"4 Children for Sale", Great Depression

"4 Children for Sale", Great Depression

Photo from "The Vidette-Messenger" of Valparaiso, Indiana showing "4 Children for Sale". The original caption for the image was: "“A big ‘For Sale’ sign in a Chicago yard mutely tells the tragic story of Mr. and Mrs. Ray Chalifoux, who face eviction from their apartment. With no place to turn, the jobless coal truck driver and his wife decide to sell their four children. Mrs. Lucille Chalifoux turns her head from the camera above while her children stare wonderingly. On the top step are Lana, 6, and Rae, 5. Below are Milton, 4, and Sue Ellen, 2”."

The image shows 4 children being openly auctioned by their mother. She looks away from the camera as her children sit in happy confusion.

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