Archive for September, 2008

04th Sep 2008

Added on September 4, 2008

Added to the Environment Page :

Added to the NOBLE for Kids page:

  • America’s Story — Meet famous Americans, Jump back in time, explore the states and more at this fun site from the Library of Congress
  • MathCats — This site really does make math fun, with quizzes, logic puzzles and more. Mouse over the magic blackboard to see the answers appear!
  • Destination Modern Art — Explore some famous artworks at this interactive site from the Museum of Modern Art
  • Time for Kids — Keep up with current events at this site from Time magazine. There are some games and homework links here, too!

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02nd Sep 2008

Fruits of Labor

Fruits of Labor : Celebrating Work and Industry in Massachusetts — Massachusetts was at the forefront of the industrial revolution. It was here that the textile and shoe making industries flourished during the nineteenth and early twentieth centuries. Thousands of workers, including women and newly arrived immigrants flocked to the industrial centers, lured by the promise of jobs; jobs that were often difficult and dreary, but provided needed income and, for some, a measure of independence. From Wakefield to Westfield, from Lawrence to Leominster, from Hopedale to Holyoke and beyond, Massachusetts workers powered an array of industries, feeding their families and growing the local economy.

This exhibit honors the labor of the Massachusetts worker through a selection of images in the Digital Commonwealth.

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