Company Towns of the Pacific Northwest

"Company town." The words evoke images of rough-and-tumble loggers and gritty miners, of dreary shacks in isolated villages, of wages paid in scrip good only at price-gouging company stores of paternalistic employers. But these stereotypes are outdated, especially for those company towns that flourished well into the twentieth century. This new edition updates the status of the surviving towns and how they have changed in the fifteen years since the original edition, and what new life has been created on the sites of the ones that were razed. In the preface, Linda Carlson reflects on how wonderful it has been to meet people who lived in these towns, or had parents who did, and to hear about their memorable experiences.

Business & Money

Carlson, Linda

Biography & History

University of Washington Press

2004 Washington State Book Award Finalist
"Company town." The words evoke images of rough-and-tumble loggers and gritty miners, of dreary shacks in isolated villages, of wages paid in scrip good only at price-gouging company stores, of paternalistic employers. But these stereotypes are outdated, especially for those company towns that flourished well into the twentieth century. In Company Towns of the Pacific Northwest, Linda Carlson provides a more balanced and realistic look at these "intentional communities."
Drawing from residents' reminiscences, contemporary newspaper accounts, company newsletters and histories, census and school records, and site plans, Carlson looks at towns in Oregon, Washington, and Idaho. She examines how companies went about controlling housing, religion, taxes, liquor, prostitution, and union organizers. This vibrant history gives the details of daily life in communities that were often remote and subject to severe weather. It looks at the tragedies and celebrations: sawmill accidents, mine cave-ins, and avalanches as well as Independence Day picnics, school graduations, and Christmas parties. Finally, it tells what happened when people left--when they lost their jobs, when the family breadwinner died or was disabled, when the mill closed.
An ample selection of illustrations, most never previously published, broadens the appeal of this lively and well-researched book.
Seattle consultant Linda Carlson has written or contributed to several books on business, including Services Marketing, The Publicity and Promotion Handbook: A Complete Guide for Small Business, and nine job-search guides. A graduate of the Harvard Business School, she has a special interest in company towns and social histories.
"This remarkable survey of life in the company towns of the Pacific Northwest and their significance to the economy of the region makes an important contribution to the social history of the West. Here Carlson identifies over a hundred full-blown company-owned towns, where, in most cases, the company provided all the housing, stores, schools, recreational facilities, law enforcement, and even ministers. Her well-written story reveals paternalism at both its best and its worst." - James B. Allen, author of The Company Town in the American West

Economics

In Quilting to Soothe the Soul, you'll learn how quilters through the ages have turned to quilting and sewing to memorialize the significant moments of our lives: the births, marriages, anniversaries, and deaths of our friends and loved ones. Author Linda Carlson shows you how quilting helps relieve the stress of our everyday lives, while it also serves as a means to record the historic events that shape our world. Besides a breathtaking gallery of gorgeous quilts, including pieces designed as a result of September 11, 2001, and the momentous stories behind them, you can choose from over 15 different quilting projects, so you can sew your own memories.When there is stress in your life, turn to your needle and let the labor of your hands work through the grief in your heart. When there is joy in your life, let your celebration sing in the fabric, threads, and colors of a commemorative quilt sewn with strands of love. Whether you stitch a quilt to be commemorative, mourning, or memorial, the simple act of sewing and quilting will bring you peace.

Quilting to Soothe the Soul: Create Memories for Today, Tomorrow, & Forever

Crafts, Hobbies & Home

Crafts & Hobbies

Krause Pubns Inc

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Food & Fitness

Nix, Jan

Cookbooks, Food & Wine

HP Trade

Updated with Internet resources, this regional bestseller describes thousands of Northwest employers in business, government, education and nonprofits; provides local contacts for nearly 500 professional and alumni associations; and lists 450 joblines. Based on Linda Carlson's interviews with employers, recruiters and job seekers, it also includes interview tips and information on relocation.

How to find a good job in Seattle

Job Hunting & Careers

Barrett Street Productions

How to Find a Good Job in Seattle

Education: The Emperor's New Clothes, is an easy read, peppered with haircurling comments, wit and irony. In this tapestry of fresh ideas and opinions, simple remedies relevant to education today are entertainingly interwoven with original cartoons and insightful quotes.

Education: The Emperors New Clothes

Education & Teaching

Felix, Marilyn

Schools & Teaching

Strategic Book Publishing & Rights Agency, LLC

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