Quota Collection

London - Billingsgate Fish Market - Standing amid the catch
Oh My Cod! London - Billingsgate Fish Market - Standing amid the catch. Date: circa 1908

Small boat fishing in endless ocean water

British Productions films 1929 and 1930 - The Bondman, The First-Born, The Wrecker, The Burgomaster of Stilemonde, The Woman in White, The Blue Peter, Albino the Outcast, When Knights Were Bold

Government charwoman who provides for a family of six on her salary... Washington, D.C. 1942. Creator: Gordon Parks
Washington, D.C. Government charwoman who provides for a family of six on her salary of one thousand and eighty dollars per year. She puts ten percent of her salary in war bonds. [Mrs Ella Watson]

The moving belt of an automobile factory (litho)
6004856 The moving belt of an automobile factory (litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The moving belt of an automobile factory)

British visitors spending money in Switzerland
Thats the way the money goes in Switzerland today: how British visitors spend their 75 quota. Date: 1947

IMMIGRATION: QUOTAS, 1923. A group of would-be immigrants, rejected because of the new national quotas, are taken from Ellis Island to a ship to be returned to Europe, 2 May 1923

IMMIGRATION, 1923. The stern of the S. S
IMMIGRATION, 1923. The stern of the S.S. Bremen in New York Harbor, crowded with immigrants waiting for immigration inspection, 1923

ELLIS ISLAND, c1923. Italian men from the steerage section of the liner Conte Rosso rushing to be included in the restricted immigration quota, catch a glimpse of New York, c1923

IMMIGRATION, 1923. Ships carrying European immigrants to the United States waiting in New York Harbor to be let through by immigration officials. Photograph, 1 August 1923

Freshly caught mackerel
Freshly caught mackeral being landed on Smeaton Pier, St Ives, Cornwall, UK

A Fisheries patrol boat in Newlyn, Cornwall, UK. The boat checks on fishing vessels to see that they don t land more
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"Quota: A Tale of Limits and Opportunities" London - Billingsgate Fish Market - Standing amid the catch, one can witness the delicate dance between supply and demand. Quotas play a crucial role in maintaining sustainable fishing practices, ensuring that our oceans continue to thrive for generations to come. British Productions films of 1929 and 1930 showcased the importance of quotas in shaping the film industry. These regulations aimed to protect local talent while allowing international productions to flourish, creating a balanced cinematic landscape. In Washington, D. C. 1942, we meet a resilient government charwoman who single-handedly provides for her family of six on her modest salary. Her determination exemplifies how they can empower individuals by offering equal opportunities regardless of their circumstances. The moving belt of an automobile factory litho reminds us that even industrial sectors rely on quotas to maintain efficiency and fair competition. By setting production limits, these measures ensure quality control while safeguarding workers' rights. Across borders, British visitors spending money in Switzerland highlight how quota systems extend beyond economic boundaries. Such regulations promote tourism sustainability by managing visitor numbers and preserving cultural heritage sites. Salvation Army's presence in San Francisco during 1939 captures another facet of quotas – those related to immigration policies. The lens of Dorothea Lange reveals stories untold as she documents the struggles faced by those affected by stringent entry restrictions. IMMIGRATION: QUOTAS, 1923 unveils the heart-wrenching reality faced by would-be immigrants rejected due to quota limitations. Their dreams shattered but resilience unbroken; they remind us that behind every number lies human aspirations seeking refuge or opportunity. ELLIS ISLAND c1923 introduces Italian men from steerage aboard liner Conte – hopeful faces etched with uncertainty as they await their fate under immigration quotas designed to regulate population influxes into America's melting pot society. Ships carrying European immigrants waiting at ports further emphasize the significance of quotas in shaping migration patterns.