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An Oyster lugger - Public domain image. Dry plate negative.

An Oyster lugger - Public domain image. Dry plate negative.

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[New York - Oyster Bay, Long Island Yacht Club: guests boarding yacht from launch]

[New York - Oyster Bay, Long Island Yacht Club: guests boarding yacht ...

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Waste shell piles, oyster house, Baltimore, Md., U.S.A.

Waste shell piles, oyster house, Baltimore, Md., U.S.A.

Stereo copyrighted and published by the Keystone View Co. No. 6888. This record contains unverified, old data from caption card. Caption card tracings: Geogr.; Ind. Shellfish; Wharves; Boats; Ph. Ind.; African... More

[New York - Oyster Bay, Long Island Yacht Club: small motor launch with ten aboard]

[New York - Oyster Bay, Long Island Yacht Club: small motor launch wit...

Photo by Frances Benjamin Johnston. This record contains unverified, old data from caption card. Frances Benjamin Johnston Collection.

View of yacht club, Oyster Bay, L.I., N.Y. 1905

View of yacht club, Oyster Bay, L.I., N.Y. 1905

Title and other information transcribed from unverified, old caption card data and item. Frances Benjamin Johnston Collection. Caption card tracings: Shelf.

Tiffany Architectural Elements from Laurelton Hall, Oyster Bay, New York

Tiffany Architectural Elements from Laurelton Hall, Oyster Bay, New Yo...

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Inaugural Committee No. 61, Mr. James F. Oyster

Inaugural Committee No. 61, Mr. James F. Oyster

This illustration entitled, "Inaugural Committee No. 61, Mr. James F. Oyster", by cartoonist Clifford Berryman, which appeared in the Washington Post on February 14, 1905, depicts 1905 Presidential inaugural co... More

Pres. Roosevelt and Sec'y Bonaparte review America's pride - the fleet at Oyster Bay

Pres. Roosevelt and Sec'y Bonaparte review America's pride - the fleet...

H83264 Copyright Office. Copyright by H.C. White Co. No. 7448. Public domain photograph - ship, port, harbor, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

Pres. Roosevelt, Sec'y Bonaparte, Admirals Evans & Brownson, and Mr. Loeb, Naval Review, Oyster Bay

Pres. Roosevelt, Sec'y Bonaparte, Admirals Evans & Brownson, and Mr. L...

H83261 Copyright Office. Copyright by H.C. White Co. No. 7444. Public domain photograph - ship, port, harbor, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

The Nation's chief and the head of the Navy Dept., Naval Review, Oyster Bay

The Nation's chief and the head of the Navy Dept., Naval Review, Oyste...

H83263 Copyright Office. Copyright by H.C. White Co. No. 7446. Public domain photograph - ship, port, harbor, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

On board the Mayflower - Pres. Roosevelt on bridge - Missouri in distance, Naval Review, Oyster Bay

On board the Mayflower - Pres. Roosevelt on bridge - Missouri in dista...

H83268 Copyright Office. Copyright by H.C. White Co. No. 7459. Public domain photograph - ship, port, harbor, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

Admiral Evans leaving the Mayflower after calling on the President, Naval Review, Oyster Bay

Admiral Evans leaving the Mayflower after calling on the President, Na...

H83271 Copyright Office. Copyright by H.C. White Co. No. 7463. Public domain photograph - ship, port, harbor, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

Oyster luggers, New Orleans, La.

Oyster luggers, New Orleans, La.

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Point oyster houses, Biloxi, Miss.

Point oyster houses, Biloxi, Miss.

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Pres. Roosevelt on the bridge of the Mayflower, watching the fleet, Naval Review, Oyster Bay

Pres. Roosevelt on the bridge of the Mayflower, watching the fleet, Na...

H85191 Copyright Office. Copyright by H.C. White Co. No. 7453. Public domain photograph - ship, port, harbor, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

Pres. Roosevelt leaving the Mayflower to call on Admiral Evans, Naval Review, Oyster Bay

Pres. Roosevelt leaving the Mayflower to call on Admiral Evans, Naval ...

H83265 Copyright Office. Copyright by H.C. White Co. No. 7449. Public domain photograph - ship, port, harbor, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

Pres. Roosevelt and Sec'y Bonaparte reviewing the fleet, Naval Review, Oyster Bay

Pres. Roosevelt and Sec'y Bonaparte reviewing the fleet, Naval Review,...

