Children During the Industrialization Era: At Work and Play

Description

This exhibit explores how children were used in the workforce during the late 1800's and early 1900's.  It also shows the birth of Settlement Houses to meet the needs of children during this period.

Credits

Heather Baldwin, Jennifer Carney, Kristen Thomas

Sections

Factories: A Glimpse Inside and Outside

Child Workers in Cleveland

This section include immigrant children who worked in Cleveland.

Settlement Houses: Hope for the Children

Child Labor Media and Advocacy

This section includes correspondance and newspaper articles about The Consumer League of Ohio.  It also includes newspaper articles with reports of Child Labor Issues.

Teacher Resources

This sections provides resources for teachers on the child labor movement.