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A lonely job. Waiting all alone in the dark for a trip to come through. a. 1908 (photo)
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A lonely job. Waiting all alone in the dark for a trip to come through. a. 1908 (photo)
682563 A lonely job. Waiting all alone in the dark for a trip to come through. a. 1908 (photo); (add.info.: A lonely job. Waiting all alone in the dark for a trip[?] to come through. It was so damp that Willie said he had to go to the doctor for his cough. A short distance from here, the gas was pouring into the mine so rapidly that it made a great torch when the foreman lit it. Lives at 164 Center St., Pittston, Pa. This is Willie Bryden[?], a nipper. Been working there 4 mos. 500 ft. from the shaft, and a quarter of a mile underground from there. Shaft #6 Pa. Coal Co. Walls have been whiterewashed to make it lighter. Jan 16 I found Willie at home sick, His mother admitted he is only 13 yrs old; will be 14 next July. She said 4 months after the mine boss told the father to take Willie to work, and they obtained a certificate from Squire Barrett. The only thing the squire could do was to make Willie out to be 16 yrs. Willie's father & brother are miners and the home is that of a frugal German family. Location: Pittston, Pennsylvania.); Universal History Archive/UIG
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A poignant glimpse into the life of Willie Bryden, a young miner who toiled in darkness at just 13 years old. This haunting photograph, taken in January 1908, captures Willie waiting alone and forlornly for his shift to begin deep beneath the earth's surface. The dim lighting casts an eerie glow on his youthful face, etched with worry lines despite his tender age.
As we gaze upon this image from a bygone era, it is impossible not to be struck by the harsh realities of Willie's existence. Working 500 feet below ground and over a quarter mile away from the shaft, he was just one of many young miners forced into labor at an alarmingly early age.
This photograph serves as a powerful reminder of the struggles faced by working-class families during this period in American history. The story behind it is all too familiar: Willie's father and brother were also miners, and his family relied on their meager wages to survive. In desperation, they sought out Squire Barrett for permission to allow Willie to start work at just 16 years old - a ruse that allowed him to begin mining four months earlier than he should have.
As we look upon this haunting image of Willie Bryden, let us not forget the sacrifices made by countless young workers like him who were forced into labor far too early. Their stories serve as a poignant reminder of the importance of fair labor practices and the need for continued advocacy on behalf of those most vulnerable.
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