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WEST VIRGINIA: COAL MINE. Boy drivers at a coal mine near Sand Lick, Grafton, West Virginia
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WEST VIRGINIA: COAL MINE. Boy drivers at a coal mine near Sand Lick, Grafton, West Virginia
WEST VIRGINIA: COAL MINE.
Boy drivers at a coal mine near Sand Lick, Grafton, West Virginia. Photograph by Lewis Hine, September 1908
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Media ID 12243316
1908 Cart Child Labor Coal Driver Mine Mule Photo Poor September West Virginia Working Class Grafton Pit Pony Southeast
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This powerful photograph captures the harsh reality of child labor in early 20th century America. Titled "WEST VIRGINIA: COAL MINE" the image showcases young boys working as drivers at a coal mine near Sand Lick, Grafton, West Virginia. Taken by Lewis Hine in September 1908, this photograph serves as a haunting reminder of the difficult lives led by children during that time. In the picture, we see two boys standing beside a cart pulled by a mule or pit pony. Their faces bear expressions far beyond their tender years - expressions that reveal the weight of responsibility and hardship they carry on their small shoulders. These boy drivers were part of the working class struggling to make ends meet in Southeast West Virginia. The photo's composition highlights not only the physical toll but also emphasizes how poverty robbed these children of their innocence and childhoods. The dilapidated surroundings further underscore their destitution, while also serving as evidence of an era where child labor was alarmingly prevalent. Lewis Hine's work played a crucial role in exposing such injustices and advocating for change. Through his lens, he shed light on societal issues like child labor that demanded urgent attention from both policymakers and society at large. As we reflect upon this poignant image captured over a century ago, it serves as an enduring testament to resilience amidst adversity – reminding us to never forget those who suffered under such conditions while inspiring us to continue fighting for social justice today.
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