Company towns of the Pacific Northwest
(Book)
Author
Published
Seattle : University of Washington Press, c2003.
Format
Book
Status
Port Angeles - Archives
ARCH 307.767 CARLSON
1 available
ARCH 307.767 CARLSON
1 available
Clallam Bay - Nonfiction (Adult)
307.767 CARLSON
1 available
307.767 CARLSON
1 available
Forks - Nonfiction (Adult)
307.767 CARLSON
1 available
307.767 CARLSON
1 available
Copies
| Location | Call Number | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Port Angeles - Archives | ARCH 307.767 CARLSON | Non-circulating |
| Clallam Bay - Nonfiction (Adult) | 307.767 CARLSON | Available |
| Forks - Nonfiction (Adult) | 307.767 CARLSON | Available |
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Published
Seattle : University of Washington Press, c2003.
Physical Desc
viii, 286 pages : ill., map ; 23 cm.
Language
English
Notes
Bibliography
Includes bibliographical references (p. 243-274) and index.
Description
Drawing on interviews and extensive research of archives in local libraries and historical societies, Carlson (an author) has compiled an account of life in the company towns towns owned by logging and mining companies of Washington, Oregon, Idaho, and British Columbia. The rules and organizations of the towns, their housing, schools, dining halls, churches, sports, the makeup of the population, daily life in remote locations, and the impact of the Depression and world wars are some of the themes. Many b&w photos are included. Annotation (c) Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)