Wednesday, August 14, 2019

Children for sale



Original caption:  August 4, 1948, Chicago Illinois.  They are on the auction block.

These small children belong to Mr and Mrs Ray Chalifoux of Chicago, 40 year old Ray and his wife Lucille 14, waged a desperate but losing battle to keep food in the mouth and a roof over their heads.  Now jobless and facing eviction from their near barren flat, the Chalifoux have surrendered to their heart breaking decision.  Left to right, Lana 6, Rae 5, Milton 4, Sue Ellen 2.

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