Emma Kelly, eight years old, picks shrimp in the Peerless Oyster Co. Many like her worked from 3:00 A.M. until 4:00 P.M. Location: Bay St. Louis, Mississippi.

Eight-year-old Lizzie, earns 30 cents a day shucking oysters in the Dunbar Cannery. I saw her working steady all day, at top speed. Could not speak a word of English. Location: Dunbar, Louisiana.

Carrie Dietrick, ten years old. Raymond, seven years old. Pick shrimp at the Peerless Oyster Co. Location: Bay St. Louis, Mississippi.

Carrie Dietrick, ten years old. Raymond, seven years old. Pick shrimp at the Peerless Oyster Co. Location: Bay St. Louis, Mississippi.