill and one other city for about a year. Says they have no family record, but claims Velma is 12 now (which is doubtful). I saw her several times going and coming at 5:45 A.M. and noon.  Location: Opelika, Alabama.

Whistle blows noon Opelika Cotton Mill. Smallest girl in photograph is...

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Photos taken during noon hour, October 23rd, 1912, at the Loray Mills, Gastonia, N.C. They said they were working and went in to work. At night I counted over thirty children coming out when the whistle blew, and they seemed to be from ten to twelve years old. The Superintendent was much disturbed over the photos.  Location: Gastonia, North Carolina.

Photos taken during noon hour, October 23rd, 1912, at the Loray Mills,...

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Every one of these youngsters went into work when the whistle blew, noon June 15, 1911, in the Chesapeake Knitting Mills, Berkley, Virginia See also photos and labels 2245 to 2249. Following are some of their names; (youngest refused to give names): Otto, Lowe, 78 Seaboard Ave. Finishing Room. D.M. Deschields, 25 Phillip St. So, Norfolk, Winding Room. Oscar Weston, 1320 Berkley Ave. Totes work. Lonnie Wommack, Hawthorn Ave., So. Norfolk, Winding Room. Jack Harrell, 66 Perry St., So. Norfolk, Finishing Room. Waverley Roseberry, 250 St. James St., So. Norfolk, Winding Room. Charlie McHorney, 4 Poindexter St., So. Norfolk, Winding Room.  Location: Berkley, Virginia.

Every one of these youngsters went into work when the whistle blew, no...

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As the whistle blew at the Tidewater Knitting Mill, Portsmouth Virginia I went through the mill several times while they were working and saw a number of boys and girls that were surely under 14.  Location: Portsmouth, Virginia.

As the whistle blew at the Tidewater Knitting Mill, Portsmouth Virgini...

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As the whistle blew at the Tidewater Knitting Mill, Portsmouth, Virginia I went through the mill several times while they were working and saw a number of boys and girls working and saw a number of boys and girls surely under fourteen. See photos and labels following.  Location: Portsmouth, Virginia.

As the whistle blew at the Tidewater Knitting Mill, Portsmouth, Virgin...

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[Tolar, Hart and Holt Mills. All the children went in when the whistle blew, and I saw most of them at work the next day when I went through the spinning room at 10 A.M. Some of them are surely under 12 years old.]  Location: [Fayetteville, North Carolina]

[Tolar, Hart and Holt Mills. All the children went in when the whistle...

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How are you goin' How are you goin to wet your whistle?

How are you goin' How are you goin to wet your whistle?

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View of the Gorenflo Canning Co., Biloxi, Miss. Taken at 7 A.M. Many tiny workers here, some of whom began to arrive as early as 5 o'clock, and [sic] hour before they were allowed to begin work, and long before daylight on a damp, foggy day. The whistle had blown and they came and stood around merely to hold their places. When the "catch" has been good they begin work early, but today it was not good so they were waiting for daylight. In this group I ascertained the ages of a few, as follows, 1 child of 6 years, 1 of 7, 2 of 8, 1 of 10, and there were many others. See report also.  Location: Biloxi, Mississippi.

View of the Gorenflo Canning Co., Biloxi, Miss. Taken at 7 A.M. Many t...

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Waiting for the whistle to blow, Avondale Mills.  Location: Birmingham, Alabama.

Waiting for the whistle to blow, Avondale Mills. Location: Birmingham...

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Groups of workers in Clayton (N.C.) Cotton Mills. Every one went in to work when whistle blew, and I saw most of them at work during the morning when I went through. Mr. W.H. Swift talked with a boy recently who said he was ten years old and works in the Clayton Cotton Mill, also that others the same age worked. Here they are. I couldn't get the youngest girls in the photos. Clayton is but a short ride from the State Capitol. (The Superintendent watched the photographing without comment.)  Location: Clayton, North Carolina.

Groups of workers in Clayton (N.C.) Cotton Mills. Every one went in to...

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Some of smaller "hands" on the night shift waiting for the whistle to blow. Whitnel N.C. Cotton Mill. The smallest boy and girl were about 50 inches high. One of the medium sized boys has doffed 4 years,--some at night. Get 60 cents a night. Smallest girl looked 10 years old. Been in mill 2 years. 1/2 year at night. Runs 8 sides part of the time. Photo by flashlight.  Location: Whitnel, North Carolina.

