5,609 Free Photos of Child Labor

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7 A.M. Boy ('Bill,') carrying milk. In summer he works in the glass factory and keeps two cows too. LOC cph.3a38579
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8 year old boy selling at 7th and Olive. Saturday P.M. May 7th, 1910. Witness E.N. Clopper,. LOC nclc.03476
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A common occurrence, licking the paper when making cigarette cases. (For complete details see Miss E.C. Watson's report.) LOC nclc.04301
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A few of the employees in the Clinton Mills, going home from work. Many others as small were in evidence. Supt.... - NARA - 523126
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6-00 A.M., May 15, 1909. Group going into Mill No. 1 Cocheco Mfg. Co., Dover, N.H. LOC nclc.01777
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Shots at the young workers going in to Ayer Mill, 6-30 to 7 A.M., Sept. 11, 1911. All work. LOC nclc.02208
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These all work in Cleveland Hosiery Mills. The very youngest one (with curls) said, I ravels and picks up. Small... - NARA - 523368
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The whole force, Tifton Cotton Mill, Tifton, Ga. All these were working and helping regularly in the mill. LOC nclc.05397
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The whole force, Tifton Cotton Mill, Tifton, Ga. All these were working and helping regularly in the mill. LOC nclc.05397
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The Framo Family Forsythe's Bog, Turkeytown, near Pemberton, N.J. Sept. 29, 1910. Witness E. F. Brown,. LOC nclc.05315
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The girl berry carriers on Newton's Farm. Ann Parion, 13 years of age, working her 5 season, carries 60 Lbs. of... - NARA - 523321
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The girl and boys are spinners, sweepers etc., in the Valley Queen Mill, River Point, R.I. Very little English spoken. LOC nclc.01687
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Some of the workers (not the youngest) leaving the Coventry Co., Mill, Anthony, R. I. 6 P.M. April 16, 1909. LOC nclc.01662
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Stanley Fozurowski, 9 years old. Selling papers at 9-30 P.M. Dec. 21st, 1909. Jersey City. LOC nclc.03367
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Force working in West Point Cotton Mills. West Point, Miss. - NARA - 523429
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Flash light photo of John Sousa, his mother and some brothers and sisters. John is sitting. Crowded, dirty home. LOC cph.3b32766
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Going to work in Brown Shoe Factory. 6-30 to 7 A.M. Factory employs between 300 and 400 hands. LOC nclc.04712
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Fourteen year old Western Union Messenger -43. Works until 10-30 P.M. Goes to Reservation some. LOC nclc.05530
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Illiterate boy who understands no English. Stanley Cherpial, 13 Gardner Rd. Works in Room -7. LOC nclc.02420
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Interior of cutting shed. Young cutters at work, Clarence Goodell 8 years old, and Minnie Thomas, 9 years old. Photo... - NARA - 523451
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Harley Bruce, a young coupling-boy at tipple of Indian Mine. He appears to be 12 or 14 years old, and says he has... - NARA - 523374
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Group of boys working in Friedman Shelby Shoe Co. 6-30 A.M. (See Photo -1718 for names of boys). LOC nclc.04701
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Two boys working in Friedman Shelby Shoe Company 6-30 A.M. (See photo -1718 for names of boys). LOC cph.3b05702
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Tipple Boy, (see Photo 150) Turkey Knob Mine, Macdonald, W. Va. Witness E. N. Clopper. LOC cph.3a21702
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Two boys working in Inland Type Foundry 12th & Locust Sts. Work 9 to 10 hours a day. Noon. LOC nclc.03516
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Two boys working in Friedman Shelby Shoe Company 6-30 A.M. (See photo -1718 for names of boys). LOC nclc.04704
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Earl Kidd, one of the 4 H Club boys with his registered calf. Hillsboro, Pocahontas Co. W. Va. LOC nclc.04431
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Doffer girls in Brookside Worsted Mills. Westford, Mass. These were the youngest. Young children are said to be working there, but they were not there that day. LOC nclc.01691
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Getting a last glimpse of out doors before going to work at one o'clock, Aragon Mills, Rock Hill, S.C. LOC nclc.02547
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Embroidering chiffon waists in crowded bed-room, East Side. (For complete details Miss E. C. Watson's report.)) LOC nclc.05503
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Embroidering chiffon waists in crowded bed-room, East Side. (For complete details Miss E. C. Watson's report.)) LOC nclc.05503
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Entrance to a W. Va. coal mine- a 'drift' mine. The live-wire was only shoulder -high in places inside, and unprotected. LOC nclc.01055
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Play-time at the Oklahoma School for the Blind. Children have a great deal of freedom (Ellis report). Photos were not posed. LOC nclc.05226
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Play-time at the Oklahoma School for the Blind. Children have a great deal of freedom (Ellis report). Photos were not posed. LOC nclc.05227
