Work and Industry Before 1890 In Indiana: Exploring the Evolution of Labor
Join us on a captivating journey through time as we explore the evolution of labor in pre-1890 Indiana. This tour delves into the rich tapestry of work life du…
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Labor Before Improvementslocation_fillThis stop displays the Ball Brothers Glass Manufacturing Company from Muncie, Indiana. The Ball brothers start…
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First Labor Organizationslocation_fillAs early as 1850, there were efforts to bring together and organize groups that fought for the betterment of w… -
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Region-Wide Campaigns for Labor Improvementslocation_fillIn the mid-1860s, labor reformers fought to improve wages for workers and implement an eight-hour workday thro… -
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The Creation of Labor Assemblieslocation_fillThe Indianapolis News article, titled “The Trade Union Meeting” on April 17, 1873, signifies a growing collabo… -
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Migrant Labor in Indianalocation_fillBy 1880, Indianapolis was the third-largest meat-packing city in the country. One of the businesses in the cit… -
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Marginalized Groups and Public Servicelocation_fillDuring the late 19th century, the United States was grappling with the complexities of rebuilding the south af… -
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Cannelton Cotton Milllocation_fillThe Cannelton Cotton Mill, built between 1849 and 1851 on the banks of the Ohio River, was designed to rival t… -
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Polk's Canning Companylocation_fillWhat started as a home business in Greenwood, IN, became one of the largest canning factories in the Midwest. … -
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Indiana’s Involvement in the Federal and International Labor Movementlocation_fillPrior to 1890, Indiana played a significant role in the federal and international labor movement, influenced b… -
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Indianapolis, The Labor Capitallocation_fillBefore 1890, Indiana's labor landscape laid the foundation for Indianapolis to become known as the Labor Capit…
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