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Folger Library copy work. Shakespeare portrait by Zucchero

Folger Library copy work. Shakespeare portrait by Zucchero

William Shakespeare books and illustrations Public domain photograph of 17th-century male portrait, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

To the freeholders of New-York. To-day, Fellow-citizens, most of you have an important work to do, under the immediate eye of the representatives of confederated America.- you are to discover by your conduct, whether you are in earnest or not, i

To the freeholders of New-York. To-day, Fellow-citizens, most of you h...

Available also through the Library of Congress web site in two forms: as facsimile page images and as full text in SGML. Printed Ephemera Collection; Portfolio 111, Folder 16g.

Plan for raising by loan a sum of money for the purpose of carrying on the work of The Schuylkill and Susquehanna Canal till the end of the present year 1794.

Plan for raising by loan a sum of money for the purpose of carrying on...

Title.; Imprint 2.; Transportation.; Not in Evans.; On verso: 6 cents, 1767 Available also through the Library of Congress web site in two forms: as facsimile page images and as full text in SGML. Printed Ephe... More

The closet companion: an help to serious persons, in the important duty of self-examination. Intended to be fixed up on the Christian's usual place of retirement, in order to remind him of, as well as to assist him in, the work ... [Signed] G. B

The closet companion: an help to serious persons, in the important dut...

Imprint 3.; Not in Evans. Available also through the Library of Congress web site in two forms: as facsimile page images and as full text in SGML. Printed Ephemera Collection; Portfolio 46, Folder 1a.

Norwich, (Conn) July 30, 1802. Sir, Presuming you to be a gentleman who is willing to aid and encourage the publication of an invaluable work, I have taken the liberty to present you with a proposal for publishing one of that nature, entitled, a

Norwich, (Conn) July 30, 1802. Sir, Presuming you to be a gentleman wh...

Imprint 2. Available also through the Library of Congress web site in two forms: as facsimile page images and as full text in SGML. Printed Ephemera Collection; Portfolio 4, Folder 18.

Piratical barbarity [Woodcut] Representation of the horrid massacre of the unfortunate crew of the Sloop Eliza-Ann, by the pirates, March 1825. Just published a new and interesting work, entitled Piratical barbarity or the female captire ... and

Piratical barbarity [Woodcut] Representation of the horrid massacre of...

Prospectus.; Parker, Lucretia.; On verso: MC # 09-82-038.405. Available also through the Library of Congress web site in two forms: as facsimile page images and as full text in SGML. Printed Ephemera Collectio... More

To the voters of Washington City. John P. Van Ness, the present mayor, having overcome the "reluctance" which he officially declared had influenced his first acceptance of the office, is now actively engaged in the hopeless work of removing that

To the voters of Washington City. John P. Van Ness, the present mayor,...

Van Ness, John P.; On verso, copy 2: 18 Available also through the Library of Congress web site in two forms: as facsimile page images and as full text in SGML. 2 duplicate copies Printed Ephemera Collection; ... More

Slaughtering Sam'l Work; on his own hook. Alton, Ill's. The subscriber has erected a large and convenient house and pens, in the city of Alton, near Shields' Branch, for the purpose of carrying on the slaughtering and dressing of beef, hogs and

Slaughtering Sam'l Work; on his own hook. Alton, Ill's. The subscriber...

Imprint 3. Available also through the Library of Congress web site in two forms: as facsimile page images and as full text in SGML. Printed Ephemera Collection; Portfolio 16, Folder 26.

New publication.. The true republican: containing the inaugural addresses, together with the first annual address and messages of all the presidents of the United States ... This work is well printed on good paper, and new type, 12 mo size; hand

New publication.. The true republican: containing the inaugural addres...

Prospectus. Available also through the Library of Congress web site in two forms: as facsimile page images and as full text in SGML. Printed Ephemera Collection; Portfolio 154, Folder 7.

To the curious. There is now exhibiting at an ingenious and entertaining variety of historical pieces of wax work ... Richmond: Printed by T. Nicolson, near the Virginia Bank. [n. d.].

To the curious. There is now exhibiting at an ingenious and entertaini...

Available also through the Library of Congress web site in two forms: as facsimile page images and as full text in SGML. Printed Ephemera Collection; Portfolio 188, Folder 36.

A fact. About this time last year, whilst I was working in the employ of Mr. J. T. Towers, a conversation occurred between Mr. Lenox and myself to this effect ... I replied that my day's work was done, that we worked on the ten hour system ... R

A fact. About this time last year, whilst I was working in the employ ...

Available also through the Library of Congress web site in two forms: as facsimile page images and as full text in SGML. Printed Ephemera Collection; Portfolio 200, Folder 8.