H83260 Copyright Office. Copyright by H.C. White Co. No. 7443. Public domain photograph - ship, port, harbor, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

Pres. Roosevelt and Sec'y Bonaparte on the Mayflower - passing the Iowa, Naval Review, Oyster Bay

Pres. Roosevelt and Sec'y Bonaparte on the Mayflower - passing the Iow...

H83262 Copyright Office. Copyright by H.C. White Co. No. 7445. Public domain photograph - ship, port, harbor, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

President Roosevelt boarding the Mayflower, Oyster Bay Naval Review / William Rau, photographer.

President Roosevelt boarding the Mayflower, Oyster Bay Naval Review / ...

H83285 U.S. Copyright Office. Public domain photograph related to President Theodore Roosevelt, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

A summer conference at Oyster Bay / Keppler.

A summer conference at Oyster Bay / Keppler.

Illustration shows Theodore Roosevelt speaking at a meeting of the "Inter-State Weather Commission" and the "North, East, West, [and] South" winds, "Rain", two ghouls labeled "Low Pressure" and "High Pressure",... More

A surprise party at Oyster Bay / Keppler.

A surprise party at Oyster Bay / Keppler.

Illustration shows a group of men making a surprise nighttime visit to Theodore Roosevelt, wearing pajamas, at Oyster Bay; Edward H. Harriman carries a basket of lemons and James R. Day carries a basket of "Mor... More

Roosevelt House, Oyster Bay - Public domain photograph, glass negative

Roosevelt House, Oyster Bay - Public domain photograph, glass negative

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Secret Service men [at Roosevelt Home], Oyster Bay

Secret Service men [at Roosevelt Home], Oyster Bay

Two men standing next to each other in a forest. Public domain portrait photograph, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

Roosevelt speaking at Oyster Bay, at his home, New York

Roosevelt speaking at Oyster Bay, at his home, New York

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Roosevelt offices, Oyster Bay - Glass negative photogrpah. Public domain.

Roosevelt offices, Oyster Bay - Glass negative photogrpah. Public doma...

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calling on Roosevelt,Oyster Bay

calling on Roosevelt,Oyster Bay

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Going to call on President [Roosevelt] Oyster Bay, Sept. '08

Going to call on President [Roosevelt] Oyster Bay, Sept. '08

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Calling on Roosevelt, Oyster Bay

Calling on Roosevelt, Oyster Bay

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Ex-President Roosevelt & Roosevelt's neighbors, Sagamore Hill, Oyster Bay

Ex-President Roosevelt & Roosevelt's neighbors, Sagamore Hill, Oyster ...

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Young oyster shuckers, Port Royal, S.C.

Young oyster shuckers, Port Royal, S.C.

Title and other information transcribed from caption card and item. LOT subdivision subject: Children, Misc. National Photo Company Collection (Library of Congress). Formerly in album 436. Same as LC-USZ62-1010... More

Acres and acres of empty oyster shells. Piles 15 deep in places. Shells are used all over the town to make streets, railroad beds, etc. Many of these piles are said to be the work of young shuckers. Location: Florida.

Acres and acres of empty oyster shells. Piles 15 deep in places. Shell...

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Ex-president Roosevelt and neighbors, taken at Oyster Bay, Sagamore Hill, L.I.

Ex-president Roosevelt and neighbors, taken at Oyster Bay, Sagamore Hi...

Large group of men, most wearing top hats, posed in front of house, with band in foreground.

Josie 6, Bertha 6, Sophia 10, oyster shuckers Maggioni [...] Port Royal, SC

Josie 6, Bertha 6, Sophia 10, oyster shuckers Maggioni [...] Port Roya...

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Portrait photo of Theodore Roosevelt at Oyster Bay

Portrait photo of Theodore Roosevelt at Oyster Bay

H124054 U. S. Copyright Office. Copyright by H. Doncourt. Public domain photograph - Portrait, United States, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

Picryl description: Public domain image of a ship hull, port, harbor, water way, maritime architecture, free to use, no copyright restrictions.

Picryl description: Public domain image of a ship hull, port, harbor, ...

Picryl description: Public domain image of a boat in a harbor, water, fishing boat, free to use, no copyright restrictions.

Picryl description: Public domain image of a ship hull, port, harbor, water way, maritime architecture, free to use, no copyright restrictions.

Picryl description: Public domain image of a ship hull, port, harbor, ...

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Belgian women in oyster beds - Glass negative photogrpah. Public domain.

