#LaborDay: Children at Work

"Muckraking journalists and photographers were some of the most helpful in exposing the conditions in which children worked. Among the most famous was #LewisHine, photographer for the National #ChildLabor Committee."

September 3, 2018 by Jessie Kratz,

"Today’s post comes from Megan Huang, an intern in the National Archives History Office.

"The Federal holiday Labor Day honors the American worker. When considering the accomplishments and contributions of the our workers throughout history, one category—the child laborer—doesn’t always come to mind. However, child labor was a significant part of the American labor story."

Read more [CW - contains graphic descriptions of work-related accidents]:
https://prologue.blogs.archives.gov/2018/09/03/labor-day-children-at-work/

Archived version ['cuz, in case it disappears]:
https://archive.ph/TroFn/

#Project2025 #ChildLaborLaws #ImmigrantsFeedUs #ICERaids #HungerGames #KillThePoor #EatTheRich #USPol #USHistory

@mattblaze

I've always loved this Lewis Hine photo -- Power House Mechanic (1920-21); in fact, I was able to use it as the cover image for my first book about labor in 19th-century literature and culture.

#LewisHine
#Photography
#Work

Today in Labor History September 26, 1874: Sociologist and photographer Lewis Hine was born in Oshkosh, Wisconsin. In 1908, he became the photographer for the National Child Labor Committee and spent the next decade documenting exploited child labor to help the organization’s lobbying efforts to end child labor in American industry. The book cover for my novel, Anywhere But Schuylkill, is based on a Hine photograph.

You can get a copy of Anywhere But Schuylkill from any of these indie retailers:
https://www.keplers.com/
https://www.greenapplebooks.com/
https://christophersbooks.com/
https://boundtogether.org//
https://www.thehistoricalfictioncompany.com/product-page/anywhere-but-schuylkill-by-michael-dunn

Or from
https://www.amazon.com/Anywhere-but-Schuylkill-Michael-Dunn-ebook/dp/B0CJVW1BP2

#workingclass #LaborHistory #lewishine #children #childlabor #photography #exploitation #novel #historicalfiction #AnywhereButSchuylkill #author #writer #books @bookstadon

Eye-Opening Photos Reveal Child Workers’ Lives in 1911 Virginia Glass Factories https://petapixel.com/2024/08/02/eye-opening-photos-reveal-child-workers-lives-in-1911-virginia-glass-factories/ #historicphotography #historicalfriday #childlabor #lewishine #News

in Greenville, Mississippi
In this black and white photograph, a young girl is captured in a moment of quiet industriousness. She's perched on a newspaper stand, nestled against the brick wall of a building. Her attire suggests a chilly day - she's clad in a coat with fur around the hood and a scarf wrapped snugly around her neck. The papers spread out before her indicate that she is tending to the stand, perhaps waiting for customers or simply passing the time. The photograph bears the signature "Lewis Hine" and a description that reads: "10 yr. old girl tending stand at 4th and Garden Streets. On right is entrance to bar room of saloon. Stand is owned by Mr. Rakoff, whose daughters, 11 yrs. and 13 yrs. old take turns tending it. Fanny Rakoff, 11 yrs. old, often tends stand till 7:30 P.M." This description paints a vivid picture of the scene - from the young girl's solitary vigil to the urban setting of the newspaper stand and bar room in Hoboken, New Jersey.
#Greenville #Mississippi #LewisHine #GardenStreets #Rakoff #FannyRakoff #Hoboken #NewJersey #photography #DorotheaLange
https://www.loc.gov/pictures/item/2017763081/

9:00 P.M. Dec. 17, 09. Newark, N.J. Nicholas Guiseppi, 65 River St. Sells until later than this. Location: Newark, New Jersey
The image is a black and white photograph featuring a young boy standing outdoors. He appears to be dressed in clothing suitable for cold weather, with a cap on his head, suggesting he may be in the middle of winter. The boy's attire includes what looks like knee-length pants, possibly overalls or long trousers, and a jacket that might indicate a formal occasion or a uniform. He is holding something cylindrical in his left hand, which could be a piece of paper or a small package.

The setting appears to be an urban environment, with a building on the right side, possibly made of brick, which suggests the location may be Newark, New Jersey. The style of the clothing and the quality of the photograph suggest it could have been taken around the early 20th century, as photographic techniques during that time period often yielded high contrast between light and shadow areas.

