27:23
Women in the silk
Outlines the history of silk mills in Paterson, New Jersey. The first mill opened in 1840, and working conditions were very poor. Workers were killed or injured due to lack of safety standards, most of whom were young immigrant women. Conflicts bet...
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Smokestacks and steeples - a portrait of Paterson
This program traces the history and development of manufacturing in Paterson, New Jersey. Discusses the impact of Paterson's Great Falls on the development of the city and its various industries. Cotton production, paper manufacturing, silk producti...