Lewis Hine

Lewis Hine

1874-1940

About

Lewis Hine was born in Oshkosh, Wisconsin, on September 26, 1874 to Douglas Hull Hine, a veteran of the Civil War, and Sarah Hayes Hine, an educator. Hine was destined to have a unique outlook on life. His father died in an accident in 1892, and forced Hine to help sustain his the family financially. His first job was in a furniture upholstery factory; he worked 13 hours a day, 6 days a week and earned $4 per week.

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