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effigy from "Chums: a tale for the youngsters. Illustrated, etc"

effigy from "Chums: a tale for the youngsters. Illustrated, etc"

This image has been taken from scan 000271 from "Chums: a tale for the youngsters. Illustrated, etc". The title and subject terms of this image have been generated from tags, created by users of the British Lib... More

[The Navy Battalion of Arts for youngsters] / Abdullah Frères, Constantinople.

[The Navy Battalion of Arts for youngsters] / Abdullah Frères, Constan...

Naval police officer. Title translated from album caption. Captioned in Ottoman Turkish and English. No. 45. No. 8. In album: The Imperial Naval Academy and naval personnel, Istanbul and environs, Ottoman Empir... More

Provskjutning med Unges pneumatiska rotationskanon omkring 1890. Vid kikaren, Wilhelm Unge.

Provskjutning med Unges pneumatiska rotationskanon omkring 1890. Vid k...

Provskjutning med Unges pneumatiska rotationskanon omkring 1890. Vid kikaren, Wilhelm Unge.

Youngsters on the beach, Palm Beach, Fla.

Youngsters on the beach, Palm Beach, Fla.

Picryl description: Public domain image of children in poverty, child labor, Great Depression, 1930s, migrant workers, free to use, no copyright restrictions.

Daughter of Missouri Senator to broadcast with other congressional children. Washington, D.C., May 4. Margaret Truman, daughter of the Senator from Missouri and Mrs. Harry S. Truman, gives her voice a final tuning-up in anticipation of the third annual Congressional Children's Broadcast Saturday over a national NBC hook-up. The Congressional Club is sponsoring the program which include a galaxy[?] of talented congressional youngsters

Daughter of Missouri Senator to broadcast with other congressional chi...

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

Finalists in Young Republicans' oratorial contest draw for places. Washington, D.C., Nov. 1. Seven Young Republicans from scattered parts of the country, who will compete tonight in the finals of the Young Republican National Federation nationwide 15,000 dollar oratorial contest, were received by Chairman John Hamilton today at the Republican National Committee headquarters. Chairman Hamilton is holding the hat while the youngsters draw for the positions they will occupy on the platform when the finals get underway at the Willard Hotel. Standing, left to right: Paul C. Lentx, Washington, D.C.; Marvin J. Bertoch, Salt Lake City; Donald H. Sharp, Manhattan, Kansas; Raymond S. Morris, Cleveland, Ohio; Burke P. Ferguson, Cullowhee, N.C.; John Janson, Pheonix, Ariz.; George B. Norris, New Haven, Conn.; and Dale M. Nordquist, Grand Forks, N.D. Seated with Chairman Hamilton is Donald W. Hornbeck, chairman of the Young Republican National Federation

Finalists in Young Republicans' oratorial contest draw for places. Was...

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Blind youngsters display ability before Senate Committee. Washington, D.C. April 9. Blind children from the Maryland School for the Deaf, Dumb and Blind coaching Senator Claude Pepper, of Florida, in the art of operating a braille typewriter. The youngsters appeared before the senate subcommittee on education and labor, of which Senator Pepper is Chairman, as an example of what can be done for physically handicapped children if a bill sponsored by the International Society of Crippled Children is passed. The bill provides for the education of all types of physically handicapped children. It appropriates $1,158,000, of which $2,080,000 is an outright grant ($40,000 to each state), and $9,000,000 for matching; and $500,000 for administration of the act by the U.S. Office of Education. In the picture, left to right: Frances Wright, 8 years old, reading a braille book; Andrew Birmingham, 10 years old; Dr. John W. Studebaker, U.S. Commissioner of Education; [...] Claude Pepper.

Blind youngsters display ability before Senate Committee. Washington, ...

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Play-fellows from the frozen Arctic--Eskimo youngsters and their tame bear, World's Fair, St. Louis, U.S.A.

Play-fellows from the frozen Arctic--Eskimo youngsters and their tame ...

Eskimo children on sled drawn by bear. H49643 U.S. Copyright Office.

View of Clinton Mills (S.C.) Superintendent would not allow me to take photos in mill. Many youngsters employed. See photos Nos. 359 and 375. Dec. 2, 1908. Witness, Sara R. Hine. Location: Clinton, South Carolina / Photo by Lewis W. Hine.