Belgian women in oyster beds - Glass negative photogrpah. Public domai...

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Graham Bros. oyster trucks - Glass negative photogrpah. Public domain.

Graham Bros. oyster trucks - Glass negative photogrpah. Public domain.

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Oyster Barge going after oysters in Mobile Bay. Location: Bayou La Batre, Alabama.

Oyster Barge going after oysters in Mobile Bay. Location: Bayou La Ba...

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All these pick shrimp at the Peerless Oyster Co. I had to take photo while bosses were at dinner as they refused to permit children to be in photos. Out of 60 workers, 15 were apparently under 12 years. Location: Bay St. Louis, Mississippi.

All these pick shrimp at the Peerless Oyster Co. I had to take photo w...

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Oyster shuckers and baby tenders at Pass Packing Co. All worked from before daybreak until 5 P.M. Location: Pass Christian, Mississippi.

Oyster shuckers and baby tenders at Pass Packing Co. All worked from b...

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

Oyster barge nearing the fleet fishing on the reefs. Location: Mobile Bay, Alabama.

Oyster barge nearing the fleet fishing on the reefs. Location: Mobile...

Picryl description: Public domain image of a fishing boat, free to use, no copyright restrictions.

Oyster fleet fishing on the reefs. Location: Mobile Bay, Alabama.

Oyster fleet fishing on the reefs. Location: Mobile Bay, Alabama.

Picryl description: Public domain image of a fishing boat, free to use, no copyright restrictions.

Annie Delcher, eight-year-old oyster shucker from Baltimore. Location: Dunbar, Louisiana.

Annie Delcher, eight-year-old oyster shucker from Baltimore. Location...

Picryl description: Public domain portrait of a child, free to use, no copyright restrictions image.

Oyster fleet fishing on the reefs,. Location: Mobile Bay, Alabama.

Oyster fleet fishing on the reefs,. Location: Mobile Bay, Alabama.

Picryl description: Public domain image of a fishing boat, free to use, no copyright restrictions.

Sadie Kelly, 11 years old, Picks shrimp for the Peerless Oyster Co. Picked 7 pots yesterday, 5 pots today at 5 cents. Picked last year. Location: Bay St. Louis, Mississippi.

Sadie Kelly, 11 years old, Picks shrimp for the Peerless Oyster Co. Pi...

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

Oyster boats loading the barge, The Reef,. Location: Mobile Bay, Alabama.

Oyster boats loading the barge, The Reef,. Location: Mobile Bay, Alab...

Picryl description: Public domain image of a fishing boat, free to use, no copyright restrictions.

GOVERNORS OF STATES SOME NOT IDENT. JAMES F. OYSTER AND WILLIAM F. GUDE OF RECEPTION COMMITTEE ARE WITH GOVERNOR IN FRONT AUTO

GOVERNORS OF STATES SOME NOT IDENT. JAMES F. OYSTER AND WILLIAM F. GUD...

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All these work in Peerless Oyster Co. Had to get the photo while bosses were at dinner, as they refused to permit children in the photos. Location: Bay St. Louis, Mississippi.

All these work in Peerless Oyster Co. Had to get the photo while bosse...

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The Skipper on the Oyster Barge, Mobile Bay. Location: Bayou La Batre, Alabama.

The Skipper on the Oyster Barge, Mobile Bay. Location: Bayou La Batre...

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Oyster shuckers in Dunbar Cannery. Location: Dunbar, Louisiana.

Oyster shuckers in Dunbar Cannery. Location: Dunbar, Louisiana.

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.

Walter Kitosky, seven year old oyster shucker. Location: Pass Christian, Mississippi.

Walter Kitosky, seven year old oyster shucker. Location: Pass Christi...

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Maud Daly, five years old. Grace Daly, three years old. Pick shrimp at the Peerless Oyster Co. Their mother said they both help, and their sister said the little one worked the fastest. Many little ones like them work here. Location: Bay St. Louis, Mississippi.

Maud Daly, five years old. Grace Daly, three years old. Pick shrimp at...

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Carrie Dietrick, ten years old. Raymond, seven years old. Pick shrimp at the Peerless Oyster Co. Location: Bay St. Louis, Mississippi.

Carrie Dietrick, ten years old. Raymond, seven years old. Pick shrimp ...

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One of the labor camps for workers in Peerless Oyster Co. About 18 families live here. While conditions are not so bad here as I have seen them in their Maryland and Delaware quarters, they are not far from ideal. Location: Bay St. Louis, Mississippi.

