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In the 19th and 20th centuries, newspaper publishers relied on newspaperboys (“newsies”) to distribute their newspapers on city streets. Created by: PICRYL - Public Domain Media Search EngineDated: 1900
New York, New York. Harlem newsboy
In the 19th and 20th centuries, newspaper publishers relied on newspaperboys (“newsies”) to distribute their newspapers on city streets. The newsboys purchased their papers and usually had to sell all of them to make a decent profit. In 1899, with a sudden rise in the cost of newspapers, a contingent of New York City newsies staged a strike against big-time publishers like Joseph Pulitzer and William Randolph Hearst.
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Newsboy, Alaska - Glass negative photogrpah. Public domain.

Newsboy, Alaska - Glass negative photogrpah. Public domain.

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Francis Lance 5 years old. 41 inches high. Sells regularly on Grand Avenue. Location: St. Louis, Missouri.

Francis Lance 5 years old. 41 inches high. Sells regularly on Grand Av...

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Girl and boys selling papers. Edward F. Brown, Investigator. Location: Wilmington, Delaware / Photo by Lewis W. Hine.

Girl and boys selling papers. Edward F. Brown, Investigator. Location...

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Hymie Miller, 5-year-old newsie who lives at 922 W. California St. Sells after school mostly. Location: Oklahoma City, Oklahoma / Lewis W. Hine.

Hymie Miller, 5-year-old newsie who lives at 922 W. California St. Sel...

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Eddie and Carmine Zizza, twelve year old twins who make $1.50 a day. They belong to a family of 13 children many of them newsboys. Newark, N.J. - August 1st, 1924. Location: Newark, New Jersey.

Eddie and Carmine Zizza, twelve year old twins who make $1.50 a day. T...

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Chicago, Illinois. Newsboy selling the Chicago Defender, a leading Negro newspaper

Chicago, Illinois. Newsboy selling the Chicago Defender, a leading Neg...

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11:00 A. M . Monday, May 9th, 1910. Newsies at Skeeter's Branch, Jefferson near Franklin. They were all smoking. Location: St. Louis, Missouri.

11:00 A. M . Monday, May 9th, 1910. Newsies at Skeeter's Branch, Jeffe...

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United Workers Boy's Club. New Haven, Conn. Getting hold of the newsboys. Location: New Haven, Connecticut.

United Workers Boy's Club. New Haven, Conn. Getting hold of the newsbo...

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Newsie, ten years old. Going into a moving picture theatre with his papers. Location: Schenectady, New York (State)

Newsie, ten years old. Going into a moving picture theatre with his pa...

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Joe Smith, 1927 1/2 Morgan St. 8 years old. Location: St. Louis, Missouri.

Joe Smith, 1927 1/2 Morgan St. 8 years old. Location: St. Louis, Miss...

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Newsie selling in morning before going to school. Main Street, 8 A.M. Location: Rochester, New York (State)

Newsie selling in morning before going to school. Main Street, 8 A.M. ...

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6 yr. old Eddie. Regular newsie. Brothers all sell (see 1464). No relation but an interesting resemblance. Location: St. Louis, Missouri.

6 yr. old Eddie. Regular newsie. Brothers all sell (see 1464). No rela...

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Child Labor - The newsboy

Child Labor - The newsboy

Bare-footed boy holding newspapers. J255200 U.S. Copyright Office This record contains unverified, old data from caption card. Caption card tracings: Child labor Newsboys; Shelf.

Two 7 year old Nashville newsies, profane and smart, selling Sunday. Location: Nashville, Tennessee.

Two 7 year old Nashville newsies, profane and smart, selling Sunday. ...

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New York, New York. Harlem newsboy

New York, New York. Harlem newsboy

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[High school route boys. Adolescents. Some in back row have been newsboys for seven, eight and nine years.] Location: New Haven, Connecticut.

[High school route boys. Adolescents. Some in back row have been newsb...

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Newsies starting out with Sunday papers, 6 A.M. Location: Boston, Massachusetts.

Newsies starting out with Sunday papers, 6 A.M. Location: Boston, Mas...

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Newsies in the paper alley, getting afternoon editions. Location: Rochester, New York (State)

Newsies in the paper alley, getting afternoon editions. Location: Roc...

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Newsboys. Location: Utica, New York (State)

Newsboys. Location: Utica, New York (State)

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Newsboys, begging tobacco coupons. Edward F. Brown, Investigator. Lewis W. Hine. Photographer. Location: Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.

