Massachusetts Historic photos, documents, and people

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While I was photographing these workers (Berkshire Mills) the watchman dragged out the smallest boy, saying, "Here, photograph 'Peewee'." Location: Adams, Massachusetts.

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Continuation School group at Ipswich Mills, South Boston, studying textiles. Location: Boston, Massachusetts / Lewis W. Hine

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Continuation School group at Ipswich Mills, South Boston, studying textiles. Location: Boston, Massachusetts / Lewis W. Hine

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Correct posture for 4663. Need for advice of examining physician. See 4664. Location: Boston, Massachusetts / Lewis W. Hine.

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Doffers - Boss said 14 and 15 years old. Indian Orchard Cotton Mill Location: Indian Orchard, Massachusetts / Lewis W. Hine

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A Sunday afternoon "pick-up" at Sandy Beach. Girls about 15. See 4184. Location: Fall River, Massachusetts / Lewis W. Hine.

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Pick-up at Merry-go-round. Girls are 14-16 -- short dresses. See 4184. Location: Fall River, Massachusetts / Lewis W. Hine.

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Young worker leaving mill of Sagamore Manufacturing Company, Fall River, Mass., August 26, 1911. Noon. Richard K. Conant, Witness. Location: Fall River, Massachusetts.

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Playing hand ball on Street. Street play - probably not working boys. Location: Fall River, Massachusetts / Lewis W. Hine.