"The New Hand" [Cartoon]
[National Child Labor Committee (U.S.)]
1913 (ca)
Photographic print, cropped
Library of Congress, Prints and Photographs Division
Repository: Library of Congress Prints and Photographs Division Washington, D.C. 20540 USA
LL/39691
1 of 59
Going home to lunch! Two boys from Singer Mfg. Co., Small boy -- Charles Bailey, 316 Scholum St., Is he Fourteen years old?
[National Child Labor Committee (U.S.)]
1908, October
Photographic print
Library of Congress, Prints and Photographs Division
Reproduction Number: LC-DIG-nclc-04495 (color digital file from b&w original print) LC-DIG-nclc-05371 (b&w digital file from original glass negative) LC-USZ62-68453 (b&w film copy negative)
LL/39675
2 of 59
Johns Lewis. Springstein Mill. A typical cotton mill boy. 12 years old --1 year in mill. Weaver--4 looms. Got 40 cents at start--60 cents now. Brother and Pa, in mills. Witness S.R. Hine. Location: Chester, South Carolina.
[National Child Labor Committee (U.S.)]
1908, November
Photographic print
Library of Congress, Prints and Photographs Division
Reproduction Number: LC-DIG-nclc-01427 (color digital file from b&w original print) LC-USZ62-58329 (b&w film copy negative)
LL/39686
3 of 59
Maple Mills, Dillon, S.C. Soarbar Seris, has worked off and on in the mill for 5 years. Winds. Gets 70 cents and up. "Recon I'm about 14." Didn't look it. Has worked more nights than day time. Location: Dillon, South Carolina.
[National Child Labor Committee (U.S.)]
1908, December
Photographic print
Library of Congress, Prints and Photographs Division
Reproduction Number: LC-DIG-nclc-01501 (color digital file from b&w original print) LC-USZ62-74041 (b&w film copy negative)
LL/39683
4 of 59
Some of the Workers in a MD Packing
1908-1916 (ca)
Gelatin silver print
4 1/2 x 6 1/2 in
Lee Gallery
Courtesy of Lee Gallery (T1612)
LL/12699 [Further details available]
5 of 59
Girl in Cherryville Mill. Location: Cherryville, North Carolina
[National Child Labor Committee (U.S.) - Album: Mills]
1908, November
Photographic print
Library of Congress, Prints and Photographs Division
LC-DIG-nclc-01357 - Hine no. 0262
LL/8174
6 of 59
Sadie Pfeifer, 48 inches high, has worked half a year. One of the many small children at work in Lancaster Cotton Mills
1908, 30 November
Library of Congress, Prints and Photographs Division
LOT 7479, v. 1, no. 0362 / LC-DIG-nclc-01455 - color digital file from b&w original print
LL/8633
7 of 59
One of Many Young Boys on Night Shift in a West Virginia Glass Factory
1908
Gelatin silver print
16.9 x 11.9 cm
George Eastman Museum
© 2004 George Eastman House
LL/6424
8 of 59
National Child Labor Committee. No. 191. Frank, a Miner Boy, going home. About 14 years old: has worked in the mine helping father pick and load for three years: was in hospital one year, when leg had been crushed by coal car.
[National Child Labor Committee (U.S.)]
1906, October (uncertain)
Photographic print
Library of Congress, Prints and Photographs Division
Reproduction Number: LC-DIG-nclc-01083 (color digital file from b&w original print) LC-USZ62-69151 (b&w film copy negative)
LL/39674
9 of 59
Carrying-in Boy at the Lehr, (15 years old) Glass Works, Grafton, W. Va. Has worked for several years. Works nine hours. Day shift one week, night shift next week. Gets $1.25 per day.
[National Child Labor Committee (U.S.)]
