I encountered sociologist Lewis Hine’s hard hitting body of photographic work (from the early 20th C) quite a few years back, and the images stayed on. Like Eugene Smith much later, Hine’s camera was a camera with a conscience, powerful enough to be a catalyst for social reform. Documenting the end of innocence of children employed in factories, cotton mills, coal mines and households across the USA. 1908-1924.
What a great arguement for photography…!
Photographs can be so powerful.
They don’t look terribly unhappy, they just look abandoned and tired. Does that make me feel better? No.
Respect!
its an unfair world, with great injustices, even now.
Child labor in any shape or form is totally unacceptable. Breaks my heart.
Very moving photos. I am a sucker for old photos, so great.
Amazing what commitment can do, bring reform
Good time capsule. Salute to these courageous little fellas.
I read somewhere that he used to be called a “muckraker”. Probably because of locking horns with boy labour employers throuh his pics?
Lost lives, a carefree childhood never known. I feel this terrible sadness when i look at these pictures.
There will be more pictures of these kinds to take in India of the present day than the USA of a 100 years ago.
All my grandparents were child labourers – started work aged 9 and 10. They all grew up to be good people and lived long lives – their labour as children taught them a lot – the most important thing being the value of education. My grandpa taught us to read before we started school. He worked with us on maths and science very early on. I am not advocating child labour, but it made my grandparents strong and resilient people who knew what mattered in life. It wasn’t all tragedy.
I need to write a research paper on lewis hine and is photography but I need to narrow my topic…any good ideas anyone?
So heartbreaking when you really look into their eyes. They all needed a good hug.
Very interesting photographs. I started work at twelve years old as a general boy in a coal mine in Newcastle but also had some schooling, although not much. I also worked on the trawlers. Then later I did national service and then went into engineering. I can’t complain. I’m still here! I am 82.
Dear Sir,
I am a student in middle school in a statewide history contest. My topic is Lewis Hine and the Child Labor Reform, and I was wondering if I could call or email you and ask you a few questions. If you would be willing to let me interview you, please reply to this comment, and we can make an arrangement. Thank you for considering this offer.
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Photo gallery: What a treat :) thank you!
Take a look at my photography gallery. 
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So glad you enjoyed my photos, really honored to be featured on your blog. thank you sir!
i really like your blog – good interesting stuff as always !
You are inimitable!
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Its really good to see you Milindo, with such awesome stuff from you as usual.. loved your blog as well!
Never thought I’d say this, but it was the most interesting classes I’ve sat in.. and of course, the day you played Sultans of Swing for us. Hope you continue to influence the next generations with your dynamic yet simple teachings.
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veryveryinterestingwebsite.have been visiting! thankyou!
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Grt milindo. eachtime want to check out something good on net…know where to go now!
You are the only faculty member I could connect to!
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We need more teachers like you :)
Absolutely amazing blog – a chest full of treasure.
Hi Milindo, hope you are inspiring many more around you…wherever you are!
Still a fan of your unique and sweet finger strum on acoustic guitar. It made an ordinary guitar sound great. Would just love to see and hear one of those too.
#NowFollowing @Milindo_Taid One of the most influential n interesting mentor from my design school. Always loaded. :)
OMG its like a painting!! you have taken photography to another level!!!
Milindo Taid – ace teacher, rockstar guide to my projects at film school, guitarist and photographer too. Really good human being as well
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Love your site Milindo. I was excited to see you displaying my husband’s watermelon carvings
I discover TL of a writer and respected intellectual, with a tolerant, global conscience: @GhoshAmitav – tx @Milindo_Taid
Just detected your blog: impressive. wishing you continued inspiration and health.
love ur pics…they are like those moments which u capture in your mind and wished u had a camera right at that moment to capture it…but u actually do capture them :) beautiful…!!!
Guitar in your hand reminds me of the MCRC days! You are terrific… :)
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Your website is full of delightful posts. I’m going to have to watch where my time goes when I’m visiting! :)
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hope you’re changing the world as always :)
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I was just looking at your website… amazing it is… full of knowledge as always..
Milind never told u but u were my first true inspiration….I almost learnt the guitar watching u play…..thanx for being there
Your courses were always the best. By the way, just went through a bit of your website. It’s great! Some good stuff in there that I wouldn’t normally chance upon
You are awesome :)
This is great…..in fact the entire website is a wonderful treasure. thanks sir!
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With all the magical places you are checking off your bucket list! I want to know how to be you :)
This is by far amongst the best curated creative content sites out there and the eye and vision of one man, when good, works better than any funded team. Inspired enormously once again :)
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You’ll love this site by the awesome Milindo Taid
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You’re a role model sir, such awesomeness !!! :D
great blog :)
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Camera with a cause if there ever was one…