Some of smaller "hands" on the night shift waiting for the whistle to ...

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When the whistle blows. Closing hour at Danville (Virginia) Cigarette Factory.  Location: Danville, Virginia.

When the whistle blows. Closing hour at Danville (Virginia) Cigarette ...

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Photos taken during noon hour, October 23rd, 1912, at the Loray Mills, Gastonia, N.C. They said they were working and went in to work. At night I counted over thirty children coming out when the whistle blew, and they seemed to be from ten to twelve years old. The Superintendent was much disturbed over the photos.  Location: Gastonia, North Carolina.

Photos taken during noon hour, October 23rd, 1912, at the Loray Mills,...

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Groups of workers in Clayton (N.C.) Cotton Mills. Every one went in to work when whistle blew, and I saw most of them at work during the morning when I went through. Mr. W.H. Swift talked with a boy recently who said he was ten years old and works in the Clayton Cotton Mill, also that others the same age worked. Here they are. I couldn't get the youngest girls in the photos. Clayton is but a short ride from the State Capitol. (The Superintendent watched the photographing without comment.)  Location: Clayton, North Carolina.

Groups of workers in Clayton (N.C.) Cotton Mills. Every one went in to...

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[Tolar, Hart and Holt Mills. All the children went in when the whistle blew, and I saw most of them at work the next day when I went through the spinning room at 10 A.M. Some of them are surely under 12 years old.]  Location: Fayetteville, North Carolina.

[Tolar, Hart and Holt Mills. All the children went in when the whistle...

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Eight o'clock whistle, construction gang starting to work on emergency office space, Washington, D.C.

Eight o'clock whistle, construction gang starting to work on emergency...

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View of the Gorenflo Canning Co., Biloxi, Miss. Taken at 7 A.M. Many tiny workers here, some of whom began to arrive as early as 5 o'clock, and [sic] hour before they were allowed to begin work, and long before daylight on a damp, foggy day. The whistle had blown and they came and stood around merely to hold their places. When the "catch" has been good they begin work early, but today it was not good so they were waiting for daylight. In this group I ascertained the ages of a few, as follows, 1 child of 6 years, 1 of 7, 2 of 8, 1 of 10, and there were many others. See report also.  Location: Biloxi, Mississippi.

View of the Gorenflo Canning Co., Biloxi, Miss. Taken at 7 A.M. Many t...

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Whistle blows noon Opelika Cotton Mill. Smallest girl in photograph is Velma Smith a tiny little spinner with a steady job all day. I found her at home crying bitterly because her father refused to let her have any money out of the pay envelope she brought home. Mother said: "That haint no way to encourage children to work." Mother, father and several children work. Her mother admitted she worked here before 12 years old, and at Ella White Mill and one other city for about a year. Says they have no family record, but claims Velma is 12 now (which is doubtful). I saw her several times going and coming at 5:45 A.M. and noon.  Location: Opelika, Alabama.

Whistle blows noon Opelika Cotton Mill. Smallest girl in photograph is...

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When the whistle blows. Closing hour at the Danville (Virginia) Cigarette Factory.  Location: Danville, Virginia.

When the whistle blows. Closing hour at the Danville (Virginia) Cigare...

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Photos taken during noon hour, October 23rd, 1912, at the Loray Mills, Gastonia, N.C. They said they were working and went in to work. At night I counted over thirty children coming out when the whistle blew, and they seemed to be from ten to twelve years old. The Superintendent was much disturbed over the photos.  Location: Gastonia, North Carolina.

Photos taken during noon hour, October 23rd, 1912, at the Loray Mills,...

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Photos taken during noon hour, October 23rd, 1912, at the Loray Mills, Gastonia, N.C. They said they were working and went in to work. At night I counted over thirty children coming out when the whistle blew, and they seemed to be from ten to twelve years old. The Superintendent was much disturbed over the photos.  Location: Gastonia, North Carolina.

Photos taken during noon hour, October 23rd, 1912, at the Loray Mills,...

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Whistle while you walk record label

Whistle while you walk record label

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Baltimore, Maryland. Every available bus in Baltimore has been pressed into service to fill wartime transportation needs. A church bus is waiting outside the Bethlehem Fairfield shipyard gates before three o'clock whistle

Baltimore, Maryland. Every available bus in Baltimore has been pressed...