1908, October
Photographic print
Library of Congress, Prints and Photographs Division
Reproduction Number: LC-DIG-nclc-01184 (color digital file from b&w original print) LC-USZ62-18112 (b&w film copy negative)
LL/39673
10 of 59
Harry and Sallie. Driver in Maryland Coal Co. Mine, near Sand Lick, Grafton, W. Va. Was afraid to be photo'd because we might make him go to school. Probably 12 years old.
[National Child Labor Committee (U.S.)]
1908, October
Photographic print
Library of Congress, Prints and Photographs Division
Reproduction Number: LC-DIG-nclc-01073 (color digital file from b&w original print) LC-USZ62-83792 (b&w film copy negative)
LL/39672
11 of 59
Greel's Shoe-shining Parlor, Indianapolis, Ind. Said he was 15 years old. Works some nights until 11. Taken at 10 P.M.
[National Child Labor Committee (U.S.)]
1908, August
Photographic print
Library of Congress, Prints and Photographs Division
Reproduction Number: LC-DIG-nclc-03204 (color digital file from b&w original print) LC-USZ62-105659 (b&w film copy negative)
LL/39671
12 of 59
Gastonia, N.C. Boy from Loray Mill. "Been at it right smart two years."
[National Child Labor Committee (U.S.)]
1908, October
Photographic print
Library of Congress, Prints and Photographs Division
Reproduction Number: LC-DIG-nclc-01344 (color digital file from b&w original print) LC-DIG-nclc-05373 (b&w digital file from original glass negative)
LL/39670
13 of 59
Vance, a trapper boy, coal mine
1908
Gelatin silver print
4 1/4 x 6 in (10.8 x 15.2 cm)
Swann Galleries - New York
Sale 2208 Lot 25
LL/35579 [Further details available]
14 of 59
A typical spinner. Mamie -- Lancaster Cotton Mills, S.C.
1908, December
Library of Congress, Prints and Photographs Division
LOT 7479, v. 1, no. 0355 / LC-DIG-nclc-01448 - color digital file from b&w original print
LL/8635
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Hartford newsboys and girls. Girl in middle, Nellis, is 9 years old.
1909, March
Library of Congress, Prints and Photographs Division
LOT 7480, v. 1, no. 0662 / LC-DIG-nclc-03300 - color digital file from b&w original print
LL/8634
16 of 59
Photo of boys working in Arcade Bowling Alley, Trenton, N.J.
[National Child Labor Committee (U.S.)]
1909, 20 December
Photographic print
Library of Congress, Prints and Photographs Division
Reproduction Number: LC-DIG-nclc-03368 (color digital file from b&w original print)
LL/39693 [Further details available]
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A sweeper in the Hill Mfg. Co., Lewiston, Me. I saw him working inside.
[National Child Labor Committee (U.S.)]
1909, 23 April, 6 P.M.
Photographic print
Library of Congress, Prints and Photographs Division
Reproduction Number: LC-DIG-nclc-01697 (color digital file from b&w original print) LC-USZ62-127562 (b&w film copy negative)
LL/39689
18 of 59
One of the young spinners in the Quidwick Co. Mill. Anthony, R. I. (A Polish boy Willie) who was taking his noon rest in a doffer-box. Location: Anthony, Rhode Island.
[National Child Labor Committee (U.S.)]
1909, April
Photographic print
Library of Congress, Prints and Photographs Division
Reproduction Number: LC-DIG-nclc-01659 (color digital file from b&w original print) LC-USZ62-18120 (b&w film copy negative)
LL/39687
19 of 59
A little spinner in Globe Cotton Mill. Augusta, Ga. The overseer admitted she was regularly employed.
[National Child Labor Committee (U.S.)]
1909, January
Photographic print
Library of Congress, Prints and Photographs Division
Reproduction Number: LC-DIG-nclc-01583 (color digital file from b&w original print) LC-DIG-nclc-05395 (b&w digital file from original glass negative)
LL/39692
20 of 59
One of the small boys in J. S. Farrand P[ac]king Co. and a heavy load. J. W. Magruder, witness. Location: Baltimore, Maryland.
