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[Severe Wildfire Threat] Mason, OK, January 15, 2006 -- Firefighters from the I.X.L. VFD watch a firebreak to make sure it doesn't "slop over" and reignite from high winds. FEMA Photo/ Bob McMillan

[Severe Wildfire Threat] Mason, OK, January 15, 2006 -- Firefighters f...

Photographs Relating to Disasters and Emergency Management Programs, Activities, and Officials

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- In the Vehicle Assembly Building, markers show the hail damage being repaired on the external tank of Space Shuttle Atlantis. The white hole with a red circle around it is a hole prepared for molding and material application. The red material is sealant tape so the mold doesn't leak when the foam rises against the mold. The white/translucent square mold is an area where the foam has been applied and the foam has risen and cured against the mold surface. The area will be de-molded and sanded flush the with adjacent area. In late February, Atlantis' external tank received hail damage during a severe thunderstorm that passed through the Kennedy Space Center Launch Complex 39 area. The hail caused visible divots in the giant tank's foam insulation as well as minor surface damage to about 26 heat shield tiles on the shuttle's left wing. The March launch was postponed and has not yet been rescheduled due to the repair process. Photo credit: NASA/George Shelton KSC-07pd0848

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- In the Vehicle Assembly Building, mark...

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- In the Vehicle Assembly Building, markers show the hail damage being repaired on the external tank of Space Shuttle Atlantis. The white hole with a red circle around it is a hol... More

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- In the Vehicle Assembly Building, markers show the hail damage being repaired on the external tank of Space Shuttle Atlantis. The white hole with a red circle around it is a hole prepared for molding and material application. The red material is sealant tape so the mold doesn't leak when the foam rises against the mold. The white/translucent square mold is an area where the foam has been applied and the foam has risen and cured against the mold surface. The area will be de-molded and sanded flush with the adjacent area. In late February, Atlantis' external tank received hail damage during a severe thunderstorm that passed through the Kennedy Space Center Launch Complex 39 area. The hail caused visible divots in the giant tank's foam insulation as well as minor surface damage to about 26 heat shield tiles on the shuttle's left wing. The launch now is targeted for June 8. Photo credit: NASA/George Shelton KSC-07pd0885

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- In the Vehicle Assembly Building, mar...

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- In the Vehicle Assembly Building, markers show the hail damage being repaired on the external tank of Space Shuttle Atlantis. The white hole with a red circle around it is a ho... More

A nonfunctioning rocket (so far as we can tell) outside a little store in a place (Rattlesnake Knob) that doesn't exist (so far as we can tell) in Gaines County, Texas, in the peanut-and-cotton-growing country between Hobbs, New Mexico, and Seminole, Texas

A nonfunctioning rocket (so far as we can tell) outside a little store...

Title, date, and keywords based on information provided by the photographer. Credit line: The Lyda Hill Texas Collection of Photographs in Carol M. Highsmith's America Project, Library of Congress, Prints and P... More

This alligator is a gator out of water at the Texas State Aquarium in Corpus Christi, and he (or she) doesn't look all that happy about it

This alligator is a gator out of water at the Texas State Aquarium in ...

Title, date, and keywords based on information provided by the photographer. Credit line: The Lyda Hill Texas Collection of Photographs in Carol M. Highsmith's America Project, Library of Congress, Prints and P... More

ISS042E292504 (03/01/2015) --- US astronaut Terry Virts observed this scene from the International Space Station on Feb.1, 2015. He sent this image via Twitter with the remark, "The camera doesn't do it justice - floating in space, looking down on creation, seeing new color shades". iss042e292504

ISS042E292504 (03/01/2015) --- US astronaut Terry Virts observed this ...

ISS042E292504 (03/01/2015) --- US astronaut Terry Virts observed this scene from the International Space Station on Feb.1, 2015. He sent this image via Twitter with the remark, "The camera doesn't do it justice... More

"It's funny, Mr. Peck, that the servant problem doesn't worry me"

"It's funny, Mr. Peck, that the servant problem doesn't worry me"

Woman talking to man, who is cleaning floor. H101042 U.S. Copyright Office Stereo copyrighted 1907 by E.W. Kelley. No. 10; 8675. Caption card tracings: Ph. Ind.; Women Rights; Humor.