Boston investigator. ... Extra. Boston, April 1855. Dear Sir- We wish to make an effort to increase the circulation of the Boston investigator, and believing you to be willing to assist in the work, we take the liberty to forward you our prospec

Boston investigator. ... Extra. Boston, April 1855. Dear Sir- We wish ...

Handwritten on verso: 1855. Available also through the Library of Congress web site in two forms: as facsimile page images and as full text in SGML. Printed Ephemera Collection; Portfolio 62, Folder 2b.

City of Boston. Boston water work ... You are hereby notified that the water will be stopped upon your premises for about three hours, for the purpose of making repairs on the works A. Stanwood. S pt. of Repairs of E. Division. [Nov. 13, 1860].

City of Boston. Boston water work ... You are hereby notified that the...

Handwritten on verso: 1860. Available also through the Library of Congress web site in two forms: as facsimile page images and as full text in SGML. Printed Ephemera Collection; Portfolio 66, Folder 26.

[Sketch of plaster work in ceiling and interior wall]

[Sketch of plaster work in ceiling and interior wall]

Title devised. Inscribed below image: over the speaker on the wall. Formerly Waud no. B-119. Gift, J.P. Morgan, 1919 (DLC/PP-1919:R1.2.883) Forms part of: Morgan collection of Civil War drawings.

Trestle work (no. 1,) on City Point & Army R. R.

Trestle work (no. 1,) on City Point & Army R. R.

Photograph shows a trestle bridge over a creek. The albumen silver print is a photographic printing process that was widely used in the 19th century. It involves coating paper support with a mixture of egg whi... More

Trestle work (no. 2,) on City Point & Army R. R.

Trestle work (no. 2,) on City Point & Army R. R.

Photograph shows cut logs used in construction of a trestle bridge.

The Army telegraph - setting up the wire during an action The Army telegraph - the operator at work / / sketched by Mr. A.R. Waud. A signal station at night / sketched Mr. Theodore R. Davis.

The Army telegraph - setting up the wire during an action The Army tel...

3 illustrations in: Harper's weekly, 1863 Jan. 24, p. 53. Public domain scan of portrait print from Library of Congress, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

... The ladies in charge are happy to announce that they have completed the arrangements for the inauguration of this great work in behalf of the Sanitary and Christian commissions ... [Washington, D. C. Jan. 12, 1864].

... The ladies in charge are happy to announce that they have complete...

Available also through the Library of Congress web site in two forms: as facsimile page images and as full text in SGML. Printed Ephemera Collection; Portfolio 204, Folder 47.

Casemated Field Work in the Union Siege lines at Petersburg

Casemated Field Work in the Union Siege lines at Petersburg

This text refers to DRWG/US - Waud, no. 950 (A size) Title inscribed above text. Inscribed below title: This fine specimen of field fortification, was constructed at an exposed angle of the line of siege works.... More

Patent-office, Washington, D.C.--examiners at work / sketched by Theo. R. Davis.

Patent-office, Washington, D.C.--examiners at work / sketched by Theo....

Illus. in: Harper's weekly, 1869 July 10, p. 445. Public domain photograph - historical image of Washington DC, United States, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

It is a bad rule that don't work both ways / Th. Nast.

It is a bad rule that don't work both ways / Th. Nast.

Uncle Sam speaking to the Geneva court about Alabama claims. Liberty(?) sits in the seat of judgement. Illus. in: Harper's weekly, vol. 16, no. 813, 1872 July 27, cover illustration.

The Tile Club at work / Drawn by C.S. Reinhart.

The Tile Club at work / Drawn by C.S. Reinhart.

Men around table drawing(?) and musicians playing instruments. Illus. in: Harper's weekly, 1880 Jan. 31, pp. 72-73.

Washington, D.C. - the meteorological work of the United States Signal Service. Interior of the "Fact Room," where the weather probabilities are made up

Washington, D.C. - the meteorological work of the United States Signal...

Wood engraving from sketches by H.A. Ogden. Illus. in: Frank Leslie's Illustrated Newspaper, Suppl., 1881 March 19, p. 56 bottom. Reference copies may be in SSF - Meteorology; LOT 4386-L. This record contains u... More

Should a married woman work for money? The effect on herself. Boston. Cambridge literary bureau and press [c. 1892].

Should a married woman work for money? The effect on herself. Boston. ...

Available also through the Library of Congress web site in two forms: as facsimile page images and as full text in SGML. Printed Ephemera Collection; Portfolio 78, Folder 13a.

