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Image Not Available for A group of children begging in the street. A Sister approaches to inquire if they have a home or parents. The answer to both questions is 'no'. Everything they had was taken away. The boy tries to provide for his younger sisters.
A group of children begging in the street. A Sister approaches to inquire if they have a home or parents. The answer to both questions is 'no'. Everything they had was taken away. The boy tries to provide for his younger sisters.
Image Not Available for A group of children begging in the street. A Sister approaches to inquire if they have a home or parents. The answer to both questions is 'no'. Everything they had was taken away. The boy tries to provide for his younger sisters.

A group of children begging in the street. A Sister approaches to inquire if they have a home or parents. The answer to both questions is 'no'. Everything they had was taken away. The boy tries to provide for his younger sisters.

Creator P. Roth (German)
DateDecember 11 1940
Mediumgelatin silver print
DimensionsOverall: 24.2 x 18.4 cm (9 1/2 x 7 1/4 in.)
Credit LineAnonymous Gift, 2002
Category
Object number2002/8584
LocationNot currently on display

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Image Not Available for Social assistance tries to help the children of the Spanish Civil War. These children have no home. Some of the smaller children have older children to assist them. If they are hungry, they sing for food; if they are tired they sleep in dirty street corne
Social assistance tries to help the children of the Spanish Civil War. These children have no home. Some of the smaller children have older children to assist them. If they are hungry, they sing for food; if they are tired they sleep in dirty street corne
P. Roth
December 11 1940
Photograph
Image Not Available for This boy's parents died in a siege in Madrid, Spain. He is one of the many children who have been left homeless and without parents during the Spanish conflict.
This boy's parents died in a siege in Madrid, Spain. He is one of the many children who have been left homeless and without parents during the Spanish conflict.
P. Roth
January 23 1941
Photograph
Image Not Available for The children are admitted to the Social Assistance group. Each child gives their personal information. None of the children can read or write. If a child still has parents, they may live with them, if the parents can prove that they are in a position to e
The children are admitted to the Social Assistance group. Each child gives their personal information. None of the children can read or write. If a child still has parents, they may live with them, if the parents can prove that they are in a position to e
P. Roth
December 11 1940
Photograph
Image Not Available for On July 1, 1938, drivers in Austria will drive on the right side of the road. As a car approaches, an officer directs him to the right side of the road.
On July 1, 1938, drivers in Austria will drive on the right side of the road. As a car approaches, an officer directs him to the right side of the road.
P. Roth
July 2 1938
Photograph
Image Not Available for Pedro some days later, smiles when he sees his washed face and carefully combed hair in the mirror. His parents were certainly good, civil people; one noticed it in his language. Now he begins his way back from vagabond life to a well-arranged existence.
Pedro some days later, smiles when he sees his washed face and carefully combed hair in the mirror. His parents were certainly good, civil people; one noticed it in his language. Now he begins his way back from vagabond life to a well-arranged existence.
P. Roth
December 11 1940
Photograph
Image Not Available for The official state party "Falange" has created community homes for gifted boys. The task of these homes is to train and educate the younger generation for the future. Here at Hodar School in Alto de Los Leones near Madrid lessons and the students run out
The official state party "Falange" has created community homes for gifted boys. The task of these homes is to train and educate the younger generation for the future. Here at Hodar School in Alto de Los Leones near Madrid lessons and the students run out
P. Roth
January 23 1941
Photograph
Image Not Available for The silent monks of the Order of Camaldolese (Kamaldulens) in the Bielany Monastery near Kraków, Poland. Clustered around the church and enclosed by a high stone wall are the neat huts of the monks who have taken the oath of absolute silence. This photo s
The silent monks of the Order of Camaldolese (Kamaldulens) in the Bielany Monastery near Kraków, Poland. Clustered around the church and enclosed by a high stone wall are the neat huts of the monks who have taken the oath of absolute silence. This photo s
P. Roth
February 23 1940
Photograph
It began with a simple handshake and begging. Now for a treat, Fiffi, performs like an artist.
It began with a simple handshake and begging. Now for a treat, Fiffi, performs like an artist.
P. Roth
August 27 1938
Photograph
Image Not Available for Many of the population of Madrid wait patiently in front of shops where bread was distributed, after Franco's troops had entered the Spanish capital following surrender to General Franco.
Many of the population of Madrid wait patiently in front of shops where bread was distributed, after Franco's troops had entered the Spanish capital following surrender to General Franco.
P. Roth
March 31 1939
Photograph
Image Not Available for Children from the home storm out into the court for gymnastic classes.
Children from the home storm out into the court for gymnastic classes.
P. Roth
December 11 1940
Photograph
Image Not Available for With donations from the surrounding population, a kindergarten on the Rhine is now a home for Spanish refugee children from the Spanish Civil War.
With donations from the surrounding population, a kindergarten on the Rhine is now a home for Spanish refugee children from the Spanish Civil War.
P. Roth
January 18 1937
Photograph
Image Not Available for German workers fix a road leading from Bruck to Leoben in the state of Styria in Austria. The road was partly washed away by flooding of the River Mura after a fierce downpour of rain.
German workers fix a road leading from Bruck to Leoben in the state of Styria in Austria. The road was partly washed away by flooding of the River Mura after a fierce downpour of rain.
P. Roth
May 25 1938
Photograph
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