Allen Tobias labor photograph collection, 1902-1982.

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Allen Tobias labor photograph collection, 1902-1982.

The Allen Tobias Labor Photograph Collection includes captioned photographs, negatives, and slides of garment apparel workers, steel mills, furriers, and H.J. Heinz Co. It also contains the photographic portfolios of Lewis W. Hine and Louis Stettner, articles concerning labor; and the film "What's New for Steel."

2.62 cubic feet.

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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...

Stettner, Louis, 1922-....

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H.J. Heinz Company

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Henry John Heinz, a pioneer in the food processing industry, established Heinz, Noble & Co. in 1869 with partner L. Clarence Noble to make and sell processed foods. Horseradish was the company's first product of a quickly expanding line. Financial difficulties forced company bankruptcy in 1875. The following year Heinz established a new company, the F & J Heinz Co. with his brother John and cousin Frederick. In 1888, Henry Heinz gains financial control of F & J Heinz and changed its ...

Tobias, Allen

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Allen Tobias made documentary films in New York City. From the description of Allen Tobias labor photograph collection, 1902-1982. (Pennsylvania State University Libraries). WorldCat record id: 214285024 ...