The image is likely a part of Lewis Hine's work, which involved documenting child labor and working conditions. The boy's attire and the setting could suggest an everyday scene from that era or perhaps a more formal occasion captured amidst the normalcy of daily life.
#Newark #NicholasGuiseppi #RiverStSells #NewJersey #LewisHines #Photography #LewisHine #ChildLabour #ChildLabor
https://www.loc.gov/pictures/item/2018674091/

Going to the "Movies." This theatre makes no attempt to obey the state law. Boys of any age can go in, afternoon or evening. 2:30 P.M. Location: Jersey City, New Jersey.
5 cents theatre tickets are available at this box office.
#JerseyCity #NewJersey #Photography #LewisHine #ChildLabour #ChildLabor
https://www.loc.gov/pictures/item/2018677394/

Dickson Mill, Laurinburg, N.C. Fred Butler, (smallest). Been in mill 2 years. Others one year. Witness, S.R. Hine. Location: Laurinburg, North Carolina.
The image you've provided is a black and white photograph taken by the renowned American photographer S.R. Hine, also known as Lewis Hine. The picture appears to be an interior scene within the Dickson Mill in Laurinburg, North Carolina.

Based on the style and era of documentary photography, this image could likely have been taken between 1890 and 1920, during which Hine was actively working as a social photographer.
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#DicksonMill #Laurinburg #NCFredButler #SRHine #NorthCarolina #American #LewisHine #theDicksonMill #Photography #ChildLabour #ChildLabor
https://www.loc.gov/pictures/item/2018674946/

9:00 P.M. Dec. 17, 09. Newark, N.J. Nicholas Guiseppi, 65 River St. Sells until later than this. Location: Newark, New Jersey
Sure, here is the description of the image in under 250 words:

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#Newark #NicholasGuiseppi #RiverStSells #NewJersey #Photography #LewisHine #ChildLabour #ChildLabor
https://www.loc.gov/pictures/item/2018674091/

Max Schwartz (8 yrs. old) and Jacob Schwartz, 163 Howard St., Newark, N.J. Sell until 10 P.M. sometimes. Location: Newark, New Jersey.
A group of workers are gathered around a large piece of machinery in a factory. One worker is standing in front of the machine, looking at a small piece of paper in his hand while the others look on. The machine appears to be a large press, with a long lever on the side and a metal plate on top. The workers are all wearing casual clothing and hats, and the factory floor is made of wood. In the background, there are other machines and tools, as well as a large window letting in natural light.
#MaxSchwartz #JacobSchwartz #HowardSt #Newark #NJSell #NewJersey #Photography #LewisHine #ChildLabour #ChildLabor
https://www.loc.gov/pictures/item/2018674451/

Victoria Talme. Whites Bog, Browns Mills, N.J. Location: Browns Mills, New Jersey.
Sure, here is a description of the image you provided:

A group of children are sitting on the steps of a building. The children are of various ages, with the youngest child sitting in the front row, looking up at the oldest child, who is standing behind them. The children are dressed in what appears to be their Sunday best, with the girls wearing dresses and the boys wearing suits and ties. The children are all looking in different directions, with some looking directly at the camera, while others seem lost in thought. The image is in black and white, and the contrast between the light and dark areas creates a strong sense of depth and dimension. The image is quite grainy, which suggests that it may have been taken some time ago. Overall, the image seems to capture a moment of childhood innocence and playfulness.
#VictoriaTalme #BrownsMills #NewJersey #Photography #LewisHine #ChildLabour #ChildLabor
https://www.loc.gov/pictures/item/2018675448/

1:30 A.M. Peter, 15 years old (on left). Employed in camphor works. Air full of camphor. Sells papers Saturday nights until 3 A.M. One of a dozen boys who sleep in car barn these nights. Charles, 11 years old (on right). Gets supper in restaurant. Sells every day. Brother of #3117. Location: Jersey City, New Jersey.
The image is a portrait of a young woman with long, flowing hair and a serene expression. Her skin is light with a hint of warmth. Her eyes are closed, and her mouth is slightly parted in a peaceful smile. The woman's hair is long and straight, falling down her back in waves. Her hair is a deep, rich brown. The background is simple, with a soft, creamy tone. The overall mood of the image is peaceful and serene.
#Peter #Charles #JerseyCity #NewJersey #Photography #LewisHine #ChildLabour #ChildLabor
https://www.loc.gov/pictures/item/2018677312/

