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Frank F. Gibson, 1305 Linden St. Western Union Telegraph Co. Messenger No. 7. 14 years of age. 1 year in service. Visits houses of prostitution. Guides soldiers to segregated district. Smokes. Still at school and works from 8:30 P.M. to 12:30 A.M. Investigator, Edward F. Brown.  Location: Wilmington, Delaware / Photo by Louis [i.e. Lewis] W. Hine, May, 1910.

Frank F. Gibson, 1305 Linden St. Western Union Telegraph Co. Messenger...

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Plan du camp retranchè à Wilmington pour y couvrir notre hospital apres la Battaille de Brandywine.
Instantaneous view of Market St., Wilmington, [Delaware,] on market day

Instantaneous view of Market St., Wilmington, [Delaware,] on market da...

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Woman and boy overlooking the river

Woman and boy overlooking the river

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Wilmington, Del : 1874 - Vintage map, Norman B. Leventhal Collection

Wilmington, Del : 1874 - Vintage map, Norman B. Leventhal Collection

Wilmington, Delaware Courtesy of Boston Public Library

Panoramic map of Wilmington, Del. 1874.

Panoramic map of Wilmington, Del. 1874.

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Map of New Castle County, Delaware : from actual surveys & recotds /

Map of New Castle County, Delaware : from actual surveys & recotds /

General-content county map showing hundreds (townships), rural buildings, and householders' names; city insets (save Wilmington) show real-property tracts (lots), building coverage, and some owners' names. Hand... More

Schooner "John R. Beigen" (wood) Jackson & Shark Co., builder, Wilmington, Del.

Schooner "John R. Beigen" (wood) Jackson & Shark Co., builder, Wilming...

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Building the John G. Christopher [at Wilmington, Del. 1892. Steamship was re-named Winyah]

Building the John G. Christopher [at Wilmington, Del. 1892. Steamship ...

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

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

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Press tent and Roosevelt-Dupont wedding. Wilmington, Del., July 1. The press tent outside Owl's Nest, home of the Duponts, where hundreds of news writers filed their stories on the Roosevelt Dupont wedding

Press tent and Roosevelt-Dupont wedding. Wilmington, Del., July 1. The...

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Birdseye view of Wilmington, Del. / George A. Wolf.

Birdseye view of Wilmington, Del. / George A. Wolf.

Postcard shows panoramic view of Wilmington, Delaware. G 61845 U.S. Copyright Office.

[Harry Silverstein, Newsboy, 703 W. 6th St., 7 years old. Sells papers, (selling 3 months average earnings 25 cents per week). Father working Morocco Mills, earns $18 weekly. Boy's earnings not needed at home. Don't smoke. Visits saloons. Works 8 hours per day. Edward F. Brown, Investigator. ].  Location: Wilmington, Delaware / Photo by Lewis W. Hine.

[Harry Silverstein, Newsboy, 703 W. 6th St., 7 years old. Sells papers...

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

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

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Girl and boys selling papers. Edward F. Brown, Investigator.  Location: Wilmington, Delaware / Photo by Lewis W. Hine.

Girl and boys selling papers. Edward F. Brown, Investigator. Location...

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[Donald Mallick, (#1513.) And Myrtle Mallick. Myrtle is 8 years. Selling papers 1  years, average earnings 35 cents per day. Sells from choice. Begs pennies and works "last paper" scheme. Earnings not needed at home. Visits saloons. (general report for further information.) Edward F. Brown, Investigator ].  Location: Wilmington, Delaware / Photo by Lewis W. Hine.

[Donald Mallick, (#1513.) And Myrtle Mallick. Myrtle is 8 years. Selli...

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[Groups of girls workers at the gate of the American Tobacco Co., Wilmington, Delaware, noon period, May 24, 1910. Young girls obviously under 14 years of age, who work about 10 hours a day every day except Saturday. Investigator, Edward F. Brown]  Location: Wilmington, Delaware / Photo by Louis [i.e. Lewis] W. Hine, May, 1910]

[Groups of girls workers at the gate of the American Tobacco Co., Wilm...

