Lewis Hine caption: 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. Location: Spartanburg, South Carolina, May 1912. This … [Read more...]
Roy Hammett, Spartanburg, South Carolina
Lewis Hine caption: Human Junk. A product of the mill. "Ben workin fer 10 years. Began when I was six years old for 5 cents a day. Lately I was workin $1.25 a day but got to spittin blood and had to quit." He was truely "scrap[p]ed" and of little use to himself or the world. Roy … [Read more...]
Sadie Barton, Lancaster, South Carolina
Lewis Hine caption: A typical Spinner, Lancaster Cotton Mills, S.C. Location: Lancaster, South Carolina, November 1908. "At the time, my mother may have seen it as an opportunity rather than a bad thing. I think it is understandable for someone in better circumstances to say, … [Read more...]
Hattie Hunter, Lancaster, South Carolina
Lewis Hine caption: One of the little spinners working in Lancaster Cotton Mills, S.C. Many others as small. Location: Lancaster, South Carolina, December 1, 1908. "She said that someone at the mill told her to go home at lunchtime and change her clothes. And now we have the … [Read more...]
Sadie Phifer, Lancaster, South Carolina
Lewis Hine caption: Sadie Pfeifer, 48 inches high, has worked half a year. One of the many small children at work in Lancaster Cotton Mills. Nov. 30, 1908. Location: Lancaster, South Carolina. The following are excerpts from The Survey, Volume 21, published in 1909. As to … [Read more...]
John Ghent, Lancaster, South Carolina
Lewis Hine caption: John Ghent has worked at spinning for 1 year. Goes to school now. Been Sick. Lancaster, S.C. Cotton Mills. Location: Lancaster, South Carolina, November 1908. "I thought he was properly dressed. It was probably his only suit." -Doris Phillips, daughter of … [Read more...]
William & Fred Crocker, Chester, South Carolina
Lewis Hine caption: Willie Crocker, (barefoot) Wylie Mill, Chester, S.C. 13 years old-- "worked since I was 6 years old." Lost part of finger in gear of machinery. Fred Crocker--11 years old. 1 year in mill. Location: Chester, South Carolina, November 1908. "I never knew my … [Read more...]
Daisy Estes, Chester, South Carolina
Lewis Hine caption: Wylie Mill, Chester, S.C. Girl at end of porch Daisy Estis (Couldn't spell her name) Worked 2 years. other two not in the mill. No school within reach. All chewed tobacco. Location: Chester, South Carolina, November 1908. I thought this was a lovely picture … [Read more...]
Archie Love, Chester, South Carolina
Lewis Hine caption: Springstein Mills, Chester, S.C. Archie Love. Said (after hesitating) "I am 14 years old." Doesn't look it. Been in mill 3 years. Worked 5 months nights at the start. Location: Chester, South Carolina, November 1908. "I have this picture of Daddy. It's been … [Read more...]
Ruth Barnhill, Dillon, South Carolina
Lewis Hine caption: Maple Mills, Dillon, S.C. Ruth Barnhill (elder). Been at it 4 years. Run 6 sides. Emma Barnhill 4 years in mill. 4 sides. Looked 10 years old. Location: Dillon, South Carolina, December 1908. "It was just a way of life. I think she must have been doing it … [Read more...]
Lavator & Nettie Arnette, Dillon, South Carolina
Lewis Hine caption: Dillon Mills, Dillon, S.C. Lizzie Davis, (smallest). Been in mill 2 years. Next--Nettie Arnet - Been in mill 8 years. Next--Monnie McCraney, been in mill 3 years. Next--Vater Arnet, been in mill 8 years. Next--Mattie Connor, spinners and Winders. Saturday, … [Read more...]
Poems Inspired By North Adams, Massachusetts, Page Three
From 1996 until 2004, the Appalachian Bean Cafe (called "The Bean") was a remarkable social institution on Main Street in North Adams. It was the perfect place for a writer to hang out and get to know the city's "old-timers," who were there every morning, and just about everyone … [Read more...]
Joseph Beaudoine, Burlington, Vermont
Lewis Hine caption: Jo Bodeon. A "back-roper" in mule room. Chace Cotton Mill, Burlington, Vt. Location: Burlington, Vermont, May 1909. This unforgettable photograph by Lewis Hine was taken during his first investigation of child labor in the many textile mills that populated … [Read more...]
Addie Card: The Search For An Anemic Little Spinner, Chapter Two
Lewis Hine caption: Every one of these was working in the cotton mill at North Pormal [i.e., Pownal], Vt. and they were running a small force. Rosie Lapiare, 15 years; Jane Sylvester, 15 years; Runie[?] Cird, 12 years; R. Sylvester, 12 years; E. [H.?] Willett, 13 years; Nat. … [Read more...]
Addie Card: The Search For An Anemic Little Spinner, Chapter Three
Chapter Three: Discovering Addie's First Family All the way home, I held out the hope that Addie's granddaughter had the same last name — the one she was born with. As soon as I walked in the door, I headed for the computer and Googled her. I got a hit! A person with … [Read more...]
Addie Card: The Search For An Anemic Little Spinner, Chapter Four
Chapter Four: New Discoveries In Hoosick Falls Hoosick Falls is just across the New York border, a few miles northwest of North Pownal. Route 346 follows the river and the railroad tracks, cutting through an intensely rural landscape. Locals know to turn right on a country … [Read more...]
Addie Card: The Search For An Anemic Little Spinner, Chapter Five
Chapter Five: Discovering Addie's Adopted Family The city of Cohoes (pronounced Ca-hose') was once the home of Harmony Mills, one of the largest in the world. The yarn-producing factory along the Mohawk River was powered by Cohoes Falls, which was the subject of a famous … [Read more...]
Addie Card: The Search For An Anemic Little Spinner, Chapter Seven
Chapter Seven: Epilogue A lot of strange and wonderful serendipitous events occurred during my search for Addie, but I was still not prepared for one final event, strange, but not so wonderful. On March 28, I attended a meeting in North Adams. While waiting for it … [Read more...]
Addie Card: The Search For An Anemic Little Spinner, Chapter Six
Chapter Six: Interview With Descendants Elizabeth Winthrop's book, Counting On Grace, was inspired by Lewis Hine's photograph of Addie Card, and informed by her research into the social history of Pownal, Vermont, the working conditions for children in cotton mills, and how … [Read more...]
Alberta Bonneau, Fall River, Massachusetts
Lewis Hine caption: King Philip Mill - Card Room. Doffer on Jack Speeder. Bertha Bonneau, 15 years, 105 Slade St. Location: Fall River, Massachusetts, June 21, 1916. "My mother kept us clean. People would give her clothes. She would take the clothes apart, wash them, and make … [Read more...]
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