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A Reader in cigar factory, Tampa, Fla. He reads books and ne
A Reader in cigar factory, Tampa, Fla. He reads books and newspapers at top of his voice all day long. This is all the education many of these workers receive. He is paid by them and they select what he shall read. Location: Tampa, Florida. Date 1909 January. A Reader in cigar factory, Tampa, Fla. He reads books and newspapers at top of his voice all day long. This is all the education many of these workers receive. He is paid by them and they select what he shall read. Location: Tampa, Florida. Date 1909 January
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1. Title: A Reader in the Cigar Factory: The Unconventional Classroom of Tampa, Florida, 1909 2. Description: This evocative image captures the scene of a dedicated reader immersed in his literature amidst the bustling environment of a cigar factory in Tampa, Florida, in 1909. The man, with a stack of books and newspapers at hand, passionately reads aloud, his voice carrying through the factory's vast, dimly lit space. 3. Background: During the early 20th century, cigar factories in Tampa, Florida, employed a significant number of laborers, many of whom were immigrants or children. Due to long working hours and limited resources, formal education was often a luxury. To fill this gap, some factories employed readers, who were tasked with reading aloud to the workers to provide them with a modicum of literacy and knowledge. 4. Scene: In this photograph, the reader, dressed in work clothes, sits on a wooden crate at the factory's entrance, surrounded by piles of books and newspapers. He appears engrossed in his reading, his expression one of intense concentration. The workers, visible in the background, are absorbed in their tasks, their faces a mix of focus and fatigue. 5. Impact: This poignant image offers a glimpse into the lives of the laborers in Tampa's cigar factories, highlighting the importance of education and the innovative ways it was provided in an otherwise challenging environment. It also serves as a reminder of the transformative power of reading and the role it can play in personal growth and development. 6. Location: Tampa, Florida, USA 7. Date: January 1909 8. Keywords: Labor, Education, Reader, Florida, Tampa, Cigar Factory, Workers, Paid, Child Labor, Long Working Hours, America, Reading, United States, Fla, States. 9. Copyright: This image is available for licensing through Mary Evans Picture Library. It is not to be used for commercial purposes without permission.
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