Fursen? Owens 12 years old. Can't read. Don't know A, B, C's. "Yes I want to learn but I can't when I work all the time." Been in mills 4 years, 3 years in Olympia Mill, Columbia, S.C. and 1 year here. (See photo 556). Location: Augusta, Georgia.

Oyster shuckers at Apalachicola, Fla. This work is carried on by many young boys during busy seasons. This is a dull year so only a few youngsters were in evidence. Location: Apalachicola, Florida.

Augusta, Ga. A typical street scene in Gregtown where the employees in King Mill live. The Secretary of Associated Charities said this is the most degraded part of Augusta. Location: Augusta, Georgia.

Augusta, Ga. A typical street scene in Gregtown where the employees in King Mill live. The Secretary of Associated Charities said this is the most degraded part of Augusta. Location: Augusta, Georgia.