Mother doesn't know I'm coming home

Mother doesn't know I'm coming home

Mother doesn't know I'm coming home

Mother doesn't know I'm coming home

Mother doesn't know I'm coming home

Mother doesn't know I'm coming home

Mother doesn't know I'm coming home

Mother doesn't know I'm coming home

Going back to work. Youngest boy is Richard Millsap. The family record in bible says he is 11 years old - born Jan 22, 1903 (doubtful), and father says 12 years old. He appears to be under 9. Works every day at spinning, and has been working for some weeks. Boss saw investigator photographing him and whistled to him to get out. This photograph was gotten as he went in to work. Then boss took him off his regular job and put him helping others. Mother was furious at boss for not giving Richard and sister (a little older) more steady work. "He keeps changin em around and helpin others. I'll tell him that if he doesn't give em plenty of work there is plenty of mills that will." Father and mother both well and able to support family. Location: Opelika, Alabama.

Going back to work. Youngest boy is Richard Millsap. The family record...

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Going back to work. Youngest boy is Richard Millsap. The family record in bible says he is 11 years old - born Jan 22, 1903 (doubtful), and father says 12 years old. He appears to be under 9. Works every day at spinning, and has been working for some weeks. Boss saw investigator photographing him and whistled to him to get out. This photograph was gotten as he went in to work. Then boss took him off his regular job and put him helping others. Mother was furious at boss for not giving Richard and sister (a little older) more steady work. "He keeps changin em around and helpin others. I'll tell him that if he doesn't give em plenty of work there is plenty of mills that will." Father and mother both well and able to support family. Location: Opelika, Alabama.

Going back to work. Youngest boy is Richard Millsap. The family record...

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

Mamma's darling babies [and] She doesn't know chicken from turkey

Mamma's darling babies [and] She doesn't know chicken from turkey

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)

Mamma's darling babies [and] She doesn't know chicken from turkey

Mamma's darling babies [and] She doesn't know chicken from turkey

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)

Mamma's darling babies [and] She doesn't know chicken from turkey

Mamma's darling babies [and] She doesn't know chicken from turkey

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)

Mamma's darling babies [and] She doesn't know chicken from turkey

Mamma's darling babies [and] She doesn't know chicken from turkey

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)

Mamma's darling babies [and] She doesn't know chicken from turkey

Mamma's darling babies [and] She doesn't know chicken from turkey

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)

Mamma's darling babies [and] She doesn't know chicken from turkey

Mamma's darling babies [and] She doesn't know chicken from turkey

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)

Mamma's darling babies [and] She doesn't know chicken from turkey

Mamma's darling babies [and] She doesn't know chicken from turkey

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)

[Why the Army of the Potomac doesn't move]

[Why the Army of the Potomac doesn't move]

Four sketches, titles inscribed below images: The Relief, Going to Camp, Difficulties of Teaming, King Mud in camp. Signed lower right: Alf. R. Waud. Title devised from Harpers caption. Published in: Harper's W... More

[Why the Army of the Potomac doesn't move]

[Why the Army of the Potomac doesn't move]

Four sketches, titles inscribed below images: The Relief, Going to Camp, Difficulties of Teaming, King Mud in camp. Signed lower right: Alf. R. Waud. Title devised from Harpers caption. Published in: Harper's W... More

Why doesn't Daddy come home - Public domain World War One sheet music

Why doesn't Daddy come home - Public domain World War One sheet music

Olga von Hartz Owens. (statement of responsibility) For voice and piano. Manuscript in ink. Also available in digital form on the Library of Congress Web site. (additional physical form) Staff notation. (language)

Why doesn't Daddy come home - Public domain World War One sheet music

Why doesn't Daddy come home - Public domain World War One sheet music

Olga von Hartz Owens. (statement of responsibility) For voice and piano. Manuscript in ink. Also available in digital form on the Library of Congress Web site. (additional physical form) Staff notation. (language)

Why doesn't Daddy come home - Public domain World War One sheet music

Why doesn't Daddy come home - Public domain World War One sheet music

Olga von Hartz Owens. (statement of responsibility) For voice and piano. Manuscript in ink. Also available in digital form on the Library of Congress Web site. (additional physical form) Staff notation. (language)

Why doesn't Daddy come home - Public domain World War One sheet music

Why doesn't Daddy come home - Public domain World War One sheet music

Olga von Hartz Owens. (statement of responsibility) For voice and piano. Manuscript in ink. Also available in digital form on the Library of Congress Web site. (additional physical form) Staff notation. (language)

Nannie Coleson, looper who said she was 11 years old, and has been working in the Crescent Hosiery Mill for some months. Makes about $3 a week. Has been through the 5th grade in school. She is bright, but unsophisticated. Told investigator, "There are other little girls in the mill too. One of them, says she's 13, but she doesn't look any older than me." Location: Scotland Neck, North Carolina.

Nannie Coleson, looper who said she was 11 years old, and has been wor...