View of Clinton Mills (S.C.) Superintendent would not allow me to take...

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A few of the youngsters employed in Clinton Mills (S.C.) Going home from work. Location: Clinton, South Carolina.

A few of the youngsters employed in Clinton Mills (S.C.) Going home fr...

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More youngsters in Newton Cotton Mills, N.C. Out of 150 employees there were 20 of these boys and girls. Dec. 21, 1908. Location: Newton, North Carolina.

More youngsters in Newton Cotton Mills, N.C. Out of 150 employees ther...

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6 A. M., June 9, 1909. I found only a few youngsters going into this mill. American Thread Co., Westerly, R.I. Location: Westerly, Rhode Island.

6 A. M., June 9, 1909. I found only a few youngsters going into this m...

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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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A few of the youngsters in King Mfg. Co., Augusta, Ga. Taken at noon, Jan. 14, 1909. A party of us under the guidance of the Vice President had been shown through the mill but no evidences of these children were to be seen. See also photos #501, 502. Location: Augusta, Georgia.

A few of the youngsters in King Mfg. Co., Augusta, Ga. Taken at noon, ...

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A flashlight photo at 5:30 A.M. of part of the force (200 in all) going to work in Strickland Mill, Valdosta, Ga. A cold, foggy morning. Jan. 23, 09. Query: - are these youngsters "playing around the mill" at this time of day? A number of children even smaller than these did not get into photo. Location: Valdosta, Georgia.

A flashlight photo at 5:30 A.M. of part of the force (200 in all) goin...

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A few of the youngsters in the Manchester Cotton Mills, Macon, Ga. I was not allowed to go inside. See photos 517 to 520. Location: Macon, Georgia.

A few of the youngsters in the Manchester Cotton Mills, Macon, Ga. I w...

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Hartford, Conn. 6 A.M. Sunday. See photo and label 602 [Caption #602: "6:00 A.M. Sunday, March 7, 1909. Boys starting out with Sunday papers. Some were only 8 and 9 years old. Many more youngsters start out at 7 A.M. Some of these little fellows had been selling until 7 and 8 P.M. and later Saturday night."] and 664 [#664: "8,9 and 10 years old starting out at 6 A.M. Sunday."] Location: Hartford, Connecticut. / Photo by [...]

Hartford, Conn. 6 A.M. Sunday. See photo and label 602 [Caption #602: ...

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Some of the youngsters (not all) that are at work in Bibb Mill No. 2, Macon Ga. Location: Macon, Georgia. / Photo by [...]

Some of the youngsters (not all) that are at work in Bibb Mill No. 2, ...

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[8,9 and 10 years old starting out at 6 A.M. Sunday. [Caption #602: "6:00 A.M. Sunday, March 7, 1909. Boys starting out with Sunday papers. Some were only 8 and 9 years old. Many more youngsters start out at 7 A.M. Some of these little fellows had been selling until 7 and 8 P.M. and later Saturday night."][Caption #663: "Hartford, Conn. 6 A.M. Sunday."]. Location: Hartford, Connecticut. / Photo by [...]

[8,9 and 10 years old starting out at 6 A.M. Sunday. [Caption #602: "6...

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6:30 A.M. May 19, 1909. One of the small boys going into Mill No. 1, Great Falls Mfg. Co., Somersworth, N.H. Saw 6 going into this mill under 14; some looked to be about 11. There are several other mills in this corporation, and they employ many more youngsters. Location: Somersworth, New Hampshire.

6:30 A.M. May 19, 1909. One of the small boys going into Mill No. 1, G...

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Noon, June 10, 1909. Parker Mill, Warren, R.I. I saw these and nearly a dozen youngsters who looked to be under 14 at work there that A.M. when I went through the mill as a visitor. Location: Warren, Rhode Island.

Noon, June 10, 1909. Parker Mill, Warren, R.I. I saw these and nearly ...

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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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Youngsters making bands, cotton mill, North Pownal, Vt. Clarence Noel, 11 years old. Location: No[rth] Pownal, Vermont.

Youngsters making bands, cotton mill, North Pownal, Vt. Clarence Noel,...