One of the labor camps for workers in Peerless Oyster Co. About 18 fam...

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Lillian Dambrinio, an eleven-year-old shrimp picker in Peerless Oyster Co. She is an American and lives here. Says picking makes her hands sore. (Not[e] the condition of her shoes. One worker told me, "The acid in the shrimp eats the shoes off your feet.") She says she earns a dollar a day when shrimp are big. Goes to school, but not when factory is busy. Location: Bay St. Louis, Mississippi.

Lillian Dambrinio, an eleven-year-old shrimp picker in Peerless Oyster...

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

All are oyster shuckers in the Dunbar Cannery. Began work about 3:00 A.M. and worked until about 5:00 P.M. with half an hour for lunch. The great hill of shells is only part of the season's product. Location: Dunbar, Louisiana.

All are oyster shuckers in the Dunbar Cannery. Began work about 3:00 A...

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

Mary Morris, nine year old oyster shucker. Shucked last year; can do four or five pots a day. Shucks every day and tends the baby. Location: Pass Christian, Mississippi.

Mary Morris, nine year old oyster shucker. Shucked last year; can do f...

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DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA PUBLIC SCHOOLS. SECRETARY OF WAR DICKINISON PRESENTING BANNER TO WINNING CADETS. GENERAL TASKER BLISS, LEFT; JAMES F. OYSTER, SUPT., RIGHT

DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA PUBLIC SCHOOLS. SECRETARY OF WAR DICKINISON PRESE...

A group of men standing next to each other in front of a crowd. Public domain portrait photograph, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

Alfred and Willie, two young oyster fishers in Mobile Bay. A few, but not many of these youngsters are found on the oyster boats. Location: Bayou La Batre, Alabama.

Alfred and Willie, two young oyster fishers in Mobile Bay. A few, but ...

Picryl description: Public domain image of a fishing boat, free to use, no copyright restrictions.

DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA PUBLIC SCHOOLS. SECRETARY OF WAR DICKINISON PRESENTING BANNER TO WINNING CADETS. GENERAL TASKER BLISS, LEFT; JAMES F. OYSTER, SUPT., RIGHT

DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA PUBLIC SCHOOLS. SECRETARY OF WAR DICKINISON PRESE...

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Oyster barge starting for the reef, Mobile Bay. Location: Bayou La Batre, Alabama.

Oyster barge starting for the reef, Mobile Bay. Location: Bayou La Ba...

Photo shows the Wyandotte of New Orleans with a small boat trailing behind, and three crew members. Identified as the working boat of Raymond Barbour Sr. (Source: T. Taylor and W. Barbour Jemison, August, 2015)

Group of oyster shuckers working in canning factory of Dunbar, Lopez, Dukate Co. All but the very smallest babies work. All began at 3:30 A.M. expected to work until 5 P.M. The little girl in center working. Her mother says she is a real help to her. About 300 workers. Location: Dunbar, Louisiana.

Group of oyster shuckers working in canning factory of Dunbar, Lopez, ...

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.

These little ones, and many others, work in the Peerless Oyster Co. Location: Bay St. Louis, Mississippi.

These little ones, and many others, work in the Peerless Oyster Co. L...

Picryl description: Public domain image of a rural landscape, horses, horse riding, farm animals, farmers, livestock, free to use, no copyright restrictions image.

5:00 P.M. One of the little oyster shuckers toting the baby home after a day, beginning at 4:00 A.M., spent shucking oysters and tending the baby. Location: Pass Christian, Mississippi.

5:00 P.M. One of the little oyster shuckers toting the baby home after...

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

Carrie, a seven year old oyster shucker at Pass Packing Co., going home at 5:00 P.M. after a day beginning at 4:00 A.M., and spent shucking oysters and tending the baby. A common practice among these too young to work all the time. Location: Pass Christian, Mississippi.

Carrie, a seven year old oyster shucker at Pass Packing Co., going hom...

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Maud Daly, five years old. Grace Daly, three years old. Pick shrimp at the Peerless Oyster Co. Their mother said they both help. Their sister said the little one was the fastest. Many other little ones like them working here. Location: Bay St. Louis, Mississippi.

Maud Daly, five years old. Grace Daly, three years old. Pick shrimp at...

Picryl description: Public domain image of children, kids, free to use, no copyright restrictions.

