Lewis Hine Used Photography To Bring About Social Change

Two young boys at a Georgia cotton mill. Their slim arms and tiny hands were considered ideal for machine work. Library of Congress

When American sociologist Lewis Hine began traveling the country in 1908 to document the working lives of children, around two million Americans younger than 15 were full-time laborers. His photographs moved hearts, changed minds and brought about child labour laws in the US.  Read More