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Youngsters hanging about the streets at 10 P.M. Location: Troy, New York (State)

Youngsters hanging about the streets at 10 P.M. Location: Troy, New Y...

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Youngsters waiting for Fight Extras.Times Square. 6, P.M. Location: New York, New York (State)

Youngsters waiting for Fight Extras.Times Square. 6, P.M. Location: N...

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Kibbe's Candy Factory. Joseph Giordano, Freddie Reed, Willard Leavenworth. Some of the smallest youngsters at Kibbe's. Location: Springfield, Massachusetts.

Kibbe's Candy Factory. Joseph Giordano, Freddie Reed, Willard Leavenwo...

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Some of the youngsters working in Pell City Cotton Mill. Mr. E.A. Thompson, Supt. of the Mill is also Mayor of Pell City. Location: Pell City, Alabama.

Some of the youngsters working in Pell City Cotton Mill. Mr. E.A. Thom...

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

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

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[Some of the Young Boys Working in the Robert Johnson Rand Shoe Factory, Washington, Mo. (Branch of St. Louis firm making Star shoes.) On left end is Henry Detmer, who said he has been working there three years. Fred Schraneuer, right hand end, has been working there since June. I did not get photos of all the youngsters. (also 1711 to 1714.)]. Location: Washington, Missouri.

[Some of the Young Boys Working in the Robert Johnson Rand Shoe Factor...

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Group of young boys working in Central Cotton Mills. (Owned by Avondale Mills.) Not nearly so many youngsters here as there are at the Avondle Mills. Location: Sylacauga, Alabama.

Group of young boys working in Central Cotton Mills. (Owned by Avondal...

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[Some of the Young Boys Working in the Robert Johnson Rand Shoe Factory, Washington, Mo. (Branch of St. Louis firm making Star shoes) On left end is Henry Detmer, who said he has been working there three years. Fred Schraneuer, right hand end, has been working there since June. I did not get photos of all the youngsters. (also 1711 to 1714.) ]. Location: Washington, Missouri.

[Some of the Young Boys Working in the Robert Johnson Rand Shoe Factor...

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[Some of the Young Boys Working in the Robert Johnson Rand Shoe Factory, Washington, Mo. (Branch of St. Louis firm making Star shoes.) On left end is Henry Detmer, who said he has been working there three years. Fred Schraneuer, right hand end, has been working there since June. I did not get photos of all the youngsters. (also 1711 to 1714.)]. Location: Washington, Missouri.

[Some of the Young Boys Working in the Robert Johnson Rand Shoe Factor...

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

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

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

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

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A black and white photo of two little girls. Girls vintage children.

A black and white photo of two little girls. Girls vintage children.

Portraits. Free images of people. Use free people photos without any copyright restrictions.

Some of the youngsters working in Peters Shoe Co., De Soto, Mo. Location: De Soto, Missouri.

Some of the youngsters working in Peters Shoe Co., De Soto, Mo. Locat...

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Some of the boys (not the youngest working) in Brookside Cotton Mills. Many youngsters work here. Location: Knoxville, Tennessee.

Some of the boys (not the youngest working) in Brookside Cotton Mills....

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

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

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Three youngsters in Avondale Mills. Boy in middle, John Douglas said, "I've been to school my eight weeks. Work now. Been workin' a year." (None of them, even the tiniest, would admit being under twelve.) Location: Birmingham, Alabama.

Three youngsters in Avondale Mills. Boy in middle, John Douglas said, ...

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Some of the Young Boys Working in the Robert Johnson Rand Shoe Factory, Washington, Mo. (Branch of St. Louis firm making Star shoes). On left end is Henry Detmer, who said he has been working there three years. Fred Schraneuer, right hand end, has been working there since June. I did not get photos of all the youngsters. (See also 1711 to 1714.) Location: Washington, Missouri.

Some of the Young Boys Working in the Robert Johnson Rand Shoe Factory...

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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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Group at Tidewater Knitting Mills, Portsmouth, Virginia I went through the mill several times during working hours and saw a number of youngsters surely under fourteen. Some of them, especially the girls refused to be in the photos. Location: Portsmouth, Virginia.

