Ella May Wiggins is a young mother who was promised the world but really only wants enough money to put food on the table. She worked at American Mill No. 2 until a few weeks ago when she was recruited to help organize strikes and recruit for the National Textile Workers Union by using her … Continue reading The Last Ballad
Esther and her sister are finishing their work sewing sleeves on to shirtwaists at the Triangle Shirtwaist Factory in New York City. It’s the end of the week – payday – and the workers on the ninth floor are having a small celebration for Sam and his fiancée. Just as they are gathering, there’s a … Continue reading Triangle
It's Sunday Planning Day in our house - time to see what's going on this week here at Read With Lindsey! To grab your copy of these books, click the images below: Triangle by Katharine Weber Posting on Monday, September 4th Prompt: Labor Day I have always been intrigued by the Triangle Shirtwaist Factory fire … Continue reading Agenda: Week of September 3rd