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Paul Cory, 14 years old. Photo taken at 10 P.M. said he sometimes sold until midnight. LOC nclc.03396
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Newsie selling at the Hudson Tunnell Station, Jersey City. Boy on left is Patrick Drohan, 12 years old. Next to him... - NARA - 523245
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Richard Pierce, Western Union Telegraph Co. Messenger No. 2. 14 years of age. 9 months in service, works from 7 a.m.... - NARA - 523312
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Part of the Merchants Mill. One section built in 1867 and one in 1871. Most of the windows closed even in mid-June. LOC nclc.03073
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All these are workers in the Pell City Cotton Mill. Mr. E.A. Thompson, Superintendent of the Mill is also Mayor of Pell City. LOC nclc.01918
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14-year-old boy hauling water on farm near Lawton. Francis Heinz, Route B, Box 11. LOC nclc.00678
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Afternoon dismissal from a parochial school on Mott St. Many of these children go home to spend the afternoon and evening at work. LOC nclc.04084
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A view of the Pennsylvania Breaker. The dust was so dense at times as to obscure the view. This dust penetrates the utmost recess of the boy's lungs. LOC cph.3a01123
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Chocolate machine operator - Kibbe's Factory. Earl Roberts, 15 years. Has worked four months. Earns $ 4.00. LOC nclc.04599
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Oyster shuckers and baby tenders at Pass Packing Co. All worked from before daybreak until 5 P.M. LOC nclc.00863
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Cigar Factory, Indianapolis Ind. Boys in foreground. Witness E. N. Clopper. L. W. H., Aug, 1908. LOC cph.3a29760
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Work that Educates.Twelve-year old boy tending chickens with his father, John Spargo. Bennington, Vermont, Aug. 1914. LOC nclc.05581
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Willie Lee, 24 Ozark Mill, Gastonia, N.C. 10 years old. Been in mill 2 months. Doffer. LOC nclc.01368
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Young pickers in field, American Sumatra Tobacco Co. We found 34 boys from 9 to 15 yrs. LOC nclc.00728
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Dosilav Loselle, 6 Gardner Rd. (At his Machine) Young band boy in 5 and 6; been there three months. LOC nclc.02451
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Girls working at mangle in Bonanno Laundry, 12 Foster Wharf. All are 15 years old and go to continuation school. LOC nclc.05199
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Girls working at mangle in Bonanno Laundry, 12 Foster Wharf. All are 15 years old and go to continuation school. LOC nclc.05620
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Girls working at mangle in Bonanno Laundry, 12 Foster Wharf. All are 15 years old and go to continuation school. LOC nclc.05620
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Glass. Alfred Wieseman and his home, 564 W. 25th St. E. St. Louis. (See photo 1407). LOC nclc.01286
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Frank Shefjack (or Szewcryk), 49 Weston St. (An infant.) Office boy in supt. office mill -6 since June. LOC nclc.02437
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Family cutting cut embroidery in tiny crowded bed-room. (For complete details see Miss E.C. Watson's report.) LOC nclc.05502
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Family cutting cut embroidery in tiny crowded bed-room. (For complete details see Miss E.C. Watson's report.) LOC nclc.05502
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3 year old girl and 2 boys hulling berries at Johnson's Canning Camp, Seaford, Del. LOC nclc.00791
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6 A.M. April 24, 1909. One of the many young girls working in Bates Mfg. Co., Lewiston, Me. LOC nclc.01709
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6 P.M. Flashlight photo of part of force going home. Silby Mfg. Co. Some of the smallest boys said they had been in... - NARA - 523159
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All 6 work in King Mill, Augusta, Ga. Little girl on end has been there 1 year helping. LOC nclc.01647
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All these I saw regularly at work during working hours. Tiny girl on left end is Goldie, who helps her sister (the... - NARA - 523364
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11-00 A.M. Thursday May 11th, 1910. Truant selling Saturday Evening Post. 7th & Olive Sts.,. LOC nclc.03532
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Boys in a Cannery, Indianapolis, Ind. Unloading new tomato cans from freight cars. Witness E. N. Clopper. LOC nclc.00740
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A Postal Telegraph boy learning to send messages during spare moments. Main office, 253 B'(road)way. LOC nclc.03704
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Midnight in a Glass Works in Grafton, W. Va. Boys at the 'Glory-Hole' where object is reheated before going to finisher. LOC nclc.05363
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Millie, (about 7 years old) and Mary John (with baby) 8 years old. Both shuck oysters. This is Mary's second year.... - NARA - 523404
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Newsie starting in to sell after school, 3-30 P.M. Emil Ruscipto, 11 years, 205 Front St. LOC nclc.03456