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Charles Gibbon, Postal Telegraph Messenger. 14 years of age, 2 months in service. Don't smoke. Visits houses of prostitution, works form 8 A.M. to 6 P.M.  Location: Wilmington, Delaware.

Charles Gibbon, Postal Telegraph Messenger. 14 years of age, 2 months ...

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Where some of the newsboy's money goes.  Location: Wilmington, Delaware.

Where some of the newsboy's money goes. Location: Wilmington, Delawar...

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Where the newsboy's money goes. Investigator, Edward F. Brown.  Location: Wilmington, Delaware / Photo by Louis [i.e. Lewis] W. Hine, May, 1910.

Where the newsboy's money goes. Investigator, Edward F. Brown. Locati...

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George H. Bogart, 720 Pine Street. Market vender, 11 years of age. Tends stand for 1 year. Father owns same, Gets 25 cents per week. Norman Colt, 331 E. 7th St. Market vender, 12 years old, working for one year at stand 831 King St., vegetables. Works of own volition. Money not needed at home but wanted for spending money.  Location: Wilmington, Delaware.

George H. Bogart, 720 Pine Street. Market vender, 11 years of age. Ten...

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[Groups of girls workers at the gate of the American Tobacco Co., Wilmington, Delaware, noon period, May 24, 1910. Young girls obviously under 14 years of age, who work about 10 hours a day every day except Saturday. Investigator, Edward F. Brown].  Location: Wilmington, Delaware / Photo by Louis [i.e. Lewis] W. Hine, May, 1910]

[Groups of girls workers at the gate of the American Tobacco Co., Wilm...

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[Groups of workers in Hand Silk Mill.]  Location: Wilmington, Delaware.

[Groups of workers in Hand Silk Mill.] Location: Wilmington, Delaware...

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Young venders at King Street Market, Wilmington, Del.  Location: Wilmington, Delaware.

Young venders at King Street Market, Wilmington, Del. Location: Wilmi...

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Walter Ray, 400 Walnut St. 8 years of age. Selling papers 1 year. Average earnings 35 cents per week. Selling papers own choice. Don't smoke. Earnings not needed at home. Visits saloons. Works 5 hours per day. Investigator, Edward F. Brown.  Location: Wilmington, Delaware / Photo by Lewis W. Hine., May, 1910.

Walter Ray, 400 Walnut St. 8 years of age. Selling papers 1 year. Aver...

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Young vendor.  Location: Wilmington, Delaware.

Young vendor. Location: Wilmington, Delaware.

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Thomas Panasares [i.e., Panasaros?] and Thomas Panasaros (cousin) Arrange balls in pool room at 711 Market St. 12 and 14 years respectively. Go to school. Work for father and uncle, respectively, who owns pool room. Investigator found these two boys at work after midnight on Saturday, May 21. Investigator, Edward F. Brown.  Location: Wilmington, Delaware / Photo by Lewis W. Hine., May, 1910.

Thomas Panasares [i.e., Panasaros?] and Thomas Panasaros (cousin) Arra...

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Joseph Wench, newsboy, 315 W. 2nd St. 7 years of age. Selling papers 2 years Average earnings 50 cents per week. Selling papers own choice. Earnings not needed at home. Visits saloons. Works 6 hours per day. Mother and father separated. Lives with grandmother. This boy was found on King St. (marked), eating rotted orange which he picked up from the gutter. He was bare footed, shabbily clad and seemed under fed. When asked whether grandmother needed his earnings, he replied that she was comfortable and that he wanted money to go to moving pictures and buy candy. May, 1910 Investigator, Edward F. Brown.  Location: Wilmington, Delaware / Photo by Lewis W. Hine.

Joseph Wench, newsboy, 315 W. 2nd St. 7 years of age. Selling papers 2...

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[Groups of girls workers at the gate of the American Tobacco Co., Wilmington, Delaware, noon period, May 24, 1910. Young girls obviously under 14 years of age, who work about 10 hours a day every day except Saturday. Investigator, Edward F. Brown].  Location: Wilmington, Delaware / Photo by Louis [i.e. Lewis] W. Hine, May, 1910.

