United States Historic photos, documents, and people

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Some of the housing conditions of the workers in Cannon Mills, Concord, N.C., to contrast with the homes and gardens sometimes shown from the "show mills" of the state. Location: Concord, North Caroli

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Some of the housing conditions of the workers in the Cannon Mills, Concord, N.C., to contrast with the homes and gardens some times shown from the "show mills" of the state. Location: Concord, North C

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Two young spinners at the close of a week's work leaving the cotton mill in Easthampton, Mass. They work much longer hours than the burly tinsmith in photo #3033. Location: Easthampton, Massachusetts.

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A 4 H family bringing in their exhibits (pig, sheep, poultry) to the annual 4 H Fair at Charleston, W. Va. Location: Charleston, West Virginia / Photo by Le

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Eleven year old newsie who has been selling for three years. He gets up at 2:30 A.M. Sundays, and at 5:00 A.M. school days. Makes about $1.25 a day. Norval Sharp. Photo taken early Sunday morning. Loc

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Myrtle Bagwell, one of the youngest of the spinners in Spartan Mills, Spartenberg sic, S.C. Lives 104 Duncan Street. Been working nearly 2 years. Older sister said she could not find the family bible.

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Showing how essential accurate measurements are. A "Demonstration team" composed of three prize-winning Cabell County girls. See Photo No. 48. Location: Charleston, West Virginia

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Edith, a five year old cotton picker on H.M. Lane's farm Bells, Tex. (near Denison). "She's a good steady picker. Works all day long," her aunt said. See also other photos taken here. Location: Bells,

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Group of younger workers in mule room. All but two are 14 and 15 years old. Going home at 11 A.M. Berkshire Cotton Mills. Location: Adams, Massachusetts / L