4 P.M. Right - Frank Pristare, 456 Sixth St. 11 years old. Work "ain't good. Sells to a half-dozen customers, and a few extras. Spends all his money. Left - Chas. Ciensola, 115 Grand St. 14 years old and been selling 6 yrs. Mother takes in washing. Smokes hard, and attends tubercular clinic. Is in opportunity class, and grades no higher than 2 B. Compare with 10 year old boy. Location: Hoboken, New Jersey.
The image depicts two young boys, Frank Pristare and Chas Ciensola, selling newspapers in Hoboken, New Jersey, at 4 p.m.

Frank, 11 years old, is on the right side of the image, selling to a half-dozen customers and a few extras. He appears to be exhausted and has a mischievous grin.

Chas, 14 years old, is on the left side of the image, taking in washing and smoking hard. He has a dejected expression and is not smiling.

The image also shows a mother taking in washing and attending a tubercular clinic. The mother appears to be concerned about Chas's health and well-being.

Overall, the image is a depiction of two young boys selling newspapers and the challenges they face in their community.
#FrankPristare #Sixth #Left-Chas #Ciensola #GrandSt #Hoboken #NewJersey #ChasCiensola #Photography #LewisHine #ChildLabour #ChildLabor
https://www.loc.gov/pictures/item/2018677413/

Dickson Mill, Laurinburg, N.C. Fred Butler, (smallest). Been in mill 2 years. Others one year. Witness, S.R. Hine. Location: Laurinburg, North Carolina.
A young boy, Fred Butler, stands in a cotton mill, identified as Dickson Mill in Laurinburg, North Carolina. He wears a loose-fitting shirt, a newsboy cap, and a serious expression. Two other boys stand behind him, one looking down and the other gazing into the distance. The image is in black and white, and the boys' faces are dirty and their clothing worn. In the background, rows of spinning machines and bobbins fill the room, with a large wheel in the far left corner. The image captures the reality of child labor in the early 20th century.
#DicksonMill #Laurinburg #NCFredButler #SRHine #NorthCarolina #FredButler #Photography #LewisHine #ChildLabour #ChildLabor
https://www.loc.gov/pictures/item/2018674946/

10 yr. old girl tending stand at 4th and Garden Streets. On right is entrance to bar room of saloon. Stand is owned by Mr. Rakoff, whose daughters, 11 yrs and 13 yrs old, take turns, tending it. Fanny Rakoff, 11 years old, often tends stand till 7:30 p.m. (See also #3237, 3238.) 3 P.M. Location: Hoboken, New Jersey.
A young girl, Fanny Rakoff, with a happy smile, wearing a long-sleeved white blouse and a long skirt, stands behind a wooden fruit stand. She is holding a small white bowl and has her dark hair tied back. In front of her, on a wooden table, are arranged baskets of apples, oranges, and lemons. To her right, a tall, narrow wooden barrier with a small entrance to a barroom. A sign above the entrance reads, "Saloon." On the sidewalk, a large basket of potatoes and another of onions. In the background, people are walking in both directions. To the left, a street sign, "4th and Garden Streets." The day is sunny, and there are shadows on the sidewalk.
#GardenStreets #Rakoff #FannyRakoff #Hoboken #NewJersey #Photography #LewisHine #ChildLabour #ChildLabor
https://www.loc.gov/pictures/item/2018677407/

Pretzel and gum vendors - Newsies are good customers. A boy sells a basketful of pretzels every afternoon at the "news" office, to the boys getting their afternoon papers. Henry Schertzer, (left) 14 yrs. old. Abel Schertzer, (right) 12 yrs. old. Sam Tumin, (centre) 10 yrs. old. Sam sells gum, often till 10 P.M. Taken at 8:15 P.M. Location: Newark, New Jersey.
Three young boys are standing in front of a brick building. The boy on the left is holding a large basket filled with pretzels. The boy in the center is holding a box of gum. The boy on the right is also holding a basket filled with pretzels. They are standing on the sidewalk in front of a large window with venetian blinds. There is a streetlight behind them. They are all wearing newsboy caps and are dressed in knee-length pants, button-down shirts, and dark stockings. One boy is wearing a bow tie. They are all looking directly at the camera.
#Pretzel #HenrySchertzer #AbelSchertzer #SamTumin #Newark #NewJersey #Photography #LewisHine #ChildLabour #ChildLabor
https://www.loc.gov/pictures/item/2018676686/