Newsboys, begging tobacco coupons. Edward F. Brown, Investigator. Lewi...

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Israel April, 314 I St., S.W., Washington, D.C. "I serves the President". 9 yr. old newsboy with no badge selling near Willard Hotel, Sunday P.M.,4/14/12. Been selling for several years. I found him selling after midnight April 17th and 18th. Quite a pugnacious little chap. He and his brother are said to have a large clientele among ambassadors and senators. Location: Washington (D.C.), District of Columbia.

Israel April, 314 I St., S.W., Washington, D.C. "I serves the Presiden...

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4 P.M. Right - Frank Pristare, 456 Sixth St. 11 years old. Work "ain't good. Sells to a half-dozen customers, and a few extras. Spends all his money. Left - Chas. Ciensola, 115 Grand St. 14 years old and been selling 6 yrs. Mother takes in washing. Smokes hard, and attends tubercular clinic. Is in opportunity class, and grades no higher than 2 B. Compare with 10 year old boy. Location: Hoboken, New Jersey.

4 P.M. Right - Frank Pristare, 456 Sixth St. 11 years old. Work "ain't...

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Hartford newsboys and girls. Girl in middle, Nellis, is 9 years old. See label on photo 640. [Caption #640: A 9 year old newsgirl in Hartford, Conn. She sold later than this sometimes. Been selling two years.] Location: Hartford, Connecticut.

Hartford newsboys and girls. Girl in middle, Nellis, is 9 years old. S...

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5:00 A.M. Sunday, May 8th, 1910. Starting out from McIntyre's Branch 16th St. & Chestnut. Location: St. Louis, Missouri.

5:00 A.M. Sunday, May 8th, 1910. Starting out from McIntyre's Branch 1...

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Newsboy head. Location: Utica, New York (State)

Newsboy head. Location: Utica, New York (State)

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10 year old newsie. Note absence of badge or indication of regulation. New Bedford, August 22, 1911. Richard K. Conant, Witness. Location: New Bedford, Massachusetts.

10 year old newsie. Note absence of badge or indication of regulation....

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Ellis Island Immigrant Portraits

Ellis Island Immigrant Portraits

Hine, Lewis Wickes.Beaumont is overrun with little newsies. This boy, Vincent Serio, eight years old, is up at 5:00 A.M. daily. Have sold papers since I was four years old;..NMFF.003513

9 year old newsie and his 7 year old brother "Red." Tough specimen of Los Angeles newsboys. See California report. Los Angeles, California / Lewis W. Hine.

9 year old newsie and his 7 year old brother "Red." Tough specimen of ...

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A.M. Mon. May 9, 1910. Newsies at Skeeter's branch They were all smoking. St. Louis, Mo. Location: St. Louis, Missouri.

A.M. Mon. May 9, 1910. Newsies at Skeeter's branch They were all smoki...

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9:30 P.M. A common case of "team work." Smaller boy (Joseph Bishop) goes into [one of the?] saloons and sells his last papers. Then comes out and his brother gives him more. Joseph said, "Drunks are me best customers." "I sell more'n me brudder does." "Dey buy me out so I kin go home." He sells every afternoon and night. Extra late Saturda[y. At] it again at 6 A.M. Sunday, Hartford, Conn. Location: Hartford, Connecticut.

9:30 P.M. A common case of "team work." Smaller boy (Joseph Bishop) go...

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Francis Lance, 5 years old, 41 inches high. Sells regularly on Grand Avenue. He jumps on and off moving cars at risk of life. Location: St. Louis, Missouri.

Francis Lance, 5 years old, 41 inches high. Sells regularly on Grand A...

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Smallest boy, Max Case, 19 S. 16th St. 8 years old. Makes from 20 cents a day up. Made $3 at Christmas time. Large boy Jo Bruzen 2026 Market St., 9 years. Location: St. Louis, Missouri.

Smallest boy, Max Case, 19 S. 16th St. 8 years old. Makes from 20 cent...

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Dominick, a young Norfolk newsboy. There are too many youngsters selling papers in the Virginia Cities. Location: Norfolk, Virginia.

Dominick, a young Norfolk newsboy. There are too many youngsters selli...

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7 year old news-boy who sells for his brother. Sold some last summer. William Lerch, 483 Ist Street, S.W. Location: Washington (D.C.), District of Columbia.

7 year old news-boy who sells for his brother. Sold some last summer. ...