Denies TVA flood control plan did not work. Washington, D.C., Dec. 2. Appearing before the Joint Congressional Committee Investigating TVA, Theodore B. Parker, Chief TVA Engineer, denied charges of republican members of the Committee that the TVA flood control did not work. Frequent squabbles between House and Senate members of the Committee occurred as Parker was questioned

Denies TVA flood control plan did not work. Washington, D.C., Dec. 2. ...

A black and white photo of a man in a suit. Public domain portrait photograph, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

Rep. Bloom presents sculptress with check from anonymous New Yorker to save home. Washington, D.C., Nov. 18. Early this week a reporter on a local paper discovered that Adelaide Johnson, sculptress, who created the Susan B. Anthony Sufferagist Group in the U.S. Capitol, was about to be evicted from her bare house. She had no means of moving several busts and statues which she had in the house and had set about destroying them. The matter was called to the attention of Rep. Sol Bloom of New York who investigated. An anonymous woman in New York sent a thousand dollars, and other amounts brought the total up to almost $2,000. Rep. Bloom arranged a suitable agreement with the realty company, and now Miss Johnson, shown here receiving the check, will be allowed to stay and continue her work. In the background is a bust of Susan B. Anthony

Rep. Bloom presents sculptress with check from anonymous New Yorker to...

A black and white photo of a man and a woman. Public domain portrait photograph, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

Denies TVA flood control plan did not work. Washington, D.C., Dec. 2. Appearing before the Joint Congressional Committee Investigating TVA, Theodore B. Parker, Chief TVA Engineer, denied charges of republican members of the Committee that the TVA flood control did not work. Frequent squabbles between House and Senate members of the Committee occurred as Parker was questioned

Denies TVA flood control plan did not work. Washington, D.C., Dec. 2. ...

A black and white photo of a man pointing at a map. Public domain portrait photograph, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

The law-mills again at work / Keppler.

The law-mills again at work / Keppler.

Illustration shows "Justice" holding her scales, being buried under an avalanche of paper labeled "Law" as a "Legislator" at the top turns the crank spewing legislation from the U.S. Capitol. Illus. in: Puck, ... More

Praises work of TVA in combating disease. Washington, D.C., Nov. 15. Surgeon General Thomas Parran was the first witness today as the Joint Congressional Committee Investigating the Tennessee Valley Authority resumed it's public hearing at the Capitol. While praising the TVA for the work it has done in combating disease, Dr. Parran termed the south 'the nation's no. 1 health problem.' He said the south had the 'fewest physicians' per capita, the fewest hospitals, and the highest death rate

Praises work of TVA in combating disease. Washington, D.C., Nov. 15. S...

A black and white photo of a man sitting at a desk. Public domain portrait photograph, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

Revetment work on the Missouri River, tightening the cable, Cambridge, Mo.

Revetment work on the Missouri River, tightening the cable, Cambridge,...

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Light in Capitol dome means pages have to work at night. Washington, D.C., July 1. When the light is burning in the dome of the Capitol, it signifies that Congress is holding a night session. To pages, this means night work- no dates. Democratic Page of the House Mac Arnold is here looking glum with Helen Rodis over the prospect of night work while the House works on the Bloom Neutrality Bill

Light in Capitol dome means pages have to work at night. Washington, D...

A black and white photo of a man on a ledge in front of a building. Public domain portrait photograph, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

South nation's No. 1 health problem Surgeon General tells congressional committee. Washington, D.C., Nov. 15. In this huddle discussing health problems facing the TVA are Senator Vic Donahey, democrat, Chairman of the Joint Congressional Committee Investigating the Tennessee Valley Authority, and Surgeon General Thomas Parran, right, who was the first witness as the Committee resumed public hearings today. While terming the south the national's No. 1 health problem, Dr. Parran praised the TVA for the work it has done in combating disease

South nation's No. 1 health problem Surgeon General tells congressiona...

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

Revetment work on the Missouri River, weaving the mat, Cambridge, Mo.

Revetment work on the Missouri River, weaving the mat, Cambridge, Mo.

Picryl description: Public domain image of a damaged, burned, or destroyed building, natural disaster, war destruction, ruins, 19th-century architecture, free to use, no copyright restrictions.

Riveters at work, Cramp's ship yards, Philadelphia

Riveters at work, Cramp's ship yards, Philadelphia

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

RFC Head at Work. Washington, D.C. Jesse Jones, Chairman of the Reconstruction Finance Corporation, at work in his office today. George Butler, of Houston, Texas, is shown with Chairman Jones

RFC Head at Work. Washington, D.C. Jesse Jones, Chairman of the Recons...

Picryl description: Public domain image of an office, table, bureau, desk, free to use, no copyright restrictions.

