Rhode Island Historic photos, documents, and people

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(For Child Welfare Exhibit 1912-13.) Cotton-mill employee using seat that is on the end of her machine. Pawtucket, R.I. Location: Pawtucket, Rhode Island.

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A few of the small boys working in the Natick (R. I.) Mills. Some of the smallest ones said they worked there 2 years. Location: Natick, Rhode Island.

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Would these cotton-mill boys stand a test for physical fitness? Work in Riverside Mill, Olneyville, Providence. Location: Providence, Rhode Island.

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(For Child Welfare Exhibit 1912-13.) Tiny girl with big bag she is carrying home, Spruce St., Providence, R.I. Location: Providence, Rhode Island.

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Spinners and doffers in the Interlaken Mill, Arkwright, R. I. Girl in front, Amelia, is a spooler. Small Mill. Location: Arkwright, Rhode Island.

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6 A. M., June 9, 1909. I found only a few youngsters going into this mill. American Thread Co., Westerly, R.I. Location: Westerly, Rhode Island.

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(For Child Welfare Exhibit 1912-13.) Housing conditions, Rear of Republican St. Providence, Nov. 23, 1912. Location: Providence, Rhode Island.

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(For Child Welfare Exhibit 1912-13.) Elvira Christofano, 110 Spruce ? St., Providence, making chain-bags. Location: Providence, Rhode Island.

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Noon hour ball-game at Quidwick Co. Hill, Anthony, R. I. All of them work in the mill. Note the boy nearest. Location: Anthony, Rhode Island.