Records of the Children's Bureau. 1908 - 2003. National Child Labor Committee Photographs taken by Lewis Hine. 1912 - 1912. Minnie Thomas, 9 years old, showing the average size of the sardine knife as large as this. Minnie works regularly, mostly in the packing room, and when very busy works night.

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Records of the Children's Bureau. 1908 - 2003. National Child Labor Committee Photographs taken by Lewis Hine. 1912 - 1912. Minnie Thomas, 9 years old, showing the average size of the sardine knife as large as this. Minnie works regularly, mostly in the packing room, and when very busy works night. Cuts some, also cartons. She says she earns $2 some days packing. Eastport, Me.

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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...