Lewis W. Hine

1874–1940

*School, y9, District 3. This was the attendance on December 3, and several children were absent on account of sickness* 1915
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Lewis Wickes Hine (September 26, 1874 – November 3, 1940) was an American sociologist and muckraker photographer. His photographs that were taken during times such as the Progressive Era and the Great Depression, which captured the result of young children working in harsh conditions, played a role in bringing about the passage of the first child labor laws in the United States.

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Juvenile Court. An 8 year old boy, charged with stealing a bicycle, Thurs 5th May 1910
Lewis W. Hine
1910

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A Night Scene. Flower making. Family of Mary Bezzola, 212 Sullivan St., New York. George (10 years old) and Levia (9 years old) work until 9pm when work is rushing
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1912

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Boy who carried barrels. Robert Saunders, 10 years old. Lives Waquoit - is the son of the boss. Mother picks too
Lewis W. Hine
1911

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Group of workers in Lane Cotton Mill, New Orleans, showing the youngest workers and typical of conditions in New Orleans. Violations of the law are rare
Lewis W. Hine
1913

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Cartoon
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Near Bowling Green, Kentucky. Mrs J L Hazel and children stripping tobacco
Lewis W. Hine
1915

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Exhibition panel (Industry Saves at Society’s Expense)
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Exhibition panel (Everybody Pays but Few Profit from Child Labor)
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Juvenile Court. An 8 year old boy, charged with stealing a bicycle, Thurs 5th May 1910

A Night Scene. Flower making. Family of Mary Bezzola, 212 Sullivan St., New York. George (10 years old) and Levia (9 years old) work until 9pm when work is rushing

Boy who carried barrels. Robert Saunders, 10 years old. Lives Waquoit - is the son of the boss. Mother picks too

Group of workers in Lane Cotton Mill, New Orleans, showing the youngest workers and typical of conditions in New Orleans. Violations of the law are rare

Cartoon

Near Bowling Green, Kentucky. Mrs J L Hazel and children stripping tobacco

Exhibition panel (Industry Saves at Society’s Expense)

Exhibition panel (Everybody Pays but Few Profit from Child Labor)

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