#OnThisDay September 25, 1874
#OnThisDay September 25, 1874 American photographer Lewis Hine was born in Oshkosh, Wisconsin. Known for his bleak photographs of child laborers during the early twentieth century, Hine used his photography as a way to support the educational and legislative efforts of the National Child Labor Committee.
Pictured above are Pennsylvania “Breaker Boys” photographed by Lewis Hine in 1911, sit bent over coal chutes picking out rocks and other trash as the coal moves below them to the washers. These children worked tirelessly during the 10 hour work days surrounded by dust, sharp chunks of coal, and flying debris in an extremely dangerous work environment.
This photo can be found in Collection #5619P Amalgamated Clothing Workers Photographs.