Triangle fire by jo ann argersinger overdrive rakuten. A brief history with documents bedford cultural editions third edition. A brief history with documents by argersinger, jo ann e. All content included on our site, such as text, images, digital downloads and other, is the property of its content suppliers and protected by us and international laws. The triangle shirtwaist factory is best known for the unique fashion blouse they produced and the horrific fire that killed 146 workers, women who might have lived if the owners had been forced to ensure safety standards in the factory. In 1911, a fire at the triangle waist company in new york. By this time i was sufficiently americanized to be fascinated by. In 1911, a fire at the triangle waist company in new york city claimed the lives of 146 workers, mainly young immigrant women, who either leaped to their deaths or were trapped in the blaze by. The triangle fire 2nd edition 97819048853, 97819328368.
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Argersinger tells the true story behind the spark of change of the exploitation of factory workers within america. This barcode number lets you verify that youre getting exactly the right version or edition of a book. Unfortunately tragedy is a catalyst for change but improvements of labor unions and society helped change this tragedy into the modern workplace today. Search for more suggested terms to look for include diary, diaries, letters, papers, documents, documentary or correspondence.
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The triangle fire a brief history with documents 2nd edition. I was deeply engrossed in my book when i became aware of fire engines racing past the building. On march 25, 1911 a fire broke out at the triangle shirtwaist company in new york city which resulted in the deaths of 146 mostly young, immigrant, female textile workers. In 1911, a fire at the triangle waist company in new york city claimed the lives of 146 workers. Stanford libraries official online search tool for books, media, journals, databases. One of the worst tragedies in american history it is known as the triangle shirtwaist fire. Some brief overview of this book in 1911, a fire at the triangle waist company in new york city claimed the lives of 146 workers, mainly young immigrant women, who either leaped to their deaths or were trapped in the blaze by locked doors and inadequate fire escapes. Exploring the details related to the triangle fire of 1911, this text looks at the important political and economic roles held by thefactory girls during this time. Save up to 80% by choosing the etextbook option for isbn. The tragedy brought national attention to the unsafe. A brief history with documents 2nd edition by argersinger at over 30 bookstores. The triangle fire a brief history with documents 2nd edition by jo ann argersinger and publisher bedfordst. Triangle shirtwaist factory women strike, win better wages and hours, new york, 1909.
With the advent of the industrial revolution, and the key historical events that followed, there were many cultural and political changes in the united states. In 1911, a fire at the triangle waist company in new york city claimed the lives of 146 workers, mainly young immigrant women, who either leaped to their deaths or were trapped in the blaze by locked doors and inadequate fire escapes. Bibliography includes bibliographical references p. The growth of the shirtwaist industry jumped significantly in the first decade of the twentieth century. The triangle fire by leon stein goodreads share book. A brief history with documents bedford cultural editions kindle edition by argersinger.
A brief history with documents bedford series in history and culture argersinger, jo ann on. Download for offline reading, highlight, bookmark or take notes while you read the triangle fire. On march 25, 1911, 146 workers at the triangle shirtwaist factory in. The triangle fire a brief history with documents essay examples. These kinds of protections are easy to take for granted today, but they required a sacrifice of the almost 150 lives that were lost after a fire broke out on the eighth floor of the asch building in new york city in 1911. Nowadays, fire extinguishers would be found in any kind of factory, especially in a garment factory. A brief history with documents 2nd edition by jo ann argersinger and publisher bedfordst. Triangle fire 2nd edition jo ann argersinger macmillan. May 04, 2011 professor and author jo ann argersinger discusses the triangle factory fire of 1911 that sparked major labor safety reforms and legislation in the united states.
Ive rated it the same as triangle and flesh and blood so cheap, although maybe i should have given it 3 12 stars if that was available. In this edition, page numbers are just like the physical. Jo ann argersingers volume examines the context, trajectory, and. Argersinger has 57 books on goodreads with 732 ratings. The triangle fire a brief history with documents 1st edition. The introduction provides critical context by exploring the demands industrialization placed upon urban working women, their fight to unionize, and the fires significance in the greater scope of labor reform. In 1911, a fire at the triangle waist company in new york city claimed the lives of 146 workers, mainly young immigrant women, who either leaped to their deaths or. Jo ann e argersinger this new edition reflects and reinforces the continuing popular interest in the triangle fire of 1911.
In 1911, a fire at the triangle waist company in new york city claimed the lives. None of the books were greatin my opinion, not enough to merit 4 stars. Who provided the labor supply for the production of shirtwaists. A brief history with documents by jo ann argersinger in chm, djvu, rtf download e book. The triangle shirtwaist factory fire in the greenwich village neighborhood of manhattan, new york city, on march 25, 1911, was the deadliest industrial disaster in the history of the city, and one of the deadliest in u. Jo ann argersingers volume examines the context, trajectory, and impact of this progressive era event. The great chicago fire of the 1870s, which destroyed most of the city, led to the building of what later became the modern metropolis of chicago. The triangle fire of 1911 near closing time on saturday afternoon, march 25, 1911, in new york city a fire broke out on the top floors of the asch building in the triangle shirtwaist company.
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