Photograph of a Young Shrimp Picker Named Manuel
ca. 1912 - 1913
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Original caption: Manuel the young shrimp picker, 5 years old and a mountain of child labor oyster shells behind him. He worked last year. Understands not a word of English. Biloxi, Miss.
This primary source comes from the Records of the Children's Bureau.
National Archives Identifier: 523394
Full Citation: Photograph of a Young Shrimp Picker Named Manuel; ca. 1912 - 1913; Records of the Children's Bureau, Record Group 102. [Online Version, https://www.docsteach.org/documents/document/photograph-of-a-young-shrimp-picker-named-manuel, April 24, 2024]Activities that use this document
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