Florida Historic photos, documents, and people

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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.

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Girls working in Tampa, Fla., Box Factory. I saw 10 small boys and girls. Has had reputation for employment of youngsters but work is slack now. Jan. 28, 1909. Location: Tampa, Florida.

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Some of the boys in a "School Factory" De Pedro Casellas Cigar Factory, Tampa, Fla. 18 employees, 5 of them young apprentices. Pay to be permitted to work. Location: Tampa, Florida.

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Wilbur Bold, Western Union Messenger No. 14, twelve years old, works until 11 P.M. usually, but all night when they are busy. (See report of L.W.H.) Location: Tampa, Florida.

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From Jo Anne: "The 3 Damon Sisters who lived in Tallahassee circa 1900. Aren't they pretty?? From L to R--Annie, Lulu, and Mamie Damon. These are my Husband's Great-Aunts."

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Wilbur Gold, Western Union Messenger #14, twelve years old; works until 11 P.M. usually, but all night when they are busy. (See report of L.W.H.) Location: Tampa, Florida.

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Throng of children trying to get into the already crowded theatre at Jacksonville while the Child Labor program was in session Location: Jacksonville, Florida.

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Tampa Cigar Box Factory, Tampa, Fla. Found 10 small boys and girls. Work is slack now. Bad reputation. Jan. 28, 1909. Location: Tampa, Florida.

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Leo Day, Postal Telegraph Messenger, 12 years old, and a very knowing lad. (See report of L.W.H.) Location: Tampa, Florida.