Sinking the mat, revetment work on the Missouri River, Cambridge, Mo.

Sinking the mat, revetment work on the Missouri River, Cambridge, Mo.

Public domain photograph - historical image of Washington State, United States, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

Revetment work on the Missouri River, the mat, Cambridge, Mo.

Revetment work on the Missouri River, the mat, Cambridge, Mo.

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"Baby Service, Inc." Washington, D.C., Aug. 14. "Enjoy your baby, let us work for him" is the motto of a brand new business just started here by a woman who looks rather like a baby herself, though she has one, the owner of the business is Mrs. John McGee, the former Narcissa Sullivan, daughter of Mark Sullivan, the political writer. Baby service, Inc. will prepare and deliver baby food made according to special formulae, sterlize bottles, provide girls who will stay with children at night, shop for supplies, make layettes, or render all service baby needs, scaling all prices to the clients purse. Mrs. McGee is shown mixing preparations with Miss Betty Burns, left

"Baby Service, Inc." Washington, D.C., Aug. 14. "Enjoy your baby, let ...

A couple of women standing next to each other at a table. Public domain portrait photograph, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

News girls poke fun at administration at annual stunt party. Washington, D.C., March 14. Poking fun at the administration is the theme of the skit 'Nice Work if I Can Get It,' which members of the Women's National Press Club will stage at their annual dinner and stunt party Saturday night, March 5. Mrs. Roosevelt and the ladies of the official set will be guests at the party. In this photograph, Hope Miller of the Washington Post, as Miss Lotta Business; and Ford Esther Tufty, (right) of the Michigan Press, taking the part of Franklin Delayno, play important parts in the skit

News girls poke fun at administration at annual stunt party. Washingto...

A black and white photo of a man and a woman. Public domain portrait photograph, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

Revetment work on the Missouri River, the grader, Cambridge, Mo.

Revetment work on the Missouri River, the grader, Cambridge, Mo.

Public domain photograph - historical image of Missouri, United States, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

Revetment work on the Missouri River, paving, Cambridge, Mo.

Revetment work on the Missouri River, paving, Cambridge, Mo.

Public domain photograph of a crowd, event, meeting, demonstration, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

"Baby Service, Inc." Washington, D.C., Aug. 18. "Enjoy your baby, let us work for him" is the motto of a brand new business started here recently by Mrs. John McGee, the former Narcissa Sullivan, daughter of Mark Sullivan, the political writer. Baby service, Inc. will prepare and deliver baby food made according to special formulae, sterlize bottles, provide girls who will stay with children at night, shop for supplies, make layettes, or render baby needs, scaling all prices to the clients purse. #1--Getting a call for baby service, Mrs. McGee, at the phone

"Baby Service, Inc." Washington, D.C., Aug. 18. "Enjoy your baby, let ...

A woman sitting at a desk talking on a phone. Public domain portrait photograph, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

The millennial of Alfred the Great ... Directors of the Old south work, Old South meeting house, Boston, Mass [1901].

The millennial of Alfred the Great ... Directors of the Old south work...

On verso: {stamp} P. Author 23 S '01. Available also through the Library of Congress web site in two forms: as facsimile page images and as full text in SGML. Printed Ephemera Collection; Portfolio 79, Folder 15.

Miss Helen Kellar [Keller] of Massachusetts is one of the prominent members of the Advisory Council of the Congressional Union for Woman Suffrage. Miss Kellar [Keller] is known to all Americans for her marvelous intellectual and educational accomplishments, in spite of the handicap imposed upon her by her deafness and blindness. Not so well known however is her strong espousal of the suffrage cause and the sincere support which she has given to the work of the Congressional Union for Women Suffrage.

Miss Helen Kellar [Keller] of Massachusetts is one of the prominent me...

Title and information transcribed from item. Summary: Head-and-shoulder portrait of Helen Keller, facing right. Published in Official Program Woman Suffrage Procession, Washington, D.C., March 13, 1913, Nationa... More

Cleveland Soup, 1893. Strikes = Lock-outs = No work / Leon Barritt.

Cleveland Soup, 1893. Strikes = Lock-outs = No work / Leon Barritt.

Postcard for the American Protective Tariff League shows a bowl labeled "Cleveland Soup, 1893". The words "free trade" and "lest we forget" appear to the left and right of the bowl, a spoon "democracy" rests in... More

At work in a maple sugar camp - Public domain image. Dry plate negative.

At work in a maple sugar camp - Public domain image. Dry plate negativ...

Public domain photograph - historical image of Vermont, United States, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

The Washington Monument, the world's highest work of masonry (555 ft.), from the P.O., Washington, U.S.A.

The Washington Monument, the world's highest work of masonry (555 ft.)...

