|
|
|
| Jacob Rommel and family, Ft. Collins, Colorado, 1915. Photo by Lewis Hine. |
A case of "Economic Need." Jacob Roomel [i.e., Rommel?] and his family
live in this roomy shack, well-furnished, with a good range, organ, etc. They own a good home in Ft. Collins, but late in
April they moved out here, taking contract for nearly 40 acres of beets, working their 9 and 10 yr. old girls hard at piling
and topping (altho[ugh] they are not rugged) and they will not return until November. The little girl said, "Piling is hardest,
it gets your back. I have cut myself some, topping." The older girl said, "Don't you call us Russians, we're Germans," (although
they were most of them were born in Russia). Family been in this country eleven yrs. Location: Ft. Collins [vicinity],
Colorado / Photo by Hine, Oct. 30/15.
I have talked to two of Jacob's granddaughters, and will interviewing one
of them soon. More details later.
Back to Lewis Hine Gallery, Page Five
|
