Rhode Island Historic photos, documents, and people

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Noon Hour. All these boys (and more) worked in the Quidwick Co. Mill, Anthony, R. I. (a medium sized mill). They went in when the signal was given. Location: Anthony, Rhode Island.

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Two boys working in Coventry Co. Mill, Anthony, R. I. 6 P.M. April 16, 1909. I saw about 10 boys and girls who looked to be under 14 years of age. Location: Anthony, Rhode Island.

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(For Child Welfare Exhibit 1912-13.) Back-yard and privies in terribly filthy condition, 76-78 Borden Street, Providence, R.I. Owners Wealthy. Location: Providence, Rhode Island.

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(For Child Welfare Exhibit 1912-13.) Crowded Italian home, 46 Crary St., Providence, R.I. Nov 26, 1912. Property owned by wealthy family. Location: Providence, Rhode Island.

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(For Child Welfare Exhibit 1912-13.) Entrance to the crowded, dirty house of a Midwife, rear tenement on Spruce Street, Providence, R.I. Location: Providence, Rhode Island.

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One of the young spinners in the Quidwick Co. Mill. Anthony, R. I. (A Polish boy Willie) who was taking his noon rest in a doffer-box. ... Location: Anthony, Rhode Island.

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Edward St. Germain and sister Delia. She has been working in Phoenix (R.I.) Mill for 8 months. He works also. They cannot speak English. Location: Phoenix, Rhode Island.

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One of the young spinners in the Quidwick Co. Mill. Anthony, R. I. (A Polish boy Willie) who was taking his noon rest in a doffer-box. Location: Anthony, Rhode Island.

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The girl and boys are spinners, sweepers etc., in the Valley Queen Mill, River Point, R.I. Very little English spoken. Location: River Point, Rhode Island.