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Image Not Available for In Barcelona, hundreds of refugee children from Madrid who have lost their parents are under the care of the Catalunian government. Here a group of children listen to a teacher explaining what war is and for what reason their parents have lost their lives
In Barcelona, hundreds of refugee children from Madrid who have lost their parents are under the care of the Catalunian government. Here a group of children listen to a teacher explaining what war is and for what reason their parents have lost their lives
Image Not Available for In Barcelona, hundreds of refugee children from Madrid who have lost their parents are under the care of the Catalunian government. Here a group of children listen to a teacher explaining what war is and for what reason their parents have lost their lives

In Barcelona, hundreds of refugee children from Madrid who have lost their parents are under the care of the Catalunian government. Here a group of children listen to a teacher explaining what war is and for what reason their parents have lost their lives

Creator Mauricio Fresco
Date1930s
Mediumgelatin silver print
DimensionsOverall: 12 x 18.3 cm (4 3/4 x 7 3/16 in.)
Credit LineAnonymous Gift, 2002
Category
Object number2002/5480
LocationNot currently on display

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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 A group of children from Germany who look different from their parents. Many German families have French-Creole in their parentage.
A group of children from Germany who look different from their parents. Many German families have French-Creole in their parentage.
Presse-Photo
1930s
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 Evacuees have visitors by excursions. Thousands of parents took advantage of the first "see the children" excursions from London at specially reduced fares.
Evacuees have visitors by excursions. Thousands of parents took advantage of the first "see the children" excursions from London at specially reduced fares.
Planet News Ltd
unknown
Photograph
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.
P. Roth
December 11 1940
Photograph
Image Not Available for Refugee Chinese child.
Refugee Chinese child.
Mauricio Fresco
1930s
Photograph
Image Not Available for More than 40 million Chinese people live in barges on the river in China.
More than 40 million Chinese people live in barges on the river in China.
Mauricio Fresco
1930s
Photograph
Image Not Available for Children watch an outdoor theatre.
Children watch an outdoor theatre.
Mauricio Fresco
1930s
Photograph
Image Not Available for Young children playing on the streets.
Young children playing on the streets.
Mauricio Fresco
1930s
Photograph
Image Not Available for Young children playing on the streets.
Young children playing on the streets.
Mauricio Fresco
1930s
Photograph
Image Not Available for Children watch an outdoor theatre.
Children watch an outdoor theatre.
Mauricio Fresco
1930s
Photograph
Image Not Available for In some Chinese quarters, hot water is sold directly from a kettle in the streets. Here is a hot water salesclerk in the streets of Shanghai.
In some Chinese quarters, hot water is sold directly from a kettle in the streets. Here is a hot water salesclerk in the streets of Shanghai.
Mauricio Fresco
1934
Photograph
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