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New Reference Book: Working Americans 1880-2006
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