[Groups of girls workers at the gate of the American Tobacco Co., Wilm...

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Arthur H. Toody, 536 Market St. Newsboy, 8 years of age. Selling papers 1 years [sic] Average earnings 20 cents per week. Selling newspapers own choice. Earnings not needed at home. Don't smoke. Visits saloons. Works 5 hours per day. Wants money for moving picture. May, 1910. Investigator, Edward F. Brown.  Location: Wilmington, Delaware / Photo by Lewis W. Hine.

Arthur H. Toody, 536 Market St. Newsboy, 8 years of age. Selling paper...

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

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

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Groups of girl workers at the gate of the American Tobacco Co., Wilmington, Delaware, noon period, May 24, 1910. Young girls obviously under 14 years of age, who work about 10 hours a day every day except Saturday. Investigator, Edward F. Brown.  Location: Wilmington, Delaware / Photo by Louis [i.e. Lewis] W. Hine, May, 1910.

Groups of girl workers at the gate of the American Tobacco Co., Wilmin...

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[John Towers, 627 S. Connell Street. Postal Telegraph Company, Messenger # 9. 15 years of age. In service 1 year. Visits houses of prostitution. Sometimes smokes. Edward F. Brown, Investigator. ].  Location: Wilmington, Delaware / Photo by Lewis W. Hine.

[John Towers, 627 S. Connell Street. Postal Telegraph Company, Messeng...

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[Harry Silverstein, Newsboy, 703 W. 6th St., 7 years old. Sells papers, (selling 3 months average earnings 25 cents per week). Father working Morocco Mills, earns $18 weekly. Boy's earnings not needed at home. Don't smoke. Visits saloons. Works 8 hours per day. Edward F. Brown, Investigator. ].  Location: Wilmington, Delaware / Photo by Lewis W. Hine.

[Harry Silverstein, Newsboy, 703 W. 6th St., 7 years old. Sells papers...

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Earl Kelly, 116 E. 2% [i.e., 2nd?] Street. 9 years of age. Selling papers 2 weeks. Average earnings 10 cents per day. Sells from choice. Earnings not needed home. Don't smoke. Visits saloons. On Sunday, May 22d this boy was found on the street at 6 P.M. Edward F. Brown, Investigator.  Location: Wilmington, Delaware / Photo by Lewis W. Hine.

Earl Kelly, 116 E. 2% [i.e., 2nd?] Street. 9 years of age. Selling pap...

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Al. Brown, newsboy, 219 W. 2nd [3rd?] St. 11 years of age. Selling newspaper 3 years. Average earnings 50 cents per week. Father merchant tailor, $26 weekly. Selling papers own choice. Earnings not needed at home. Don't smoke. Visits saloons. Works 7 hours a day. Wants money to spend . Investigator, Edward F. Brown.  Location: Wilmington, Delaware / Photo by Lewis W. Hine., May, 1910.

Al. Brown, newsboy, 219 W. 2nd [3rd?] St. 11 years of age. Selling new...

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Karl Witklwskr, 812 Walnut St., Market vender. 11 years of age. 1 year at work. Works of own choice. Earns percentage of money received from stand, amounting to an average of 50 cents a week. Money not needed at home. Works of own volition. Investigator, Edward F. Brown.  Location: Wilmington, Delaware / Photo by Louis W. Hine, May, 1910.

Karl Witklwskr, 812 Walnut St., Market vender. 11 years of age. 1 year...

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Group of children playing on the stoop of a house next to 229 Tatnall St., a reputed house of prostitution. Investigator, Edward F. Brown.  Location: Wilmington, Delaware / Photo by Louis W. Hine, May, 1910.

Group of children playing on the stoop of a house next to 229 Tatnall ...

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Andy Kormack, 9 years old, and Samuel Kormack, 7 years old, Newsboys. 1712 Church St. Andy been selling papers 2 years. Average earnings 50 cents week. Earnings not needed at home. Sells papers from choice. Don't smoke. Works 6 hours daily. Samuel, selling papers 1  years, average earnings, 50 cents week. Sells from choice. Works from choice. Don't smoke. Works 5 [...]  Location: Wilmington, Delaware.