Group at Tidewater Knitting Mills, Portsmouth, Virginia I went through...

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All of these are workers in the Stearns Silk Factory, Petersburg, Virginia Not all of the youngsters would get into the photo. I went through the factory during working hours and saw many others like these. A neighbor's testimony corroborated the foregoing. Noon hour. Location: Petersburg, Virginia.

All of these are workers in the Stearns Silk Factory, Petersburg, Virg...

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One of the youngsters working in the Danville Knitting Works, Danville, Virginia See also photo and label 2193. Location: Danville, Virginia.

One of the youngsters working in the Danville Knitting Works, Danville...

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Some of the boys working at the Tidewater Knitting Mills, Portsmouth, Virginia I went through the mill several times during working hours and saw a number of youngsters surely under fourteen. Some of them, especially the girls, refused to be in the photos. Location: Portsmouth, Virginia.

Some of the boys working at the Tidewater Knitting Mills, Portsmouth, ...

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All these boys are cutters in the Seacoast Canning Co., Factory #7. Ages range from 7 to 12. They live near the factory. Seven year old boy in front, Byron Hamilton, has a badly cut finger, but helps his brother regularly. Behind him is his brother, George, 11 years. He cut his finger half off while working. They and many other youngsters said they were always cutting their fingers. (See photo #2435 and label.) George earns $1.00 some days, $.75 usually. Some of the others said they earn $1.00 when they work all day. At times they start at 7 a.m., work all day and until midnight, but the work is very irregular. Names of those in photo are George Mathews, Johnny Rust, John Surles[?], Fulsom McCutchin (11 yrs.), Albert Robinson, Morris McConnell. Location: Eastport, Maine.

All these boys are cutters in the Seacoast Canning Co., Factory #7. Ag...

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Dominick, a young Norfolk newsboy. There are too many youngsters selling papers in the Virginia Cities. Location: Norfolk, Virginia.

Dominick, a young Norfolk newsboy. There are too many youngsters selli...

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Some of the youngsters working in the spinning rooms of the Washington Cotton Mills, Fries, Virginia Posed by the overseer, who said, "These boys are a bad lot." When questioned, they all said they were fourteen yrs. old or more. Location: Fries, Virginia.

Some of the youngsters working in the spinning rooms of the Washington...

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One of the youngsters working in the Danville, Knitting Works, Danville, Virginia See also photo and label 2193. Location: Danville, Virginia.

One of the youngsters working in the Danville, Knitting Works, Danvill...

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All these youngsters and many others work in the Cigarette factory of Petersburg, Virginia I went through the factory during working hours and saw dozens of little boys and girls working and helping, who were apparently from 11 to 14 years old. Many of the smallest ones would not be photographed. Photo at 6:30 A.M. Location: Petersburg, Virginia.

All these youngsters and many others work in the Cigarette factory of ...

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The youngest children I saw going into Tombigbee Cotton Mill, Columbus, Miss., at 6:30 A.M. May 15, 1911. Not many youngsters there. Not working a full force. Location: Columbus, Mississippi.

The youngest children I saw going into Tombigbee Cotton Mill, Columbus...

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A few of the youngsters working in the Cigarette Factory of the American Tobacco Co., at Petersburg, Virginia All work. I went through the factory during working hours and saw dozens of little boys and girls working and helping, who were apparently from 11 to 14 years old. Many of the smallest ones would not be photographed. Photo at 7 A.M. Location: Petersburg, Virginia.

A few of the youngsters working in the Cigarette Factory of the Americ...

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One of the youngsters working in the Danville Knitting works, Danville, Virginia See also photo and label 2193. Location: Danville, Virginia.

One of the youngsters working in the Danville Knitting works, Danville...

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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 ...

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Every one of these youngsters went into work when the whistle blew, noon June 15, 1911. These boys and others work in the Chesapeake Knitting Mills, Berkley, Virginia See also photos and labels 2245 to 2249. Following are some of their names; (youngest refused to give names): Otto, Lowe, 78 Seaboard Ave. Finishing Room. D.M. Deschields, 25 Phillip St., So, Norfolk, Winding Room. Oscar WestoN, 1320 Berkley Ave., Totes work. Lonnie Wommack, Hawthorn Ave., So. Norfolk, Winding Room. Jack Harrell, 66 Perry St., So. Norfolk, Finishing Room. Waverley Roseberry, 250 St. James St., So. Norfolk, Winding Room. Charlie McHorney, 4 Poindexter St., So. Norfolk, Winding Room. Location: Berkley, Virginia.