[National Child Labor Committee (U.S.)]
1909, July
Photographic print
Library of Congress, Prints and Photographs Division
Reproduction Number: LC-DIG-nclc-00753 (color digital file from b&w original print) LC-USZ62-12882 (b&w film copy negative)
LL/39685
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Mery Horn, a hunchback. The doctor told her it was a severe case and was being aggravated by the heavy load of papers she carried and so she must stop. She replied "But I need the spending money. I have to go to shows." Location: Hartford, Connecticut.
[National Child Labor Committee (U.S.)]
1909, March
Photographic print
Library of Congress, Prints and Photographs Division
Reproduction Number: LC-DIG-nclc-03232 (color digital file from b&w original print)
LL/39684
22 of 59
Jo. Lehman, a 7 year old newsboy. 824 Third Ave., N.Y. City. He was selling in this Saloon. I asked him about the badge he was wearing. "Oh! Dat's me bruder's," he said.
[National Child Labor Committee (U.S.)]
1910, July
Photographic print
Library of Congress, Prints and Photographs Division
Reproduction Number: LC-DIG-nclc-03684 (color digital file from b&w original print)
LL/39703
23 of 59
Night messenger--Samuel Puotilinck, 75 South 8th St.,. Location: Lawrence, Massachusetts.
[National Child Labor Committee (U.S.)]
1910, November
Photographic print
Library of Congress, Prints and Photographs Division
Reproduction Number: LC-DIG-nclc-03378 (color digital file from b&w original print)
LL/39697
24 of 59
Kibbe's Candy Factory. Joseph Giordano 14 years, Feeding Hills, Mass. Had just received his work certificate and left school. Tended a chocolate machine at $3.50. This was as small a boy as any at Kibbe's. Location: Springfield, Massachusetts.
[National Child Labor Committee (U.S.)]
1910, October
Photographic print
Library of Congress, Prints and Photographs Division
Reproduction Number: LC-DIG-nclc-04603 (color digital file from b&w original print)
LL/39698
25 of 59
9 year old boy who was smoking and playing pool in Pool Room Branch (Chouteau & Manchester) while waiting for papers. 4 P.M. May 5, 1910. Location: St. Louis, Missouri.
[National Child Labor Committee (U.S.)]
1910, 5 May
Photographic print
Library of Congress, Prints and Photographs Division
Reproduction Number: LC-DIG-nclc-03459 (color digital file from b&w original print)
LL/39699
26 of 59
Alberta McNadd on Chester Truitt's farm at Cannon, Del. Alberta is 5 years of age and has been picking berries since she was 3. Her mother volunteered the information that she picks steadily from sun-up to sun-down.
[National Child Labor Committee (U.S.)]
1910, May
Photographic print
Library of Congress, Prints and Photographs Division
Reproduction Number: LC-DIG-nclc-00096 (color digital file from b&w original print) LC-DIG-nclc-05328 (b&w digital file from original glass negative)
LL/39702
27 of 59
Messenger who is on duty from 8 A.M. to 6 P.M. down town. Witness E.N. Clopper. Location: St. Louis, Missouri.
[National Child Labor Committee (U.S.)]
1910, 7 May
Photographic print
Library of Congress, Prints and Photographs Division
Reproduction Number: LC-DIG-nclc-03483 (color digital file from b&w original print)
LL/39690
28 of 59
Francis Lance, 5 years old, 41 inches high. Sells regularly on Grand Avenue. Location: St. Louis, Missouri.
[National Child Labor Committee (U.S.)]
1910, May
Photographic print
Library of Congress, Prints and Photographs Division
Reproduction Number: LC-DIG-nclc-03496 (color digital file from b&w original print) LC-DIG-nclc-05321 (b&w digital file from original glass negative) LC-USZ62-130787 (b&w film copy negative)
LL/39682
29 of 59
Johnnie Burns a newsie who sells on Grand Avenue. 9 years old. Father says he is uncontrollable. Father also said his 4 yr. old. twins would be selling soon. Location: St. Louis, Missouri.