Picryl description: Public domain image of a factory worker, plant, manufacture, assembly line, industrial facility, early 20th-century industrial architecture, free to use, no copyright restrictions. show less

Nannie Coleson, looper who said she was 11 years old, and has been working in the Crescent Hosiery Mill for some months. Makes about $3 a week. Has been through the 5th grade in school. She is bright, but unsophisticated. Told investigator, "There are other little girls in the mill too. One of them, says she's 13, but she doesn't look any older than me." Location: Scotland Neck, North Carolina.

Nannie Coleson, looper who said she was 11 years old, and has been wor...

Picryl description: Public domain photograph of child, child labor, farmer, early 20th-century farm, free to use, no copyright restrictions.

[Nannie Coleson, looper who said she was 11 years old, and has been working in the Crescent Hosiery Mill for some months. Makes about $3 a week. Has been through the 5th grade in school. She is bright, but unsophisticated. Told investigator, "There are other little girls in the mill too. One of them, says she's 13, but she doesn't look any older than me."]. Location: [Scotland Neck, North Carolina]

[Nannie Coleson, looper who said she was 11 years old, and has been wo...

Picryl description: Public domain image of a factory worker, plant, manufacture, assembly line, industrial facility, early 20th-century industrial architecture, free to use, no copyright restrictions. show less

[Nannie Coleson, looper who said she was 11 years old, and has been working in the Crescent Hosiery Mill for some months. Makes about $3 a week. Has been through the 5th grade in school. She is bright, but unsophisticated. Told investigator, "There are other little girls in the mill too. One of them, says she's 13, but she doesn't look any older than me."]. Location: [Scotland Neck, North Carolina]

[Nannie Coleson, looper who said she was 11 years old, and has been wo...

Picryl description: Public domain image of a factory, plant, manufacture, assembly line, industrial facility, early 20th-century industrial architecture, free to use, no copyright restrictions.

These are all breaker-boys. (See photos taken at Ewen Breaker, later.) They were very suspicious of my motives. Sam Bellom (boy on left end of photo), 58 Pine Street. Been working in breaker #9 for two years, he says. He says, also, that he is 14 years old, but does not appear to be? Sam Topent (next to Bellom), 52 Pine Street. Been working at Ewen Breaker two years. Said, "I'm fourteen years, an' if you don' believe me, I kin show you de proofs." (They were all suspicious.) This boy had told the School Principal the other day that he was 13 years old, which may be too high. James Ritz (in middle), 28 Pine Street. Been working one year at Ewen Breaker. Said "14 years old," but this is unbelievable. Mikey Captan (small boy on James' left) 45 Pine St. Been working one year at Ewen Breaker, said he was 12 years old, but doesn't appear to be that. Tony Captan (right end of photo), 45 Pine St. Been working in Ewen Breaker one year. I found these boys and many others, working at Ewen Breaker, and photographed them (see photos). Boy on extreme right end of photo is Jo Topent, 52 Pine St. Been working at Ewen Breaker two years. Said he was 14 years old but does not appear to be. He was very suspicious of me and refused to be in first photo. Location: Pittston, Pennsylvania.

These are all breaker-boys. (See photos taken at Ewen Breaker, later.)...

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

These are all breaker-boys. (See photos taken at Ewen Breaker, later.) They were very suspicious of my motives. Sam Bellom (boy on left end of photo), 58 Pine Street. Been working in breaker #9 for two years, he says. He says, also, that he is 14 years old, but does not appear to be? Sam Topent (next to Bellom), 52 Pine Street. Been working at Ewen Breaker two years. Said, "I'm fourteen years, an' if you don' believe me, I kin show you de proofs." (They were all suspicious.) This boy had told the School Principal the other day that he was 13 years old, which may be too high. James Ritz (in middle), 28 Pine Street. Been working one year at Ewen Breaker. Said "14 years old," but this is unbelievable. Mikey Captan (small boy on James' left) 45 Pine St. Been working one year at Ewen Breaker, said he was 12 years old, but doesn't appear to be that. Tony Captan (right end of photo), 45 Pine St. Been working in Ewen Breaker one year. I found these boys and many others, working at Ewen Breaker, and photographed them (see photos). Boy on extreme right end of photo is Jo Topent, 52 Pine St. Been working at Ewen Breaker two years. Said he was 14 years old but does not appear to be. He was very suspicious of me and refused to be in first photo. Location: Pittston, Pennsylvania.

These are all breaker-boys. (See photos taken at Ewen Breaker, later.)...

