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Cigar Factory Reader: 1909
Submitted by Dave on Sun, 07/29/2007 - 10:22am.
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"A 'reader' in cigar factory in Tampa, Fla. He reads books and newspapers at top of his voice all day long. This is all the education many of these workers receive. He is paid by them and they select what he shall read." January 1909. View full size.
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Cigar Box Girls: 1909
Submitted by Dave on Sun, 07/29/2007 - 12:11am.
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Girls working in Tampa, Florida, cigar box factory. I saw 10 small boys and girls. Has had reputation for employment of youngsters but work is slack now. January 28, 1909. View full size. Photograph by Lewis Wickes Hine.
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Mary Creed: 1917
Submitted by Dave on Sun, 07/29/2007 - 12:11am.
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Boston, January 24, 1917. Mary Creed, 14 years old. Selling cigars in store of Mrs. Breslin, 817 Harrison Avenue. View full size. Photo by Lewis Wickes Hine.
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East Side Eviction: 1908
Submitted by Dave on Sun, 07/29/2007 - 12:10am.
Eviction in an East Side neighborhood of New York circa 1908. View full size. 8x10 glass negative, George Grantham Bain Collection.
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Lock, Stock and Barrel: 1908
Submitted by Dave on Sun, 07/29/2007 - 12:09am.
Moving van at an apartment eviction in New York circa 1908. View full size. 5x7 glass negative, George Grantham Bain Collection.
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Light's Out: 1937
Submitted by Dave on Sat, 07/28/2007 - 1:51pm.
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Fish in a Basket: 1909
Submitted by Dave on Sat, 07/28/2007 - 11:12am.
October 1909. Boy selling fish from a basket in Boston street market. View full size. Photograph by Lewis Wickes Hine.
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