Heartbreaking

by Gordon Haber

Source: http://www.loc.gov/pictures/resource/nclc.04885/

Source: http://www.loc.gov/pictures/resource/nclc.04885/

 

Hyman Bachwald, 167 Allen Street, New York. Neurotic and epileptic. Mother worked in factory previous to marriage, and while Hyman was coming. Her mentality is questioned. The grandmother has been blind 8 years. Father acts feeble minded, and deserted 3 years ago. Hyman’s brother (defective) is now on Randalls Island. Mother’s sister was also on Randalls Island. The entire family lives in 2 rooms. Further data in their files; #1767 Nurse Investigator Records, Department of Public Charities. Location: [New York], New York (State)

From the Library of Congress Prints and Photographs Online Catalog.