[National Child Labor Committee (U.S.)]
1910, 9 May
Photographic print
Library of Congress, Prints and Photographs Division
Reproduction Number: LC-DIG-nclc-03493 (color digital file from b&w original print)
LL/39681
30 of 59
Type--Seneca Street Vocational School. Location: Buffalo, New York (State)
[National Child Labor Committee (U.S.)]
1910, February
Photographic print
Library of Congress, Prints and Photographs Division
Reproduction Number: LC-DIG-nclc-04611 (color digital file from b&w original print)
LL/39677
31 of 59
Rose Biodo, 1216 Annan St., Philadelphia. 10 years old. Working 3 summers. Minds baby and carries berries, two pecks at a time. Whites Bog, Brown Mills, N.J. This is the fourth week of school and the people here expect to remain two weeks more.
[National Child Labor Committee (U.S.)]
1910, 28 September
Photographic print
Library of Congress, Prints and Photographs Division
Reproduction Number: LC-DIG-nclc-00054 (color digital file from b&w original print) LC-DIG-nclc-05296 (b&w digital file from original glass negative)
LL/39676 [Further details available]
32 of 59
Telegraph Messengers, Knoxville
1910
Gelatin silver print
12 x 16.5 cm (5 x 6.5 )
Galerie Johannes Faber
LL/1734
33 of 59
Butcher knife used by Ralph, a young cutter in a canning company and a badly cut finger. Several children working with him had cut fingers, and even the adults said they could not help cutting themselves. Location: Eastport, Maine.
[National Child Labor Committee (U.S.)]
1911, August
Photographic print
Library of Congress, Prints and Photographs Division
Reproduction Number: LC-DIG-nclc-00968 (color digital file from b&w original print) LC-USZ62-91567 (b&w film copy negative)
LL/39711
34 of 59
Leopoldo Andreoli, 208 Elm St. Very young--appears 11 or 12 years old. Is a "Loom boy" in spinning room of the Ayer Mill; has a steady job now and makes $5.15 a week now.] Location: Lawrence, Massachusetts.
[National Child Labor Committee (U.S.)]
1911, September
Photographic print
Library of Congress, Prints and Photographs Division
Reproduction Number: LC-DIG-nclc-02359 (color digital file from b&w original print)
LL/39695
35 of 59
Francis Manning, 406 Main St., Palmer, Mass.
[National Child Labor Committee (U.S.)]
1911, September
Photographic print
Library of Congress, Prints and Photographs Division
Reproduction Number: LC-DIG-nclc-02276 (color digital file from b&w original print)
LL/39710
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Ethel Shumate. Has been rolling cigarettes in Danville (Va.) Factory for six months. Lives, 614 Upper Street. Said she was thirteen years old, but it is doubtful. Location: Danville, Virginia.
1911, June
Library of Congress, Prints and Photographs Division
LOT 7483, v. 1, no. 2192 / LC-DIG-nclc-04742 - color digital file from b&w original print
LL/8631
37 of 59
Breaker boys working in Ewen Breaker of Pennsylvania Coal Co.
1911, January
Library of Congress, Prints and Photographs Division
LOT 7477, no. 1942 / LC-DIG-nclc-01131 - color digital file from b&w original print
LL/8632
38 of 59
Mamie Witt. Runs one side in Roanoke Cotton Mills, Roanoke, Va. She is twelve years old and helps support an able-bodied, dependent father. (see photo 2160). Location: Roanoke, Virginia.
1911, May
Library of Congress, Prints and Photographs Division
LOT 7479, v. 3, no. 2157 / LC-DIG-nclc-02148 - color digital file from b&w original print
LL/8636
39 of 59
Arthur Havard, a young driver. Shaft #6. Pennsylvania Coal Company. Location: South Pittston, Pennsylvania.