Some of the shrimp-pickers in an Oyster Co. The bosses refused to allow the children to be in the photo, so I was compelled to wait until they had gone home to dinner, before I could get this. Location: Bay St. Louis, Mississippi.

Some of the shrimp-pickers in an Oyster Co. The bosses refused to allo...

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

Oyster barge approaching oyster fleet fishing on the reef. Location: Mobile Bay, Alabama.

Oyster barge approaching oyster fleet fishing on the reef. Location: ...

Picryl description: Public domain image of a fishing boat, free to use, no copyright restrictions.

Two of the young oyster shuckers and baby-tenders going home at 5:00 P.M. after a day begun at 4:00 A.M. and spent shucking oysters and tending baby. Smallest one is "Teeny." Other is Sophie. Location: Pass Christian, Mississippi.

Two of the young oyster shuckers and baby-tenders going home at 5:00 P...

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

Emma Kelly, eight years old, picks shrimp in the Peerless Oyster Co. Many like her worked from 3:00 A.M. until 4:00 P.M. Location: Bay St. Louis, Mississippi.

Emma Kelly, eight years old, picks shrimp in the Peerless Oyster Co. M...

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

All these pick shrimp at the Oyster Co. I had to take photo while bosses were at dinner as they refused to permit the children to be in photos. Out of 60 workers, 15 were apparently under 12 years. Location: Bay St. Louis, Mississippi.

All these pick shrimp at the Oyster Co. I had to take photo while boss...

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Shrimp-pickers in Peerless Oyster Co. Photo taken just as they stood. On other side of the shed, still younger children were working. Out of sixty working (only half were there) I counted fifteen apparently under twelve years old. Some three, four, and five years old were picking too. Parents acknowledged ages and fact that they worked some. Boss said they went to work at 3:00 A.M., and would quit about 3 or 4 P.M. Location: Bay St. Louis, Mississippi.

Shrimp-pickers in Peerless Oyster Co. Photo taken just as they stood. ...

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Little Teeny, one of the smallest oyster shuckers at Pass Christian, Miss. Did not know how old she was. Location: Pass Christian, Mississippi.

Little Teeny, one of the smallest oyster shuckers at Pass Christian, M...

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Oyster barge approaching the oyster fleet on the reef, Mobile Bay. Location: Mobile Bay, Alabama.

Oyster barge approaching the oyster fleet on the reef, Mobile Bay. Lo...

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John Velcich, ten years old, picks shrimp at Peerless Oyster Co. This is his third year at the work. Earns 55 cents a day. His hands were all sore and swelled up from the acid in the shrimp. Brother Tony, eight years old, picks some too, but is sick now. Location: Bay St. Louis, Mississippi.

John Velcich, ten years old, picks shrimp at Peerless Oyster Co. This ...

Picryl description: Public domain vintage artistic photograph, free to use, no copyright restrictions image.

A group of shrimp pickers in Peerless Oyster Co., working during the short noon recess. Many workers, including the children, utilize part of the lunch time this way, when there is a lunch time allowed. In many canneries, they snatch their lunches as best they may while the work goes on and others are getting ahead of them. Location: Bay St. Louis, Mississippi.

A group of shrimp pickers in Peerless Oyster Co., working during the s...

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

One of the young oyster shuckers. Location: Pass Christian, Mississippi.

One of the young oyster shuckers. Location: Pass Christian, Mississip...

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

Joseph Velcich[?], seven years old. Beginning to pick shrimp for Peerless Oyster Co. Location: Bay St. Louis, Mississippi.

Joseph Velcich[?], seven years old. Beginning to pick shrimp for Peerl...

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Oyster boats loading the barge. The Reef. Location: Mobile Bay, Alabama.

Oyster boats loading the barge. The Reef. Location: Mobile Bay, Alaba...

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Group of oyster shuckers. Even little Tenny on the left shucks. She did not know how old she was. Location: Pass Christian, Mississippi.

Group of oyster shuckers. Even little Tenny on the left shucks. She di...

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Young oyster shuckers. Location: Pass Christian, Mississippi.

Young oyster shuckers. Location: Pass Christian, Mississippi.

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Oyster boat with load coming up to the barge to unload. Location: Mobile Bay, Alabama.

Oyster boat with load coming up to the barge to unload. Location: Mob...

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Oyster fishing on the reef. Found a few young boys about 12 years old, but not many. Location: Mobile Bay, Alabama.

Oyster fishing on the reef. Found a few young boys about 12 years old,...

