Working Americans 1880-2006 edited by Scott Derks, Grey House Publishing, 2012.
Find it in Ohrstrom at: REF 305.5 D44W
A snapshot of work & family economic life in America ranging in time from 1880-2006.
Over 40 family profiles are included. Some examples:
- 1937 Family Profile: Welder from Tennessee
- 1945 Family Profile: Army Sergeant from North Caroline
- 1976 Family Profile: Korean Fruit Stand Owners from New York
- 1986 Family Profile: Meat-packer from Minnesota
- 2005 Family Profile: Telemarketer from Washington State
Helpful for: Economics, U.S. History, Humanities, Family Studies, Humanities 4, Labor Studies
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