Andy Kormack, 9 years old, and Samuel Kormack, 7 years old, Newsboys. ...

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Where some of the newsboy's money goes.  Location: Wilmington, Delaware.

Where some of the newsboy's money goes. Location: Wilmington, Delawar...

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Harry Silverstein, Newsboy, 703 W. 6th St., 7 years old. Sells papers, (selling 3 months average earnings 25 cents per week). Father working Morocco Mills, earns $18 weekly. Boy's earnings not needed at home. Don't smoke. Visits saloons. Works 8 hours per day. Edward F. Brown, Investigator.  Location: Wilmington, Delaware / Photo by Lewis W. Hine.

Harry Silverstein, Newsboy, 703 W. 6th St., 7 years old. Sells papers,...

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In the shadow of City Hall, selling vegetables at 515 King St., Wilmington, Delaware. Investigator, Edward F. Brown.  Location: Wilmington, Delaware / Photo by Louis [i.e. Lewis] W. Hine, May, 1910.

In the shadow of City Hall, selling vegetables at 515 King St., Wilmin...

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Thomas Panasares [i.e., Panasaros?], Thomas Panasaros (cousin). Arrange balls in pool room at 711 Market St. 12 and 14 years respectively. Go to school. Work for father and uncle, respectively, who owns pool room. Investigator found these two boys at work after midnight on Saturday, May 21. Investigator, Edward F. Brown.  Location: Wilmington, Delaware / Photo by Lewis W. Hine., May, 1910.

Thomas Panasares [i.e., Panasaros?], Thomas Panasaros (cousin). Arrang...

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[Groups of girls workers at the gate of the American Tobacco Co., Wilmington, Delaware, noon period, May 24, 1910. Young girls obviously under 14 years of age, who work about 10 hours a day every day except Saturday. Investigator, Edward F. Brown.]  Location: Wilmington, Delaware / Photo by Louis [i.e. Lewis] W. Hine, May, 1910]

[Groups of girls workers at the gate of the American Tobacco Co., Wilm...

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Newsboy smoking cigarets [sic] on 4th & Orange Sts. Investigator, Edward F. Brown Wilmington, Delaware.  Location: Wilmington, Delaware / Photo by Louis [i.e. Lewis] W. Hine, May, 1910.

Newsboy smoking cigarets [sic] on 4th & Orange Sts. Investigator, Edwa...

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Groups of workers in Delaware Hosiery Mill.  Location: Wilmington, Delaware.

Groups of workers in Delaware Hosiery Mill. Location: Wilmington, Del...

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Group of newsboys at Evening Journal Office. Investigator, Edward F. Brown.  Location: Wilmington, Delaware / Photo by Louis [i.e. Lewis] W. Hine, May, 1910.

Group of newsboys at Evening Journal Office. Investigator, Edward F. B...

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Robert Reynolds, newsboy, 228 Parrish St. 14 years of age. Selling papers 4 weeks. Average earnings 50 cents per week. Own choice. Earnings not needed at home. Visits saloons. Don't smoke. Investigator, Edward F. Brown.  Location: Wilmington, Delaware / Photo by Lewis W. Hine., May, 1910.

Robert Reynolds, newsboy, 228 Parrish St. 14 years of age. Selling pap...

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Where some of the newsboy's money goes.  Location: Wilmington, Delaware.

Where some of the newsboy's money goes. Location: Wilmington, Delawar...

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John Gibson, Newsboy, 13 years of age. Selling newspapers 7 years. Average earnings $1.25 per week. Selling newspapers own choice. Smokes. Visits saloons. Works 9 hours per day. John's brother is a messenger who directed investigator to a number of houses of prostitution, on Tatnall and Orange Sts. Investigator, Edward F. Brown.  Location: Wilmington, Delaware / Photo by Lewis W. Hine., May, 1910.

John Gibson, Newsboy, 13 years of age. Selling newspapers 7 years. Ave...