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Groups of workers in Clayton (N.C.) Cotton Mills. Every one went into work when the whistle blew, and I saw most of them at work during the morning when I went through. Mr. W.H. Swift talked with a boy recently who said he was ten years old and works in the Clayton Cotton Mill--also that others the same age worked. Here they are. I couldn't get the youngest girls in the photos. Clayton is but a short ride from the state Capitol. (The Superintendent watched the photographing without comment.)  Location: Clayton, North Carolina.

Groups of workers in Clayton (N.C.) Cotton Mills. Every one went into ...

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Another "Line of Defense." The lunch-time whistle blows and workers file from an eastern Navy yard for re-fuelling during the dailey break in building ships and supplies for the two-ocean Navy

Another "Line of Defense." The lunch-time whistle blows and workers fi...

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Whistle Bottling Works, Woolworth window

Whistle Bottling Works, Woolworth window

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Every one of these youngsters went into work when the whistle blew, noon June 15, 1911, in the Chesapeake Knitting Mills, Berkley, Virginia See also photos and labels 2245 to 2249. Following are some of their names; (youngest refused to give names): Otto Lowe, 78 Seaboard Ave. Finishing Room. D.M. Deschields, 25 Phillip St., So. Norfolk, Winding Room. Oscar Weston 1320 Berkley Ave. Totes work. Lonnie Wommack, Hawthorn Ave. So. Norfolk, Winding Room. Jack Harrell, 66 Perry St., So. Norfolk, Finishing Room. Waverley Roseberry, 250 St. James St., So. Norfolk, Winding Room. Charlie McHorney, 4 Poindexter St., So. Norfolk, Winding Room.  Location: Berkley, Virginia.

Every one of these youngsters went into work when the whistle blew, no...

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Investigator saw all the children in this photograph coming out and going in to work when the whistle blew, and they said they worked. Lumberton Cotton Mills.  Location: Lumberton, North Carolina.

Investigator saw all the children in this photograph coming out and go...

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Tolar, Hart and Holt Mills. All the children went in when the whistle blew, and I saw most of them at work the next day when I went through the spinning room at 10 A.M. Some of them are surely under 12 years old.  Location: Fayetteville, North Carolina.

Tolar, Hart and Holt Mills. All the children went in when the whistle ...

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View of the Gorenflo Canning Co., Biloxi, Miss. Taken at 7 A.M. Many tiny workers here, some of whom began to arrive as early as 5 o'clock, and [sic] hour before they were allowed to begin work, and long before daylight on a damp, foggy day. The whistle had blown and they came and stood around merely to hold their places. When the "catch" has been good they begin work early, but today it was not good so they were waiting for daylight. In this group I ascertained the ages of a few, as follows, 1 child of 6 years, 1 of 7, 2 of 8, 1 of 10, and there were many others. See report also.  Location: Biloxi, Mississippi.

View of the Gorenflo Canning Co., Biloxi, Miss. Taken at 7 A.M. Many t...

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Doctor Syntax, in the middle of a smoaking hot political squabble, wishes to whet his whistle / Rowlandson del., British Cartoon Print

Doctor Syntax, in the middle of a smoaking hot political squabble, wis...

Doctor Syntax and other people drinking and smoking in an English inn. Forms part of: British cartoon Prints collection (Library of Congress). DCRM(G) example 1B2 - source of title note Thomas Rowlandson - En... More

Whistle Bottling Works - Glass negative photogrpah. Public domain.

Whistle Bottling Works - Glass negative photogrpah. Public domain.

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A group of berry pickers on the farm of Mr. Giles, Seaford, Del. 3 children are 3 years of age, 3 are 4 years old, 1 is 5 years old, and 1 is 6 years old. During the berry season the families get out into the field at 4 o'clock in the morning, and each child is assigned to 2 rows of berry growth, each 300 yards, long, and when the whistle of the padrone sounds they start picking and generally quit work about 1 P.M. There are days when the work continues until 4 and 5 o'clock in the evening.  Location: Seaford, Delaware.

A group of berry pickers on the farm of Mr. Giles, Seaford, Del. 3 chi...

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Magnolia Cotton Mills, Magnolia, Miss. Spinning room Overseer and his flock. He said, "Every one of 'em works or helps." I saw them all working in the morning and when the whistle blew at noon they all went in to work. See photos 1490 to 1495. Also 2091 to 2100 (and labels).  Location: Magnolia, Mississippi.