Every one of these youngsters went into work when the whistle blew, no...

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Every one of these youngsters went into work when the whistle blew, noon June 15, 1911, in the Chesapeake Knitting Mills, Berkley, Virginia See also photos and labels 2245 to 2249. Following are some of their names; (youngest refused to give names) - - Otto, Lowe, 78 Seaboard Ave. Finishing Room. D.M. Deschields, 25 Phillip St., So. Norfolk, Winding Room. Oscar Weston, 1320 Berkley Ave., Totes work. Lonnie Wommack, Hawthorn Ave. So. Norfolk, Winding Room. Jack Harrell, 66 Perry St., So. Norfolk, Finishing Room. Waverley Roseberry, 250 St. James St., So. Norfolk, Winding Room, Charlie McHorney, 4 Poindexter St., So. Norfolk, Winding Room. Location: Berkley, Virginia.

Every one of these youngsters went into work when the whistle blew, no...

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A few of the youngsters working in the Cigarette Factory of the American Tobacco Co., Petersburg, Virginia All work. I went through the factory during working hours and saw dozens of little boys and girls working and helping, who were apparently from 11 to 14 years old. Many of the smallest ones would not be photographed. Photo at 6:30 A.M. Location: Petersburg, Virginia.

A few of the youngsters working in the Cigarette Factory of the Americ...

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A few of the youngsters working in the Cigarette Factory of the American Tobacco Co., Petersburg, Virginia All work. I went through the factory during working hours and saw dozens of little boys and girls working and helping, who were apparently from 11 to 14 years old. Many of the smallest ones would not be photographed. Photo at 6:30 A.M. Location: Petersburg, Virginia.

A few of the youngsters working in the Cigarette Factory of the Americ...

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One of the young workers in Schoolfield Mills, Danville, Virginia The proportion of youngsters to the large number of employees is not large. Location: Danville, Virginia.

One of the young workers in Schoolfield Mills, Danville, Virginia The ...

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Group of youngsters going in at noon to work in the mill. Location: New Bedford, Massachusetts.

Group of youngsters going in at noon to work in the mill. Location: N...

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Every one of these youngsters went into work when the whistle blew, noon June 15, 1911, in the Chesapeake Knitting Mills, Berkley, Virginia See also photos and labels 2245 to 2249. Following are some of their names; (youngest refused to give names): Otto, Lowe, 78 Seaboard Ave. Finishing Room. D.M. Deschields, 25 Phillip St. So, Norfolk, Winding Room. Oscar Weston, 1320 Berkley Ave. Totes work. Lonnie Wommack, Hawthorn Ave., So. Norfolk, Winding Room. Jack Harrell, 66 Perry St., So. Norfolk, Finishing Room. Waverley Roseberry, 250 St. James St., So. Norfolk, Winding Room. Charlie McHorney, 4 Poindexter St., So. Norfolk, Winding Room. Location: Berkley, Virginia.

Every one of these youngsters went into work when the whistle blew, no...

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All of these are workers in the Stearns Silk Factory, Petersburg, Virginia Not all of the youngsters would get into the photo. I went through the factory during working hours and saw many others like these. A neighbor's testimony corroborated the foregoing. Noon hour. Location: Petersburg, Virginia.

All of these are workers in the Stearns Silk Factory, Petersburg, Virg...

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Some of the youngsters on day shift (next week on night shift) at Old Dominion Glass Co., Alexandria, Virginia I counted 7 white boys and several colored boys that seemed to be under 14 years old. The youngest ones would not give names, but the following are a few: Frank Ellmore, 913 Gibbon St., apparently ten or eleven. Been there three months. Dannie Powell, 307 Columbus St. Henry O'Donnell, 1925[?] Duke St. Leslie Mason, 912 Wilke St. See also photos and labels 2260 to 2271 and report. Location: Alexandria, Virginia.

