Social Change Collection (page 5)

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

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"Unveiling the Threads of Social Change: A Journey through Paterson, New Jersey's Textile Industry" Step into the rich history of Paterson, New Jersey - a city once known as the textile hub of America. Amongst its bustling streets and towering mills, lies a tale that shaped the lives of countless individuals. In Madison Silk Co. , where dreams were woven into reality, we catch a glimpse of skilled workers laboring tirelessly to create exquisite textiles. These threads connected communities and brought prosperity to this thriving city. But behind every success story lies another side. In rear tenements off Summer Street, former silk workers found solace in humble abodes after years spent dedicated to their craft. Here resides an old silk-worker now unable to work due to age or circumstance – a testament to both resilience and struggle. As we wander along Passaic River and the remnants of old silk mills, echoes from March 1937 resound. The deserted mill on 21st Avenue stands as a haunting reminder of changing times. Yet amidst these abandoned structures lie stories waiting to be told – tales etched in time by Lewis Hine's lens. Venturing deeper into Paterson's labyrinthine alleys reveals inner courts off Sealey Street - home to those who wove fabrics with love and care for generations past. Rear tenements off Summer Street house former silk workers whose memories intertwine with each thread they once touched. From afar, Garrett Mountain Park offers us a bird's-eye-view; it unveils not just panoramic vistas but also glimpses into Barnett Silk Mill - an emblematic landmark that witnessed both progress and challenges faced by this resilient community. And finally, our journey culminates at Passaic Falls and River – nature's majestic backdrop against which human ingenuity flourished, and is here that we truly grasp the magnitude sparked by Paterson's textile industry; where innovation met adversity, and dreams were woven into the very fabric of society.