Magnolia Cotton Mills, Magnolia, Miss. Spinning room Overseer and his ...

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Photos taken during noon hour, October 23rd, 1912, at the Loray Mills, Gastonia, N.C. They said they were working and went in to work. At night I counted over thirty children coming out when the whistle blew, and they seemed to be from ten to twelve years old. The Superintendent was much disturbed over the photos.  Location: Gastonia, North Carolina.

Photos taken during noon hour, October 23rd, 1912, at the Loray Mills,...

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View of the Gorenflo Canning Co., Biloxi, Miss., taken at 7 A.M. Many tiny workers here, some of whom began to arrive at the factory as early as 5 o'clock, an hour before they were allowed to begin work, and long before daylight on a damp-foggy day. The whistle had blown and they came and stood around merely to hold their places. When the "catch" has been good, they begin work early, but today it was not good so they were waiting for daylight. In this group I ascertained the ages of a few, as follows, 1 child of 6 years, 1 of 7, 2 of 8, 1 of 10 and there were many more. See report also.  Location: Biloxi, Mississippi.

View of the Gorenflo Canning Co., Biloxi, Miss., taken at 7 A.M. Many ...

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Steam whistle, Westinghouse works /

Steam whistle, Westinghouse works /

A closeup of the steam whistle blowing at the "Westinghouse works" complex of factories in Pennsylvania, probably at the Westinghouse Electric & Manufacturing Co.

When the whistle blows. Closing hour at the Danville (Virginia) Cigarette Factory.  Location: Danville, Virginia.

When the whistle blows. Closing hour at the Danville (Virginia) Cigare...

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When the whistle blows. Closing hour at the Danville (Virginia) Cigarette Factory.  Location: Danville, Virginia.

When the whistle blows. Closing hour at the Danville (Virginia) Cigare...

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Whistle Bottling Works - Glass negative photogrpah. Public domain.

Whistle Bottling Works - Glass negative photogrpah. Public domain.

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Detroit, Michigan. Assembly of Rolls Royce engines at the Packard Motor Car Company. Waiting for the whistle to blow

Detroit, Michigan. Assembly of Rolls Royce engines at the Packard Moto...

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View of the Gorenflo Canning Co., Biloxi, Miss., taken at 7 A.M. Many tiny workers here, some of whom began to arrive at the factory as early as 5 o'clock, an hour before they were allowed to begin work, and long before daylight on a damp-foggy day. The whistle had blown and they came and stood around merely to hold their places. When the "catch" has been good, they begin work early, but today it was not good so they were waiting for daylight. In this group I ascertained the ages of a few, as follows, 1 child of 6 years, 1 of 7, 2 of 8, 1 of 10 and there were many more. See report also.  Location: Biloxi, Mississippi.

View of the Gorenflo Canning Co., Biloxi, Miss., taken at 7 A.M. Many ...

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Photos taken during noon hour, October 23rd, 1912, at the Loray Mills, Gastonia, N.C. They said they were working and went in to work. At night I counted over thirty children coming out when the whistle blew, and they seemed to be from ten to twelve years old. The Superintendent was much disturbed over the photos.  Location: Gastonia, North Carolina.

Photos taken during noon hour, October 23rd, 1912, at the Loray Mills,...

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Photos taken during noon hour, October 23rd, 1912, at the Loray Mills, Gastonia, N.C. They said they were working and went in to work. At night I counted over thirty children coming out when the whistle blew, and they seemed to be from ten to twelve years old. The Superintendent was much disturbed over the photos.  Location: Gastonia, North Carolina.

Photos taken during noon hour, October 23rd, 1912, at the Loray Mills,...

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Oh whistle and I'll come to you my lad

Oh whistle and I'll come to you my lad

From: Music Copyright Deposits, 1820-1860 (Microfilm M 3106) Also available through the Library of Congress Web Site as facsimile page images. (additional physical form) In bound volumes: Copyright Deposits 1820-1860

Chicago, Illinois. Engineer gives whistle blasts to indicate Atchison, Topeka and Santa Fe Railway train is ready to leave the yard

Chicago, Illinois. Engineer gives whistle blasts to indicate Atchison,...

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Waiting for the whistle to blow. Tombigbee Mills, Columbus, Miss.  Location: Columbus, Mississippi.