Picryl description: Public domain photograph of child, child labor, farmer, early 20th-century farm, free to use, no copyright restrictions.

Mother doesn't know I'm coming home

Mother doesn't know I'm coming home

Mother doesn't know I'm coming home

Mother doesn't know I'm coming home

Mother doesn't know I'm coming home

Mother doesn't know I'm coming home

Mother doesn't know I'm coming home

Mother doesn't know I'm coming home

The murder of a fine cal .50 by 'killer' Joe Dope - reel 2 Aloft in the thick of the fight, Joe Dope would be "ace" overnight, so he shoots a whole drum - doesn't cool off th' gun, heat's melted the barrel jes' right! / / Cpt. Will Eisner, Ordnance.

The murder of a fine cal .50 by 'killer' Joe Dope - reel 2 Aloft in th...

Poster shows Joe Dope destroying a machine gun. Instructions on how to display the poster on verso (partially obscured by textile backing).

The murder of a fine cal .50 by 'killer' Joe Dope - reel 2 Aloft in the thick of the fight, Joe Dope would be "ace" overnight, so he shoots a whole drum - doesn't cool off th' gun, heat's melted the barrel jes' right! / / Cpt. Will Eisner, Ordnance.

The murder of a fine cal .50 by 'killer' Joe Dope - reel 2 Aloft in th...

Poster shows Joe Dope destroying a machine gun. Instructions on how to display the poster on verso (partially obscured by textile backing).

View of Red Light District on C. Street, N.W., near 13th, with Griffin Veatch, who was showing me around. No. 6 Special Messenger Service, 1223 New York Ave., N.W.; he lives 1643 Cramer St., N.E. He said he commenced the messenger service at 11 yrs. old. Has worked all night a couple of years, and now works until 10 P.M. Is known to Truant Officers. Family has had trouble with him. Says he is 17 but doesn't look it. Quite profane, but (apparently) not very wise about this district although he says he goes to these houses occasionally. Location: Washington (D.C.), District of Columbia.

View of Red Light District on C. Street, N.W., near 13th, with Griffin...

Public domain photograph of industrial architecture, factory building, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

View of Red Light District on C. Street, N.W., near 13th, with Griffin Veatch, who was showing me around. No. 6 Special Messenger Service, 1223 New York Ave., N.W.; he lives 1643 Cramer St., N.E. He said he commenced the messenger service at 11 yrs. old. Has worked all night a couple of years, and now works until 10 P.M. Is known to Truant Officers. Family has had trouble with him. Says he is 17 but doesn't look it. Quite profane, but (apparently) not very wise about this district although he says he goes to these houses occasionally. Location: Washington (D.C.), District of Columbia.

View of Red Light District on C. Street, N.W., near 13th, with Griffin...

Public domain photograph related to New York City, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

[Some of the youngest workers in Laurel Cotton Mills, Miss. Tallest man is Mr. Hollingworth. Two of his boys in front row. Sylvester, ten years old, "Only helps in the mill afternoons and Saturdays." "But if I was twelve," he said, "I'd go to work to-morrow." The other boy, Floyd, said he was thirteen, but he doesn't seem to be. He said, "I sweeps. Get thirty cents a day. Sweepin' keeps you at it right steady. Not much chance to rest. You have to be twelve to work." Location: Laurel, Mississippi.

[Some of the youngest workers in Laurel Cotton Mills, Miss. Tallest ma...

Picryl description: Public domain photograph of child, child labor, farmer, early 20th-century farm, free to use, no copyright restrictions.

[Some of the youngest workers in Laurel Cotton Mills, Miss. Tallest man is Mr. Hollingworth. Two of his boys in front row. Sylvester, ten years old, "Only helps in the mill afternoons and Saturdays." "But if I was twelve," he said, "I'd go to work to-morrow." The other boy, Floyd, said he was thirteen, but he doesn't seem to be. He said, "I sweeps. Get thirty cents a day. Sweepin' keeps you at it right steady. Not much chance to rest. You have to be twelve to work." Location: Laurel, Mississippi.

[Some of the youngest workers in Laurel Cotton Mills, Miss. Tallest ma...

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

Some of the young workers in Laurel Cotton Mills, Laurel, Miss. Tallest man is Mr. Hollingsworth. Two of his boys in front row. Sylvester, ten years old, "Only helps in the mill afternoons and Saturdays." "But if I was twelve," he said, "I'd go to work to-morrow." The other boy, Floyd, said he was thirteen, but he doesn't seem to be. He said, "I sweeps. Get thirty cents a day. Sweepin' keeps you at it right steady. Not much time to rest. You have to be twelve to work." Location: Laurel, Mississippi.