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Nardie[?] Diffondall, 328 E. 8th St. 7 years of age. Selling papers 1 year. Average earnings 25 cents per week. Selling newspapers own choice. Don't smoke. Earnings not needed at home. Visits saloons. Works "last paper" scheme. Investigator, Edward F. Brown.  Location: Wilmington, Delaware / Photo by Lewis W. Hine., May, 1910.

Nardie[?] Diffondall, 328 E. 8th St. 7 years of age. Selling papers 1 ...

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James Morgan, 119 French St. Newsboy. 9 years of age. Selling newspaper 4 years. Average earnings 50 cents per week. Selling papers own choice. Don't smoke. Visits saloons. Works 6 hours per day. Investigator, Edward F. Brown.  Location: Wilmington, Delaware / Photo by Lewis W. Hine., May, 1910.

James Morgan, 119 French St. Newsboy. 9 years of age. Selling newspape...

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[Groups of workers in Hand Silk Mill.]  Location: Wilmington, Delaware.

[Groups of workers in Hand Silk Mill.] Location: Wilmington, Delaware...

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Leo Franklin, 419 E. 3d St. 12 years of age. Selling papers 2 years. Average earnings 50 cents a day. Selling papers own choice. Earnings not needed at home. Visits saloons. Don't smoke. Investigator, Edward F. Brown.  Location: Wilmington, Delaware / Photo by Lewis W. Hine., May, 1910.

Leo Franklin, 419 E. 3d St. 12 years of age. Selling papers 2 years. A...

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Groups of workers in Hand's Silk Mill.  Location: Wilmington, Delaware.

Groups of workers in Hand's Silk Mill. Location: Wilmington, Delaware...

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William Lynch, 11 years of age, and Cornelius Lynch, 9 years of age, 607 ["606" crossed out] E. 6th Street. Newsboys. William has been selling papers 4 years, average earnings 25 cents per week. Sells from choice. Don't smoke. Visits saloons. Works 5 hours a day. Cornelius selling 3 years, average earnings 35 cents a week. Earnings not needed at home. Sells from choice. Don't smoke. Visits saloons. Works 7 hours a day. Edward F. Brown, Investigator.  Location: Wilmington, Delaware / Photo by Lewis W. Hine.

William Lynch, 11 years of age, and Cornelius Lynch, 9 years of age, 6...

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A gang of newsies at the office of "Every Evening." "Everybody in this gang sells." Investigator, Edward F. Brown.  Location: Wilmington, Delaware / Photo by Louis [i.e. Lewis] W. Hine, May, 1910.

A gang of newsies at the office of "Every Evening." "Everybody in this...

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Elwood Palmer Cooper, 838 French St. (colored). Helper on miller's wagon. 7 years of age. Helper for one year. Carries bags of flour, weighing 25 pounds, from wagon to stores. Receives 25 cents per week. Money not needed at home. Wants money to spend. Investigator, Edward F. Brown.  Location: Wilmington, Delaware / Photo by Lewis W. Hine, May 1910.

Elwood Palmer Cooper, 838 French St. (colored). Helper on miller's wag...

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

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

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Groups of workers in Delaware Hosiery Mill.  Location: Wilmington, Delaware.

Groups of workers in Delaware Hosiery Mill. Location: Wilmington, Del...

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Barney Goldstein, 83 W. 5th St. Newsboy, 10 years of age. Selling newspapers 1 year. Average earnings 50 cents per week. Selling papers own choice. Don't smoke. Visits saloons. Works 5 hours per day. Investigator, Edward F. Brown.  Location: Wilmington, Delaware / Photo by Lewis W. Hine., May, 1910.

Barney Goldstein, 83 W. 5th St. Newsboy, 10 years of age. Selling news...

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Louis Birch, 4th & Pine Sts. Newsboy, 12 years of age. Just started selling. Made 10 cents one day. Father dead. While not under any compulsion to sell papers, Louis, of his own accord, took it up in order to help support his widowed mother. Louis is a brother of Stanley Birch, whose full history is contained in the text of the general report. Louis stays out until 12:30 every night and goes with his brother, Stanley, who is a messenger, on all calls because Stanley is afraid to be out on the street alone at night. Louis is clean, bright and willing. Visits saloons. Don't smoke. Works 9 hours per day. Gives money to mother. , May 1910. Investigator, Edward F. Brown.  Location: Wilmington, Delaware / Photo by Lewis W. Hine.