[National Child Labor Committee (U.S.)]
1911, January
Photographic print
Library of Congress, Prints and Photographs Division
Reproduction Number: LC-DIG-nclc-01101 (color digital file from b&w original print)
LL/39707
40 of 59
Joseph Philip, 5 Wall St., pin boy in Les Miserables Bowling Alley, said 11 years old and worked until midnight every night: said he made $2.25 last week and $1.76 the week before. Location: Lowell, Massachusetts
[National Child Labor Committee (U.S.)]
1911, October
Photographic print
Library of Congress, Prints and Photographs Division
Reproduction Number: LC-DIG-nclc-02384 (color digital file from b&w original print) LC-USZ62-97585 (b&w film copy negative)
LL/39706
41 of 59
Manuel, the young shrimp-picker, five years old, and a mountain of child-labor oyster shells behind him. He worked last year. Understands not a word of English. Dunbar, Lopez, Dukate Company. Location: Biloxi, Mississippi.
[National Child Labor Committee (U.S.)]
1911, February
Photographic print
Library of Congress, Prints and Photographs Division
Reproduction Number: LC-DIG-nclc-00828 (color digital file from b&w original print) LC-USZ62-55649 (b&w film copy negative) LC-USZ6-1306 (b&w film copy negative)
LL/39708
42 of 59
NYC, 1911, Entire Family Making Garters (Suspenders)
1911
Gelatin silver print
4 9/16 x 6 5/8
Barry Singer Gallery
LL/2845
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Amelia Louise Sousa, 12 years old. Picks 22 measures. Balmeda 4 years old. Children said she doesn't pick, but she was picking just the same. Location: Falmouth -Baker Bog, Massachusetts.
[National Child Labor Committee (U.S.)]
1911, September
Photographic print
Library of Congress, Prints and Photographs Division
Reproduction Number: LC-DIG-nclc-00178 (color digital file from b&w original print)
LL/39678
44 of 59
Little Teeny, one of the smallest oyster shuckers at Pass Christian, Miss. Did not know how old she was.
[National Child Labor Committee (U.S.)]
1911, February
Photographic print
Library of Congress, Prints and Photographs Division
Reproduction Number: LC-DIG-nclc-00851 (color digital file from b&w original print)
LL/39694
45 of 59
A husky tinsmith who works 8 hours a day, much of it out-doors. Compare him with some of our adolescent boys and girls who work in close confinement of the cotton mill 10 hours a day. Location: Northampton, Massachusetts.
[National Child Labor Committee (U.S.)]
1912, August
Photographic print
Library of Congress, Prints and Photographs Division
Reproduction Number: LC-DIG-nclc-02626 (color digital file from b&w original print)
LL/39712
46 of 59
Happy but thoughtless. The messenger service is poor training for him. (Works for Dime Messenger Service). Location: [Washington (D.C.), District of Columbia
[National Child Labor Committee (U.S.)]
1912, April
Photographic print
Library of Congress, Prints and Photographs Division
Reproduction Number: LC-DIG-nclc-03791 (color digital file from b&w original print)
LL/39713
47 of 59
Philip Descon [i.e., Deacon?], 34 Charter Street, about 10 years old. Didn't know age (nor name very well). Location: Boston, Massachusetts.
[National Child Labor Committee (U.S.)]
1912, August
Photographic print
Library of Congress, Prints and Photographs Division
Reproduction Number: LC-DIG-nclc-04240 (color digital file from b&w original print) LC-USZ62-68438 (b&w film copy negative)
LL/39696
48 of 59
In comparison with governmental affairs newsies are small matters. This photo taken in the shadow of the National Capitol where the laws are made. This group of young newsboys sells on the Capitol grounds every day.