Some of the young workers in Laurel Cotton Mills, Laurel, Miss. Talles...

Picryl description: Public domain photograph of child, child labor, farmer, early 20th-century farm, free to use, no copyright restrictions.

Some of the young workers in Laurel Cotton Mills, Laurel, Miss. Tallest man is Mr. Hollingsworth. Two of his boys in front row. Sylvester, ten years old, "Only helps in the mill afternoons and Saturdays." "But if I was twelve," he said, "I'd go to work to-morrow." The other boy, Floyd, said he was thirteen, but he doesn't seem to be. He said, "I sweeps. Get thirty cents a day. Sweepin' keeps you at it right steady. Not much time to rest. You have to be twelve to work." Location: Laurel, Mississippi.

Some of the young workers in Laurel Cotton Mills, Laurel, Miss. Talles...

Picryl description: Public domain photograph of child, child labor, farmer, early 20th-century farm, free to use, no copyright restrictions.

Oscar Revinsky(?) - Born Jan. 11, 1900, 15 years old - 99 Oak Grove Ave. A scavenger on Pine St. Dump. Case known to S.P.C.C. (record No. 4322) since 1910. In 1913 parents refused to let child be committed to Wrentham, Massachusetts. In 1916 father came to office asking that boy be committed as he spent all his time on the dumps. Deficient mentality. Neck covered with scars and boils. "No work - no school" since 1912. Never cleans up. Doesn't go home to meals. Eats from dump and steals from dinner pails. Hard for him to tell where he lives. Thought 92 Oak Grove Ave. Was in baby grade at Ruggles School and was expelled. "Is father alive?" "No, he's a milkman." Fall River, Massachusetts. 6/22/16. Location: Fall River, Massachusettsachusetts / Lewis W. Hine.

Oscar Revinsky(?) - Born Jan. 11, 1900, 15 years old - 99 Oak Grove Av...

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Oscar Revinsky(?) - Born Jan. 11, 1900, 15 years old - 99 Oak Grove Ave. A scavenger on Pine St. Dump. Case known to S.P.C.C. (record No. 4322) since 1910. In 1913 parents refused to let child be committed to Wrentham, Massachusetts. In 1916 father came to office asking that boy be committed as he spent all his time on the dumps. Deficient mentality. Neck covered with scars and boils. "No work - no school" since 1912. Never cleans up. Doesn't go home to meals. Eats from dump and steals from dinner pails. Hard for him to tell where he lives. Thought 92 Oak Grove Ave. Was in baby grade at Ruggles School and was expelled. "Is father alive?" "No, he's a milkman." Fall River, Massachusetts. 6/22/16. Location: Fall River, Massachusettsachusetts / Lewis W. Hine.

Oscar Revinsky(?) - Born Jan. 11, 1900, 15 years old - 99 Oak Grove Av...

Picryl description: Public domain image of a child labor, factory, plant, manufacture, industrial facility, early 20th-century industrial architecture, free to use, no copyright restrictions.

[Design drawing for stained glass window, contemporary abstract composition with symbols and objects: Star of David, cross, dove, music, heart, palm tree, soldier, football, rose, and text "Notre Dame" and "God doesn't make junk"]

[Design drawing for stained glass window, contemporary abstract compos...

Public domain image of watercolor painting from British-related collections, free to use, no copyright restrictions - Picryl description

[Design drawing for stained glass window, contemporary abstract composition with symbols and objects: Star of David, cross, dove, music, heart, palm tree, soldier, football, rose, and text "Notre Dame" and "God doesn't make junk"]

[Design drawing for stained glass window, contemporary abstract compos...

Public domain reproduction of illuminated manuscript page, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

[Design drawing for stained glass window, contemporary abstract composition with symbols and objects: Star of David, cross, dove, music, heart, palm tree, soldier, football, rose, and text "Notre Dame" and "God doesn't make junk"]

[Design drawing for stained glass window, contemporary abstract compos...

Public domain image of watercolor painting from British-related collections, free to use, no copyright restrictions - Picryl description

Why doesn't he speak? - Public domain American sheet music, 1870

Why doesn't he speak? - Public domain American sheet music, 1870

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)

Why doesn't he speak? - Public domain American sheet music, 1870

Why doesn't he speak? - Public domain American sheet music, 1870

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)

Why doesn't he speak? - Public domain American sheet music, 1870

Why doesn't he speak? - Public domain American sheet music, 1870

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)

Why doesn't he speak? - Public domain American sheet music, 1870

Why doesn't he speak? - Public domain American sheet music, 1870

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)

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