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Five year old Sam is up at 5:00 A.M. daily to sell papers. Beaumont, like most other Texas towns, is overrun with boys such as these. Location: Beaumont, Texas.

Five year old Sam is up at 5:00 A.M. daily to sell papers. Beaumont, l...

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Newsie on Main St. at 2 P.M. Said "our class did not have any school this afternoon." Marshall Knox, 10 years old, 23 Hamilton Street. Location: Rochester, New York (State)

Newsie on Main St. at 2 P.M. Said "our class did not have any school t...

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A Little "Shaver," Indianapolis Newsboy, 41 inches high. Said he was 6 years old. Aug., 1908. Wit., E. N. Clopper. Location: Indianapolis, Indiana.

A Little "Shaver," Indianapolis Newsboy, 41 inches high. Said he was 6...

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Robert Reynolds, newsboy, 228 Parrish St. 14 years of age. Selling papers 4 weeks. Average earnings 50 cents per week. Own choice. Earnings not needed at home. Visits saloons. Don't smoke. Investigator, Edward F. Brown. Location: Wilmington, Delaware / Photo by Lewis W. Hine., May, 1910.

Robert Reynolds, newsboy, 228 Parrish St. 14 years of age. Selling pap...

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Brooklyn Bridge "Newsie". Location: New York, New York (State)

Brooklyn Bridge "Newsie". Location: New York, New York (State)

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John Gibson, Newsboy, 13 years of age. Selling newspapers 7 years. Average earnings $1.25 per week. Selling newspapers own choice. Smokes. Visits saloons. Works 9 hours per day. John's brother is a messenger who directed investigator to a number of houses of prostitution, on Tatnall and Orange Sts. Investigator, Edward F. Brown. Location: Wilmington, Delaware / Photo by Lewis W. Hine., May, 1910.

John Gibson, Newsboy, 13 years of age. Selling newspapers 7 years. Ave...

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Johnston's Branch adjoining Saloon 10th & Cass St. Location: St. Louis, Missouri.

Johnston's Branch adjoining Saloon 10th & Cass St. Location: St. Loui...

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Newsboy at P.O. Said he was 8 years old. Location: Burlington, Vermont.

Newsboy at P.O. Said he was 8 years old. Location: Burlington, Vermon...

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Group of newsboys at Evening Journal Office. Investigator, Edward F. Brown. Location: Wilmington, Delaware / Photo by Louis [i.e. Lewis] W. Hine, May, 1910.

Group of newsboys at Evening Journal Office. Investigator, Edward F. B...

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6 yr. old Earle Holt (or Hope) 712 H St., S.W., sells papers for a neighbor boy. When I met him, within an hour he had forgotten that I had photographed him, but he didn't forget to shortchange me when I bought the paper. He goes to school in the morning and sells in the afternoon. Location: [Washington (D.C.), District of Columbia]

6 yr. old Earle Holt (or Hope) 712 H St., S.W., sells papers for a nei...

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Ellis Island Immigrant Portraits

Ellis Island Immigrant Portraits

Hine, Lewis Wickes .The Davison family, 1312 Tampa Street. William is 14 years old. Been selling for 9 years. George 12 years. Peter 7 years..Tampa, Florida USA 1913. .NMFF.001739

Morris Levine, 212 Park Street. 11 years old and sells papers every day--been selling five years. Makes 50 cents Sundays and 30 cents other days. Location: Burlington, Vermont / Lewis W. Hine.

Morris Levine, 212 Park Street. 11 years old and sells papers every da...

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Patsy, an eight year old newsboy, August 1, 1924. Location: Newark, New Jersey.

Patsy, an eight year old newsboy, August 1, 1924. Location: Newark, N...

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An Exciting Moment. Newsboys' Picnic, Cincinnati. Location: Cincinnati, Ohio.

An Exciting Moment. Newsboys' Picnic, Cincinnati. Location: Cincinnat...

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Six year old newsboy. Raymond Miller. Many of these here ranging from five to ten years old. Location: San Antonio, Texas.

Six year old newsboy. Raymond Miller. Many of these here ranging from ...

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Young newsboy 6th and Pine Sts. May 10th, 1910. Location: St. Louis, Missouri.

Young newsboy 6th and Pine Sts. May 10th, 1910. Location: St. Louis, ...

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Newsboy smoking cigarets [sic] on 4th & Orange Sts. Investigator, Edward F. Brown Wilmington, Delaware. Location: Wilmington, Delaware / Photo by Louis [i.e. Lewis] W. Hine, May, 1910.

