Records of the Children's Bureau. 1908 - 2003. National Child Labor Committee Photographs taken by Lewis Hine. 1912 - 1912. All these shuck oysters in the Dunbar Cannery. They begin work about 3 A.M. and work until about 5 P.M. with half an hour for lunch at noon. The great hill of oyster shells is

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Records of the Children's Bureau. 1908 - 2003. National Child Labor Committee Photographs taken by Lewis Hine. 1912 - 1912. All these shuck oysters in the Dunbar Cannery. They begin work about 3 A.M. and work until about 5 P.M. with half an hour for lunch at noon. The great hill of oyster shells is but part of one seasons product. Dunbar, La.

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Hine, Lewis Wickes, 1874-1940

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Lewis Wickes Hine (1874-1940), an American photographer, began his career as a teacher at the Ethical Culture School in New York City. He first used a camera to record activities at the school. Subsequently he photographed immigrants arriving at Ellis Island, the shocking condition of child laborers throughout the U.S., the activities of the American Red Cross in World War I, and workers in various industries. He was commissioned to create photo-essays for industry and periodicals. His early pho...