Rhode Island Historic photos, documents, and people

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These are some of the sweepers and mule room boys working in Valley Queen Mill. River Point, R.I. Several of the smallest ones there said they had been working there 3 years and over. Speak no English.

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Donimeco Cipella works in he card room of the Natick Mills, Natick, R. I. Has been there 2 years. "Once dey made me stop and said I should go to school but I'm workin' again." Does he look 14 now?. Lo

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Sweepers and doffers in Royal Mill, River Point, R.I. Boy on right hand end, Frank Jetro has been in mill 3 years. Next Jos. Jetro, nearly 3 years. Next Manuel Ray; 2 years. Next Jo. Jolian; 1 year. L

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Workers in Phoenix, Mill, Phoenix, R.I. Two largest boys, Joseph and Albert Paranthean have been in the mill over a year. Boy on left hand end, Joseph Miclette is beginning to work. Sunday afternoon.

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Two Portuguese girls working in Royal Mill, River Point, R.I. Younger girl, Mary Fartado "Works on lace." Been in mill 3 years. Other girl 3 years too. they do not speak English. Location: River Point

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Would these cotton-mill boys stand a test for physical fitness? Work in Riverside Mill, Olneyville, Providence. See 3196. For Child Welfare Exhibit 1912-13. Location: Providence, Rhode Island.

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One of the small girls working in the Natick (R. I.) Mills. The girls would not stop and form a group as the boys did. Many young girls and boys work there. Location: Natick, Rhode Island.

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(For Child Welfare Exhibit 1912-13.) Sammie Weits, 8 year old newsie, helps brother Bennie. 12 yrs. old. The latter sells until midnight some nights. Location: Providence, Rhode Island.

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Noon hour, April 17, 1909. All these boys (and many others) work in the Natick (R.I.) Mills. Some of the smaller ones said they worked there two years. Location: Natick, Rhode Island.