Newsboy smoking cigarets [sic] on 4th & Orange Sts. Investigator, Edwa...

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Some of the youngest newsies hanging around the paper office after school. Location: Buffalo, New York (State)

Some of the youngest newsies hanging around the paper office after sch...

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At the paper office, Bank Alley, 4 P.M. Location: Syracuse, New York (State)

At the paper office, Bank Alley, 4 P.M. Location: Syracuse, New York ...

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Thos. Messina - 116 Adams Street. 8 years old. Location: Hoboken, New Jersey.

Thos. Messina - 116 Adams Street. 8 years old. Location: Hoboken, New...

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Newsie. See California report. Location: Los Angeles, California / Lewis W. Hine.

Newsie. See California report. Location: Los Angeles, California / Le...

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[The newsboy, "Jackie Coogan" of Hartford, Conn. One of the youngest. Aug. 26, 1924. ]. Location: [Hartford], Connecticut.

[The newsboy, "Jackie Coogan" of Hartford, Conn. One of the youngest. ...

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New York, New York. Harlem newsboy

New York, New York. Harlem newsboy

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James Lequlla, newsboy, 12 years of age. Selling newspapers 3 years. Average earnings 50 cents per week. Selling newspapers own choice. Earnings not needed at home. Don't smoke. Visits saloons. Works 7 hours per day. Investigator, Edward F. Brown. Location: Wilmington, Delaware / Photo by Lewis W. Hine., May 1910.

James Lequlla, newsboy, 12 years of age. Selling newspapers 3 years. A...

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[Newsboy on a city street], National Photo Company, Washington DC

[Newsboy on a city street], National Photo Company, Washington DC

National Photo Company Collection (Library of Congress).

Park Row Newsies. Location: New York, New York (State)

Park Row Newsies. Location: New York, New York (State)

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Arthur H. Toody, 536 Market St. Newsboy, 8 years of age. Selling papers 1 years [sic] Average earnings 20 cents per week. Selling newspapers own choice. Earnings not needed at home. Don't smoke. Visits saloons. Works 5 hours per day. Wants money for moving picture. May, 1910. Investigator, Edward F. Brown. Location: Wilmington, Delaware / Photo by Lewis W. Hine.

Arthur H. Toody, 536 Market St. Newsboy, 8 years of age. Selling paper...

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Stephen Yankus - 350 Newark St., 8 yrs. old, and works till 10 P.M. Saturdays. Photo taken at Hudson Place and River Street at 4 P.M. Location: Hoboken, New Jersey.

Stephen Yankus - 350 Newark St., 8 yrs. old, and works till 10 P.M. Sa...

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From left to right. Joe, 12 years, Jacob, 8 years. Bonny, 10 yrs. Levi, 10 yrs. Teacher says Joe doesn't know anything, not even enough to be bad. He is always drowsy in class. "Jacob is "awful" in school work and conduct. He gets sleepy in class. Benny is good in school work and conduct. These three boys are brothers. 4:15 P.M. Location: Newark, New Jersey.

From left to right. Joe, 12 years, Jacob, 8 years. Bonny, 10 yrs. Levi...

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Joseph Bernstein, 1518 Fifth St. N.W., a 10 yr. old news-boy who had been selling in saloons along the way, says he makes a dollar a day, sells until 8:30 P.M. Is a bright Jewish boy. Location: [Washington (D.C.), District of Columbia]

Joseph Bernstein, 1518 Fifth St. N.W., a 10 yr. old news-boy who had b...

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Six-year old boy, Louis Shuman, and his 11 year old brother. Dallas Newsboys. The little fellow usually has a brother who makes him do most of the work. Dallas has too many of these little newsies. Location: Dallas, Texas.

Six-year old boy, Louis Shuman, and his 11 year old brother. Dallas Ne...

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Newsies. See California report. Location: Los Angeles, California / Lewis W. Hine.

Newsies. See California report. Location: Los Angeles, California / L...

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[Newsboy holding The Washington Times, Washington, D.C.]

[Newsboy holding The Washington Times, Washington, D.C.]

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Newsies at work in Newark, N.J. Aug 1, 1924. Location: Newark, New Jersey.

Newsies at work in Newark, N.J. Aug 1, 1924. Location: Newark, New J...

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Eight year old newsie. Many youngsters get up early to sell papers. One ten year old starts out at 3 A.M. every day and goes to school. Location: Waco, Texas.