Some of the youngsters on day shift (next week on night shift) at Old ...

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Some of the boys working at the Tidewater Knitting Mills, Portsmouth, Virginia I went through the mill several times during working hours and saw a number of youngsters surely under fourteen. Some of them, especially the girls, refused to be in the Photos. Location: Portsmouth, Virginia.

Some of the boys working at the Tidewater Knitting Mills, Portsmouth, ...

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Entire force at the Yazoo City (Miss.) Yarn Mills. Posed by the Supt. Note the proportion of youngsters, all workers. Location: Yazoo City, Mississippi.

Entire force at the Yazoo City (Miss.) Yarn Mills. Posed by the Supt. ...

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Every one of these youngsters went into work when the whistle blew, noon June 15, 1911, in the Chesapeake Knitting Mills, Berkley, Virginia See also photos and labels 2245 to 2249. Following are some of their names; (youngest refused to give names): Otto Lowe, 78 Seaboard Ave. Finishing Room. D.M. Deschields, 25 Phillip St., So. Norfolk, Winding Room. Oscar Weston 1320 Berkley Ave. Totes work. Lonnie Wommack, Hawthorn Ave. So. Norfolk, Winding Room. Jack Harrell, 66 Perry St., So. Norfolk, Finishing Room. Waverley Roseberry, 250 St. James St., So. Norfolk, Winding Room. Charlie McHorney, 4 Poindexter St., So. Norfolk, Winding Room. Location: Berkley, Virginia.

Every one of these youngsters went into work when the whistle blew, no...

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Charlie Culpepper (boy in the middle) and family. He has been working for two years in the Elizabeth Knitting Mills, Berkley, Virginia Older sisters work there also. Not many youngsters were working when I was there. Location: Berkley, Virginia.

Charlie Culpepper (boy in the middle) and family. He has been working ...

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All of these are workers in the Stearns Silk Factory, Petersburg, Virginia Not all of the youngsters would get into the photo. I went through the factory during working hours and saw many others like these. A neighbor's testimony corroborated the foregoing. Noon hour. Location: Petersburg, Virginia.

All of these are workers in the Stearns Silk Factory, Petersburg, Virg...

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Some of the youngsters working in Belton Mfg. Co., Belton S.C. Two of the youngest and J. Henderson, Kelly Street. Percy Morrison, Eugene Simper. Location: Belton, South Carolina.

Some of the youngsters working in Belton Mfg. Co., Belton S.C. Two of ...

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Group showing most of the youngsters working in the Cowpen's Manufacturing Co., S.C. They are all regular workers including shorty the smallest one. The boy next to him was dragged out of the photograph against his will soon after by an anxious parent. Superintendent was very suspicious and accused me of being the one who made so much trouble for the mill people several years ago. He finally permitted some outside photographs only saying, "We have certificates for all these children." Location: [Cowpens], South Carolina.

Group showing most of the youngsters working in the Cowpen's Manufactu...

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Some of the doffers at the Salisbury (N.C.) Cotton Mill, October 18th, 1912. The average age of the children here is rather high, but there are some youngsters. Location: [Salisbury, North Carolina].

Some of the doffers at the Salisbury (N.C.) Cotton Mill, October 18th,...

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Some of the doffers at the Salisbury (N.C.) Cotton Mill, October 18th, 1912. The average age of the children here is rather high, but there are some youngsters. Location: [Salisbury, North Carolina]

Some of the doffers at the Salisbury (N.C.) Cotton Mill, October 18th,...

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Some of the youngsters working in Belton Mfg. Co., Belton, S.C. Two of the youngest and J. Henderson, Kelly Street. Percy Morrison, Eugene Simper. Location: Belton, South Carolina.

Some of the youngsters working in Belton Mfg. Co., Belton, S.C. Two of...

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Some of the youngsters working in Belton Mfg. Co., Belton S.C. Two of the youngest and J. Henderson, Kelly Street. Percy Morrison, Eugene Simper. Location: Belton, South Carolina.

Some of the youngsters working in Belton Mfg. Co., Belton S.C. Two of ...

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Some of the youngsters working in Belton Mfg. Co., Belton, S.C. Two of the youngest and J. Henderson. Kelly Street. Percy Morrison, Eugene Simper. Location: Belton, South Carolina.

