| Title |
The Way Utah Worked an essay by Matthew Basso and John Perry Christiansen, 2017 |
| Creator |
Basso, Matthew; Christiansen, John Perry; Utah Humanities |
| Contributor |
The Way We Worked has been made possible in Utah by Utah Humanities. The exhibition, created by the National Archives, is part of Museum on Main Street, a collaboration between the Smithsonian Institution; and State Humanities Councils nationwide. Support for Museum on Main Street has been provided by the United States Congress. The Utah tour of The Way We Worked is presented by Utah Humanities in partnership with the Utah Museum of Fine Arts and local exhibition hosts: Union Station Museums, Hyrum City Museum, Museum of the San Rafael, Territorial Statehouse State Park Museum, Silver Reef Museum, and Park City Museum.; The tour would not be possible without crucial support from the State of Utah, the Utah Division of State History, the George S. and Dolores Doré Eccles Foundation, the Lawrence T. and Janet T. Dee Foundation, the Union Pacific Foundation, KCPW Radio, and Utah Public Radio. |
| Publisher |
Utah Historical Society |
| Date |
2017 |
| Spatial Coverage |
Utah, United States https://www.geonames.org/5549030/utah.html |
| Subject |
Labor--Utah--History; Work--Social aspects--Utah--History; Work ethic--Utah--History; Community--Utah--History; Utah--Economic conditions--History; Family--Economic aspects--Utah--History; Women--Employment--Utah--History; Labor unions--Utah--History; Industrialization--Utah--History; Discrimination in employment--Utah--History; Minorities--Employment--Utah--History; Immigrants--Employment--Utah--History; Government employment--Utah--History; Public works--Utah--History; World War, 1939-1945--Manpower--Utah; Tourism--Utah--History; Outdoor recreation--Economic aspects--Utah; Service industries--Utah--History; Information technology--Employment--Utah; Casual labor--Utah--History; Basso, Matthew; Utah Humanities |
| Keywords |
Work; Labor; Utah; Community; History; Work ethic; Environment (influence on work); Family labor; Communalism; Native Americans (work); Mormon settlers (work); Irrigation; Utopian communities; Cash economy; Unpaid labor (women's work); Midwives; Industrialization; Labor unions; Mining; Working conditions; Eight-hour workday; Discrimination (workplace); Railroads; Immigrants (Irish, Chinese, Japanese, Greek, Italian, Mexican, Hawaiian, Molokan); African Americans (railroad porters/waiters); Government work/public service; Great Depression (work relief programs); World War II (wartime production, women workers); Military industrial complex; Tourism; Outdoor recreation; Ski industry; Service economy; Manufacturing; Information technology (IT); Casualization of labor; Gender roles (work); Race (work); Social class (work) |
| Description |
This essay, "The Way Utah Worked," explores the history and impact of labor in Utah, from Native American communities and early Mormon settlers to the industrialization era, world wars, and the contemporary economy. It highlights three overarching themes: the strong work ethic across diverse groups, the profound influence of the environment on work, and the community-oriented nature of labor in the state. |
| Collection Number and Name |
Mss B 2161 Utah Humanities Museum on Main Street Exhibition Tour Essays |
| Holding Institution |
The Utah Historical Society collects and preserves historical documents and makes them available in the Utah; History Research Center and online. Utah Historical Society is interested in the journey stories of all peoples who have lived in; or passed through Utah, and accepts donations of manuscripts, books, journals, maps, or photos that will enhance the; State's collections. Learn more at www.history.utah.gov |
| Abstract |
WITH BUSY HANDS AND MINDS, AMERICAN WORKERS PERFORM A DIVERSE ARRAY OF JOBS TO POWER OUR SOCIETY.; Whether we work for professional satisfaction, personal growth, or to ensure the wellbeing of ourselves and our families, work is part of nearly every American's life.; Office workers, factory workers, homemakers, truckers, and millions more who keep the nation going through their work make great contributions to American culture; and industry. Work is part of everyday life for all Utahns, so tell us... HOW DO YOU MAKE A LIVING? |
| Type |
Text |
| Genre |
essays |
| Format |
application/pdf |
| Extent |
28 pages |
| Language |
eng |
| Rights |
 |
| Rights Holder |
© Utah Humanities |
| Copyright Date |
2017 |
| Source |
Authors: Matthew Basso and John Perry Christensen, with thanks for editing assistance to Jedediah Rogers, Jean Cheney, Cynthia Buckingham,; Mikee Ferran, and Megan van Frank;; Utah Humanities The Way We Worked project staff: Megan van Frank and Mikee Ferran;; Design: Carl Trujillo/Right Brain Design |
| ARK |
ark:/87278/s6vs84gc |
| Metadata Cataloger |
Michelle Gollehon |
| Setname |
dha_uhmomsete |
| ID |
2743526 |
| Reference URL |
https://collections.lib.utah.edu/ark:/87278/s6vs84gc |