Eight year old newsie. Many youngsters get up early to sell papers. On...

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3 A.M. Sunday, February 23rd, 1908. Newsboys selling on Brooklyn Bridge. Harry Ahrenpreiss, 30 Willet Street. (Said was 13 years old). Abe Gramus. 37 Division Street. Witness Fred McMurray. Location: New York, New York (State) / Photo by Lewis W. Hine.

3 A.M. Sunday, February 23rd, 1908. Newsboys selling on Brooklyn Bridg...

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[8,9 and 10 years old starting out at 6 A.M. Sunday. [Caption #602: "6:00 A.M. Sunday, March 7, 1909. Boys starting out with Sunday papers. Some were only 8 and 9 years old. Many more youngsters start out at 7 A.M. Some of these little fellows had been selling until 7 and 8 P.M. and later Saturday night."][Caption #663: "Hartford, Conn. 6 A.M. Sunday."]. Location: Hartford, Connecticut. / Photo by [...]

[8,9 and 10 years old starting out at 6 A.M. Sunday. [Caption #602: "6...

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Hartford, Conn., newsboys. Boy in middle, Joseph De. Lucco, has been selling for 8 years. Was arrested for stealing papers a while ago. Location: Hartford, Connecticut.

Hartford, Conn., newsboys. Boy in middle, Joseph De. Lucco, has been s...

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The Slein boys. Meyer Slein (12 yrs. old) his brother Abe (10 years old) who has just returned from Industrial School (Reform School). Another brother is in the School. Show effects of street life and are Juvenile Court boys. Location: St. Louis, Missouri.

The Slein boys. Meyer Slein (12 yrs. old) his brother Abe (10 years ol...

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A Branch office in a coal shed. McCann's. Location: St. Louis, Missouri.

A Branch office in a coal shed. McCann's. Location: St. Louis, Missou...

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At one of the paper offices on Pearl St. at 3:30 P.M. Location: Buffalo, New York (State)

At one of the paper offices on Pearl St. at 3:30 P.M. Location: Buffa...

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William Lynch, 11 years of age, and Cornelius Lynch, 9 years of age, 607 ["606" crossed out] E. 6th Street. Newsboys. William has been selling papers 4 years, average earnings 25 cents per week. Sells from choice. Don't smoke. Visits saloons. Works 5 hours a day. Cornelius selling 3 years, average earnings 35 cents a week. Earnings not needed at home. Sells from choice. Don't smoke. Visits saloons. Works 7 hours a day. Edward F. Brown, Investigator. Location: Wilmington, Delaware / Photo by Lewis W. Hine.

William Lynch, 11 years of age, and Cornelius Lynch, 9 years of age, 6...

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New York, New York. Harlem newsboy

New York, New York. Harlem newsboy

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New York, New York. Harlem newsboy

New York, New York. Harlem newsboy

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Group of newsboys at the Times Office, Hartford, Conn. The newsgirls mingle and jostle these boys in the office and in the yard. Location: Hartford, Connecticut.

Group of newsboys at the Times Office, Hartford, Conn. The newsgirls m...

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Group of Italian Newsies on South Ave., selling in saloons, and stores. Had just come out of saloon in front of which they are standing. Behind them two typical saloon-patrons who insisted on being in the picture. 10 P.M. Cold. Snowing. Left to right: Joseph Inquagguito, 15 years, 3 Vetter St. Frank Manuel, 10 years old, 21 Fillander St. Tony Nessera, 12 years, 85 Waite St. Tony Compesse, 9 years old, 18 Vetter St. Sam Compesse, 12 years old, 18 Vetter St. Location: Syracuse, New York (State)

Group of Italian Newsies on South Ave., selling in saloons, and stores...

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Israel April, 314 I St., S.W., Washington, D.C. "I serves the President". 9 yr. old news boy with no badge selling near Willard Hotel, Sunday P.M., 4/14/12. Been selling for several years. I found him selling after midnight April 17th and 18th. Quite a pugnacious little chap. He and his brother are said to have a large clientele among ambassadors and senators. Location: Washington (D.C.), District of Columbia.

Israel April, 314 I St., S.W., Washington, D.C. "I serves the Presiden...

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Robert Paul, 216 Johnson Street. 10 year old newsy. Found at 11 P.M. with 12 papers near Seminole Hotel. Been at it 4 years. Often sells until midnight. He and brother make about $1.50 a day. Goes to school little. Sells around the College Inn. Location: Jacksonville, Florida.