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Interior of cutting shed. Young cutters at work, Clarence Goodell 8 years old, and Minnie Thomas, 9 years old. Photo... - NARA - 523451
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Group of workers in the Dwight Mfg. Co. Sophie Motralske, (smallest girl), 3 Lawrence Rd. Works in spinning room. LOC nclc.02417
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Group of young workers in Clifton Mill, Elifton (i.e., Clifton), S.C. Some still smaller wouldn't go in the photograph. LOC cph.3a21307
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Group of Workers in Peerless Box Co., Washington, Mo. Smallest one is Henry Grumpenberger. Been working there one year. LOC nclc.04697
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Fred Fowner - 74 Londsdale. Doffer in Union Mill - 15 years old. Doffer two years. $7.74 a week. LOC cph.3b33421
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Minnie Pastor, 10 years old, tending stand in New York. New York City. - NARA - 523327
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Lunch time, Kesler Mfg. Co. The little one carries the lunch. Usually the hands all go home to dinner. LOC cph.3c21889
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Noon hour at Avondale Mills. The youngest boy (on left end) said he had been doffing there four years. LOC nclc.01938
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Noon hour, King Mfg. Co., Augusta, Ga. One of the little ones at work there. See photos 500 to 509. LOC nclc.01595
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Mrs. Marengin. Pepino, 10 years old, cracking nuts with her teeth. The mother had just been doing the same. Carmine... - NARA - 523497
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Part of the Nettles family. Nine in family. Five in the Magnolia Cotton Mills. Little girl in front is Lillian (see 2091). LOC nclc.02037
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Payne Cotton Mill, Macon, Ga. Boy with hands in pockets been in mill 1 year. See label -538. LOC nclc.01632
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Reproduction New York State Factory Investigating Commission cannery records re. Haserote Controversy. (See E.F. Brown). LOC nclc.01030
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General view of Forsythe's Bog, Turkeytown, near Pemberton, N.J. with Padrone. Sept. 29, 1910. Witness, E.F. Brown. LOC nclc.00079
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School house in Kirkland. Been used for several years and actually falling to pieces. Many rural schools in Georgia are in this condition. LOC nclc.02987
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Where the money goes to. Each Branch Office usually has a candy counter. St. Louis, Mo. - NARA - 523298
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Work that Educates.Twelve-year old boy tending chickens with his father, John Spargo. Bennington, Vermont, Aug. 1914. LOC nclc.00320
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Work that Educates.Twelve-year old boy tending chickens with his father, John Spargo. Bennington, Vermont, Aug. 1914. LOC nclc.05581
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Zelina & Florence Richards, 12 and 13 years old doing the family wash. Lewis W. Hine. See 4409. LOC nclc.00463
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W.A. Copen's old home at Big Chimney, W. Va. Windows out on upper floor and generally run down. LOC nclc.04410
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King Philip - Mule Spinning Room. Back boy - Roving. Charles Cavanagh, 863 Slade St. 15 years. LOC nclc.03087
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Group in front of Indian Orchard Mfg. Co. Everyone in photo was working. Indian Orchard, Mass. - NARA - 523445
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Group of doffers working in Pell City Cotton Mill arranged by the Overseer. Superintendent of the mill is also Mayor of Pell City. LOC nclc.01921
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Home of the Palia family, 260 Terrace Street. The boy, Amorica, in center, goes to the canning factory with his mother in summer. LOC cph.3b06594
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John F-- and his grandmother, who live in an attic in Cincinnati. John is 15 years old and works in a glass factory. LOC nclc.05351
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Joseph Arthur Houle. (See photo -787.) I saw him working in Amoskeag Mfg. Co. Manchester, N.H. LOC nclc.01785
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Italian family crocheting bags. Father sick in bed (not contagious). (For complete details see Miss E.C. Watson's report.) LOC nclc.04276
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High school route boys. Adolescents. Some in back row have been newsboys for seven, eight and nine years. LOC nclc.03264
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Drivers going home, 5-30 P.M. from mine Macdonald, W. Va. Witness - E. N. Clopper. LOC cph.3a24701
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Settlement of sardine workers, Seacoast Canning Co., Factory -2. Many of them come from neighboring towns, such as Perry. LOC cph.3b37906
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Some of the boys in a school factory. De Pedra Casellas Cigar Factory. 18 employees, 5 of them are apprentices. Pay... - NARA - 523164
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Some of the operatives, Dickson Mills, Laurinburg, N.C. Dec. 6, 1908. Witness, Sara R. Hine. LOC nclc.01510
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Some of the youngest workers in Magnolia (Miss.) Cotton Mills. See photos and labels 1490 to 1495. Also 2091 to 2100. LOC nclc.02085
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