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Fred, a young oyster fisher; working on an oyster boat in Mobile Bay, the Reef, near Bayou La Batre, said he was fourteen, but not likely. Location: Bayou La Batre, Alabama.

Fred, a young oyster fisher; working on an oyster boat in Mobile Bay, ...

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Roosevelt, Oyster Bay - Glass negative photogrpah. Public domain.

Roosevelt, Oyster Bay - Glass negative photogrpah. Public domain.

Photo shows President Theodore Roosevelt, Oyster Bay, Long Island, New York. (Source: Flickr Commons project, 2008)

Roosevelt at Oyster Bay - Public domain portrait photograph

Roosevelt at Oyster Bay - Public domain portrait photograph

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Roosevelt at Oyster Bay - Glass negative photogrpah. Public domain.

Roosevelt at Oyster Bay - Glass negative photogrpah. Public domain.

Photo shows President Teddy Roosevelt getting off a train at Oyster Bay, Long Island, following an assassination attempt by John F. Schrank. (Source: Flickr Commons project, 2008, and Washington Post article, 10/22/12)

Roosevelt at Oyster Bay - Public domain photograph

Roosevelt at Oyster Bay - Public domain photograph

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Roosevelt at Oyster Bay - Glass negative photogrpah. Public domain.

Roosevelt at Oyster Bay - Glass negative photogrpah. Public domain.

Photo shows U.S. President Teddy Roosevelt getting off a train at Oyster Bay, Long Island, following an assassination attempt by John F. Schrank. (Source: Flickr Commons project, 2008, and Washington Post artic... More

Bertha, a six-year old oyster shucker and her older sister. Father and mother work also. All of them make from $9. to $15. a week. Maggioni Canning Co. Location: Port Royal, South Carolina.

Bertha, a six-year old oyster shucker and her older sister. Father and...

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Ten-year old Sephie, a young oyster shucker, says she does six pots of oysters a day. Her mother works also. "She don't go to school. Works all the time." Maggioni Canning Co. Location: Port Royal, South Carolina.

Ten-year old Sephie, a young oyster shucker, says she does six pots of...

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Roosevelt reaches Oyster Bay - Glass negative photogrpah. Public domain.

Roosevelt reaches Oyster Bay - Glass negative photogrpah. Public domai...

Photo shows President Teddy Roosevelt getting off a train at Oyster Bay, Long Island, following an assassination attempt by John F. Schrank. Col. Cecil Lyons is behind him on the train. (Source: Flickr Commons ... More

REID, SIR GEORGE. FORMER AUSTRALIAN PREMIER. RIGHT, WITH JAMES OYSTER, COMMR. OF D.C.

REID, SIR GEORGE. FORMER AUSTRALIAN PREMIER. RIGHT, WITH JAMES OYSTER,...

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7 year old oyster shucker. Speaks no English. Father and mother earn about $15 a week, and this little one works steady and her six year old brother same. Lowden Canning Co. Location: Bluffton, South Carolina.

7 year old oyster shucker. Speaks no English. Father and mother earn a...

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

7-year old Rosie. Regular oyster shucker. Her second year at it. Illiterate. Works all day. Shucks only a few pots a day. (Showing process) Varn & Platt Canning Co. Location: Bluffton, South Carolina.

7-year old Rosie. Regular oyster shucker. Her second year at it. Illit...

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Rosie, (on the left) regular oyster shucker. A smaller one will be working soon. Varn and Platt Canning Co. Location: Bluffton, South Carolina.

Rosie, (on the left) regular oyster shucker. A smaller one will be wor...

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7-year old Rosie. Regular oyster shucker. Her second year at it. Illiterate. Works all day. Shucks only a few pots a day. (Showing process) Varn & Platt Canning Co. Location: Bluffton, South Carolina.

7-year old Rosie. Regular oyster shucker. Her second year at it. Illit...

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[22 year old father and wife who worked in oyster cannery. He said "We bring the baby (2 months old) down to the shucking shed 4 A.M. and she stays in the cradle until night. We earn about $12. a week. The mother does housework as well as the factory work. Varn & Platt Canning Co.] Location: [Bluffton, South Carolina]

[22 year old father and wife who worked in oyster cannery. He said "We...

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A crowd of negro oyster shuckers. On the Atlantic Coast the negroes are employed more than the whites, but they do not work the little ones so much. Varn & Platt Canning Co. Location: Bluffton, South Carolina.

A crowd of negro oyster shuckers. On the Atlantic Coast the negroes ar...

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