Waiting for the whistle to blow. Tombigbee Mills, Columbus, Miss. Loc...

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Whistle Bottling Works - Glass negative photogrpah. Public domain.

Whistle Bottling Works - Glass negative photogrpah. Public domain.

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Lumberton Cotton Mills. I saw all the children in this photograph coming out and going in to work when the whistle blew, and they said they worked.  Location: Lumberton, North Carolina.

Lumberton Cotton Mills. I saw all the children in this photograph comi...

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Boot blacks whistle waltz - Public domain American sheet music, 1876

Boot blacks whistle waltz - Public domain American sheet music, 1876

From: Music Copyright Deposits, 1870-1885 (Microfilm M 3500) Also available through the Library of Congress Web Site as facsimile page images. (additional physical form)

Every one of these youngsters went into work when the whistle blew, noon June 15, 1911. These boys and others work in the Chesapeake Knitting Mills, Berkley, Virginia See also photos and labels 2245 to 2249. Following are some of their names; (youngest refused to give names): Otto, Lowe, 78 Seaboard Ave. Finishing Room. D.M. Deschields, 25 Phillip St., So, Norfolk, Winding Room. Oscar WestoN, 1320 Berkley Ave., Totes work. Lonnie Wommack, Hawthorn Ave., So. Norfolk, Winding Room. Jack Harrell, 66 Perry St., So. Norfolk, Finishing Room. Waverley Roseberry, 250 St. James St., So. Norfolk, Winding Room. Charlie McHorney, 4 Poindexter St., So. Norfolk, Winding Room.  Location: Berkley, Virginia.

Every one of these youngsters went into work when the whistle blew, no...

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[Tolar, Hart and Holt Mills. All the children went in when the whistle blew, and I saw most of them at work the next day when I went through the spinning room at 10 A.M. Some of them are surely under 12 years old.]  Location: [Fayetteville, North Carolina]

[Tolar, Hart and Holt Mills. All the children went in when the whistle...

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Boot blacks whistle waltz - Public domain American sheet music, 1876

Boot blacks whistle waltz - Public domain American sheet music, 1876

From: Music Copyright Deposits, 1870-1885 (Microfilm M 3500) Also available through the Library of Congress Web Site as facsimile page images. (additional physical form)

Groups of workers in Clayton (N.C.) Cotton Mills. Every one went in to work when whistle blew, and I saw most of them at work during the morning when I went through. Mr. W.H. Swift talked with a boy recently who said he was ten years old and works in the Clayton Cotton Mill, also that others the same age worked. Here they are. I couldn't get the youngest girls in the photos. Clayton Is but a short ride from the State Capitol. (The Superintendent watched the photographing without comment.)  Location: Clayton, North Carolina.

Groups of workers in Clayton (N.C.) Cotton Mills. Every one went in to...

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Groups of workers in Clayton (N.C.) Cotton Mills. Every one went in to work when whistle blew, and I saw most of them at work during the morning when I went through. Mr. W.H. Swift talked with a boy recently who said he was ten years old and works in the Clayton Cotton Mill, also that others the same age worked. Here they are. I couldn't get the youngest girls in the photos. Clayton is but a short ride from the State Capitol. (The Superintendent watched the photographing without comment.)  Clayton, North Carolina.

Groups of workers in Clayton (N.C.) Cotton Mills. Every one went in to...

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[Tolar, Hart and Holt Mills. All the children went in when the whistle blew, and I saw most of them at work the next day when I went through the spinning room at 10 A.M. Some of them are surely under 12 years old.]  Location: [Fayetteville, North Carolina].

[Tolar, Hart and Holt Mills. All the children went in when the whistle...

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Doctor Syntax, in the middle of a smoaking hot political squabble, wishes to whet his whistle / Rowlandson del., British Cartoon Print

Doctor Syntax, in the middle of a smoaking hot political squabble, wis...

Doctor Syntax and other people drinking and smoking in an English inn. Forms part of: British cartoon Prints collection (Library of Congress). DCRM(G) example 1B2 - source of title note Thomas Rowlandson - En... More

DCM 1324: Anonymous Whistle (Cup with Whistle attached)

DCM 1324: Anonymous Whistle (Cup with Whistle attached)

Instrument type: Whistle (Cup with Whistle attached) Medium: White china.; 8.1 cm. Mark Maximum: No mark. Mark Additional: Poem on back: "The owls were trying hard to sing...." Provenance: N. E. Carter, Elkhor... More

Spinning room Overseer and his flock. He said, "Every one of 'em works or helps." I saw them all working in the morning and when the whistle blew at noon they all went in to work. See photos 1490 to 1495. Also 2091 to 2100 (and labels).  Location: Magnolia, Mississippi.

