Educator Page: Oregon At Work

Oregon At Work by Tom Fuller and Art Ayre
Topics: Oregon State History, Geography of Oregon, Oregon Industry and Agriculture, Women’s Rights, Native American Culture, Labor, Economic History
Genre: Nonfiction, History

A celebration of the Oregon workforce, the stories in Oregon at Work offer students a historical glimpse into the lives of ordinary Oregonians who lived and worked between 1859 and 2009. Presented in chronological sections spanning fifty years at a time, Oregon At Work presents photographs and personal accounts that encompass topics such as westward expansion, the rise of labor unions, major western industries, and the role of women in the workforce. With a forward by Governor Ted Kulongoski and the inclusion of over 100 historical photographs, Oregon At Work is an invaluable resource for the study of Oregon’s history and people.