Stereograph shows view of the Washington Monument from the clock tower of the post office with a man in shadows in the foreground. H87543 U.S. Copyright Office. Sold only by Berry, Kelley & Chadwick, Office: Ph... More

Boys working in Scotland Mill, Laurinburg, N.C. Smallest boy--Junior Bounds--Beginning. Next, Rollin Hudson - 3 years in mill. Next, Lloyd Willoughby - 3 years in mill. Next, Preston Torrent - 8 years in mill. 6 years night work - 14 years old now. "Haven't been in school more'n 3 days in my whole life." Father blind. 2 older sisters and 1 younger brother work in mill now. Has doffed all 8 years. Gets about 60 cents a day. Asked him if he didn't get tired, "No, when you get used to it you don't get tired. Some of the boys goes to sleep when they begin." Showed a remarkable degree of refinement and consideration for others. Work has not blunted this. Sunday, Dec. 6/08. Witness, Sara R. Hine. Location: Laurinburg, North Carolina / Photo by Lewis W. Hine.

Boys working in Scotland Mill, Laurinburg, N.C. Smallest boy--Junior B...

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Noon hour, Singer Mfg. Co. Boys work there: girls carry lunch. Location: South Bend, Indiana.

Noon hour, Singer Mfg. Co. Boys work there: girls carry lunch. Locati...

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

Tipple & Elevator into shaft. Leads down to mine 200 ft. below. Gary Mine. Do more work by machinery than any mine in the state, yet have boys to trap and drive. They stay underground over 10 hrs. a day. 7 A.M. to 5 P.M. Location: Gary, West Virginia.

Tipple & Elevator into shaft. Leads down to mine 200 ft. below. Gary M...

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

Boy on right Charlie Burton-9 Ozark Mill. This anaemic[sic], hollow chested, stoop shouldered under-sized and weight, said--"Been in mill 6 or 7 years. 12 years old. Haint grown none for 5 years. Doff at night and get 60 cents. Couldn't stand the sweepin' at the other mill, so mother moved us over here so I could get a job at doffin'." "Night work is 12 hours at a stretch." His sister (14 years old) has been spinning for 6 years. Makes 50 cents a day. (See small photo,--Maggie Burton). No. 315. Other boy--Frank Goodson--Been in mill 6 years. This mill was running nights at the time the photograph was taken. Location: Gastonia, North Carolina.

Boy on right Charlie Burton-9 Ozark Mill. This anaemic[sic], hollow ch...

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

Lincoln Cotton Mills, Evansville, Ind. Girl at Stafford Loom. Boys sprinkling floor. (See report of conditions under which they work.) Location: Evansville, Indiana.

Lincoln Cotton Mills, Evansville, Ind. Girl at Stafford Loom. Boys spr...

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

Night shift at Glass Works, Grafton, West Virginia. 11:30 P.M. Going to work after 1 hour recess. (see label on #162.) Location: Grafton, West Virginia

Night shift at Glass Works, Grafton, West Virginia. 11:30 P.M. Going t...

Title from NCLC caption card. Attribution to Hine based on provenance. In album: Glass factories. Hine no. 160. Credit line: National Child Labor Committee collection, Library of Congress, Prints and Photograph... More

Maple Mill, Dillon, S.C. Etta Squires,--12 years old. Been in mill 3 years. Runs 5 sides. Mother was very proud of this. She own two houses and doesn't work in the mill herself. Location: Dillon, South Carolina.

Maple Mill, Dillon, S.C. Etta Squires,--12 years old. Been in mill 3 y...

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

3 doffer boys, Dickson Mill, Laurinburg, N.C. Charley Gregory (boy with white collar). Been in mill 8 years. Has worked nights four years. David and Dick work daytime. Witness, S.R. Hine. Location: Laurinburg, North Carolina.

3 doffer boys, Dickson Mill, Laurinburg, N.C. Charley Gregory (boy wit...

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

[Two Congressional reporters at work at desk]

[Two Congressional reporters at work at desk]

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6 cents a gross. Make regularly from 10 to 12 gross a day. 122 Sullivan St. Mr. Malatesta - Helps because Health too bad work out. Mrs. Malatesta; Frank Malatesta, age 14; John Malatesta, age 11; Lizzie Malatesta, age 4. Boys w[or]k Sat. aft[ernoon] & evenings till 10 or 11. Lizzie separates petals. Location: New York, New York (State)

6 cents a gross. Make regularly from 10 to 12 gross a day. 122 Sulliva...