Louis Birch, 4th & Pine Sts. Newsboy, 12 years of age. Just started se...

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2/5 of Wilmington, Del.,  Panoramic Photograph

2/5 of Wilmington, Del., Panoramic Photograph

J174718 U.S. Copyright Office Copyright deposit; Royal Studio; October 28, 1912. Copyright claimant's address: 407 Market St., Wilmington, Del.

Wilmington, Delaware - Vintage map, Norman B. Leventhal Collection

Wilmington, Delaware - Vintage map, Norman B. Leventhal Collection

Map of Wilmington Courtesy of Boston Public Library

H. Rodney Sharp, Wilmington, Del. Statues and gates

H. Rodney Sharp, Wilmington, Del. Statues and gates

Gift; Schleisner estate; 2002 (AP 386) In 2004, the Library contracted with Chicago Albumen Works to preserve this deteriorating acetate negative by removing and relaxing the emulsion layer (the pellicle) and p... More

H. Rodney Sharp, Wilmington, Del. Statues and gates

H. Rodney Sharp, Wilmington, Del. Statues and gates

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Sidewalk scene near 1st and Market Street, Wilmington, Delaware

Sidewalk scene near 1st and Market Street, Wilmington, Delaware

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A black and white photo of a man standing in front of a store. Great Depression FSA photogpraph

A black and white photo of a man standing in front of a store. Great D...

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Owl's Nest well guarded for wedding. Wilmington, Del., July 1. Extreme precautions were taken at Owl's Nest home of the Duponts, following wedding of Franklin D. Roosevelt, Jr., and Ethel Dupont yesterday. State troopers halted each car and the occupants had to show proper credintials before allowed to proceed into the grounds for the reception, 7/1/37

Owl's Nest well guarded for wedding. Wilmington, Del., July 1. Extreme...

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Soldiers guard Dupont home. Wilmington, Del. July 1. A cordon of soldiers aided state troopers in guarding the entrance to Owl's Nest, Dupont estate, as guest arrived for the Roosevelt-Dupont wedding yesterday, 7/1/37

Soldiers guard Dupont home. Wilmington, Del. July 1. A cordon of soldi...

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Pierre S. Dupont High School, Wilmington, Delaware

Pierre S. Dupont High School, Wilmington, Delaware

Photograph shows exterior view of the Pierre S. Dupont High School from the street, in Wilmington, Delaware. Illus. in: Survey of the architecture of completed projects of the Public Works Administration / C.W.... More

P. Loch, residence in Wilmington, Delaware. Exterior

P. Loch, residence in Wilmington, Delaware. Exterior

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P. Loch, residence in Wilmington, Delaware. Exterior

P. Loch, residence in Wilmington, Delaware. Exterior

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Mr. and Mrs. Pierre S. Dupont III, residence on Rockland Ave., Wilmington, Delaware. Living room, to fireplace

Mr. and Mrs. Pierre S. Dupont III, residence on Rockland Ave., Wilming...

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Mr. and Mrs. Pierre S. Dupont III, residence on Rockland Ave., Wilmington, Delaware. Morning room I

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Mr. and Mrs. Pierre S. Dupont III, residence on Rockland Ave., Wilmington, Delaware. Library, to sofa

Mr. and Mrs. Pierre S. Dupont III, residence on Rockland Ave., Wilming...

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Mr. and Mrs. Pierre S. Dupont III, residence on Rockland Ave., Wilmington, Delaware. Morning room I

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Mr. and Mrs. Pierre S. Dupont III, residence on Rockland Ave., Wilmington, Delaware. Dining room, to windows

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Mr. and Mrs. Pierre S. Dupont III, residence on Rockland Ave., Wilmington, Delaware. Master bedroom

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Mr. and Mrs. Pierre S. Dupont III, residence on Rockland Ave., Wilmington, Delaware. Dining room, to windows

Mr. and Mrs. Pierre S. Dupont III, residence on Rockland Ave., Wilming...

