The garment industry and its workers triangle and the uprising of twenty thousand the triangle tragedy. The triangle fire was an inspiration and motivation for the workers to demand the industry to change, and orange chan april 2, 20 history 175 tuesdays 6pm change it certainly did. 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. Elizabeth dutcher, budgets of the triangle fire victims, september 1912 18. Argersingers book about the 1911 triangle shirtwaist fire. Jo ann argersingers volume examines the context, trajectory, and impact of this progressive era event. Bibliography 815xifall2019triangle shirtwaist fire. Stanford libraries official online search tool for books, media.
The triangle fire a brief history with documents second edition 2016 jo ann argersinger this new edition reflects and reinforces the continuing popular interest in the triangle fire of 1911. Argersinger is a historical account of the deadly fire at the triangle waist. Historically, the 1911 tragedy defined the triangle workers as the victims of disaster. As a result of this fire, 146 persons were dead, mainly female workers of the factory. Goldfield, abbott, anderson, argersinger, argersinger. The triangle shirtwaist factory fire in the greenwich village neighborhood of manhattan, new. 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. Triangle shirtwaist factory women strike, win better wages. This new edition reflects and reinforces the continuing popular interest in the triangle fire of 1911. Feb 04, 2009 jo ann argersinger s volume examines the context, trajectory, and impact of this progressive era event. In 1911, a fire at the triangle waist company in new york. Request a sample or learn about ordering options for the triangle fire, 2nd edition by jo ann argersinger from the macmillan learning instructor catalog. A chronology of key events in the history of the triangle fire 19012001. The fire caused the deaths of 146 garment workers 123 women and girls and 23 men who died from the fire, smoke inhalation, or fallingjumping to their deaths.
The triangle fire goodreads meet your next favorite book. The outlook, indictments in the asch fire case, april 1911. Triangle, a stage musical with music by curtis moore, lyrics by thomas mizer, and book by thomas mizer, curtis moore and joshua scher, deals with the shirtwaist factory fire on the 100th anniversary of the tragedy through the eyes of a scientist whose laboratory is located in the asch building. On march 25, 1911, a fire broke out in the triangle shirtwaist factory in new yorks greenwich village. Apr 01, 2016 this new edition reflects and reinforces the continuing popular interest in the triangle fire of 1911. 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.
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The new york times, triangle witnesses got increased pay, december 22, 1911. Argersinger is professor of history at southern illinois university, where she won the george s. The book is both an overview and a primary source of not only the fire and its repercussions for the. Historically, the 1911 tragedy defined the triangle. I was deeply engrossed in my book when i became aware of fire engines racing past the building. Find the triangle fire by argersinger, jo ann at biblio. Argersinger is a historical account of the deadly fire at the triangle waist company in 1911 and the ensuing political changes. Uncommonly good collectible and rare books from uncommonly good booksellers. Argersinger effectively employs both primary and secondary sources in her introductory history of the triangle fire. Primary sourcesrecords created at the time of the event in question, often.
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Argersinger tells the true story behind the spark of change of the exploitation of factory workers within. A brief history with documents bedford series in history and culture argersinger, jo ann on. The triangle fire 2nd edition 97819048853, 97819328368. Week 4 september 23, 2015 worth 100 points for the first writing assignment, you will be reading jo ann e. Martha bensley bruere, the triangle fire, may 1911 19. 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. The first 36 pages sum up the 1909 shirtwaist strike, the fire. Every textbook comes with a 21day any reason guarantee. Argersinger s book about the 1911 triangle shirtwaist fire. The triangle shirtwaist factory fire occured march 25, 1911 in new.
Oct 15, 2019 the triangle shirtwaist factory fire took place in manhattan, new york city on march 25, 1911. The introduction provides critical context by exploring the demands industrialization placed. Chicago daily tribune, what the grave covers, september 19. An introduction explores the demands industrialization placed upon urban working women, their. Argersinger both practices and teaches the historians craft.
A brief history with documents 2011 and displayed heavy influence from both drehle and stein. The triangle fire raised critical questions about the regulatory role. The fire, which took place at the triangle shirtwaist company in 1911 in new york city, was one of the greatest tragedies in the history of the city. The triangle fire a brief history with documents 2nd edition by jo ann argersinger and publisher bedfordst. The film features interviews with historians jo ann e. Her current book project is tentatively entitled the martyr and the traitor. An introduction explores the demands industrialization. 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 2018, american experience by pbs produced a documentary about the triangle shirtwaist factory fire, triangle fire, that is available for free on its website. Sadly, the poverty stricken population who lived in slums and worked in intolerable conditions suffered tremendously. Save up to 80% by choosing the etextbook option for isbn. With the advent of the industrial revolution, and the key historical events that followed, there were many cultural.
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 fires significance in the greater scope of labor reform. Argersinger s most popular book is the triangle fire. 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 perilous lives of moses dunbar and nathan hale in the american revolution. Triangle fire writing assignment the triangle fire a brief history. Jo ann argersinger get textbooks new textbooks used.
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. The triangle fire a brief history with documents bedford. Bibliography 815xifall2019triangle shirtwaist fire guide. A brief history with documents by jo ann argersinger 2016, trade paperback at the best online prices at ebay.
What is the triangle shirtwaist factory rebellion 169. Brenda lange, the triangle shirtwaist factory fire great historic disasters, chelsea house publications, 2008. Argersinger challenges students to analyze the important political and economic roles held by these factory girls. This tragedy led to massive outrage and brought about many changes. Explore the important political and economic roles held by these factory girls, during the triangle fire of 1911 as triangle fire presents sources that help you think critically about the demands industrialization placed upon urban working women, their fight to unionize, and the fires significance in the greater scope of labor reform. 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. Argersinger has 57 books on goodreads with 793 ratings. A novel written for children about the triangle fire. The second part of the book, which is less than 100 pages, contains primary sources in the same chronological order argersinger describes in part one. The triangle fire a brief history with documents, 2 edition 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. The triangle fire, 2nd edition macmillan learning for instructors.
Sep 11, 2001 primary sources related to major historical events primary sources about the fire at the triangle shirtwaist factory fire, march 25, 1911. A brief history with documents, published 2009 under isbn 9780312464523 and isbn 0312464525. Jo ann argersinger download the triangle fire a brief history with documents bedford cultural editions pdf online. Stanford libraries official online search tool for books, media, journals, databases. A selection of books e books available in trible library. Triangle shirtwaist factory fire dominican scholar. A section on mourning the dead includes more excerpts from leon steins out of the sweatshop and his other book, the triangle fire, highlighting public. The outlook, indictments in the asch fire case, april 22, 1911 21. A brief history with documents by argersinger at over 30 bookstores.
Apr 01, 2016 the triangle fire by jo ann argersinger, 97819048853, available at book depository with free delivery worldwide. Historians examine and use sources to create historical narratives that. 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. Cornell university ilr school the triangle factory fire. The new york times, settle triangle fire suits, march 1914. This guide is to help provide a var bibliography of resources on the triangle shirtwaist fire. What is the triangle shirtwaist factory rebellion 169 words. Three young women march against unfair labor practices in the shirtwaist strike of 190910, only to find themselves engulfed in the raging flames consuming the triangle shirtwaist factory. This comment made the other workers even more determined to demand for a safer workplace.
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