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Springstein Mills, Chester, S.C. Maggie Wooten (Largest), creels on warper. Lillie Anderson--Oldest of two sisters. Been in mill five years. Runs only 4 sides. Minnie Anderson, - youngest- runs 8 sides. Been in mill 4 year. One finds many such cases where youngest sister does twice the amount of work. Nov. 28/08. Witness Sara R. Hine. Location: Chester, South Carolina / Photo by Lewis W. Hine.

Springstein Mills, Chester, S.C. Maggie Wooten (Largest), creels on wa...

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

These boys (and one other small one, who is not present) and their father, work in Monongah Glass Works. Father gets $1.75 a day - one boy 125 a day 4 get 80 cents a day. Total 6.20 a day. Live in a tumble down house. What is the trouble?. Location: Fairmont, West Virginia.

These boys (and one other small one, who is not present) and their fat...

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

Machine used in Gary West Virginia. mine that digs the coal and loads it on the car. With it 3 men can do the work of 50 in the old way. Yet they use boys to drive and trap. Location: Gary, West Virginia.

Machine used in Gary West Virginia. mine that digs the coal and loads ...

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Carrie Blanchard. "Don't know how old I am. Mother can tell. She keeps track of these things. She begins to work in mill tomorrow. 'Speks I'll go to help." (Mother said she was 10 years old). Little sister not at work yet. Witness S.R. Hine. Location: Chester, South Carolina

Carrie Blanchard. "Don't know how old I am. Mother can tell. She keeps...

Title from NCLC caption card. Attribution to Hine based on provenance. In album: Mills. Hine no. 365. Credit line: National Child Labor Committee collection, Library of Congress, Prints and Photographs Division... More

A few of the employees in the Clinton Mills, Clinton, S.C., going home from work. Many others as small were in evidence. Superintendent wouldn't allow me to take photos inside. Photo by flashlight. Location: Clinton, South Carolina.

A few of the employees in the Clinton Mills, Clinton, S.C., going home...

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A home in Cherryville. Soon to go to work. Location: Cherryville, North Carolina.

A home in Cherryville. Soon to go to work. Location: Cherryville, Nor...

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Night shift at Glass Works, Grafton, West Virginia. 11:30 P.M. Going to work after 1 hour recess. (see label on #162.) Location: Grafton, West Virginia.

Night shift at Glass Works, Grafton, West Virginia. 11:30 P.M. Going t...

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

Daniel Mfg. Co., Lincolnton, N.C. Four doffers. Boy on left end (knee pants) said he had worked in mills for 7 years and some nights. At nights they work 12 hours, without any hour off for lunch. Eat when they can. Some of the[m] "eat a-workin'." Location: Lincolnton, North Carolina.

Daniel Mfg. Co., Lincolnton, N.C. Four doffers. Boy on left end (knee ...

Picryl description: Public domain image of an industrial building, factory, workshop, workers, 20th century, free to use, no copyright restrictions.

Some of the girls who work in Amoskeag Mills, Manchester, N.H. Location: Manchester, New Hampshire.

Some of the girls who work in Amoskeag Mills, Manchester, N.H. Locati...

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Tallest girl--Kate McManus. Smallest (next) Zorobell Hatley; (next) Louis Blanchard (next) Edith McManus.They said they had been in mill work only few weeks or months. Evidently they had ben quizzed before and were "wise." Atherton Mill. Location: Charlotte, North Carolina.

Tallest girl--Kate McManus. Smallest (next) Zorobell Hatley; (next) Lo...

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Noon hour ball-game at Quidwick Co. Hill, Anthony, R. I. All of them work in the mill. Note the boy nearest. Location: Anthony, Rhode Island.

Noon hour ball-game at Quidwick Co. Hill, Anthony, R. I. All of them w...

Picryl description: Public domain image of a picnic in the park, outdoor activity, leisure time, free to use, no copyright restrictions.

Night shift going work. N.J. Nov. 15, 1909. Cumberland Glass Works. Location: Bridgeton, New Jersey.

Night shift going work. N.J. Nov. 15, 1909. Cumberland Glass Works. L...

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New Haven, Conn., March 8, 1909. Messenger boys. They work until 11 P.M. Location: New Haven, Connecticut.

New Haven, Conn., March 8, 1909. Messenger boys. They work until 11 P....

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Group of boys who work in Suncock (N. H.) Mills. It is a large corporation, employing 1200 hands, but in all the three mills, I found only 1 girl and three boys that seemed to be under 14. Unusual conditions for a large N.H. Mill. Sanitary conditions here are exceptionally good, for this section. I investigated all three mills freely and was unknown and usually unattended by anyone. Location: Suncock, New Hampshire.

Group of boys who work in Suncock (N. H.) Mills. It is a large corpora...

