1916

The Newkirk family in Clark County, Kentucky also needed assistance from their children. Newkirk children picking blackberries. Father, Hildred Newkirk. Willie, 15 years, Catherine 13 years, Clarence, 10 years and Sam, 8 years. Will start school (Indian Field) soon. Mother said: “They haint got money fer books so they have to git a little from the berryin’.” Some families nearby earn considerable money at this work. Teacher of Rabittown School said most of her absences have been due to picking berries. Location: Clark County, Kentucky / Lewis W. Hine 1916