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Mr. and Mrs. Pierre S. Dupont III, residence on Rockland Ave., Wilmington, Delaware. Dining room, to sideboard

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Mr. and Mrs. Pierre S. Dupont III, residence on Rockland Ave., Wilmington, Delaware. Living room, to sunroom

Mr. and Mrs. Pierre S. Dupont III, residence on Rockland Ave., Wilming...

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Mr. and Mrs. Pierre S. Dupont III, residence on Rockland Ave., Wilmington, Delaware. Dining room, to fireplace

Mr. and Mrs. Pierre S. Dupont III, residence on Rockland Ave., Wilming...

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Mr. and Mrs. Pierre S. Dupont III, residence on Rockland Ave., Wilmington, Delaware. Dining room, to fireplace

Mr. and Mrs. Pierre S. Dupont III, residence on Rockland Ave., Wilming...

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Mr. and Mrs. Pierre S. Dupont III, residence on Rockland Ave., Wilmington, Delaware. Living room, to piano

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Mr. and Mrs. Pierre S. Dupont III, residence on Rockland Ave., Wilmington, Delaware. Living room, to piano

Mr. and Mrs. Pierre S. Dupont III, residence on Rockland Ave., Wilming...

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Mr. and Mrs. Pierre S. Dupont III, residence on Rockland Ave., Wilmington, Delaware. Living room, to fireplace

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Mr. and Mrs. Pierre S. Dupont III, residence on Rockland Ave., Wilmington, Delaware. Living room, to sunroom

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Mr. and Mrs. Pierre S. Dupont III, residence on Rockland Ave., Wilmington, Delaware. Morning room II

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Mr. and Mrs. Pierre S. Dupont III, residence on Rockland Ave., Wilmington, Delaware. Living room, to windows

Mr. and Mrs. Pierre S. Dupont III, residence on Rockland Ave., Wilming...

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Mr. and Mrs. Pierre S. Dupont III, residence on Rockland Ave., Wilmington, Delaware. Library, to fireplace

Mr. and Mrs. Pierre S. Dupont III, residence on Rockland Ave., Wilming...

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Mr. and Mrs. Pierre S. Dupont III, residence on Rockland Ave., Wilmington, Delaware. Dining room, to sideboard

Mr. and Mrs. Pierre S. Dupont III, residence on Rockland Ave., Wilming...

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Mr. and Mrs. Pierre S. Dupont III, residence on Rockland Ave., Wilmington, Delaware. Morning room II

Mr. and Mrs. Pierre S. Dupont III, residence on Rockland Ave., Wilming...

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Mr. and Mrs. Pierre S. Dupont III, residence on Rockland Ave., Wilmington, Delaware. Library, to fireplace

Mr. and Mrs. Pierre S. Dupont III, residence on Rockland Ave., Wilming...

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Mr. and Mrs. Pierre S. Dupont III, residence on Rockland Ave., Wilmington, Delaware. Living room, to windows

Mr. and Mrs. Pierre S. Dupont III, residence on Rockland Ave., Wilming...

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Rockwood Estate interior in Wilmington, Delaware

Rockwood Estate interior in Wilmington, Delaware

Digital image produced by Carol M. Highsmith to represent her original film transparency; some details may differ between the film and the digital images. Title, date, and keywords provided by the photographer.... More

Portrait of Bessie Bringhurst Galt Smith which hangs in the breakfast room of Rockwood Manor, built by her ancestor, Joseph Shipley II in 1851, in Wilmington, Delaware

Portrait of Bessie Bringhurst Galt Smith which hangs in the breakfast ...

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Rockwood is a 150 year old estate that is now a public park featuring a six acre historic garden and a mansion with a museum in Wilmington, Delaware

Rockwood is a 150 year old estate that is now a public park featuring ...

Digital image produced by Carol M. Highsmith to represent her original film transparency; some details may differ between the film and the digital images. Joseph Shipley, a Quaker merchant banker, built Rockwoo... More

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