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 taken during times such as the Progressive Era and the Great Depression captured young children working in harsh conditions, playing 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

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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

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1913

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

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1915

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1874–1940

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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

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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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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

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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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