United States Historic photos, documents, and people

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Jo Bradford, 405 Park Street, Lindale, Ga. Worked in Massachusetts Mills when 10 years old. Insurance record shows him 11 now. Works in the weave shop. No need, apparently, as father and 5 children are

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All these are workers in the Cherokee Hosiery Mill, Rome, Ga. Noon, April 10, 1913. The youngest are turners and loopers. Other Hosiery Mills around here employ children of 8 and 9 years. Some of these

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15-year old girl at her old job packing the finished envelopes. Embossing shop of Harry C. Taylor, 61 Court Street. Location: Boston, Massachusetts / Lewis

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Furchgott's Department Store. Employs large number of youngsters as cash boys and wrappers. Counted nine apparently under 12. One was 9, he said, and other 11. Youngest work for $3. a week. Location:

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6 year old Leslie Cooper. Sells with 10 year old brother Eric. Found 7 A.M. Sunday. Started at 5 P.M. Starts 6 A.M. week days. Doesn't go to school. Works the begging dodge. Location: Jacksonville?, F

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Furchgott's Department Store. Employs large number of youngsters as cash-boys and wrappers. Counted nine apparently under 12. 1 was 9, other 11. Youngest work for $3. a week. Location: Jacksonville, F

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6 year old Leslie Cooper. Sells with 10 year old brother Eric. Found 7 A.M. Sunday. Starts at 5 A.M. and sells all day. 6 A.M. week days. Doesn't go to school. Works the begging dodge. Location: Jacks

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Margaret Ciampa, 14 years old, finishing flowers at Boston Floral Supply Co., 347-357 Cambridge Street. Said to be the only flower factory in Massachusetts. Location: Boston, Massachusetts

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Sadie Singer, 15 years old, racking flowers at the Beston Floral Supply Co., 347-357 Cambridge Street. Said to be the only flower factory in Massachusetts. Location: Boston, Massachusetts