Spinning room Overseer and his flock. He said, "Every one of 'em works...

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Photos taken during noon hour, October 23rd, 1912, at the Loray Mills, Gastonia, N.C. They said they were working and went in to work, At night I counted over thirty children coming out when the whistle blew, and they seemed to be from ten to twelve years old. The superintendent was much disturbed over the photos.  Location: Gastonia, North Carolina.

Photos taken during noon hour, October 23rd, 1912, at the Loray Mills,...

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Photos taken during noon hour, October 23rd, 1912, at the Loray Mills, Gastonia, N.C. They said they were working and went in to work. At night I counted over thirty children coming out when the whistle blew, and they seemed to be from ten to twelve years old. The Superintendent was much disturbed over the photos.  Location: Gastonia, North Carolina.

Photos taken during noon hour, October 23rd, 1912, at the Loray Mills,...

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Boot blacks whistle waltz - Public domain American sheet music, 1876

Boot blacks whistle waltz - Public domain American sheet music, 1876

From: Music Copyright Deposits, 1870-1885 (Microfilm M 3500) Also available through the Library of Congress Web Site as facsimile page images. (additional physical form)

When the whistle blows. Closing hour at the Danville (Virginia) Cigarette Factory.  Location: Danville, Virginia.

When the whistle blows. Closing hour at the Danville (Virginia) Cigare...

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Oh whistle and I'll come to you my lad

Oh whistle and I'll come to you my lad

From: Music Copyright Deposits, 1820-1860 (Microfilm M 3106) Also available through the Library of Congress Web Site as facsimile page images. (additional physical form) In bound volumes: Copyright Deposits 1820-1860

[Whistle blows noon Opelika Cotton Mill. Smallest girl in photograph is Velma Smith a tiny little spinner with a steady job all day. I found her at home crying bitterly because her father refused to let her have any money out of the pay envelope she brought home. Mother said: "That haint no way to encourage children to work." Mother, father and several children work. Her mother admitted she worked here before 12 years old, and at Ella White Mill and one other city for about a year. Says they have no family record, but claims Velma is 12 now (which is doubtful). I saw her several times going and coming at 5:45 A.M. and noon.]  Location: [Opelika, Alabama]

[Whistle blows noon Opelika Cotton Mill. Smallest girl in photograph i...

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"O Whistle and I'll Come to you my lad"

"O Whistle and I'll Come to you my lad"

3 poor vignettes of everyday life in Scotland; music cover; late 19th century. LOT subdivision subject: Love, Courtship and Marriage. Title and other information transcribed from caption card and item. Publishe... More

Boot blacks whistle waltz - Public domain American sheet music, 1876

Boot blacks whistle waltz - Public domain American sheet music, 1876

From: Music Copyright Deposits, 1870-1885 (Microfilm M 3500) Also available through the Library of Congress Web Site as facsimile page images. (additional physical form)

Baltimore, Maryland. Peanut and newspaper venders awaiting the three o'clock whistle outside the gates of the Bethlehem Fairfield shipyard. The parked motorcycles belong to the workers

Baltimore, Maryland. Peanut and newspaper venders awaiting the three o...

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Boot blacks whistle waltz - Public domain American sheet music, 1876

Boot blacks whistle waltz - Public domain American sheet music, 1876

From: Music Copyright Deposits, 1870-1885 (Microfilm M 3500) Also available through the Library of Congress Web Site as facsimile page images. (additional physical form)

Whistle Bottling Works - Glass negative photogrpah. Public domain.

Whistle Bottling Works - Glass negative photogrpah. Public domain.

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The Dreyfus for governor ...campaign whistle stop special is coming to town : meet Lee Dreyfus

The Dreyfus for governor ...campaign whistle stop special is coming to...

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Waiting for the whistle to blow. Tombigbee Mills, Columbus, Miss.  Location: Columbus, Mississippi.

Waiting for the whistle to blow. Tombigbee Mills, Columbus, Miss. Loc...

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