American Labor History Theme Study
Arnesen E, Derickson A, Green J, Licht W. 2003. American Labor History Theme Study. National Historic Landmark Theme Studies. National Park Service. Washington, D.C.
In 1991, the U.S. Congress passed Public Law 102-101 authorizing a National Historic Landmark Theme Study on American Labor History. This study identifies key sites that commemorate the history of American laborers and their activities, the impact of industrial and technological change, and the contributions of workers to the country’s development. The study covers the period from the colonial era through the 1980s, with greater focus on the period between roughly 1840 and 1970. The essays show how labor history can identify potential National Historic Landmarks against the complex backdrop of civil rights, race, gender, and democracy. An overview is provided with the intent that additional research will yield new chapters illustrated by authentic places in labor’s continuing story.
- Type
- Published Report
- Authors
- Arnesen, Eric; Derickson, Alan; Green, James; Licht, Walter
- Date of Issue
- 2003
- Publisher
- National Park Service
- Units
- HIST
- Keywords
- American Labor History, ehistory, National Historic Landmark, National Register of Historic Places, theme study