Lewis W Hine Collection (#5)

Scotts Run, West Virginia. The Shack Community Center - Scene is typical of crowded space. In center of valley the stream is Scotts Run Crack

Scotts Run, West Virginia. Chaplin Hill - This scene is typical of many camps built near the mine. In the background can be seen several of the government sanitary privies

Mt. Holyoke, Massachusetts - Paragon Rubber Co. and American Character Doll. Spraying face, hands, and arms (Jewish) A plus, 1936, Lewis Hine, 1874 - 1940, was an American photographer

Eddystone, Pennsylvania - Railroad parts. Baldwin Locomotive Works. Moulder takes a small pot of metal from tapped furnace to use on a small job, 1936, Lewis Hine, 1874 - 1940

Scotts Run, West Virginia. Employed bachelor at home in Sessa Hill - This scene is typical of hundreds of bachelors who belong to a group of immigrants whose family was separated by immigration

Scotts Run, West Virginia. Unemployed bachelor, Jere - This is typical of a particular group of stranded men in an abandoned camp

Scotts Run, West Virginia. Worked out coal mine near Pursglove mine No. 4 camp - Scene taken from main highway. This scene is typical of a dozen or more mines that have been closed

Mt. Holyoke, Massachusetts - Paper. American Writing Paper Co. Cylinder machines (making matchboard), 1936, Lewis Hine, 1874 - 1940, was an American photographer

Mt. Holyoke, Massachusetts - Silk. William Skinner and Sons. Winding raw silk from skein to bobbin, 1936, Lewis Hine, 1874 - 1940, was an American photographer

Mt. Holyoke, Massachusetts - Scenes. The City Hall - Norman French - Charles Atwood, Architect, 1874; - $400, 000; for a city of 200, 000; (Longmeadow stone)

Mt. Holyoke, Massachusetts - Scenes, 1936, Lewis Hine, 1874 - 1940, was an American photographer, who used his camera as a tool for social reform. US, USA

Scotts Run, West Virginia. Pursglove Nos. 3 and 4 - Another view of Pursglove Mines Nos. 3 and 4, March 1937, Lewis Hine, 1874 - 1940, was an American photographer

[Gracie Clark, Spinner, With Her Family, Hunstville, Alabama]; Lewis W. Hine, American, 1874 - 1940; Huntsville, Alabama, United States, North America; November 13

Cotton-Mill Worker, North Carolina; Lewis W. Hine, American, 1874 - 1940; North Carolina, United States, North America; 1908; Gelatin silver print; Sheet: 11.7 x 16.7 cm (4 5/8 x 6 9/16 in.)

Sadie Pfeiffer, Spinner in Cotton Mill, North Carolina; Lewis W. Hine, American, 1874 - 1940; North Carolina, United States

[Self-Portrait with Newsboy]; Lewis W. Hine, American, 1874 - 1940; New York, New York, United States, North America; 1908; Gelatin silver print; Image (irregular): 13.8 x 11.8 cm (5 7/16 x 4 5/8 in.)

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Lewis W. Hine was a renowned American photographer who captured the essence of early 20th century America through his powerful and thought-provoking images. His photographs serve as a visual documentation of the social issues and industrial revolution that shaped the nation during this time. One of Hine's most iconic works is "Top of the Mooring Mast, Empire State Building (1931)". This photograph showcases the breathtaking view from atop one of New York City's most famous landmarks, capturing both its grandeur and significance in shaping the city's skyline. In another striking image titled "Children pitching pennies on Main Street Fall River", Hine captures a candid moment where children engage in an innocent yet poignant activity. This photograph serves as a reminder of simpler times and highlights the resilience and resourcefulness found within communities. Hine also turned his lens towards documenting workers' lives, such as in "Powerhouse Mechanic" taken around 1924. This image portrays a laborer amidst heavy machinery, symbolizing both their strength and vulnerability within an industrialized society. Throughout his career, Hine focused on highlighting working conditions in various industries. In his series on Paterson, New Jersey textiles industry, he sheds light on the lives of silk workers with images like "Madison Silk Co. " which depicts textile mills against the backdrop of Passaic River. These photographs reveal not only their physical surroundings but also provide insight into their living conditions through shots like "Home of silk workers in rear court off Sealey St". Hine's work often emphasized human stories by featuring individuals affected by societal changes or hardships they faced due to economic shifts. One such example is seen in "An old silk-worker (now unable to work) living". Through this portrait, Hines brings attention to those left behind by progress while honoring their contributions to society. In March 1937, Hines documented a deserted silk mill at 21st Ave - an image that speaks volumes about the impact of economic decline on communities.