Some of the youngsters working in Belton Mfg. Co., Belton, S.C. Two of...

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Furchgott's Department Store. Employs large number of youngsters as cash-boys and wrappers. Counted nine apparently under 12. 1 was 9, other 11. Youngest work for $3. a week. Location: Jacksonville, Florida.

Furchgott's Department Store. Employs large number of youngsters as ca...

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A typical San Antonio newsboy. Nine years old. Youngsters like this abound, here and in many other Texas cities. Some sell early in morning and late at night. Location: San Antonio, Texas.

A typical San Antonio newsboy. Nine years old. Youngsters like this ab...

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Wilson Dry Goods Company, large department store. Employs large number of youngsters as cash-boys and wrappers. Counted seven apparently 9 to 12 years old, one 9 and other 10. Week's work consists of nearly 65 hours, usually. Location: Jacksonville, Florida.

Wilson Dry Goods Company, large department store. Employs large number...

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Wilson Dry Goods Company, large department store. Employs large number of youngsters as cashboys and wrappers. Counted seven apparently 9 to 12 years old, one 9 and other 10. Week's work consists of nearly 65 hours, usually. Location: Jacksonville, Florida.

Wilson Dry Goods Company, large department store. Employs large number...

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Group of youngest workers in Irby Tobacco Factory, New Orleans. Very few youngsters there, and none under age. Location: New Orleans, Louisiana.

Group of youngest workers in Irby Tobacco Factory, New Orleans. Very f...

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Wilson Dry Goods Company, large department store. Employs large number of youngsters as cash-boys and wrappers. Counted seven apparently 9 to 12 years old, one 9 and other 10. Weeks work consists of nearly 65 hours, usually. Location: Jacksonville, Florida.

Wilson Dry Goods Company, large department store. Employs large number...

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Furchgott's Department Store. Employs large number of youngsters as cash boys and wrappers. Counted nine apparently under 12. One was 9, he said, and other 11. You[n]gest work for $3. a week. Location: Jacksonville, Florida.

Furchgott's Department Store. Employs large number of youngsters as ca...

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Some of the youngsters in the Scotland Neck Cotton Mill going home to dinner. This mill has a number of children. One boy told me 10 years old, and one 7. Location: Scotland Neck, North Carolina.

Some of the youngsters in the Scotland Neck Cotton Mill going home to ...

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Boy's Activities - Patriotism - The back lot Army prepares to lick the Kaiser. With Old Glory in the van the Kiddies' Corps is going over the top in the back lots. Discarded dishpans make good tin-helmets for these youngsters who are playing at beating the Boche. May 14, 1918

Boy's Activities - Patriotism - The back lot Army prepares to lick the...

Date Taken: 5/14/1918 Photographer: Underwood & Underwood Boy's Activities - Patriotism

Army of Occupation - Band playing before an interesting audience of 69th Infantrymen, and German youngsters

Army of Occupation - Band playing before an interesting audience of 69...

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Boy's Activities - U.S. Working Boy's Reserve - Arizona Boys' Working Reserve, summer, 1917. War gardens attracted hundreds of Arizona's youngsters. This is a contingent from Phoenix

Boy's Activities - U.S. Working Boy's Reserve - Arizona Boys' Working ...

Photographer: Arizona State Council Defense Boy's Activities - U.S. Working Boy's Reserve

For the Sins of Their Fathers. When the German and Austrian armies of occupation evacuated Albania, they left behind quite a few illegitimate children. These unfortunate youngsters were looked upon as outcasts by the stern moral people of the country. Many were homeless and had no one to care for them. But when the American Red Cross came to the relief of the country, all this was changed. The Americans established an orphanage and school for these little outcasts, and now the youngsters who were forbidden to play with these children look on with envy as they see the care they are receiving. This shows a group of these little chaps marching out of the playground. Miss Leonia Nathan of New York City, (in white) their teacher, can be seen at the right

For the Sins of Their Fathers. When the German and Austrian armies of ...