1912, April
Library of Congress, Prints and Photographs Division
LC-DIG-nclc-03762 - color digital file from b&w original print
LL/8630
49 of 59
A 12 year old knitter in the Rome Hosiery Mill. Been there some time. Earns four to five dollars a week. Location: Rome, Georgia.
[National Child Labor Committee (U.S.)]
1913, April
Photographic print
Library of Congress, Prints and Photographs Division
Reproduction Number: LC-DIG-nclc-02771 (color digital file from b&w original print)
LL/39705
50 of 59
Madeline Causey ten year old worker in Merrimack Mills. Been working there for four months. Fills batteries. Her mother said she was born July 7, 1903. Location: Huntsville, Alabama.
[National Child Labor Committee (U.S.)]
1913, November
Photographic print
Library of Congress, Prints and Photographs Division
Reproduction Number: LC-DIG-nclc-02892 (color digital file from b&w original print) LC-USZ62-74044 (b&w film copy negative)
LL/39680
51 of 59
Whistle blows noon Opelika Cotton Mill. Smallest girl in photograph is Velma Smith a tiny little spinner with a steady job all day.
[National Child Labor Committee (U.S.)]
1914, October
Photographic print
Library of Congress, Prints and Photographs Division
Reproduction Number: LC-DIG-nclc-02929 (color digital file from b&w original print) LC-USZ62-84578 (b&w film copy negative)
LL/39715 [Further details available]
52 of 59
Nine year old Mollie Keller and her two sisters, 10 and 13 yrs old, pulling beets. The overalls are used by many girls and women.
[National Child Labor Committee (U.S.)]
1915, October
Photographic print
Library of Congress, Prints and Photographs Division
Reproduction Number: LC-DIG-nclc-00319 (color digital file from b&w original print)
LL/39714 [Further details available]
53 of 59
Three-year old Hilda, who is beginning beet work on a Wisconsin farm.
[National Child Labor Committee (U.S.)]
1915, July
Photographic print
Library of Congress, Prints and Photographs Division
Reproduction Number: LC-DIG-nclc-00282 (color digital file from b&w original print)
LL/39716
54 of 59
15 Year Old Driver of Oil Wagon and His 10 Year Old Helper
1916
Gelatin silver print
4 1/2 x 6 1/2 in
Lee Gallery
Courtesy of Lee Gallery (V1170)
LL/12702
55 of 59
Louis Pelissier, 29 8th St., 16 year old (May 16, 1916) applicant 2nd grade - deficient mentality. Doesn't know name of place where he is going to work. Made it out for Small's mill, they weren't sure.
[National Child Labor Committee (U.S.)]
1916, 19 June
Photographic print
Library of Congress, Prints and Photographs Division
Reproduction Number: LC-DIG-nclc-05059 (color digital file from b&w original print)
LL/39720 [Further details available]
56 of 59
James Donovan - Irish Sweeper in Fall River Iron Works. Said he was 17 years. Location: Fall River, Massachusetts
[National Child Labor Committee (U.S.)]
1916, 17 June
Photographic print
Library of Congress, Prints and Photographs Division
Reproduction Number: LC-DIG-nclc-05054 (color digital file from b&w original print)
LL/39717
57 of 59
Herschel Bonham, Route A, Box 118, an 11-year-old boy cultivating peas. He belongs to a cotton club in school. Father says he can pick 200 pounds of cotton a day. Location: Lawton, Oklahoma
[National Child Labor Committee (U.S.)]
1917, April
Photographic print
Library of Congress, Prints and Photographs Division
Reproduction Number: LC-DIG-nclc-00676 (color digital file from b&w original print)
LL/39719
58 of 59
Doffer in a Lincolnton, (N.C.) mill. Location: Lincolnton, North Carolina.
[National Child Labor Committee (U.S.)]
1918, November
Photographic print
Library of Congress, Prints and Photographs Division
Repository: Library of Congress Prints and Photographs Division Washington, D.C. 20540 USA
LL/39688
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