Although the sources are not linked, this wonderful collection of quotes and excerpts from articles of the late 19th early 20th century shows how are concerns for the pace of modern life are not much different than our predecessors of 100 years ago.
This is an easy US II discussion forum assignment at the start of the year.
"A Complete and Graphic Account of the Crédit Mobilier Investigation" from "Behind the Scenes in Washington" (1873)
Women Working, 1800-1930 explores women's roles in the US economy between 1800 and the Great Depression and includes documentation of working conditions, conditions in the home, costs of living, recreation, health and hygiene, conduct of life, policies and regulations governing the workplace, and social issues Check the menu on the left for digitized diaries and links to corporate and organizational records.