Title, date and notes from Red Cross caption card. Photographer name or source of original from caption card or negative sleeve: ARC Paris Office. Group title: Children Albania. On caption card: (12/1249) Used ... More

Governor Landon at White House. Washington, D.C., Dec. 21. Campaign bitterness was forgotten today as Gov. Alf Landon, defeated Republican presidential candidate; spent an hour with President Roosevelt at the White House. As he left the Executive Mansion Gov. Landon, who is in Washington to attend the Gridion dinner, told Newspapermen "We talked about Christmas and the children. The President talked about his grandchildren and I talked about my youngsters." The Governor said they did not discuss the past campaign

Governor Landon at White House. Washington, D.C., Dec. 21. Campaign bi...

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Cabinet youngsters enjoy Christmas. Washington, D.C., Dec. 24. The only cabinet youngsters, Cooper Coolidge, Marcus, and Melissa, sons and daughter of the Secretary of War and Mrs. Harry H. Woodring, were up bright and early to enjoy their Christmas tree with their parents

Cabinet youngsters enjoy Christmas. Washington, D.C., Dec. 24. The onl...

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Tommie, very young shiner, Canal Street, New York City. Some of these youngsters do not know their ages nor how much they earn. July 25, 1924. Location: New York, New York (State)

Tommie, very young shiner, Canal Street, New York City. Some of these ...

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Secretary of Labor and family attend Easter Egg rolling on White House grounds. The Secretary of Labor and Mrs. James J. Davis were on hand early today to help their youngsters to roll their Easter eggs on the White House lawn. In the group can be seen Joan; Mrs. Davis; Jane; Secretary Davis and Jane. The nurse is in the rear

Secretary of Labor and family attend Easter Egg rolling on White House...

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"Our Gang" comedies call on President Coolidge. [...]niels and "Peggy" Eames, stars of the kids in "Our Gang" comedies were received by [Coo]lidge at the White House today. The youngsters are [...] local theatre

"Our Gang" comedies call on President Coolidge. [...]niels and "Peggy"...

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Washington youngsters surprise Mrs. Coolidge with May Day basket of flowers. [...] the First Lady of the land opened the door of [...] morning she found a May Basket of flowers ha[...] nob. The basket, filled with daisies, was pu[...] little Washington children to tell Mrs Coolidge [...] is Child Health Day." The daisies represen[...] "Better Health for Children" movement. The [...]ph are Nan Norton, Elizabeth Ann Taylor and [...] Cooley

Washington youngsters surprise Mrs. Coolidge with May Day basket of fl...

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Washington society youngsters impersonate "Horse Marines" at children's horse show. The Misses Jinks of the Horse Marines all set for the Children's Horse Show which will be held in the National Capital on St. Patrick's Day. They are, left to right: Margaretta Rowland; Katrina McCormick, daughter of Mrs. Medill McCormick of Illinois and Miss Anne Rollins

Washington society youngsters impersonate "Horse Marines" at children'...

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New Assistant Attorney General. G.A. Youngquist, new Assistant Attorney General and his youngsters, made shortly after he took the oath of office today. Left to right: Scharlie Ann, 5, and Margaret, 11 (sitting). Standing: Jack, 9, and Bob, 15

New Assistant Attorney General. G.A. Youngquist, new Assistant Attorne...

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League of Nations Investigation Committee, Bengal, India. Group of youngsters of an agricultural cooperative with tools with which they say they clear the banks of water breeding anophelinse mosquitos

League of Nations Investigation Committee, Bengal, India. Group of you...

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League of Nations Malaria Investigation Committee, United Provinces, India. Anti-malaria educational play put on by youngsters dealing with the treatment of the disease, the use of quinine

League of Nations Malaria Investigation Committee, United Provinces, I...

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The children of Sen. and Mrs. James J. Davis and their Christmas tree. The youngsters are Jewel, Joan, Jean, Jane and James, Jr., the five J's

The children of Sen. and Mrs. James J. Davis and their Christmas tree....

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President Hoover greets Washington youngsters as they roll Easter eggs on White House lawn. Following the custom of other years the White House gates were opened bright and early today to allow thousands of Washington youngsters to roll their gayly colored Easter eggs on the historic south lawn. President Hoover is shown greeting the children in this picture

President Hoover greets Washington youngsters as they roll Easter eggs...

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