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These boys and few more (not many) smaller ones work in Lorraine Mfg. Co., Westerly, R.I. Location: Westerly, Rhode Island.

These boys and few more (not many) smaller ones work in Lorraine Mfg. ...

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6 P.M. April 23, 1909. Boys all work in Bates Mfg. Co., Lewiston, Me. Several of smallest have been there several years. Larger boys get $4 to $5 a week. Nearly any one could not speak English. Location: Lewiston, Maine

6 P.M. April 23, 1909. Boys all work in Bates Mfg. Co., Lewiston, Me. ...

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Some of the youngsters going to dinner. Noon hour. They all work in the Cocheco Mfg. Co., Dover, N.H. Location: Dover, New Hampshire.

Some of the youngsters going to dinner. Noon hour. They all work in th...

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Eunice Hadwin spinner in King Mill, Augusta, Ga., earns 75 cents to $1.00 a day. Been in mill work 5 years. Location: Augusta, Georgia.

Eunice Hadwin spinner in King Mill, Augusta, Ga., earns 75 cents to $1...

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Justices of the Supreme Court at work and play, Associate Justice Joseph McKenna (left) on the links with former Justice Pitney

Justices of the Supreme Court at work and play, Associate Justice Jose...

Caddy in background, Washington, D.C., area. No. 1303. National Photo Company Collection.

These boys work off and on in Cumberland Glass Works, Bridgeton, N.J. Smallest boy is George Cartwright, 401 N. Laurel St. He says been working off and on since 11 years old. Location: Bridgeton, New Jersey.

These boys work off and on in Cumberland Glass Works, Bridgeton, N.J. ...

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Mrs. S.J. Bonner and 2 boys. Work in Bibb Mill No. 1, Macon, Ga. She earns $3.50 a week. Boys together earn $4.90 a week. Husband died when they lived on a farm. She couldn't get any heavy work there to do so moved to Macon. Hopes to send the boys to school when they get a better start. Spends $2 a month for 2 rooms in this house. Does her own cooking and housekeeping, except sewing and washing. She chews snuff. Location: Macon, Georgia

Mrs. S.J. Bonner and 2 boys. Work in Bibb Mill No. 1, Macon, Ga. She e...

Title from NCLC caption card. Attribution to Hine based on provenance. In album: Mills. Hine no. 498. Credit line: National Child Labor Committee collection, Library of Congress, Prints and Photographs Division... More

A strawberry field on Rock Creek, near Baltimore. Whites and negroes, old and young, work here from 4:30 A.M. until sunset some days. A long hot day. Location: Baltimore, Maryland.

A strawberry field on Rock Creek, near Baltimore. Whites and negroes, ...

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Type of adolescent found in Atherton Mill, Charlotte, N.C. (and in many other mills in the South). Will Freeman. Been in mill work 4 years. Location: Charlotte, North Carolina.

Type of adolescent found in Atherton Mill, Charlotte, N.C. (and in man...

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Saturday afternoon ball game. Boys all work in the Natick (R. I.) Mills. Location: Natick, Rhode Island.

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Noon hour, Milleville [i.e., Millville?] Bottle Works, N.J. All work there, except tiny boy on end. Location: Millville, New Jersey.

Noon hour, Milleville [i.e., Millville?] Bottle Works, N.J. All work t...

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[Employees going to work in Bates Mfg. Co. Lewiston, Me.] Location: [Lewiston, Maine]

[Employees going to work in Bates Mfg. Co. Lewiston, Me.] Location: [...

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Groups showing a few of the workers stringing beans in the J. S. Farrand Packing Co., Baltimore, Md. Those too small to work are held on laps of workers or stowed away in boxes. Location: Baltimore, Maryland.

Groups showing a few of the workers stringing beans in the J. S. Farra...

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Mrs. S. J. Bonner and 2 boys. Work in Bibb Mill No. 1, Macon, Ga. She earns $3.50 a week. Boys together earn $4.90 a week. Husband died when they lived on a farm. She couldn't get any heavy work there to do so moved to Macon. Hopes to send the boys to school when they get a better start. Spends $2 a month for 2 rooms in this house. Does her own cooking and housekeeping, except sewing and washing. She chews snuff. Location: Macon, Georgia.

Mrs. S. J. Bonner and 2 boys. Work in Bibb Mill No. 1, Macon, Ga. She ...

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Noon hour, April 17, 1909. All these boys (and many others) work in the Natick (R.I.) Mills. Some of the smaller ones said they worked there two years. Location: Natick, Rhode Island.

Noon hour, April 17, 1909. All these boys (and many others) work in th...

