The triangle fire was the most detailed book about the actual fire itself. 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. 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. The fire that changed america that recounted that fateful day at the triangle shirtwaist factory on march 26, 1911. In 1911, a fire at the triangle waist company in new york city claimed the. It was a little worrisome the first time we did this without seeing the books but it.
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By this time i was sufficiently americanized to be fascinated by. The triangle fire 2nd edition 97819048853, 97819328368. In 1911, a fire at the triangle waist company in new york city claimed the lives. A diverse collection of sources helps you think critically about this significant event in american history while evaluting the demands industrialization placed upon urban working women, their fight to unionize, and the fire s. A brief history with documents, edition 2 ebook written by jo ann argersinger. Stanford libraries official online search tool for books, media, journals, databases. Jo ann argersingers volume examines the context, trajectory, and. Rent the triangle fire 2nd edition 97819048853 today, or search our site for other textbooks by jo ann argersinger. Search for more suggested terms to look for include diary, diaries, letters, papers, documents, documentary or correspondence. Triangle fire 2nd edition jo ann argersinger macmillan. 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. 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. A brief history with documents 2011 and displayed heavy influence from both drehle and stein.
Triangle fire by jo ann argersinger overdrive rakuten. 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. Jo ann argersingers volume examines the context, trajectory, and impact of this progressive era event. Kheel center for labormanagement documentation and archives. A brief history with documents, published 2009 under isbn 9780312464523 and isbn 0312464525. The tragedy brought national attention to the unsafe. The book is both an overview and a primary source of not only the fire and its repercussions for the. Jo ann argersinger s volume examines the context, trajectory, and impact of this progressive era event. An introduction explores the demands industrialization placed upon. However none where to be found in the triangle shirtwaist factory, an order had gone out to install automatic sprinklers in factories, but the manufacturers had organized to fight it because i meant so great an expenditure. Saturday, 25, 1911, entered the history books of united sates of america and the entire globe. Triangle fire, 2nd edition macmillan learning for instructors.
Argersinger tells the true story behind the spark of change of the exploitation of factory workers within america. History the triangle fire essay 2608 words bartleby. None of the books were greatin my opinion, not enough to merit 4 stars. Rent the triangle fire a brief history with documents 2nd edition 97819048853 and save up to 80% on textbook rentals and 90% on used textbooks. 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. The introduction provides critical context by exploring the demands industrialization placed upon urban working women, their fight to unionize, and the fire. Argersinger s book about the 1911 triangle shirtwaist fire. A selection of books e books available in trible library. A brief history with documents, which is also a great book to teach.
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A brief history with documents bedford cultural editions third edition. 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. A brief history with documents bedford cultural editions kindle edition by argersinger. Triangle shirtwaist factory women strike, win better wages and hours, new york, 1909. Triangle shirtwaist factory fire march 25, 1911 march 25, 2011 the triangle shirtwaist factory fire killed 146 garment workers, most of them young immigrant women, on march 25, 1911, in new york city. The triangle fire by leon stein goodreads share book. This new edition reflects and reinforces the continuing popular interest in the triangle fire of 1911. A brief history with documents by argersinger, jo ann e. The fire triangle questions diana penuela history 18 mr. 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. The triangle fire a brief history with documents essay examples. Who provided the labor supply for the production of shirtwaists.
The triangle fire by jo ann argersinger, 97819048853, available at book depository with free delivery worldwide. A brief history with documents 2nd edition by jo ann argersinger and publisher bedfordst. 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. The growth of the shirtwaist industry jumped significantly in the first decade of the twentieth century.
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. 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. I was deeply engrossed in my book when i became aware of fire engines racing past the building. In 1911, a fire at the triangle waist company in new york city claimed the lives of 146 workers. 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. A brief history with documents bedford series in history and culture argersinger, jo ann on.
This barcode number lets you verify that youre getting exactly the right version or edition of a book. 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. One of the worst tragedies in american history it is known as the triangle shirtwaist fire. 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. 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. 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. Triangle fire by jo ann argersinger second edition, 2016 from macmillan student store. I liked this version of the triangle fire story the best. The introduction provides critical context by exploring the demands industrialization placed. A brief history with documents, 2 edition bedford cultural editions by jo ann argersinger.
On march 25, 1911, 146 workers at the triangle shirtwaist factory in. The triangle fire a brief history with documents 1st edition. Triangle fire writing assignment the triangle fire a brief. A brief history with documents by jo ann argersinger in chm, djvu, rtf download e book. Side note my book came water damaged so i had to return it three times before they let me keep the book and half refunded me, which is highly upsetting but the book is good. An introduction explores the demands industrialization placed upon urban working women, their fight to unionize, and the triangle fires significance in the greater scope of labor reform. Bibliography includes bibliographical references p.
Many of the quotes for this piece came from jo ann argersinger, the triangle fire. Jo ann e argersinger this new edition reflects and reinforces the continuing popular interest in the triangle fire of 1911. Argersinger has 57 books on goodreads with 732 ratings. The triangle shirtwaist factory fire of 1911 cost over 146 lives bodies recovered all but 23 were young women workers the youngest of which was 11 most were in their teens or early twenties.