Robert Paul, 216 Johnson Street. 10 year old newsy. Found at 11 P.M. w...

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[John Dowers, 7 years old, lives at 108 W. Frisco St. Starts out at 5 a.m. some days. Father is blind and sells newspapers. John is a pretty good beggar. Was seen trying to borrow a dollar from the bank to "get father a watch" (father is blind).] Location: [Oklahoma City, Oklahoma] / [Lewis W. Hine]

[John Dowers, 7 years old, lives at 108 W. Frisco St. Starts out at 5 ...

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Group of newsboys from 7 years to 21. There were no newsgirls at this time. On the Green at New Haven, Conn. Aug. 26, 1924. Location: New Haven, Connecticut.

Group of newsboys from 7 years to 21. There were no newsgirls at this ...

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Newsboy's sack of papers, Montrose, Colorado

Newsboy's sack of papers, Montrose, Colorado

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Waiting For The Signal. Newsboys, starting out with base-ball extra. 5 P.M., Times Star Office. Location: Cincinnati, Ohio.

Waiting For The Signal. Newsboys, starting out with base-ball extra. 5...

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Hot Weather Delights, Newsboys' Protective Association, Cincinnati. Location: Cincinnati, Ohio.

Hot Weather Delights, Newsboys' Protective Association, Cincinnati. L...

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Heavy Loads. Park Row. Location: New York, New York (State)

Heavy Loads. Park Row. Location: New York, New York (State)

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9:00 P.M. Group of young newsboys and venders selling late at night. Some of them were selling in saloons at that time. May 7, 1910. Witness E.N. Clopper. Location: St. Louis, Missouri.

9:00 P.M. Group of young newsboys and venders selling late at night. S...

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Truant newsies 11 A.M. May 12th, 1910. St. Louis, Missouri.

Truant newsies 11 A.M. May 12th, 1910. St. Louis, Missouri.

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9 year old boy who was smoking and playing pool in Pool Room Branch (Chouteau & Manchester) while waiting for papers. 4 P.M. May 5, 1910. Location: St. Louis, Missouri.

9 year old boy who was smoking and playing pool in Pool Room Branch (C...

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Philip Weinstein, 8 years old, and an older boy who uses him as a decoy. Philip sells until 10 & 11 P.M. sometimes. Photo taken at 11 A.M. Philip said he player [sic?] hookey a week and they fired him. A good many young truants on the street those days. Location: Nashville, Tennessee.

Philip Weinstein, 8 years old, and an older boy who uses him as a deco...

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Brooklyn Bridge "Newsie". Location: New York, New York (State)

Brooklyn Bridge "Newsie". Location: New York, New York (State)

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6 year old George Greentree, 313 Dover Street sells for 12 year old brother. Both make $1. a day. George found selling in front of College Inn. Works the pathos game. Stays out often until midnight. Father dead. Mother janitor in church. Location: Jacksonville, Florida.

6 year old George Greentree, 313 Dover Street sells for 12 year old br...

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Two of the very youngest newsboys I could find in New Orleans. Seven and nine years old. Such little fellows are rare. Location: New Orleans, Louisiana.

Two of the very youngest newsboys I could find in New Orleans. Seven a...

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S. Russell, 33 E. 22nd St. Newsboy, 12 years of age. Selling newspapers 2 years. Average earnings 20 cents daily. Selling newspapers own choice. Father earns $18 weekly. Boy deposits earnings in du Pont Savings Bank, and on Saturday night works for Reynold's candy shop, delivering packages. Don't smoke. Visits saloons. Works 5 hours daily, except Saturday, when he works 11. Location: Wilmington, Delaware.

S. Russell, 33 E. 22nd St. Newsboy, 12 years of age. Selling newspaper...

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Tootsie, six yr. old news-boy, sells every day and Sunday for a young uncle who had to spend a good deal of his time driving Tootsie back on the job. Harry Murphy, 809 4-1/2 St., S.W., Washington, D.C. Location: Washington (D.C.), District of Columbia.

Tootsie, six yr. old news-boy, sells every day and Sunday for a young ...

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Ellis Island Immigrant Portraits

Ellis Island Immigrant Portraits

Hine, Lewis Wickes.Tony Casale (Called Bologna), 11 years old been selling 4 years. Sells until 10 P.M. some times. Hos paper boss told me the boy had shown him the marks on his arm .. .NMFF.003512

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