Fuller and Ayre paint a rich picture of Oregon's ever-changing workforce. Drawing from their meticulous research, the authors provide personal histories, historical data, and over 100 photographs. Oregon at Work begins with a wide-angle view of three 50-year periods in Oregon history, and then narrows the focus on specific industries and individual stories. Discussions include the roles of Native American tribes and minority workers in the shaping of Oregon's economy, as well as labor in our present time.
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Background Information
The present state of Oregon saw significant American immigration into the Willamette Valley and was the first Northwest territory to achieve statehood in 1859.