Argersinger, william barney, robert weir, carl abbott the american journey. This new edition reflects and reinforces the continuing popular interest in the triangle. 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. This book by the historian jo ann argersinger begins with however bad you have it, you probably at least have clear access to a set of stairs or a ladder in the event of a fire. A brief history with documents susan hurley executive director, jobs with justice. Chicago remembers the triangle shirtwaist factory fire. Contributor biographical information for the triangle fire. This is not an example of the work produced by our essay writing service. Strikes and lockouts new york state new york history 20th century sources.
The fire caused the deaths of 146 garment workers 123 women and girls and 23 men who died from the fire, smoke inhalation, or falling or jumping to their deaths. A brief history with documents by argersinger at over 30 bookstores. Triangle fire by jo ann argersinger overdrive rakuten. Argersinger received her bachelors degree from university of maryland baltimore county 1974 and her masters 1976 and doctoral degrees 1980 from george washington university, all of which were in history. 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. Select any poster below to play the movie, totally free. Triangle fire 2nd edition jo ann argersinger macmillan. Triangle fire stirs outrage and reform, nfpa journal, mayjune 1993, pp. A dropped match on the 8th floor of the triangle shirtwaist factory. A brief history with documents 2011 and displayed heavy influence from both drehle and stein. Jo ann argersinger s volume examines the context, trajectory, and impact of this progressive era event. Argersinger s most popular book is the triangle fire. Watch triangle fire american experience official site pbs.
Gender, ethnicity, and class in the baltimore clothing industry 1999 and toward a new deal in baltimore. Argersinger began her teaching career at dickinson college from. Triangle shirtwaist factory women strike, win better wages. Save up to 80% by choosing the etextbook option for isbn. Week 4 september 23, 2015 worth 100 points for the first writing assignment, you will be reading jo ann e. Teaching and learning classroom edition, combined volume 5th edition myhistorylab series david goldfield, virginia dejohn anderson, jo ann e argersinger, peter h.
Table of contents for the triangle fire library of congress. The fire that changed america is an account of the 1911 fire in the triangle shirtwaist factory in which 146 young female workers died. The introduction provides critical context by exploring the demands industrialization placed upon urban working women, their fight to unionize, and the fire s significance in the greater scope of labor reform. Triangle fire, 2nd edition macmillan learning for instructors. You can view samples of our professional work here. Hild 2c united states history since the progressive era. Any opinions, findings, conclusions or recommendations expressed in this material are those of the authors and do not. Revel was designed to give students everything they need, all in one integrated digital learning environment. Creator argersinger, jo ann e subjects triangle shirtwaist company. What were these questions, and how did workers, reformers, and local leaders respond to them. An introduction explores the demands industrialization placed upon urban working women, their fight to unionize, and the triangle fire s significance in the greater scope of labor reform. A 1911 tragedy that changed workplaces forever the first of two events from 35pm is a free program open to the public, cosponsored by roosevelt and uic history departments and the new deal center at roosevelt university. Until september 11, 2001, the triangle fire stood as the most deadly workplace disaster in the history of new york city. The introduction provides critical context by exploring the demands industrialization placed.
A brief history with documents 2nd edition by jo ann argersinger and publisher bedfordst. The book is both an overview and a primary source of not only the fire and its repercussions for the. Discusses the workplace conditions facing garment workers in 1911 and the reforms. The triangle fire, the protocols of peace, and industrial democracy in progressive era new york greenwald, richard article in workingusa 92.
Public conscience thought they had failed these young women. A brief history with documentssecond edition 2016 jo ann argersinger. George washington university is a professor of history at southern illinois university, where she teaches courses on world war ii, the cold war, and labor in the united states, specifically women and work. Advocate for women and workers poster image article. The triangle shirtwaist fire at 100 years and the fight for worker safety and justice panel discussion maribeth anderson moderator regional vp of asse louise carr osha compliance officer jo ann e. Triangle shirtwaist factory women strike, win better wages and hours, new york, 1909. Nicclymer, the triangle strike and fzre fort worth, tx.
Clothing trade new york state new york history 20th century sources 19001999 summary this new edition reflects and reinforces the continuing popular interest in the triangle fire of 1911. The triangle fire raised critical questions about the regulatory goal of both state and federal government in society, especially pointing to the issues of worker safety and the rights of management. Triangle fire of 1911 as a site of political mourning, which ultimately provoked a. Argersinger challenges students to analyze the important political and economic roles held by these. I think sam gompers said it best that rarely do you get an opportunity for such. Bibliography cornell university ilr school the triangle factory. 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. Historically, the 1911 tragedy defined the triangle.
Argersinger s examination of the triangle fire provides us. Gender, ethnicity, and class in the baltimore clothing industry 1999 and toward a new deal in. We offer this option in order to facilitate successful learning outcomes for students with varied learning styles. 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. Triangle fire and the rights of immigrant workers in the us. Watch triangle fire american experience official site. In 1911, a fire at the triangle waist company in new york city claimed the lives of 146. Harcourt brace college publishers, 998, provides a useful compilation of primary documents and images, as does thc triangle fire web site composed of materials from the unite archives at the k. Fires influencing the life safety code, nfpa 101 handbook, 2009, pp. Kheel center for labormanagement documentation and.
This book can be considered another major work on the topic, as it is unique in its presentation while using aspects of both previous major works. On imdb tv, you can catch hollywood hits and popular tv series at no cost. Argersinger southern illinois university carbondale. Ethnicity, and class in the baltimore clothing industry1999, and the triangle fire. Argersinger phd, george washington university is a professor of history at southern illinois university, where she teaches courses on world war ii, the cold war, and labor in the united states, including a history of women and work. Bibliographic record and links to related information available from the library of congress catalog information from electronic data provided by the. Argersinger has 57 books on goodreads with 743 ratings. It was the deadliest workplace accident in new york citys history. The triangle shirtwaist fire at 100 years and the fight. Triangle fire writing assignment the triangle fire a. A brief history with documents by jo ann argersinger 2016, paperback at the best online prices at. In lecture, we will learn more about the tragedy and its consequences. Argersinger phd, george washington university is a professor of history at southern illinois university, where she teaches courses. Myhistorylab student access code card for the american journey.