Pretzel and gum vendors - Newsies are good customers. A boy sells a basketful of pretzels every afternoon at the "news" office, to the boys getting their afternoon papers. Henry Schertzer, (left) 14 yrs. old. Abel Schertzer, (right) 12 yrs. old. Sam Tumin, (centre) 10 yrs. old. Sam sells gum, often till 10 P.M. Taken at 8:15 P.M. Location: Newark, New Jersey.
Three young boys are standing in front of a brick building. The boy on the left is holding a large basket filled with pretzels. The boy in the center is holding a box of gum. The boy on the right is also holding a basket filled with pretzels. They are standing on the sidewalk in front of a large window with venetian blinds. There is a streetlight behind them. They are all wearing newsboy caps and are dressed in knee-length pants, button-down shirts, and dark stockings. One boy is wearing a bow tie. They are all looking directly at the camera.
#Pretzel #HenrySchertzer #AbelSchertzer #SamTumin #Newark #NewJersey #Photography #LewisHine #ChildLabour #ChildLabor
https://www.loc.gov/pictures/item/2018676686/

Smallest boy is Max Schwartz (8 yrs. old) and Jacob Schwartz, 163 Howard St., Newark, N.J. Sell until 10 P.M. sometimes. Location: Newark, New Jersey.
The image depicts a small boy named Max Schwartz (8 years old) and his father, Jacob Schwartz, standing at 163 Howard St., Newark, New Jersey. Max is the smallest figure in the image. The image also includes the address of the location and the time of the sale, which is "Sell until 10 P.M. sometimes."
#MaxSchwartz #JacobSchwartz #HowardSt #Newark #NJSell #NewJersey #Photography #LewisHine #ChildLabour #ChildLabor
https://www.loc.gov/pictures/item/2018674452/

I found a girl of 13 working at embroidery in a far corner of a dimly lighted room. The light came from a small gas jet which was high above the girl's head, in the center of the room. She was working on a black dress which was outlined in black pencil. For this dress elaborately embroidered, she received ninety cents. She could embroider one dress in about three or four days if she kept at it steadily. She had been working since 4 P.M., and it was the 7 P.M. She expected to stop at 10:30. Location: Newark, New Jersey.
In the dimly lit room of Newark, New Jersey, a young girl of 13 named LewisHine is diligently working on an embroidery project. The only source of light in the room is a small gas jet positioned high above her head, casting long shadows across the floor. The dress she is working on is a simple black dress, outlined in black pencil, and it is adorned with intricate embroidery. The intricate design requires a significant amount of time and effort, and LewisHine has been working on it steadily since 4 P.M. She expects to complete the dress by 10:30.
#Newark #NewJersey #LewisHine #Photography #LewisHine #ChildLabour #ChildLabor
https://www.loc.gov/pictures/item/2018678667/

Victoria Talme. Whites Bog, Browns Mills, N.J. Location: Browns Mills, New Jersey.
The image is a black-and-white photograph of a young girl, identified as Victoria Talme, standing in a marshy area known as Whites Bog in Browns Mills, New Jersey. The girl is wearing a long-sleeved dress that reaches down to her ankles, and she has a scarf tied around her neck. She is looking directly at the camera with a serious expression on her face.

In the background, several wooden structures and machinery are visible, indicating that this area was used for industrial purposes. The ground beneath the girl's feet is uneven and marshy, with tall grasses and reeds growing up around her. A body of water is visible in the distance, and several trees are scattered throughout the image.

Overall, the photograph has a somber and serious tone, with the girl's expression and the industrial setting contrasting with the natural beauty of the marshy landscape. The image was taken by Lewis Hine, a renowned American photographer known for his work documenting child labor and social conditions in the early 20th century.
#VictoriaTalme #BrownsMills #NewJersey #WhitesBog #LewisHine #American #Photography #ChildLabour #ChildLabor
https://www.loc.gov/pictures/item/2018675448/