Louisiana Historic photos, documents, and people

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The average age of newsboys in New Orleans is very high. Many young men like these, and few little ones. Location: New Orleans, Louisiana.

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The average age of newsboys in New Orleans is very high. Many young men like these, and few little ones. Location: New Orleans, Louisiana.

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Katie Kuritzko, 7-year-old oyster shucker. Has mumps now. Her 8-year-old brother also shucks. Location: Dunbar, Louisiana.

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Four-year-old Mary Davis, tending the sick baby when not working. (See photo 2039). Location: Dunbar, Louisiana.

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Four-year-old Mary Kosco, Shucks oysters at Dunbar. (See photo 2050). Location: Dunbar, Louisiana.

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Annie Delcher, eight-year-old oyster shucker from Baltimore. Location: Dunbar, Louisiana.

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Jamsie, a six-year-old shucker. Shucks one pot a day. Location: Dunbar, Louisiana.

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Chalmette National cemetery (Grand Army of the Republic Memorial), New Orleans, La.

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Mary Kosco, four-year-old shucker. (See photo 2050). Location: Dunbar, Louisiana.