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Noon, Saturday, May 22, 1909. Young girls working in Amoskeag Mills, Manchester, N.H. Many this size (and smaller) work here. Location: Manchester, New Hampshire.

Noon, Saturday, May 22, 1909. Young girls working in Amoskeag Mills, M...

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Messenger boys. They work until 11 P.M. New Haven, Connecticut / Photo by [Lewis W. Hine]

Messenger boys. They work until 11 P.M. New Haven, Connecticut / Phot...

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Marie and Albert Kawalski. 615 S. Band St., Baltimore, Md. Albert is 10 and Marie 11 years old. They worked, with mother, last winter, shucking oysters for Varn & Beard Packing Co., Young Island, S.C. (near Charleston). Mrs. Kawalski did not have things represented to her correctly and she found that all the children that had fare paid were compelled to work for the company. Other smaller children worked some and went to school some. Maire and Albert have worked several summers in the berry, beans and tomato fields packing houses near Baltimore. (see my report, July 10, for further [particulars]). Location: Baltimore, Maryland.

Marie and Albert Kawalski. 615 S. Band St., Baltimore, Md. Albert is 1...

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Arthur Therion, 66 South Street. Has been at work ("helping father") in Mill #3, Great Falls Mfg. Co., Somersworth, N.H. for 3 years. Location: Somersworth, New Hampshire.

Arthur Therion, 66 South Street. Has been at work ("helping father") i...

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Young girls going to work in Mill No. 1 Cocheco Mfg. Co., Dover, N.H. I saw them go to work regularly, day after day. May 17, 1909--Noon. Location: Dover, New Hampshire.

Young girls going to work in Mill No. 1 Cocheco Mfg. Co., Dover, N.H. ...

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Night shift going to work. More-Jonas i.e., Jones? Glass Works, Bridgeton, N.J. Three of these boys may be under 14. Location: Bridgeton, New Jersey

Night shift going to work. More-Jonas i.e., Jones? Glass Works, Bridge...

Title from NCLC caption card. Attribution to Hine based on provenance. In album: Glass factories. Hine no. 981. Credit line: National Child Labor Committee collection, Library of Congress, Prints and Photograph... More

Some of the boys in a "School Factory" De Pedro Casellas Cigar Factory, Tampa, Fla. 18 employees, 5 of them young apprentices. Pay to be permitted to work. Location: Tampa, Florida.

Some of the boys in a "School Factory" De Pedro Casellas Cigar Factory...

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Photo of boys working in Arcade Bowling Alley, Trenton, N.J. Photo taken late at night. The boys work until midnight and later. I found practically no small boys selling late in the evening and several persons said it was not done except in baseball season. Location: Trenton, New Jersey / Photo by Lewis W. Hine., Dec. 20, 1909.

Photo of boys working in Arcade Bowling Alley, Trenton, N.J. Photo tak...

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All 6 work in King Mill, Augusta, Ga. Little girl on end has been there 1 year helping. Location: Augusta, Georgia.

All 6 work in King Mill, Augusta, Ga. Little girl on end has been ther...

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American Red Cross teaches Washington policewomen first aid work

American Red Cross teaches Washington policewomen first aid work

Lieut. Nina Van Winkle, Head of the Women's Bureau of the D.C. Police Dept., and officers of her bureau, who were awarded Red Cross first aid brassards, after completing the Red Cross course of training, with W... More

Noon hour, Holden-Leonard Co., Bennington, Vt. Some of the youngsters working there. Work was slack and the force small. Location: Bennington, Vermont.

Noon hour, Holden-Leonard Co., Bennington, Vt. Some of the youngsters ...

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Millie, 13 years old last summer. Ignatio, 9 years old last summer. Jo, 6 years old last summer. Paresse Family, 4 Fly St., Buffalo, N.Y. All three worked in the Albion Canning Factory in the sheds (Jo, only a little) on peas, beans and corn. Jo was too small to get husks off the corn so they stopped his working. Millie and Ignatio made 40 to 50 cents a day each, at 8 cents and hour because the work was slack. Returned to Buffalo the last of October. Went out the last of May, losing about 11 weeks of school time. Millie would not go to school when she came back because she was behind the rest of the class. Was found out by the C.O.S. in January and was reported to truant officer and sent to school. Location: Buffalo, New York (State)

Millie, 13 years old last summer. Ignatio, 9 years old last summer. Jo...

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A group sorting peas at the table in Ross's Cannery, Seaford, Del. The little fellow in the photo is a full fledged sorter. He is 5 years of age. Many such children work steadily in the Cannery, and some of them work at the machines. Location: Seaford, Delaware.

A group sorting peas at the table in Ross's Cannery, Seaford, Del. The...

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